Description

"May your love, like Venetian glass, grow more beautiful with each passing year, shaped and illuminated by all the moments you share. And may every year together be as precious as the gold that graces this vase!"

The centuries-old art of Murano glass meets contemporary elegance in a collection of vases that showcases the craftsmanship of NasonMoretti, the historic Murano glassmaker founded in 1923.

The The Basilio collection stands out for its distinctive Balloton technique, one of the most prestigious techniques of the Venetian tradition, embellished with a refined finish in 24-karat gold leaf applied to the neck of the vase.

Each piece is made entirely by hand by the glassblowers at the glassworks. No two vases are exactly alike: slight variations in texture, glass thickness, and light distribution attest to the authenticity of the craftsmanship.

Big Basil Vase

Dimensions

• Height: 25.5 cm
• Diameter: 18 cm

Approximate weight

2.0–2.3 kg

The vase is perfect for floral arrangements, ornamental branches, or as an elegant decorative element.

The Balloton finish creates a refined three-dimensional texture that captures light from every angle, while the gold leaf finish on the neck provides a striking contrast to the transparency of the glass.

Craftsmanship & Techniques

Balloton technique

The characteristic embossed pattern is obtained by blowing molten glass into a special metal mold with pyramidal points.

During the next blowing stage, the geometric pattern expands to form an elegant three-dimensional diamond pattern, giving the glass a lively and dynamic quality.

This technique requires absolute precision: even a small error during the process can compromise the entire pattern.

24 kt Gold Leaf

The neck of the vase is coated with a very thin 24-karat pure gold leaf.

The gold leaf is applied by hand and permanently set onto the glass during a subsequent heating process, ensuring lasting brilliance and durability.

Available Colors

• Orange
• Avio Blue
• Blue
• Gray
• Marron Bull (koyu kahverengi)
• Periwinkle (cezayir menekşesi rengi)
• Red
• Ruby (Yakut kırmızısı rengi)
• Turquoise
• Verde Pino (Çam Yeşili)
• Viola (Mor)

Each color is created directly within the glass mass through the use of metal oxides, following the historic recipes of the NasonMoretti glassworks. This technique produces deep, luminous hues that remain stable over time.

Artistic and Collectible Value

The Basilio collection represents a perfect blend of tradition and contemporary design.

NasonMoretti is internationally recognized for the excellence of its craftsmanship and for its ongoing research into color, with dozens of shades developed and perfected in its Murano glassworks.

NasonMoretti’s works are included in the permanent collections of major international museums, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the Corning Museum of Glass.

Purchasing a Basilio vase means acquiring an authentic work of Venetian artistic glass destined to preserve its aesthetic and collectible value over time.

Lighting Effects

The Balloton texture acts like a multitude of tiny lenses, capturing and refracting light across the surface.

In the daylight, the glass diffuses soft and deep reflections; with evening lighting, the relief creates a refined alternation of light and shadow that gives movement to the surface.

The 24K gold leaf finish on the neck completes the composition with a warm, precious luminosity, creating a perfect balance between transparency and noble metal.

In Interior Design

The Basilio collection complements a wide range of interior styles:

• Contemporary design
• Minimalism
• Classic Interiors
• Luxury Interiors
• Art Deco.

It pairs beautifully with marble surfaces, travertine, dark woods, bronze, satin brass, and high-end Italian porcelain.

Care Instructions

Hand wash only with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaning products to preserve the brilliance of the glass and gold leaf.

Included in the Price

• Quality control before shipment
• Professional packaging suitable for international transport
• Certificate of authenticity
• Documentation certifying the origin of the product
• Shipping insurance
• International delivery
• After-sales support
• Technical and interior design guidance

Benefits of Ordering the Complete Set

Choosing the complete set helps ensure greater consistency in color, tone, and craftsmanship across the coordinating pieces , preserving the original visual harmony of the collection.

In addition, quality control, certification, professional packaging, insurance, and international shipping are consolidated into a single shipment, helping optimize logistics costs compared with purchasing and shipping individual pieces separately.