Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

Austrian, 1898-1956

Karl Hagenauer was an important and popular figure in the decorative arts in Vienna in the decades bracketing the Second World War. While primarily a maker of sculptural decorative pieces, Hagenauer — in the same spirit as his peer Carl Auböck— created a wide array of household objects, from barware to office accessories, all designed with wit and a sleek modernist aesthetic.

Hagenauer’s father was a trained metalsmith who founded a bronzewares manufactory that produced decorative metalwork and housewares in both traditional and the then-novel Art Nouveau styles and cast small sculptures based on Old Masters paintings. After studying art and design at Vienna’s School of Applied Arts, where his teachers included architect Josef Hoffmann, a founder of the Wiener Werkstätte, he joined his father’s workshop in 1919 and began crafting items that reflected Hoffman’s modernist aesthetic. In the 1920s and ’30s, he developed an often-imitated style that combines the lithe, lissome lines of Art Nouveau (known in central Europe as Jugendstil) with the simple, unadorned forms of Art Deco. He worked primarily in brass — both polished and nickel-plated — as well as wood.

In addition to domestic items such as smoking accoutrements, teapots, trays, bowls, candleholders and tableware, Hagenauer produced a wide array of small-scale sculptures. (His younger brother, Franz— who took over the family business when their father died — was also a noted sculptor, with a style that could be described as Art-Deco-meets-Brancusi.) Karl’s sculptures fall into two main groups: humorous and whimsical animal and character figures that will remind many of the work of artist Tom Otterness and sleek, stylized animal and human forms, many with an African theme — an “exotic” connotation that was a 20th-century remnant of colonialism. As you will see from the items on offer, Karl Hagenauer was an artist-designer of great talent and many moods: affable, stylish and practical.

Creator: Karl Hagenauer

Austrian Art Deco Brass Hand Mirror by Werkstätte Hagenauer, Vienna

$3,424Sale Price|35% Off

Austrian Art Deco Brass Hand Mirror by Werkstätte Hagenauer, Vienna

By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Vienna, AT

Amazing polished brass hand mirror manufactured by Werkstätte Hagenauer Vienna in the 1930s, marked on the underside Hagenauer Wien, WHW. Very nice original condition. A Must Have for every Hagenauer Collector! ref.: exhibition catalogue „Hagenauer. Wiener Moderne und neue Sachlichkeit...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Brass

Art Deco Hagenauer Vienna Hand Mirror Brass Nickel-Plated, made circa 1930

$2,334

Art Deco Hagenauer Vienna Hand Mirror Brass Nickel-Plated, made circa 1930

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Vienna, AT

Finest Art Deco Hagenauer Vienna hand mirror. The appearance of mirror's handhold is strongly influenced by designs once created in so-said Wiener ...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Brass

Art Deco Mirror

$2,310

H 35.5 in W 18.5 in D 5 in

Art Deco Mirror

Located in New York, NY

This mirror has simple clean lines and a small tray beneath. Elegant yet practical, this mirror is perfect for maximizing a small space.

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Mirror, Birch

Art Deco French Wall Mirror, c1930s

$825

H 13.78 in W 22.84 in D 2.37 in

Art Deco French Wall Mirror, c1930s

Located in Devon, England

Original 1930's French Art Deco wall mirror with geometric and floral motif details. Lovely shape and design and typical colourway for these mirrors. The Mirror itself is in great co...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Mirror, Boxwood

Art Deco Original Round Barbola Bevelled Mirror Floral, English, c1930

$686

H 13.39 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in

Art Deco Original Round Barbola Bevelled Mirror Floral, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Gorgeous and totally original Art Deco Barbola Bevelled round Mirror. This is absolutely stunning beautiful piece, totally original, made in England and dates to the 1930's. Stunning...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Mirror, Plaster

Orbis Round Art Deco Handcrafted Mirror with Brass Frame, XL

$1,262 / item

H 0.71 in Dm 39.38 in

Orbis Round Art Deco Handcrafted Mirror with Brass Frame, XL

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Art Deco style Orbis™ round mirror with a minimalist solid brushed brass frame. The detailing and finish, including visible brass screws, emphasise the crafty and quality feel of the...

