Report on VéVé Glass in the magazine “Osservatorio Abitare” during the Salone del Mobile in Milan:
Describing Murano glass as emblematic of a millennia-old art may seem clichéd. As is well known, Venice and its island of Murano boast a long and fascinating history in glass production, dating back centuries and continuing today through the skilled craftsmanship and innovative techniques that have shaped glass design and decoration over time.
This noble art’s legacy is masterfully reflected in the works of VéVé Glass, a Venetian company specializing in artistic glasswork for architectural and interior applications. For over three decades, VéVé Glass has been dedicated to preserving the ancient history of Murano glass while adeptly blending tradition with new design, offering reinterpretations of traditional art through modern design forms, thus opening up to new markets.
“Being part of such a history is undoubtedly a guarantee of professionalism,” says Paolo Birello, owner of VéVé Glass. “Building on that history and all I’ve learned, I look to the future, embracing the various possibilities and influences that can help overcome current limitations. Our journey began in 1983, marking a lasting commitment to preserving tradition and embracing contemporary design. We founded our company with one goal in mind: to be the best choice for modern design enthusiasts seeking Murano glass objects and decorations. I started with lampworking, then moved to glass fusion, an innovative technique at the time that allowed exploration in numerous fields. I didn’t focus solely on the decorative aspect but sought from the outset to discover the most innovative aspects related to Murano glass, possibilities offered precisely by glass fusion.”
Through continuous dialogue between art and design, VéVé Glass creates bespoke works that integrate seamlessly into the most refined settings, offering extraordinary visual impact and high artisanal quality. Glass no longer serves merely a decorative function but becomes a protagonist, transforming every environment into a unique sensory experience, as exemplified by the RGB dividing curtains, the current flagship of the company’s production.
Recognizing that optimizing spaces is essential to fully enjoy a building’s potential, whether a private residence or a public space, VéVé Glass has significantly advanced the creation of glass partitions, seen as a valid solution both aesthetically and practically. “Elegant and non-invasive, transparent glass partitions convey a sense of lightness, delineating boundaries without compromising the fundamental unity of the architectural environment. We decided to create this product in modules of three, to incorporate the entire range of Murano glass colors which, when combined, offer an infinite scale of hues.”
The RGB interior curtain is an artisanal artistic glass product designed to be fully customizable. The evocative power of the fused forms and typical colors of Venetian artistic glass make RGB a decorative and functional object of great presence within private or public spaces. The transparency and warmth of Venetian artistic glass contribute, by shaping the natural or artificial light of the interior space, to creating unique and unrepeatable environments.
Through the wide range of available colors and finishes, the circular RGB modules, appropriately combined, create stunning installations that match the style and peculiarities of the environments in which they are placed. The arrangement and combination of the fused glasses together generate, following the client’s design, surfaces that are each time different, depicting geometric textures or chromatic patterns that run across the entire partition surface.
Beyond representing an artistic piece in one’s home, RGB curtains have the particularity of dividing without covering; they elegantly separate space without completely obscuring it, unlike walls. They do not close off the space; they embellish and enhance it.
“Our Murano glass partitions add a touch of elegance and informality, adapting effortlessly to both modern and traditional environments while maintaining an open and spacious atmosphere,” concludes Birello. “They are also suitable for offices, promoting a more open and communicative work environment. Handcrafted by skilled artisans using the ancient technique of Murano artistic glass, they are fully customizable to meet individual preferences and design needs. They can be easily dismantled, offering great flexibility in reconfiguring spaces as needed.”
Solutions Suitable for All Environments
From the RGB glass divider to wall decorations, from glass sculptures to lighting installations, VéVé Glass products find their best placement in hotels, restaurants, showrooms, executive offices, and luxury residences worldwide. The contract service offers the possibility to customize each creation according to the specific needs of the project, choosing shapes, colors, and finishes for an exclusive result. Each item is customizable in every detail, thanks to the mastery of the company’s artisans who, being skilled experts in the heat of a furnace, know well how much energy to put into a creation or how much precision into a single touch.
