In today's episode of All Pipes Considered, I'm joined by my good friend Kaz Walters from Laudisi Distribution Group to chat about Savinelli's new releases for 2026: new regular-production Lunaria series, the limited-edition Collection 2026 pipes, and the Italian marque's limited-edition 150th Anniversary pieces, commemorating this monumental milestone.

[Andy Wike]: 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of Savinelli Pipes. To commemorate this occasion, they've approached their new releases for 2026 slightly differently. We have a selection of brand-new Savinelli entries but only three series this year: the Lunaria, which is Savinelli's traditional, new, standard release for the year. We also have this year's Collection pipe, which is a singular shape added to the portfolio outside of the shape chart in a range of finishes. Then we have a very special 150th Anniversary project; a series spanning five unique shapes, each corresponding to a generation of the Savinelli family.

Regarding the 150th Anniversary series, over the past 150 years, Savinelli has been guided by five generations of craftspeople and folks who are deeply engaged in the community, with the brand, and with the product, and it's the real driver of the innovation that we see from the marque from year to year. I think it's really interesting and cool that Savinelli took this opportunity to showcase that tradition and that legacy through five really awesome pipes that are added as a limited edition for this year.

Lunaria

First, let's talk about the Lunaria. This is the regular-production addition to the Savinelli portfolio for 2026.

[Kaz Walters]: There's always a template that they've used conventionally with their annual releases, and Lunaria holds closest to that with one of the releases typically being something inspired by nature. This year, carrying that tradition, we have the Lunaria, which is based on moonlight. The actual translation is moonstone. It comes in a smooth and rusticated finish, with the smooth being more of a rich, reddish burgundy, while the rusticated is burgundy with some brown tones to it. The Lunaria also has proprietary acrylic.

[AW]: Yeah, that is another theme that Savinelli continues to iterate on.

[KW]: And they're really the only ones doing that. A lot of makers, both independent artisans and factories, will use interesting acrylics, but Savinelli's really the only ones out there making their own and playing with those ideas, palettes, textures, and themes.

[AW]: And building a series around it by taking a really cool acrylic pattern or color scheme and then using it to elevate the forms that have lined the catalog for 150 years.

[KW]: I think that goes hand-in-hand with their fresh releases; they're new and novel but still are totally Savinelli. Here, with the Lunaria, I think they hit the nail on the head with their choice in color palette and texture. I just think of the full moon behind clouds. There's an undulating quality. To use a gemological term for moonstone, there's an adularescence, or a play of billowing light from the actual moonstone.

[AW]: I love that.

[KW]: It's great, especially paired with the warm stains they chose with the briar.

[AW]: Yeah, it's a very cool, almost smoky palette to the actual acrylic stem, and I think the aluminum accent in between the stem itself and the more warmly stained bowl is a really nice buffer. You're able to go from these cooler, more smoky gray and blue tones. Like you said, it's like moonlight hitting clouds, and I think that's a perfect descriptor for this.

Transitioning from that to a much warmer and richer red stain, there's a lot of balance and very intentional juxtaposition that I think creates a very recognizable palette. We saw this with Oceanos and even Miele, to a certain extent. Being able to take this proprietary acrylic and use stain colorings and different finishing techniques to complement that palette to bring it further and create something that's more than a sum of its parts is very intriguing visually.

[KW]: This is a very feathery, billowy, cloud-like, muted grayish blue, whereas the Oceano is more of waves that are fine and fluid in pattern, and a brighter blue that one thinks of seawater. Although they're both blue and red, on paper, the execution here shows the depth of iteration Savinelli is capable of. When you put them side by side, you can see that they took a concept that was proven — people love the Oceano — and they hit another execution out of the park with the interplay of the texture as well as the color.

[AW]: Yeah, I think that's a really good point; it's an iterative process. They saw that it was one of their best presentations and figured out how to execute it in a different way. I think the proprietary acrylic, the accents, and the stain colors are all used to great effect.

