Mid-20th Century Sunburst Mirror from France
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-20th century gilt wood sunburst mirror from France. The central mirror is surrounded by a hand carved edge and outer carved sunburst edges, which are fluted as well as shaped fo...
Giltwood
French Mid-Century Rectangular Ceramic Mirror Louis XIV
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century Rectangular Ceramic Mirror Louis XIV. Height 12 by 9.8 inches.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mid-century Decorative Wall Mirror, circa 1940, France.
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant mid-century decorative wall mirror, circa 1940, France. Gold leaf metal. Dimensions: 83 cm H, 57 cm W, 3 cm D. Good condition. All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protecti...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Wood Mirror, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcrafted mid-century wood mirror made in France, circa 1950. Manufactured in wood. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mirror
$1,249 / set
Pair of Brass Mid-Century Mirrors, France 1950s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of Brass Mid-Century Mirrors, France 1950s. perfect vintage condition. mirror plates replaced.
Brass
Mid-Century Sunburst Mirror, Gilt-Wood, France, Circa 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Mid century Sunburst Gilt-wood Mirror. Original gilt finish on the finely carved wooden trays, with original mirror. France, CIRCA 1950.
Mirror, Wood
$603Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sunburst Bamboo Handcrafted, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror.
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique Mid 20th Century French Mirror, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Mid 20th century French Mirror. Manufactured France, circa 1960. Materials: mirror In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautif...
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror.
Bamboo, Mirror
$1,335Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sunburst Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror.
Bamboo, Mirror
$1,206Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror.
Bamboo, Mirror
Sunburst Mid Century Brass Wall Mirror, France, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Lovely brass sunburst wall mirror manufactured in France in the 1950s. Measures: diameter 19.3” in. (49 cm). Condition: this vintage piece is in a very good original condition wi...
Brass
$2,825Sale Price|20% Off
French Mid-Century Sunburst Mirror, Giltwood, Hand-Carved, 1960
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful sunburst mirror, made in the mid 20th century in France. Made from gilt wood - the carving is so detailed. Please have a look at all our pictures to see it all. ...
Mirror, Giltwood
$4,200Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco / Mid Century Hermès Paris Table Mirror. France
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to ...
Brass
$1,071Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirror Brass, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst mirror brass, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France.
Metal
Vintage Round Mirror with Wooden Frame, Mid-Century French Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage, modern round mirror has a 2 inch wooden frame is so versatile, thus a great choice for designers. Perfect in bathrooms, hallways, bedrooms and above credenzas. Currentl...
Mirror, Wood
$580Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern mirror bamboo and rattan handcrafted, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in French.
Rattan
$935Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Mid 20th Century French Mirror, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Early 20th century French Mirror. Manufactured France, circa 1960. Materials: brass, mirror In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving ...
Mirror, Wood
$1,433Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirror Brass, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst mirror brass, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France.
Metal
$1,055Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirror Brass, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst mirror brass, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France.
Metal
$1,304Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirror Brass, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst mirror brass, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France.
Metal
$1,138Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirror Brass, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst mirror brass, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France.
Metal
$1,093Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirror Brass, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst mirror brass, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France.
Metal
$754Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Mirror, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst wall mirror. By unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1960.
Wood
$1,199Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirror Brass, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist Sunburst Mirror — France, 1970s Hand-Forged Metal with Original Patina This striking Brutalist sunburst mirror from 1970s France features bold, hand-forged metal rays radi...
Metal
$618Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirror Brass, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst mirror brass, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France.
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern, Brutalist Wrought Iron Wall Mirror, Made in the 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This decorative mirror is framed in dark wrought iron, shaped with gentle curves and crowned by an elegant pointed finial — a refined, almost architectural detail that gives the piec...
Metal
Wood and Gold Leaf Vintage Mirror, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1960
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror, polychrome and patinated.
Gold Leaf
$5,347 / item
French Modern Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
The sculpted frame is meticulously adorned with a duck eggshell inlay, a refined finishing technique rooted in ancient Chinese craftsmanship. This rare and delicate inlay imparts a l...
Brass
Mid-Century French Ceramic Blue Tiles Floral Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
French ceramic tiles floral mirror circa 1960/70. Light blue and gray colors. 12.5 inches diameter.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mid-Century French Riviera Round Mirror in Rattan, France, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
A cool Mid-Century Modern handcrafted rattan mirror with star or sunburst shape and all the taste of the Mediterranean French Riviera style.
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Brass mirror Frame France Mid Century Fireplaces
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Old polished brass fireplace frame from the Bordeaux region (south west of France), mounted as a mirror from the 1940. Made in France. The mirror can be positioned vertically or ho...
Brass, Chrome
Signed Chaty Vallauris Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Mirrors - Pair
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of French signed Chaty Vallauris Brass plated sunburst mirror.
