David Wretling mirror

This wall mirror, designed by David Wretling and produced in Sweden during the 1920s, features a pewter frame with a distinctive sculptural character. The frame is constructed as a rectangular surround in which the top and bottom sections are formed from smooth pewter bands, while the vertical sides consist of repeated cast pewter panels. These panels depict stylized human figures intertwined with organic, scrolling motifs, reflecting Wretling’s background as a sculptor and his interest in expressive relief work. The mirrored glass is set flush within the frame and displays small surface marks associated with age.

David Wretling was an influential Swedish sculptor and designer active during the early decades of the twentieth century. His work often combined craft techniques with modern decorative sensibilities, bridging the transition from National Romanticism to Art Deco. In this mirror, the combination of figurative ornament and geometric structure aligns closely with early Swedish Art Deco, where decorative detail was used to enhance otherwise simple architectural forms.

The pewter surface shows patina, darkening, and minor irregularities consistent with its age, giving the piece a historic depth. The relief panels retain clarity in their detailing, and the overall structure remains stable.

The dimensions are 36 × 2.5 × 67 cm, corresponding to approximately 14.2 × 1 × 26.4 inches.