Mosaici Donà Murano

What Mosaici Donà Murano does

Mosaici Donà Murano is a family-owned artisan manufacturer headquartered in Murano (Venice), Italy, producing handcrafted glass mosaic materials for artistic, architectural, and restoration applications. Founded in 1926 by Beniamino Donà and now in its fifth generation under owner Stefano Donà, the company operates a single factory at Fondamenta Venier 38/a where the entire production chain — from raw-material fusion (silica, soda, calcium carbonate) at approximately 1100°C through forming, annealing at 800°C, and finishing — is performed manually. The core product portfolio comprises four categories of tesserae: smalti (enamels in 334+ colors), ori (gold leaf tiles in 48 colors), trasparenti (transparent glass in 48+ colors), and filato (thin glass rods for micromosaics in 48 colors), supplemented by piastrina tile formats, murrine, DIY mosaic kits, costume jewelry, professional tools, and adhesives.

The company serves a hybrid customer base, with professional mosaic artists, restorers, and architectural/design firms as the primary segment (evidenced by marquee projects including the 25,000 sqm Cattedrale della Salvezza del Popolo in Bucharest, Berlin Dom, Yayoi Kusama's Grand Central Madison installation, MTA New York's Xenobia Bailey commission, Knock Shrine, and Carlo Scarpa-inspired flooring), and a secondary consumer segment reached through DIY kits and micromosaic jewelry. Commercial operations span four revenue streams: direct-to-consumer e-commerce with worldwide shipping, a physical retail store at Fondamenta Manin 86 in Murano, wholesale distribution via di Mosaico (exclusive US distributor), and custom commissions for prestigious architectural and religious projects. Production capacity is intentionally constrained to a few thousand kilograms of glass and a few hundred kilograms of gold per month, with no automation or robotics, positioning supply as a scarcity premium rather than a commodity volume play. Pricing is factory-direct across all channels, with no disclosed subscription or recurring-revenue mechanics.

Name

Mosaici Donà Murano

Legal name

Mosaici Donà Murano di Donà Stefano

Website

https://mosaicidonamurano.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mosaici Donà Murano is a fifth-generation family-owned artisan manufacturer in Murano (Venice), Italy, producing handcrafted glass mosaic tesserae (smalti, gold leaf, transparents, filato) for professional mosaic artists, architects, religious institutions, and DIY hobbyists via worldwide e-commerce, a Murano retail store, and US distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Venice

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (E-commerce): Online sales of mosaic materials (smalti, gold, transparent glass, filato), finished mosaic compositions, costume jewelry, mosaic kits, tools, and adhesives through the company's website with worldwide shipping.
2. Retail Store Sales: Physical retail sales at the Murano store (Fondamenta Manin 86) where customers can purchase all products at factory prices, including smalti, gold leaf, transparent glass, filato, jewelry, adhesives, kits, and murrine.
3. Wholesale/Distribution: Wholesale distribution through authorized distributors like di Mosaico USA (exclusive US distributor), selling bulk quantities of smalti and gold materials.
4. Custom Mosaic Projects: Custom mosaic creation and supply of materials for prestigious architectural and artistic projects including cathedrals, museums, and private commissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mosaici Donà Murano is an artisan company in Murano, Venice, that handcrafts authentic Murano glass mosaic materials using traditional techniques with roots dating back to 1926. The company produces smalti (enamels), ori (gold leaf tiles), transparenti (transparent glass), filato (micromosaic glass rods), and piastrina tiles, complemented by DIY kits, micromosaic jewelry, mosaic tools, adhesives, finished artistic compositions, and gift cards. Every phase of production, from raw material fusion through forming, annealing, and finishing, is carried out entirely by hand at the Murano factory.

