Miroir Brot
'Miroir Brot' 1910 Triptych Brass Wall Mirror
By Miroir Brot
Located in Santa Monica, CA
'Miroir Brot' 1910 Triptych Brass Wall Mirror
This early production triptych wall mirror by
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
Miroir Brot Chrome And Glass 'prestige' Vanity Mirror
By Miroir Brot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Miroir Brot Chrome And Glass 'prestige' Vanity Mirror
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
Large 'Miroir Brot' Circa 1920 Triptych Wall Mirror
By Miroir Brot
Located in London, GB
This fantastic triptych wall mirror was made at the Parisian workshops of Miroir Brot in the 1920s
Category
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Miroir Brot Tailors Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous and rare 19th Century French “Miroir Brot” cheval tailors triptych mirror.
Ebonised and
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Antique 19th Century Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Large Triptych Miroir Brot French Mirror
Located in Southampton, GB
Large Scale Brass Framed Miroir Brot.
Triptych Mirror.
Inset into an unusual, wooden painted
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Vintage 1920s French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Vanity att. Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage art deco triptych illuminated vanity features a mirror on base by Miroir-Brot
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Steel, Nickel
French Victorian Faux Bamboo Triptych Cheval Mirror Trifold
Located in Cookeville, TN
mirror from the renowned company of Miroir Brot of Paris. The solid brass framed mirrors, bear the Brot
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Metal
Unique Mirophar Brot triptych standing shaving mirror Art Deco, circa 1920
By Brot Miroir
Located in Den Haag, NL
The french house brot is renowned for its exceptional mirrors.
The triptych mirror was invented in
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 68.9 in W 34.65 in D 22.05 in
rare French Brot glass triptych mirror from the 40's / 50's art déco modernist
By Brot Miroir
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very pretty art deco triptych table mirror from the 40s/50s by Brot Paris. Base in thick glass slab
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 20.87 in W 36.23 in D 11.03 in
Tall standing brass triptych mirror by Maison Brot. YSL favourite !
By Maison Brot
Located in London, GB
This is an very early production Maison Brot mirror.
Brot Miroirs (Established 1826). A dressing
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Mid-20th Century French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Modernist Dressing Table attributed to Maison Desny, circa 1925
By La Maison Desny
Located in CA, CA
plaque for high-end mirror manufacturers of the period, Miroir Brot. Expertly constructed and far ahead
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Nickel
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century Miroir Brot Tryptic Faux Bamboo Mirror
By Miroir Brot
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A nice and unusual sized tryptic mirror by the renowned Miroir Brot company in France. Miroir Brot
Category
Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Miroir Brot Faux Bamboo and Chinoiserie Tryptic Mirror
By Miroir Brot
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A tryptic mirror by the renowned Miroir Brot company in France. Miroir Brot invented, designed
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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
H 14.38 in W 14.38 in D 0.99 in
Three Fold Mirror
By Miroir Brot
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany three fold table top mirror. Base contains a storage compartment. Fully restored with antiqued glass.
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Early 20th Century French Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Triptych Mirror by Miroir Brot
By Miroir Brot
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Rare burr maple triptych mirror, from the renowned company Miroir Brot of Paris. Circa 1900.
This
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20th Century French Napoleon III Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Maple
'Miroir Brot' 1910s Triptych Wall Mirror
By Miroir Brot
Located in London, GB
This fantastic triptych wall mirror was made at the Parisian workshops of Miroir Brot in the 1910s
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Brass and Glass Vanity Mirror by Miroir Brot France
By Miroir Brot
Located in Long Island City, NY
An elegant French vanity mirror by renowned manufacturer Miroir Brot. Extremely high quality make
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Miroir Brot Tryptich Mirror from the Yves Saint Laurent Shop, France
By Brot Miroir
Located in Greding, DE
'Miroir Brot', very elegant folding tryptich wall mounted mirror from the Yves Saint Laurent shop
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Vintage 1950s French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
1920s , Vintage Three fold mirror , MIROIR BROT , France
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
1920s , Vintage Three fold mirror , MIROIR BROT , France
I plan to disassemble the legs to reduce
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Mid-20th Century Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French Full Length Wall Ring Detail Brass Miroir Brot
Located in London, GB
A fine late 19th/early 20th century full length wall mirror by Miroir Brot, with patinated brass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French 3-Way Full Length Triptych Mirror by 'Miroir Brot' Paris
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Late 19th century French 3-way ‘Triptych’ full length Mirror by ‘Miroir Brot’ Paris, with carved
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Antique Late 19th Century French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
A 1920's Nickel Plated Triptych Miroir - Brot
Located in Southampton, GB
A 1920's, nickel plated Triptych Mirror of super quality. Probbaly by renowned maker Miroir Brot
Category
Early 20th Century French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Nickel
A Round Gilt Metal Magnifying Mirror
By Miroir Brot
Located in New York, NY
base signed by French maker Miroir Brot.
