Midcentury Rattan Mirror Italy

A beautifully crafted arched mirror from the 1960s in bamboo by Italian producer Vivai del Sud. Vivai del Sud was an Italian furniture manufacturer that gained prominence in the 1950s. The company was renowned for its innovative use of natural materials, particularly bamboo and rattan, in their furniture and home decor designs. Vivai del Sud's products were highly regarded for their unique style and top-notch craftsmanship. Their designs often incorporated intricate patterns and textures, and their furniture pieces had a distinct Mid-Century Modern aesthetic. Apart from their use of natural materials, Vivai del Sud was also recognized for their commitment to sustainable design...

Ornately hand-carved mirror in gilded wood produced in Florence, Italy during the 1950's.

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...

Midcentury amazing oval / rhombus wall mirror in rattan and wicker. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The mirror, original of the period, shows signs of discolouration.