$3,800 / item
H 27 in W 21 in D 2.5 in
Set of Four Italian Stained Fruitwood Tapering Trapezoidal Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950s Elegant set of four tapering trapezoidal mirrors in mahogany stained fruitwood.
Fruitwood, Mirror
Gioiello Free Trapezoid Mirror by Nika Zupanc
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Precious and refined bracelets come to mind when admiring the stylish design of this mirror. Standing out for its luminous frame of brass beads brightened up by a glaring golden fini...
Brass
$4,500
H 29 in W 19.25 in D 1 in
Gio Ponti Style, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mirror, Patinated Brass, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Gio Ponti Attr, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mirror, Patinated Brass, 1950s Modernist trapezoidal mirror attributed to Gio Ponti and produced in Italy in the middle of the 20th ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Tessellated Octagonal Shadowbox Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Features an octagonal profile with a substantial border composed of tessellated triangular and trapezoidal mirrored panels, beautifully joined at their edges and proportioned to circ...
Mirror
$11,564
H 46.46 in W 38.59 in D 2.37 in
Osvaldo Borsani lacquered and gilded frame mirror, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A splendid trapezoidal mirror with a lacquered and gilded frame is an authentic Italian creation from the 1950s, designed by Osvaldo Borsani.
Brass
$1,059
H 31.89 in W 31.89 in D 1.38 in
Wall Mounted Makeup Mirror Irregular Decor Hollywood Regency, Italy 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
The trapezoidal mirror has a brass flower at each corner.
Brass
$39,995 / set
H 47 in W 59 in D 14 in
Pair Osvaldo Borsani Wall Mirrors with Floating Marble & Giltwood Consoles
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hanover, MA
An exceptional and extremely rare pair of trapezoidal mirrors and floating giltwood and marble consoles designed by Osvaldo Borsani 1946.
Marble
Carl Aubock Vienna Rare Brass Wall Mirror No. 38, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
The piece features a characteristically simple and minimalist design typical of Carl Auböck. The mirror consists of a triangular brass frame with three hooks, into which a trapezoida...
Brass
Italian Mid-century Trapezoidal Brass Mirror
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-century Trapezoidal Brass Mirror
Brass
$2,935 / item
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 2.37 in
Gioiello Black-Finished Trapezoid Wall Mirror by Nika Zupanc
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Reminiscent of a shaped, rigid necklace made of elegant beads, this wall mirror is a stylish design by Nika Zupanc. Its standout feature is its geometric inspiration, firstly reveale...
Brass
Important Trapezoidal Form Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Montreal, QC
Important trapezoidal form, plate glass mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte.
Glass
$4,650 / set
H 39 in W 23 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Trapezoidal Frame Mirrors in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Wonderful pair of Trapezoidal frame mirrors often attributed to Tommi Parzinger.
Giltwood
$5,750
H 38 in Dm 30.25 in
Modern Trapezoidal Bronze Wall Mirror, Branch and Leaf Motif, France, 21st C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary Trapezoidal Bronze Wall Mirrors, Branch and Leaf Motif, France, 21st C.
Bronze
$1,888
H 37.01 in W 24.02 in D 1.19 in
Large French Trapezoidal Art Deco Wall Mirror in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Köln, NW
Large French trapezoidal Art Deco wall mirror "Neoclassical" in the style of André Arbus.
Velvet, Glass, Wood
American Federal Églomisé and Giltwood Trapezoidal Pier Mirror
By John Doggett
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Federal Églomisé and Giltwood Trapezoidal Pier Mirror with Green Ground, Attributed to Doggett School, Boston, circa 1815 A rare and architecturally distinctive early 19th-...
Glass, Giltwood
$1,180
H 31.89 in W 27.17 in D 1.58 in
Gilded octagonal mirror by Deknudt Belgium decorated with smoked mirror glass
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / Mirror / Deknudt / resin, smoked mirror / Mid-century / Vintage Vintage octagonal trapezoid gilded Deknudt mirror decorated with smoked glass and with central face...
