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The Mirror That Reflected a Designer’s Heart
Gio Ponti (1891–1979) did not design furniture; he reimagined how we live with it. Over six decades, the Italian architect and designer challenged conventions of form, weight, and ornament, replacing heavy traditions with a vision of joyful modernity.
The Randaccio mirror is one of Gio Ponti’s most elegant and personal designs. Originally created in 1925 for his own home on Via Randaccio in Milan — which he also designed early in his career — the mirror captures the romantic, almost dreamlike quality Ponti often wove into functional objects. Unlike much of his later, more rationalist work, the Randaccio mirror has a delicate, ornamental character: a simple round glass form crowned with a graceful, almost jewelry-like decorative crest.
It shows Ponti's fascination with combining restraint and flair — the mirror is clean-lined and modern, yet touched with a subtle historical nostalgia. It's also a glimpse into his belief that everyday objects should be both practical and emotionally resonant, even luxurious in their simplicity.
Today, the Randaccio mirror is often seen as an early sign of Ponti’s lifelong quest to balance innovation with beauty — a small but powerful example of how he thought design could elevate daily life.
The piece pairs a perfectly round shape with a frame in delicately patinated brass — warm, understated, and just a little romantic. But it’s the ornamental crest at the top, like a piece of antique jewelry, that gives the mirror its soul: a whimsical flourish that softens the geometry and hints at Ponti’s playful side. Unlike heavier, more ornate mirrors of the era, the Randaccio feels light on the wall — more like a drawn line than a bulky object. It’s that effortless mix of graphic simplicity and decorative finesse that makes it so timeless, and so very Ponti.
What sets the Randaccio mirror apart is its lightness of touch
At a glance, it’s a simple brass-framed circle — elegant and unfussy — but look closer and you’ll see the magic: the graceful crown detail that turns it from functional to poetic. Designed not for a showroom, but for Ponti’s own home, it feels intimate, personal, and utterly refined. It’s that rare mirror that doesn’t just reflect the room — it enhances it. The Randaccio brings a softness to modern interiors and a fresh contrast to classic ones. It doesn’t follow trends. It lives outside of them.
The Randaccio mirror slips effortlessly into a variety of interiors, but it sings in spaces that value character over perfection. It looks stunning against textured walls — think limewash, plaster, or soft neutrals — where its brass frame can gently glow. In pared-back, modern rooms, it adds a touch of softness and old-world charm. In vintage-inspired spaces, it feels right at home, echoing curved furniture and patinated finishes. Whether hung above a console in the hallway, layered over a fireplace, or as the finishing touch in a bedroom, it brings a sense of romance, restraint, and thoughtful design — the kind of quiet statement that makes a space feel lived-in and loved.
Discover Randaccio Round Mirror at Rouse Home
Available in three sizes — small (16.53"W x 18.90"H), medium (23.62"W x 25.98"H), and large (27.56"W x 29.92"H) — the Randaccio slips effortlessly into any interior, whether you're adding charm to a pared-back hallway or giving a bedroom that final, finishing touch. At Rouse Home we stock the full collection so you can choose the size that suits your space — and let a little Ponti magic reflect through your home.
