Illuminated Plastic Moulded Mirror, circa 1970

This square illuminated mirror perfectly illustrates the formal boldness and material optimism of the 1970s. The generous white moulded plastic frame, perfectly smooth and rounded, incorporates peripheral lighting that diffuses a soft and even light across the entire reflective surface. The object, immediately identifiable, combines geometric purity with practical function. The moulded plastic, an emblematic material of the decade, is here crafted with near-industrial precision: the angles and edges have been carefully softened, giving the whole a reassuring sculptural presence. The satin surface captures light without hardening it, while the mirror at the heart of the composition reflects the environment with great clarity. This type of object finds its origins in the pop and space-age movement of the 1960s-70s, where designers and manufacturers heavily invested in plastic to create bold, affordable shapes that were resolutely forward-looking. The integrated lighting, at the time considered the hallmark of the most modern interiors, makes it a character piece that testifies to an era when design and technical innovation met in domestic furniture. Essentially versatile, this illuminated mirror will find its place in an entrance for a last glance before heading out, in a bathroom for flattering lighting, or in a dressing room to elegantly recall the vintage aesthetic of the seventies. A decorative and practical piece at once, it has become a collector's item.