SaloneSatellite 2026: Scilla & Cariddi Mirrors Blend Mediterranean Myths
Designer Marlisa Marasco debuts Scilla & Cariddi wall mirrors at SaloneSatellite 2026, inspired by the Mediterranean mythology of the Strait of Messina.
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- Scilla & Cariddi wall mirrors debuted at SaloneSatellite during Salone del Mobile Milano 2026
- Designed by Marlisa Marasco, inspired by the mythology of the Strait of Messina
- Crafted from hand-modeled glazed ceramic, multi-scale reflective glass, timber, and textile accents
- Pieces function as both figurative sculptures and practical everyday vanity mirrors
Designer Marlisa Marasco has introduced a pair of collectible wall mirrors titled Scilla & Cariddi, presented at SaloneSatellite during Salone del Mobile Milano 2026. The project translates the Mediterranean mythology surrounding the Strait of Messina into layered, functional objects that bridge ancient folklore with modern craft.
Positioned conceptually between the Calabrian and Sicilian coasts, the collection reframes the mythological sea monsters Scylla and Charybdis through a mixed-material assembly. The construction incorporates hand-modeled glazed ceramics, multi-scale reflective glass, timber backings, and textile details.
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Each mirror features distinct formal and functional configurations referencing its namesake. The Scilla mirror draws inspiration from the guardian of the Calabrian coast, crowned with six glazed ceramic serpent heads, an integrated magnifying mirror recalling the creature's eye, and a built-in sponge functioning as a pin cushion.
Blending folklore with collectible design allows creators to infuse functional objects with narrative depth and emotional resonance. The use of multi-layered reflective surfaces and tactile ceramics highlights contemporary design's shift toward multi-sensory, storytelling-driven home accessories.
The companion piece, Cariddi, is inspired by the mythical guardian of the Sicilian coast, mimicking the gaping mouth of a giant lamprey. It features three spiraling ceramic vortices that evoke marine whirlpools while doubling as functional wall hooks for hanging accessories.
Together, the overlapping and offset mirror planes fragment the viewer's reflection across various scales, introducing optical shifts that transform the mirrors from decorative wall compositions into immersive sculptural embodiments of the Strait's mythical creatures.
Source: designboom
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