Category
20th Century French More Mirrors
Materials
Glass
1930s Illuminated, Wall Mounted Brass Shaving Mirror, by Mirroir Brot
By Brot Miroir
Located in Southampton, GB
French Art Deco illuminated wall barber´s mirror by Miroir Brot, Paris. This historic company was
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Vintage 1930s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large Nickel Plated Bronze Tryptic Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Art Deco period wall mount three panel folding full length mirror made by Miroir Brot (has original
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Vintage 1930s French Wall Mirrors
Large French Triptych Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous 19th century French “Miroir Brot” triptych tailers mirror.
In an ebonized frame with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Floor Mirrors and Full-Length...
Materials
Brass
French Illuminated Mirror by Brot
By Brot Miroir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nickel and Etched Glass Mirror
Retains Original Label
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Nickel
Tryptique hairdresser mirror by brot
By Brot Miroir
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
thickness of the saint gobain glass base 1,18 inches
Category
Vintage 1930s French Table Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
French Brass Folding Dressing Mirror by Brot
By Brot Miroir
Located in Buchanan, NY
1940s French brass dressing mirror with three panels made by Brot.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Mirrors
Pair of French Illuminated Vanity Mirrors by Brot
By Brot Miroir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Le Mirophar' illuminated table mirrors with plated nickel frames. Made in Paris, France, circa 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Table Mirrors
Materials
Nickel
Early 20th C Large Brot Brass Bound Triptych Oxidised Foxed Dressing Mirror
By Brot Miroir
Located in Lowestoft, GB
& manufactures Miroir Boot
When fully open, 187.5cm in width, 126.5cm in height, each mirror plate is 61/121
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 49.81 in W 73.82 in D 0.79 in
Jeweler Mirror
By Brot Miroir
Located in Paris, FR
1920 style Brot
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Early 20th Century French Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Iron
French Illuminated Tabletop Vanity Mirror
By Brot Miroir
Located in Brooklyn, NY
additional outlet on side for use with electrical grooming devices. Rewired with cloth covered cord. Brot
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Vintage 1960s French Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal
'Miroir Brot' 1910s Triptych Wall Mirror
By Miroir Brot
Located in London, GB
This fantastic triptych wall mirror was made at the Parisian workshops of Miroir Brot in the 1910s
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Miroir Brot Paris Triptych Mirror on Stand
By Miroir Brot
Located in London, GB
This fantastic triptych mirror was made at the Parisian workshops of Miroir Brot in the 1910s
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Silk, Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century French Miroir Brot Mirror
By Miroir Brot
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Fantastic old French wall mirror from the renowned manufacturer Miroir Brot. In the wooden frame
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Miroir Brot Illuminated Triptych Mirror, Wall-Mount, 1920s Paris
By Miroir Brot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Art Deco Miroir Brot Illuminated Triptych mirror, wall-mount, 1930s Paris. Marked "Made in
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 14 in W 15.5 in D 5 in
Neoclassical Miroir Brot 3 Panel Brass & Walnut Store Mirror France 1925
By Miroir Brot
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau hand carved walnut 3 panel store mirror by Miroir Brot from Paris, France.
Beautifully
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 71.25 in W 32.25 in D 18.25 in
French Nickel Plated Art Deco Illuminated Wall Barber´s Mirror by Miroir Brot
By Brot Miroir
Located in Köln, NW
French Art Deco illuminated wall barber´s mirror by Miroir Brot, Paris. This historic company was
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Miroir Brot Chrome and Glass 'Prestige' Vanity Mirror
By Miroir Brot
Located in Glasgow, GB
Circular polished Nickel vanity mirror on a thick polished glass rectangular by Miroir Droit. This
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2010s French Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Nickel
Brot Triptych Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
folds inwards exposing decorative backing.
Manufactured by "Miroir Brot", with original
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Antique Early 1900s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Mirror 'Brot' from Paris, circa 1900
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
the historic Place de la République. Immediately recognized, Miroir Brot achieves a great success and
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Early 20th Century Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Illuminated Standing Mirror Le Mirophar by Brot Miroir, Paris
By Brot Miroir
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This illuminated vanity mirror Le Mirophar was made in the 1930s by Brot Miroir in Paris.
The
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Mirrors
Mirophar by Brot Brass Illuminated Wall Mirror
By Brot Miroir
Located in Den Haag, NL
French Art Deco wall mirror, Mirophar by Brot in Paris wall mirror with a magnifying effect. Bronze
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Illuminated Vanity Mirror Le Mirophar by Brot
By Brot Miroir
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
1930s by Brot.
The mirror has got a French B22 bayonet socket and works on 110V as well as 220V. US two
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Nickel
Miroir Brot French Triptyque Floor Mirror Solid Oak and Brass Door, circa 1900
By Brot Miroir
Located in Roubaix, FR
brass frame.
Brass handle carved and signed Miroir Brot, all in Really great quality and excellent
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...
Materials
Brass
H 99.61 in W 44.1 in D 10.63 in
Three Paneled Art Deco Miroir Brot Dressing Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
This dressing mirror is a divine example of Miroir Brot's fine craftsmanship. It sits upon a burnt
Category
Vintage 1930s French More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Miroir Brot Triptych Mirror from Paris
Located in Lancashire, GB
Antique Miroir Brot Triptych Mirror from Paris.
