What Carlo Moretti does

Carlo Moretti is a privately held, family-owned artisan Murano glass manufacturer founded in 1958, headquartered and producing on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy. The company designs, handcrafts, and sells premium glassware, decorative objects, and lighting made by skilled artisans using traditional Murano glassblowing techniques, including mouth-blowing (soffiato a bocca), balloton, incamiciatura, and sommerso. Operations are organized around two divisions: Crystals (tableware, vases, decanters, and limited edition author and collector's pieces) and Light (artisan table lamps, floor lamps, suspension lamps, and contract lighting, including the Lumina LED line with WI-FREE wireless technology).

The product portfolio spans roughly a dozen named collections, from everyday fundamentals (Fondamentali) and signature red-toned glassware (Rosso Moretti) to high-end limited edition author collaborations (Collezioni d'autore) and annual numbered collector's chalices (Calici da Collezione, produced since 1995). Production is constrained by artisanal capacity on Murano, and each piece is individually crafted and finished by hand.

Carlo Moretti monetizes through three channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce (shop.carlomoretti.com), an authorized global retailer network (referenced via a store locator), and bespoke contract/hospitality projects for luxury hotels and restaurants. Pricing is unit-based with no recurring or subscription component, ranging from approximately €100 for standard glasses to over €1,000 for limited edition pieces, with free shipping on orders above €400. The company employs 11-50 people, is self-funded with no external investors identified, and operates under two related Italian entities (Carlo Moretti S.r.l. and Carlo Moretti Venezia Srl) sharing the same Murano address.

Name

Carlo Moretti

Legal name

Carlo Moretti Venezia Srl

Website

https://www.carlomoretti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carlo Moretti is a family-owned Murano glass manufacturer founded in 1958, producing handmade crystal tableware, decorative objects, and artisan lighting via traditional glassblowing techniques, sold globally through e-commerce, authorized retailers, and luxury hospitality contract projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Murano Glassware and Lighting

NAICS

Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing (327212)

SIC

Glass & Glassware, Pressed Or Blown (3220)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Decorative Glass Packaging (Custom Shapes, Embossed, Premium) (IMALAEAE)

Keywords

• Handmade murano glass
• Artisan glassware
• Luxury tableware
• Decorative lighting
• Murano crystal art

Headquarters

HQ city

Murano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Carlo Moretti operates an e-commerce storefront (shop.carlomoretti.com) selling products directly to consumers globally. Products include vases, glasses, lamps, decanters, cups, cake-stands, bowls, and candle holders. Payment accepted via credit card and PayPal.
2. Wholesale / Retail Distribution: Carlo Moretti distributes through an authorized dealer network including authorized stores, luxury hotels and restaurants, and partnership accounts. The company uses a store locator to direct customers to nearest retailers.
3. Contract / Hospitality Projects: Carlo Moretti offers a Contract line targeting luxury hotels, restaurants, and hospitality projects with bespoke lighting solutions (BOBLU, LUNGOMARE collections) and custom contract project work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carlo Moretti manufactures handmade Murano glass products on the island of Murano, Venice, using traditional mouth-blown glassblowing techniques. The company produces two main product lines: Crystals (glasses, vases, decanters, bowls, cake-stands, candle holders, and limited edition author collections) and Lighting (table lamps, floor lamps, suspension lamps including LED and bespoke contract pieces). Each piece is individually crafted by skilled artisans using techniques such as balloton, incamiciatura, and sommerso.

