Il Viaggio del Colore

The living furnace.

Orsoni is the last furnace permitted
to operate with fire in the city of Venice.

 

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Crogioli

The crogiolo is the heart of the furnace which forges glass with colorants at high temperatures giving life to Orsoni’s smalti. The indelible traces of this process are represented by the infinite shades and tones that translate into unique pieces of art.

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Fine Materials

As with metals and crystal, mosaic starts its life through fusion.

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Art created by glass

Orsoni seeks to convey emotions through its uniqueness and attention to detail, all firmly rooted in its passion for excellence.

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Sbruffi

The precious gold leaf is inserted between a transparent glass base and a fine, neutral or coloured glass piece that protects the surface. Sbruffo is the name of the beautiful glass shaped to create the thin bubble.

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Sala dell’oro

All 19 different shades of Orsoni’s gold are the result of the time-honored combination of glass and 24 karat gold, the most precious metal. It’s the result of the authentic Venetian craftsmanship with a unique quality as each step of the process is handmade.

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Art Cafè

The art cafè floor is inspired by the craftsmanship decorations of the Sagrada Familia by Antoni Gaudì

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Scrigno d’oro

The room where the gold plates were kept is now a luxury room for guests.

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Il Viaggio del Colore

The living furnace

Orsoni is the last furnace permitted to operate with fire in the city of Venice.

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Crogioli

The crogiolo is the heart of the furnace which forges glass with colorants at high temperatures giving life to Orsoni’s smalti. The indelible traces of this process are represented by the infinite shades and tones that translate into unique pieces of art..

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Fine materials

As with metals and crystal, mosaic starts its life through fusion.
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Art created by glass

Orsoni seeks to convey emotions through its uniqueness and attention to detail, all firmly rooted in its passion for excellence.

W

Sbruffi

The precious gold leaf is inserted between a transparent glass base and a fine, neutral or coloured glass piece that protects the surface. Sbruffo is the name of the beautiful glass shaped to create the thin bubble.

W

Sala dell’oro

All 19 different shades of Orsoni’s gold are the result of the time-honored combination of glass and 24 karat gold, the most precious metal. It’s the result of the authentic Venetian craftsmanship with a unique quality as each step of the process is handmade.

W

Art Cafè

The art cafè floor is inspired by the craftsmanship decorations of the Sagrada Familia by Antoni Gaudì

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Scrigno d’oro

The room where the gold plates were kept is now a luxury room for guests.

Orsoni Mosaic Masterclass

The mosaic school is currently undergoing restoration. We anticipate the reopening in 2025. Once the program for the International Mosaic Masterclasses is available, it will be published on the website. 

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