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Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
1950s Gio Ponti Era Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Italian Brass Wall Mirror
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Gio Ponti era Mid-Century Modern wall mirror in patinated brass. Made in Italy in 1950s. The shape of the mirror is a rectangle with straight brass sides and solid brass corner elem...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Franklin Shockey Midcentury Rustic Modern Sculptured Pine Framed Mirror, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
Midcentury rustic modern solid heart pine framed mirror Made by Franklin Shockey Co. USA, 1950s Solid heart pine + mirror Measures: 43.38" W x 1.5" D x 35.25" H Very good origin...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Pine

Pair Of Brass Faux Bamboo Mirrors by Mastercraft 1970
Located in Hudson, NY
A rare to find, matched pair of brass mirrors by mastercraft. Designed by William Doezema for Mastercraft, and produced in the 1970's. This pair is in excellent condition and has a gorgeous patina. These are not lacquered and can be polished to a very high gloss, should one wish to. Do not hesitate to contact me with any additional questions or image requests. This item can be viewed at The Berkshire Galleries of Great Barrington MA.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

French Walnut and Mahogany Neoclassical Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular mirror created of mahogany and French walnut panels with original glass.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mahogany, Walnut

Large Murano Smoked Glass Diamond Pattern, In Stock.
Located in Miami, FL
Large smoked diamond cut Murano glass mirror. Vivid and intense smoked or bronze glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout High...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

A large orignal Italian 1950s shield mirror with brass frame
Located in London, GB
A large orignal Italian 1950s shield mirror with thick brass frame and orignal plate with solid wood back. The overall condition is good with some small spots of foxing on the origna...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

"Signed" Karl Springer Large Brass & Tessellated Stone Wall Mounted Mirror 1980s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, large, tall and very rare 'signed' domed or curved top Mid-Century brass and tessellated stone wall-mounted / hung vanity or hallway bevelled edged mirror by legendary Germ...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Stone, Brass

French 1950s Wicker Rattan Oval Wall Mirror
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French Riviera 1950s oval hand woven and braided rattan mirror. Large wicker decorated frame with soft organic shapes that allows for hanging the...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Rattan, Wood, Mirror

Large Italian Midcentury Gilt-wood Mirror, 1950'
Located in Rome, IT
Large, Finely carved shield shape gilt-wood mirror. Very good vintage condition. In the style of Paolo Buffa the famous Italian designer of the 50'. Hight cm 145
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Wood

Paul Evans Style Lane Pueblo Brutalist Oak Framed Double Mirror, 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Paul Evans style Mid-Century Modern Brutalist oak framed double mirror By Lane Furniture "Pueblo" collection USA, 1970s Measures: 55" W x 2" D x 40.25" H. ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Oak

Gold Plaster Frame Wall Mirror, Italy, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid-Century Italian wall mirror featuring a rectangular textured plaster frame with a gold finish. This mirror has a wooden backing and hardware for hanging. Sourced in Italy, 1970...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Plaster, Mirror

Italian Faux Bamboo Framed Mirror
Located in Denton, TX
Great size mirror that can be hung in either direction in solid brass nice patina.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Midcentury Brutalist Mirror by Lane
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury Brutalist mirror by Lane, American, circa 1960s. This piece retains it's original medium brown finish. If you prefer, we can re...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Walnut, Wood

Sinuous Etched Shield Shaped Italian Mirror, Italy, 1940s
Located in London, GB
Unique sculptural Italian 1940s mirror. An imposing shield and sinuous shaped etched mirror of imposing size. A fine etched line reproduces on the surface its sinuous curves whils...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Brass and Beveled Panel Mirror Karl Springer
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern brass and beveled panel mirror can be hung either vertical or horizontal in the manner of Karl Springer. Measurements are: 33" x 50".    
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Large Mid Century Italian Marbleized Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally nice quality Italian mirror. Marbleized mirror frame with all edges beveled, and having an ebonized wood trim around the outside. Italy, mid 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror

Mid-Century Wall Mirror Decorated Distressed Leather Upholstered Frame
Located in Manhasset, NY
The rectangular glass surmounted on a dark charcoal color distress leather upholstered frame.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Leather, Mirror

