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Salviati

Italian

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.

Find antique Salviati glass that includes bowls, vases, lighting and more.

Salviati Venetian Purple Gold Flecks Flying Bird Serpent Italian Art Glass Vase
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful rare antique Venetian purple Italian art glass flower vase, with applied gold flecks winged serpent / swan hybrid. Attributed to the Salviati ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Early Victorian Antique Salviati

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Gold Leaf

5 vases "Clio" by Sergio Asti for Salviati & C, 1963
By Sergio Asti, Salviati
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
This set of five vases were designed by Sergio Asti in 1963 and presented at the XXXII Biennial of Venice. The serie is called Clio, consisted of indented vases made of fused glass c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Salviati

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Murano Glass

1992 Nigel Coates England Modern Encased Lavender Art Glass Vase Salvati Italy
By Nigel Coates, Salviati
Located in Miami, FL
Stunner done Vase designed by Nigel Coates (English, 1949) for Salviati (Italian, founded 1859), circa 1992. A rare organic shaped cased art glass vase in Lavender, light purple with...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Salviati

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Blown Glass

Salviati Gaspari Murano Uranium UV Green Italian Art Glass Abstract Sculpture
By Luciano Gaspari, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown vaseline yellow green with aqua green paint stroke Italian art glass sculpture on base. Documented to designer Luciano Gaspari for the Salviati co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Salviati

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Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Salviati chandellier rare
By Salviati
Located in Medesano, IT
Discover the mesmerizing allure of Salviati blown glass chandeliers, masterpieces crafted in Murano, Italy. Immerse yourself in the artistry of mi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Salviati

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Brass

  • Salviati chandellier rare
  • Salviati chandellier rare
  • Salviati chandellier rare
  • Salviati chandellier rare
H 38.98 in Dm 15.75 in
19th Century Murano Italian Glass Vase by Salviati
By Antonio Salviati, Salviati
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Murano glass vase made by glass masters Salviati & Co in the late 19th century with a beautifully marbled calcedonio design. This Murano glass vase, made by Salviati & Co. circa 1...
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1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Salviati

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

19th Century Salviati Murano Italian Goblet Vase
By Antonio Salviati, Salviati
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Murano glass miniature goblet made by glass masters Salviati & Co in the late 19th century with yellow and clear glass with flecks of gold twisted into an incredibly intricate shap...
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1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Salviati

Materials

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Salviati

Materials

Blown Glass

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Salviati furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Salviati furniture, although blue editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 94 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 87 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Salviati were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Carlo Moretti, Enzo Mari, and Alessandro Mendini. Prices for Salviati furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £144 and can go as high as £11,618, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £1,119.

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