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Mid-Century Modern 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
French carved wooden mirror with elegant lined frame, 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950s / carved wooden mirror / mid-century / vintage design Organic lined wooden mirror with intricate details from the 1950s, designed and made in France. With a timeless ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Wall Mirror Made of L-shaped Punched Brass and Pink Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Guazzora, IT
This refined wall mirror, crafted from punched brass and pink Murano glass, embodies the elegance of Italian design. The solid birch wood frame is adorned with intricate brass acce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

1960s Rattan and Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror by Franco Albini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very decorative mirror was made in Italy in 1960s. It is typical of this period design and is all original. It was all handcrafted and is in perfect condition. It has got a beau...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Brass, Mirror Glass, Italy, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.    
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

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....
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Oak

Mid-century Round Green Murano Glass Italian Mirror by Mazzega, 1960s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century Round Green Murano Glass Italian Mirror by Mazzega, 1960s This round mirror, made in the 1960s, is an iconic piece by Mazzega, one of the leading Murano glass manufacture...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Metal

French Mid-Century Graphic Mirror in Anthracite-Silver by Jacques Hitier, 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
French Geometric Designed Mid-Century mirror in anthracite-silver by Jacques Hitier, published by Marly Frères 1960s. This fantastic mirror embodies an elegant nonchalance thanks t...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian Mid-Century Modern brass wall mirror. Attractive dog bone curved shaped frame in a patinated brass with original mirror plate. Perfect for a hallway or small bathroom, ready ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Mirrors - a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Danish mid-century modern teak wall mirrors, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Teak

French Gilded Wood Starburst Sunburst Mirror
Located in Vienna, AT
Wall mirror, wood, glass 20cm, 1950s, France. Wall mirror with a round mirror with surface and a sun-shaped frame made of gold painted wood, with a suspension device on the back, D.6...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Softwood

1970s Round Italian Mirror
Located in Praha, CZ
- Lacquered wooden frame - minor signs of use
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Wood

Ettore Sottsass Wall Mirror Made by Santambrogio E De Berti, circa 1950
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare mirror by Ettore Sottsass. From a small series produced by Santambrogio and De Berti in the late 1950s. Tinted and clear mirrored glass. This is the largest example from this s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror

Oiled Walnut Frame Mid Century Modern Rectangular Mirror.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Medium size mid century modern rectangular walnut mirror.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Illuminated Oval 26" Backlit Mirror Glass & Brass by Hillebrand, Germany 1950s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant illuminated oval backlit glass mirror with a brass loop frame. Manufactured by Hillebrand, Germany in the 1950s. Measures: height appr. ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Vintage Shield Shaped Wall Mirror with Brass Frame, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. It features a brass frame. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Oval Wall Mirror Wood Aluminum Golden Crystal Different Color, Italian, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Oval wall mirror wood aluminum golden crystal different color Italian design, 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Crystal, Aluminum

1970s Vintage German Oval Erco Back Lit Illuminated Lucite Glass Wall Mirror
By Erco
Located in London, GB
Vintage German lucite/acrylic illuminated back lit oval wall mirror. Manufactured by Erco in the 1970s. The oval glass mirror sits within an unusual abstract, sculpted and textured ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Metal

Midcentury Cesare Lacca Enameled Iron, Wood and Brass Italian Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury enameled iron, red sky plastic covered wood and brass finishes. This amazing piece design is attributed to Cesare Lacca and was produced in Italy during 1950s. ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Iron, Brass

Deco Style Vanity/Makeup Mirror with Magnifying Side by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage deco style vanity/Makeup mirror designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s. The mirror has a black anodized base with chrome fittings and chrome frame ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Metal, Chrome

Narciso Round Wall Mirror, Design by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Very stylish wall mirror designed by Sergio Mazza and produce by Artemide. It is a model Narciso
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Aluminum

