Salviati Furniture

This remarkable mid-century modernist Murano glass bird sculpture represents the enduring artistry of Luciano Gaspari, one of Italy's most renowned 20th-century designers, created fo...

Hand blown colorful vase made using the "canne" technique. Hand blown and hand-finished cane vase.

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Salviati & C Measures: Violet : 33 long x 10 high x 5.5 depth Green: 30 long x 9 high x 5.5 depth The lawyer Antonio Salviati and his dream In 1859 in his premises at Number 731 of Dorsoduro, Venice the “Salviati Dott. Antonio fu Bartolomeo” company was established. This is when, Vicenza-born lawyer Antonio Salviati started the entrepreneurial career, moved by a passion for the precious mosaics of the Basilica of San Marco and fascinated by Murano glass art, he decided to start-up his own production of mosaics and objects in Murano glass. An ambitious and far-sighted goal pushed him along this path: to revive the fate of Murano glass production that has been fallen for decades. A challenge which finds the maximum support from two fundamental figures in the history of Murano glass: the mayor of the island, Antonio Colleoni, and the Abbot Vincenzo Zanetti, founder of the glass museum and of the first art school for glass masters. The first successes and international investments The launchpad was the “First Glassmakers’ Exhibition” in 1864 in which Salviati participated with a monumental mosaic that earns him a prize superior to the Gold Medal. The success achieved affirmed the credibility of the Company which thus started its glass production in Palazzo da Mula. The new corporate and productive reality needed investors and the lawyer started to internationalise the company by addressing the economic and financial market across the Channel. The UK immediately showed huge interest in Salviati’s mosaics – as testified by the mosaic that can be seen on the façade of the current Apple Store in Regent Street, London. It was also in London, on 21st December 1866, that the “Società Anonima per Azioni Salviati & C.” was established with the support of diplomat Sir Austen Henry Layard and historian William Drake. The new corporate set-up was further established with the purchase of a new headquarter, this time on the Riva dei Vetrai in Murano. The universal show of Paris in 1867 celebrated the relaunch project of Antonio Salviati “Venice owes a debt of gratitude to the knight Salviati in the resurgence for one of the most legitimately famous of its industries”. From Esposizione Illustrata di Parigi, 1867 pg. 275. “Venice and Italy have gain huge success in the Universal Exhibition. The resurgence of one of the city’s most famous industries is consecrated in this very occasion by the gold medal awarded by the jury to Mr Salviati […] the crowd […] is gathering around the display cases that hold those pieces of glass that are so transparent and so light as to appear like woven air, impregnated, when in their elegant forms that become rainbows of those iridescent reflections that cover them at the artist’s whim – the author of a real ray of sunshine from the beautiful and splendid Venice”. From Esposizione Illustrata di Parigi, 1867 pg. 311 The fundamental role of training in murano glass Training plays a fundamental role for the Company; attendance at the Art School was made compulsory for “[…] all the young workers of the Factory who don’t only tire themselves in manual work. This was established with the idea not only to lift their dignity and their initially limited aspirations, […] but also to improve their artistic education and thereby facilitate an improvement also in their economic situation”. Together with the art school, a free school was also set up to teach all employees to read and write. Diversification in production and made-to-measure projects In a short time, Salviati & C. diversified its production to include glasses, cups, amphoras, and vials which guaranteed the first prize in the universal exhibition for three consecutive years. Its mosaic production also flourished, being used in world-class projects: from the Houses of Parliament in London, to the Viceroy’s palace in Alessandria in Egypt, to the Opera House of Paris, including the private homes of wealthy New York personality. The entire 19th century for Salviati & C. was represented by development, success and fame in the national and international markets, and the Company became a symbol and reference point of Murano glass art throughout the world. The Salviati legacy at the turn of the century On the death of Antonio Salviati in 1890, first his three children followed one another at the helm of the company and then Maurizio Camerino, previously general manager. It was thanks to him that the decorative mosaic project of the Stanford Memorial Church in Palo Alto (California, USA) took place after 12 years of work. As well as the opening of a sales point in Via Montenapoleone in Milan and the institution of a museum collection of Murano glass from the 19th and 20th centuries. The post-war years, biennials and lighting After Maurizio Camerino’s death in 1931, his three children took over the helm of the company: its solid foundations allowed them to strive for new important goals in the art world, participating in the Biennials of 1932 and 1934. Not even the Second World War could tarnish the strength of the Salviati brand: in the post-war years Renzo Camerino renewed the ruined production headquarter and enthusiastically restored all his commercial contacts. Thanks to his grandson Renzo Tedeschi (newly graduated in Engineering at the Polytechnic of Turin and upon his return from an apprenticeship in the United States), Salviati launched its production in lighting appliances. The following years saw intense growth in the number of collaborations with renowned artists and designers. In 1959, the production site was moved to Fondamenta Radi 16, where it still stands today. The great lighting projects The larger production area allowed the company to further expand the international market in the field of architectural lighting. A number of projects were undertaken, such as the 9-tonne, 22-metres high chandelier in the Chamber of Commerce in Parma, the ceiling illumination in the premises of the World Intellectual Property Organisation in Geneva and the Kowloon Hotel in Hong Kong; not to mention the sound-absorbing windows of the Aula Nervi in the Vatican and the lighting system of the great honour hall of the Philippine Plaza Hotel in Manila in collaboration with architect John Marsteller. The reputation of Salviati & C. was further affirmed by the commission – after an international call for bids – for twelve 11-metre high chandeliers for the Tonhalle concert hall in Dusseldorf, made using an innovative system of modular glass elements – “LS- System” – one of the today company’s cornerstones. Salviati from the modern age to the present The story of Salviati continues in the modern era, keeping the focus on creating an innovative style that had distinguished it since its inception. Participation in international exhibitions increased, such as the Venice Biennials from 1958 to 1972 (the final year in which Murano glass was allowed) thanks to projects by designers of the calibre of Betha and Teff Sarasin, Claire Falkestein, and Luciano Gaspari. In 1962 Salviati was awarded with the highest recognition in the Design world, the “Compasso d’Oro” prize assigned by A.D.I. for the Marco vase designed by architect Sergio Asti. In 1965 the company changed its name to Salviati & C. s.p.a.; then it was purchased by the Gruppo Ferruzzi in 1987 which later on it was transferred to a French company. Since 2015 the company returned to be Venetian with the acquisition by the Umana group. Salviati and its designers Salviati’s designers: Luciano Gaspari, Sergio Asti (Compasso d’Oro 1962), Claire Falkenstein, Ward Bennet, Teff and Betha Sarasin, Ingo Maurer, Ross Lovegrove, Amanda Levete, Tom Dixon, Nigel Coates, Thomas Heatherwick, Luca Nichetto, Ben Gorham...

