Vases like Pearls

There is something fascinating about glass and its ability to take on so many different appearances. A material traditionally associated with transparency, brilliance and reflections can also become soft, opaque, almost velvety to the touch. It is this unexpected side of glass that we wanted to explore with Perla, our new collection of vases.

Inspired by the delicate, iridescent beauty of pearls, the collection explores colour, texture and light, and the endless possibilities of this extraordinary material. With each new collection, we like to experiment with a different aspect of glass, sometimes revisiting traditional techniques, sometimes trying something new.

At first glance, the vases could be mistaken for ceramics. Their surfaces are matte, soft and delicately iridescent, with a subtle glow that recalls the natural sheen of a pearl. Rather than reflecting light in the usual way, they seem to absorb and diffuse it, revealing different nuances throughout the day.

Colour has always played an important role in our work. We love shades that are difficult to define, colours that change with the light and unexpected combinations.

For Perla, we chose a palette inspired by natural materials, pigments and precious stones. Corallo is warm and vibrant, with an almost earthy quality. Avorio is softer and more understated, while Lapis, with its deep, intense blue, brings a stronger presence.

Each colour gives the same shape a different personality. We particularly like mixing them, creating combinations of warm and cool tones, softness and intensity.

What we find particularly interesting about opaque glass is how it can resemble a completely different material. With their matte surfaces and simple, rounded shapes, the Perla vases sit somewhere between glass, ceramics and sculpture.

Yet they are entirely made of glass, handcrafted in Murano by skilled Venetian glassmakers. We wanted to explore this contrast, keeping the richness of traditional Murano craftsmanship while giving the material a different, more contemporary feel.

The shapes are deliberately simple, allowing the colours and textures to take centre stage. We like objects that have a strong presence without being overwhelming, pieces that can stand alone or naturally become part of an interior.

We have always imagined our collections as objects to be lived with, moved around and combined in different ways. Perla is no exception.

A single vase can become a small sculptural object on a shelf or table, while several pieces together create a playful composition of shapes and colours. We especially love the contrast between their matte surfaces and the more transparent, luminous glass of our other collections, or the way they look alongside ceramics, wood and other natural materials.

For us, Perla is another chapter in our ongoing exploration of Murano glass, a way of looking at a familiar material from a different perspective and discovering something unexpected.

We are excited to introduce the collection for the first time in Milan, during our upcoming pop-up, Venezia a Tavola, where we will bring together our latest creations in a setting inspired by the Venetian culture of the table.

We hope to see you there!

Venezia a Tavola — Micheluzzi Glass Pop-Up

Thursday 26 and Friday 27 November 2026
Via Gaudenzio Ferrari 7, 20123 Milan
11:00 am – 8:00 pm

The Perla collection will also be available soon in our online shop. Stay tuned!

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Shop: Perla Vases available soon

Diary: From Mosso to Goblet
Diary: A Venetian Table

Projects: Venezia a Tavola Micheluzzi Pop-Up Milano