Pair of Silver Plated Venetian Mirrors, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1940s Venetian mirrors with silver plated body and etched mirror insets. Sold
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
1940s Venetian Mirror
Venetian Mirrored Tray
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Venetian mirrored tray with etched landscape. Measurements Width: 14.5" Diameter
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Vintage 1940s Italian Tableware
Materials
Mirror
Monumental Venetian Mirror circa 1940's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Monumental Venetian Mirror, Italian, circa 1940's. This is the largest Venetian mirror we have
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1940s Italian Venetian Mirror
Located in Doylestown, PA
Large, elegant Hollywood Regency Venetian style mirror with a layered simple frame, circa 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Italian Gilt Venetian Hand Mirror - Florentine Vanity Mirror - Italy 1940s
$736
H 12.6 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Italian Gilt Venetian Hand Mirror - Florentine Vanity Mirror - Italy 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Italian Gilt Venetian Hand Mirror - Florentine Vanity Mirror - Italy 1940s Elegant Florentine hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
50-Inch Italian 1940s Venetian Etched Glass Mirror with Wood Backing
Located in Chicago, IL
For centuries, Venetian mirrors were among the costliest and technically demanding luxury objects
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Regal Venetian Murano Glass Wall Mirror attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1940s
$7,990
H 47.25 in W 26.78 in D 2.37 in
Regal Venetian Murano Glass Wall Mirror attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Regal Venetian Murano glass wall mirror attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1940s Found in a noble
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass
Antique Etched And Beveled Venetian Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
1940's. This large antique Venetian mirror is in great condition with some naturally occurring age
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Etched And Beveled Venetian Mirror
By Barovier&Toso, Salviati, Venini, Archimede Seguso, Barovier
Located in Houston, TX
the 1940's. This unusual rectangular Venetian mirror has a central beveled oval mirror plate
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1940s Venetian Rococò Style Wall Mirror in pressed Wood Black and Gold Laquered
$2,338
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 3.94 in
1940s Venetian Rococò Style Wall Mirror in pressed Wood Black and Gold Laquered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant midcentury Venetian Rococò style wall mirror in pressed carved wood black and gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Itailan Murano Barovier Style Vanity Tray with Etched Mirror Twisted Glass Rope
$828Sale Price|31% Off
H 4 in W 2.5 in D 18 in
Itailan Murano Barovier Style Vanity Tray with Etched Mirror Twisted Glass Rope
Located in Van Nuys, CA
during 1940s. The mirror has romantic Venetian characters and a picturesque countryside landscape. Iconic
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 1940s Antique Venetian Etched Mirror Consoles or Side Tables
$34,800 / set
H 30.5 in W 47.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of 1940s Antique Venetian Etched Mirror Consoles or Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of 1940s antique Venetian etched mirror console tables or side tables, from an old
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Console Tables
Materials
Mirror
Important Estate Early 1940s Venetian Glass Clock Mirror United Metal Goods Inc.
$500Sale Price|50% Off
H 7 in W 7 in D 1.5 in
Important Estate Early 1940s Venetian Glass Clock Mirror United Metal Goods Inc.
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in New York, NY
1940s Murano Glass Rare United Clock. Taken out of an Important New York City Estate. Outstandingly done
Category
20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
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Murano Vintage Glass Tray
By Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Nantwich, GB
the 1940’s. The mirror has romantic Venetian characters and picturesque countryside landscapes. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Bronze
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1940's Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian Mirror
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
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Glass, Wood
1940's Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian Mirror
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
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An outstanding 1940s Venetian Mirror
Located in London, GB
An outstanding 1940s Venetian Mirror. Preciously decorated. Made in Murano Italy
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian Mirror
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
1940 Venetian Dot Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian Mirror with Dots
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Venetian Etched Copper Tone Glass 1940's Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Venetian Etched Copper Tone Glass 1940's Mirror. Etched Border Surround of Flamingo Birds
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Venetian Mirror, 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
A Venetian mirror with beveled amber mirror, antique mirror and handblown multicolored glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
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1940s Venetian Etched Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s Unusual etched Venetian mirror.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
1940s Etched Venetian Mirror
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Venetian style mirror with etched design to the glass, Italy, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Trumeau 1940s Style Venetian Mirror
By Stephen Cavallo
Located in New York, NY
Wooden frame clad in antique beveled mirrored sections.