The tall and slender Pinnacolo vases were designed by Luciano Gaspari and made using his favorite technique, the Sommerso. The sunken blue and green glass versions were showcased at ...

Beautiful antique Venetian early Murano hand blown copper aventurine and twisted white ribbons Italian art glass decanter with shot glass s...

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Salviati & Co. (Italy) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Materials: glass Dimensions (H, W, D): 6"h, 5.5"dia Additional Information: We have tw...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso dark to lighter emerald green Italian art glass owl bird figure, sculpture. Documented to the Salviati Company. Have owned several with l...

A Wonderful Large Salviati Fasciati Murano Art Frosted Glass Tea / Brown Color With Gold Gilt Band Vase Made In Italy, Accompanied By Box

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...

Elementi Lagunari were among the first well-known collections by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati, and are a perfect example of the aesthetics of the 1950s. These abstract and evocative ...

Fantastic and large mid-century vase by renowned Murano and London glass house Salviati. As one of the oldest Murano glass houses in Venice Salviati has proved to be one of the most ...

Murano vintage, and gorgeous, hand blown white, deep golden amber and gold flecks Italian art glass playful birds on branch sculptures. They are a matched pair. The birds are documen...

Gorgeous, and rare design, vintage Murano hand blown orange and white stripes, with gold flecks Italian art glass genie bottle decanter. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini for th...

This remarkable mid-century modernist Murano glass bird sculpture represents the enduring artistry of Luciano Gaspari, one of Italy's most renowned 20th-century designers, created fo...

A very stylish Italian art glass vase of tall oval cylindrical shape made by Salviati on the Island of Murano and dated 1997. Started in 1859 by Antonio Salviati the company is renow...

A solid heavy base joint with a delicate, airy upper portion. Designed by de Allegri & Fogale, these pieces take their cue from the charming atmosphere of the Venetian lagoon, and em...

Vintage Murano glass ice bucket with geometric relief design all around by Salviati. Made in Italy for the "Staccato" collection (2008). * Incl...

