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Handsome Large Mid-Century Brass Mirror, Italy
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome, imposing and large figure mirror from around the 1950s, in a beautiful design. The mirror
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Mid-20th Century Italian X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Brass Wall Mirror, Italy, Mid Century
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 31" brass wall mirror, Italy, mid-century, circa 1955
Large Italian wall mirror with a
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Sunburst Steel & Brass Wall Mirror by Bela
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Handmade Mid-Century Modern Craftsman wall mirror or wall mounted sculpture in an oval
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Paul McCobb Mid Century Brass Large Framed Mirror
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Mid Century Brass Large Framed Mirror
This mirror measures: 20.5 wide x 1.25 deep x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Brass x Wall Mirror
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
suspend the mirror off the wall. Large brass X form on front of mirror. Decorative yet not detracting from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Brass Large Wall Mirror, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern large framed wall mirror
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Solid
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 52.38 in D 2 in
Dino Cavalli Walnut Brass Mirrors (2) , Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Dino Cavalli
Located in Vienna, AT
walnut-wood mirror, midcentury, Italy. The mirrors show nice detailing with a rare brass trimming. It is
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Brass Wall Mirror Large, Italy, circa 1955
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 53" brass wall mirror, Italy, mid-century
Large Italian wall mirror with a minimal brass
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Large Brass Vanity Mirror by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large and beautiful oval mirror designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Large Venetian Style Octagonal Mirror with Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brass Details // Octagonal Midcentury Mirror
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Backlit Wall Mirror by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and large Mid-Century Modern backlit wall mirror. Manufactured by Hillebrand, 1950s
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Aluminum
Large Brass Vanity Mirror by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large and beautiful oval mirror designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Large Theodore and Alexander Faux Horn Mirror with Brass Accents
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Massive and striking Faux Horn with crisp polished brass corners. Surrounding a fully beveled glass
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Italian Asymmetrical Wall Mirror in Aluminum, Brass, and Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tarnish to the unpolished brass accents.
H: 47.38" x L: 32" x D: 1.75"
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 47.38 in W 32 in D 1.75 in
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marble Console Table & Glass Wall Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian console table made of hand crafted Giallo di Siena marble, in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
H 108.5 in W 67.5 in D 1.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Hallway Mirror with Console
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sophisticated and elegant hallway mirror with tempered glass console table supported by two brass
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Brass Mirror Hexagonal, Midcentury, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Large brass mirror, Italy, circa 1955
Italian mirror with a slender brass frame and the original
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Elegant Mid Century Modern Circular Backlit Wall Mirror by Palwa Germany 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
Highly decorative Mid Century Modern backlit wall mirror with a brass frame and large crystal
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Elegant Mid Century Modern Circular Backlit Wall Mirror by Palwa Germany 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
Highly decorative Mid Century Modern backlit wall mirror with a nickel-plated brass frame and large
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Brass Vanity Mirror by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large and beautiful oval mirror designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Framed Circular Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Spectacular, extra large Mid-Century Modern circular wall mirror with mosaic frame. Designed and
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Metal
A Large Octagonal Sectional Mirror by Rudolfo Dubarry
By Rodolfo Dubarry
Located in London, GB
A large and substantial mid twentieth century octagonal mirror with nailed sheet brass decorated
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1970s X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Rare "Wishbone" Vanity Mirror in Brass by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
excellent original condition, the brass has been polished and the mirror is free of cracks or chips
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Vanity or Table Mirror in Antique Brass
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
has an antique brass finished frame and base, the mirror is double sided and it can be flipped to be
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Brass Vanity Mirror by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large and beautiful oval mirror designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s.
The
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Large Arch Top Bamboo Midcentury French Riviera Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful large midcentury mirror with a bohemian bamboo frame. The frame has an arched top and a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
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H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 1.58 in
Brass and Burlwood, Double Sided Vanity Mirror by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful double sided mirror in brass and burl wood designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Large Wall Mirror in Ochre Velvet with Porcelain Medallion Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mirror // Midcentury Velvet Framed Mirror // Porcelain and Velvet Wall Mirror // Large Velvet Mirror
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Large Italian Pink Wall Mirror, Irregular Shape, circa 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Rare and important original wall mirror, 1950
irregular shape
pink mirror glass, brass, wood
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Decorative Big Panel by Paolo De Poli Designer
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Measure cm: H 140 x W 140 x D 7
Paolo De Poli, after an early training in drawing and embossing
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
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H 55.12 in W 55.12 in D 2.76 in
Luciano Frigerio Midcentury Brass Mirror with Twisted Frame, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Large mirror, Italy, circa 1970 by Luciano Frigerio
Dimensions are 37.4"(H) x 27.1" (W) 3.54
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 37.4 in W 27.1 in D 3.54 in
Futurist Arch Form Mirror in Carpathian Elm and Brass by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
Large rectangular vertical wall mirror designed by William Doezema for Mastercraft Furniture
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Large Cut Crystal Mirror by Bakalowits & Söhne
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
no.: 3648
In the back fitted for 8 lights
Dimensions: 69.5 x 49 cm
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Brass, Gold Plate
Gorgeous Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Backlit Wall Mirror by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
It will be a real gem at your home! Spectacular, elegant & large Mid-Century Modern backlit wall
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 4.73 in Dm 26.78 in
Gorgeous Gilt Brass & Crystal Glass Backlit Wall Mirror by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Munich, DE
It will be a real gem at your home! Spectacular, elegant & large Mid-Century Modern oval backlit
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 17.72 in W 25.6 in D 3.94 in
Double Sided Vanity Mirror by Charles Hollis Jones in Brass and Lucite, Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W × 8.0ʺ D × 24.5ʺ H.