Collection 2026

Next up we have this year's Collection pipes. For those of you who are not familiar with Savinelli's Collection series, it's an opportunity for Savinelli to take the iconic, neoclassical, northern-Italian style that have grounded them in the pipe community for 150 years and continue to iterate on that and offer derivations, or iterations, of these forms in new presentations, with modified lines or proportions. These are forms that are reminiscent of Savinelli's standard shape chart but they typically exist outside of it.

2026's edition is a really beautiful squat Rhodesian shape. There's no beadlines to the bowl; they've just used a pronounced waistline so the actual effect is something more akin to the 320 or some of Savinelli's more rounded, Apple-like shapes. There's a really bold, bowl-centric, neoclassical approach to the execution of this specific Anglo-French shape.

Taking that a step further, Savinelli's actually incorporated one of their very unique, what I call D-shaped shanks. They're not exactly oval. There's a bit more of a dome on the top of the shank than there is the bottom but there is a very pronounced cinching to the actual form. I think in profile it actually makes the form more slender and elegant.

[KW]: I agree. It's really cool what they tend to do. It's a new approach, and I really like that they're taking something that looks like it could have been a Savinelli shape for the past 150 years, but it hasn't been. I see this as a re-imagining of something like the 673 KS, which is an incredibly popular shape but by softening the lines, not adding a beadline at all, it's purely silhouette, and then instead of the triangular shank, giving it a D shank is a subtle design element that makes a bold, new statement collectively. Here, they're letting the shape ride almost solely on the silhouette.

[AW]: I really like that perspective.

[KW]: It's a really well-done execution and it's immediately recognizable as something that would be a Rhodesian or a bent Bulldog without being firmly in the box of that shape. There are elements here that remind you of an Apple or an Author but it's just subtly in the Rhodesian/Bulldog family, and to pull something off with such understated cues and it still be neoclassical Italian, that's really impressive, because usually that school leans very heavily on the bowl. This is still bowl heavy but it's also quite elegant.

[AW]: It's not overly muscular or chubby, as we often say. It has the elegance of a Prince.

[KW]: You were talking about the Anglo-French styles, and they lean on more subtle, understated cues.

[AW]: Sure. Same with Danish.

[KW]: Exactly. It's taking that approach to shaping and applying it to their iconic, Italian neoclassical style, which is really interesting. I also love the half saddle. It has a comfortable ability to clench but is executed again in a way you don't often see. I've seen half saddles before but to go that route with it further, I think creates a more bowl-heavy presentation while still keeping it balanced.

[AW]: As you said, it really just ties back to the silhouette. The half saddle there just lengthens those lines. The actual cinching is more of an almond or an eye-shaped shank than it is maybe a D but with that half saddle, there's more negative space, so the eye follows the lines of the pipe a little better.

[KW]: There's also a Canadian design element. It's something that wasn't immediately obvious but makes a big difference.

[AW]: Yeah, it's a really cool series. I always look forward to the Collection pipes and seeing how Savinelli can push the boundaries with shaping and forms. I think it touches on a lot of the signature shapes that many of us hold dear and are among our favorites, and it's just executed in a way that is very different from any of those singular elements.

150th Anniversary

Now we come to the 150th Anniversary series. As we mentioned, it's a collection of five unique shapes, each named after one of Savinelli's generational patriarchs.

Achille

The first entry in the 150th Anniversary line is inspired by Achille Savinelli. They chose this very iconic, flared bent Dublin shape with a saddle stem. You'll probably recognize this from some of Savinelli's earlier catalogs. I think it's really cool that they used this shape. It's very classic.

[KW]: It's very Savinelli, especially very old Savinelli. It's so interesting to me that they picked that to be Achille Senior's pipe because, little known fact, my first-ever Savinelli was an estate pipe in that shape, so that's pretty cool. It's robust, compact, and bowl heavy, as we referenced with the Collection shape. I think it's a really cool execution, especially with the commemorative bands that they're doing.

