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Venetian Modern Octagonal Mirror with Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. Octagonal mirror // mid-century mirror // Venetian style mirror.
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Venetian Modern Octagonal Mirror with Brass Details
Venetian Modern Octagonal Mirror with Brass Details
$2,866
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Important Italian Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Rare Italian Mid-Century mirror with a round central panel surrounded by 18 delicately chisel cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

Itailan Murano Barovier Style Vanity Tray with Etched Mirror Twisted Glass Rope
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century mirror-engraved Murano glass serving tray. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Bronze

MId Century Etched Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century glamorous Venetian mirror with etched mirrror side panel trim, twisted glass spirals
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

MId Century Etched Venetian Mirror
MId Century Etched Venetian Mirror
$4,500
H 43 in W 33 in D 2 in
Mid 20th Century Venetian Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
A Venetian mirror in the classical style from the mid 20th century.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Mid 20th Century Venetian Mirror
Mid 20th Century Venetian Mirror
$5,000
H 61.5 in W 36.5 in D 1 in
Mid Century Modern Starburst Venetian Mirror
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century Venetian Wall Mirror with an Atomic vibe. Rare take on a classic. Four angled panels
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Mid Century Modern Starburst Venetian Mirror
Mid Century Modern Starburst Venetian Mirror
$1,450
H 44 in W 70 in D 2.5 in
Mid-century Rectangular Beveled Bronze Venetian Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century rectangular beveled bronze Venetian mirror. Unusual vintage Venetian mirror with a
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Mid-Century Venetian Painted Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
This statement-making Venetian art-glass wall mirror will warm any room with its richly saturated
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror, Wood

Bevelled Mirror 24x36 Frame Studio Made c1970s Wall Mirror MINT
By Venetian School
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bevelled Mirror 24x36 Frame Studio Made c1970s Wall Mirror MINT
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
Located in Rome, IT
This beautiful Venetian mirror features etched floral motifs adorning the mirrored frame. Along the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass

Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
$10,770
H 72.84 in W 23.63 in D 3.94 in
Italian Mid 19th Century Venetian Rectangular Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant Italian mid 19th century Venetian st. Giltwood mirror. The original
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian Mid 19th Century Venetian Rectangular Mirror
Italian Mid 19th Century Venetian Rectangular Mirror
$48,500
H 60.25 in W 73.25 in D 7.5 in
Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
Located in Rome, IT
This beautiful Venetian mirror features etched floral motifs adorning the mirrored frame. Along the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass

Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
$11,488 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.95 in W 55.12 in D 3.94 in
Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
Located in Rome, IT
This beautiful Venetian mirror features etched floral motifs adorning the mirrored frame. Along the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass

Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
$8,616 Sale Price
20% Off
H 72.84 in W 23.63 in D 3.94 in
Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
Located in Rome, IT
This beautiful Venetian mirror features etched floral motifs adorning the mirrored frame. Along the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass

Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
$11,488 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.95 in W 55.12 in D 3.94 in
Large Mid-century Venetian Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Mid-century Venetian brass wall mirror, 1950s Intact and in good condition, small signs of
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-century Venetian Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Large Mid-century Venetian Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
$2,167
H 52.37 in W 30.32 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Art Deco Venetian Etched Wall Mirror.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Art Deco Venetian Etched Wall Mirror. Elegant rectangular vintage Venetian Art Deco
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mid-19th Century, Gilded Venetian Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very large, hand-carved, gessoed and gold gilded, 19th c. mirror with exceptional, foliate
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Wood

Mid-19th Century, Gilded Venetian Mirror
Mid-19th Century, Gilded Venetian Mirror
$29,500
H 77.5 in W 56 in D 2 in
A mid 19th century Venetian floral decorated mirror
Located in Nashville, TN
A floral and parcel gilt decorated Venetian mirror . The probable mercury plate in charming
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Paint, Wood

