Jean-Baptiste Fastrez Reworks an Inflatable Boat and a Wall Fitting Into Mirrors for Moustache
Jean-Baptiste Fastrez, a French designer, has introduced two new mirror designs for Moustache: Zodiac and Sphera. The Zodiac mirror, resembling an inflatable boat, is crafted from high-gloss ceramic and comes in three sizes, including a small green Bumper and a medium black variant. Meanwhile, Sphera showcases large spherical clamps made of chrome hardware that support flat mirror sheets, with models named Crystal Palace and Orbit. Fastrez refers to Zodiac as a 'fake ready-made,' highlighting the storytelling potential of merging disparate items. The inspiration for Sphera stems from Carlo Mollino's residence in Turin. Both mirrors incorporate glass structurally, with Zodiac's ceramic frame enhancing the reflection of the tube. Fastrez believes ornamentation is vital to functionality in these pieces. This interview was featured in designboom's SPECTATOR AND SPECTACLE chapter.
Key facts
- Jean-Baptiste Fastrez designed the Zodiac and Sphera mirrors for the Paris-based company Moustache
- Zodiac takes its form from an inflatable boat, rendered in high-gloss ceramic rather than inflatable material
- Sphera reworks chrome wall fixings into oversized spheres that clamp flat mirror sheets
- Fastrez conceived Sphera while visiting Carlo Mollino's preserved house in Turin
- Zodiac is described by Fastrez as a 'fake ready-made'
- Sphera pieces include Crystal Palace and Orbit; Zodiac is made in three sizes, including a Bumper version
- Fastrez has spent more than a decade reworking the mirror in his practice
- The interview appeared in designboom's SPECTATOR AND SPECTACLE chapter, presented with SolidNature
Entities
Artists
- Jean-Baptiste Fastrez
- Michel Foucault
- Carlo Mollino
- Louis Sullivan
Institutions
- Moustache
- designboom
- SolidNature
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Turin
- Italy