In 1859, Antonio Salviati, a lawyer, in love with the mythical lagoon city, decided to revitalize the Venetian glass industry that was eclipsed by both English and Bohemian glass.

Employing the best Murano glass makers and technicians, SALVIATI developed a new method of making mosaic with glass, which rapidly found favour in European courts and capitals before conquering America and Asia.

He also created in his workshop a collection of glasses, stemware, bowls, chandeliers and vases, focusing specially on pieces engraved and decorated with gold.