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BY NICK ROSS

Darkly Mirror is an exploration of the history of man’s

relationship with the reflected image. Some historians

believe that the earliest mirrors may have been small

ceramic bowls filled with water used during the late Stone

Age. The fact that no specific evidence exists to support this

theory fascinates designer Nick Ross, whose Darkly Mirror

for MENU takes inspiration from these ceramic bowls and

is a modern object which questions its possible past and its

relation to the self. Available in brushed brass for a classic

look, it is versioned in three different sizes.

BY STUDIOPEPE

The classic standing mirror gets a functionalist update

with Pepe. An elegant study of functionality overlapping

with aesthetics, the Pepe is rendered as a standing mirror

as well as a wall-mounted option that makes it perfect for

small rooms and spaces where you do not want items to

be movable, such as restaurant cloakrooms or hotel rooms.

One side of the mirror offers regular reflection, while the

other shows magnification of 300% – a perfect mirror for

self-grooming. The colour combinations of black, white

or brown marble with brushed brass offer a sophisticated

contrast; one that emphasises the texture and heft of the

materials. This is a mirror that, while utilitarian, adds a

certain refinement to the room through its simple form and

beautiful craftsmanship.

Darkly Mirror, Large, by Nick Ross

Darkly Mirror, Medium, by Nick Ross

Pepe Marble Mirror, Brass / Carrara Marble, by Studiopepe

Socket Occasional Lamp, by Norm Architects

Afteroom Stool, Black Steel / Shade Leather Sand 20298, by Afteroom

Pepe Marble Mirror, Wall, Brown Wood Grain Marble / Brushed Brass, by Studiopepe

Pepe Marble Mirror, Wall, Nero Marquina Marble / Brushed Brass, by Studiopepe

Pepe Marble Mirror, Wall, Carrara Marble / Brushed Brass, by Studiopepe

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