Decorative Mirror

Expert Opinion: This would only look good in a large space that had a lot of ornamentation, [like] above the mantel in a Victorian house. I think it’s too much of a focal point to be in a small space. It would be nice to frame this mirror out with, say, a much larger hot-pink frame to add a splash of color. It’s a good use of technology, but everything that’s laser-cut [looks similar to this]. It’s been done so many times. In two years this mirror is going to look [dated].

What We Think: It’s as difficult to top Tord Boontje in whimsical, laser-cut patterning as it is to pronounce his name. We agree that while this mirror is both grand and au courant, it will not likely age well.

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Mirror 1

Expert Opinion: I like furniture with more than one function—–you don’t just look at yourself in this mirror, you also place your keys on it. This could work well in a bathroom, but if I had a bunch of bottles on the shelf, I’d think it was a waste—–it obscures the detail. If they’d put the detail on the side of the mirror, then you could use the shelf without obscuring the design.

Expert Opinion: I like furniture with more than one function—–you don’t just look at yourself in this mirror, you also place your keys on it. This could work well in a bathroom, but if I had a bunch of bottles on the shelf, I’d think it was a waste—–it obscures the detail. If they’d put the detail on the side of the mirror, then you could use the shelf without obscuring the design.

What We Think: This mirror is requesting contradictory uses: The shelf screams, Use me! But the precious detailing suggests that anything we might bring to the table (or…er, shelf) would detract from the design. Despite that, this is a very sturdy, useful, and well-proportioned mirror.

What We Think: This mirror is requesting contradictory uses: The shelf screams, Use me! But the precious detailing suggests that anything we might bring to the table (or…er, shelf) would detract from the design. Despite that, this is a very sturdy, useful, and well-proportioned mirror.

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Captain’s Mirror

Expert Opinion: When I look at the other mirrors, I can put them in a genre, but this one doesn’t fit into a certain category. It can be applied to a variety of interiors and still manage to look very good; I could see it at the St. Regis or in my grandmother’s house—–I like the versatility of it. It’s not overscaled, and you’re not having to match it with four corners. I think it’d be nice to have as a bathroom mirror.

What We Think: These mirrors really work well in a pair, a sort of graphic coupling on a bare wall. The stark simplicity of the form and the simple use of material make it very versatile and easy to look at and in.

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Mingle Mirror

Expert Opinion: This mirror pays homage to vintage form and reminds me a bit of mid-century Curtis Jere. I think that it would be nice hung at a 45-degree angle, or kitty-cornered next to a window, if you have a good view of trees and not just the side of your neighbor’s building. That way you could expand and give the illusion of having more windows. The depth [of the composition] is nice.

What We Think: The fragmentation of the mirror creates the desirable effect of both reflecting an image and refracting light. Instead of delivering a slavish copy of what’s before it, the Mingle Mirror parses the space, creating a unique reflection that is, when approached closely, still utilitarian.

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My Brother’s Mirror

Expert Opinion: This is a nice way to make a classical shape contemporary. I really like the depth even though it’s chunky. It’s small enough to go in a kitchen but [maybe] a little too fancy. And it’s too small to be in a bathroom. I wonder where you’d put it? I’m also tiring of baroque and rococo things.

What We Think: We can’t help but wonder if we would’ve liked Harry’s brother’s mirror more. Though the chrome version comes the closest to traditional gilding, we prefer the latter. That said, this mirror will likely be a good conversation piece—–particularly the red version.

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Mirrored Op Wall Art

Expert Opinion: I love this mirror. It would be cool if you hung it above a fireplace and kind of tilted it a bit, especially if there were a lot of color in the space. I think this would look good placed either vertically or horizontally.

What We Think: For those who are pining for a circular, tortured metal Curtis Jere sculpture but can’t swallow the $3,000-plus price tag, this mirror isn’t a bad concession. While it lacks the tonal depth of Jere, the fragmented, light-catching circular mirrors cast a magical glow on any interior—–and seem like the ideal prop for a Krzysztof Kieslowski movie.

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