Private residence, Turin, Italy
From a simple decorative detail, the mirror becomes a striking design element that enhances and amplifies natural light — an essential component in creating a unique atmosphere.
For the project of the two composed mirrors, was chosen a delicate antiquing in order to bring light to the living area. For the backsplash, on the other hand, was selected a bronze glass with a more intense finish to enhance the reflections and atmosphere of the kitchen, giving the space greater depth and character.
Antique mirrors are created using a process known as silvering, an ancient technique dating back to the 19th century.
Mediante un trattamento chimico, l’argento liquido viene separato e depositato sulla superficie del vetro, formando lo strato riflettente. La fase successiva di anticatura si esegue attraverso l’utilizzo di diversi agenti ossidativi applicati sulla lastra argentata, che permettono di modulare texture, profondità e grado di anticatura.
Il Verre églomisé è una tecnica decorativa che prevede l’applicazione a mano di foglie d’oro, argento o altri metalli preziosi sul retro del vetro, creando un effetto riflettente sulla superficie.
I complement this technique with further decorative and painting processes: the use of pigments, powders and natural resins is combined with oxidative treatments of metal leaf, creating unique surfaces with an infinite variety of colour effects.