Rattan and Bamboo Oval Mirror by Franco Albini

An oval wall mirror hand-woven from natural rattan and bamboo, framed with a signature looped detail that gives it real movement. The loops run around the oval frame, catching light and shadow, and the natural reed has aged to warm honey tones. It reads as much as a piece of woven sculpture as a mirror.

The mirror is attributed to Franco Albini, a leading figure in Italian modernism, whose furniture and accessories balanced clean, minimal lines with organic, natural forms. This piece reflects that approach, functional and simple yet warm and handmade. It is a genuine 1960s Italian original rather than a reproduction, though the attribution to Albini is by style rather than a signed mark.

The character is in the weaving. Each length of rattan and bamboo is worked by hand around the oval frame, the loops built up to create the frame's texture and depth. Small variations in the weave and colour run across the piece, the natural result of handwork and age, and the reed carries the patina that only decades bring.

The mirror suits a living room, an entryway, or a bedroom, and its honey-toned rattan sits well against brass, warm timber, and earthy, natural interiors, from mid-century to contemporary coastal Australian rooms. It is in very good-excellent vintage condition, with the weave intact.

Origin: Italy

Period: 1960's

Materials: Rattan and Bamboo

Dimensions: Height 52cm | Width 37cm

Condition: Very good-excellent vintage condition

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