A superb quality, 19th century antique triptych
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Large Antique Triptych Mirror
Located in New York, NY
signed 'Miroir Brot'. It completely folds in, revealing a mustard colored woven linen backing
Category
Early 20th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Brot, France, Folding Mirror
By Brot Miroir
Located in New York, NY
Brot three-part dressing mirror, circa 1940 with wood veneer back.
Category
Vintage 1940s Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
19th French Brot shop tryptich mirror
By Miroir Brot
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 19th French shop tryptich mirror by BROT,very good quality and condition,circa 1880
Dim
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Antique 19th Century French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Illuminating Brot mirror in chromed bronze
By Brot Miroir
Located in Maastricht, NL
Illuminating Brot mirror in chromed bronze. The small lightpoint makes you see all you do not want
Category
Vintage 1930s French Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
French Modernist Dressing Table by Brot, circa 1920
By Brot Miroir
Located in Cremorne/Richmond, Victoria
French Modernist dressing table rare example by Brot. Tri-fold mirrors panels with lamp above main
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Metal
Art Deco French Lighted Shaving Mirror
By Brot Miroir
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely mirror is well designed and solidly built. The mirror pivots out from the wall, swivels left to right, and tilts up or down. The mirror is also slightly convex, for magni...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Convex Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
19th Century Miroir Brot Faux Bamboo and Chinoiserie Tryptic Mirror
By Miroir Brot
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A tryptic mirror by the renowned Miroir Brot company in France. Miroir Brot invented, designed
Category
Antique 1870s French Aesthetic Movement Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Lacquered Three Panel Floor Mirror Miroir Brot
By Miroir Brot
Located in Chicago, IL
Miroir Brot. This is one of the best examples from Miroir Brot. Each swinging side mirror measures 22 3
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Vintage 1930s French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Steel
French "Brot" Folding Dressing Mirror, 1940s
By Brot Miroir
Located in Paris, France
Brot Miroirs (Established 1826).
A dressing mirror, circa 1940.
Three folding panels in a brass
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mi...
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Trifold Hanging Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trifold hanging mirror signed by Miroir Brot. Art Nouveau décor with 24k white gold. Famous Art
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Materials
Poplar, Burl
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes.
Made in Italy
*Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio
By Quattrifolio, Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1974. Four large plastic petals make up this visually striking se...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Restored Dilly Dally Vanity Set Mint Green
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, restored ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, fabric, plastic, brass, mirrored glass, metal, lacquered wood, Italy, 1968
Outstanding Italian dressing table des...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Vanities
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 48.63 in W 25.79 in D 25.79 in
Rare Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Le Mura' Double Bed in Green Upholstery
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, 'Le Mura' king bed, Kvadrat x Raf Simons PHLOX 0933 fabric, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1972.
The 'Le Mura' line by Mario Bellini was introduced in 1972 a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 92.52 in
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Side Table Travertine Stone Natural by HOMMÉS
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Large Side Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key side table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre.
This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne.
The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Materials
Oak
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Hollywood Regency Bar and Stools in the Style of Willy Rizzo Brass Suede
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail bar with bar stools, brass, suede, glass, smoked mirrored glass, chrome-plated steel, wood, plastic, Italy, 1970s
Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizz...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
H 77.96 in W 55.91 in D 6.3 in
Ceiling Suspended Hanging Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage Four
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
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H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Luciano Bertoncini, a Wall Mirror and Coat-Rack set of eight
By Elco, Luciano Bertoncini
Located in London, GB
Mirrored coat rack by Bertoncini. Italy c1970
8 individual pieces.
** Only the coat hook version available.
There are no plain mirror available.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Mirror, Plastic
Poul Cadovius Wall Unit or Room Divider
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Cadovius, open bookshelf or room divider, metal, Denmark, 1960s
This sizable and minimalist shelving unit was designed by Poul Cadovius. This shelving system exists of a thin f...
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Three-Part Folding Midcentury Cheval Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare midcentury folding cheval mirror in all original condition. An interesting three part mirror with a shaped center mahogany frame and hinged rectangular sides. Mounted on a bru...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Dining Table by Paolo Buffa, circa 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Italian Design dining table by Paolo Buffa
Material : Oak wood
Dimensions : H 80 x 180 x 82 cm
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20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
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Three Panels Screen Mirror in Hammered Iron
Located in Paris, FR
Screen mirror three Panels in handcrafted hammered iron
in aged finish. Each piece is unique. Screen mirror with two
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mi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Screens and Room Dividers
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Six Foot Three Panel Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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20th Century Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
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Mirror
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Miroir Brot For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic miroir brot available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and mirror, every miroir brot was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer miroir brot, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A miroir brot, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one miroir brot that is appealing in its simplicity, but Brot Miroir produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Miroir Brot?
Prices for a miroir brot start at $614 and top out at $7,250 with the average selling for $2,400.
Finding the Right Mirrors for You
The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.
In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space.
We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.
By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.
Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.
On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.
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