Orange Space Age Mirror Plastic Frame France 1970s

• item. wall mirror
• designer. not attributed
• manufacturer. syla
• period. 1970s
• country. Italy
• style. space age
• materials. plastic frame, mirror glass
• color. orange
• dimensions. 55.5 x 55.5 x 2 cm
• condition. excellent vintage condition. minor surface scratches and small marks.
• notes. mirror glass replaced. three rear hooks, can be hung square or diamond orientation.
• reference. 1989

DESIGN CONTEXT

This orange space age mirror reflects the experimental spirit of European design in the 1970s, where everyday objects became bold visual statements. The geometric plastic frame, with its soft diamond silhouette and integrated circular mirror, transforms a functional object into a graphic presence on the wall.

The saturated orange tone and clean molded form are typical of space age production, where plastics enabled new shapes and a more accessible design language. The possibility to hang it either square or rotated as a diamond adds flexibility, making it adaptable to different interiors, from minimal compositions to more expressive spaces.

This orange space age mirror works particularly well in entryways, bathrooms or above small furniture, where it can activate neutral environments and introduce a strong chromatic accent. It pairs naturally with other plastic objects and lighting from the same period.

Explore more pieces from the same era in our space age collection to build a coherent visual language across your interior.