Space Age Dressing Mirror with Orange Velvet Upholstery, 1960s

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Space Age dressing mirror, Poltrona Frau style, orange velvet upholstery, 60's – Italy

Magnificent circular table or vanity mirror in … Read more Space Age dressing mirror, Poltrona Frau style, orange velvet upholstery, 60's – Italy

Magnificent circular table or vanity mirror in Space Age style. The mirror is supported on a cylindrical base, on which it is held at an angle of about 45º. Its exceptional modern-looking design along with the color of the orange velvet make this piece a perfect element, not only to decorate any room, but even to achieve the feeling that the space is expanded and illuminated through reflection. Fine metallic trim that runs along the profile of the mirror and enhances the aesthetics of the Space Age style. It closely follows the designs and style of the renowned Italian brand Poltrona Frau, founded in 1912 by Renzo Frau.

More about Space Age style

The style known as “Space Age” occurred between the late 1950s and early 1970s. It is based on the idea of ​​an optimistic world after the success of atomic energy and space travel. This style has as its aesthetic inspiration the North American space race and everything that has to do with outer space such as space satellites, helmets, ships, the effect of weightlessness and an optimistic proposal for a new futuristic lifestyle. The sphere is adopted as the main morphological reference, as we see in the design of this dressing table, referring to satellites or space helmets.

Material: Wood, velvet and mirror
Style: Space Age, following Poltrona Frau
Period: 1960s
Country of origin: Italy
Good condition based on age and use.
Overall dimensions: 40 x 42 x 42 cm. / Mirror diameter 42 cm. See less