HISTORY AND MISSION | THE BRANDS | PRODUCT GUARANTEES | WHAT'S THE VETRO ARTISTICO MURANO MARK?
History and Mission
A company epitomising an 800-year-old tradition, Formia was established in 1962 and is
now a leader in the artisan production of Murano glass furnishing accessories.
With a staff of over 80 employees and 5000-sq-m premises comprising 26 furnaces,
Formia is one of Murano’s foremost companies; 10 of Murano’s best master glassmakers
give birth to creations that extend the traditional concept of furnishing accessory to the
world of art and design.
 The appointment of Luigi Monti, former manager of multinational companies, as new
Chairman and Managing Director, and majority shareholder, and the reorganisation of
the product lines are part of the company’s new mission which is to strengthen its leadership
globally. This aim is supported by a solid management base, a competitive marketing
strategy and a new commercial structure which allows Formia International to take on
international competition without affecting its principles of artisan tradition and guaranteed
quality.
With its consolidated expertise, Formia International’s product range stands out for the
way it draws upon artisan skills handed down over the centuries to bring together an outstanding
creative capacity with cutting edge technical solutions. Every single piece in
Formia International’s product range is the result of an artistic and cultural heritage that
provides high-class creative responses to today’s markets which are increasingly demanding
both in terms of design and technology.
Since the year of its foundation the values that made the company a leader in the sector
have remained unchanged: a passion for beauty and style, combined with attention to
quality in even the smallest details. This commitment consolidates the corporate mission
to occupy a leading position in the luxury goods and top of the range furnishing sectors
while continuing to guarantee high standards of quality balancing craftsmanship and technology,
passion and tradition.
The Brands
To maintain and consolidate its leadership in
the sector the Formia International offers a
wide, varied product range divided into two
brand areas: FORMIA – Luxury Glass
Murano and Vivarini. Constant research
into today’s styles and a careful eye for classical
and traditional canons lead to creations
designed for different targets united by their
awareness of recent trends and high demands.
The FORMIA - Luxury Glass Murano brand offers a range of extremely high quality products
giving a modern twist to traditional shapes for a look of timeless elegance. True works
of art, unique creations encapsulating all the knowledge and crafts expertise of our master
glassmakers.
The product range includes chandeliers, floor lamps and wall sconces in two lines: the
more traditional look of Classiclights and the fresh contemporary look of Designlights.
The interior lighting line is accompanied by furnishing accessories in the Opere and Liriche
lines where the art of glassmaking gives rise to a collection of highly refined vases, goblets,
mirrors and ornaments.
To confirm the exclusive nature of these products, FORMIA - Luxury Glass Murano proposes
the new custom made concept. Inspired by the world of fashion, “prêt á porter”
lines are flanked by a “haute couture” line creating exclusive unique works meeting the
tastes and requirements of the client.
The VIVARINI brand includes a line of products with a more contemporary, daring look.
Lines are sleek and minimalist and colours bright and modern giving contemporary interiors
a distinctive personal touch. A fundamental feature of this brand is design: the Vivarini
collection innovates traditional craftsmanship with sophisticated contemporary shapes with
a metropolitan appeal.
The prestige of Formia International creations also extends to the world of fashion thanks
to important collaborations with leading fashion Houses. The workshops of Formia
International create products for the home furnishing lines of international fashion houses
such as Fendi, Cavalli, Dior and Armani.
Thanks to the skills of master glassmakers and prestigious collaborations with international
famous designers, artists and stylists the creations of Formia International can successfully
meet the requests of increasingly demanding and sophisticated new markets.
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Product guarantees
Each item of our collections is handmade in our furnace in Murano.
Our pieces are all signed and marked with the Murano glass guarantee, including our certification number 037.
Our lamps comply with the EU directives and with the UL General Coverage standards for USA and Canada.
Our firm reserves the right to modify its items for the technical or design aspects whenever necessary without previous notice to the customer.
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What is the Vetro Artistico Murano mark?
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It is a mark of origin certifying glass products made on the island of Murano. Set up and regulated by Veneto Regional Law no. 70 of 23/12/94, t guarantees that the glass product as actually made on the island of Murano.
A guarantee for the consumer, safeguarding one of the most famous symbols of Made in Italy and protecting he fruit of an ancient tradition going back thousands of years.
What does it guarantee?
With this trademark, the Veneto Region guarantees consumers the certainty of having purchased a product made on the island of Murano, according to the traditional techniques of Master Muranese glassmakers.
Who is entitled to use it?
Only companies that are concessionaires of the Vetro Artistico® Murano trademark can use it and affix the stamp on any glass part of the object, certifying its origins unequivocally. The mark includes the code of the manufacturing company and is anti-counterfeit as it cannot be removed without it breaking into fragments.
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