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Squeeze Wall Mirror

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Color:  Milano Green

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A mirror that literally holds itself together by putting its hands on its hips.

MoMA Exclusive: The Squeeze Mirror playfully represents physical tension in a simple, visual way. The design is inspired by a familiar human posture—the confident look of putting your hands on your hips. Two solid wood balls press firmly into the sides of the glass, making it look like the mirror is being squeezed. By using pressure as a design feature, this piece turns a regular, everyday wall mirror into something much more interesting and active for your home.

Features of the Squeeze Wall Mirror include:

  • Hands-on-Hips Shape: The wooden pieces are placed to look like hands resting on hips, giving the mirror a unique, lifelike personality.
  • Smart Design: The two solid wood balls aren't just for decoration—they actually compress and hold the glass securely in place.
  • Built to Last: Combines thick, high-quality mirror glass with durable solid wood parts for a sturdy build.
  • Easy, Secure Mounting: Includes all necessary hardware and an interlocking bracket system (with one bracket pre-attached) for a flush, level installation.
  • High-quality mirror glass.
  • Solid wood spheres crafted from painted pine wood.
  • Measures 3h x 24w x 26"d and weighs 16 lbs.
  • Care: Wipe the glass with a damp cloth and standard glass cleaner. Dust the wooden balls with a dry cloth.
  • Size
    3h x 24w x 26"d
  • Material
    Pine Wood, Glass Mirror
  • Year of Design
    2023
  • Origin
    China
The Inspiration
The Inspiration

“The Squeeze started as an ode to the movement of a runway walk and the poised silhouette of a woman standing with her hands on her hips,” explains designer Jeffrey Renz. “We translated this posture into two rounded forms that appear to grip the mirror at its waist. The result is symmetrical and precise, but still animated, almost as though the mirror is posing.”

The Process
The Process

“Our process generally begins with a hand sketch. For Squeeze, the silhouette came first, then the idea of compression, and finally the two rounded forms that appear to grip the mirror at its waist. We worked through several rounds of prototyping, testing proportions and sphere sizes until we found the balance that gave the piece tension without losing its simplicity.”

Making the Mirror
Making the Mirror

“The mirror is cut to follow the curves of the two half spheres and finished with highly polished edges. The glass traces the form closely while maintaining a small, controlled gap between the materials. The half spheres and backing are CNC-cut, then sanded, painted, and hand-finished. Each step serves the same illusion: a piece that reads as pressure and tension while the glass sits entirely undisturbed.”

Jeffrey Renz
Jeffrey Renz

Jeffrey Renz is the founder of RTH, a New York-based design house working at the intersection of fashion and furniture. Prior to RTH, he spent more than a decade in the design industry focusing on manufacturing and brand development, following an early career in international business, logistics, and marketing. He founded RTH in 2023 to bring together collectible, personality-driven design and a more accessible approach to how it is produced, presented, and lived with.

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