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On page 56: Above, Salviati Drops, the vase in blown glass with hand- On this page, the glassblowing process: on the left,
formed decorative elements made with the “rigadin” technique; the furnace; on the right, glass taking shape.
below, the colorful drinking glasses from Salviati’s Barena collection Courtesy of Salviati

Among the colors of the island of Murano, famous for its long to the border between dreams and reality, between innovative
glassmaking tradition, there is a historic shop that opened over ideas and fantastic stories. Salviati’s is where legends are born and
a hundred-sixty years ago, which has become an international every work of art unleashes a world: Aria, Abisso, Bubble, Cuore,
point of reference. Real works of art take shape from technique Dame, and Gocce are just some of the collections that give rise to
and creativity. new suggestions through their shapes.
Antonio Salviati, a lawyer from Vicenza with a passion for Salviati stands for great tradition and much more. As time
mosaics and a fascination for Murano’s glassmaking art, opened has gone by, he has also embraced contemporary design: artistic
Salviati & C. in 1859. He was known for his passion, precision, glass, tableware, lighting, and a special interiors section open
and accuracy: the founding values of a company that respects and to designers who use glass and its infinite techniques. Salviati’s
celebrates Murano’s ancient glass tradition every day through the designers are committed to studying, designing, and exploring
people working in the furnace and those spreading the culture of new aesthetics to create iconic and timeless items.
artistic hand-blown glass around the world. When visiting Murano, you must stop by to admire these
Getting lost among the wonders of this place is like traveling unique works of art and the masterful craftsmanship behind them.

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