Vintage Italian Rectangular Mirror in Birch Burl, 1936

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M15 - Rectangular mirror (52x112) Original 1930s Italian beveled glass and birch burl, exceptionally well-preserved, part of a bedroom set, … Read more M15 - Rectangular mirror (52x112) Original 1930s Italian beveled glass and birch burl, exceptionally well-preserved, part of a bedroom set, complete with all its elements. Non-original glass.
A rare opportunity, as it marks the transition between Art Nouveau and Italian Rationalism. My family had it made in 1936 by skilled craftsmen, modeled after the Milanese style of Gaetano Borsani, then in fashion.
The materials are exquisite. In particular, the vibrant natural design of the burl is enhanced by the extremely high-quality workmanship.
The simple, linear style, which contrasts with the hyper-decorative style that dominated the 1920s, makes this piece still relevant and original, after almost a century of history. See less