Vintage 1960s Rattan and Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror by Franco Albini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very decorative mirror was made in Italy in 1960s. It is typical of this period design and is all original. It was handcrafted and is in perfect condition. It has got a beautifu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Sergio Mazza for Artemide "Narciso" Table Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Nickel-plated netallo table mirror, design Sergio Mazza for Artemide, produced in Italy in the 1960s. This striking piece consists of a revolving mirror...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Nickel

Irma Yourstone for Yourstone Keramik Blue Crystalized Glass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Irma Claesson learned to design beautiful ceramics during her years at Rörstrand, a Swedish porcelain workshop famous since 1726. While there she met her husband, Henry Yourstone and...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Ceramic, Glass

Italian 1950's Brass Shaped Wall Mirror with Horse Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A highly unique Italian 1950's brass shield shaped wall mirror with a brass carved sculpture of a horse surmounted in the center. With a thick beveled mirror plate and wonderful bra...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Italian Mid-century Modern Oval Gilt Wrought Iron Mirror with Curved Details
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-century Modern Oval Gilt Wrought Iron Mirror with Curved Details Offered for sale is an Italian mid-century modern gilt wrought iron oval mirror with curved details. The...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Wrought Iron

FONTANARTE - Pietro CHIESA - mirror with brass frame - ITALY 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
FONTANARTE - mirror attributed for quality, clean and elegant line to PIETRO CHIESA . It has the brass frame with patina and some small signs of time because it is original from 1950...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Midcentury Plastic Wall Mirror, Carrara & Matta, America Brevettato, Italy, 1970
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - marked - space age era - in style of Kartell
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Plastic

Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan wall mirror produced in Italy, 1950s.  
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Italian Brass Framed Vintage Wall Mirror Black Patina Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant vintage wall mirror with deep solid patina black brass frame and mirror glass. Made in Italy in the 1960s, original and not a reproduction. At the back the mirror is reinforc...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

French Mid-Century Rectangular Ceramic Mirror Louis XIV
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century Rectangular Ceramic Mirror Louis XIV. Height 12 by 9.8 inches.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Mirror

Italian Mid Century Hallway Entrance Mirror Coat Rack
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a stunning embodiment of mid-century modern elegance—the hallway mirror and coat rack by Cristal Art Italy. Measuring 77.96 inches in height and 40.16 inches in width, th...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Vanity Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass plated Nickel desk or vanity mirror. fully extended depth is 3.5
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Rattan Pyramid Mirror by Vivai Del Sud. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare and large pyramid wall mirror bamboo, rattan raffia, wicker by the manufacture Vivai del Sud italian design. Original manufacture stamp on the back. Famous design like, Ma...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bamboo, Wicker, Raffia, Rattan

1950s Italian Oval Brass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian elegant oval brass wall mirror with a rich patina on the brass frame. Finely constructed with wood backing.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Danish Modern Teak and Cane Wall Mounted Mirror or Hallway Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish, yet functional Danish hallway cabinet or wall mounted mirror in teak. The single, cane-fronted door slides to reveal storage divided by an adj...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Cane, Mirror, Teak

Dark brown ‘DZ84’ mirror by Benno Premsela for ‘t Spectrum
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This mirror, model DZ84, was designed by Benno Premsela for 't Spectrum. A minimalistic and very exciting design. The contrast and playfulness of the round frame and the square mirro...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Plywood

French Midcentury Mirror With Rose Border
Located in London, GB
A French Mid-Century bevelled mirror with an etched rose coloured border.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Modernist Oval Gold Leaf Double Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist oval gold leaf double mirror, American, circa 1960s. It exhibits wonderful patina and wear to the gold leafing, beautifully exposing a bit of ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Murano Glass Table Mirror by Barovier & Toso, Signed
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Barovier & Toso table mirror with frame in Murano Glass Torchon. Mirror with a gorgeous frame entirely in Murano Glass, worked in the way of "Torchon". The structure is in brass w...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Glass, Murano Glass