Product overview

Mosaici Donà Murano is an artisan company specializing in the production of glass mosaic materials, operating in Murano since 1926. The product portfolio centers on four core product categories: Smalti (enamels/glass tiles in 334+ colors), Ori (gold leaf mosaic tiles in 48 colors), Transparents (transparent glass tiles in 100+ colors), and Filato (thin glass rods for micromosaics in 48 colors). These core materials are complemented by Piastrina (small-format tiles), Sample Boards for color selection, and a range of finished products including DIY Mosaic Kits, Floor and Terrazzo collections, Artistic Compositions, Costume Jewelry in micromosaic, and Murrine decorative elements. The company also offers Tools (mosaic hammers, nippers, cutters, files) and Adhesives (flour glue, cementitious adhesive, grout) as supporting products for mosaic artists and craftsmen. Production is entirely manual using traditional Murano glass-making techniques, from fusion to cutting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smalti (Enamels) Lead-free glass mosaic tiles, rather transparent and homogeneous, colored with metallic pigments. Available in 334+ colors for artistic mosaics, restoration, and architectural work.
• Ori (Gold Leaf Mosaic Tiles) Handcrafted gold leaf mosaic tiles produced according to old Muranese tradition, with ultra-thin gold leaf adhered to glass plates and protected by a crystal layer. Available in 48 colors and types, including double gold and crystal gold for floor tiling.
• Trasparenti (Transparent Glass Tiles) Transparent glass mosaic tiles in over 100 colors and types, used for wall panels, sculptures, and decorative objects.
• Filato Smalti heated and shaped as thin rods for micromosaic work. Available in 48 standard colors plus special shapes (fiori, boccio, incanalato, petali, foglie, dame) for creating micromosaic flowers.
• Piastrina Small-format glass tiles, 4.5-5mm thick, available in 323 colors for smalti and transparents. Used for artistic mosaics, restoration, and floor/wall tiling.
• DIY Mosaic Kit Do-it-yourself mosaic kits including smalti, gold, wooden base with frame, mastic, tools, and detailed instructions. Designs include Dove, Duckling, Solomon's Knot, Cave Canem.
• Floor and Terrazzo Collections Glass mosaic tiles for floors and terraces including the Carlo Scarpa Collection and Terrazzi alla Veneziana styles.
• Artistic Mosaic Compositions Ready-made artistic mosaic compositions including Venice scenes, Quadretti, Magnets, Religious works, Famous pictures, and Micromosaic Pictures.
• Gift Card Gift vouchers available in denominations of €10, €25, €50, €100, and €200 for art lovers.
• Costume Jewelry (Bigiotteria) Micromosaic jewelry including rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, brooches, crosses, pictureframes, and pillboxes made with smalti filati on gold-plated brass settings.
• Murrine Millefiori, filigrana, and glass rods in various diameters (2-3mm to 9-10mm) and thicknesses (3-5mm) for decorative mosaic work.
• Professional Mosaic Tools Professional mosaic tools including hammers (martelline), pins (taglioli), nippers (tenaglie), pliers (pinzette), palette knives (spatole), glass cutters (tagliavetro), files (limetta), and trancia (professional cutting machine for glass and marble).
• Mosaic Adhesives and Consumables Mosaic and micromosaic adhesives including flour glue (for reverse technique), cementitious adhesive, latex additive, cement-based grout, and linseed oil putty.

Quantifiable outcome

• 334 colors available in standard smalti sample board
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• di Mosaico (USA Distributor)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributordi Mosaico (www.dimosaico.com) is the exclusive distributor of Mosaici Donà Murano products in the United States. This partnership enables Mosaici Donà Murano to reach customers across the North American market through a dedicated local distributor.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Daltile: One of the largest US tile and mosaic manufacturers, offering machine-made glass, ceramic, and porcelain mosaics at industrial scale. Daltile competes with MDM in commercial and residential mosaic applications but at vastly lower price points and broader distribution.
• Bisazza: One of the largest Italian luxury mosaic brands, founded in 1955 in Vicenza. Bisazza serves the same architectural and design customer base as MDM but at significantly greater scale, with broader portfolios spanning glass, marble, and metallic mosaics for residential and commercial projects.
• Trend Group: Italian mosaic and engineered stone surfaces conglomerate producing glass mosaics, quartz surfaces, and decorative finishes. Trend competes with MDM in architectural mosaic materials but at industrial scale and broader product breadth across global commercial projects.

Others

• Barovier & Toso: Historic Murano glassmaker founded in 1295, specializing in luxury lighting and decorative glass art rather than mosaic tesserae. While not a direct competitor, Barovier & Toso shares MDM's Murano heritage, artisanal production model, and ultra-luxury positioning, making it thematically and reputationally comparable.
• di Mosaico: Exclusive US distributor of Mosaici Donà Murano products and an independent reseller of mosaic materials. As a channel partner and adjacent supplier, di Mosaico is ecosystem-relevant rather than directly competitive, sharing the North American mosaic customer base.

Direct peers

• Sicis: Italian luxury mosaic manufacturer combining artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary design. Sicis overlaps with MDM in high-end mosaic materials, artistic compositions, and architectural installations, serving similar luxury residential, hospitality, and superyacht markets.
• Orsoni: Venice-based manufacturer of Venetian smalti (enamel glass) and gold leaf for mosaics, founded in 1888. Orsoni is the closest direct competitor, sharing MDM's niche of handcrafted smalti for fine art and restoration mosaics, with a similar heritage positioning in Murano-style glassmaking.
• Hakatai Mosaics: US-based importer and distributor of glass mosaic tiles, including artisanal and Murano-style materials. Hakatai serves the North American architectural and DIY market comparable to MDM's, acting as a competing supply channel for mosaic artists and designers.
• Appiani: Italian manufacturer of glazed ceramic and glass mosaic tiles with deep roots in Venetian tradition. Appiani serves the same architectural and design specification market as MDM, with overlapping use cases in wall/floor tiling for residential, commercial, and pool applications.

Regional players

• Pebeo: French art materials manufacturer producing DIY mosaic kits, paints, and craft supplies for hobbyists. Pebeo competes with MDM primarily in the DIY/hobbyist kit segment in European markets, addressing the same consumer desire for accessible art-making experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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