About Us


A Legacy of Fire and Gold

For three decades, our furnace has burned bright in the heart of Murano, an island where time is measured not in hours, but in the rhythm of the tides and the cooling of glass. While our company celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, the soul of our production runs much deeper, rooted in a half-century of mastery. At the center of our creation is our Maestro. With over 50 years of experience, his hands have memorized the ancient dance of fire and sand. He began his apprenticeship as a child, learning the secrets of the lagoon’s most guarded art form before the fire was even his to command. Today, he is one of the few remaining guardians of true Venetian craftsmanship. Our signature style is a dialogue between transparency and opulence. We specialize in exquisite tableware that transforms a dinner setting into a gallery of light. The Maestro’s technique is rigorous and distinct: he weaves 24-karat gold leaf into the molten glass, trapping the glow of the sun within the vessel. He utilizes complex murrine—mosaic-like glass cane slices—and precision-pulled glass sticks (canne) to create geometric patterns that are as tactile as they are visual.

Meet our Team

We are always happy to meet people who loves art and craftmanship

Master Gabriele

Our Master is a true guardian of history refusing to let the secrets of his ancestors fade away.

Yamileth Jaramillo

“For two decades, she has been between the workshop and the outside world. Owner of the official shop located close the train station.

Manuela Dinon

She is the unwavering heartbeat of the factory. This true daughter of Murano knows every shipment, every tool of the workshop

Cesar Cuenca

From the vibrancy of Colombia to the tradition of the Venetian canals. As an administrative assistant and trilingual interpreter

You can visit our exclusive shop in Venice

La Fornasotta Store boutique has authenticity and passion in Venice, Venice today faces a bitter reality. Its streets are increasingly crowded with improvised shops run by merchants who know neither the history nor the true value of what they sell, sometimes going so ar as to pass off plastic as real Murano glass.

“You’ll have a nice moment with the owners of the shop and factory, people who know how to respect the heritage of the glass culture.

The stories

This really is a hidden gem in glas making. You get to see things live and close up. It is very down to earth and not a sales show but rater a real workshop. Assortment of glas products could be enhanced to better meet current customer tastes.