Not only did Salviati support the revival of Venice’s flagging Murano glass industry in the 19th century, but the company also became world-renowned for its innovative glassmaking techniques, revolutionizing the art of mosaics and glassware design.
The story of Salviati glass begins with Vicenza-born lawyer and entrepreneur Antonio Salviati. His love of Murano glass art and mosaics inspired him to establish his own mosaic and glass manufacturing firm, the Salviati Dott. Antonio fu Bartolomeo company, in Venice in 1859. Glassmakers in the region had been weathering a dismal political climate and growing competition in neighboring countries, and Salviati had initially hoped to revive Murano glassmaking in order to restore deteriorating mosaics in local cathedrals.
In 1864, Salviati exhibited a monumental glass mosaic at the “First Glassmakers’ Exhibition,” which won the gold medal. His award-winning mosaic solidified his company’s reputation as a first-rate glassmaker, which soon drew the attention of international investors, particularly investors from Great Britain.
In 1866, Salviati and C. opened in London with the support of historian William Drake and diplomat Sir Austen Henry Layard. Meanwhile, the Salviati company established its headquarters on the Rio dei Vetrai in Murano.
Throughout the late 1800s, Salviati and C. expanded its production to include household glassware and serveware and decorative objects such as cups, glasses, amphoras and vials. Salviati also received commissions to produce mosaics for St Paul’s Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament in London, the Paris Opera House and the Viceroy of Egypt’s Palace in Alexandria.
After Antonio Salviati died in 1890, his sons Giulio and Silvio took over the company. The Barovier family — a dynasty that stretches as far back as 1295 — bought the manufacturer in 1883, and a glass master named Maurizio Camerino, who had honed his skills at Salviati, was appointed to lead the company. Camerino’s children took the reins following the glass master’s death in 1931 and launched a successful lighting line of table lamps and chandeliers after World War II.
Throughout the 20th century, Salviati participated in several Venice Biennale exhibitions from 1958 to 1972. In 1962, the company was awarded the Compasso d’Oro prize for the Marco vase, designed by architect Sergio Asti.
Since its acquisition by the Umana group in 2015, Salviati has collaborated with numerous renowned designers such as Federico Peri, Davide Bruno, Renzo Stellon, Alberto Lago and Anna Gili. Salviati's pieces can be found in the collections of the Museum August Kestner in Hanover, Germany, the Museum of Modern Art and Corning Museum of Glass in New York, the Eretz Museum in Tel Aviv, Israel, and the Murano Glass Museum in Venice.
The collection of antique Antonio Salviati glass on 1stDibs includes serveware, decorative objects and more.
Salviati Venetian Antique White Aventurine Flecks Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Salviati, Antonio Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Venetian early Murano hand blown copper aventurine and twisted white ribbons Italian art glass decanter with shot glass s...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Blue Red Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Blown Glass
Amber & Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Venini Venetian Art Glass Ice Bucket Amber and White
By Venini
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1970s Vintage Venini Murano Light Amber White Clear Crystal Wine Cooler Ice Bucket Made in Italy. handcrafted Italian Murano Venini venetian art glass ice bucket . This is a delicate blown Murano blown art glass ice bucket. It has a flared shape from the base to the rim. It is a light amber yellow caramel color glass with white vertical lines and many small bubbles in the glass, the imperfection in the glass is due to the handcrafted blown glass. Vintage hand blown Venini Murano martini...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Green & Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Blown Glass
Purple & Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Blown Glass
$2,000 / set
H 4.75 in Dm 2.5 in
Fine Antique Venetian Salviati Enameled Blue Glass Stemmed Cordial Glass Set
By Antonio Salviati, Salviati
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent collection of ten rare fine quality antique Italian hand blown enameled colored art glass stemmed cordial drinking glasses attributed to legendary glassmakers The Venic...
Enamel
$375
H 3 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
1930s Antique Salviati Venetian Murano Art Glass Flower Candle Holders Italy
By Salviati
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of Salviati Venetian Murano art glass flower shaped candle sticks, circa 1930s. Made in Italy. Wonderful pink color with a gold leaf design. Great form and design. In ...
Art Glass
Post-Modern Art Glass Decanter
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous small art glass decanter with stopper, circa 1980s. The piece is in great vintage condition with no chips and measures 4.75"W x 2.75"D x 7"H. #5073
Art Glass
Blue Red Clear Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Blown Glass
Blue and Red Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Blown Glass
Vintage Large Italian Murano Art Glass Clown Decanter Bottle
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Large Hand Blown Italian Murano Glass Clown Decanter Bottle 13.5” . Amazing colorful hand blown Murano glass clown decanter with ha...
Art Glass
$8,800 / set
H 5.75 in Dm 3.25 in
Venetian Salviati Set of 36 Pcs Stemware Service Amethyst w/ Gold Leaf & Swans
By Salviati
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a complete hand blown Venetian stemware service made by Salviati, circa 1920s. The 36 piece set consists of 12 each of water goblets, wine goblets and champagne coupes, each one featuring a figural golden yellow swan connector and applied rigaree. The color is a soft purple/amethyst with gold leaf inclusions which works nicely with a pastel palette. 12 water goblets measuring, 3.25" diameter x 5.75" tall 12 wine goblets, 3.38" diameter x 8.38" tall 12 champagne/martini coupes...
Blown Glass
Sold
H 2.25 in W 12.6 in D 5.6 in
Set of 6 Cordial Glasses by Antonio Salviati for Venezia, 20th Century
By Antonio Salviati, Arte Veneziana
Located in View Park, CA
A set of six vintage Venetian cordial glasses by Antonio Salviati for Venezia, 20th century. Laid in ivory silk within a midnight blue velvet box with...
Glass
Salviati & Co Pair Mezza Filigrana Wine Glasses on Thorny Stems
By Antonio Salviati
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish pair Italian Murano mezza filigrana win glasses on thorny twisted stems by Salviati & Co founded by Antonio Salviati (Italian, 1816 – 1890) and d...
Blown Glass