Mid-Century Walnut Wall Mirror with Gilt Wheat Sheaf Inlay, c. 1955–1965

Golden Fields on Your Wall — A Quintessential American Mid-Century Mirror

Wheat was everywhere in postwar American design — on dinnerware, on dressers, on bedroom suites from Lane to Broyhill. But rarely does it appear with this much quiet elegance. This barrel-shaped wall mirror, with its hand-carved and gilt wheat sheaf crest, is a genuine artifact of the American mid-century home at its most optimistic and beautiful.

Hang it in an entryway, above a credenza, or in a powder room, and it transforms the space instantly — warm walnut tones, golden wheat catching the light, and a silhouette that is unmistakably of its era.

Details

• Form: Barrel/shield shape with curved sides — a signature MCM mirror silhouette
• Material: Walnut or walnut-stained hardwood frame
• Decoration: Carved and gilt wheat sheaf motif across upper crest panel — five stalks with detailed grain and leaf work
• Mirror glass: Original with light age-appropriate foxing that adds authentic vintage character
• Hanging hardware: Two original metal loops on reverse, ready to hang
• Style: Mid-Century Modern, American, circa 1955–1965
• In the spirit of: Lane, Broyhill, and Bassett wheat-motif collections of the era

Condition

Very good vintage condition. Frame is solid and sturdy. Original mirror glass shows light foxing consistent with age — a charming patina rather than a flaw. Gilt wheat detail is vivid and intact.

A warm, characterful piece that brings the golden age of American design right into your home.