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MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe mid-century modern American 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.
Postwar American architects and designers were animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist “International Style” architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the ’30s 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, respectively, pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair. George Nelson and his design team created Bubble lamp shades using a new translucent polymer skin. Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were re-purposed: the Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs that used surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century 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, blonde-wood furniture — and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern American furniture 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
'Cammei Marbalia' Round Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1970s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the 'Cammei Marbalia' (Marbled Cameos in Italian) mirror by Piero Fornasetti, signed on the back with the Fornasetti label, is a gorgeous collectors piece ideal for the inter...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Gispen Full Length Chrome Rolling Mirror
By Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gispen tubular chrome framed full length rolling mirror. In original condition with visible scratching and wear to the frame The mirror has visible discoloration and patina c...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Chrome
Mid Century talian Brass Wall Mirror by Fontana Arte, Milano 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fine wall mirror Fontana Arte MIlano manufacturer,
with original brass beautiful patina.
The sweet shape and well proportioned give to this mirror an elegant touch feminity.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Brass
Wall Mirrors 'Saturn' Vintage Style ‘Glass Frame’
Located in Paris, FR
Small wall mirrors.
Many models available: different shapes, sizes and colors.
Measures: Diameter between 12.5 cm and 21.5 cm
Prices from 210€ to 315€
Made from vintage glas...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern mirror bamboo and rattan handcrafted, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By unknown designer.
In original condition with minor wear consistent o...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Rattan
Fontana Arte Wall Mirror by Max Ingrand in Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian wall mirror by Fontana Arte from 1950. Design Max Ingrand. The mirror is the typical workmanship of Max Ingrand, in fact the glass underneath the mirror has been ha...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Brass
Italian Mirror in Nickeled Brass
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful Italian vintage mirror in brass from the 40s.
Its special feature is its shape, which resembles a heart.
The edge of the mirror is made of nickel plated brass and has a b...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Brass
Oval Mirror with Bone Inlay, Callison Mirror
Located in New York City, NY
Made of solid wood and topped with camel bone chips, this mirror frame adds a calming magnificence to any space. Each chip is hand carved in small hexagons to align with the convex w...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Bone
French Hand Mirror Frame in Rattan Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury rattan hand mirror,
French, circa 1970.
Good vintage condition
Shipping:
L22 P2 H38 0.340kg.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Rattan, Mirror
Pair of Rattan Bamboo Round Mirrors, Franco Albini Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
French modern round mirrors, bamboo, rattan. France, 1960s
These mirrors feature two concentric bamboo frames with an intrincated undulated rattan pattern between them. In the style...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern mirror boasts sculpted walnut trim and makes an impressive mirror for use on top of a bedroom dresser or updated to use as a hanging wall mirror. Plea...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Walnut
Midcentury Brass French Adjustable Table Mirror with a Two-Sides Stand, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury brass table mirror, the article was produced in France during the 1950s.
This amazing piece is made of brass with an adjustable two-sides stand.
It is a wo...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern mirror rattan handcrafted, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By unknown designer.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and u...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Rattan
Audoux & Minet Nautical 2 Light Sconce with Round Mirror France 1960 Midcentury
Located in Miami, FL
Wall mirror or 2 light sconce with 2 lights designed by Audoux & Minet made in France 1960s.
Sturdy rope handwoven and crafted into a round wall mirror and 2 arm light with turned w...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Rectangular Brass Mirrors
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Italian brass mirrors in an easy rectangular shape. Available to purchase individually.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Wall Mirrors 'Saturn' Vintage Style 'Glass Frame'
Located in Paris, FR
Small wall mirrors.
Many models available: different shapes, sizes and colors.
Measures: Diameter between 12.5 cm and 21.5 cm
Prices from 210€ to 315€
Made from vintage glas...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Vintage Fisheye Mirror
Located in Bastogne, BE
- Vintage Fisheye mirror
- Gilding on metal
- Circa 1970s
- Made in Belgium.