Mirror, Smoked Glass, Resin
Rattan Wicker Trapeze Mirror, 70s
Located in München, BY
Vintage trapezoidal rattan mirror with wooden back panel, Italy, 70s.
Wicker, Rattan, Mirror, Wood
Geometric Glass Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Glass mirror with trapezoidal and diamond-shaped glass panels.
Glass
Wall Mirror by Luigi Brusotti, Brass & Glass, Italy, 1940s
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in New York, NY
Trapezoidal wall mirror with softly rounded corners and decorative loop motifs along the upper and lower edges.
Brass
Ceramic mirror in "cubist" style by Nathalie Soufflet
By Vallauris
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Trapezoidal ceramic mirror by the French artist Nathalie Soufflet, workshop "Curiosa".
Ceramic, Mirror
Josef Frank Attr. Mid-Century Brass Loop Wall Mirror, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
The mirror features a trapezoidal shape and is adorned with lovely brass loop details at the top and bottom.
Brass
Wall mirror in brass, Italy years 1950s
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Wall Mirror Trapezoidal brass Solid brass frame with serpent pattern.
Brass
Fontana Arte Copper Framed Mirror, Italy, circa 1940
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A rare copper framed trapezoid shaped mirror made by Fontana Arte, circa 1940.
Copper
Full Length Trapezoid Mirror
By Irwin Feld
Located in New York, NY
Artisan crafted solid brass full length trapezoid mirror with bale and finial designed by Irwin Feld Design for CF Modern.
Brass
Leclaireur x Ghidini 1961 Trapezoidal Mirror
By Ghidini 1961
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
A trapezoidal mirror designed by Italian brand, Ghidini 1961 in collaboration with Leclaireur.
Brass
CF MODERN Custom Patina Trapezoid Mirror
By Irwin Feld
Located in New York, NY
Artisan crafted solid patina brass elongated trapezoid mirror with ball and finial designed by Irwin Feld Design for CF Modern.
CF MODERN Custom Solid Brass Trapezoid Mirror
By Irwin Feld
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Art Deco inspired trapezoid mirror designed by Irwin Feld Design for CF Modern.
Brass
Unavailable
H 84 in W 30 in D 2.5 in
Colored and Clear Mirror, "Ovo Trapezoid" Mirror By Lauren Rottet
By Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
Item No: AC-009 The inspiration behind the Ovo Mirror Collection (Arc, Ellipse and Trapezoid mirrors) was conceived by Lauren's fascination with early light and space artists who of...
Metal
Stefan Rurak, Trapezoid Mirror Desk / Vanity, USA
By Stefan Rurak
Located in New York, NY
The work features a heavily patinated steel and bleached ash desk, topped by a trapezoidal mirror that has been acid etched to mimic the expressionist painted decoration.
Steel
Pair of Rounded Trapezoid Brass Mirrors
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning pair of trapezoid mirrors with a brass edge. Sold as a pair.
Colored and Clear Mirror, "Ovo Ellipse" Mirror By Lauren Rottet
By Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
AC-008 The inspiration behind the Ovo Mirror Collection (Arc, Ellipse, and Trapezoid mirrors) was conceived by Lauren's fascination with early light and space artists who often hid ...
Metal
Colored and Clear Mirror, "Ovo Arc" Mirror By Lauren Rottet
By Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
AC-007 The inspiration behind the Ovo Mirror Collection (Arc, Ellipse, and Trapezoid mirrors) was conceived by Lauren's fascination with early light and space artists who often hid ...
Metal
Pair of Fluted Trapezoidal Frame Mirrors
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Sensational pair of Mid-Century mirrors with black and white fluted frames. There is some age appropriate distress that adds to the look.
Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish mirror, circa 1960s. Trapezoid-shaped frame with stunning grain patterns and deep, rich tone.
Mirror, Teak
Faux Shagreen Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Faux Shagreen framed mirror created with varying sized trapezoid blocks encompassing the round mirror plate.
Composition
Unavailable
H 71.26 in W 30.71 in D 9.06 in
French Art Deco Coat-Rack in Wrought Iron, with Roses, circa 1930
Located in L'Etang, FR
It has a very original beveled trapezoidal mirror. In good condition. Dimensions: 181 cm x 78 cm x 23 cm.