Venetian mirror
Located in Nivelles, BE
A generously sized Venetian mirror in good condition, the frame is a pinkish-orange color. It
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Venetian mirror
Venetian mirror
$1,143
H 35.04 in W 28.35 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Octagonal Amber Glass & Transparent Floret Venetian Glass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly crafted in post-war Italy, this mid-century modern Venetian glass mirror is truly a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Mid-Century Octagonal Tiered-Reversed Etched & Chain Beveled Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This striking mid-century modern mirror features an octagonal, tiered design crafted from beveled
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Wonderful Large Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scalloped Beveled Venetian Mirror
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Vintage Mid-Century Modern scalloped beveled edge venetian mirror with flower
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Mid-Century Modernist Reverse Etched Venetian Mirror W/ Murano Appliqués
Located in New York, NY
This highly adorned and well crafted Mid-Century Modernist Venetian Mirror with Reverse Etched
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Mid-Century 1970s Venetian Murano Glass Table Mirror
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 1970s Venetian Murano glass table mirror It is intact and in excellent condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century 1970s Venetian Murano Glass Table Mirror
Mid-Century 1970s Venetian Murano Glass Table Mirror
$264 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century 1970s Venetian Murano Glass Table Mirror
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 1970s Venetian Murano glass table mirror It can be hung. It is intact and in excellent
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century 1970s Venetian Murano Glass Table Mirror
Mid-Century 1970s Venetian Murano Glass Table Mirror
$392 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.49 in W 9.06 in D 1.58 in
Venetian Mid-Century hand or wall mirror with Murano glass rosettes
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Venetian Mid-Century Modern handheld or wall mirror with Murano glass rosettes. Made in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass, Teak

Venetian Vanity Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Mid 20th-century Venetian mirror with floral accents. Fantastic vintage Venetian standing table
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass, Mirror

Venetian Vanity Mirror
Venetian Vanity Mirror
$650
H 11.75 in W 11.75 in D 8 in
Vintage Venetian Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-20th Century Italian Venetian etched mirror.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Venetian Mirror
Vintage Venetian Mirror
$5,450
H 53.5 in W 34.5 in D 1.75 in
Large Mid-Century Venetian Murano Glass Mirror Attributed to Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Mid-Century Venetian Murano Glass Mirror attributed to Ercole Barovier 1960s Side 86 cm and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Italian Venetian Oval Beveled Mirror with Painted Floral Etching
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or a bedroom with this elegant mirror. Crafted in Venice, Italy, circa 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Mirror

Venetian Mid-Century Modern hand or wall mirror with Murano glass rosettes
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Venetian Mid-Century Modern handheld or wall mirror with Murano glass rosettes. Made in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass, Teak

Mid-Century Ercole Barovier Venetian Murano Glass Mirror 1960s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Venetian Murano glass mirror attributed to Ercole Barovier 1960s Intact and in good
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Venetian Round Dotted Glass Mirror Backlit Fontana Arte Style
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Venetian Round Dotted Glass Mirror which is backlit. Fontana Arte Style and made
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Mid-Century Modern Etched and Beveled Venetian Mirror with Dovetailed Corners
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern mirror was realized in the United States circa 1950. It features
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Gilt/ White Venetian Rococo Style Wall Mirror, Mid Century - IT ca. 1950
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
mirror from the mid century period, modeled after the famous venetian roccoco/ baroque frames from the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Stucco, Softwood

Vintage Italian Venetian Mirror
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a unique vintage Italian Venetian mirror with an octagonal center plate surrounded by an
Category

Mid-20th Century English Other Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Vintage Italian Venetian Mirror
Vintage Italian Venetian Mirror
$6,500
H 62 in W 44 in D 3 in
Two Venetian Mid-Century table mirrors with Murano glass rosettes. Made in Italy
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful Venetian Mid-Century Modern table mirrors with Murano glass rosettes. Made in Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass, Teak

