240,00 €
A unique vintage piece
A distinctive French Space Age round mirror with a sculptural smoked brown Lucite frame and contrasting beige accents, combining warm tones with refined geometric design.
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This Space Age round mirror, produced in France between the 1960s and 1970s, offers a particularly refined interpretation of European plastic design. Its sculptural smoked brown Lucite frame combines generous rounded volumes with a warm, understated palette, creating a distinctive balance between geometric clarity and decorative presence.
The thick molded plastic frame surrounds the circular reflective surface with a deep, softly curved profile. Two contrasting beige elements interrupt the dark brown perimeter at opposite sides, introducing a subtle graphic rhythm that emphasizes the symmetry of the composition.
Unlike the brightly colored plastic mirrors commonly associated with the Space Age era, this example explores a more restrained aesthetic. The translucent smoked Lucite reveals variations in depth and tone as the surrounding light changes, lending the frame an almost architectural quality.
The combination of innovative synthetic materials, simplified geometry and carefully considered color contrasts reflects the experimentation that characterized European domestic design during the 1960s and 1970s. The mirror’s warm brown and beige palette makes it particularly versatile, allowing it to complement both vintage interiors and contemporary spaces with natural materials and muted tones.
This example is preserved in good vintage condition, with signs of age and use. The reflective surface shows small black spots and light haze, particularly visible in backlight, while the brown Lucite frame presents surface scratches consistent with its age. A small loss on the back is not visible when displayed and does not affect stability or safe wall mounting.
To explore the innovative use of plastics, sculptural forms and bold geometric design in the 1960s and 1970s, discover our Space Age Icons collection, featuring distinctive mirrors, lighting and decorative objects that reflect the experimental spirit of the era.
