Mithé Espelt Mirrors
French, 1923-2020
Marie-Thérèse Espelt, known better as Mithé Espelt, was a dominant force in mid-20th-century ceramics in France. Mithé is remembered for her modern ceramic wall mirrors, gilded and enameled ashtrays and other ornate objects and boxes, often featuring birds and lively colors. She preferred not to sign her pieces and, as a consequence, much of her work has been misattributed, including to French ceramist François Lembo.
Mithé grew up in the Camargue region of France. Her father’s extensive network included 1904 Nobel Prize winner Frédéric Mistral and Parisian painter and decorator Jean Hugo. Mithé’s early introduction to a community of artists inspired her to study sculpture and drawing at the Beaux-Arts School in Montpellier in 1939.
Mithé’s early work caught the attention of French ceramist Emilie Decanis and jewelry distributor Charles Démery. Mithé set up a ceramics workshop in the Hôtel de Bernis in Lunel, where she quickly garnered a reputation for her ceramic work and accessories, including mirrors, jewelry boxes and buttons. Démery founded the Souleiado boutique, which began distributing Mithé’s work, thus attracting a worldwide audience.
French author Antoine Candau wrote a retrospective book on Mithé’s career titled Mithé Espelt, the Discreet Luxury of the Every Day, which contributed to bringing her legacy to the forefront while shedding light on her anonymity. While Mithé was respected within her inner circle, the general public is only now beginning to understand the immense talent behind her over five-decade-long career.
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Creator: Mithé Espelt
French Vintage Ceramic Wall Mirror by Mithé Espelt (circa 1960s)
By Mithé Espelt
Located in London, GB
Mid-century ceramic wall mirror with enamel glaze, flower motif and stylised birds by Mithé Espelt (circa 1960s). A whimsically decorated wall mirror with two shades of pink in the f...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt “Fleur” hand mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Small mid century Mithé Espelt “Fleur” pocket mirror c. 1960, embossed earthenware in shades of blue brown and green.(bead and brass chain missing)
Born in 1923, Mithé Espelt was a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
French Ceramic Tiled Hand Mirror by Mithé Espelt (circa 1970s)
By Mithé Espelt
Located in London, GB
Ceramic tiled circular hand mirror by Mithé Espelt (circa 1970s). An elegant piece of decorative art on a glazed golden craqueleur ceramic frame w...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Vintage French Ceramic Wall Mirror by Mithé Espelt (circa 1960s)
By Mithé Espelt
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic wall mirror with bird motif (circa 1960s), by Mithé Espelt. A porthole-shaped decorative wall mirror delights the eye. Th...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Ceramic Wall Mirror by Mithé Espelt (circa 1970s)
By Mithé Espelt
Located in London, GB
Ceramic wall mirror with birds and flowers (circa 1970s) by Mithé Espelt. A delightful decorative piece topped with two pairs of whimsical ename...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
"Bornéo" or " Constructivist" ceramic mirror , by Mithé Espelt, circa 1957.
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
"Bornéo" mirror
Embossed ceramic, glazed in 2 shades of light and dark green and linear crackled gold; crystallized glass.
Rare in this color.
original felt lining at the back. ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Mithé Espelt "Cleo" Hand-Mirror, circa 1952, France.
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Brussels, BE
Mithé Espelt "Cleo" model ceramic hand-mirror, circa 1952, France.
Earthenware, mirrored glass.
Glazed and matte black, pink, green and gold decor.
Dimensions: 20 cm H, 14 cm W, 1 cm...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
" Fleurs " ceramic mirror, Mithé Espelt
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Round ceramic mirror "Fleurs".
The ceramic frame is decorated with 4 different types of stylized flowers
and leaves in shades of pink, mauve, white and green on a black
background. E...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Mithe Espelt Blue Ceramic and Birds Decor Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall piece made by Mithé Espelt, it is made of a round mirror incased in ceramic with peacock decors and beautiful blue and gold glaze.
Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Mithé Espelt " Moineaux " glazed ceramic mirror. France, circa 1965
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Rare " Moineau" wall mirror.
Glazed earthenware decorated with birds ( sparrows ) and flowers with cracked gold leaves and edges.