Rare black Murano glass bowl designed circa 1970 by Charles Pfister for Salviati, Murano, Italy. Beautiful original condition, a few superficia...

Production Salviati & C. Blown glass vase decorated with vertical canes defined by hand with ribbons in shades of blue, gray and opalescent white with a low neck. Production label. I...

The “Mare” collection was born from the colors and shapes of the Venice lagoon. The “peocere”, tens and tens meters long mussel farming strings rising vertically, draw the shapes of ...

Venetian polychrome enameled and gilt handblown glass centerpiece by Pauly & C. of Murano of omphalos form in transparent red colored glass enameled by Francesco Toso Borella after a...

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue over clear Italian art glass owl figurine, paperweight / sculpture. Documented to th...

Stunning pair Murano "SALVIATI" mODERNIST Sculptures, Italian Glass.. Amazing architectural form. Classic colors.

Very rare Italian ice glass lamps from the 1960s. The lamp with the 4 mouth-blown glasses has a fantastic structure and is impressive. The design and...

Set of 4 hand etched amethyst Murano glasses by Salviati / Made in Italy in the 2000s. Original "SALVIATI" mark on the base. Height: 5.5 inches / d...

This exquisite murano art glass Latticino Zanfirico footed bowl by Salviati, crafted circa 1880, is a superb example of 19th-century Venetian glassmaking at its finest. Created by th...

A fine pair of Venetian or Murano glass cordials. Attributed to Salviati & Co. With copper aventurine cups supported by a filigrana twist stem and wafer foot. Both the foot and ri...

Murano glass centerpiece dish designed by Berit Johansson for Salviati in 1991. Signature of the maker engraved on the back. Perfect condition.

This minimal yet effortlessly stunning Mid-Century Modernist Organic Hand-Blown Transparent Murano Art Glass Sculpture is signed Salviati and originates from Italy, Circa 1960. Featu...

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light blue over cobalt blue Italian art glass giraffe figure sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati company, circa 1960s. It is published in "The Glass Ark" book on Murano glass animals. The piece has a well detailed head, with floppy ears and "ossicones" (the parts that look like horns on the head). The body itself is very minimalistic and streamline. The giraffe is also made with some Uranium / UV reactive glass, as It glows neon green under a black light (see photo). Would make a great display piece on any desk, credenza or side table. Mid-century era. Measures 11 1/8" tall x 5 1/4" long x 2 1/2" wde. Literature: The Glass Ark, Animals in the Pierre Rosenberg...

Beautiful set of vintage Murano hand blown orange and gold flecks Italian art glass star design ring or trinket dish set. Documented to the Salviati company, circa 1950s. Although small, they are packed with gold leaf layer surrounding the starfish designs. Would make great display pieces on any desk or table. Use them as catchalls, candy or jewelry dishes on a vanity. Midcentury era. Heart shaped...

Rare clear Murano glass bottle with stopper designed circa 1970 by Salviati, Murano, Italy. Beautiful original condition, a few superficial scratches at the bottom. Signed at the bot...

This is part of a series called " Zoo" beautiful animals in sommerso glass .In black light you can see light uranium green glass .

Pair of large handblown apple and pear fruit art glass book ends By Salviati. Glass is combination clear with control bubbles and opalescent. Each has Salviati sticker. Pear 8.5&...

Murano Salviati bird in amber. Bird measures 3.5" wide, 5.5" deep and 14.5" high. Decal on bottom, made in italy, Salviati Murano.

Salviati six table lamps 1960 metal crome glass Italy.

Beautiful antique Venetian older Murano hand blown dark pink, white and copper Italian art glass ruffle rim decorative bowl / vide-poche. Documented to Salviati dott. Antonio, circa ...

Murano glass vase submerged with bands designed by Luciano Gaspari and produced by Salviati, 1980s. Signed. Biography Born in Venice to a family of artists, he began his career as a...

A spectacular and rare example of late-19th-century Venetian glass mosaic by Salviati & Co., masterfully designed and executed in Murano, Italy. Composed of three large cement-mounte...

