Gli Specchi di Dioniso

Design

Gli Specchi di Dioniso is a collection of six wall mirrors, each with its own shape and scale. The look is bold without being loud. The frame is the point of view here, built from colored reflective pieces that shift as the light moves. And because every version is different, the collection can read as a single statement or as quieter accents placed room by room.

Designed by Ettore Sottsass, the composition leans graphic and architectural. There’s an ease to the silhouettes, but also a little tension in the color and the reflection. It feels intentional, not decorative for the sake of it.

Materials & build

The polychromatic frames are made from a mix of laminated colored mirror, colored laminated glass, and lacquered glass. That combination gives the border depth and a layered finish, not a flat band of color. The materials play off each other: some areas read glossy and opaque, others reflect and open up the surface.

Glasitalia keeps the construction crisp, so the frame looks assembled, not blended. The effect is clean edges, clear color, and a mirror that feels like an object, not just a utility. No custom sizes or custom versions are offered, which keeps the collection consistent in proportion and intent.

Comfort in everyday use

A mirror can be demanding when it’s too sharp or too minimal. Here, the colored frame softens the experience. It gives the eye something to land on, so the reflection feels framed rather than exposed. The mix of finishes also helps the piece feel less clinical, even in bright spaces.

And it’s practical in a subtle way. The reflective elements bring light forward, while the lacquered glass sections add a calmer, more grounded note. It’s a balance that works day to day, not just when the room is styled.

Placement & lifestyle

Because the collection spans different shapes and sizes, it suits a range of settings: an entry that needs energy, a living space that wants color without new furniture, or a hallway that could use depth. It also works in pairs or groups, where the polychrome frames can echo across a wall without looking matched.

For clients who need speed, quick ship options include DIONISO1, DIONISO2, DIONISO3, DIONISO4, DIONISO5, and DIONISO6. It’s a straightforward way to bring in a strong Sottsass gesture without a long wait.

Longevity

The appeal of Gli Specchi di Dioniso isn’t tied to one trend. It holds up because the materials are substantial and the design is specific. It stays interesting as the room changes, especially as light shifts over the colored mirror and glass.

In the long run, the piece earns its place by doing two jobs at once: reflecting the room and giving it a defined edge. That’s the kind of object people keep, move, and rehang when they change addresses or rethink a space.