“Unghia” floor mirror, Italy, 1970s

“Unghia” floor mirror, Italy, 1970s

An iconic “Unghia” model floor mirror, embodying 1970s Italian design and the era’s characteristic pursuit of sculptural, organic forms.

The structure forms a single vertical volume: rising from a cylindrical base, the body curves and gradually tapers upwards, culminating in a distinctive tip reminiscent of a fingernail—the inspiration for the model’s name.

The slender, elongated mirror is set into the structure’s concave section, perfectly tracing its profile and accentuating its sinuous lines. More than just a functional accessory, it is an object with a commanding architectural presence, conceived almost as a piece of domestic sculpture.

This example features a white finish. It shows signs of wear and finish loss on the structure, as well as traces of oxidation along the mirror’s edge—consistent with its age and visible