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Metal
20th-Century Vintage Gold Frame Wood Bed Mirror with Flowers, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A mirror in a golden decorative frame with flowers. The frame is made of wood. Perfect for bedroom as a decoration over the bed. Mirror is in very good vintage condition, no damage o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Mirror, Giltwood
Hand Carved Giltwood Mirror with Scalloped Edges
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand carved giltwood mirror with scalloped edges.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid Century Modern Gilded Neoclassical Chinoiserie Mirror Signed by La Barge
By La Barge
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite chinoiserie reverse hand painted glass, gilt and églomisé mirror was realized by the esteemed American producer, La Barge, circa 1980. The piece features two chromed a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Gold
'Greca' Greek Key Round Mirror by Piero Fornasetti, Signed, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the 'Greca' (Greek in Italian) mirror by Piero Fornasetti, signed on the back with the Fornasetti label, is a gorgeous collectors piece ideal for the interior designer lookin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1950's Original Gispen Chrome Framed Rolling Mirror
By Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gispen tubular chrome framed full length rolling mirror. In original condition with some visible scratching and some wear to the frame. The mirror has visible crazing and dis...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Handrubbed Walnut Mirror by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Co.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and austere mirror was designed by the legendary T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Co. in the United States, circa 1950. It offers a clean rectangular shadowbox frame...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Irina Jaworska, Line Vautrin School Green Glass Metal Talosel Wall Mirror
By Line Vautrin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Metal wall mirror or hand mirror with green glass inlays atrributed to Irina Jaworska ( Line Vautrin School ), France 1970s.
Lead framed gilt mirorr with pressed pattern and glass i...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Lead, Metal
3 Panels Rattan and Mirrored Palm Tree Shaped Folding Screen
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful handmade natural rattan and mirrored screen in perfect condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Rattan
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Blonde Wheat Mirror
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century maple blonde wheat mirror
Mirror measures: 52 wide x 2 deep x 35.5 inches high
?All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintag...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Maple
1960s German Erco Round Illuminated Backlit Lucite Wall Mirror
By Erco
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s German, Erco lighting, illuminated, backlit, lucite-framed, round, mirrored-glass wall mirror. The glass mirror is surrounded by a frosted-iced lucite frame which is screwed on...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Handsome Pair of Lattice Top Walnut Mirrors American Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of solid walnut lattice top mirrors. Well-crafted and very stylish these mirror can be used in any room together or separately.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Large Round Porthole Wall Mirror in Brass by C Jere
By Curtis Jere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large matching pair of wall mirrors made by Curtis Jere in the 1970s. This porthole mirror features a polished brass / gold frame with a circular mirror.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Delicious Gold Flower Murano Glass Mirror, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Italian Murano glass rectangular mirror with dozens of graceful hand blown gold color flowers.
Available also with acquamarine blue color the same dimension.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Blown Glass
French Design Large Rattan Mirror
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Horizontal or vertical mirror composed of a rectangular, round and aerial rattan structure, Bohemian chic design and trendy style!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
Elegant Midcentury Brass Framed Mirror, France
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful brass framed mirror made in France. Very elegant with a beautiful and unique black mosaic lining in the glass and in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Fröseke AB Nybofabriken Midcentury Round Wall Mirror, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Sculptural round mirror with solid pine wood frame made by Fröseke AB Nybofabriken from the 1960s, Sweden. Massive frame with decorative wooden nails. Stamped: Made in Sweden. The mi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Pine, Mirror
Pair of 1950s Fontana Arte Wall Mirrors
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair Fontana Arte wall mirrors dating from the 1950s, the central bevelled oval is mounted on a smoky taupe mirror with a decorative scolloped edge.
Dimensions: 75cm x...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Midcentury Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi Curved Wood Italian Wall Mirror, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century curved wood elliptical wall mirror. This fantastic piece was designed by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi in Italy during the 1960s.
This great item is wonderful ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak, Glass, Wood
1950's Gispen Chrome Standing Mirror with Wheels
By Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gispen thick tubular chrome framed full length rolling mirror with original wheels and side bar frame support. In original condition with visible scratching and wear to the f...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
Large, Heavy Mirror by Carl Auböck, Vienna, 1950/60
By Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large wall mirror made by Carl Auböck in Vienna, Austria around 1960. Pictured in the Auböck catalogue under the Production number 38.
Hard to find on the market.
An identical...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage pair of 1960's table lamps that are hand-crafted out of caramel & brown color ceramic and are in working condition. These fabulous lamps have been professionally restored, ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Round Mirror in Brass by Arch. Augusto Savini
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful round mirror designed by Augusto Savini in the 70's.
