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Vintage Mid Century Modern Rosewood Mirror By Pedersen & Hansen
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
"W X 6.5"D. Features rosewood finish with a clean lines throughout. If you have any questions
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mirror in Rosewood
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian mirror in Rio rosewood. To be hanged horizontaly. Was probably a
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Rectangular Mirror
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish modern mirror, circa 1960's. Solid rosewood frame with stunning grain and mirror
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Hardwood

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Mirror from Klassik
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice rectangle mirror in solid walnut frame with rosewood detail, beveled edge wood can be used
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut, Mirror, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mirror in Rosewood by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian mirror in rosewood by Dyrlund.
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Diamond Shape Rosewood Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern diamond shape rosewood mirror
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mirror

Mid 20th Century, Danish Rosewood Mirror
Located in Bristol, GB
A lovely wall mirror with an elegant, minimalist frame in richly grained rosewood. Designed and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Mid 20th Century, Danish Rosewood Mirror
Mid 20th Century, Danish Rosewood Mirror
H 35.04 in W 15.95 in D 0.71 in
Mid-Century ITALIAN Rosewood Octagon Mirror
Located in Hawthorne, CA
An incredibly unique Mid-Century ITALIAN octagon-shaped solid rosewood wall-mounted mirror. Eight
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Danish Rosewood Mirror
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Mirror This mirror measures: 17.25 wide x 0.75 deep x 23.25 inches
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Mid Century Danish Rosewood Mirror
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Mirror
H 23.25 in W 17.25 in D 0.75 in
Large Rosewood Mirror, Mid 20th Century Danish
Located in Bristol, GB
A large wall mirror with a wide, minimalist frame in richly grained rosewood.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid Century Modern Solid Rosewood Frame Rectangle Wall Mirror MINT!
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Solid Rosewood Frame Rectangle Wall Mirror MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Mid-century Jansen Spejle Danish Rosewood Mirror
By Jansen Spejle
Located in Oakland, CA
Jansen Spejle rectangular mirror with a frame crafted from beautifully grained rosewood. Stamped
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Mid Century Danish Rosewood Mirror
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Mid Century Danish Rosewood Mirror This mirror measures: 23 wide x 1
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Wall Mirror
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Wall Mirror. Featuring a straight
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood, Walnut

Arne Wahl Iversen Mid Century Rosewood Mirror
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen Mid Century Rosewood Mirror This mirror measures: 23.25 wide x 1 deep x 41.5
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Mirror
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice wall mirror in originnal condition which is very good and the mirror glass is perfect
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Mirror
Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Mirror
H 33.47 in W 16.15 in D 0.6 in
Rare Danish Mid-Century Wall Mounted Rosewood Vanity with Tilting Mirror
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Danish mid-century wall mounted rosewood vanity with tilting mirror. Beautiful rosewood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Large Wall Mirror
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Large Wall Mirror. Featuring a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Raised Rectangular Floated Mirror on Handsome Rosewood Frame
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Rosewood mirror. Float mounted mirror on solid rosewood frame with hanging hardware on
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Rectangular Rosewood Mirror
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century mirror, circa 1960's. Slim design is perfect for hanging near the door to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Mid-Century Danish Mirror in Rosewood by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern mirror in rosewood model N°103 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Impressive Triangular Rosewood Mirror
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
An impressive triangular rosewood mirror, Italy, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Impressive Triangular Rosewood Mirror
Impressive Triangular Rosewood Mirror
H 54.73 in W 58.67 in D 1.38 in
Mid-Century Wall Mirror by Frode Holm, Danish Modern, 1960s
By K. Thomsen
Located in Lejre, DK
This elegant mirror is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s, created by the designer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Pedersen & Hansen Rosewood Mirror
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An unusual square framed wall mirror finished in Brazilian rosewood with an attractive beveled edge
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Pedersen & Hansen Rosewood Mirror
Pedersen & Hansen Rosewood Mirror
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 1.78 in
Large Danish Modern Wall Mirror in Rosewood + Ceramic Art Tile
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Teak, Rosewood

