Venetian Mirrors
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Girandoles
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Mirror
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall Mirrors
Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall Mirrors
Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall Mirrors
Vintage 1930s Italian Wall Mirrors
Early 20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Murano Glass
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall Mirrors
Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall Mirrors
Vintage 1950s French Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall Mirrors
Glass
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1920s Wall Mirrors
Glass, Mirror
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
20th Century Italian Girandoles
Vintage 1940s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
Vintage 1970s French Wall Mirrors
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Glass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Glass
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Wall Mirrors
Mid-20th Century French Wall Mirrors
Glass
Vintage 1950s Wall Mirrors
Vintage 1960s Wall Mirrors
Vintage 1960s Wall Mirrors
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wall Mirrors
Wood, Glass
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Vintage 1940s French Modern Wall Mirrors
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...
Mirror
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian International Style Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Antique Early 1900s North American Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Mid-20th Century French Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wall Mirrors
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Gold
20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Wood
Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wall Mirrors
Vintage 1940s French Wall Mirrors
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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.
- 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 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.
- What is a Murano mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Murano mirror is a mirror made with glass crafted on the Italian island of Murano. The island has a rich glass-making history that stretches back over 1,000 years. Shop an array of beautiful Murano mirrors from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
- 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).
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