The frame of the mirror was made of fine gilded brass, which gives a touch of extra shine when mirrored.
The Augusto ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Brass
1950s Italian Brass Shield Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage slender brass shield mirror from Italy, 1950's. Nice age and patina to brass.
Measures 27.25" H x 16.75" width top x 8" width bottom.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Metal Octagonal Frame with Closable Doors Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century metal octagonal frame with closable doors wall mirror, 1950s
Floor mirror with three octagonal shaped doors and square section metal frame, with two central legs...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Psychedelic 1960s Black and White Vinyl Oval Wall Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
An amazing 1960s wall-mounted mirror, featuring an ovoid shape with glossy soft plastic or vinyl puffy edge in an incredible black and white psychedelic swirl pattern. Brass hook to ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plastic, Wood
20th Century Modern Gold Italian Big Sunburst Mirror, Giltwood, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fish-eye mirror in a golden decorative sun-shaped frame from Italy. The frame is made of wood. Good condition, no damage or cracks in the frame, the mirror pane has minimal flaws. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Contemporary White Oak Rattan Bronze Tinted Mirror by SinCa Design
Located in Tolland, CT
A bronze tinted mirror is framed by a contemporary white oak frame that mimics the pattern created by the woven rattan cane from which it is constructed. As artful as it is functiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Rattan, Mirror, Oak
Italian Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Mirror Gilded Wooden Frame 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Italian mid-century mirror faux bambou wood gilded 1970s
Rectangular mirror with fine ribbed gilded wood moldings as frame structure -Three-dimensional structure
This heavy, valu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Sea Green Diamond Murano Glass Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Large sea green diamond Murano glass mirror
Customizable sea green diamond cut Murano glass mirror.
Vivid and intense sea green glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Italian Polished Brass Table Mirror with Marble Adjustable Vanity Base, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful table mirror in brass with adjustable marble vanity base vanity.
This elegant midcentury table or makeup mirror was designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s.
...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Brass
Karl Springer Style Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror with Brass Keystone
Located in Houston, TX
Large midcentury mirror with faux tortoise shell design topped with a large brass keystone after Karl Springer, circa 1970s. This handsome Modernist mirror measures: 41” in diameter....
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
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Brass
Pair of Large Twisted Murano Glass and Brass Frame Mirrors, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of large contemporary twisted Murano glass and brass frame mirror, in stock
Light gold/ yellow with solid brass accent
Inner thin brass gallery
Handcrafted by a team of artis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Interesting Ceramic Mirror, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Baroeul, FR
This very nice and interesting small mirror is made of ceramic in the orange tons. This is a very nice French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern mirror bamboo and rattan handcrafted, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By unknown designer.
In original condition with minor wear consistent o...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Rattan
Walnut Wall Mirror with Brass Rings
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s walnut wood wall mirror with brass ring accents. Hardware is included. No marks.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Art Deco Style Mirror with Clear and Champagne Tinted Mirrored Panels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style mirror with clear and champagne tinted mirrored panels and brass trim, American, 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Elegant Giltwood Sunburst Convex Mirror, France, 1950s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Elegant and beautiful gilded carved wooden framed Sunburst mirror made in the ‘50s in France. Very elegant and in good condition with normal wear due to use and age. Born in France d...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Painted Wood Mirror Attributed to Emiel Veraneman, Belgium, 1975
Located in Brussels, BE
Unusual beveled mirror with a asymmetrical painted wood frame.
Geometrics black forms and bone trompe l'oeil background.
Attributed to Emiel Veraneman, Belgium around 1975.
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Paint
Italian Brass Scroll Top Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Italian brass mirror with a charming scroll top element. A gorgeous piece for an entryway, powder room or as an accent piece.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Cristal Arte Crystal Double-Layered Italian Wall Mirror, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing wall mirror with a crystal double layer. It was produced in Italy during 1960s and it is attributed to Cristal Arte.
It is very rare as it has two overlapped wall mirrors ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Italian Brass Mirror, Italy, 1950's Organic Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Organic wall mirror in the bean shape, produced in Italy, 1950s. Organically cut mirror glass is framed brass.
Other designers of the period include Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte, Max I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