Green felt lining at the backed in very good cond...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Felt, Ceramic
Round Mithe Espelt Ceramic Mirror with Flower Decors
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Round ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt with debossed flower motifs in pink, green and white glaze.
Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2020)
Born in the town of Lunel, near...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Mithe Espelt Purple Ceramic and Bird Decor Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall mirror made by Mithé Espelt, this piece is made of a rectangular mirror overlooked by a bird made of molten glass and glazed ceramic
Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (19...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Mirror
"Moineau" Ceramic Mirror by Mithé Espelt, France 1960's
By Mithé Espelt
Located in New York, NY
"Moineau" (Sparrow) ceramic mirror
Decorated with an orange bird surrounded by gilded leaves and flowers on a black background. Rare color.
Ref: CANDAU Antoine, Mithé Espelt, " The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Gold
Mithé Espelt Ceramic Mirror, circa 1960, France
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Girona, Spain
Mithé Espelt ceramic mirror, circa 1960, France.
Glazed embossed earthenware.
Original felt backing.
Circa 1960, France.
Very good cond...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror, Earthenware
Mural mirror by Mithé Espelt 1970
By Mithé Espelt
Located in LU
Ceramic wall mirror with birds and flowers (around the 1970s) by Mithé Espelt. A decorative piece surmounted by two pairs of enamel birds above and below the square mirror. The mirro...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Ceramic Mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1970s
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1970s
Category
1970s French Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Unique ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1990's-2000
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
Unique piece by Mithé Espelt owned by Colette who worked in Mithé Espelt worshop, 1990-2000
Category
1990s French Modern Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Mithé Espelt Mirror 1970
By Mithé Espelt
Located in LU
Ceramic wall mirror with birds and flowers (around the 1970s) by Mithé Espelt. A decorative piece surmounted by two pairs of enamel birds above and below the square mirror. The mirro...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Petite White Tile Mirror by Mithé Espelt
By Mithé Espelt
Located in New York, NY
White tile mirror designed by Mithé Espelt, circa 1960. Sourced in Paris.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Mithé Espelt Ceramic Hand Mirror Model "Quadrille" circa 1952 France
By Mithé Espelt
Located in London, GB
Rare hand-faced mirror designed by one of the greatest French ceramists Mithé Espelt (1923-2020) “Quadrille” model circa 1952.
Gold enameled terracotta with cracked green cabochons. ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Gold
Mithe Espelt Flower Shaped Mirror With Orange Petals
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic mirror shaped like a flower with green petals. Vertical metal stem on which is attached two green coloured ceramic leaves. Made by Mithé Espelt.
Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka....
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Mithe Espelt Flower Shaped Mirror With Orange Petals
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic mirror shaped like a flower with orange petals. Vertical metal stem on which is attached two green coloured ceramic leaves. Made by Mithé Espelt.
Marie Thérèse Espelt, ak...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic hand Mirror "Moineau" by Mithé Espelt, France 1968
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
"Moineau"ceramic mirror.
Decorated with a pink and purple bird surrounded by gilded leaves and pink flowers on a sable background.
Embossed earthenware glazed in shades of purple, r...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Gold
Romantic
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
This beautiful colored mirror, whose discreet irregularity is its charm, is one of the variations described as "romantic", produced in the mid-1960s. Decorated with delicate pink and...
Category
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Mid Modern Century Mirror by atelier Mithe Espelt
By Marion de Crécy, Mithé Espelt
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Important sunburst mirror from French atelier of Mithe Espelt.
It’s made with enameled ceramic representing stylised moon sun and star.
Made and designed by Marion de Crecy...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Small Mithé Espelt circular ceramic pocket mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Small Mithé Espelt circular ceramic pocket mirror decorated in shades of blue green, white, rose pink and gold. Surmounted by a pair of birds in relief, with a short brass chain with...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Square ceramic mirror Mithé Espelt
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Square ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt
The broad glazed ceramic frame is decorated with white and yellow daisies and foliage on a light brow background.
This type of design is rare...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Round ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, circa 1960
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Ceramic mirror "Fleurs".
