Embracing The Past Through Modern Design: Ring Filigree Mirror

The art of filigree is deeply embedded in Portugal’s history and culture, and Boca do Lobo came up with a new round mirror with such a modern design that pays homage to this technique. Being Portugal one of the few countries that still treasure this meticulous craftsmanship, it is obvious that the value of the pieces made with the filigree technique is certainly remarkable.

Embracing The Past Through Modern Design: Ring Filigree Mirror

Boca do Lobo loves to honor ancient crafts because it adds up an extra special worth to their gems, and this time the design brand started off the year with a brand new filigree creation, the Ring Filigree round wall mirror.

This wall mirror is just one of the countless Boca do Lobo’s brilliant creations of this remarkable technique. Born during the Roman period and passed down through generations of skilled artisans, Portugal now counts only with 12 craftsmen that master this craft. There are a lot of items conceived by machines naming it as filigree, but then there are things that engines will never be able to do.

Embracing The Past Through Modern Design: Ring Filigree Mirror

When you think about filigree you don’t think about a big round mirror, you think about a small jewelry piece. It’s such a meticulous technique of which its handmade items take an understandable time to be completed but the final result is absolutely mesmerizing and something so unique that will add up a special touch to the rest of your luxury furniture.

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Embracing The Past Through Modern Design: Ring Filigree Mirror

Completely handcrafted, with each brass cord fitted with precision, the Filigree Ring flourishes in a traditional homage to Portuguese culture and commitment, like a jewel that reflects eternal beauty when it is contemplated. The large mirror‘s edge is made of brass cords gilded in 18k gold, conceiving an exquisite gold round frame which elevates any setting into world-class interiors.

Embracing The Past Through Contemporary Design: Ring Filigree Mirror

Used to work metals such as gold and silver, filigree consists of twisted fine lines of these materials in order to create motifs with exquisite threaded-patterns. Boca do Lobo took this concept to a whole different level and created big-scaled limited edition pieces.

Take a look at the other filigree mirror with a stunningly modern design. Notice the characteristics that flow outside of the mirror’s frame and how incredibly detailed every single string is worked on.

Embracing The Past Through Modern Design: Ring Filigree Mirror

Embracing The Past Through Contemporary Design: Ring Filigree Mirror

Embracing The Past Through Contemporary Design: Ring Filigree Mirror

The design brand also loves to innovate and to think out of the box. Known for their extremely exquisite pieces, sometimes, Boca do Lobo loves to invent new gems to add to their furniture pieces such as these fun filigree decorative bugs.

Embracing The Past Through Contemporary Design: Ring Filigree Mirror

Embracing The Past Through Contemporary Design: Ring Filigree Mirror

As a tribute to the beloved cricket and its sacred symbology, Boca do Lobo perpetuates the craftsmanship tradition and creates a luxury handcrafted piece of art: a cricket figure entirely made of the most detailed silver filigree.

Embracing The Past Through Modern Design: Ring Filigree Mirror

Embracing The Past Through Contemporary Design: Ring Filigree Mirror

The Lucanus sconce brings a sophisticated symbiosis between a rare insect figure and the pure beauty of the silver filigree. The plate is made of polished brass and gold plated and completes this masterpiece.

 

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