Objects & Art

Unghia Floor Mirror by Rodolfo Bonetto, Italy, 1970s

Rodolfo Bonetto

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Striking 'Unghia' floor mirror designed by Rodolfo Bonetto in Italy during the 1970s. Crafted from moulded composite material with a sleek, upward-tilted oval glass set into a cylindrical body, combining Space Age form with refined modernism.

An exceptional example of 1970s Italian design, the 'Unghia' (meaning nail or claw) floor mirror was designed by the visionary Rodolfo Bonetto. Often associated with the iconic lipstick mirror typology popularised in France, this Italian iteration presents a notably streamlined and slender profile, lending an understated elegance to contemporary interiors. Fashioned from a moulded composite body, the design features a distinctive diagonal silhouette housing an oval mirror glass angled gracefully upward. Standing at an impressive 164 cm, the upward tilt not only enhances practicality—accommodating taller viewers with ease—but also creates a dynamic focal point within a room. A masterclass in functional sculpture that perfectly captures the optimism and experimental spirit of Space Age design.

Origin

Italy

Dimensions

W 24 × H 164 cm; Ø 24 cm

Materials

Plastic, Glass