At the heart of the Venetian glassmaking tradition comes the Briccola Bowl, an extraordinary work that blends Salviati's ancient mastery with the contemporary vision of architect Kengo Kuma. Part of the prestigious "Zero Collection," this centerpiece represents a unique dialogue between Murano glass and the very essence of Venice, embodied in the wood of the lagoon's mooring posts.
The decagonal shape of the vase, inspired by the Serenissima's historic Council of Ten, comes to life through a mouth-blowing process inside a mold made with geometrically arranged fragments of briccola wood. During the crafting process, the heat of the furnace interacts with the wood, creating a unique texture on the surface of the glass, making every piece one-of-a-kind and irreproducible.
The deep and iridescent air-force blue of the Murano glass captures and reflects light dynamically, while the generous dimensions (30 × 30 × 25 cm) give the work a significant sculptural presence. The surface, characterized by the natural imprints left by the burning of the wood during blowing, tells the story of an encounter between primordial elements: the fire of the furnace, the air from the master glassmaker's breath, the water of the lagoon represented by the briccola wood, and the earth of Venetian sand.
Created in a limited edition of only 39 pieces, each Briccola Bowl is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity attesting to its uniqueness and provenance. This 2025 creation, available exclusively by order, represents not only an object of contemporary design but a true work of art that encapsulates the essence of Venice and its thousand-year-old glassmaking tradition.
Entirely handmade by Salviati's master glassmakers using ancient blowing techniques, the piece ensures exceptional quality standards and lends every item unique and unrepeatable characteristics. The Briccola Bowl thus presents itself as a work that transcends its decorative function to become a tangible testament to the encounter between traditional Venetian craftsmanship and international contemporary design.
