Large Brass Mirror Shaped As A Pocket Watch, French Production, Circa 1970

This large brass mirror is a true decorative curiosity that brilliantly illustrates the creative fantasy of 1970s French furniture. The overall form, immediately recognizable, reproduces that of a traditional pocket watch, with its round case, its suspension ring and its perfectly detailed winding crown. This transposition of a familiar object to a large scale plays on surprise and humor, in the tradition of the signature design object. The brass, lengthily polished and then patinated, offers a deep golden warmth that beautifully showcases the central mirror. The details of the silhouette — the notched crown, the rounded ring, the rim of the case — have been carefully crafted to faithfully restore the proportions and finishes of a real pocket watch. The artisanal gesture is exemplary here, testifying to great technical mastery. The pop and playful spirit of the 1970s, which produced so many decorative objects diverting everyday codes, is expressed here with particular elegance. The reference to the measurement of time, the conventional object made monumental, the marriage of mirror and brass — all ingredients that make this piece a true signature object, at once practical (a large mirror) and deeply decorative. Hung in an entrance, a sitting room, a hallway or even a large kitchen, this pocket-watch mirror immediately creates a powerful focal point. It will sit equally well with 1970s vintage furniture or with a contemporary décor in search of an unusual and warm note. A piece of character that arouses curiosity and the pleasure of looking.