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Brass Italian Modern Mirror with Coronet and Scroll Decoration after Gio Ponti
Brass wall mirror with tubular brass ornamental coronet and scroll detail in the style of Gio Ponti (ca. 1940s, Italy).
Brass has been polished; only light wear remains (spotting and light wear remain, as shown).
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 34.13″ x L: 22.63″ x D: 1″
Italian Modern Contour Wall Mirror with Beaded Brass Frame after Gio Ponti
Vintage Italian contour brass frame wall mirror with beaded border details (ca. 1950s).
Overall, in very good, vintage condition. Polished brass shows natural patina and minimal, general wear. Glass shows one small dark patch (foxing) at at on the left bottom edge, as photographed (naturally occurring imperfection from age/use — glass still provides a clear reflection).
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 27.63″ x L: 17.75″ x D: 1″
Frame tapers towards the bottom – Longest dimension (top): 17.75″ / Shortest (bottom): 12.25″
Italian Modern Oval Wall Mirror with Brass Frame after Gio Ponti
Italian Modern oval wall mirror after Gio Ponti composed of inset glass within a brass frame (ca. 1960s, Italy).
Can be mounted vertically or horizontally (brackets present on the reverse for both orientations).
Overall, in good, vintage condition. Polished brass shows natural patina and minimal, general wear. Glass bears scuffs and streaking, as photographed (wear consistent with age/use — glass still provides a clear reflection).
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 35″ x L: 17.38″ x D: 0.75″
Italian Modernist Ramati Shield Mirror by Vetreria Bonardi
Specchi Ramati “Copper Mirrors” wall mirror composed of a brass shield-form frame with wooden backing produced by Vetreria Bonardi in Rome (ca. 1960s, Italy).
As the label suggests, the glazier used the formula of French designer, Roger Duprey, to make the glass, which is a method analogous to that of metalsmithing (hence “Ramati,” or “Copper” being the name of this particular line of mirrors). Though, the glass bears no tint or resemblance to copper.
Brass shows some spotting/discoloration consistent with age/use. Glass is in excellent, vintage condition.
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 31.75″ x L: 23.5″ x D: 1″
Italian Modernist Round Walnut Wall Mirror with Rope Strap and Brass Accents
$800.00Mid-Century round Italian walnut wall-mounted mirror with rope strap supported by brass brackets (ca. 1960, Italy).
Deeply sculpted bent walnut frame with attractive wood joinery details.
Foxing/patina present to the glass, giving it an attractive, distressed appearance (naturally occurring imperfections from age/use — glass still provides a clear reflection).
Walnut has been newly refinished.
H: 32″ (including strap)
H: 20.75″ (without strap)
L: 20.75″
D: 2″
Italian Modernist Smoked Glass Circular Wall Mirror by Veca
$3,200.00Veca wall mirror composed of deeply inset mirrored glass attached to an enameled metal base and mounted via three chrome brackets to a circular smoked-glass frame (ca. 1960s, Italy).
Very good, vintage condition with only light white enamel loss to the round wall mounted portion (not visible when mirror is mounted).
Retains remnant manufacturer’s tag.
H: 2.75″ x Diameter: 27.5″
Mirror glass itself is 21.63″ in diameter.
Italian Round Aluminum Architectural Wall Mirror with Bronzed Glass by Rimadesio
$3,600.00Rimadesio wall mirror composed of a gold anodized aluminum ‘ring’ frame with cream/ivory lacquered wood accents supporting a bronze-tinted mercury mirror glass plate (Desio, Italy, ca. 1960s).
Extremely well made incorporating quality materials (including a solid wood backing) and a thoughtful design resulting in a luxurious, aesthetically pleasing mirror built to last.
Excellent, vintage condition.
Diameter: 31.25″ x H: 2″
About Rimadesio – Founded in1956 in Desio, Rimadesio was renowned for innovative glass techniques, combining architectural accents with style and functionality. They specialized in refined products with original use of glass and aluminum, handled with high quality details of craftsmanship.
Large Vintage Italian Asymmetrical Wall Mirror in Aluminum, Brass, and Walnut
Substantial, sculptural wall mirror composed of a sold Italian walnut backing with gold anodized aluminum trim and brass accents/hardware (ca. 1960, Italy).
Extremely well made with careful attention to quality, durable materials and stylistic elegance.
Excellent, vintage condition with warm patina/light tarnish to the unpolished brass accents.
H: 47.38″ x L: 32″ x D: 1.75″
Petite Italian Vintage Giltwood “Sunburst” Decorative Wall Mirror
$750.00Diminutive sun/starburst wall mirror composed of giltwood, carved to resemble foliage, with inset mirror glass (ca. 1940s, Italy).
Original condition with flaws to the glass (cracks to a couple of the smaller inset pieces), as shown, along with natural patina/wear to the original gilt. All good signs of age; mirror still shows a clear reflection, as central glass is in very good vintage condition.
H: 13.5″ x L: 12″ x D: 1.38″
Vintage Italian Brass Arched Scalloped Wall Mirror after Gio Ponti
Gio Ponti-style brass rectangular wall mirror with curved edges and an arched/domed top (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Overall, in very good, vintage condition. Glass shows one scratch towards the bottom and a few small desilvering spots, as photographed (naturally occurring imperfections from age/use — glass still provides a clear reflection). Polished brass shows natural patina and general wear, namely one small dent to lower right corner.
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 31.75″ x L: 21.13″ x D: 0.75″
Vintage Italian Brass Shield Wall Mirror after Gio Ponti
Gio Ponti-style brass ‘shield’ wall mirror (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Graceful, elongated form.
Overall, in very good, vintage condition. Brass has been newly polished, and shows only light wear. Glass shows one dark streak, as photographed (a naturally occurring imperfection from age/use — glass still provides a clear reflection).
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 33.88″ x L: 19.5″ x D: 1″
Vintage Italian Distressed Oblong Wall Mirror with Brass Frame after Gio Ponti
Gio Ponti-style oblong oval wall mirror with inset glass supported by a brass frame (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Patina/light wear to brass frame. Glass itself is distressed – moderate desilvering present, giving the mirror a naturally antiqued appearance.
Remains an elegant piece lending itself to a variety of decorating styles.
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 29.75″ x L: 20.25″ x D: 1″