By Richard Yasmine
Located in Paris, IDF
Ashkal collection a sculptural designer mirror is a limited-edition collectible mirror that transforms the nostalgic language of vintage vanity objects into a refined contemporary design statement. Originally conceived for the Sursock Museum store in Beirut, the collection pays tribute to the museum’s opening in the early 1960s while reinterpreting the geometric stained-glass details found throughout its historic façade. The name “Ashkal,” meaning “shapes” or “forms” in Arabic, reflects the collection’s exploration of pure geometry through circle, square, rectangle, oval, pentagon, and triangle silhouettes.
Crafted from super-polished stainless steel with brushed brass and marble or metal bases, each mirror appears delicately inserted into a sculptural pedestal, creating the illusion of an oversized surrealist jewelry...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Marble Table Mirrors
MaterialsMarble, Brass, Steel