Mirror - Enamel, Crystal - Venetian Style
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Venetian-style enamel-on-metal framed mirror in deep green with gold floral decorations and a fine interior gilt filet, external 40 × 40 × 10 cm and internal 30 × 30 cm, made in Italy in the 1960s–1970s, in good condition.
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It is a mirror that carries with it all the delicacy of mid-20th century Venetian workmanship, where ornament is not excess but its own language. The frame, made in enamel on metal, displays a deep, luminous green, almost lacquered, that envelops the piece with a ceremonial air. On that enamelled surface appear the gilded decorations of flowers, applied with the meticulous precision characteristic of the Venetian tradition— a dialogue between color, shine and drawing that turns the edge into an almost jewel-like ring. You can delve into the decorative enamel or into Venetian craftsmanship.
The frame's slightly lobed shape adds rhythm and volume, avoiding the rigidity of a perfect circle and providing a soft, almost undulating movement, reminiscent of the festooned frames of the 19th century reinterpreted with a more modern language. The interior gilded filet, fine and continuous, acts as a transition between the frame and the glass, reinforcing the sense of a cared-for piece, balanced and designed to stand out in an elegant interior — very in tune with the Venetian taste for shine, ornamentation and contained theatricality.
Taken together, it is a mirror that combines craftsmanship, color, shine and decorative refinement that places it between the classical and the modern. A perfect piece for someone seeking an accent with personality, history and visual presence.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a mirror that carries with it all the delicacy of mid-20th century Venetian workmanship, where ornament is not excess but its own language. The frame, made in enamel on metal, displays a deep, luminous green, almost lacquered, that envelops the piece with a ceremonial air. On that enamelled surface appear the gilded decorations of flowers, applied with the meticulous precision characteristic of the Venetian tradition— a dialogue between color, shine and drawing that turns the edge into an almost jewel-like ring. You can delve into the decorative enamel or into Venetian craftsmanship.
The frame's slightly lobed shape adds rhythm and volume, avoiding the rigidity of a perfect circle and providing a soft, almost undulating movement, reminiscent of the festooned frames of the 19th century reinterpreted with a more modern language. The interior gilded filet, fine and continuous, acts as a transition between the frame and the glass, reinforcing the sense of a cared-for piece, balanced and designed to stand out in an elegant interior — very in tune with the Venetian taste for shine, ornamentation and contained theatricality.
Taken together, it is a mirror that combines craftsmanship, color, shine and decorative refinement that places it between the classical and the modern. A perfect piece for someone seeking an accent with personality, history and visual presence.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Venetian Style
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Crystal, Enamel
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
40 cm
External width
40 cm
Internal height
30 cm
Internal width
30 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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