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every time i see one of these uniquely shaped mirrors i’m suddenly stopped dead in my tracks. there’s just something so striking, and so feminine about the curve and shape of their pretty brass frames. i did a bit of research on them and i believe they are called an , originally designed by the legendary designer in 1933 for prominent lamp and glass manufacturer FontanaArte. i’m not certain, but i think they were then made popular throughout the 1940-50’s because the mirrors i keep finding online are labeled as ‘mid-century modern 1950’s italian designed’ mirror. i’ve also been seeing some similar, modern ones with a sleek, radius round corners, and those are quite lovely, too. i think the vintage version may be quite rare, because they are also quite pricey, so i’m going to keep my flea market eyes peeled for one of these pretties — i’d just love to own something so classically beautiful.
these two mirrors have such stunning shapes, via .
pretty in pink framed mirror from ; this one from on etsy is tempting me; and a couple beautiful 1950’s vintage mirrors from .
1950’s italian mirror from ; and a mid-century modern .
a pair of bathroom mirrors, via ; radius corner mirror with a shelf, via ; and a 1950’s vintage mirror from .
extra large, radius corner mirror via .
i love these vintage beauties with their little hangers, via .
designer vanessa alexander’s malibu bathroom, via .
i quite fancy the way these vertical mirrors are hung from industrial hardware, at , Copenhagen.
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