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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
Italian round mirror, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian round mirror, 1960s. Dimensions: H total with lace 100 cm; D= 60 cm; D= 5 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Leather, Glass, Wood

Wall Mirror, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Mid-century design wall mirror with two thin wooden strips, brass rivets and octagonal mirror disc.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Mirror in the manner of Gio Ponti made of teak
Located in Berlin, DE
Teak mirror, designed in the style of the renowned Gio Ponti. This piece encapsulates the elegance and simplicity of mid-century modern design. This mirror features a geometric frame...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Teak

Fontana Arte, Brass table mirror, Italy, 1940s
Located in Argelato, BO
Fontana Arte, Table mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Palwa, Rectangular Backlit Wall Mirror, Gilt Brass and Crystal Flowers
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-20th century illuminated rectangular wall mirror by German manufacturer Palwa. The mirror is framed with a double border of delicate flowers and petals made from faceted crystal...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Crystal, Brass

Tall Rectangular Brass Mirror with Loop Detail by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall custom Italian-style mirror with brass frame and three dimensional loops at the top. Handmade in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different sizes and finishes.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Shield Shaped Brass Mirror with Scrolls
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian shield shaped brass wall mirror with scroll decorations. This original midcentury period mirror has beautiful rich patina to the brass with wood backing.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

1940s Plaster Mirror in the Manner of Serge Roche
Located in CA, CA
Dating from the 1940s, this beautiful, cream, stucco mirror in the manner of Serge Roche shows perfectly the three design elements of which he never tired: Mirrors, stucco, and curve...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Plaster

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

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Mirror, Wood

Pair of Elegant Italian Mid -Century Brass Mirrors 1950'
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of brass mirror in the style of Gio Ponti, 1950s Very good vintage condition .
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Italian Oval Wall Mirror by Bonacina
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Italian Oval Wall Mirror attributed to Bonacina, a renowned Italian furniture and decor brand known for its expertise in rattan and bamboo c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bamboo, Mirror

Large Swedish Modern Mirror in Brass by Nordiska Kompaniet 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
A beautiful modernist mirror produced by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), circa 1950. The design is simple and expresses a low key elegance, typical for the Swedish Modern design era. Condi...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Birch

Mid Century Modern Vintage Oval Brass Wall Mirror Full Length Mirror 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage oval wall mirror from brass and facetted mirror glass 1950s Italy. Amazing wall mirror with thick solid brass frame and two brass clasps as decor, while th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Spectacular LargeBacklit Mirror Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass by Palwa, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality gilded wall mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany, 1970s It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated with many pieces of cut crysta...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Contemporary Brass Mirror Murano Glass, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary wall mirror, full brass and large pieces of Amber murano glass with relief diamond point. Small artisanal workshop. The mirror can be hang horizontally also.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Style Goatskin Wall Mount Console and Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning console and mirror in the style of Karl Springer. In goatskin with browns, blacks, beige coloration. Console is 6 stacked layers of various sizes with softly round...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Goatskin, Wood

Decorative Mirror on Mirror Attributed to Labarge
Located in New York, NY
Interesting mirror on mirror construction, having an oval mirror placed on a rectangular mirror ground. Mirrors surrounded by brass tone anodized al...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

S.S. United States Wall Mirror with Aluminium Frame
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a wall-mounted rectangular mirror from the original men's dressing room of the SS United States ocean liner. As with most of the fittings, fixtures and furnishings on this 19...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Aluminum

