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Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Scandinavian Modern Signed Mirror by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Signed Mirror by Erik Höglund for Eriksmåla, Kosta Boda, 1967. Those familiar with Höglunds glass design will recognize the same simplicity, humor and a fine sense of material that defines his works in glass. He liked utensils to be robust, and a bit quirky. Among all types of wood, he favored pine, which he thought was as good as the most popular wood in the 1960s- imported teak. Erik Höglund, the Swedish "le enfant terrible" (1932-1988), was both a painter, sculptor as well as an craftsman. He worked for Kosta Boda, Strömbergshyttan and Eriksmåla. He are known in Sweden for his popular colorful glass and provokative motivs. These wooden pained mirrors...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Wood, Mirror

1960s Danish Teak + Linen Pier Mirror with Storage Coat Rack Pouches Cabinmodern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Uncommon wall mirror design. A Minimalist Danish take on the Classic pier mirror. Teak pegs, cloth/linen lined with pockets. Measures: Actual mirror W 20.5 x H 39 in. Clothe area...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Teak

Rosewood Mirror with Commode, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish chest of drawers with a mirror from the 1960s. Dimensions: Mirror: height 123 cm / width 68 cm Chest of drawers: height 45 cm / width 77 cm / depth 38 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Rosewood

Rosewood Mirror with Commode, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish chest of drawers with a mirror from the 1960s. Dimensions: Mirror: height 123 cm / width 68 cm Chest of drawers: height 45 cm / width 77 cm / depth 38 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Rosewood

1 of 4 Wall or Hand Mirror by Bech & Starup for Den Permanente Copenhagen
Located in Berlin, DE
A mirror in ebonized wood and brass by Bech & Starup for Den Permanente, Copenhagen in 1960s. It can be used both as a mirror to hand or as a wall hanging mirror. 4 pieces available.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Table Mirror Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Stone, Brass

1960s Swedish Full Length Mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant wall mirror manufactured in Sweden with a handcrafted teak-frame with bowed sides and original glass.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Teak

Mirror with Lamps Model Aristokrat by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mirror with lamps model Aristokrat by unknown designer. Produced by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Hand Mirror Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Hand mirror by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
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1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Midcentury Wall Mirror in Rosewood, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall mirror with frame in rosewood. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Rosewood

Table Mirror Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Table Mirror Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
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1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Brass, Nickel

Mirror Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden. Measure: Width: 51 ( 101 ) cm.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Brass, Nickel

Masquerade Engraved Round Mirror by Sebastian Alberdi for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Sophisticated mirrors engraved on one half, which come in three sizes in different shapes. The mirrors create a wonderful sparkle in the room and are as functional as they are decora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Swedish Modern Pewter Wall Mirror from Ystad Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pewter wall mirror from Ystad Metall, in a strict, simple shape. Contrasting, elaborate decoration on top, showing a beautiful Venus inside a shell, flanked by dolphins. Literatur...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Pewter

Brass Mirror Model 131, Glasmäster, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid brass. Very good condition. Signed. Measure: Diameter 32 cm.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Large Midcentury Scandinavian Mirror in Solid Pine, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Mirror in solid pine, made in Sweden in the 1970s. Great original condition.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Pine

Aksel Kjersgaard Mirror Produced by Odder in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mirror in rosewood designed by Aksel Kjersgaard. Produced by Odder in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Rosewood

Mirror Attributed to Josef Frank Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Modernist mirror in brass attributed to Josef Frank. Produced in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wall Mirror by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Mid-Century Modern teak framed wall mirror. In excellent original condition. Manufactured by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Teak

Mirror Produced by Ota in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mirror. Produced by Ota in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Beveled Edge Teak Wall Mirror
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern midcentury teak framed wall mirror is the perfect accessory for any modern entryway. A solid teak frame is showcased by a beveled edge. In excellent original condi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Teak

Swedish Modern Pewter Hand Mirror by Estrid Ericson, Firma Svenskt Tenn in 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish modern hand mirror by Estrid Ericson from Firma Svenskt Tenn. Made in pewter with brass handle. Model number A 1497. According to the Firma Svensk Tenns production papers: "Hand mirror with...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Pewter, Brass

Swedish Modern Mirror by Oscar Antonsson in Pewter from Ystad Metall, Made 1931
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Modern, Art Deco, mirror by Oscar Antonsson (1898-1960), in pewter from Ystad Metall, 1931. Stamped Ystad Tenn XX. The crown is decorated showing t...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Pewter

1950s Wall Shelf and Mirror by Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant, finely detailed and beautifully crafted mirror and accompanying wall shelf with a drawer in warm teak. The drawer in the shelf has handcut dovetail joints and is accessed...
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1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Mirror by Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Westport, CT
Scandinavian Modern Mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, meticulously restored by Stamford Modern. This iconic piece embodies timeless Scandinavian design, showcasing clean lines and functio...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Teak

