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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 legendary 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.

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
Period: Mid-20th Century
White Lacquered Scandinavian Wall Mirror attr. Luxus Vittsjö Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming circular Wall mirror in white lacquered wood was designed in Sweden in the 1960s in the same manner and style as the works by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for LUXUS Vittsjö...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Arched Ornate Carved Gilt Wood Framed Mirror. Circa 1940s
Located in Seattle, WA
This Mirror has a beautifully unique shape, with an Arched top and slight bend to the sides. Rounded edge on the bottom, as well. Carved wood frame has been painted a gold tone. Stam...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

French Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Metal in Small Scale, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mini sized sunburst mirror in gilt iron. France, 1950s Lovely handcrafted gilt iron mini sunburst mirror. The frame is comprised by alternating iron leaves and rays finished with gol...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

1960s Mid-century Modern Brass Italian Wall mirror in the manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing mid-century modern, well-shaped, solid brass wall mirror handcrafted in Italy in the Fifties in the manner of Gio Ponti, who used these wall mirrors to furnish the most pr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Mid-Century Polished Brass Rectilinear Open Frame Oval Mirror by John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
This materially excellent and well composed Mid-Century Modernist Oval Mirror W/Rectilinear Open Frame in Polished Brass is by John Widdicomb and originates from the United States, C...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Large Rosewood Mirror, Mid 20th Century Danish
Located in Bristol, GB
A large wall mirror with a wide, minimalist frame in richly grained rosewood.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Rosewood

Rare Large Signed Ercole Barovier Pink Murano Glass & Brass Vanity Mirror 1940s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
We are extremely proud to be able to offer this absolutely stunning, large and very rare Italian oversized Mid-Century brass and pink twisted 'rope' pink Murano glass vanity, desk or...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Mirror by Santambrogio & De Berti
Located in London, London
Wall mirror Attributed to Santambrogio & De Berti Black metal frame Brass details Italy 1960
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Metal, Brass

An Italian Mid Century Single Wall Mirror , Italy 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A decorative Italian Mid Century single wall mirror. Original mirror panels with patinated satin nickel corner bracket details.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern oval wall mirror, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern oval wall mirror, 1950s Oval shaped wall mirror. It has a decorative slant along the entire circumference. The support base is made of wood and supports an...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Midcentury Italian Modernist Shaped Walnut Brass Scroll Mirror, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian modernist shaped mirror with lacquered walnut frame and brass scroll decoration in the style of Gio Ponti. This exquisi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Mid-Century Rectangular Mirror in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century French Riviera style rectangular mirror in bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker. This gorgeous mirror was produced in Italy during the 1970s. This mirror has a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

large square bamboo mirror, France 1960's
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Large square mirror. The wide frame is veneered with bamboo. Frame width: 21 cm, 8.3 inches Very strong build on an oak frame France, probably French Riviera ( Côte d'Azur ) Circa...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bamboo, Oak

Wood Round Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Incredible mid-century teak wall mirror. The frame is made from several pieces of wood that have been woven together, creating a beautiful variety of colours and textures. In excelle...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Walnut

20th Century Dino Gavina and Lucio Fontana Wall Panel/ Mirror
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina was an Italian designer, entrepreneur, and publisher. He began his career in the 1940s working on stage sets. Visual arts were a great passion for Gavina. In 1960, Dino G...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Steel

Italian mid-century modern Three-door table mirror in brass white wood, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Three-door table mirror in brass and white wood, 1950s Three-door table mirror with white painted wooden structure and brass profiles. The 3 mirrors have a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Antique Gilded Mirror
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Stunning antique mirror with gilded frame. Mirror with carved frame. Good condition, ready for use.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

1950s Italian Brass Mirror with Squiggle
Located in London, London
Mirror Brass frame Brass flat wire squiggle Patinated Very slight foxing to the mirror Italy 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon - Taliesin Group Mirror - Mahogany - Circa 1955
Located in Decatur, GA
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon - Taliesin Group rectangular mirror circa 1955/56. Solid Mahogany. All original - looks to have been hardly, if ever used. Mahogany has been...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Glass, Mirror, Mahogany

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

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Metal

Mithe Espelt Flower Shaped Mirror With Orange Petals
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic mirror shaped like a flower with orange petals. Vertical metal stem on which is attached two green coloured ceramic leaves. Made by Mithé Espelt. Marie Thérèse Espelt, ak...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Ceramic

Baroque Spanish XL Sunburst Mirror, Gilt Silvered Wood and Barbola Flower Detail
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Carved Gilt and Silvered Wood Sunburst Mirror Double Layered Giltwood Sunburst Mirror with Carved Polychrome Floral Details. Spain, 1960s. This wall mirror features a layer o...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Biscuit Shaped Large Wall Mirror
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing mid-century modern biscuit shaped big wall mirror hand-crafted in Italy in the Fifties in the manner of Gio Ponti which he used these wall mirrors to furnish the most pres...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte Attribution, Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Italian mirror in walnut 1960s.
Located in bari, IT
Walnut wood frame mirror with pentagon shape Italian production 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Walnut Oval Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Large oval mirror with curved wooden frame, made in Italy in the 1960s. Wooden back panel. Good overall condition, some marks due to normal use over time.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

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

Materials

Brass

Large geometric lined golden belgian mirror, 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950s / gold mirror / resin / mid-century / vintage A stunning golden mirror from the fifties with stylish geometric form and elegant decorated frame. This exquisite mirro...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Resin

