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Creator: Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Creator: Antti Hakkarainen
Large Pine Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden; c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Reflect Scandinavian simplicity with this captivating large round mirror, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson and crafted by the Swedish firm Luxus during the 1950's.. The frame, co...
Category
1950s Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Pine
White Lacquered Scandinavian Wall Mirror attr. Luxus Vittsjö Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming circular Wall mirror in white lacquered wood was designed in Sweden in the 1960s in the same manner and style as the works by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for LUXUS Vittsjö...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Teak and Leather Uno & Östen Kristiansson Swedish Wall Mirror for Luxus, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Swedish mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in teak with a leather hanging strap.
The frame circulates the glass and is made out of different pieces of wood which were i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Teak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Round Walnut mirror by Luxus, Vittsjö. Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Round Walnut mirror by Luxus, Vittsjö. Sweden, 1960s
This stunning vintage round Eurpean Walnut mirror is exquisitely fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Oak Table Mirror Model 406 by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uno & Östen Kristiansson oak table mirror model 406 by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s.
This large framed table mirror in oak is balanced on a wooden stand that pivots on an adjustable oakwo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Round teak and leather wall mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson.
Located in Hägersten, SE
Round wall mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Sweden during the 1960s. Made from solid teak and thick cognac leather. Nice joinery details in the teak...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Teak
Uno & Osten Kristiansson Rosewood & Steel Mirror for Luxus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Style
Swedish Modern
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian modern wall mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Wall mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, in the 1960s.
Made in solid oak with a leather strap for hanging.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Oak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror Teak Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Large mirror by Swedish designer duo Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s.
Beautiful grained solid teak frame, contrasting zig zag joints. Comes with the ori...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Teak
Large Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror Teak Luxus Vittsjö Sweden Modern Design
Located in Basel, BS
Large mirror by Swedish designer duo Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s.
Beautiful grained solid teak frame, contrasting zig zag joints. Comes with the ori...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Teak
Uno + Osten Kristiansson Ø Mirror of Oak + Leather by Luxus Vittsjö Sweden, 1970
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Uno and Osten Kristiansson round wall mirror made of solid oak by Luxus Vittsjö in Sweden in the 1970s.
The mirror is made of solid oak with visible joints and a light fitting fram...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Oak
Round Teak Mirror by Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Teak Mirror by Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s
This vintage teak mirror, designed by renowned midcentury Swedish designers Uno and Osten Kristianss...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Uno & östen Kristiansson Wall Mirror Solid Pine, Sweden 1960’s
Located in Valby, 84
Decorative round wall mirror in solid pine with decorative visible round wooden dowels designed by Swedish designers Uno & Östen Kristiansson and manufactured by Luxus Vittsjö in Swe...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Antti Hakkarainen Wall Mirror, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wall mirror in solid iron designed by Antti Hakkarainen and manufactured by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen in the 1930s. The mirror is in great original condition with a beautiful greenish patina. Antti Hakkarainen was well known for his exceptional craftsmanship especially with iron objects...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Teak Wall Mirror, Swedish, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
A circular wall mirror of Swedish manufacture, designed by Uno & Osten Kristiansson and produced by Luxus in the 1960s, it features a curved teak wood frame including a cord and leat...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Vanity Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in Hamburg, PA
An elegant Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden. This beautiful rosewood mirror has great design and scale. I...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930s Pewter Wall Mirror
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Round pewter wall mirror made by Taidetakomo Antti Hakkarainen in the 1930´s.
Antti Hakkarainen made very good quality designs, like furniture and lamps, in the beginning of the 20t...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Pewter
Scandinavian Teak Mirror by Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing Scandinavian Modern circular teak wall mirror with leather hanging strap has been designed by Uno and Osten Kristiansson and manufactured by Luxus Vittsjö Sweden...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Teak
Solid Santos Rosewood Circular Mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a really original example in Solid Santos Rosewood, or Machaerium Scleroxylon, to give it's Latin name. This Rosewood Species is not on a protected list, so is no problem to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
Uno and Osten Kristiansson Stained Pine Mirror by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uno and Osten Kristiansson stained pine mirror by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s
This vintage oak mirror is designed by renowned midcentury Swedish d...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Pine
Midcentury Uno and Osten Kristiansson Teak Table Mirror Luxus, Sweden
Located in Baltimore, MD
A fabulous table mirror designed by Uno and O¨sten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960. Remaining in gorgeous condition. Features a circular teak frame, in a striking teak finish, the mirror is supported on dovetail L-shaped angled legs exquisite design and quality. Truly a rare work of art, this mirror is sure to spark curiosity and conversation in any space or setting!
