“Ultrafragola” Illuminated Mirror
Ettore Sottsass · Signed
Italy, 2022
“Ultrafragola” illuminated mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1970 and produced by Poltronova, in a 2022 edition. A true icon of Italian Radical Design, this mirror with its undulating silhouette is today one of the most recognizable design objects in the world. Its broad frame in thermoformed opaline plastic unfolds in successive waves, enveloping the mirror surface like flowing locks of hair. When turned off, the frame is a milky white; when switched on, it glows with a pink light that accentuates its relief and transforms the atmosphere of the room. The mirror thus becomes a luminaire in its own right, where function, color, and volume converge. Presented in Milan in 1970 at the Eurodomus exhibition as part of the “Mobili Grigi” series, the Ultrafragola bears witness to Sottsass’s exploration of the relationship between furniture, light, and space, several years before the founding of the Memphis Group. Standing nearly two meters high, it commands presence as a statement piece in a bedroom, dressing room, entryway, or living room, and is sure to make a lasting impression. Opaline white when unlit, the frame illuminates with a pink glow that emphasizes its contours and transforms the room's ambience. The mirror thus becomes a lighting piece in its own right, uniting function, color, and volume. Presented at Eurodomus in 1970 as part of the Mobili Grigi series, Ultrafragola reflects Sottsass’s investigations into the interplay between furniture, light, and space. Its undulating design makes it an emblematic piece of Italian design.
11 000 €
- Artist / Maker
- Ettore Sottsass · Signed
- Dated
- 2022
- Origin
- Italy
Dimensions
- Height : 76.8 in(195 cm)
- Width : 39.4 in(100 cm)
- Depth : 5.1 in(13 cm)
Technique / Materials
- Thermoformed opaline plastic, mirror, and LED lighting
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