Category
Late 20th Century American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Rose Glass Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Rose Glass Venetian Mirror
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Glass
1940s Venetian Cabinet Bar
Located in Paris, FR
Classic Venetian "figurine". The inside lights up when opening the doors. 1940, Venezia, Italy.
Category
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Materials
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1940s Venetian Mirror
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Venetian mirror.
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1940s Venetian Mirror
Located in Saint ouen, FR
1940s Venetian mirror with engraved floral decoration.
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Mirror
1940s Venetian Mirror
Located in Saint ouen, FR
1940s Venetian mirror with engraved floral decor.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
1940's Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian Mirror
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1940s Venetian Mirror
Located in Paris, FR
1940s Venetian mirror, with mirror frame decorated with bubbles; backed in black wood.
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1940's Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian Mirror
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1940's Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian Mirror
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1940's Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian Mirror
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Glass, Wood
1940's Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian Mirror
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Large 1940s Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Large 1940's Venetian Mirror
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Vintage 1940s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
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1940's Venetian Mirror with Etched Flowers
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian Mirror with Etched Flowers
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Vintage 1940s Italian More Mirrors
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Mirror
1940's Venetian Mirror with Original Patina
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's Venetian Mirror with original patina. Available in our 209 59th Street Store.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Mirror
1940's Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Large Mirror Bordered by Smaller Mirrors with Fine Beveled Appliques.
Category
20th Century More Mirrors
1940's Venetian Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Authentic Venetian Mirror. Hand Carved Mirror. Removable Capital Ornament.
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Vintage 1940s French Wall Mirrors
1940's Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood regency style mirror with smoked and gold veined borders.
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20th Century More Mirrors
Large Scale 1940's Venetian Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Rectangular Venetian Mirror, Italian, circa 1940's. It retains it's wonderful original
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
A 1940's Venetian Mirror with Twisted Glass Border
Located in London, GB
A mid twentieth century Venetian rectangular mirror, decorated with copper coloured and plain
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
1940s Venetian Mirror with Reverse Etched and Chain Beveled Detailing
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s Hollywood Venetian mirror with a three-sided border adorned with intricate reverse etched
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
1940s Venetian Mirror with Patinated and Reverse Etched Smoked Mirror Border
Sold
H 40 in W 30 in D 2 in
1940s Venetian Mirror with Patinated and Reverse Etched Smoked Mirror Border
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 1940s Hollywood style Venetian mirror features a reverse etched smoked border with
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
1940's Venetian Dot Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian Mirror
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Vintage 1940s Italian More Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian Mirror
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Vintage 1940s Italian More Mirrors
Materials
Glass
1940 Venetian Dot Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian Mirror with Dots
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Vintage 1940s Italian More Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Pair of Venetian Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1940s Venetian Mirrors
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Venetian Mirror with leaves and flower etching. Available in our 241 East 60th
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Large Rectangular Venetian Mirror with Gold Leaves and Flowers
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1940s Venetian mirror has a double frame of twisted glass rods, etched details and gold
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
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Mirror
Fancy Antique Etched Glass Venetian Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An intricate circa 1940s Venetian mirror with etched foliage and floral motif and with detailed
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
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Mirror
Pair of Venetian Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Venetian mirrors with etched flowers and leaves on frames. Available in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
1940s Mirrored Vanity
Located in Pasadena, CA
Glamorous 1940s Venetian mirrored vanity table with silver leaf wood detail.
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Vintage 1940s Vanities
Materials
Mirror
1940's Italian Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Venetian mirror comprised of gray mirror panels, floral etched mirror panels, double
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
1940's French Octagonal Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Small Octagonal Venetian Mirror
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1940's French Venetian Style Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Venetian Style Mirror
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Mirror
1940's Venetian Style Mirror
Located in North Miami, FL
A Venetian Style Mirror from the 1940's. Great shape and size. Nicely detailed with a scrolled
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Vintage 1940s Italian More Mirrors
Materials
Glass
1940's Oval Etched Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Oval Etched Venetian Mirror
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Vintage 1940s Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
1940's Venetian Style Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian style mirror.
