Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Rattan, Wood, Italy, 1950s

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

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

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

A rectangular, rattan wall mirror designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s-1960s.  

Pair of Italian gilt carved mirrors beveled glass conforming to frames. Open pediment, top and bottom. Each of these beveled finely frames mirror are small enough to place in any are...

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...

This eclectic rattan mirror makes for a beautiful, whimsical accent. Undulating rattan adorns the mirror, meticulously woven into place. Hangs from a fixture on the back, appearing t...

This eclectic rattan mirror makes for a beautiful, whimsical accent. Undulating rattan adorns the rectangular mirror, meticulously woven into place. Hangs from a fixture on the back,...