Pink Venetian style mirror
Located in Nivelles, BE
Venetian style mirror pink on 3 sides in good condition for its age, salmon orange pink color
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Pink Venetian style mirror
Pink Venetian style mirror
$662
H 16.15 in W 26.78 in D 2.37 in
Mid-Century Venetian Murano Glass Table Mirror, Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Venetian Murano glass table mirror, Italian design 1960s It can also be used as a wall
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Mercury Glass Venetian Style Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Large mercury glass Venetian style mirror. Vintage paneled box form Venetian mirror framed mirror
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Large Mercury Glass Venetian Style Mirror
Large Mercury Glass Venetian Style Mirror
$2,650
H 36 in W 30.5 in D 2.25 in
Extra Large Venetian Mirror
Located in Troy, MI
Extra large rectangular Venetian mirror with wood backing and scalloped frame with reverse etched
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Extra Large Venetian Mirror
Extra Large Venetian Mirror
$3,495
H 60 in W 40 in D 3 in
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

1940s Italian Venetian Mirror
1940s Italian Venetian Mirror
$1,150
H 35 in W 52 in D 1.25 in
Mid-Century Venetian Murano Glass Mirror Attributed to Ercole Barovier 1960s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Venetian Murano glass mirror attributed to Ercole Barovier 1960s Intact and in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Venetian Gilt Octagonal Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Antique Venetian gilt octagonal mirror. Gilt carved and gessoed octagonal framed mirror with later
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Venetian Gilt Octagonal Mirror
Antique Venetian Gilt Octagonal Mirror
$2,000
H 11 in W 16 in D 1.5 in
Venetian Floral Painted Porcelain Mirror
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Venetian floral painted porcelain mirror. Vintage Italian Mirror with Elaborate Porcelain Frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Mirror

Venetian Floral Painted Porcelain Mirror
Venetian Floral Painted Porcelain Mirror
$3,350
H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 2.37 in
Wonderful Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scalloped Edge Venetian Italian Wall Mirror
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large vintage Mid-Century Modern scalloped beveled edge Venetian Italian wall mirror.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mir...

Materials

Mirror

Italian 50's Venetian Style Mirror
Located in London, GB
A 50's Italian Venetian mirror with etched sectional mirror panels and decorations around
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Italian 50's Venetian Style Mirror
Italian 50's Venetian Style Mirror
$1,516
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 1.58 in
18th century, Pair of Venetian Baroque Giltwood Mirrors
Located in IT
18th century, Pair of Venetian Baroque Giltwood Mirrors This important pair of baroque mirrors was
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

18th century, Pair of Venetian Baroque Giltwood Mirrors
18th century, Pair of Venetian Baroque Giltwood Mirrors
$46,361
H 49.22 in W 29.93 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Boho Distressed Venetian Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exuding timeless elegance, this vintage Venetian glass mirror is a stunning blend of intricate
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Vintage Boho Distressed Venetian Glass Mirror
Vintage Boho Distressed Venetian Glass Mirror
$1,550
H 37.25 in W 21 in D 1.25 in
Venetian Gilt-Wood Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible Venetian, hand carved and gilded frame with original mirror glass with age
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood

Venetian Gilt-Wood Mirror
Venetian Gilt-Wood Mirror
$37,000
H 78 in W 45 in D 4.5 in
Venetian Murano Glass Mirror
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Oval Venetian mirror, made in beautiful clear and pale yellow Murano glass which is hand engraved
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass, Wood

Venetian Murano Glass Mirror
Venetian Murano Glass Mirror
$3,082 Sale Price
24% Off
H 37.41 in W 32.68 in D 3.15 in
Carved and Silver Gilded Venetian Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Venetian, hand carved, gessoed and silver gilded framed mirror. Pediment curves out at
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Carved and Silver Gilded Venetian Mirror
Carved and Silver Gilded Venetian Mirror
$26,000
H 86.5 in W 48.5 in D 11 in
Venetian Deco Gold Vain Wall Mirror
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Venetian style 1950's gold vein pattern wall mirror. A wonderfully crafted Hollywood Regency mid
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Venetian Deco Gold Vain Wall Mirror
Venetian Deco Gold Vain Wall Mirror
$1,600
H 46.5 in W 36.5 in D 2.5 in
Venetian Modern Rectangular Mirror with Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mirror // Spanish Venetian Modern Mirror // Midcentury Venetian Style Mirror with Brass Frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Venetian Modern Rectangular Mirror with Brass Details
Venetian Modern Rectangular Mirror with Brass Details
$3,480
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 1.38 in
18th Century Venetian Carved and Giltwood Mirror
Located in IT
18th century Venetian carved and giltwood mirror The large and finely carved and giltwood mirror
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