Product overview

Carlo Moretti is a manufacturer of handcrafted Murano glass products based in Venice, Italy. The company operates two main product divisions: Crystals (Cristalli) and Light (Luce). The Crystals division encompasses tableware and decorative objects including glasses, vases, decanters, and bowls, organized into sub-brands such as Collezioni d'autore (limited edition designer pieces), Contemporanei (contemporary designs), Cristalli di Murano (traditional crystal), Fondamentali (essential basics), Rosso Moretti (signature red-toned collection), and Calici da Collezione (annual limited edition glasses). The Light division features artisan lighting including table lamps, floor lamps, and suspension lamps, organized into collections such as Isole, Maree, Dune, Mito, Lumina (LED with WI-FREE technology), and Contract (custom projects for hospitality). Products are available through the company's e-commerce platform (shop.carlomoretti.com) and a network of authorized retailers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collezioni d'autore (Author Collections) Limited edition handcrafted Murano glass pieces created by renowned designers, including vases, sculptures, plates, and decorative objects with exclusive designs and numbered production runs.
• Contemporanei (Contemporary Collection) Contemporary-style handcrafted Murano glass vases, glasses, cups, candleholders, and decorative items with modern aesthetic designs.
• Cristalli di Murano (Murano Crystals) Traditional Murano crystal glassware including wine glasses, flutes, water glasses, decanters, and vases, crafted using artisanal techniques.
• Fondamentali (Fundamental Collection) Essential handcrafted Murano glass beverage and tableware including BORA glasses, I DIVERSI, EPTA, decanter, and other fundamental pieces for daily use.
• Rosso Moretti Signature red-toned Murano glass collection featuring BOSCO vases, I CINESI, LOPAS, MONOCROMO, PIRUS, and POLARIS pieces with distinctive colouring.
• Calici da Collezione (Collector's Chalices) Annual limited edition collector's glasses produced in numbered series since 1995, featuring unique handcrafted designs and color combinations for collectors.
• Isole (Islands Lighting) Artisan Murano glass table lamps and hanging lights from the Islands collection, including SALINE, SATIN, OVALE, SCUDO, and SNODO designs.
• Maree (Tides Lighting) Handcrafted Murano glass table lamps inspired by tides, featuring BRICOLA and FARO designs.
• Dune (Lighting) Desert-inspired Murano glass table lamps including CILLA, CUPOLA, and OFFICE desk lamp designs.
• Mito (Lighting) Designer Murano glass lighting collection including TRUBA floor lamp, QUATI, IGRA, EFRA table lamps, and DRIMA floor lamp.
• Lumina (LED Lighting) LED table lamps with Murano glass shades including ILLUMINAMI LED series with WI-FREE wireless technology.
• Contract (Lighting Projects) Customizable Murano glass lighting solutions for hospitality and contract projects, including BOBLU and LUNGOMARE suspension lamps and bespoke project capabilities for hotels, restaurants, and luxury properties.
• Carlo Moretti E-commerce Platform Online shopping platform for Carlo Moretti's handcrafted Murano glass products, featuring the full collection of glasses, vases, lamps, and limited edition pieces for direct purchase globally.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Venini: Venini is one of the most prestigious Murano glass manufacturers, producing handcrafted art glass, vases, and lighting. It is directly comparable as a fellow Murano vetreria serving luxury consumers, collectors, and interior designers with similar artisan production methods and pricing tier.
• Barovier & Toso: Barovier & Toso is a historic Murano glassmaker (founded 1295) specializing in handblown crystal lighting, vases, and decorative objects. Comparable to Carlo Moretti as a luxury Murano brand with parallel product categories across tableware, lighting, and decorative crystal.
• Seguso Vetri d'Arte: Seguso Vetri d'Arte is a Murano-based artisan glassmaker producing handblown vases, lighting, and decorative objects. Directly comparable as a traditional Murano workshop serving luxury home décor and contract/hospitality projects.
• Salviati: Salviati is a Murano glass producer founded in 1859, making handcrafted glassware, vases, and chandeliers. Directly comparable to Carlo Moretti as a heritage Murano vetreria with overlapping product lines in tableware, lighting, and decorative crystal at premium price points.
• NasonMoretti: NasonMoretti is a Murano-based glassmaker producing handcrafted drinking glasses, vases, and decorative objects with contemporary designs. Closely comparable to Carlo Moretti in artisanal production on Murano and overlap in colored, designer drinking-glass collections.
• Berengo Studio: Berengo Studio is a Murano-based contemporary glass studio that collaborates with international artists to produce limited-edition glass art. Comparable to Carlo Moretti's Collezioni d'autore in the artist-designed limited-edition Murano glass segment.

Broad incumbents

• Lalique: Lalique is a French luxury crystal maker producing decorative objects, tableware, lighting, and perfume bottles. Comparable to Carlo Moretti as a heritage luxury crystal/glass brand in the same premium home décor and lighting category, though with broader global retail scale.
• Baccarat: Baccarat is a French luxury crystal producer with handcrafted tableware, lighting, jewelry, and decorative objects. Comparable to Carlo Moretti as a heritage luxury crystal brand targeting affluent consumers and hospitality, with a broader global footprint.
• Foscarini: Foscarini is a major Italian designer lighting brand producing decorative lamps for residential and hospitality. Comparable to Carlo Moretti's lighting division (Isole, Maree, Contract) as an Italian luxury decorative lighting player serving high-end homes and hotels.
• Orrefors: Orrefors is a Swedish crystal maker producing handcrafted glassware and art glass. Comparable to Carlo Moretti as a heritage crystal/glass brand serving luxury consumers with artisan tableware and decorative objects, though at greater industrial scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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