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 ).

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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1940s Italian Antique Venetian Geometric Amber Gold Murano Glass Mirror

H 59.5 in W 36 in D 3.25 in

An Antique Glass Elongated Octagonal Etched and Bevelled Venetian Mirror

Located in Atlanta, GA

consisting of separate beveled, etched, and mirrored glass panels secured onto a later wooden frame

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Firep...

An Antique Glass Elongated Octagonal Etched and Bevelled Venetian Mirror

H 54 in W 40 in D 2 in

19th Century Italian Carved Venetian Gold Gilt Mirror with Original Mercury Gla

Located in Houston, TX

This is a spectacular Italian mirror with wonderful scale to put above a fire place, console or

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Antique 19th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Giltwood

19th Century Italian Carved Venetian Gold Gilt Mirror with Original Mercury Gla

H 82.5 in W 57 in D 6 in

20th Century Venetian Two-Tone Glass Crystal and Amber

Located in New Orleans, LA

20th century Venetian two-tone glass crystal and amber.

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20th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

20th Century Venetian Two-Tone Glass Crystal and Amber

H 54 in W 29 in D 0.75 in

Antique Giltwood Louis Revival Overmantel Cushion Mirror, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

, obtaining near-perfect and undistorted reflection. For over one hundred years, Venetian mirrors installed in

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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Giltwood Louis Revival Overmantel Cushion Mirror, 19th Century

H 52.37 in W 36.23 in D 5.52 in

Italian Gilded Triple Oval Mirror

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian frame with gilt finish. 3 large oval mirrors. 2 smaller Venetian glass mirrors in center.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Glass

Italian Gilded Triple Oval Mirror

H 45 in W 64 in

Vintage Arched Top Art Nouveau Style Giltwood Overmantle Mirror, Mid-20 Century

Located in London, GB

, obtaining near-perfect and undistorted reflection. For over one hundred years, Venetian mirrors installed in

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Vintage 1950s Art Nouveau Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Vintage Arched Top Art Nouveau Style Giltwood Overmantle Mirror, Mid-20 Century

H 39.77 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 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

Pair of Louis XV Revival Giltwood Mirrors

Located in New Orleans, LA

This phenomenal pair of Louis XV-style French mirrors feature elegant, intricately carved giltwood

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Pair of Louis XV Revival Giltwood Mirrors

H 71 in W 51.5 in D 4 in

Antique Italian Giltwood Florentine Overmantle Mirror, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

making mirrors out of plate glass was invented by 16th century Venetian glassmakers on the island of

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Antique 1850s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Italian Giltwood Florentine Overmantle Mirror, 19th Century

H 42.52 in W 31.11 in D 1.97 in

Antique French Giltwood Overmantel Rococo Cushion Mirror, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

near-perfect and undistorted reflection. For over one hundred years, Venetian mirrors installed in

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Vintage 1910s French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Antique French Giltwood Overmantel Rococo Cushion Mirror, circa 1910

H 77.17 in W 50.01 in D 8.27 in

1980s Italian Vintage Gold Copper and Blue Metallic Murano Art Glass Mirror

Located in New York, NY

A high quality vintage Venetian custom design mirror, with exquisite hand craftsmanship and

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Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1980s Italian Vintage Gold Copper and Blue Metallic Murano Art Glass Mirror

H 65.75 in W 41.25 in D 1.5 in

Venetian Etched Glass Ornate Rectangular Vanity Wall Mirror over Mantel

Located in Dayton, OH

A lovely Venetian wall hanging mirror. A rectangular form with oval interior and etched glass. A

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Late 20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Venetian Etched Glass Ornate Rectangular Vanity Wall Mirror over Mantel

H 41 in W 29 in D 2 in

Tall Rectangular Venetian Mirror

Located in Troy, MI

This circa 1930s Venetian mirror measures just under five feet tall and has a classic mirrored

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Vintage 1930s Italian Wall Mirrors

Tall Rectangular Venetian Mirror

H 58 in W 24 in

Venetian Mirror with Etched Star Accents

Located in Houston, TX

, buffet or fireplace mantel. Our Hollywood Regency Venetian mirror dates from 1940-1950.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Venetian Mirror with Etched Star Accents

H 32.5 in W 26.75 in D 1.75 in

Exquisite Art Deco Illuminating Venetian Etched and Beveled Mirrored Clock

Located in New York, NY

rose gold mirror with revered etched and beveled floral and foliage detailing. The top of the arched

