Murano Vases ‘Vela’ by Alessandro Mandruzzato

Vela, are bright, vibrant Murano vases. The colour of the vases is striking and complements their geometric shape. The vases bow out around the body thus narrowing towards the square lips of the vase.

The colour runs through the vase from bottom to top. With a higher concentration along the edges of the vase.

Classic Murano is the epitome of style that is as beautiful and timeless as ever.

The light amber vase glows like a beacon. Alessandro has engraved the corners of the light blue vase drawing more attention to detail.

Please note the Murano vases do differ:
Light Amber is a smooth glossy vase.
Light Blue has engraved edges.

N.B. The images shown are an example of the ones in the series. Each piece is handmade and therefore there will be small variations in colour, shape and pattern. Each one is completely unique and signed by the artist.

Murano Vases Artist

Alessandro Mandruzzato glass artist is a member of the Mandruzzato family, who have developed their own particular style over four generations.  Founded by Benjamin Mandruzzato in 1934, the knowledge, skills and expertise have been handed down to the present day.  Alessandro is the fourth generation to head up the Mandruzzato family factory in Murano.

Gianfranco, Alessandro’s father worked on projects with some of the Arts greatest, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall and Max Ernst.  Such experiences equipped Gianfranco to create geometric designs that were unique at that time.

Destined by his own love of glass and family tradition, Alessandro was determined to learn every skill and technique and attended many workshops.  In 2000, when his training was complete, he set out as an independent sculptor.  Mixing other mediums with Murano glass he looked to create a contemporary flare.

Over four generations the Mandruzzato family have created a particular style unique to them.  The cold craving of Murano crystal is a special technique consisting of 12 steps, involving cutting with manual machinery such as diamond wheels.  This process is reaped over and over till the desired shape is achieved.  Each piece will have been worked on over 26 hours resulting in, no two pieces being the same.

A testament to his work, household names, such as Armani, Fendi, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf & Goodman, Harrod’s, Nissan Motors, Ajmal Dubai Perfums have all commissioned pieces.