Masquerade Engraved Oval Mirror by Sebastian Alberdi for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Sophisticated mirrors engraved on one half, which come in three sizes in different shapes. The mirrors create a wonderful sparkle in the room and are as functional as they are decora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Mirror, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid brass. Very good condition. Signed.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Mirror Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Pewter

Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Sterling Silver

Scandinavian Modern, Round Polished Brass Mirror with Cutouts
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern, round polished brass mirror. The frame has a “line and dot” design pierced around the frame. The mirror glass appears to f...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Wall Mirrors
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern pair of rosewood sculpted edge rosewood wall mirrors, Denmark. High quality construction and attention to design, ready to enjoy.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Rosewood

Large Midcentury Scandinavian Mirror in Solid Patinated Pine, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Mirror in solid pine, made in Sweden in the 1970s. Great original condition.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Pine

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror & Shelf by Jansen Spejle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed and constructed wall mirror made Jansen Spejle in Denmark. It consists of solid teak construction with beautiful detailed workmanship.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Teak

Swedish Modern, 1940s-1950s, Mirror with Etched and Engraved Decor
Located in Skanninge, SE
Swedish Modern, 1940s-1950s. Mirror with etched and engraved decor. There is one plate of etched and engraved glass above one full mirror plate to create a three-dimensional effect....
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Glass, Cut Glass

Estrid Ericson Mirror with Ivy and Gilded Detail for Svenskt Tenn 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ESTRID ERICSON AND SVENSKT TENN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful linen covered mirror by the Swedish pioneer in design, Estrid Ericson. The linen covered frame is decorated wi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Fabric

1 of 4 Hand or Table Mirror by Bech & Starup for Den Permanente Copenhagen
Located in Berlin, DE
A mirror in ebonized wood and brass by Bech & Starup for Den Permanente, Copenhagen in 1960s. It can be used both as a mirror to hand or as a make up table mirror. 4 pieces available.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Mirror Probably Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mirror in oak by unknown designer. Probably produced in Denmark.
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1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Oak

Swedish Mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Swedish mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson, circa 1960s. Wood polished. Mirror original condition.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Nutwood

1960s Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Mirror number 306 in teak frame designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard in the 1960s. The mirror is stamped by Aksel Kjaersgaards workshop o...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Large Scandinavian Solid Rosewood Hanging Mirror and Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid rosewood hanging mirror and shelf in excellent condition. Two in stock. Made in Sweden, circa 1960.  
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Rosewood

Hand Mirror in the Style of Estric Ericsson Probably Produced in Sweden
By Estrid Ericsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare hand mirror in the style of Estrid Ericsson. Probably produced in Sweden.
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1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Table / Wall Mirror Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table / wall mirror by unknown designer. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mirror Produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror in pine, brass and leather. Produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Teak Mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas Mäster
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautiful and seldom seen teak mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas mäster of Sweden. Featuring leather inset trim an...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Estrid Ericson Table Mirror Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare table mirror designed by Estrid Ericson. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Pewter

Mirror Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Art Deco mirror. Probably produced in Sweden.
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1930s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Uno & Östen Kristiansson Table Mirror Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Modern Swedish Grace, Art Deco Giltwood Mirror Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Grace, Art Deco giltwood mirror with decorative carving depicting a neoclassical urn flanked by a vine in a Meander motif. The mirror ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Decorative Midcentury Wall Mirror in Brass, Made in Sweden, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative wall mirror in patinated brass, designed and made in Sweden. Great original condition.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Large Mirror by Roland Wilhelmsson, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model. Signed. Solid pine. Excellent vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Pine

AB Markaryd Round Wall Mirror by Nils Troed
Located in San Francisco, CA
AB Markaryd polished aluminum round wall mirror designed by Nils Troed, signed.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

Mirror by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Very rare table mirror in brass and metal by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Made in his own workshop in the 1950s.
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1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mirror in Rosewood and Leather by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas Mäster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood and leather round wall mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas Mäster.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Rosewood

Table Mirror by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s
Located in Soho, London, GB
Designed in the 1960s by David Rosén for high-end department stores Nordiska Kompaniet. This mirror has very generous proportions and adjustable height that can vary from 48cm to 6...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Large Teak Wall Mirror Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A large and beautiful teak wall mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö attribution, see Under Luxus tak, page 118, Sweden around 1950-60. Organically rounded hand-craft...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Teak, Mirror

Large Mirror, Anonymous, Solid Wenge and Mirror Glass, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large mirror, anonymous, Denmark. 1980s. Solid wenge and mirror glass. Dimensions: H: 210 cm/ 6' 10 1/2'' W: 80 cm/ 31 1/2'' D: 8 cm/ 3 1/4''
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wenge

Round Mirror in Teak and Leather Produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Round mirror in teak and leather model nr 102. Produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Modern mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian 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, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Aksel Kjersgaard, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Kai Kristiansen, and Luxus Vittsjö. 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 $185 and tops out at $21,025 while the average work can sell for $1,992.

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