Simone Cenedese Glass

What Simone Cenedese Glass does

Simone Cenedese Glass is a family-owned, fourth-generation Murano glass workshop based in Murano, Venice, Italy. Founded by Giovanni Cenedese in the 1970s and now operated by his son Simone Cenedese, a recognized Maestro di Murano, the company produces handmade Murano glass chandeliers (classic and contemporary), glass sculptures, and bespoke decorative pieces. Each item is signed by the master and carries the Vetro Artistico® Murano trademark certifying authentic traditional production.

Production relies on centuries-old glassblowing techniques, including the sommerso (submerged glass) method, hot-glass working at 1400°C, and a 24-hour fusion process using quartz sand from Fontainebleau, France. The company maintains a proprietary palette of more than 40 colors developed from family recipes, with optional 24K gold leaf and silver leaf applications. Manufacturing takes place at a single furnace and workshop facility on Calle Bertolini in Murano, which also houses a showroom.

Revenue is generated through three channels: (1) direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales of ready-made and customizable products via a multilingual website (Italian, English, Russian, Chinese); (2) bespoke commissions from architects, interior designers, fashion brands, and artists; and (3) the Glassmaster Experience, a hands-on workshop program for individual visitors and corporate teambuilding groups. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company has no external investors and has supplemented operating capital with regional government grants, including POR FESR 2014-2020 funding and the EX.PR.I.T. international export program (€232,570.20).

Name

Simone Cenedese Glass

Legal name

SIMONE GIOVANNI CENEDESE MURANO s.a.s.

Website

https://simonecenedese.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Simone Cenedese Glass is a family-owned Murano glass workshop in Venice producing handmade, master-signed chandeliers, sculptures, and bespoke glass commissions for luxury interior designers and private clients, sold through e-commerce, a Murano showroom, and experiential workshops.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Venice

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of handcrafted Murano glass products including chandeliers (classic and contemporary) and sculptures through the company's e-commerce website. Products are either ready-made or custom-made to order.
2. Custom Collaboration Projects: Bespoke glass creation services for architects, designers, fashion brands, and artists who commission unique pieces tailored to specific projects. The company collaborates on concept, color, and form development.
3. Glassmaster Experience Workshops: Hands-on glassblowing workshops for private individuals and corporate groups visiting Venice, offering teambuilding experiences and immersive brand engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Simone Cenedese Glass designs, handcrafts, and sells handmade Murano glass products including classic and contemporary chandeliers, glass sculptures, decorative objects, and bespoke commissioned pieces. Production takes place at the family furnace in Murano, Venice, with each piece signed by the Master and accompanied by the Vetro Artistico® Murano authenticity trademark. The company also offers immersive Glassmaster Experience workshops for individuals and corporate groups.

Product overview

Simone Cenedese Glass is a prestigious Murano glass workshop offering handcrafted lighting (classic and contemporary chandeliers) and glass sculptures. The product portfolio centers on the Vetro Artistico® Murano certification, with custom collaboration services for architecture, design, fashion, and art sectors. Additional offerings include the Glassmaster Experience workshop program for visitors and corporate groups. All products are handblown using traditional techniques at their Murano furnace, with over 40 color options and customization capabilities including gold/silver leaf applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classic Chandeliers Traditional handcrafted Murano glass chandeliers in classic designs, representing the centuries-old Venetian glassmaking tradition and intended for high-end residential and commercial interiors.
• Contemporary Chandeliers Modern interpretations of Murano glass chandeliers combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics, intended for refined residential and commercial spaces.
• Glass Sculptures Unique handcrafted glass sculptures created by Master Simone Cenedese, representing artistic experimentation and pure design intended for refined residential and commercial spaces.
• Custom Collaborations (Bespoke Commissions) Bespoke glass creation service collaborating with architects, designers, fashion brands, and artists to produce unique custom pieces, with options for 24K gold and silver leaf applications and special color formulations, delivered through a design-prototype-production process.
• Glassmaster Experience Workshop Interactive hands-on workshop in which participants learn to shape glass objects with a true Murano glass master at the Murano furnace, offered to private individuals and corporate groups for cultural engagement and team-building.

Quantifiable outcome

• Each piece is unique and signed by the Master, appreciating in value over time as authentic Murano glass
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Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lasvit: Czech-based luxury lighting and decorative glass company producing bespoke chandeliers and installations for hospitality and residential projects. Comparable in the bespoke luxury chandelier space and operates similar designer/architect collaboration model.
• Barovier & Toso: Historic Murano glassmaker founded in 1295, producing luxury handcrafted chandeliers and decorative glass. Direct competitor sharing the same Murano artisan tradition, Vetro Artistico certification, and target customer base of luxury interior designers and architects.
• Seguso Vetri d'Arte: Murano glassworks producing handcrafted chandeliers, vases, and decorative objects since 1397. Direct competitor with similar artisan heritage, bespoke capabilities, and luxury interior design customer base.
• Venini: Iconic Murano glass manufacturer producing art glass, lighting, and decorative sculptures. Competes directly with Simone Cenedese in the luxury Murano chandelier and sculpture segment, with comparable heritage and designer collaborations.
• Lobmeyr: Austrian luxury glass manufacturer producing handcrafted chandeliers and drinking glassware since 1823. Direct comparable in bespoke handcrafted luxury chandeliers and aristocratic-grade decorative glass for premium interiors.
• Salviati: Historic Murano glass firm producing handblown decorative glass, chandeliers, and artistic objects. Competes directly with Simone Cenedese in the artisan luxury glass segment serving architects and high-end interior projects.
• Toso Vetri: Murano glassworks producing handcrafted decorative glass and lighting. Direct competitor in the artisan Murano lighting segment serving similar luxury interior design applications.

Broad incumbents

• Baccarat: French luxury crystal manufacturer producing chandeliers, lighting, and decorative objects. Operates in the same premium decorative glass lighting category but as a much larger, broader luxury brand with mass-luxury distribution.
• Saint-Louis (Cristalleries de Saint-Louis): French crystal manufacturer producing handcrafted chandeliers and decorative objects. Comparable in luxury handcrafted lighting and decorative glass segment, though broader in product range and larger in scale.
• Lalique: French luxury crystal and glass manufacturer producing decorative objects, lighting, and jewelry. Competes in the high-end decorative glass space with broader product portfolio and stronger global retail presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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