Mid-Century Wall Mirror by Frode Holm, Danish Modern, 1960s
By K. Thomsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall mirror with frame in mahogany. Designed and made by Frode Holm. Great original condition
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Designer, Sculptural Wall Mirror, Rosewood, Mirror, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A Danish rosewood mirror. Designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Features a sculptural Octagonal
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

MODERNIST ROSEWOOD Wall Mirror
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Unknown artist of a unique modernist solid rosewood wall mirror with five sides. Pristine mirror
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

MODERNIST ROSEWOOD Wall Mirror
MODERNIST ROSEWOOD Wall Mirror
H 32 in W 36 in D 3.5 in
Forties Rosewood and Steel Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rosewood and steel mirror. Forties square rosewood frame with original circular mercury
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Forties Rosewood and Steel Mirror
Forties Rosewood and Steel Mirror
H 16.25 in W 10.63 in D 1.25 in
Campo & Graffi 'Attributed', Wall Mirror, Rosewood, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood wall mirror; design attributed to Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi and presumably produced
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood, Mirror

Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Mobler
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder Furniture
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a great piece of Danish Modern, designed by the 'Mirror Master' designer Aksel Kjersgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Wall Mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Mobler
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder Furniture
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a great piece of Danish Modern, designed by the 'Mirror Master' designer Aksel Kjersgaard
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Mirror, Rosewood, Danish Design, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Mirror made of rosewood in Danish design from the 1960s. Dimensions in cm: H:105 W:40.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Mirror, Rosewood, Danish Design, 1960
Mirror, Rosewood, Danish Design, 1960
H 41.34 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Rosewood Wall Mirror by Bruksbo
By Bruksbo
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted and proportioned wall mirror having a circular mirror centered in an expressive
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Wall Mirror by Bruksbo
Rosewood Wall Mirror by Bruksbo
H 20 in W 19 in D 1.5 in
Sergio Rodrigues Rosewood Wall Mirror
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sergio Rodrigues design wall mirror. Superb quality construction made from solid Brazilian rosewood
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Uno & Osten Kristiansson Rosewood & Steel Mirror for Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Style Swedish Modern
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Steel

Rosewood Veneer Mirror with Reverse Sculptural Design
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rosewood Veneer mirror with reverse sculptural design.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Rosewood

Sergio Rodrigues Rosewood Mirror
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Oakland, CA
Sergio Rodrigues wall mirror finely crafted of solid Brazilian rosewood with beautiful dark grain
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rose Quartz

Sergio Rodrigues Rosewood Mirror
Sergio Rodrigues Rosewood Mirror
H 41.5 in W 35.75 in D 2 in
Italian Mirror, Rosewood, 1970
Located in Nice, FR
Italian mirror, in Rosewood veneer, 1970 Original period, in the Swedish taste. There are some
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Mirror, Rosewood, 1970
Italian Mirror, Rosewood, 1970
H 33.47 in Dm 27.56 in
Italian Round Mirror with Rosewood Frame
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
1950s Italian round mirror with rosewood frame. Very stylish round Italian mirror made in timber
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Glas & Trä, Wall Mirror, Rosewood, Mirror, Hovmantorp Sweden 1950s
By Ateljé Glas & Trä
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood wall mirror designed and produced by Glas & Trä, Hovmantorp, Sweden, 1950s, Marked with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mirror, Rosewood, Danish Design, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Elongated mirror made of rosewood of Danish design from around the 1960s. Dimensions in cm: H:97 W
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Mirror, Rosewood, Danish Design, 1960
Mirror, Rosewood, Danish Design, 1960
H 38.19 in W 16.54 in D 1.19 in
Gilbert Rohde Rosewood Mirror by Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful Gilbert Rohde design by Herman Miller. This vanity mirror appears in the 1940 Herman
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Mirror in Rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder Furniture
Located in Karlstad, SE
Wall mirror with a beautifully carved frame in rosewood by Danish designer Aksel Kjersgaard. On
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mirror in Rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard
Danish Mirror in Rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard
H 23.63 in W 17.33 in D 1.19 in
Gilbert Rohde Rosewood Mirror by Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful Gilbert Rohde design by Herman Miller. This vanity mirror appears in the 1940 Herman
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

