What is a Venetian mirror?

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?

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.

How do you clean a Venetian mirror?

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 ).

What is a tall mirror called?

A tall mirror is also called a floor mirror or a full-length mirror. This type of mirror is usually full length so that you can see yourself from head to toe. A tall mirror comes in different styles, shapes, and sizes.

How do you repair an antique Venetian mirror?

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.

What room do you put Venetian mirrors in?

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.

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Pair of Venetian Italian Patinated Mirrored Glass Painted Gilded Mirrors

H 63.5 in W 26.5 in D 1.25 in

Superb Large 19th Century Venetian Cushion Mirror

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Superb large 19th century venetian cushion mirror This is the most outstanding piece, it is

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Antique Late 19th Century Vienna Secession Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Superb Large 19th Century Venetian Cushion Mirror

H 54 in W 34 in D 4 in

Antique 1880s Era Italian Venetian Gilded Painted Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful gilded carved authentic Venetian mirror with blue paint and a great design

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Antique 1880s Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique 1880s Era Italian Venetian Gilded Painted Mirror

H 30 in W 17.5 in L 30 in

Large Gilded Italian Venetian Florentine Wall Mirror, circa 1940

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous gilded Florentine mirror made in Italy during the 1940s. The mirror is in good

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Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Large Gilded Italian Venetian Florentine Wall Mirror, circa 1940

H 39 in W 55 in D 1 in

Italian Gilded Carved Venetian Etched Glass Wall Mirror, circa 1930

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful antique etched and gilded Venetian mirror. The mirror is in good condition with

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Beech

Italian Gilded Carved Venetian Etched Glass Wall Mirror, circa 1930

H 65 in W 27 in D 2 in

Carved Italian Florentine Venetian Rococo Solid Walnut Beveled Glass Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

carved walnut and has a beautiful beveled glass mirror inset. The mirror measures 57 tall x 39 wide. It

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Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Carved Italian Florentine Venetian Rococo Solid Walnut Beveled Glass Mirror

H 57 in W 39 in D 3 in

Pair of Tall Maison Jansen Style Bronze Mounted Mirrors with Etched Starbursts

Located in Essex, MA

A lovely pair of tall Maison Jansen style bronze mounted mirrors, each one with an arched top

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Antique Late 19th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Tall Maison Jansen Style Bronze Mounted Mirrors with Etched Starbursts

H 50 in W 27 in L 50 in

French Venetian Inspired Octagonal Mirror from the 2nd Half of the 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

with a taller floral finial above leaf-form scrolls, with fading to mirrored surfaces.

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Antique 1870s French Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

French Venetian Inspired Octagonal Mirror from the 2nd Half of the 19th Century

H 36 in W 19 in D 1.75 in

Pair of Vertical Distressed Skyscraper Mirrors

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Tall wall mirrors, aged in Venetian style, will also sell individually for $2500

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20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Pair of Vertical Distressed Skyscraper Mirrors

H 55.75 in W 31 in D 1 in

Elegant Venetian-Style Mirrored Dresser, 1940s, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

A gorgeous and rare Venetian-style mirrored dresser from 1940s France. The fronts and top have

Category

Vintage 1940s French Dressers

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Elegant Venetian-Style Mirrored Dresser, 1940s, France

H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in

Pair of 1940s Venetian Mirrored Sconces

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

arms. Includes four custom ivory shades with tall cylindrical forms, with faux leather ostrich textured

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20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Pair of 1940s Venetian Mirrored Sconces

H 18.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.25 in

Pair of Large Italian 1980s Venetian Etched Mirrored Table Lamps Inc Shades

Located in London, GB

A very large pair of 1980s Italian tall table lamps with venetian etched mirrored glass. The

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Glass, Mirror

Pair of Large Italian 1980s Venetian Etched Mirrored Table Lamps Inc Shades

H 49.22 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

Monumental Hand Painted Italian Venetian Armoire with Mirror, circa 1940

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

part x 24.5 deep x 82 inches tall and comes apart into numerous sections. The armoire dates to the

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Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Monumental Hand Painted Italian Venetian Armoire with Mirror, circa 1940

H 82 in W 121 in D 24.5 in

Fine Olive Wood Venetian Rococo Solid Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, Circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous Venetian rococo mirrored Secretary desk. This is a one piece desk and doesn't

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Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Revival Secretaires

Materials

Olive

Fine Olive Wood Venetian Rococo Solid Walnut Mirrored Secretary Desk, Circa 1920

H 90 in W 40 in D 20 in

18th Century Venetian Trumeau Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A Venetian tall cabinet in burl walnut dating from the 18th century. Featuring mirrored accents and

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Venetian Trumeau Cabinet

H 90 in W 43 in D 20 in

Pair of Venetian ( Italian ) Oils in Carved Giltwood Frames

Located in Nashville, TN

A pair of Venetian oils representing two of The Four Seasons . Oils are encased in magnificent hand

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Paintings

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Pair of Venetian ( Italian ) Oils in Carved Giltwood Frames

H 34 in W 21 in D 6 in

Maitland Smith Attributed Inlaid Walnut Venetian Style Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

mirror for added sophistication. The desk measures 63 wide x 32 wide x 20 inches deep. The writing height

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Early 2000s Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Maitland Smith Attributed Inlaid Walnut Venetian Style Secretary Desk

H 63 in W 32 in D 20 in

Mid Century Style Bar Cabinet

Located in Westwood, NJ

A mid-century-style bar cabinet with Venetian antique mirrored door fronts. This stunning piece is

