Sculptural Wooden Mirror by Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s

This elegant Italian mirror, with its sophisticated interplay of layers and contrasting wood colors, evokes the aesthetic of Maxalto's Artona series and is therefore attributed to the renowned Italian architect and designer Tobia Scarpa. Horizontal stripes of light and dark hues create a rhythmic and hypnotic pattern. The rectangular shape features rounded corners and slightly trapezoidal edges, lending a sense of dynamism. The frame is thick and curved, with a smooth, glossy surface that highlights the grain. The mirror itself is simple, without a bevel, so as not to distract from the frame's central focus. The irregular, asymmetrical silhouette conveys a sense of movement and organic modernity. A rare piece that combines Italian craftsmanship and postmodern formal research. Ideal for sophisticated interiors, where it becomes a sculptural as well as functional element.