Italian 1960's Rosewood Octagonal Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1960's rosewood octagonal wall mirror. Very simple and elegant design. Italy, circa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Italian 1960's Rosewood Octagonal Wall Mirror
Italian 1960's Rosewood Octagonal Wall Mirror
H 39.25 in W 17.5 in D 1.25 in
Mirror, Rosewood, Danish Design, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Mirror made of rosewood in Danish design from the 1960s. Dimensions in cm: H:105 W:40 This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Palisander

Mirror, Rosewood, Danish Design, 1960
Mirror, Rosewood, Danish Design, 1960
H 41.34 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Swedish asymetrical rosewood wall mirror from Glas & Trä, Hovemantorp, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A Glas & Trä, Hovmantorp made asymmetrical frame wall mirror with rosewood veneer. The inner frame
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Florence Knoll Style Rosewood and Chrome Mirror
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll style rosewood and chrome mirror, can be displayed vertically or horizontally.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Rosewood Mirrors by Niels Clausen for NC Møbler, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Niels Clausen, NC Möbler
Located in Asaa, DK
grain. These tall Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern mirrors are suitable for the hallway, walk-in closet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Glas & Trä, Wall Mirror, Rosewood, Black-Painted Wood, Sweden, 1950s
By Ateljé Glas & Trä
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood and black-painted wood wall mirror designed and produced by Glas & Trä, Sweden, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Glas & Trä, Wall Mirror, Rosewood, Crystal Glass, 1950s
By AB Glas & Trä
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood, green-painted wood and crystal glass wall mirror designed and produced by Glas & Trä
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Glas & Trä, Wall Mirror, Rosewood, Crystal Glass, 1950s
By AB Glas & Trä
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood, black-painted wood and crystal glass wall mirror designed and produced by Glas & Trä
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Glas & Trä, Wall Mirror, Rosewood, Crystal Glass, 1950s
By AB Glas & Trä
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood, black-painted wood and crystal glass wall mirror designed and produced by Glas & Trä
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Framed Italian Mirror from the 1960s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian mirror dates from the 1960s. The wooden frame has a special shape, while the outer
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Rosewood Framed Italian Mirror from the 1960s
Rosewood Framed Italian Mirror from the 1960s
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 1.58 in
Swedish Rosewood Table Mirror by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare rosewood and leather table mirror was designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood, Leather

Jacob Hermann Randers Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Rosewood Wall Mirror with Vase
By Jacob Herman, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Jacob Hermann for Randers Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Wall Mirror with Green Glass Vase
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Wall Mounted Mirror with Peg Detail
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Danish mirror with a rectangle rosewood frame with beautiful peg fastening detail. It's
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Glas & Trä Wall Mirror Rosewood & Painted Wood Hovmantorp, Sweden 1950's
By Ateljé Glas & Trä
Located in New York, NY
A rosewood, black-painted wood and glass wall mirror designed and produced by Glas & Trä
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood, Paint

Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Round Rosewood mirror by Luxus, Vittsjö. Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Round Rosewood mirror by Luxus, Vittsjö. Sweden, 1960s This stunning
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

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Mid Century Modern Rosewood Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern rosewood mirror available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern rosewood mirror for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, rosewood and glass. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern rosewood mirror — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern rosewood mirror, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern rosewood mirror that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aksel Kjersgaard, Uno & Östen Kristiansson and Vittorio Dassi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Rosewood Mirror?

Prices for a mid century modern rosewood mirror can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $72,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,309.

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

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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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