Designer 1970s Veca Made in Italy Mid-Century Modern Wall Cobalt Blue Mirror
By VECA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely sublime 1970s Veca hand made in Italy Mid-Century Modern wall mirror with cobalt blue frame This mirror is very collectable, made by a company with a cult following, they produced some of the most stylish mirrors of the 1970s. This piece looks cool in any setting In terms of the condition, it is free from chips, scratches and cracks, there will be some light patination in the form of some foxing to the backing plate...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror

Vintage Modern Decorative Wooden Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warm and whimsical, this elegant wall mirror brims with vintage allure. Its fantasy-like approach and detailed curvature allow it to Stand out in any ho...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Wood

Custom 42'' x 28'' Italian Brass Mirror by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian brass mirror by Le Lampade. 1950s Italian Gio Ponti style. This mirror can be custom made and several finishes are available.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Bronze Mirror Benny Luciano Frigerio
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Benny Luciano Frigerio Italian artist (attributed) Item: Italian bronze mirror.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Mirrors with Nickel Plated Trims, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano cobalt blue glass mirror, in stock Nickel plated cabochon accents. Glass texture and color are absolutely striking. Nickel p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Nickel

Mid-Century Style Rectangular Mirror Round Edges & Embossed Brass Frame Medium
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
“Swing” Trapezio Medium. The contemporary rectangular mirror with rounded edges and embossed brass frame is an exceptional choice for those seeking a touch of elegance and refineme...
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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

1970s Vintage Italian Geometric Diamond Shape Black & Mirrored Plate Kite Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Italian 1970s Rimadesio Vintage Italian black and clear mirrored geometric kite-shaped mirror. The intricate black and silver design adds a touch of artistry and curiosity, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Aluminum

Large Modern Round Thick Lucite Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
3 inch thick circular rough-cut mirrors. A single thick framed acrylic or Lucite mirror. The surface on the mirror is rough and individual, due their handcrafted cut. Please request ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Lucite

Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
Located in Rome, IT
This beautiful Venetian mirror features etched floral motifs adorning the mirrored frame. Along the edges of the frame are gold glass rope accents and numerous glass flowers. Excell...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Blown Glass

Huge Jansen Style Brass, Gunmetal & Copper Wall Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, large and very rare square vintage Mid-Century Modern brass, brushed patinated copper & gunmetal wall-mounted / hung vanity or hallway mirror by the Vereinigte Werkstätten ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Crystal, Brass

Elegant Mid -Century Italian Gilt-wood Mirror, 1950'
Located in Rome, IT
Large, Finely carved shield shape gilt-wood mirror. Very good vintage condition. In the style of Paolo Buffa the famous Italian designer of the 50'. Hight cm 140
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Wood

La Barge Moorish Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Midcentury giltwood Moorish style mirror with gold gilt frame and bevelled mirror. Made in Belgium for La Barge Mirrors of Holland Michigan.      
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Wool

Pair of Large Italian Midcentury Gilt-wood Mirror, 1950'
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Large Finely carved shield shape gilt-wood mirror. Very good vintage condition. In the style of Paolo Buffa the famous Italian designer of the 50'. Hight cm 145
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Wood

Spectacular Chromed Futuristic Mirror, France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
FRANCE, 1970's Spectacular Futuristic mirror Convex chromed metal with a deep asymmetrical reveal, mirrored glass with wide bevel Dimensions: 39 Diam...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Metal

Italian Mid 20th C Silver Gilt Scalloped Edge Wall Mirror, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian large-scale silver-gilt wall mirror with a wide scalloped frame. This impressive mirror, at 5 feet tall by 4 feet wide, will make a room. The stylish scalloped rectangular sh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Wood

Multi-Facets Mirror with Brass Garlands, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This decorative mirror is made of multi-facets mirrors with brass garlands. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Clean Lined Nickel Midcentury Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined nickel midcentury mirror, American, circa 1950s. Clean lined design with nice attention to detail, including interesting corner joinery. Retains warm original patina.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Round Mirror by Metalvetro Galvorame
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely round floating mirror with burgundy colored starburst(scalloped) pattern, center floating mirror is beveled and attached with nickel clips, shown with original sticker by manufacturer on back of...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror

Unique Frosted And Sculptural Mirror
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Originally designed for a hotel in Naples Italy, this mirror is composed of 4 elements of hand blown frosted glass held by chrome knobs.On the jointures there is some green reflects.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Chrome

Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
Located in Rome, IT
This beautiful Venetian mirror features etched floral motifs adorning the mirrored frame. Along the edges of the frame are glass rope accents and numerous glass flowers. You can inst...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Blown Glass

Snakeskin Embossed Leather Mirror in the Style of Karl Springer
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Mid-Century Modern rectangular mirror is spiral wrapped in snakeskin embossed leather finished with tessellated stone corners. Made in the design style of Karl Springer, the mir...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Stone

Gilt Metal Wall Mirror, Attributed to Ramsay, France, circa 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice gilt metal wall mirror, circa 1940, France. Gilt metal frame with decorative goat head, beveled mirror. Dimensions: 70 cm H, 44 cm W, 6 cm ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Metal

Wall Rattan Mirror, circa 1950, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Wall rattan mirror, circa 1950, France. Dimensions: 102 cm H, 72 cm W, 4 cm D. All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protection Guarantee. This item can be returned within 7 days of...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Rattan

Large Italian Mid-Century Sunburst Mirror, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful gilt sunburst mirror, with a round mirrored glass center in moulded frame. Measures: Diameter 100cm It is a reflection of something else, and has nothing to do with the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Art Glass

Midcentury Sculptural Mirror with Rose Quartz and Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury sculptural mirror by Jacques Duval Brasseur with a beautiful Rose Quartz centerpiece and Amethyst stones for the ram's eyes.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Amethyst, Metal

Extraordinary Italian Rococo Style Mirror of White Lacquered Gesso
Located in Chicago, IL
Extraordinary cast gesso Italian Rococo style mirror in white lacquer with filigree and shell detail. Perfect for a vanity, over mantel or in the bedroom over a long dresser. Serge R...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gesso, Mirror

Karl Springer Style Round Mirror With Faux Tigers Eye Lacquered Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful round mirror with very unusual 'tigers eye' lacquered finish. A stunning look Ive never seen before. Very much the style of, and possibly by, Karl Springer. Original beve...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Large Handmade Inlaid Bone Octagonal Mirror in the Style of Enrique Garcel
Located in London, GB
A large handmade inlaid bone octagonal mirror in the style of Enrique Garcel.
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Bone, Mirror, Wood

Murano Strong Violet Glass and Brass Console Wall Mirror, 2019
Located in Rome, IT
A strong violet frame reach the eye of the beholder leaving him entranced; of Murano violet art glass wall mirror. The structure of the wall mirror is ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Brutalist Wall Mirror Edged with Metal Circles in the Style of Curtis Jere
Located in London, GB
Brutalist rectangular wall mirror in the style of Curtis Jere with relief border in hand torched circles of brass and mild steel suspended randomly around t...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass, Cut Steel

A Tall Crackle Finish Painted Overmantel Mirror This is a Striking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Tall Crackle Finish Painted Overmantel Mirror This is a Striking piece it has a rectangular shape with curved corners at the top The mirror has a 4” moulded Frame with crackle f...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Pine

Large Murano Glass Gold Leaf Brass Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptional large Murano glass gold leaf and brass mirror that takes the main stage in any room. Composed of separate gold leaf fused glass...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Polished Chrome and Lucite Corner Mirror
Located in Westport, CT
Square Polished chrome and 12 rod Lucite corner Mirror,in the style Milo Baughman
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Chrome

Pair of Bamboo With Pebble Accent Mirrors Circa 1940's
Located in Hudson, NY
Very handsome pair of exceptional bamboo and pebble stone mirrors. Circa 1940's, just full of character and texture. Perfect for a master bathroom Suite or a pair of console...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Stone

Mid-century Modern mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Michel Contessa, Fontana Arte, Lane Furniture, and Cristal Arte. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $24,000 while the average work can sell for $3,500.

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