Round mirror with black plastic frame · Space Age, 1970s

The 1970s brought forth a distinctive design language in interior design: plastic evolved from an industrial auxiliary material to a full-fledged design material, black and strong bright colours replaced the wood shades of the 1960s, and round, sculptural forms characterized furniture and accessories. Mirrors with solid, moulded plastic frames — often circular, frequently in black — became a characteristic home object in this decade, positioned between Pop and Space Age.

The present mirror follows this trend. The frame is made of black plastic and tapers conically to a point at the front — a sculptural profile that makes the mirror body stand out from the wall and gives the round shape a sculptural presence. This funnel-shaped framing was typical of the home accessory lines of the era and still makes the mirror an effective focal point on any wall today.

With a diameter of 48.5 centimetres and a depth of only 5 centimetres, the mirror has the size of a classic wall mirror for a hallway, wardrobe, bathroom, or bedroom — compact enough for smaller wall areas, yet present enough for its own statement. The mirror surface is flawless, without foxing or edge oxidation. Very good original condition from the 1970s.

Dimensions: Diameter 48.5 cm · Depth 5 cm