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2010s British Modern Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Brass

Art Deco Venetian Style Wall Mirror C. 1930 - 1950's

$1,800

H 48.25 in W 60 in D 2.5 in

Art Deco Venetian Style Wall Mirror C. 1930 - 1950's

By André Marchand

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous High Style Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, Venetian style mirror in the manner of Marchand. This example features scalloped mirrored edging, and mirror trim which surrounds th...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Mirror

Small Antique French Art Deco Silvered Mirror, circa 1925

$1,795

H 9.65 in W 16.15 in D 0.99 in

Small Antique French Art Deco Silvered Mirror, circa 1925

Located in Paris, FR

Small antique French Art Deco period wall mirror, circa 1925. Orned of stylized plants and flowers carved in low relief in Art Deco style. Antique frame re-silvered with leaf. Frame ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Silver Leaf

Art Deco Ceiling Suspended Organic Shaped Mirror with Brass Frame

$3,603 / item

H 40.01 in W 14.18 in D 1.19 in

Art Deco Ceiling Suspended Organic Shaped Mirror with Brass Frame

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Art deco inspired ceiling suspended organic shaped mirror with an elegant solid brushed brass frame and backing (customisable). Mirror dimension...

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2010s British Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Brass

Hand-Carved Wooden Bird Hand Mirror, Austrian or German Folk Art, circa 1920

$921

H 14.2 in W 5 in D 0.8 in

Hand-Carved Wooden Bird Hand Mirror, Austrian or German Folk Art, circa 1920

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and one of a kind, antique, work of art hand mirror. This charming and stylish hand mirror is hand-carved from solid hardwood and decorated with a sculptural bird perched a...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Mirror, Hardwood

Lighted Art Deco Style Vanity Mirror or Wall Mirror

$440Sale Price|59% Off

H 27 in W 19.5 in D 3 in

Lighted Art Deco Style Vanity Mirror or Wall Mirror

Located in Plainview, NY

A delightful vanity or wall mirror featuring multicolored buttons and a faux leather frame. The mirror has a lighted milk glass frame that is wired. The faux leather shows beautiful ...

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1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Faux Leather, Milk Glass

Antique French Giltwood Mirror, Art Deco Style, circa 1940

$1,915

H 14.38 in W 25.4 in D 1.19 in

Antique French Giltwood Mirror, Art Deco Style, circa 1940

Located in Paris, FR

Antique carved giltwood mirror, Art Deco style. Re-gilding to the patinated leaf on carved oakwood (frame width: 5 cm / 1.97 in). Antiqu...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Stunning Art Deco Arched Handcrafted Mirror with Brass Frame - Vintage Series

$4,570 / item

H 47.25 in W 25.6 in D 0.75 in

Stunning Art Deco Arched Handcrafted Mirror with Brass Frame - Vintage Series

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Exquisite Art Deco inspired arched mirror with a solid brushed brass frame. This stunning piece is composed of five elegant arches and a finely brushed seamless full frame. Handcraft...

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2010s British Art Deco Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Brass

Restored Art Deco Dressing Mirror '30s, Made by Vichr a Spol

$2,454

H 69.3 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 in

Restored Art Deco Dressing Mirror '30s, Made by Vichr a Spol

By Vichr & Spol

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Art Deco mirror Period: 1930-1939 Material: Mirror Source: Czechia Restored.

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Steel, Chrome

Previously Available Items

Karl Hagenauer Mirror for Werkstate Hagenauer

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H 16.5 in W 14.75 in L 16.5 in

Karl Hagenauer Mirror for Werkstate Hagenauer

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in San Francisco, CA

Cast brass mirror, circa 1925 - for Werkstate Hagenauer a wall mirror, designed by Karl Hagenauer for the Werkstätte Hagenauer, Vienna, 1924/25, cast...

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1920s Austrian Vintage Karl Hagenauer Mirrors

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Brass

Karl Hagenauer mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Karl Hagenauer mirrors are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Karl Hagenauer mirrors, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original mirrors by Karl Hagenauer were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 1930s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider mirrors by and Gmundner Keramik. Prices for Karl Hagenauer mirrors can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,165 and can go as high as $3,084, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,625.

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