Where should I hang an Italian mirror?

These pieces look best mounted above a fireplace mantelpiece or a console table where their reflective glass can bounce light around the room. Their ornate frames function as focal points on plain walls, drawing the eye naturally. Ensure the wall fixings can support the substantial weight of carved wood and gesso frames. Positioning them opposite a window will maximise the incoming daylight.

How do I identify the period?

Examine the construction of the wooden backing, the composition of the gesso, and the ageing patterns on the mirror glass itself. 18th-century originals exhibit hand-carved nuances and distinct tool marks absent in later revival pieces. Revival pieces from the 19th century often display heavier proportions and machine-sawn backing boards. Comparing the carving style to documented regional workshops helps narrow down the decade.

What is the difference between Florentine and Venetian styles?

Florentine frames typically emphasise dense, intricate leaf carving and deep crestings finished primarily in rich gold leaf. They project a heavier, highly textured presence on the wall. Venetian examples frequently incorporate painted polychrome details, mirrored glass frame sections, and lighter, airier scrollwork. These reflect the distinct aesthetic preferences of the respective Italian cities.

Are the mirror plates original?

Many surviving frames retain their original mercury or silvered glass, which develops characteristic dark spots known as foxing over the decades. This natural speckling proves the glass has aged alongside the wooden frame. Replacement glass appears clearer and lacks the undulating distortion typical of historic hand-poured plates. Inspecting the edges from the back reveals how the glass sits within the rebate.

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When you search for an italian rococo style mirror, you find heavily carved giltwood frames designed to catch candlelight and brighten dark panelled rooms.

Pair of Late C18th Italian Rococo Style Gilt-wood Framed Venetian Girandole Pier Mirrors.

18th century

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Pair of Late C18th Italian Rococo Style Gilt-wood Framed Venetian Girandole Pier Mirrors.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,450

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Venetian Mirrors

From Andros Antiques

£645

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Italian 18th Cent Ornate Giltwood Antique Wall Mirror, 1790

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Italian 18th Cent Ornate Giltwood Antique Wall Mirror, 1790

From Judy Fox Antiques

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Pair of Italian Florentine Carved Giltwood Mirrors C.1870

From Bushells Antiques

£1,450

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Florentine Mirror

From Carradale Farm Antiques

£28,500

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Pair of Late C18th Italian Rococo Style Gilt-wood Framed Venetian Girandole Pier Mirrors.

Pair of Venetian Mirrors

Italian 18th Cent Ornate Giltwood Antique Wall Mirror, 1790

Pair of Italian Florentine Carved Giltwood Mirrors C.1870

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