Mirrored Character. Browsing the new offerings from Crate & Barrel, this Mimi Antiqued Mirrored Chest jumped out as something quite different from the retailer's usual offerings. An antiqued look isn't something we usually go for — add mirrored doors and drawers and it's even odder that we're drawn to this. It must have something to do with the odd proportions. It is a rather unusual size at 31.5 inches tall....
We think this is an interesting piece for $899. The sizing is a bit bizarre — almost too big for a bedside/occassional table, but smallish for a standalone piece (making it an excellent size for small spaces). In the right small space, it could do wonders for an entry and do double-duty by offering a lot of hidden storage.
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Comments (14)
it's definitely weird and incongruous, in a not so great way. i like the overall shape (particularly from the side), but the mirrors are just bad, as is the very rigid, geometric drawer set-up in contrast to the curvy bottom detailing. too many mismatched styles in one. not for me, especially at almost $1,000!
Kind of odd. I'll give you that.
I like it, I just wish the mirrors had a bevel or something to soften them a bit. But I do like the shape and size of it.
Honestly? I think it's fug and weirdly proportioned. And for that price, double fug.
I could like it as a small buffet, maybe with with shelves above. A bevel on the mirrors would be an improvement, though, and I think maybe an arched top on the two tall doors.
I wouldn't pay nine hundred for this one, though.
the parts don't look like they've pulled into an appealing whole.
hideous
I just saw something like this at Z Gallerie which is -if possible-stranger. Its mirrors with some sort of bamboo or textured wood. My eyes were strangely drawn to it- though I would never buy it.
Oh my Trumystique. Is this what you saw? It is truly bizarre!
Saw that one and could look away. But thats not what I am talking about. Imagine a bamboo-y credenza from Pier 1 and then put mirrors on it. I just checked Z Gallerie's website and I couldnt find it.
It's Fugly
Yuck.
This is so ugly!
Did someone from Brocade Home start working at Crate and Barrel?