The ceramic frame is decorated with 4 different types of stylized flowers and leaves in shades of red, orange, white and green on a black background. Embos...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror, Felt
Ceramic Wall Mirror, " Piques" by Mithé Espelt, France, 1962
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Ceramic mirror "Piques".
Decorated with "piques" or leaves in 2 shades of blue and gold on a black background.
Embossed and glazed earthenware.
Gilded rims.
Ref : CANDAU Antoine, M...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Mithe Espelt Red Ceramic and Birds Decor Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall piece made by Mithé Espelt, it is made of a round mirror incased in ceramic with peacock decors and beautiful red and gold glaze.
Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Circular Mithé Espelt Amandes mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Circular *Amandes” mirror c 1954 embossed earthenware
thick glaze and cracked gold a 23 cm
Circular Mithé Espelt Amandes mirror
Born in 1923, Mithé Espelt was a French ceramic art...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, Gold, Blue, Fused Glass
By Mithé Espelt
Located in New York, NY
Mithé Espelt mirror, ceramic, gold, blue, fused glass. Small scale rectangular gold crackle glazed hand crafted mirror with sky blue fused glass. Accordi...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Round Mithe Espelt Ceramic Mirror with Blue Flower Decors
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Round ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt with debossed flower motifs in blue, teal, green and white glaze.
Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2020)
Born in the town of Lunel...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Hand held Mirror With Ceramic Frame by Mithe Espelt
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Handheld mirror featuring a ceramic frame adorned with a decorative pink bird, designed by Mithé Espelt.
Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2020)
Born in the town of Lun...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Mirror by mithe espelt
By Mithé Espelt, François Lembo
Located in PAU, FR
Iconic circular mirror of Mithé espelt/ François Lembo from the 60’s.
Nice colours And texture.
Perfect condition
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic mirror by Mithe Elseplt, France 1960'S
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by Mithe Elseplt, France 1960'S
Category
1660s French Antique Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
ceramic mirror by mithé Espelt
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Mithé Espelt ceramic mirror, circa 1960, France.
Glazed embossed earthenware.
Crackled gold and blue ceramic.
Original felt backing.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Oval mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
A mirror made at the beginning of his career, in stamped and glazed clay and with an original shape. The infinite variations of green and olive hues, and the glaze with its thousand ...
Category
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Ceramic mirror "Vague" by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960's
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, vague decor, France, 1970's
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
1970's Ceramic wall mirror by Mithé Espelt
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970's Ceramic wall mirror by Mithé Espelt
Category
1970s French Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic Arts Décoratifs mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960's
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, Arts Décoratifs model, France, 1960's
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
To embellish women's everyday lives, the French ceramist imagines rare objects such as this small-format mirror, ideal for carrying in your handbag. A red ceramic pearl hangs from th...
Category
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Square Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
A singular object, faithful to the artist's sunny, luxurious universe. Mithé Espelt creates the border of this mirror in stamped and enameled clay. The beautifully glazed enamels fea...
Category
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Oval ceramic mirror " Manège" by Mithé Espelt, 1950's
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Oval ceramic mirror "Manège".
Frame decorated with squares in 2 different shades of pink and mauve on a black background. Gilded edges.
Embossed ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Constructivist mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960's
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960's, Constructivist model
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Square Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
A singular object, faithful to the artist's sunny, luxurious universe. Mithé Espelt creates the border of this mirror in stamped and enameled clay. The beautifully glazed enamels fea...
Category
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Gold rectangular mirror by Mithé Espelt/ François Lembo
By Mithé Espelt, François Lembo
Located in PAU, FR
Rectangular ceramic mirror by Francois Lembo/ Mithe espelt
Perfect condition
Signed behind
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Square Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
A square mirror imbued with the elegance and preciousness of the French ceramist's work.
This beautiful object features a pattern of olive and brown gla...
Category
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Mithé Espelt Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Mithé Espelt mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Mithé Espelt mirrors are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mithé Espelt mirrors, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original mirrors by Mithé Espelt were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider mirrors by Jacques Adnet, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, and Line Vautrin. Prices for Mithé Espelt mirrors can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,210 and can go as high as $16,504, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,500.