Venetian mirrors production in Murano glass
- Venetian mirrors, made and decorated in Murano glass, are the flagship of Murano production. Each piece is unique and created with artistic expertise by Murano craftsmen to always obtain the quality that distinguishes Made in Italy.
The first glass mirror was found in Egypt in the 1st century BC.
The first mirrors known in history were instead made of bronze or copper, small plates of these metals artfully polished until they reflected an image, but given the difficulty in finding and working the materials, they were common objects only among the upper social classes.
Around the 600th century the concept of the Venetian mirrors in Murano glass as decorative elements,
enriching the work with meticulous workmanship. Each part that makes up the mirror, from the wooden frame to the Murano glass decorations, is created in synergy.
In fact, there are at least four craftsmen involved: the carpenter for the wooden structure, the mirror maker who creates the mirror by pouring silver onto a glass plate, the engraver who makes the cut and the decorations with a diamond tip and the Murano glass master who adds his creations and gives depth to the work.
The search for different styles by artisans has created a vast assortment of artistic typologies, leaving ample space for personal choice for a targeted purchase.
- Venetian mirrors they remain a luxury item with refined characteristics.
The choice of quality materials such as gold or silver and the exclusively handcrafted creation make Venetian mirrors not only elite furnishing accessories, but also give those who own them the certainty of having a work of art and a safe investment in their home.
