Murano glass and silver leaf parrot sculpture, made by Vetreria Formia Fornace Mian in the 1990s. Dimensions: Ø 17 cm, Ø 9 cm, H 31 cm. Fornace Mian is a historic artistic glass furnace located in Murano, Venice. It is situated in Murano, the heart of the Venetian glassmaking tradition. The precise address is Fondamenta Vetrai 138, 30141 Murano. The furnace was founded in 1962, perpetuating the island's thousand-year-old glassmaking tradition. Fornace Mian specializes in the creation of a wide range of decorative glass objects, including furnishing accessories and tableware, glass sculptures, lighting, vases of various shapes and colors, and crafted mirrors. The furnace uses various traditional Murano glass techniques, such as grinding, engraving, decoration, and mirroring. The company combines craftsmanship and technology, passion and tradition to guarantee high quality standards. Each piece is a testament to Murano's cultural and artistic heritage. Fornace Mian collaborates with world-renowned artists and designers to create exclusive collections and unique pieces. In 2002, a new brand of the furnace, named VIVARINI, was founded, dedicated to pieces designed by established designers with a focus on modern furnishings.
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- Brand: Fornace Mian
- Material: foglia argento
- Period: 1990s