{"title":"Formia Glass (Murano, Italy)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eOperating officially under the name \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"36\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eFornace Mian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFormia Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e has been synonymous with exceptional Murano glassmaking for over six decades. The furnace was established in 1962 by Alfio Mian and his son, Giuliano. Today, the studio remains a family enterprise, still operating on the island under the guidance of the Mian family's third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhile the parent furnace is \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"25\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFornace Mian\u003c\/i\u003e, the 'Formia Glass' brand name was widely used for the studio's output of decorative art glass exported to international markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eFormia is perhaps best known for their highly stylised, heavy-cased animal figurines - ranging from pelicans and toucans to intricate marine life - often utilising techniques like s\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"297\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eommerso\u003c\/i\u003e to suspend vibrant layers of colour within thick, crystal-clear glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eUnlike many mid-century makers that eventually closed their doors, Formia has consistently thrived and attracted top-tier talent. Over the years, the studio has grown from a mid-century startup into one of the most important and prolific glass factories on the island. Today, their operations boast a roster of ten dedicated teams headed by master glassblowers (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"360\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003emaestri\u003c\/i\u003e), assisted by over 60 skilled artisans and craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eVintage pieces from Formia are most frequently authenticated by their original paper or foil stickers, which typically bear the 'Formia Murano' branding alongside the traditional 'Made in Italy' hallmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"403\"\u003eRead more about Italian Murano glass production \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/glass-italian-murano\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"formia-glass-murano-italy-art-glass-20-centrepiece-rare-find","title":"Formia Glass (Murano, Italy) Art Glass 20\" Centrepiece *RARE FIND*","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eOperating officially under the name \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"36\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eFornace Mian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFormia Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e has been synonymous with exceptional Murano glassmaking for over six decades. The furnace was established in 1962 by Alfio Mian and his son, Giuliano. Today, the studio remains a family enterprise, still operating on the island under the guidance of the Mian family's third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhile the parent furnace is \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"25\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFornace Mian\u003c\/i\u003e, the 'Formia Glass' brand name was widely used for the studio's output of decorative art glass exported to international markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eFormia is perhaps best known for their highly stylised, heavy-cased animal figurines - ranging from pelicans and toucans to intricate marine life - often utilising techniques like s\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"297\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eommerso\u003c\/i\u003e to suspend vibrant layers of colour within thick, crystal-clear glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Formia Glass \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/formia-glass\" style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"403\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eRead more about Italian Murano glass production \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/glass-italian-murano\" style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCentrepiece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lilac, Aubergine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e21cm tall, 51cm (20\") long and 24cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e E\u003c\/span\u003excellent condition with no wear that we can see. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formia Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45897710108839,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/IMG_7176.png?v=1722332219"},{"product_id":"formia-glass-murano-italy-art-glass-12-centrepiece-in-green-blue-rare-find","title":"Formia Glass (Murano, Italy) Art Glass 12\" Centrepiece, in Green\/Blue *RARE FIND*","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eOperating officially under the name \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"36\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eFornace Mian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFormia Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e has been synonymous with exceptional Murano glassmaking for over six decades. The furnace was established in 1962 by Alfio Mian and his son, Giuliano. Today, the studio remains a family enterprise, still operating on the island under the guidance of the Mian family's third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhile the parent furnace is \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"25\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFornace Mian\u003c\/i\u003e, the 'Formia Glass' brand name was widely used for the studio's output of decorative art glass exported to international markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eFormia is perhaps best known for their highly stylised, heavy-cased animal figurines - ranging from pelicans and toucans to intricate marine life - often utilising techniques like s\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"297\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eommerso\u003c\/i\u003e to suspend vibrant layers of colour within thick, crystal-clear glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Formia Glass \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/formia-glass\" style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"403\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eRead more about Italian Murano glass production \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/glass-italian-murano\" style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCentrepiece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green, Sky Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14\u003c\/span\u003ecm tall, 33cm (12\") long, 14cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Great to e\u003c\/span\u003excellent condition with no major wear that we can see. A couple small surface scratches externally, however minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formia Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48295649673383,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/IMG_4634.png?v=1775345252"},{"product_id":"formia-glass-murano-italy-art-glass-18-centrepiece-in-aubergine-gold","title":"Formia Glass (Murano, Italy) Art Glass 18\" Centrepiece, in Aubergine\/Gold","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eOperating officially under the name \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eFornace Mian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFormia Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e has been synonymous with exceptional Murano glassmaking for over six decades. The furnace was established in 1962 by Alfio Mian and his son, Giuliano. Today, the studio remains a family enterprise, still operating on the island under the guidance of the Mian family's third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhile the parent furnace is \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eFornace Mian\u003c\/i\u003e, the 'Formia Glass' brand name was widely used for the studio's output of decorative art glass exported to international markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eFormia is perhaps best known for their highly stylised, heavy-cased animal figurines - ranging from pelicans and toucans to intricate marine life - often utilising techniques like s\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"297\"\u003eommerso\u003c\/i\u003e to suspend vibrant layers of colour within thick, crystal-clear glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Formia Glass \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\" href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/formia-glass\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"403\"\u003eRead more about Italian Murano glass production \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\" href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/glass-italian-murano\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e Centrepiece \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e Aubergine, Honey Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 15cm tall, 45.5cm (18\") long, 22cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Great condition with no wear that we can see. Some bubbles visible in the finish, from the manufacturing process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formia Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50592077807783,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/IMG_7203.png?v=1780299510"},{"product_id":"formia-glass-murano-italy-art-glass-19-5-centrepiece-in-pink-yellow","title":"Formia Glass (Murano, Italy) Art Glass 19.5\" Centrepiece, in Pink\/Yellow","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eOperating officially under the name \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eFornace Mian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFormia Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e has been synonymous with exceptional Murano glassmaking for over six decades. The furnace was established in 1962 by Alfio Mian and his son, Giuliano. Today, the studio remains a family enterprise, still operating on the island under the guidance of the Mian family's third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhile the parent furnace is \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eFornace Mian\u003c\/i\u003e, the 'Formia Glass' brand name was widely used for the studio's output of decorative art glass exported to international markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eFormia is perhaps best known for their highly stylised, heavy-cased animal figurines - ranging from pelicans and toucans to intricate marine life - often utilising techniques like s\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"297\"\u003eommerso\u003c\/i\u003e to suspend vibrant layers of colour within thick, crystal-clear glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Formia Glass \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\" href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/formia-glass\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"403\"\u003eRead more about Italian Murano glass production \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\" href=\"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/glass-italian-murano\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e Centrepiece \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e Cranberry Pink, Sunflower Yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 157cm tall, 50cm (19.5\") long, 21cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Great condition with no major wear that we can see. Some light nibbles on the base, and a small section (also on the base) where the glass looks unfinished.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formia Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50735131328679,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/IMG_7397.png?v=1781246458"}],"url":"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/collections\/formia-glass.oembed","provider":"That Retro Piece","version":"1.0","type":"link"}