Inside Mentxaka: A Jewel-Box Showcase of Greggio Silverware & IVV Glassware

Walk into Mentxaka and the first thing you notice is the light. Three golden discs hover above a round table like rising moons, pouring a warm glow onto polished silver trays and jewel-toned glass. It’s a stage set for Italian craft, and Mentxaka is the director, curating Greggio silverware and IVV glassware in a way that makes you want to host a dinner party on the spot.

A room that romances the tabletop

The showroom feels intimate and theatrical. A lilac-draped table anchors the room, styled with sculptural vases, deep burgundy jars, and fresh blooms. Around it, pedestals and vitrines hold collectible objects: smoky ribbed vessels, a cobalt lamp, even a malachite-green sculpture that nods to old-world glamour. In the corner, a spectacular cabinet with baroque carving opens to reveal shelves of crystal and colour: goblets, tumblers, pitchers and flutes that read like a candy box for grown-ups.

This is retail as mood board: ideas you can borrow for your home, not just products on a shelf.

Greggio: Silver that steals the spotlight

On that central table, Greggio trays catch the pendant light and bounce it back in ripples. The brand’s calling cards, clean profiles, generous rims, and impeccable finish, are all here. Founded in 1948 by silversmith Rino Greggio in Italy, the house has grown into one of Europe’s leaders in silver and silver-plated tableware while keeping production in Italy.

Why Greggio shines at Mentxaka

Timeless lines: Rope-edged borders and mirror-bright centers feel classic without fuss.
Entertaining power: A large oval tray becomes an instant bar; a smaller gallery tray elevates petit fours or tea service.
Mix-friendly: Silver is the best neutral. It pairs with wood, linen, colored glass... everything in the room, really.

IVV: Tuscan glass with personality

Across the showroom, IVV (Industria Vetraria Valdarnese) brings the color and texture. You’ll spot mouth-blown vases with soft shoulders, rippled cylinders that play with light, and shelves of barware in citrus, berry, and sea-glass hues. IVV was founded in 1952 in San Giovanni Valdarno, Tuscany, and is renowned for its blend of tradition and innovation in Italian glassmaking.

What to look for

Sculptural vases: From smoky, vertically fluted towers to rounded pods in aubergine and ruby, they stand as objects even without flowers.
Statement barware: Mix colored tumblers with clear crystal stems for a relaxed, modern table.
Serveware with detail: Bowls and cake domes that pick up the pendant light beautifully, perfect beside Greggio silver.

Meet the retailer: Mentxaka

Mentxaka frames all of this with a clear point of view: “Living well is our mantra.” The store curates pieces for the “ceremonies of life,” selecting objects for quality and craftsmanship that will stand the test of time.

What they carry: A considered edit across Dining, Entertaining, Barware, Home Décor, Frames, Jewelry, and Gifts, a one-stop destination for elevating the everyday.
Where to find them: Unit 2, DPC Place Building, 2322 Don Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City, Philippines. Reach them at +63 2 828-9748 or lux@mentxaka.com

How Mentxaka puts it together

The secret sauce here is contrast. Cool silver meets warm gold-leaf lighting; glossy trays sit on a matte tablecloth; deep jewel tones lean against clear crystal. The overall effect is layered but calm, thanks to a disciplined palette and generous negative space.

Recreate the look at home

Start with one hero light (a pendant or tall candle cluster) to set the mood.
Ground the scene with a cloth in a soft, sophisticated color, lavender, stone, or oyster.
Add structure via a Greggio tray or two; they define zones for bar, dessert, or centerpieces.
Build height with one IVV vase and one shorter vessel; vary silhouettes, not colors.
Finish with sparkle: a cloche, a crystal bowl, or a handful of tea lights to make the metal and glass dance.

Care & keeping

Silverware: After use, wash by hand with mild soap, dry immediately, and store in soft cloths to minimize tarnish.
Glassware: Hand-wash mouth-blown pieces and avoid sudden temperature changes; dry with a lint-free towel for that showroom gleam.

Mentxaka’s display is more than merchandise: it’s a masterclass in how metal and glass can elevate everyday rituals. Whether you collect, entertain, or simply love beautiful things, this is the place to see Greggio and IVV at their most compelling, and to imagine how they’ll look under your own lights at home.