Bottega for Bottegas 2024
For the fourth consecutive year, Bottega Veneta presents Bottega for Bottegas, a seasonal showcase of artisanal craft. In a tribute to the house’s Venetian roots, this year’s selection features six small-scale artisans, each based in or around Venice.
The featured designs speak to the Venetian history and culture that has shaped the house down to its name: Bottega Veneta means “Venetian artisanal workshop”. As well as their regional connections, each bottega shares the house’s commitment to innovative craft, combining rich artisanal heritage with new techniques and imaginative expressions.
SIGNOR BLUM
Founded in 1978, Signor Blum is a Venetian workshop specialised in sculptural wooden jigsaw puzzles. Now run by a second generation of owners - Guido Engelke, Matteo De Rossi, and Luca Palmieri – the workshop’s creations include characteristic architecture and elements of Venice as well as animals, dinosaurs, boats, birds, and trees. Every piece of each puzzle is hand-drawn, cut, and coloured.
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LAGUNA~B
Laguna~B is a Venice-based company founded by Marie Brandolini in 1994. Working with experienced glass masters in the Murano furnaces, the company redefined contemporary glassware, with an innovative and experimental approach towards production, pattern, and form. In 2016, Marcantonio Brandolini took over the company as artistic director, developing new collections and investing in culture, environment, and young talents.
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FONDERIA ARTISTICA VALESE
Founded in 1913 by Luigi Valese, Fonderia Artistica Valese is the last remaining foundry in Venice. Now managed by Carlo Semenzato, it continues the traditional manufacturing process for objects in brass and bronze using the sand-casting method. Their creations feature classic Venetian symbols and elements, as well as interior fixtures such as doorhandles and chandeliers.
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BRUNO AMADI
Bruno Amadi has been modelling natural forms in glass in his workshop in Campo San Polo, Venice, since 1974. Growing up on Murano, with a father who worked in a glass furnace, Amadi learned how to handle glass from a young age and worked for several prominent furnaces before setting up his own studio. From starfish to butterflies, vegetables to lizards, his creations out of coloured glass rods combines his skilful technique with innovative methods and a meticulous observation of nature.
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WAVE MURANO GLASS
Founded in 2017 and led by Roberto Beltrami, Wave Murano Glass is the youngest glass factory on the island of Murano. Combining the island's centuries-old tradition with technical innovation, the studio specializes in handcrafted bespoke pieces and actively collaborates with furniture and lighting brands to create exclusive glass design objects.
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MODIANO
Founded in 1868 by Saul Modiano, Modiano is a historic Italian bottega specializing in the design and production of playing cards, tarot cards, and other paper products. Its contribution to the craft has made Modiano a leading brand, both in Italy and around the world.
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