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.
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Murano Red Heart "Cuore" Art Glass Vase by Maria Christina Hamel for Salviati
By Maria Christina Hamel 1, Salviati
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking Murano art glass heart-shaped vase was designed by Maria Christina Hamel in the 1990s and produced by the renowned Venetian glasshouse Salviati. Expertly mouth-blown on...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Luciano Gaspari Salviati Signed Murano Purple Pink Blue Sommerso Art Glass Bowl
By Luciano Gaspari, Salviati
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding hand blown Murano Art glass bowl in shades of purple pink and blue. Italy, 1960s. Manufactured By Luciano Gaspari for Salviati. Signed underneath. This beautiful bowl has...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Ward Bennett Murano glass bowl/ Vide-Poche by Salviati , signed
By Salviati, Ward Bennett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vice and simple modern design in this bow / vide-poche by Ward Bennett , made and signed Salviati.
Glass
Unique Modern, Yellow-Colored Italian Murano Glass Bowl Signed by Hand SALVIATI
By Salviati
Located in Salzburg, AT
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...
Murano Glass
Salviati Latticino Zanfirico Footed Bowl Compote Murano Pink Yellow Aventurine
By Salviati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Charles Pfister Black Murano Glass Bowl for Salviati, Italy, circa 1970
By Salviati, Charles Pfister
Located in Dronten, NL
A striking black Murano glass bowl designed circa 1970 by Charles Pfister for Salviati. This handblown piece showcases Pfister’s refined modern...
Murano Glass
Murano Italian Art Glass Bowl Blue Gold Flecks Bubble Footed Squared Top Compote
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and unusual shape, vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass pedestal compote bowl. The piece is attributed to designer Alfr...
Gold Leaf
$487Sale Price / item|25% Off
Murano Barbini Gold Flecks White Bubbles Italian Art Glass Martini Compote Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 available as shown). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass pedestal compote bowl. Documented to designer...
Gold Leaf
Murano Salviati Label Cobalt Blue Stripes Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sapphire blue stripes on clear glass Italian art center / fruit bowl. The piece is documented to the Salviati company, with original "Salviati &am...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Multicolored Murano Glass Plate by Berit Johansson for Salviati, 1991
By Berit Johansson, Salviati
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Murano glass centerpiece dish designed by Berit Johansson for Salviati in 1991. Signature of the maker engraved on the back. Perfect condition.
Murano Glass
Large Mare Coppo Lucido in Glass by Davide Bruno
By Davide Bruno, Salviati
Located in Venezia, IT
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 ...
Glass
Small Mare Coppo Lucido in Murano Glass by Davide Bruno
By Salviati, Davide Bruno
Located in Venezia, IT
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 ...
Glass
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Murano Sommerso Glass Block Bowl / Vide Poche, Italy, 1970's
By Flavio Poli
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Murano Sommerso Amber Glass Block Bowl / Vide Poche / Catchall / Ashtray, Italy, 1970's.
Glass, Art Glass
Murano Glass Footed Bowl with Ruffled Rim
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand blown Victorian style crimped and ruffled Murano glass footed candy dish / bowl in blue and garnet, Italy, 19th century. This exquisite ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This is a substantial and gorgeous Italian Murano iridescent art glass bowl with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Art glass hue ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$638Sale Price|24% Off
H 11.13 in W 2.5 in D 5.25 in
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Over Cobalt Italian Art Glass Giraffe Sculpture
By Salviati, Luciano Gaspari
Located in Kissimmee, FL
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...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Large Silver Plate Bowl by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A large silver plate bowl designed by Ward Bennett.
Silver Plate
$600 / item
H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Small Cuore Pensiero Vase in Murano Glass by Maria Christina Hamel
By Maria Christina Hamel 1, Salviati
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-formed and hot finished Sommerso glass vase.
Glass
$278 / item
H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 2.76 in
Extra Small Cuore Coccole Vase in Murano Glass by Maria Christina Hamel
By Maria Christina Hamel 1, Salviati
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-formed and hot finished Sommerso glass vase.