18th Century Venetian Carved and Giltwood Mirror
18th Century Venetian Carved and Giltwood Mirror
$17,460
H 80.71 in W 43.71 in D 3.94 in
Venetian Murano Glass Table Mirror Bohemian Vanity Mirror Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely desktop Murano glass vanity mirror from Italy. Decorated with handmade Bohemian flowers and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Art Glass

Venetian Wall Mirror from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Venetian-style wall mirror with scalloped & beveled frame.
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Venetian Wall Mirror from USA
Venetian Wall Mirror from USA
$5,400
H 47.5 in W 59.5 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Art Deco Venetian Etched Wall Mirror
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Art Deco Beveled Shadowbox Mirror with wonderful etched detail. Metal corner brackets
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

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Midcentury Venetian Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury venetian mirror you’re looking for. A midcentury venetian mirror — often made from glass, mirror and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the midcentury venetian mirror you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A midcentury venetian mirror made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury venetian mirror that is appealing in its simplicity, but Oscar Zanetti produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Midcentury Venetian Mirror?

Prices for a midcentury venetian mirror start at $375 and top out at $14,770 with the average selling for $2,700.

Finding the Right Wall-mirrors for You

Vintage and antique wall mirrors add depth and openness to a space — they can help create the illusion that a narrow hallway isn’t so narrow. But you don’t need hundreds of enormous arched French or Italian mirrors framed in gilded bronze to dress up your home (maybe just a few).

A few well-placed large wall mirrors and other types of mirrors can amplify lighting and help showcase the decorative and architectural features of your home. For the Palace of Versailles during the 17th century, French King Louis XIV ordered the construction of the Hall of Mirrors after spending millions of dollars importing expensive Venetian mirrors from the revered glass-blowing factories on the island of Murano. A mirror-manufacturing rivalry between Paris and Venice took shape, and soon, across from 17 large windows that open out over the adjacent Palace Gardens on one side of the Hall, more than 350 mirrors — large mirrors made of groupings of small panes — were installed, effectively bringing the radiant colors of the outdoors into the opulent corridor.

Wall mirrors for your living room can work miracles — pull your landscaping’s colors and textures indoors, Louis XIV–style, by covering the length of an interior wall across from your living-room windows with wall mirrors.

For a similar effect, surrounding your mid-century modern wall mirror with leafy air plants and fern floor plants can amplify the sense of serenity that greenery offers in your home. Choose wall mirror frame styles to match your home’s decor, or shop for a frameless, organically shaped mirror that’s cut or beveled for a clean yet distinctive showpiece. For a free-spirited Bohemian feel, create a cluster of mismatched antique wall mirrors — an arrangement of circular Art Deco wall mirrors, Rococo-style silver leaf mirrors and decorative oval Victorian mirrors could add spice to an otherwise unadorned dining-room wall.

Elsewhere, there’s nothing vain about buying a full-length mirror for your bedroom, bathroom or walk-in closet to help you perfect your look for the day. Another may be needed in your entryway for a last-minute ensemble inspection. In fact, a shimmering 18th-century hall of mirrors awaits visitors behind the steel door of Stephen Cavallo’s atelier in Manhattan.

“We like to see the look on people’s faces when they walk in,” says Cavallo.

Decorating your home and office with wall mirrors is an art form in and of itself — get started today with the variety of antique and vintage wall mirrors on 1stDibs.

Questions About Midcentury Venetian Mirror
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.