Archimede Seguso, a pivotal 20th-century Murano glassmaker, blended tradition and innovation, creating timeless works characterized by elegance and artistic expression, influencing global design.Read More →
Luigi Bormioli’s Sublime Carafe: a blend of historic craftsmanship and modern innovation, offering eco-friendly elegance and enduring Italian tradition.Read More →
Franco Deboni, an influential Italian glassware designer, showcased versatility in architecture and design. His work, publications, and curatorial endeavors solidify his lasting impact.Read More →
Lino Tagliapietra, an Italian glassworker and teacher, significantly influenced glassblowing internationally, mentoring many and receiving numerous awards throughout his distinguished career.Read More →
Alfredo Barbini, a descendant of glassmakers from the early 15th century, studied at Abate Zanetti (design school at Murano glass museum) from age ten; in 1930, began studying at Cristalleria, Murano, becoming a maestro; became primo maestro at Martinuzzi and Zecchin; worked with Cenedese in the late 1940sRead More →
Murano glassware was historically decorated with opulent rubies and gold and fanciful forms in vibrant colours. He hired freelance designers like Martinuzzi and Fulvio Bianconi regularly. Gio Ponti from 1927, Carlo Scarpa from 1932, Eugene Berman from 1951, Ken Scott from 1951, Franco Albini from 1954, and Massimo Vignelli from 1956 were the designers he commissioned.Read More →
Flavio Poli, renowned for pioneering the ‘Sommerso’ technique at Seguso Vetri d’Arte, created bold glass designs that profoundly influenced Italian glassware and art, remaining highly collectible today. Read More →