Iron, Metal, Wrought Iron
Beautiful Modernist Danish Splined Teak Mirror
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Great trapezoidal teak mirror designed and made in Denmark, circa 1960s.
1950's Trapezoidal Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1958 trapezoidal mirror. Fence style brass frame.
Brass
Trapezoid Mirror With Gilded Borders
Located in New York, NY
Trapezoid Mirror With Gilded Borders
Pair Of Rare George Iii Trapezoidal Mirrors With Owl Motif
Located in Essex, MA
PAIR of Rare English George III Trapezoidal Mirrors with Owl Motif. Garlands of Holly and Original Mirror Plate.
Giltwood
1950s Italian Trapezoidal Mirror in Ashwood
Located in Rome, IT
This midcentury ashwood mirror was produced in Italy in the 1950s. It has a trapezoidal shape finished with milled solid ashwood. 4 small brass supports fix the glass to the frame.
Mirror, Maple
An exceptional pair of Trapezoid Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of trapezoid, smoked-glass mirrors, also sold individually
Trapezoidal Mirror with Macassar Veneer and Bras Trim
Located in Chicago, IL
This Art Deco-inspired mirror is newly made from vintage Macassar veneer leaves.
Walnut
Sold
H 27.96 in W 20.08 in D 0.99 in
Mid-Century Italian Trapezoidal Mirror with Brass Frame, circa 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian mirror with brass frame, circa 1950s. Oozing with character, this mirror is a modern, trapezoidal shape with elegantly curved corners in the Gio Ponti style.
Brass
Large Trapezoidal Wrought Iron Mirror
Located in New York, NY
France, 1990s Large trapezoidal mirror in gold leafed wrought iron, with beveled glass Shown hung in two different positions On Hold Dimensions: 26 / 39 W x 48 H.
Wrought Iron
Trapezoidal Gilded Mirror in the Style of Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger, LaBarge, James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Completely glamorous Hollywood Regency trapezoidal mirror with gilded finish and decorative finial detail in the style of Tommi Parzinger.
Gold Leaf
1960s, Argentinian Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron trapezoid mirror with decorative pattern above.
Iron
Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Plate glass mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. This trapezoidal mirror consists of a concave glass backing that is supporting a floating curved and shaped mounted on a metal str...
Crystal
Venetian Octagonal Mirror Hollywood Regency, 1980s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Beautiful trapezoidal mirror from Spain 1980s. The frame has cut glass panes across the entire width, which is held together by a brass strip.
Brass
Spanish Venetian Mirror Hollywood Regency, 1990s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
The flawless mosaic trapezoidal mirror has a brass flower at each corner.
Brass
Spanish Venetian Full Length Mirror Hollywood Regency 1980s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
The flawless trapezoidal mirror has a brass flower at each corner.
Brass
Spanish Venetian Full Length Mirror Hollywood Regency 1990s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
The flawless mosaic trapezoidal mirror has a brass flower at each corner.
Brass
Spanish Venetian Mirror Hollywood Regency, 1990s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
The flawless mosaic trapezoidal mirror has a brass flower at each corner.
Brass
Spanish Venetian Square Mirror Hollywood Regency 1980s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
The flawless trapezoidal mirror has a brass flower at each corner.
Brass
Spanish Venetian Mirror Hollywood Regency, 1990s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
The mosaic trapezoidal mirror has a brass flower at each corner.
Brass
Spanish Venetian Large Mirror Hollywood Regency, 1990s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
The trapezoidal mirror has a brass flower at each corner.
Brass
Trapezoid Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Trapezoid hand-etched mirror
Midcentury Italian Trapezoid Brass Mirror
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sleek and stylish mid-century brass mirror from 1950s-60s Italy, formed in an elegant trapezoid slim brass frame with curved corners.
Brass
Spanish Venetian Full Length Mirror Hollywood Regency 1980s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
The flawless trapezoidal mirror has a brass flower at each corner.
Brass
Parzinger Style Trapezoid Giltwood Mirror
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger style triangle, or trapezoid shape gilded wood mirror with a decorative ring finial at the top.