American Mid-Century Cream Tessellated Bone Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century circular wall mirror with a rectangle tessellated pattern
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Bone

Italian Wall Mirror, Sergio Mazza Style, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian wall mirror, Sergio Mazza style, 1970s. Dimensions: D= 62 cm; Depth = 4 cm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Grande Specchiera Cielo/Terra Rotante con Appendi Abiti
Located in Milano, IT
Questa grande specchiera rotante, è stata probabilmente realizzata artigianalmente su commissione. Non ne esiste un'altra uguale. E' composta da una solida struttura in ferro con due...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass, Iron

1970s Octagonal Wall Mirror in White Painted Walnut by Bottega Gadda Milano
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Large 1970s octagonal wall mirror in painted wood by Bottega Gadda, Milan. Bottega Gadda - Milano In 1970 Bottega Gadda was founded by Carlo Gadda, a sculptor, painter, engraver an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Walnut

Midcentury Murano Oval Emerald Art Glass and Brass Italian Wall Mirror, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning mirror in blazing Emerald color Murano glass, Venice. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. The mirror has a rear structure in wood, on which four Murano ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Fontana Arte Venetian Mirror by Pietro Chiesa, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Venetian Art Deco, hand engraved crystal mirror by Pietro Chiesa manufactured by Fontana Arte. Excellent vintage condition. Nothing touches, nothing clashes, which gives...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Framed Wall Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut framed wall mirror. USA, 1960s Measures: 46.63"W x 1.88"D x 38.75"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Early 20th Century White Wood Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century White Wood Mirror By unknown designer. Manufactured in France In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, ...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Italian Modern Green Beveled Mirror Inspired By Fontana Arte
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Green Beveled Mirror Inspired By Fontana Arte This lovely Fontana Arte style mirror has a decorative indented design around the pe...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Glass

Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Brass, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror produced in Italy, 1950s.  
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

French Audoux & Minet Octogonal Mirror, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Rectangular wall mirror from Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. This Franco-Swiss couple wanted to make art with everyday objects from simple materials. They were in opposition to Art Deco, which used luxurious materials. Their goal was also to make art accessible to a more popular audience. For this the couple favored a return to simple materials such as hemp ropes, beech and bamboo. Living in Provence, they were part of a collective of artists with whom they shared the same values, such as Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, String, Wood

Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and bamboo wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo, Mirror

Midcentury Floor Mirror Designed by Pierluigi Colli
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant mirror with console designed in Turin by Pierluigi Colli. Wrought iron structure with red little flowers that give to the mirror a touch of el...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Large French Tudor Wall Mirror by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning French convex wall mirror by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s-1960s. A relatively rare model called "Tudor". Textured talosel construction with si...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Silver Leaf

French Vallauris Studio-Crafted Faceted Ceramic Framed Mirror
Located in North Miami, FL
A hand-crafted Vallauris, France earthy toned faceted ceramic framed small wall mirror. Similar to the palette of Roger Capron, this lovely small wall mirror is a natural addition t...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Mirror

Maitland Smith Black White Tessellated Wall Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
A modern designer wall mirror produced for Maitland Smith in the Philipines. Rectangular body with a striking tessellated inlaid frame in alternating right-angled sections of mother ...
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1970s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Onyx

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Souk Caramel Mirror in Natural Walnut, Green Marble&Silk
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Created by the perfect combination of color, energy and shape, Souk Mirrors reflect the influences of overwhelming and visually fascinating souk markets in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Marble, Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Solid Teak, Mirror Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid teak wall mirror designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Mid Century Large Frame Beveled Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Large Frame Beveled Mirror. The Frame is decorated with an ivy motif and has a wonderful old patina finish. measures approx - 61 high...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mid-century Modern mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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 mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, wall decorations, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, mirror and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern 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 mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Cristal Arte, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, and Sergio Mazza. 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 mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $61 and tops out at $165,000 while the average work can sell for $2,400.

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