“I think it has become a bit oversaturated,” admits Camille Nichelini, cofounder of Resident Objects in Los Angeles. While fine art pieces like those from Rotganzen sell for as much as €14,000, those looking for a quick disco fix can purchase a foam and plastic version for as little as $7. Social media, especially TikTok, has accelerated that evolution by giving everyone a platform to show off their interior decor style and DIY hacks, and the disco ball has come along for the ride.
Mushroom disco balls deliver a glamorous take on mushroom-inspired decor. Or as Lina Shamoon, the artist behind Mirrors by Lina, creator of the original Disco Mirror, and a 2021 Etsy Design Awards finalist, sums it up: “Everyone thinks disco balls are good vibes.” Disco balls, those illustrious domes of nightlife glory, are dripping with positive associations of freedom and fun, fostering the kind of space that is not just functional but delightful. But why is this ’70s icon back in vogue? When asked, many people tend to return to the simple notion of it being pretty or making them smile. Traditionally designed for public gathering spaces, the disco ball is now gracing our homes in greater numbers, sometimes to the point of beautiful, shiny obsession, as seen here in the Disco Loft. Once I was primed to notice them, disco balls seemed to appear everywhere on my social media, from DIY projects to fine art objects, channeling an aura of whimsy and lending pre-packaged joy to any space. A few months ago my roommate came home with a cantaloupe-size disco ball, placed it on a shelf near the window, and waited for the sun to shed flecks of confetti light around the living room.
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