Italian Modern Blue Fontana Arte Style Beveled Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Blue Fontana Arte Style Beveled Mirror . This stylish Italian mid century oval mirror has a cobalt blue mirrored exterior with a sca...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror

Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Sunburst Round Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful sunburst round wall mirror in bamboo and rattan. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Oval Wall Mirror by Franco Albini, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful oval wall mirror in bamboo and rattan by Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The mirror, original of the period, shows small signs of discolouration. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, 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

Fontana Arte, Large Brass Framed Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and large rectangular brass framed wall mirror with gently tapering sides. Backed with wood panel.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

French Riviera Round Mirror with Double Rattan Frame and Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century round mirror with a double frame in curved bamboo canes and woven wicker. This fantastic item was produced in Italy in the 1970s. The mirror features a double ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Luxurious vintage gold and black mirror, belgium 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950s / gold and black mirror / resin / mid-century / vintage A large mirror with gold and black frame in elegant lines, Belgium, made in the 1950s. Crafted in resin, this...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Resin

Italian Modernist Round Mirror with Blue Mirrored Edging
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this round mirror dates from the 1960s. Center mirror is framed by applied blue colored glass elements. Back has a metal hanger. Unknown maker. Very good overall vint...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Rectangular Italian Wall Mirror
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A solid brass wall mirror designed and manufactured in Italy in the manner of Gio Ponti, who used this type of mirror in the most beautiful houses in Milan in the 50s. The brass boas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

1950s Italian Brass Mirror
Located in London, London
Mirror Brass frame Patination to brass Italy 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Large Brass Redctangular Wall Mirror, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful large rectangular mirror with a solid brass frame. This elegant mirror was made in Italy during the 1950s. This beautiful mirror has an rectangular frame made in solid bra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass, Metal

A large full length orignal oval 1950s Italian brass framed mirror
Located in London, GB
A large full length, orignal oval 1950s Italian brass framed mirror with wooden back. Has fixings to hang either landscape or portrait
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Wall Hanging Window Mirror with Drawers, Cloakroom or Bathroom
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Wall Hanging Window Mirror with Drawers, Cloakroom or Bathroom A very attractive and useful piece for bathroom or cloakroom, the mirror is in a blue/green colour, it has 6 small mi...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Pine

Spanish Baroque XL Sunburst Mirror, Gilt Silvered Wood & Barbola Flower Detail
Located in Barcelona, ES
Giltwood Spanish Polychromed Barbola Sunburst Mirror Double Layered Giltwood Sunburst Mirror with Carved Polychrome Floral Details. Spain, 1960s. This wall mirror features features a...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Italian Mid Century Murano Wall Mirror 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your space with our Vintage Italian Mid Century Murano Wall Mirror from the 1940s. This exquisite piece boasts a Murano twi...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Two French Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron 'Sunburst' Wall Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of French midcentury wrought iron mirrors in the form of sun burst /star/ starburst. Priced and sold individually.  
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Modernist Brass Oval Grand Scale Wall Mirrors, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pair of Italian Modernist Brass Oval Wall Mirrors, Italy, circa 1950 This pair of Italian Modernist oval brass mirrors offers a grand scale that brings both light and depth to any i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker Rectangular Mirror, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury rectangular mirror in bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker. This gorgeous mirror was produced in Italy during the 1970s. The mirror features a double frame in bambo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Mirror

1950s Italian Brass Mirror
Located in London, London
Mirror Brass Italy 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

MidCentury Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful mirror console in typical Italian style by Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani. This piece of furniture has a very luxurious look and certainly comes from an im...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Midcentury Wall Mirror in Copper by Santambrogio & De Berti, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular wall mirror in embossed copper decoration on the upper and lower part by Santambrogio & De Berti. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The original label ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Metal, Copper

Richly decorated wall mirror in resin with golden ornaments and smoked mirror gl
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / mirror / resin, mirror and smoked glass mirror glass / mid-century / vintage Baroque style large wall mirror with extra wide frame, made in Belgium in the 1950s. Th...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Resin

French Riviera Curved Rattan Round Mirror with Chain, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century round mirror fully made in rattan. This lovely French Riviera style mirror was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This organic mirror was hand-crafted with pe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan, Wicker

Mid-Century Rectangular Mirror in Teak, Leather by Campo & Graffi, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century rectangular mirror in curved teak wood and leather. This fantastic piece was designed by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi in Italy in the 1960s. This wonderful piec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Leather, Mirror, Teak

Paul Frankl, Large Station Wagon Mirror, Maple, Mahogany, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large "Station Wagon" mirror designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, USA, c. 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Italian Round Wooden Hanging Wall Mirror, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A round Italian hanging wall mirror. 3 wooden frame parts. Leather frame and hanging rope. Beautiful with its amazing design.   
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Leather

Franco Albini French Riviera Large Oval Mirror in Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Large Mid-Century French Riviera oval mirror in curved rattan, bamboo and wicker. This gorgeous piece was designed by Franco Albini and produced in Italy during the 1960s. This lovely organic oval...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan, Cane

Rare Illuminated Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model Pistil 2044
Located in New York, NY
Rare Illuminated Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Model Pistil 2044. Having 24 cut crystal chunks attached to articulating brass arms. Framed by a curved concave glass back-pla...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror

1950s Tall Italian Brass Mirror
Located in London, London
Mirror Brass frame Tall Italy 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Octagon Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from France featuring a faceted octagon shaped frame with panels of eglomized mirror. The frame is made of a warm walnut wood.
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1950s French 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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