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Style Bar Cabinet

H 78.25 in W 38 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Ivory Opaline Glass Cabinet or Bar with Brass Inlays, Italy

Located in New York, NY

This Italian Mid-Century tall cabinet or dry bar is absolutely exquisite in its detail and

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Ivory Opaline Glass Cabinet or Bar with Brass Inlays, Italy

H 64 in W 39 in D 14.5 in

Giuseppe Zocchi 'Attributed' Oil on Canvas, Landscape with Figures

Located in IT

shadow of tall plants there is a mirror of water. On the bank of the river sits a fisherman, in the

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Giuseppe Zocchi 'Attributed' Oil on Canvas, Landscape with Figures

H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 1.97 in

Tall Italian Venetian Giltwood and Ormolu Wall Mirror, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Tall Italian Venetian wall mirror features giltwood and paneled mirror surround with foliate form

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20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ormolu

Tall Italian Venetian Giltwood and Ormolu Wall Mirror, 20th Century

H 71 in W 28 in D 2 in

Tall Italian Venetian Floral and Foliate Giltwood Wall Mirror, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Tall Italian Venetian wall mirror features floral and foliate giltwood surround, 20th century

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20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Tall Italian Venetian Floral and Foliate Giltwood Wall Mirror, 20th Century

H 67 in W 25.75 in D 2.5 in

Tall 5 Foot Gilded Italian Carved Wood Venetian Style Mirror Made in Italy

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Italian Venetian style distressed gilt framed mirror with distressed mirror.

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20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Tall 5 Foot Gilded Italian Carved Wood Venetian Style Mirror Made in Italy

H 61.5 in W 33 in D 5 in

Fine Delicately Etched Venetian Mirror

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With a tall leafy arched serpentine crest with center palmette, and an etched panel of a flowering

Category

Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Fine Delicately Etched Venetian Mirror

H 50.5 in W 28 in D 1.5 in

Oval Venetian Glass Framed Etched Mirror

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A blown glass Venetian framed etched mirror. Graceful frame with scalloped edges and rosettes

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Oval Venetian Glass Framed Etched Mirror

H 34 in W 24 in D 2 in

Superb Large Arts & Crafts Venetian Mirror

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Superb Large Arts & Crafts Venetian Mirror This is a very rare piece, it is absolutely original

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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Superb Large Arts & Crafts Venetian Mirror

H 38 in W 20 in D 2 in

Large-Scale Octagonal Venetian Mirror

Located in Toledo, OH

Gorgeous large-scale octagonal Venetian mirror. Mirror has floral etched details on sides and top

Category

20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Large-Scale Octagonal Venetian Mirror

H 64 in W 37 in D 1.5 in

1950s Venetian Shield Wall Mirror Carved Giltwood Italy

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Italian Antique Venetian Wall Mirror Ornately Carved Etched Glass Floral Design Sculptural shield

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

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1950s Venetian Shield Wall Mirror Carved Giltwood Italy

H 31 in W 17 in D 1.25 in

Etched Venetian Mirror in Murano Glass

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Etched Venetian Mirror in Murano Glass This is a delightful piece, it has a rectangular outer

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Materials

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Etched Venetian Mirror in Murano Glass

H 28 in W 22 in D 1 in

Handsome Rectangular Curved Corner Venetian Mirror, 1930/40s, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Handsome, tall and elegant vintage rectangular French Venetian mirror from around the 1930s-1940s

Category

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Materials

Mirror

Handsome Rectangular Curved Corner Venetian Mirror, 1930/40s, France

H 56.3 in W 34.65 in D 1.19 in

Pair of Early 19th Century Venetian Gilt Mirrors with Etched Figural Design

Located in Troy, MI

Pair circa 1800 large carved giltwood framed mirrors with tall, open work crests and decorations at

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

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Pair of Early 19th Century Venetian Gilt Mirrors with Etched Figural Design

H 57 in W 38.25 in D 4.5 in

Gilded Multi-Faceted Italian Venetian Hollywood Regency Italian Wall Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful and glamorous wall mirror. The mirror is made of separate faceted glazed mirror

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

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Gilded Multi-Faceted Italian Venetian Hollywood Regency Italian Wall Mirror

H 42 in W 30 in D 2 in

Artful Venetian Mirror with Flower Design in Sculptural Bronze ITALY 1970s

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Presenting: Elegant Italian mirror sculptural Venetian mirror with flower design Italy 1970s

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Artful Venetian Mirror with Flower Design in Sculptural Bronze ITALY 1970s

H 35.38 in W 25.88 in D 1 in

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Tall Venetian Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tall venetian mirror you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and mirror, every tall venetian mirror was constructed with great care. There are 22 variations of the antique or vintage tall venetian mirror you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the tall venetian mirror you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each tall venetian mirror bearing mid-century modern, Rococo or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tall venetian mirror over the years, but those crafted by Giovanni Dalla Fina, La Barge and Mingazzi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tall Venetian Mirror?

Prices for a tall venetian mirror start at $716 and top out at $88,000 with the average selling for $5,800.

Questions About Tall Venetian Mirror

What is a Venetian mirror?
1 Answer
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.
How do I clean Venetian mirrors?
1 Answer
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.
How do you clean a Venetian mirror?
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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).
What is a tall mirror called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A tall mirror is also called a floor mirror or a full-length mirror. This type of mirror is usually full length so that you can see yourself from head to toe. A tall mirror comes in different styles, shapes, and sizes.
How do you repair an antique Venetian mirror?
1 Answer
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.
What room do you put Venetian mirrors in?
1 Answer
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.

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