RIPPLE MIRROR
Inspired by the play of light on water, the Ripple Mirror captures the fluid motion of colliding ripples.
Burgundy coach-hide leather is shaped over concentric waves using CNC-machined moulds, relying on its natural elasticity to form a sculptural surface. A central hand-silvered mirror anchors the design, framed by hand-chased textures that mimic the highlights and shadows found on water in motion. Finished with a natural wax polish, the leather’s depth and movement are enhanced through careful tooling.
Extensive prototyping and iterative design led to the final form, with each ripple carefully refined to balance rhythm and surface tension. The result is a striking, tactile piece that celebrates materiality, motion, and the quiet drama of rain on still water.
Burgundy coach-hide leather, hand-silvered mirror.
80cm x 6cm (ØxD)
Studio SL, Layers in Time, 2025