muuto | the pleat mirror by gustav winsth

Mirrors are notoriously vain roommates, demanding constant attention while offering nothing but a flat copy of reality in return. Stockholm-based designer Gustav Winsth has decided to alter that dynamic by giving our reflections a touch more dimension. His latest creation for Muuto, the ‘Pleat Mirror,’ arrives as a doorway-sized architectural object that treats the room itself as part of the artwork. Taking its name from the Finnish word for perspective, the Copenhagen-based brand Muuto has supported creators for over two decades, giving them the freedom to twist the Nordic tradition into unexpected shapes. Winsth spent his early career working as a mechanical engineer for the truck manufacturer Scania before turning his attention to furniture. His previous works often mix digital simulation and physical reality, frequently utilising virtual reality software to sculpt initial ideas. Pieces like his chunky Bloat sofa for Lammhults or the radically geometric DIO shelf showcase an adventurous aesthetic that challenges traditional Scandinavian minimalism. Standing at 227 centimetres tall, the Pleat Mirror continues this trajectory, acting as a seamless extension of the interior architecture. Our digital footprint often dictates how we interact with reflective surfaces, prompting questions about whether this piece was designed to accommodate the modern outfit... Read more » The post muuto | the pleat mirror by gustav winsth appeared first on Schön! Magazine.