Murano Glass Parrot Sculpture by Vetreria Formia, Fornace Mian, 1990s

Murano glass and silver leaf parrot sculpture, made by Vetreria Formia Fornace Mian in the 1990s

Ø cm 17 Ø cm 9 h cm 31

“Fornace Mian” is a historic artistic glassworks located in Murano, Venice. It is situated in Murano, the heart of the Venetian glassmaking tradition. Its precise address is Fondamenta Vetrai 138, 30141 Murano.
The glassworks was founded in 1962, perpetuating the island’s millennia-old glassmaking tradition. Fornace Mian specializes in creating a wide range of decorative glass objects, including home furnishings and tableware, glass sculptures, lighting, vases in various shapes and colors, and decorative mirrors.
The glassworks uses various traditional Murano glass techniques, such as grinding, engraving, decoration, and mirror finishing.

The company combines craftsmanship and technology, passion and tradition to ensure high quality standards. Each piece bears witness to Murano’s cultural and artistic heritage.
Fornace Mian collaborates with renowned artists and designers from around the world to create exclusive collections and unique pieces. In 2002, the glassworks founded a new brand called VIVARINI, dedicated to pieces designed by established designers with a focus on modern furnishings.