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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
Vintage Italian Oval Wall Mirror 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Oval Wall Mirror from the 1960s is a classic piece of mid-century design. Crafted in Italy, it features an elegant brass frame with an original patina, adding cha...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

1950s Italian Teardrop Shaped Bamboo Rattan Mirror, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1950s mirror with hand-woven rattan frame in elegant teardrop shape.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Rattan, Mirror

Vintage Oversize Italian Wave Brass Mirror 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Oversize Italian Wave Brass Mirror from the 1970s is a striking piece of mid-century design. Crafted in Italy, it features a spacious brass frame shaped into waves, creat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Vintage Italian Rectangular Wall Mirror With Green Frame 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Rectangular Wall Mirror from the 1980s features a charming green frame accented with brass details. Its sleek desig...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Italian Mirror, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage Italian Mirror. Made in 1970s. Simplicity of form and eternal design. This mirror will upgrade any room with its minimalistic aesthetic and vivid red colour. material: plast...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Plastic

1980s Faux Wood Fiberglass Bronze Sunburst Tier Large Mirror
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, mirror you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful mirror is statement piece and...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Glass, Fiberglass, Paint

Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Mid-Century Oval Mirror
Located in London, GB
A brass shield shaped mirror Italy, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

20th-Century Vintage Gold Frame Wood Bed Mirror with Flowers, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A mirror in a golden decorative frame with flowers. The frame is made of wood. Perfect for bedroom as a decoration over the bed. Mirror is in very good vintage condition, no damage o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

1960s Butler's Mirror and Brush on Teak Backboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Mid-Century wall mounted mirror on teak backboard with black clothing brush. A handsome and functional wall accessory for the closet or entryway. In original condition with som...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Custom 42'' x 28'' Italian Brass Mirror by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian brass mirror by Le Lampade. 1950s Italian Gio Ponti style. This mirror can be custom made and several finishes are available.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

French Riviera Round Mirror in Curved Rattan and Bamboo by Albini, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding French Riviera style round mirror fully made in curved rattan and bamboo. This spectacular and unique mirror was designed by the mastery of Franco Albini and produced in ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Mirror

Vintage Italian Rectangular Wood Wall Mirror 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Rectangular Wood Wall Mirror from the 1970s exudes timeless sophistication with its rich wood frame. Its clean lines a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Early 20th Century French Wall Mirror, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Early 20th Century French Wall Mirror. Manufactured France, circa 1940. Materials: Wood, mirror Dimensions: D 1,3 x W 42.5 cm x H 55 cm In original condition, with minor...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Mid-century elegant solid wood full-length floor mirror with solid brass
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The stunning full-length floor mirror Utsav, is handcrafted in solid wood, elevates your space with a captivating blend of artistry and serenity. This unique mirror boasts an elegan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Mid-century Trapezoidal Brass Mirror
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-century Trapezoidal Brass Mirror
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Brass Frame Wall Mirror, Italy, 1955
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass Frame Wall Mirror, Italy, 1955 Dynamic composed brass frame mirror from the 1950's, recalling the style of Karl Hagenauer. Very decorative wall mirror with brass ornaments rem...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Mid 20th Century, Danish Rosewood Mirror
Located in Bristol, GB
A lovely wall mirror with an elegant, minimalist frame in richly grained rosewood. Designed and made in Denmark in the 1960's.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Oval Brass Wall Mirror Full Length Mirror 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage oval wall mirror from brass and facetted mirror glass 1950s Italy. Amazing wall mirror with thick solid brass frame and two brass clasps as decor, while th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Double Sided Vanity Mirror in Brass 1960s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Elegant double sided table mirror, Circa 1960. Entirely made of patinated brass, overall shape in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. The mirror can be flipped to be used on either ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Metal, Brass

Glas & Trä Wall Mirror Rosewood & Painted Wood Hovmantorp, Sweden 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A rosewood, black-painted wood and glass wall mirror designed and produced by Glas & Trä, Hovmantorp, Sweden, 1950s. Some loss, requires restoration to improve condition.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Rosewood, Paint

Iconic Illuminated Backlit Mirror by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
An extraordinary sun-shaped backlit mirror, made in Italy in the 1950s and attributed to the famous Stilnovo company. A refined and elegant work that will give style and prestige to ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Giltwood Starburst Convex Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Giltwood Starburst Convex Mirror
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Giltwood

A Pair Of Curtis Jere Triangular Brass Mirrors 1982
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual brass mirrors by Curtis Jere, 1982. Heavy, triangular brass frames. Post modern-Art Deco style.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Fontana Arte Style Glided Brass Table Mirror, 50s, Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Tilting rectangular table mirror in gilded brass, with decorative elements. In the style of Fontana Arte 1950s. Original patina. Wear consistent with age and use.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Siva Poggibonsi, Wall Mirror, Enamel Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An enamel metal wall mirror designed and produced by Siva Poggibonsi Italy, c. 1955.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Minimalist Aluminum Dovetailed Wall Mirror by Hart Mirror Plate Company
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist rectangular mirror with flat bar aluminum frame. Made by Hart Mirror Plate Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan. USA, circa 1960. Finely crafted...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Coastal Rattan Octagon Mirror
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace coastal elegance with our Vintage Coastal Rattan Octagon Mirror. American-crafted with a distinctive octagon shape and natural rattan, this mirr...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Rattan, Mirror