French Mid-Century Modernist Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from France in the mid-century Modernist style. This sleek piece has a large central rectangular mirror bordered by a chrome and brass frame. This piece is in excellent vintag...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Brass Shield Shaped Wall Mirror, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. It features a wooden and brass frame. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use such as signs of oxidation, but overall it can be ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Wall Mirror with Brass Frame, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Elegant mid-century mirror with shiny brass frame and pointed shape for real vintage lovers. Made in Italy in the 1960s approximately. The brass have been polished and is shiny, in g...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Mid Century Italian Smoked Wall Mirror 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid Century Italian Smoked Wall Mirror from the 1980s features a sleek smoked glass design, embodying the style of the era.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Infinity Wall Mirror, Gold Leaf, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Infinity mirror, Modern Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Infinity wall mirror reflects the pass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Thomasville Midcentury Hollywood Regency Sculpted Walnut Framed Wall Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sculpted walnut framed large wall mirror By Thomasville USA, circa 1960s Measures: 59.5"W x 2"D x 37.38"H. Very good origin...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Walnut

French Riviera Rattan Mirror in the Style of Vivai del Sud, France, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Charming French Riviera Mid-Century Rattan Mirror, circa 1960s A lovely small French Riviera rattan mirror, handmade in France circa the 1960s. In the style of Vivai del Sud...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Rattan, Wood

Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi Elongated-Oval Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian, elongated, oval mirror dates back to the 1960s. It was designed by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi. The mirror has a very special shape, the oval length of the dark stain...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Rosewood

Charles Hollis Jones Brass Vanity Dressing Tabletop Mirror, Double-Sided 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Charles Hollis Jones Brass Vanity Dressing Tabletop Mirror, Double-Sided 1960s Offered for sale is a Charles Hollis Jones double-side vanity or dressing tabletop mirror circa 1965. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bronze

1970s Oval Wooden Mirror, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large Italian Mid-Century Style Wall Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom Made Italian Mid-Century Modern style wall mirror by Adesso studios. Large and impressive mirror made with high quality materials and design featuring an elegant flowing brass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Mid-Century Illuminated Mirror, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Spiegel with back lighting. The mirror consists of two elements, the assembly plate with the electrical system and the mirror surface with the decorative frame. The fram...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Metal

Gold sunburst mirror in resin with convex mirror, France ca. 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Gold sunburst mirror in resin with convex mirror, France ca. 1960 France / 1960 / sunburst mirror / resin, mirror / mid-century / vintage Authentic gold sun mirror...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Resin

Mid Century Wall Mirror with Walnut and Capiz Shell Frame
Located in New York, NY
Chic rectangular wall mirror having a voguish frame with walnut trim surrounding its gold toned capiz shell interior. Currently configured to hand vertically, the mirror can easily be reconfigured to hang horizontally if you prefer. Total H 48 x...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Shell, Mirror, Walnut

Wall Mirror by Josef Frank Svenskt Tenn, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
A delicate mirror with a thin brass loop frame. An absolute design classic from the 1950s. This round brass mirror was designed by Austrian designer Josef Frank for the renowned Swed...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Vintage Beautiful Italian Rectangular Wood Wall Mirror 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"An exquisite vintage Italian rectangular wood wall mirror from the 1980s, showcasing the timeless beauty of Italian craftsmanship and des...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1950s Chaty Vallauris Metal Black Mirror with Arabesque finish
Located in London, GB
Black metal square mirror from the 60s with metal arabesque finish by CHATY Vallauris well known for its sunburst mirrors. Two possible positions.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Cut Steel

70s Red Dual Mirror by Roberto Maderna for GEDY - Italian Portable Mirror
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step back into the glamorous 70s with this exquisite tabletop vanity mirror designed by Roberto Maderna for GEDY. Crafted in the 70s, this vintage piece is a perfect blend of functio...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Plastic

Pair Osvaldo Borsani Wall Mirrors with Floating Marble & Giltwood Consoles
Located in Hanover, MA
An exceptional and extremely rare pair of trapezoidal mirrors and floating giltwood and marble consoles designed by Osvaldo Borsani 1946. Authenticated by the Borsani Archives. Hand ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Marble

