French Designer, Wall Mirror, Rattan, France, 1960s

A rattan wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.

A rattan wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, 1960s.

A bamboo and rattan wall mirror produced in Italy, 1950s.  

A bamboo and rattan wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Dimensions (inches): 24“ Diameter x 2“ D Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship from High Poi...

This unusual mirror is made of rattan. This is a French work. circa 1970.

French rattan or wicker mirror from the 1960s. Unusual design with two tiers and extra depth. Diameter of visible mirror area is 9inches/23cm.

This Rattan Wall Mirror is an original decorative object manufactured between 1950s/1960s. The material of this mirror is the so-called midollino, that is rattan , a sort of climbing palm widespread in tropical and sub-tropical areas. The name of midollino probably derives from the fact that it is obtained from the innermost part of the rattan plant, that is, from the 'pith'. Considered as one of the poorest materials in the fashion world, this material was protagonist of a golden age during the '50s and '60s, when women loved wearing accessories made of straw, rope and bamboo; how can we forget the famous Gucci Bamboo bag...

Rattan mirror, circa 1970. Dimension of the mirror 25 cm diameter.