Glass
$2,132Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.56 in W 6.42 in D 6.34 in
Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large, heavy...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$216Sale Price|20% Off
H 3 in W 6 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino Bowl, Italy, circa 1960s
By Salviati
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino Bowl, Italy, circa 1960s. In springy colors of joy, this mid-century modern bowl would make a beautiful gift. One of the larger of...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,114Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.17 in W 6.07 in D 6.11 in
Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large, heavy...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$450Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 4.73 in W 6.11 in D 3.55 in
Post-Modern Murano Glass Heart Vases by Maria Christina Hamel, 1990s
By Maria Christina Hamel 1, Salviati
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of Murano Sommerso Glass Heart Vases, Attributed to Maria Christina Hamel for Salviati, 1990s A striking pair of hand-blown Murano glass vases in the shape of stylized hearts, executed in the sommerso technique and attributed to Maria Christina Hamel for Salviati. Designed and produced in Italy in the 1990s, these vases embody the playful yet refined spirit of late Post-Modern glasswork. The pair features a smaller vase in a deep cherry red hue and a larger vase in a lighter, pink-toned red. Both are exceptionally heavy for their size, with a smooth, tactile finish that feels substantial and luxurious in hand. Their clean sculptural forms and vivid colors make them ideal accent pieces for a variety of interiors—from bathroom shelves...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$2,519 / item
H 10.63 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
Large Cuore Vase in Murano Glass by Maria Christina Hamel
By Maria Christina Hamel 1, Salviati
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-formed and hot finished Sommerso glass vase.
Glass
Salviati Murano Glass Zanfirico & Aventurine Plate
By Salviati
Located in Warrenton, OR
Salviati Murano Glass Zanfirico & Aventurine Plate Measures about 7 x 1.5 inches. No chips or cracks. Good vintage condition. Colors will look l...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Charles Pfister Murano Glass Bowl
By Charles Pfister, Salviati
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare black Murano glass bowl designed circa 1970 by Charles Pfister for Salviati, Murano, Italy. Beautiful original condition, a few superfici...
Murano Glass
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H 11.25 in W 9 in D 6.25 in
Antique Venetian Murano Hand Blown Glass Gold Centerpiece Coupe Salviati 1910
By Salviati
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Italian Venetian Art Nouveau hand blown glass couple/centerpiece, by Salviati, circa 1910. The coupe having a boat shaped bowl and is raised on a pedestal supported by...
Glass
Barbini Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Design Compote Bowl
By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass pedestal compote bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini for Salviati, circa 1950s. The bowl ...
Gold Leaf
Reserved for Claire - 2 Salviati Items
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Reserved for Claire - 2 Salviati Items Item Ref: LU974118571062 Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue and green Sommerso coastal mountain range and lagoon beach Italian a...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
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H 6.25 in W 5 in D 4 in
Salviati Murano 1950s Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ring Bowl Basket
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage set of Murano hand blown gold flecks over orange Italian art glass ring or trinket bowl, and basket. Documented to the Salviati Company, circa 1950s. Elegant shapes...
Gold Leaf
Salviati Italian Organic Amber Gold Murano Art Glass Centerpiece, 1970s
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
A minimalist yet sophisticated blown Murano glass vessel by Salviati in warm honey amber color, of organic modern design with waved border creating an inspiring abstract shape. Signe...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
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H 6 in W 14 in D 12.5 in
Salviati Italian Vintage Organic Amber Gold Murano Art Glass Bowl, 1970s
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
A minimalist yet sophisticated blown Murano glass vessel by Salviati in warm honey amber color, of organic modern design with waved border creating an inspiring abstract shape. Signe...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
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H 1.75 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Salviati Murano Vaseline Uranium Silver Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Dish
By Salviati, Luciano Gaspari
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual vintage Murano handblown lime yellow - green "Vaseline" Italian art glass sculptural block / dish. Documented to the Salviati Company. It has a combination or s...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass, Glass
Salviati 1970s Italian Vintage Organic Amber Gold Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
A minimalist yet sophisticated blown Murano glass vessel by Salviati, with signature, in warm honey amber color of organic modern design, waved border creating an inspiring abstract ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Salviati, 1940s Italian Antique Ruby Red Murano Art Glass Compote Dish or Bowl
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Venetian Murano glass tazza centerpiece, in rich deep crimson red, highest quality of execution: delicately blown with rims and raised on footed base. With engraved signature. Diameter of base: 4.3 inches. Can be accompanied as a set by a pair of smaller compote...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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H 3 in Dm 6.6 in
Salviati 1940s Italian Pair of Antique Ruby Red Blown Murano Glass Compote Bowls
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Venetian pair of Murano glass tazza dishes, in rich deep crimson red, highest quality of execution: delicately blown with rims and raised ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