1980s Large Asian Carved Wood Mirror
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mithé Espelt Ceramic Hand Mirror Model "Quadrille" circa 1952
Located in London, GB
Rare hand-faced mirror designed by one of the greatest French ceramists Mithé Espelt (1923-2020) “Quadrille” model circa 1952. Gold enameled terracotta with cracked green cabochons. ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Gold

Vintage Mid Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Style Walnut Pecan Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dresser Mirror Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Pecan. Beveled glass. Believed to be Kent Coffey Perspecta. Serial number on rear. Hanging hardware not include...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Glass, Walnut

Gianni Celada Italian Designer for Fontana Arte
Located in bari, IT
A wall mirror model Brama by Gianni Celada for Fontana Arte. FontanaArte S.p.A. is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and sp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Large MCM 51" Wide Light Walnut Bow Tie Rectangle 3D Frame Wall Mirror MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large MCM 51" Wide Light Walnut Bow Tie Rectangle 3D Frame Wall Mirror MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Glass, Walnut

Vintage Studio Koa Wood Foldable Mirror
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century round foldable mirror with adjustable stand in koa wood. This versatile hand crafted piece is compact in size and can used as a table or small van...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Set of Matching Mirrors by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Rare set of matching mirrors designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Mahogany framing and caning fully restored. Original mirrors i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Large Mid-Century Modern Romeo Rega Style Chrome and Brass Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern Romeo Rega style chrome and brass wall mirror.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Large Curved Top Brass Frame Mirror No. 01, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A large scale 1970s Italian wall or floor mirror featuring an elegantly curved top and subtly tapered silhouette. This mirror has a delicate brass frame with a beautiful aged patina....
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Mid-Century Faceted Mercury Glass Mirrors
Located in Roma, RM
This pair of large faceted oval mercury glass mirrors from France was made in the 1940’s . Each of the large oval mirrors is framed by 48 pieces of cut mercury glass mirror mounted o...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood

Circular Mirror in the Manner of Fornasetti, from Italy 1950
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Round mirror in the style of Piero Fornasetti, motif - shells, Italy 1960s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Wall Mirror Designer Ico Parisi for MIM Original Label
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Wall mirror designed by Ico Parisi in late '50s and produced by MIM Mobili Italiani Moderni. The mirror frame is made of wood. The back of the mirror is as well in wood and there is ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Wood

Pedersen & Hansen Teak Mirror
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Pedersen & Hansen. Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Teak. Condition: This Pedersen & Hansen Teak mirror is in excellent vi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Teak, Mirror

Mid-Century Modern Round Mirror Wood Frame Marquetry, Ebony Wood & Bird Eye
Located in Porto, PT
The Cora Mirror is a modern round wall mirror that seamlessly blends functionality with style. Its warm wood frame, combined with a unique geometric marquetry pattern, infuses the mi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Natural Fiber, Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Lacquer, Ebony

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 Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Mirror

1970 Sculptural Tessellated Black and Brown Marble Stone Rectangular Wall Mirror
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a sculptural wall mirror, circa the 1970s. A rectangular tessellated marble highlights the material's organic texture, while a slim iron frame gives it a...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Marble, Iron

Unique Large Beveled Circular Wall Mirror in Gold
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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Early 2000s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Unusual Illuminating Molded Plastic Mirror, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual mirror is made of molded plastic enlightened on the back part. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plastic

Hand Painted Chinoiserie Wall Mirror for LaBarge
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant, substantial and finely detailed wall mirror having a ridged brass frame and expressive hand painted chinoiserie decoration, signed by the artist.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cartier Classic Tank Pivotal Axis Table Mirror Gold-Plated, 1970
Located in Vis, NL
For your consideration a beautiful tank inspired shaped table mirror by Cartier with back hinged axis. 1970s made in France. This piece is in good vintage condition with ligh...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Gold Plate

Treccia Vanity Mirror by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano
Located in Munich, DE
Impressive mirror, executed in very rare brown glass “a treccia” (large twisting). Stamped “Venini Murano” and “Made in Italy”. Perfect condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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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