Vaso O Sole Mio

The O Sole Mio Vase is produced in Murano, Italy, using traditional Venetian glassmaking techniques including mouth blowing and hand shaping. Murano has been the center of European art glass production since the 13th century.

Gold leaf application in Murano glassmaking involves fusing thin sheets of genuine gold between layers of molten glass during the blowing process. The heat bonds the metal to the glass permanently, creating the characteristic luminous depth that cannot be replicated through surface gilding.

Ivan Baj is an Italian designer whose work explores the dialogue between traditional craft and contemporary form. His collaborations with ARCADE center on Murano glass objects that honor artisanal process while maintaining a distinctly modern sensibility.

No. Because each piece is mouth blown and hand shaped by a Murano glassmaker, natural variation in form, amber tone, and the distribution of gold leaf is inherent to the process. This variation is characteristic of authentic Murano art glass, not a defect.

ARCADE is a design house focused on limited art objects, with a particular emphasis on Murano glass produced in collaboration with Italian artisans and designers. The brand positions its work at the intersection of fine craft and collectible design.