Nereidi for Salviati

At Maison & Objet 2017, Salviati presented the studio's collaboration on the Nereidi collection — a series of unique glass vases of great charm, born from painstaking workmanship. The pieces draw inspiration from the poetic atmosphere of the Venetian lagoon, emerging from the contrast of density between water and air.

Each vase features a solid, grounded base that rises into an airy, delicate upper portion — like unusual, fragile creatures suspended between two worlds. The collection combines innovation and experimentation with the timeless elegance of traditional glassmaking.

The Nereidi collection reflects the studio's ongoing commitment to honest materials and the dialogue between industrial processes and fine craftsmanship.

The Nereidi collection represents a thoughtful meeting point between traditional Venetian glassmaking and a contemporary design sensibility. Each piece begins with a solid, weighted base that gradually transforms into a lighter, more ethereal form above, evoking the sensation of creatures suspended between the density of water and the openness of air. The workmanship involved is painstaking and deliberate, requiring skilled hands to achieve the delicate balance between strength and fragility that defines the series. The result is a body of work that feels both timeless and distinctly modern, grounded in the material history of Murano while pushing toward something new and quietly experimental.

The studio's broader practice carries the same spirit of exploration across a range of disciplines and collaborations. From sculptural glass projects to interior and product design, there is a consistent thread of restraint, material honesty, and a fascination with the relationship between weight and lightness. The palette tends toward the neutral and the understated, allowing form and texture to carry the visual conversation rather than relying on ornament. Whether working on a small handmade object or a larger spatial intervention, the approach remains editorial and minimal, favoring clean lines, generous spacing, and a quiet confidence that lets each piece speak for itself.