Mirror, Giltwood
Lovely Trapezoid Mid-Century Brass Mirror, Italy
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sleak and elegant midcentury brass mirror from 1950s-60s Italy, in a sophisticated trapezoidal narrow and completely stringent brass frame with curved corners.
Brass
Italian Trapezoidal Midcentury Wood Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian trapezoidal midcentury wood wall mirror, 1950s.
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modernist Tapered Trapezoidal Brass Wrapped Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This minimal and beautifully made Mid-Century Modernist Tapered Trapezoidal Brass Wrapped Mirror originates from Italy, Circa 1960.
Brass
Trapezoidal Wall Mirror in Tooled Leather, c. 20th Century
Located in Peabody, MA
An elegant oversized trapezoidal wall mirror in tooled leather, circa 1970s.
Leather, Mirror
Sold
H 39.5 in W 27.5 in D 2.5 in
Les Prismatiques Stunning Trapezoidal Wall Hanging "Buckle Mirror", 1970s
By Les Prismatiques
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Impressive trapezoidal wall hanging "Buckle Mirror" with tubular lucite rods and chrome buckles by Les Prismatiques, American 1970's.
Chrome
Silvio Cavatorta Dresser with Mirror
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian bedroom four drawer dresser in bleached maple by Silvio Cavatorta with large trapezoidal mirror. Note, we have the matching king size bed, pair of nightstands and a...
Sold
H 17.72 in W 58.67 in D 1.19 in
Midcentury Trapezoidal Horizontal Wall Mirror 1950s Gold Shaped Brass Frame
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury trapezoidal horizontal wall mirror 1950s gold shaped brass frame.
Brass
Sold
H 43.71 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
20th Century Spanish trapezoidal Venetian mosaic Mirror with brass details
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Spain / 1980 / Venetian Mirror / metal / Venetian / Spanish / Mid-century Large mirror with trapezoidal frame finished with with mirror mosaic and brass flowers and four beaded trims.
Metal
Trapezoid Italian Mirror with Rounded Corners in Metal Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This is an Italian mirror in a brass trapezoid with rounded edges. Original glass , Circa 1960.
Sold
H 33.86 in W 28.75 in D 3.94 in
1950s Large Italian Trapezoid Shaped Mirror with Lucio Fontana Inspired Frame
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
With a distinctive trapezoid shape and a wooden frame of outstanding quality, this mirror is a piece of art in itself.
Mirror, Wood
Antique Trapezoidal Wall Mirror in Gilt Iron with Shield Decoration
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking wall mirror in a trapezoid form comprising a single piece of glass held within a segmented, gilded iron, flat bar frame, topped with an escutcheon flanked by scroll decorati...
Iron
Italian Trapezoid Wall Mirror in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A stylish wood framed Italian wall mirror in the manner of Gio Ponti. The mirror tapers from its widest point (width at the top is given in the dimensions below) to slightly narrower...
Wood
Sold
H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 2.17 in
Large 1950s wall mirror in trapezoidal shape with a solid cherry wood frame
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large Mid Century wall mirror in trapezoidal shape. Frame is made of solid wide high-quality cherry wood.
Mirror, Wood, Cherry
Swedish Art Deco Moderne Dressing Table Vanity and Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous streamlined Art Moderne dressing table/vanity and beveled trapezoid mirror. Vanity is crafted of dark figured flame birch and has an incredible depth and richness.
Circular Steel Wall Mirror, Spain, 1970's
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Circular wall mirror composed of trapezoidal pieces in brushed steel, Spain, 1970's.
Steel
Louis XV Style Giltwood Framed Beveled Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Giltwood Framed Beveled Glass Mirror, trapezoidal form with pierced floral motif cresting.
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Mid-Century Italian Gio Ponti-Style Brass Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1960s Italian trapezoidal form mirror with minimalist brass frame in the manner of Gio Ponti.
Brass
Vintage Antique Square Mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian mirror from the 1960s. The square teak frame is made special by the trapezoid shape of the mirror.