Base: 8" x 8".
Mirror: 18 1/8" x 14 1/4".
If you are coming to our
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
H 24.5 in W 17.25 in D 8 in
Venetian Style Round Mirror with Pink Purple Glass and Brass Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Colorful midcentury Large Round Polyhedral Venetian Mirror
Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency
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20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Palwa Backlit Mirror Oval Gilt Faceted Crystal Glass Flower 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large oval gilt brass metal crystal glass backlit wall mirror made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1960
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1970s German Hollywood Regency X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. Large shaped mirror. Console with two side shelves and
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Burl, Mirror, Walnut
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Signed Large Oval Palwa Flower Backlit Mirror Gilt Crystal Glass 1970s Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr, Palwa, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Signed large oval gilt brass metal crystal glass backlit wall mirror made by Palwa, Germany, circa
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1970s German Hollywood Regency X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Charles Hollis Jones "Faces" Vanity Mirror in Polished Nickel
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mirror frame and base are crafted out of solid brass with a wishbone style design that adjusts or swivels
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Italian Panel Frame Rectangular Mirror Attributed to Crystal Art
By Ultima Crystal Art
Located in Hanover, MA
, without all the fuss. The large midcentury Italian rectangular mirror is extended to the slanted frame
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Mirror with Golden Twisted Frame, Italy, circa 1965
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Vienna, AT
midcentury mirror with an ornamental metal frame. Very large wall mirror in good condition. The bronzed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Luciano Frigerio Midcentury Mirror with Golden Twisted Frame, Italy, circa 1965
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Vienna, AT
Floating midcentury slightly bronze tinted mirror with a twisted metal frame by Luciano Frigerio. Very
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 52 in W 37 in D 3.54 in
Flower Shaped Mirror with Golden Glass Petals
Located in Barcelona, ES
in this piece.
As it has a large mirror surface it allows to be used as vanity mirror, bathroom
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Rare France Limoges Porcelain / Bronze Bathroom Set Mirror Pendant Washbasin Etc
By Limoges
Located in Lisse, NL
details per item. This listing is focussed on the rare and large size brass and bronze mirror with the
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Bronze
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H 28.7 in W 30 in D 3.3 in
Ralph Lauren Polo American Neoclassical Black Gilt Wood Wall Mirror Rectangle
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
American Neoclassical large rectangle Wall Mirror in Black Finish framed with hand carved Acanthus
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1990s American American Classical X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
H 43 in W 52.5 in D 2.5 in
ITALIAN Mid Century MODERN Maple Long DRESSER / Vanity + Large Mirror, c. 1960's
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern Long Dresser + Large Mirror, c. 1960’s. This incredibly unique piece
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1960s Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Mirror, Maple
H 71 in W 77 in D 18 in
1970s Italian Large Pair of Brass and Mirrored Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Elegant very well made Mid-century Italian large rectangular pair of table lamps with four mirrored
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cabinet in Wood, Mirror and Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bar cabinet in rosewood and glass with the peculiarity of being composed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 77.56 in W 48.04 in D 27.56 in
1950s Mid-Century Italian Mirrored Bar Cabinet Credenza with Asian Motif
By Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Detroit, MI
This truly exceptional vintage Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti or Paolo Buffa style credenza or
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Steel
H 96 in W 84.5 in D 17.875 in
Mid Century Credenza Jacaranda and Brass by Hauner and Eisler Brazil Ca. 1950’s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Mid Century credenza, made in Brazil - designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
H 55 in W 65 in D 19 in
Mid Century wardrobe in bamboo cane and woven rattan with brass details
Located in Roma, RM
Mid Century wardrobe in bamboo cane and woven rattan with brass details.
Wood structure with single
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Mid-20th Century Italian X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
H 77.56 in W 35.44 in D 15.36 in
Round Henredon Brass Mirrored Glass & Burl Wood Pedestal Dining / Center Table
By Henredon
Located in Miami, FL
Round Henredon Mid-Century Modern brass, burl wood table top, faceted mirrored Glass Panels and
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 31 in D 27 in
Lightly Restored Broyhill Brasilia Walnut & Brass 9-Drawer Long Dresser & Mirror
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
matching mirror. It also features two large doors that open to reveal three more smaller drawers. You are
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
H 70.5 in W 66 in D 19 in
Mid Century Server Credenza Attributed to Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Nice Mid-Century Modern credenza having a large cabinet bottom and a tall vertical display shelf
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
1970s Pair of Two Tiers Square Brass and Glass Structural Coffee tables, French
By Guy Lefevre
Located in London, GB
commensurate with age and the glass tops and mirror are in great condition.
Size: H39 cm x W70 cm x D70 cm
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
H 15.36 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1950s Aldo Tura Italian Goatskin and Brass Swan Service Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brass made in Italy 1950s.
Wheeled Service Cart Trolley Bar or Dessert Cart. Sculptural swan shape. Wood
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
1950s STAR Wall Console Table Brass & Églomisé Arturo Pani Mexico
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
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Sculptural brass with original eglomise glass.
The console is attached to the wall with four large screws
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Brass
Rare France Limoges Porcelain & Bronze Bathroom Set Washbasin Mirror Pendant Etc
By Limoges
Located in Lisse, NL
dolphin handles.
- Large mirror in stylish bronze frame with a mounted (or built-in) 4-light sconce.
- A
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern X Large Midcentury Brass Mirror Vintage
Materials
Bronze
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H 33 in W 28.2 in D 21.6 in
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A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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