Metal
Walnut Wood Wall Mirror, Mid-Century, France
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Vienna, AT
Petit walnut frame mirror, France circa 1950. Mid century french brutalist wooden frame mirror roughly crafted in folk art manner. Very decorative and in great condition, the mirr...
Glass, Walnut
Large Gilded Metal Sunburst Mirror, Mid-Century Modern, circa 1960
Located in Antwerp, BE
A true statement piece that brings Hollywood Regency glamour and Mid-Century elegance into any interior. Dimensions: Ø 38.2 in x D 3.5 in (97 cm x 9 cm) Mirror diameter: 10.2 in (26...
Metal
Exquisite French Mid-Century Modern 'Sunburst' Mirror in Style of Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Stunning convex wall mirror in the form of sunburst after Line Vautrin. This piece is crafted just like Vautrin's exquisite mirrors in resin with a central round convex mirror and 16...
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirror Brass, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst mirror brass, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Oval Mirror in the style of Maison Bauges, France 197s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Beograd, RS
The interplay between the polished chrome surface and the rhythmic braided pattern creates a sophisticated decorative effect characteristic of the Hollywood Regency and neoclassical ...
Metal
$1,885Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sunburst Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror.
Bamboo, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Sun Silver Bath Wood Mirror, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
French sun form mirror, hand carved and polychrome hand finished in a silver bath. Fully handcrafted, the mirror showcases detailed carving and traditional finishing techniques. Its ...
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Bamboo & Rattan Fish Shaped Mirror, France 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual handcrafted mirror, designed in in France the 1950s, features a unique and artistic design. The mirror frame is crafted from bamboo and rattan, shaped to resemble a fish...
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
French Mid-Century Modern Round Wrought Iron Mirror, Attr. Paul Kiss, circa 1930
By Paul Kiss
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Mirror uniting modern neoclassical and Brutalist traditions composed entirely of hand-wrought iron with iron hanging rods and ring pull.
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sunburst Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror.
Bamboo, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Convex Chain Link Mirror with Bronze Frame
Located in New York, NY
Modernist wall mirror featuring a convex welded chain frame. France, c70s
Bronze
$1,485Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-20th Century French Designer Wall and Mirror Coatstand
By Roger Feraud
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant vintage French wardrobe rack or clothes horse from circa 1950s. Designed by the Frenchman Roger Feraud, it has a practical and stylish little table for keys as well as a smal...
Metal
Vintage French Sunburst Wall Mirror in Gilt Metal, Mid-Century Style
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage French Sunburst Gilt Metal Wall Mirror. Mirror features gold leaf paint on a metal frame with alternating lengths of rays that extend from circular center mirror. The warm go...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Table Mirror, 45 cm, Spain, Good Condition
Located in Barcelona, ES
20th Century antique rattan tabletop mirror. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mate...
Rattan
French Mid-Century Sunburst or Starburst Mirror of Bamboo & Rattan (Dia 27 3/8)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French sunburst (or starburst) mirror with a beautiful arrangement of bamboo and rattan rays woven and arranged around the mirror plate glass center. Diameter 27 3/8 inches
Glass, Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century French Sunburst Mirror in Gold, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid 20Th French Century Sunburst Mirror in Gold. Midcentury Tiered and Gilt Sunburst Mirror from France.
Giltwood
$909Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror by Mathieu Matégot, 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta
Located in Andernach, DE
Mid-Century Modern round shaped wall mirror in white perforated metal back with golden rim.
Sheet Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Wall Mirror, Chrome & Brass Frame, France, 1970
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from France in the mid-century Modernist style.
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Square Mirror in Brown Suede, Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in London, GB
French 1970’s brown suede framed square mirror in the style of Milo Baughman.
Suede, Mirror
French Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco Silvered Bronze Mirror, 1930
Located in New York, NY
An elegant silvered bronze French Mid-Century wall mirror or full length floor mirror with a handmade beaded border.
Bronze
Mid Century French C1940 Square Framed Mirror
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous square framed mirror. Concave and mirrored frame around the central mirror. giltwood highlight and accentuates beautifully. Great vintage condition.
Glass, Hardwood
$696Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Bamboo Sunburst Mirror, France, Franco Albini Style, 1950s
By Louis Sognot, Franco Albini
Located in Valencia, VC
Mid-Century Bamboo Sunburst Mirror, France, 1950s ¨Très chic¨ round mid-century mirror handmade in France circa the 1950s. The frame is crafted from bamboo sticks arranged in a sun...
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century French Carved Giltwood Sunburst Convex Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
The wall decor is in excellent condition and adorns a rich rubbed patinated gilt finish. The sunburst mirror became popular during the mid-20th century, although it was originally in...
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Bamboo Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s Design
Located in Naples, IT
Splendid large mid-century rectangular mirror with a double bamboo cane frame. This fantastic item was produced in Italy in the 1960s. A magnificent product, the way the straight lin...
Bamboo, Mirror
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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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Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.