Brass ornaments Ghidini1961 mirrors in this new collaboration

Mirrors have a way of livening a space, not just by virtue of reflecting things, but also by creating the illusion of more space even in the smallest of rooms. They can also become objets d’art when crafted beautifully, like this one designed by Nika Zupanc for Ghidini1961.

Founded in 2016 as the design arm of manufacturer Ghidini Giuseppe Bosco, the brand has garnered global acclaim for its distinctive collections that blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Ghidini1961 also showcased its latest offerings at this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan, emphasizing metal die-casting with a focus on the use of fine materials, impeccable detail and timeless elegance. Continuing to set the standard for design, the brand tasked Zupanc to create the Gioiello collection of mirrors.

“Inspired by the infinite possibilities of a brass sphere as a single building block, these mirrors are designed to create a collection of objects and tell their story through repetition and play. The spheres are polished to perfection to resemble precious jewellery,” shares Zupanc.

This collaboration remains all the more special given the brand and designer’s history of working together. Giuseppe Ghidini, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, reveals, “Our collaboration dates back to 2016 and coincides with the year of our brand’s foundation. She was one of the first designers involved in the project to design objects and then furniture, and the partnership has continued over the years.”

The collection includes mirrors in various shapes—rectangular, round, inverted teardrop and more—as well as finishes like chrome, deep black, polished and burnished brass. “By aligning the spheres into numerous shapes, we form versatile frames without the need of new moulds or tools for their production. The mirrors are elegantly rich in their appearance due to their simplicity,” adds Zupanc.