{"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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"36\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eFornace Mian\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormia Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been synonymous with exceptional Murano glassmaking for over six decades. The kiln was established in 1962 by Alfio Mian and his son, Giuliano. Today, the studio remains a family enterprise, still actively 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 kiln is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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 vast output of decorative art glass exported to international markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eIn the vintage collecting world, Formia is heavily celebrated for its magnificent sculptural work. They are perhaps best known for their highly stylised, heavy-cased animal figurines - ranging from elegant pelicans and toucans to intricate marine life - often utilising labour-intensive techniques like s\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"297\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eommerso\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto suspend vibrant layers of colour within thick, crystal-clear glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eUnlike many mid-century kilns 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 10 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 this maker 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\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","url":"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/products\/formia-glass-murano-italy-art-glass-12-centrepiece-in-green-blue-rare-find","provider":"That Retro Piece","version":"1.0","type":"link"}