Soffiato glass charger plate designed by Salviati & Co. Great decorative piece, created at the Murano island in Venice Italy by the Salviati & Co. This flat charger was crafted during the art deco period back in the early 1920 by the blown glass process. Made up in transparent amber glass with the upper rim accented by a stripe made up from blue pate d verre. Soffiato Glassblowing or Soffiato in Italian, is a glass forming technique that involves inflating molten glass into a bubble with the aid of a blowpipe. A person who blows glass is called a glassblower, glassmith, or gaffer. The word come from soffietta, a tool used as a puffer to further inflate a vessel after it has been removed from the blowpipe and is attached to the pontil. It consists of a curved metal tube attached to a conical nozzle. The glassblower reheats the vessel, inserts the nozzle into its mouth so that the aperture is blocked, and then inflates the vessel by blowing through the tube. Salviati & Co. The company was founded by Antonio Salviati, which born in Vicenza in 1816 and died in Venice in 1890. In 1859, together with Enrico Podio and Lorenzo Radi he opened a glassware and mosaic boutique called Salviati Antonio...

Magnificent large Salviati Murano Italy hand-made and mouth-blown glass figurine of an exotic bird with feathered plume and sweeping tail. The green color at the head and plume fades...

Hand-formed and hand-finished sommerso glass vase made with the balloton technique.

9 available with individual hand-crafted textures. Elegant Venetian vase of organic ovoid shape, in a chic smoked grey Murano glass, blown and signed by Salviati, with a high quality...

Wonderful rich pink art glass vase by Salviati & Co, Italy with the original gold colored paper label, 20th century. The elegant design is enhanced...

Simon Moore for Salviati, Large Fasciati Murano glass vase A large art glass vase designed by Simon Moore and manufactured by Salviati, Venice in 2004. Opaque white and green glass ...

Hand-formed and hot finished Sommerso glass vase.

Very attractive modernist and organic Design for this 1970s Murano glass high quality chandelier by Salviati: the manufactured chrome round plates, that are pierced to let the light ...

Late 1970s - Early 1980s Mid-Century Modern Venetian vase of elegant Minimalist ovoid shape, in a chic smoked amber gold Murano glass, blown by Salviati, with a high-quality decorati...

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...

Hand-formed and hot finished blown glass vase made with the rigadin technique.

A stunning oversized Murano vase by Salviati, one of the most storied glassmakers on the Venetian island of Murano. This sculptural vessel is blown in Iridato glass, a specialized fo...

Organically shaped yolk-yellow bowl made using the sommerso technique and signed via engraving on the base. The bowl is not quite round, it has a slightly oval mouth, and the base wi...

Large-scale Murano glass vase with a slight ombre color effect with a seductive satin finish. Vase has a pinched/circle eight opening and a thick glass bo...

An impressive Italian Murano glass sculpture of a trout in hades of black, smoky grey to clear glass. The fish form with upward tail with black fins, with colorful bulls eye spots ...

One of a kind Luciano Gaspari blown Art Glass cylinder shaped vase in light pink with a circle of blue bubbles around, made for Salviati Murano, Venice. Italian Mid-Century Modern h...

The Salviati Murano Sommerso Art Glass Fish in green and black is a stunning example of Venetian glass artistry, showcasing the masterful craftsmanship of Murano glassmakers. Created using the intricate Sommerso (submerged) technique, this piece features beautifully layered colors, with deep black flowing into rich green, creating a mesmerizing sense of depth and movement. As a hand-blown Murano glass sculpture, this fish is not just a decorative object but a true work of art, reflecting centuries of Italian glassmaking tradition. Each Salviati piece is unique, making it a rare and collectible addition to any art glass collection. The sleek and elegant form captures the natural grace of a fish, while the contrasting colors give it a bold, sophisticated presence. Perfect for display on a bookshelf, desk, or coffee table, this sculpture adds a touch of luxury and timeless beauty to any space. Salviati, one of Murano’s most respected glassmakers, is known for producing high-quality, investment-worthy pieces. Owning this Murano Sommerso Fish...

1980 Elegant Venetian vase of organic ovoid shape, in a chic smoked amber gold Murano glass, blown by Salviati, with a high quality decoration in a precious handcrafted wavy Battuto on the entire surface that results in a unique decor...

Large Murano glass 'Camille' vase by Berit Johansson for Salviati Italy 1991 This Camille vase comes in mint condition in its original packing Engraved to the underside 'Salviati ...

The “Mare” collection was born from the colors and shapes of the Venice lagoon. The “peocere”, tens and tens meters long mussel farming strings rising vertically, draw the shapes of ...

Beautiful glass holder made by Salviati, marked and dated 1998.