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Salviati Lighting

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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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Creator: Salviati
Pair of Murano Gilt Swirl Glass Lamps by Salviati
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1970 Salviati Opalescent Murano Glass Italian Design Modernist 3 Wall Lamps
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Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lights by Salviati
By Salviati
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Pair of glass wall lights by Salviati from the 1960s. Each is composed of a mix of clear and gray handblown components on a metal frame. Condition: Excellent vintage condition, min...
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Set of 3 Murano glass lamps by Salviati
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Located in München, DE
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Salviati Six Table Lamps 1960 Metal Crome Glass Italy
By Salviati
Located in Milano, IT
Salviati six table lamps 1960 metal crome glass Italy.
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Salviati 1970 Italian Sculptural Modern Nickel Crystal Clear Glass Chandelier
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
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Pair of Murano Glass Chandeliers by Vinicio Vianello for Vetreria Salviati
By Vinicio Vianello, Salviati
Located in Milan, Italy
Pair of Murano glass chandeliers with metal structure, blown glass elements, produced by Salviati in 1956 and designed by Vinicio Vianello. Biography Vinicio Vianello (Venice, 1923...
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Set of 3 Italian Sconces w/ Flush Mounts w/ Clear Geometric Murano Glass c 1960s
By Salviati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three Italian sconces w/ flush mounts with clear geometric Murano glass mounted on chrome metal frame / Designed by Salviati, circa 1960s Max 40W.
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Unique Italian Glass Floor Lamp by Salviati Murano
By Salviati
Located in Weesp, NL
One of a kind Italian hand made floor lamp by Salviati, Murano Venice. This unique piece was made as a tribute to the artist G. Capogrossi. The lamp will be shipped overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of transport to the US is crate included. Capogrossi was born in Rome. After obtaining a degree in law in 1923–1924, he decided to study painting with Felice Carena at Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma. In 1927 Capogrossi embarked on a formative trip to Paris together with fellow artist and acquaintance Fausto Pirandello. In the 1930s Capogrossi participated to many group exhibitions in Rome, Venice and Milan and Paris, usually as associate to the so-called "Scuola romana" ("Roman school"). In 1930 he was invited to show at the 23rd edition of the Venice Biennale; In 1933 he signed with Emanuele...
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Salviati lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Salviati lighting 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 lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Salviati were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Gianni Celada, Franca Helg, and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Prices for Salviati lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,402 and can go as high as $8,783, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,189.

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