We already knew we loved Philadelphia studio Edgewood Made after carrying their stunning Black Wood Board, Cheese Cutter and Cheese Knife, but then we saw their mirrors.
The Edgewood Made Wall Mirrors, available in solid maple, walnut, and a deep black, carry the same design features that drew us to their other products, including the hexagonal cross section that gives each piece a uniquely angled edge, and which you can read more about in The Natural Artistry of Edgewood Made. But there is another part of the mirrors’ story that got us interested: they were designed using the golden ratio.
This ratio is also known as the golden mean, golden number, and divine proportion, among other names. Essentially, two numbers are in the golden ratio if their ratio is the same as the ratio of their sum to the larger of the two quantities. The result of this is classically known for being the most aesthetically pleasing.
Architects, artists, and designers, including Dali and Le Corbusier, have used the golden ratio to proportion their work, particularly in its use in “the golden rectangle.” Here is where the Edgewood Made Mirror comes in.
Edgewood co-founder David Short describes it as “the ratio is simply used to proportion the length to the width of the mirror. We use these proportions in virtually everything we do.
“In some respects this almost removes us as designers from the piece, instead allowing our designs to be dictated by the rules that we have put in place, such as the edge details and the golden ratio. This makes all of our designs inherently work together, while simultaneously following patterns found in nature that are naturally aesthetically pleasing.”
No matter what your style, the natural design of the Edgewood Made Mirror is a perfect fit. Available in Maple, Walnut, and Black finishes.