About the designer
Swedish designers and brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, known for their lighting and mirror designs, were particularly active from the 1950s-1970s in Sweden. They were prolific designers with a clear design aesthetic that is easily recognizable as Scandinavian Modern. Although there is a dearth of biographical information available on the pair, their designs are nonetheless appreciated by vintage lovers, and are highly sought-after on the vintage market today.
Uno was born in 1925, and Östen two years later in 1927. Little is known about their formative years, but it can be surmised that they spent their early years in southern Sweden, learning the furniture trade from their father who ran his own furniture business, Vittsjö Furniture (established in 1919), named after the Swedish village in which it was located.
In 1950, Uno Kristiansson founded his own manufacturing company, Luxus, which was also situated in Vittsjö. He produced a range of products, including home and interior lamps, furniture and mirrors, that were designed by the two brothers. In the 1950s, the collections were launched nationally in Sweden, and internationally across Europe. In 1968, Luxus presented a collection of lamps with brightly colored textile...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Exceedingly Rare Wall Mirrors by Antti Hakkarainen for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Exceedingly rare wall mirrors designed by Antti Hakkarainen for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, stamp on the bottom, circa 1930s, brass, very good con...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Signed Round Wall Mirror Vittsjö Östen Kristiansson Oak Wood Leather, 1960s
By Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Signed round Swedish brown oak wood wall mirror with leather strap designed by renowned Uno & Östen Kristiansson and produced by Vittsjö möbel in Sweden circa 1960s. The handmade Sca...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Oak
Östen Kristiansson Teak Mirror with Shelf by Luxus Vittsjö, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This 1950s Swedish wall mirror is a unique and beautiful example of Scandinavian design. Designed by Östen Kristiansson and manufactured by Vittsjö Möbel (Luxus), this mirror showcas...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror in mahogany designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
White Lacquered Scandinavian Table Mirror by U. & Ö. Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing table mirror in white lacquered version designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for LUXUS Vittsjö Sweden in the 1960s.
It features a Tripod steel base with rotating mirror.
Ov...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Round Teak Mirror with Leather Straps by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in München, BY
Beautiful round mid-century teak mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden.
The mirror is made of teak and hangs on a leather strap.
Condition: The frame and mi...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Teak, Mirror
Round Swedish Midcentury Mirror in Teak by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful round midcentury mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden.
The wall-mounted mirror with a swivel arm is made in teak w...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors
Materials
Oak, Teak
Swedish Midcentury Oak Round wall Mirror Uno & Osten Kristiansson
Located in Uccle, BE
Uno and Osten Kristiansson round oak mirror by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s.
This vintage oak mirror is designed by renowned midcentury Swedish designers Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus in the 1960s. It is truly an exquisite and sought after piece.
Uno was born in 1925, and Östen two years later in 1927. Little is known about their formative years, but it can be surmised that they spent their early years in southern Sweden, learning the furniture trade from their father who ran his own furniture business, Vittsjö Furniture (established in 1919), named after the Swedish village in which it was located.
In 1950, Uno Kristiansson founded his own manufacturing company, Luxus, which was also situated in Vittsjö. He produced a range of products, including home and interior lamps, furniture and mirrors, that were designed by the two brothers. In the 1950s, the collections were launched nationally in Sweden, and internationally across Europe. In 1968, Luxus presented a collection of lamps with brightly colored textile...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Oak
Uno and Osten Kristiansson Round Teak Mirror by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uno and Osten Kristiansson round teak mirror by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s
This vintage teak mirror is designed by renowned midcentury Swedish d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Green Table Mirror, Luxus, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Vittsjö, Sweden 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden in the 1960s. Base in brushed aluminum. It is adjustable in angle and swiveling...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
Teak Table Mirror, Luxus, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Vittsjö, Sweden 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden in the 1960s. Base in brushed aluminum and the frame in teak. It is adjustable in ang...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Teak Mirror with a Carved Shelf by Luxus Vittsjö 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant rectangular mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson and produced in Sweden by Luxus Vittsjö in the 1963.
