The Lipstick Mirror , designed by Roger Lecal for Chabrières & Co in the 1970s, is an object that immediately sticks in your mind. Not because of its size, but because of its shape. Because of its character. The name refers directly to the silhouette of an opened lipstick, a shape that makes this mirror one of the most recognizable French design objects of the period.
The Lipstick mirror is a freestanding object with a distinctive character . The shape is immediately recognizable: inspired by a lipstick, playful yet powerful in its simplicity. The black polyester finish gives the whole a graphic, almost sculptural appearance. The flowing lines follow the typical shape of a lipstick, making the mirror an object that is looked at just as much as it reflects.
The surface bears a light patina, creating depth and an authentic, lived-in look. Placed freestanding, the mirror acquires a strong presence. It is not there by accident; it consciously takes its place.
The balance between form and function is perfectly palpable here. Practical to use, yet at the same time an object with personality and a distinct signature of the 1970s. Documented examples are described as French freestanding mirrors from circa 1970–1975, made of plastic, polyester, or resin with an inlaid mirror and often marked at the base.
That individuality is also palpable in the designer. Today, Roger Lecal is primarily associated with this iconic mirror shape, which grew into his most famous creation in design literature and on the international market. The Lipstick mirror is still actively sought after by enthusiasts of French Mid-Century and Space Age design.
And naturally, completely original and signed. A playful, sculptural, and highly recognizable piece that effortlessly adds character to any interior.