Teak
Sold
H 59.06 in W 27.17 in D 1.19 in
Large 20th Century Venetian trapezium Mosaic mirror with brass garlands
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / Mirror / brass / Venetian / Spanish / Hollywood regency Stylish large mirror with a trapezoidal frame featuring multi-faceted agglomerated mirrors and garlands in b...
Brass
Pair of Elegant Italian Wall Mirrors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of elegant trapezoidal wall hanging mirrors with antiqued frames, Italian, 1950s.
Seguso. N.11 Murano Glass Chandeliers ”Dew” 1940 Brass, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Murano glass chandeliers ”Dew“, 1940, Italy.
Murano Glass
$2,360
H 28.35 in W 66.15 in D 35.44 in
1970s Scandinavian Modern Oak Dining Table by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking dining table in oak with two extension leafes of 45 cm. By Henry Kjærnulf. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Made...
Oak
$6,164
H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 13.78 in
NEW! DOOQ! MODERN! Milano Console in Marble Travertine Top and Handsmade Tiles
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Born from a collaboration with Theia Tiles, the Milano Table celebrates the beauty of handcrafted design. This fully handmade piece features a hexagonal base clad in terracotta tiles...
Marble
Vintage Swedish Sofa Table by Josef Frank, Beechwood, Mid-Century
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish sofa table "diplomat" made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in good condition. The large ...
Beech
Swedish Designer, Low Console, Iron, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted iron and black-painted wood low console designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. *discoloration throughout and scratches to paint, wear on corners of wood Mounts ...
Iron
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influentia...
Linen
$4,200
H 28.55 in W 57.09 in D 36.82 in
Mid Century, Brutalist Dining Table, Made in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Monumental rectangular brutalist dining table in oak, made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1950s. Such sculptural curves that fits the current interior style. Also functional as a larg...
Oak
French Art Deco Console
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Classic French Art Deco wooden carved console in green patina. Polygonal top shape in predominately geometric motifs with fine carving details. The console features a beautiful mat...
Wood
Italian Brass Mirror and Console, 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian brass mirror and console from the 1940-1950s. Very intricate design with elaborate brass decorations on the rim of the mirror as well as on the console. The top of the consol...
Brass
$2,948
H 16.74 in W 58.27 in D 20.48 in
Solid Oak Rustic Brutalist Wabi Sabi Beam Coffee Table, France 1960
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Solid Oak Wabi Sabi Brutalist Coffee Table, a timeless piece originating from 1960s France. This exquisite table seamlessly blends rustic charm with a modern aestheti...
Oak
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable bronze and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 60.25“ H x 18.5” W x 20.5” D Bulb Specifications: E-2...
Bronze
$1,180
H 18.51 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Italian 1940s Single Stool in Two Woods Finishes and White Linen
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s Single Stool in Wood and White Linen
Linen, Wood
$4,035
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Rare Gio Ponti–Style Brass and Glass Mirror with E. Müller Glas Label, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Rare and highly evocative Italian mid-century mirror, circa 1950s, attributed to Gio Ponti. A remarkable warehouse discovery, preserved for decades and never placed into use, this sc...
Brass
$8,900 / set
H 34.75 in W 29.25 in D 30 in
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and brown beige velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 34.75” x 29.25” W x 30” D Seat height: 15”
Velvet, Wood
Side Table by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian side table by Paolo Buffa for the Hotel Bristol. Etched rectangular glass with stars and circles motives hold by a mahogany pedestal base ending with a brass sabot.
Brass
$5,874 / item
H 33.86 in W 73.63 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Italian Brutalist Wood And Travertine Sideboard
Located in London, London
Sideboard Travertine top Brass handles Brutalist Contemporary One in stock but can be made to order Made in a small workshop in Italy
Travertine
The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.
In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space.
We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.
By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.
Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.
On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.
In "Object Permanence 4," on view at the 1stdibs Gallery, Emma Holland Denvir and Leah Ring have brought together pieces that range from polished to playful.
A new generation of creative minds is reinventing the use of clay through sculptural forms and bold ideas.
Leading talents tell us what goes into their mirrored creations and where to put them on a wall.
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