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Vintage 1940s American Wall Mirrors
1940s Venetian Style Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 1940s Venetian style mirror
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Vintage 1940s French More Mirrors
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Mirror
1940's Smoked Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding smoked Venetian style mirror with hand beveled and scalloped borders.
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20th Century More Mirrors
1940's Venetian Style Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Highly stylized mirror with scalloped cartouche borders.
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20th Century More Mirrors
1940's Venetian Style Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Mirror features chain beveled frame, and can be hung vertically or horizontally.
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20th Century More Mirrors
1940s Venetian Style Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, 1940s Venetian style large mirror.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
1940's Venetian Style Vanity Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940's Venetian Style Vanity Mirror
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20th Century Wall Mirrors
Venetian 1940s Mirror
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Venetian 1940s mirror with original etched beveled glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
1940s Venetian Style Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1940s Venetian Style Mirror
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
1940"s Hollywood Regency Venetian Style Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Stunning mirror featuring scrolled border with silver leaf detailing . Not just a mirror but also a
Category
20th Century Wall Mirrors
Venetian Mirror, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elaborate Venetian mirror.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
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Mirror, Wood
American 1940s Venetian style mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
American 1940s Venetian style mirror
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Vintage 1940s More Mirrors
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1940s Venetian Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s venetian mirror you’re looking for. Each 1940s venetian mirror for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, mirror and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s venetian mirror — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1940s venetian mirror is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s venetian mirror over the years, but those crafted by Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1940s Venetian Mirror?
A 1940s venetian mirror can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,975, while the lowest priced sells for $526 and the highest can go for as much as $68,000.
Finding the Right Mirrors for You
The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.
In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space.
We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.
By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.
Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.
On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.
Questions About 1940s Venetian Mirror
- What is a Venetian mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
While polished metal mirrors have existed since ancient times, glass Venetian mirrors are thought to have first been produced on the Venetian island of Murano, in Italy, beginning in the 1500s (some research points to 1300 for Venetian mirrors). Set in ornate frames frequently bedecked with gold highlights or floral leaf designs, Venetian glass mirrors were handmade by artisans using refined, expert techniques for royalty and for members of the upper class. By the 17th century, Venetian mirrors were in high demand. Because antique Venetian glass mirrors are still very popular today, there are many knockoffs on the market. Today’s authentic Venetian mirrors are still produced only on the island of Murano.
- How do I clean Venetian mirrors?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean Venetian mirrors, mix one part white vinegar with two parts warm water. Dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with the solution and wipe down the mirror. Then, wipe it again with a second cloth moistened only with water. Dry with a lint-free cloth. Find a variety of antique Venetian mirrors on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Regular glass cleaners don’t contain that much vinegar. This means that these cleaners are good for mild cleansing, but for antique glass Venetian mirrors, which tend to get cloudy, a more thorough way to clean is to use only white vinegar. Dampen a clean soft cloth with a solution of white vinegar and water (one part vinegar to two parts water) and apply to your Venetian glass mirror. After you’ve cleaned your Venetian mirror with vinegar, clean the mirror with warm water on a soft cloth in order to get rid of the vinegar smell. Alternatively, if you have difficulty with the smell of vinegar, use rubbing alcohol instead (but be sure that you’re only applying these methods to the glass rather than the frame).
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Ornate and elegant, Venetian mirrors obviously have their practical uses for any room in your house or apartment, but these works, which were handcrafted by skilled artisans on the Venetian island of Murano, in Italy, for centuries, are versatile. Given the broad array of shapes and sizes in which antique Venetian glass mirrors can be found — as well as the variety of designs — these mirrors can also be utilized as a decorative focal point, as if you’re hanging a painting or positioning a sculpture to brighten an otherwise drab corner of your home. Antique Venetian mirrors can be used in formal dining settings, where the opportunity for reflecting chandelier light or natural light from large windows is present, or even a bathroom, where the piece can be as useful as it is tasteful.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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