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mirror

Exquisite Art Deco Illuminating Venetian Etched and Beveled Mirrored Clock

H 14.5 in W 25.75 in D 5 in

Large Vintage Venetian Style Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

Interesting shape to this large scale over mantel mirror. Scrolled and beveled edges with a lovely

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Vintage 1950s American More Mirrors

Large Vintage Venetian Style Mirror

H 48.5 in W 47.5 in

Antique Giltwood Louis Revival Over Mantel Cushion Mirror

Located in London, GB

near-perfect and undistorted reflection. For over one hundred years, Venetian mirrors installed in

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Antique 1870s French Wall Mirrors

Antique Giltwood Louis Revival Over Mantel Cushion Mirror

H 56.3 in W 29.53 in D 5.52 in

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

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1940s Venetian Mirror with Reverse Etched and Chain Beveled Detailing

H 35.25 in W 51 in D 1 in

Circular nickeled bronze mirror - France 1925

Located in New York City, NY

,mid century, wall mount,fireplace,mantel & over- mantel,venetian.

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20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Circular nickeled bronze mirror - France 1925

H 29.5 in W 31.5 in

Small 19th Century Venetian Giltwood over Mantel Mirror

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wonderfully decorative 19th century overmantel mirror takes on the exuberance of Venetian Baroque

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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Small 19th Century Venetian Giltwood over Mantel Mirror

H 17.88 in W 27.5 in D 4 in

Exquisite Venetian Shield Mirror

By Marchand

Located in New York, NY

Large and elegant Venetian style shield mirror in excellent original condition. Miter cut, bevelled

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Materials

Mirror

Exquisite Venetian Shield Mirror

H 50.5 in W 60 in D 1 in

19th Century Venetian Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An impressive Venetian mirror from the 1800's Italy is in wonderful antique condition. The etching

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Antique 19th Century French Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror

19th Century Venetian Mirror

H 65.5 in W 33.88 in D 1.88 in

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Venetian Mirror Mantel For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic venetian mirror mantel available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, mirror and wood, every venetian mirror mantel was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a venetian mirror mantel, we have 56 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer venetian mirror mantel, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right venetian mirror mantel, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one venetian mirror mantel that is appealing in its simplicity, but Vintage Murano Gallery produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Venetian Mirror Mantel?

The average selling price for a venetian mirror mantel at 1stDibs is $4,325, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $15,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right mantel-mirrors-fireplace-mirrors for You

Antique and vintage fireplace mirrors and mantel mirrors are sophisticated, classic pieces of decor, with the large size of fireplace mirrors making them centerpiece objects. They add character to any room and also create the appearance of space. Fireplace mirrors and mantel mirrors, like any well-placed antique or vintage mirror, can act as a source of light and make a room seem bigger than it is.

Fireplace mirrors were once a status symbol, as only the wealthiest could afford these big, beautiful pieces for their homes. In the 1500s and 1600s, the Venetian glass industry produced mirrors that were luxury items. Their painstaking creation was the result of a secretive process using melted tin, limiting their size and availability.

In the late 17th century, French glassmaker Bernard Perrot radically transformed mirrors. By casting glass into large, flat slabs, his work grew into an international market for mantel mirrors. These mirrors were often set in decorated frames.

French homes transitioned to lower fireplaces and mantels so tall mantel mirrors could fit above them. The design of fireplace mirrors reflected architectural trends. Some in the mid-18th century featured paintings, while others had delicate carvings.

By the 1800s, mantel mirrors had become more widely available. This reflected a dramatic change in glass mass-production technology, which made oversize mirrors more accessible, leading to their proliferation across the globe.

Today, mantel mirrors are still highly regarded statement pieces with an enduring reputation for elegance. Their versatility has allowed them to branch out beyond the fireplace. Their reflectiveness allows them to amplify a sumptuous painting in a bedroom or capture the tiling of a bathroom.

From mid-century modern designs to pieces created in Louis XVI style, there is a mirror for every room and every occasion on 1stDibs.

Questions About Venetian Mirror Mantel

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?
1 Answer
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).
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.

20 Artfully Crafted Mirrors to Frame Your Reflection

In "Object Permanence 4," on view at the 1stdibs Gallery, Emma Holland Denvir and Leah Ring have brought together pieces that range from polished to playful.