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Florian Schmid's two-legged tables intersect with mirrors

A pair of combined wall mirrors and dressing tables by Berlin designer Florian Schmid have gone into production with German furniture brand Zeitraum (+ slideshow).

Carla and Carlo Dressing Table by Florian Schmid

Florian Schmid's dressing tables comprise a wall mirror with a two-legged table leaning against and partially overlapping it.

Carla and Carlo Dressing Table by Florian Schmid

"Due to its reflection in the mirror, the shelf seems visually larger than it actually is and even seems to stand on three legs," Schmid said.

Carla and Carlo Dressing Table by Florian Schmid

Put into production by Zeitraum and exhibited at Milan design week in April, the collection includes two options.

Carla and Carlo Dressing Table by Florian Schmid

Carla features a circular mirror, while Carlo has a portrait rectangular mirror. Both are divided by a horizontal wooden board, designed for displaying small items.

Carla and Carlo Dressing Table by Florian Schmid

"The full height of the mirror is retained on the outside, thus offering an unobstructed view," said Schmid. "On the inside, the narrow shelf space provides room for accessories, jewellery and the like."

Carla and Carlo Dressing Table by Florian Schmid

The mirror can be positioned on either side and the wood is available in oak or American walnut, finished with natural oils and waxes or an optional stain.

Carla and Carlo Dressing Table by Florian Schmid

Their narrow proportions mean that the tables can be used in bedrooms or dressing rooms, but are also suitable for corridors, bathrooms and hotel rooms, where space is at a premium.

Carla and Carlo Dressing Table by Florian Schmid

A cable guide is hidden behind the shelf for a smart phone or a hairdryer.

Carla and Carlo Dressing Table by Florian Schmid

Schmid, who was previously based in London, debuted the products as part of the [D3] Contest for young designers at imm cologne in 2013.