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The workshop describes a multi-stage process using diamond saws and grinding wheels, followed by edge finishing and polishing with cork wheels and pumice powder. These techniques create the crisp planes and reflective surfaces characteristic of its faceted pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlessandro Mandruzzato continues the family tradition as its fourth generation. After training in the family workshop and undertaking specialist study, he established himself as an independent sculptor in 2000. His work combines inherited glassworking techniques with a contemporary approach, including designs that bring Murano glass together with wood, stainless steel and precious metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead more about Mandruzzato's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alessandromandruzzato.com\/en\/our-history\/\" style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003efamily history\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alessandromandruzzato.com\/en\/production-process\/\" style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eglassworking techniques\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mandruzzato-murano-italy-faceted-art-glass-san-marco-6-5-block-vase","title":"Mandruzzato (Murano, Italy) Faceted Art Glass 'San Marco' 6.5\" Block Vase, in Honey Gold\/Clear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e San Marco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey Gold, Clear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 16cm (6.5\") tall, 6.5cm (3\") wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition with no wear that we can see.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mandruzzato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42333669392551,"sku":"","price":316.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/honey_bc2b2892-a449-47f7-93b7-8858aa666258.jpg?v=1719983636"},{"product_id":"vintage-faceted-art-glass-6-block-vase-made-by-mandruzzato-in-murano-italy-sommerso-glass","title":"Faceted Art Glass 6\" Block Vase, in Green\/Clear | Made in Murano, Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e Block Vase\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, Clear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 16cm (6\") tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition with no wear that we can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaceted art glass block vases were produced by several glassmakers in Murano, Italy. Their angular forms highlight the contrast between coloured and clear glass, often using a submerged-colour effect known as ‘sommerso’, Italian for ‘submerged’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was made in Murano, Italy, but its manufacturer is unconfirmed. Similar forms were produced by several glassmakers over the years, and without a label, signature or other supporting evidence, we cannot confidently attribute it to a particular workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unattributed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42664079032487,"sku":"","price":316.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/IMG_0443_21d3a387-69a5-4911-8d06-c1822ff83bc9.jpg?v=1719984766"},{"product_id":"mandruzzato-murano-italy-faceted-art-glass-8-5-textured-block-vase-in-cranberry-pink-cobalt-blue","title":"Mandruzzato (Murano, Italy) Faceted Art Glass 'Anfora' 8.5\" Textured Block Vase, in Cranberry Pink\/Cobalt Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e Anfora\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e Cranberry Pink, Cobalt Blue, Clear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e 22cm (8.5\") tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition with no visible wear. 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Retains original paper label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaceted art glass block vases were produced by several glassmakers in Murano, Italy. Their angular forms highlight the contrast between coloured and clear glass, often using a submerged-colour effect known as ‘sommerso’, Italian for ‘submerged’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was made in Murano, Italy, but its manufacturer is unconfirmed. 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