Midcentury Sculptural Round Brass Wall Mirror, Sweden, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful brass loop wall mirror was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. The brass frame with nice warm vintage patina. The mirror glass somehow cloudy due to age....
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Italian Designer, Organic Wall Mirror, Brass, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic brass wall mirror produced in Italy, 1950s.  
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Gold Gilded Mid Century Iron Mirror from Italy Circa 1960
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning and unusual mid century modern mirror, Italy circa 1960. Retaining the original gilded surface. In the form of bamboo stalks and leaves. Please contact me with your location...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Brass Mirror Pink Copper Glass by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large brass wall mirror by Luciano Frigerio. Nice Pink copper glass. Horizontal or vertical. Famous design like Romeo Rega, Tommaso Barbi, Sandro Petti for Maison Jansen, Mario Sabot.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern French Handcrafted Bamboo & Rattan Mirror, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern mirror bamboo and rattan handcrafted, circa 1960 Experience the charm of Mid-Century Modern design with this traditionally manufactured French handcrafted bamboo ...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Rattan

round mid century modern illuminated WALL MIRROR with brass frame 1960s 70s
Located in Mannheim, DE
A very decorative round illuminated wall mirror from the 1960s/70s. Not labeled, manufacturer probably Hillebrand. Filigree frame made of brass wire, base made of white painted metal...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Mirror
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace mid-century modern charm with our Vintage MCM Burl Wood Mirror. American-crafted with rich burl wood, this mirror epitomizes retro elegance, blending organic textures with sl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Provençal Mirror
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with our Vintage Boho Hand Painted Provençal Mirror. Each piece is a unique blend of Bohemian flair and Provençal charm, hand-painted to perfection. Ideal for addi...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

Vintage Boho Burl Wood Mirrors - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with boho flair with our Vintage Boho Burl Wood Mirrors. American-crafted as a pair, these mirrors showcase rich burl wood, blending eclectic bohemian style with cl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Early 20th Century French Wall Mirror, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Early 20th century French Wall Mirror. Manufactured France, circa 1940. Materials: Wood, mirror Dimensions: D 2 x W 45 cm x H 60 cm In original condition, with minor wea...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Pair of wooden mirrors Paolo Buffa Italie 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare and elegant pair of wooden mirrors attributed to Paolo Buffa Italy circa 1960
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Fruitwood

Rupert Bevan Bamboo Mirror
Located in London, GB
Made in our Shropshire workshops, our Bamboo Mirror features a hand sculpted solid brass frame that surrounds an antiqued mirror glass centre. ​ Available to view in our London showr...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Large Full Length Italian Brass Framed Mirror, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Very large 1950s Italian brass framed wall or floor mirror. The gilt brass has rubbed back to a lovely overall antique patina. The mirror plate is in good overall condition. No vis...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Starburst Venetian Mirror
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century Venetian Wall Mirror with an Atomic vibe. Rare take on a classic. Four angled panels with starburst detail.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Midcentury Italian Modernist Pair of Large Shaped Brass Mirrors, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian modernist pair of large wall mirrors consisting of shaped brass frames with gently arched tops and rounded corners which taper towards the slightly arched bottoms. Thes...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Vintage Coastal Grid Rattan Mirror
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture coastal charm with our Vintage Coastal Grid Rattan Mirror. American-crafted with a stylish grid pattern, this mirror embodies seaside elegance, blending natural rattan with a...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Mirror

Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Smoked Glass Frame Mirror
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience opulent charm with our Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Smoked Glass Frame Mirror. American-crafted, this mirror features a luxurious gilt-tipped smoked glass frame, blending c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Midcentury Table Mirror Gedy, Makio Hasuike, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- marked - very practical
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Plastic

Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker Rectangular Mirror, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Côte d'Azur style rectangular wall mirror in bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This spectacular large mirror was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This deligh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

Vintage Venetian Murano glass hand mirror or wall
Located in Palermo, PA
Vintage Venetian Murano glass hand mirror, perfect for a bedroom ambiance. Adorned with subtle light blue flowers on a clear glass surface, se...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Murano Glass, Wood

Don Drumm Aluminum Square Sun Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cast aluminum sun mirror by Donald Drumm, 1970s. Embossed textured aluminum frame with organic curves and round mirror, this piece is a decorative addition with stylish fun...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Aluminum

Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Rattan

Mid-century modern rattan wall mirror
Located in Palermo, PA
Take a gander at this groovy 1970s rattan mirror – it's got this cool round pear shape that's totally one-of-a-kind. We're totally digging its funky vibe. It's perfect for sprucing ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Rattan, Mirror

Ico Parisi hexagonal mirror 1960s.
Located in bari, IT
Hexagonal-shaped mirror "framed" in a wooden frame with a small shelf in the style of the M3 Paraggi model by Ico Parsi 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Mirror, Walnut

Atelier Marolles Style Braided Iron Mirror, France, c. 1950
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Atelier Marolles style Braided iron mirror, France, c. 1950 Measures: Diameter 19.25 in.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Iron

Set of Matching Mirrors by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Rare set of matching mirrors designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Mahogany framing and caning fully restored. Original mirrors i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Cane, Mahogany

Brass Framed Mirror in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1960's
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A large vintage brass Framed mirror in the style of Gio Ponti. Beautiful curved edges. Italy, circa 1960.'s 2 small chips at the edge of the mirrored crystal glass.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

Pair of Sunburst Oval Mirrors in Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt Iron Oval Sunburst Mirrors, Pair Pair of Mid-Century Modern iron sunburst oval wall mirrors with leafed frames and gold leaf finish, Spain, 1950s. These highly decorative leafed...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Midcentury Cristal Art Oval Wall Mirror with Blue Frame, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful double-level oval wall mirror with a smoked blue glass frame attributed to Cristal Art. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The mirror, original of the period, shows...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Backlit Mirror / Sconce by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Located in Kingston, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modernist backlit mirror / sconce designed by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll. It features a circular donut of strings of Lucite pearls with a mirror center. Made ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirrors

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Brass

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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