Mirror- nautical chic - Wood, rope, Leather, Brass - Teardrop mirror
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Wall mirror in a teardrop shape, a refined Italian Mid-Century Modern nautical piece with a natural hemp rope frame accented by green leather and brass details, made in Lombardia, Italy in the 1950s–60s, external 87 × 43 cm (internal 84.5 × 39.5 cm), in good used condition with minor age marks and spots, original mirror.
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Description from the seller
Refined wall mirror in the shape of a drop (or leaf), a superb example of Italian mid-century modernism (Mid-Century Modern). This piece embodies the elegance of luxurious nautical style, typical of the high-quality productions from the Brianza district in the 1950s and 1960s.
The item stands out for a sophisticated and eclectic juxtaposition of materials, a stylistic hallmark of the artisan workshops of the era:
Frame and Details: Perimeter structure in natural hemp rope, enriched with decorative inserts in forest green leather and technical plastic
Finishes: High-precision assembly with seals and rivets in solid brass, which provide a gold-green color contrast of striking decorative impact.
Technical Features
Epoch: 1950 - 1969
Origin: Italy (Brianza Manufacture)
Materials: Brass, Rope, Leather, Plastic, Shaped wood.
Style: Nautical / Organic / Mid-Century Modern
Conditions: Excellent vintage condition. The brass displays a beautiful natural patina of time; the leather and rope are intact and well preserved. Original mirror from the period.
Small chip to the right side of the mirror as shown in the photo
Refined wall mirror in the shape of a drop (or leaf), a superb example of Italian mid-century modernism (Mid-Century Modern). This piece embodies the elegance of luxurious nautical style, typical of the high-quality productions from the Brianza district in the 1950s and 1960s.
The item stands out for a sophisticated and eclectic juxtaposition of materials, a stylistic hallmark of the artisan workshops of the era:
Frame and Details: Perimeter structure in natural hemp rope, enriched with decorative inserts in forest green leather and technical plastic
Finishes: High-precision assembly with seals and rivets in solid brass, which provide a gold-green color contrast of striking decorative impact.
Technical Features
Epoch: 1950 - 1969
Origin: Italy (Brianza Manufacture)
Materials: Brass, Rope, Leather, Plastic, Shaped wood.
Style: Nautical / Organic / Mid-Century Modern
Conditions: Excellent vintage condition. The brass displays a beautiful natural patina of time; the leather and rope are intact and well preserved. Original mirror from the period.
Small chip to the right side of the mirror as shown in the photo
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Lombardia
Title additional information
Teardrop mirror
Country of Origin
Italy
Model
nautical chic
Material
rope, Brass, Leather, Wood
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Brown, White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
87 cm
External width
43 cm
Internal height
84.5 cm
Internal width
39.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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