Since Covid-19 upended life as we knew it, the home has been more than a place to retire for the night. Cue the boom in interior design trends—with emblematic styles and interchanging palettes that Instagram has helped perpetuate—with stylish abodes and design know-hows constantly put on blast. But if there’s one particular furnishing piece that have successfully rode on the coattails of the ‘Gram, to lasting effect for that matter—it would be the statement mirror. An eye-grabbing essential while documenting your nonchalant ‘fit of the day’, and at the same time, functioning as a stylish side-piece to your living space. Make no mistake: statement mirrors aren’t just mirrors—as seen on the feeds of It girls like Bella Hadid and influencers who have seamlessly made their reflective surface a personality trait.
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More than just bragging rights, one can’t help but acknowledge the value of a sui generis mirror; a touch of postmodernism and an element of kitsch to the room. While the hunt for the perfect mirror can go on for a while—all dependent on how and where you’re placing it, along with your intended purpose—Vogue Singapore has rallied up a couple of stylish picks for your perusal. From the trippy Ultrafragola to a disco-esque wildcard, spy these otherworldly pieces below.
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Ultrafrogola
The earliest record of statement mirrors go back to the esteemed Ultrafrogola—i.e. the wondrous glow-in-the-dark mirror/lamp that was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1970, as part of the Mobili Grigi series of bedroom and living room objects.
Never mind that it has survived decades worth of interior trend overhauls, this sinuous fixture is still an Instagram sweetheart amongst celebs like Bella Hadid and other style influencers alike. Produced in white opaline, you can activate a pink neon LED light—as the frame emits a soft glow to your space.
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Lotta Blobs
Birthed during the pandemic by owner Shantelle, Lotta Blobs is a London-based small business, where each blob-shaped mirror is sculpted by hand. Granted, every piece ordered and sold is idiosyncratic, often created in bright, playful shades of colour. Set to brighten up a space, these blob mirrors can either be fixed on the wall or small enough to be placed on your dresser. Make sure to follow its Instagram as the mirrors are restocked on a weekly basis.
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Gustaf Westman Objects
You might have already chanced upon Gustaf Westman’s quirky creations on your feed—especially during the surge of Scandi-inspired interior design on the internet. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Gustaf Westman launched his namesake label, where decor and furniture pieces are available on sale. The famed Instagram Curvy Mirror stands to be a crowd-favourite, but also worth the mention, are his other sculptural creations. Peruse more on the brand’s Instagram page, where the feed also serves up daily home-studio inspiration.
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Als Place
What happens when rugs become mirrors? Well, Als Place. Operated and created by tufting artist Alice who believes “rugs don’t just belong on the floor”, each mirror is unique and handmade using pure wool spun and dyed in England. Add to that, its abstract printed design, which ties everything together—perfect for livening up a dull room in need of a pick-me-up.
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Mirrors by Lina
The life of the party lies in Mirrors by Lina, we believe. A disco-fuelled chrome centrepiece to jazz your living space. Apart from many variations of the cult Disco Mirror, be spoiled for choice with other iterations in barbie-hued heart shapes and others made out of quartz. Each piece is made-to-order by owner Lina, an artist based in Los Angeles who experiments with mediums like resin, foam, papier mache and clay.
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