With a teak frame, this mirror stand out for its hand-craft...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Hand Mirror by Uno and Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant hand mirror by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, made from rosewood. Smooth design where the simple lines are contrasted with the organic ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A table mirror by Luxus Vittsjö Sweden.
1960s
The mirror is constructed with a teak frame and a metal tripod foot. The mirror is rotatable ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Table Mirror Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror/Hand Mirror Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror / hand mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Table Mirror Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Table Mirror Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Swedish Rosewood Table Mirror by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare rosewood and leather table mirror was designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus. The elegant simplicity of the form is nicely contrasted with the texture and richne...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood, Leather
Round Wall Mirror Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus Oak Leather Wood Sweden 1960s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Round Swedish oak wood wall mirror with leather strap designed by renowned Uno & Osten Kristiansson and produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden 1960s. The handmade Scandinavian modern m...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Oak, Leather, Mirror
UNO & ÖSTEN KRISTIANSSON Midcentury Round Wall Mirror for Luxus, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful round vintage mirror with solid pine wood frame by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Möbelfabrik from the 1960s, Sweden. Massive frame around with decorative integ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Pine
White Scandinavian Modern Table Mirror by U. and O. Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing table mirror in white lacquered large version designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for LUXUS Sweden in the 1960s.
It features a Tripod stainless steel base with rotating woo...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Teak Mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas Mäster
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautiful and seldom seen teak mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas mäster of Sweden. Featuring leather inset trim an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Uno & Osten Kristiansson, Table Mirror for Luxus, Sweden, 1960's
Located in London, GB
This amazing table mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
has a smooth, elegantly joined oak frame and set on a steel base.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Swedish Teak Table Mirror by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This teak and leather table mirror was designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus. The elegant simplicity of the form is nicely contrasted with the texture and richness of the...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Teak
Round Swedish Midcentury Mirror in Oak by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful midcentury round mirror by Uno & O¨sten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden.
The mirror is made in oak and hangs in a leather strap.
Condition: Excellent condition on the fram...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors
Materials
Oak, Leather
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror in Rosewood by Luxus in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror in rosewood designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Oak Table Mirror Model 406 by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uno & Östen Kristiansson oak table mirror model 406 by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s.
This large framed table mirror in oak is balanced on a wooden stand that pivots on an adjustable oak w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Round Mirror in Rosewood by Uno & ÖSten Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in rosewood with leather strap. The mirror is in excellent condition with superb craftsmanship.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Table Mirror Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Large Teak Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant, large and adjustable table mirror with teak wood frame. Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Manufactured by Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden in 1960s.
Executed in teak wood, mirror...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
1960s Teak Table Mirror of Luxusvittsjö Sweden Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in München, DE
1960s beautiful original table vanity mirror of the brand Luxus Vittsjö Sweden with teak frame and a metal tripod foot. Mirror is rotatable in all directions and can be swivelled upw...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Uno and Osten Kristiansson Rosewood Table Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood table mirror designed by Otto and Uno Kristiansson in 1958, executed circa 1965 by Luxus Vittsjo, Sweden. Exceptional rosewood grain.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Steel
1960s Swedish Full Length Mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant wall mirror manufactured in Sweden with a handcrafted teak-frame with bowed sides and original glass.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror in Teak and Leather by Luxus in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Round mirror in teak and leather designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Teak
Elegant Oak Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Large, elegant and adjustable table mirror with oak wood frame. Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s.
Executed in oak wood, mirror glass and metal....
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Antique and Vintage Mirrors for Sale: Find Unique LaBarge Mirrors, Ettore Sottsass Mirrors and Other Mirrors on 1stDibs
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.
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