[AW]: I also think the bent Dublin form is, as you said, very old-school Savinelli. It's the perfect shape to launch with, and lots of different finishes are available.

Carlo

Next up we have another archival Savinelli shape, this time inspired by Achille Savinelli's son, Carlo. This is a really nice Bulldog. Once again, we see Savinelli playing with that form a little bit. Instead of traditional beadlines, there's just a pronounced waist that's high set. It has a really muscular, short throw diamond shank and saddle stem here.

[KW]: Your quintessential classic Italian Bulldog. It's very full and robust, with very hard lines in the shank, which I think is, again, a good execution. They took such hard-angular lines with the diamond shank and paired it with a Bulldog bowl that doesn't have hard, defining beadlines. It is a more defined waist than you would have on the Collection, actually. It's a great example of those two styles of execution but you still have that fluid nature with something that is a very hard-angled line. It's classic Savinelli. I think that was a great choice to do for Carlo.

Achille II

[AW]: Moving further into the generations, we have an exceptional, very classic Savinelli straight Billiard. Of course, that is inspired by Achille II, Carlo's son. I think it's really interesting that the shape that they chose for this is that very iconic neoclassical straight Billiard. It has a lot of depth to the chamber but it's still compact and elegant. It maintains the overall form and style of some of the most iconic Billiards out there but it's executed in a uniquely Savinelli way.

The bowl proportions are a little larger and there's a wonderful elegance of line throughout the shank and stem, as well as a wonderful taper to the stem itself. It's an exceptional example of how Savinelli treats this most classic pipe shape.

[KW]: It's an iconic pipe silhouette but it's larger in every way than its hard dimensions would make you think. It has a generous chamber and really full Italian proportions, namely in the cheeking and how it's very sturdy but it's not going to be a heavy pipe. It's not a large pipe.

[AW]: Yeah, I would say it's Group Three max.

[KW]: It takes up more space and has more presence than its diminutive nature would imply, though.

Giancarlo

[AW]: As we move to the last two editions of the 150th Anniversary series, we're stepping into Savinelli in its modernity.

The first one is actually a brand-new shape designed specifically for this edition, and inspired by Giancarlo, who is Achille II's son. I think this shape is super cool. It's like a straight Yachtsman.

[KW]: This is my favorite. I may have to pick this one up, in particular. It's got that forward-thrusted bowl that you'd see in a Yachtsman or Zulu but it's in a Billiard's proportions. There's no outer flare. It has an oval shank but they elected to go with a straight stem. All these elements have implied motion but also this grounded sturdiness; it's a really cool balance of elements that they've brought together here.

You talked about modernity, and I think it has this svelte modern aesthetic, especially being clenched in the teeth, that is very streamlined and has implied motion, which I think is really sharp.

[AW]: Yeah, I totally agree. As you're looking through these shapes, going from the full bent Dublin, which is a very old-school Savinelli form to something like this, which is far more elegant in the lines, I think the long-throw stem here and the short-throw shank were exceptional choices. It elongates that silhouette. It's still an Italian pipe and has a very robust bowl and a decent chamber size but the overall feel of this pipe, as you said, is more elegant and slender. It all comes down to the profile, for me.

In the dress finish, this one would go well with a more formal occasion. It has that quintessential Italian elegance rendered in a modern sensibility, and you can hold it in the crook of your fingers. I think it will be a great sipper.

[KW]: Yeah, it's so great to see the progression through the years and what they decided to pair with each patriarch. It's all Savinelli but it's still unique to not only the eras but the design styles that are in the Savinelli wheelhouse, and speaks to the evolution of their design language. It also shows the breadth of how that can be executed, the factory's output, and their designs.

[AW]: And the diversity of inspiration. Savinelli is not just one thing. It's not just proprietary acrylic and unique accents, it's taking quintessential Anglo-French shapes and rendering them in a very signature Savinelli way. And I think that's exactly what we see with the Giancarlo edition.

Achille III

The last pipe in the 150th Anniversary series is the most modern edition, in terms of generations. It is inspired by Achille III. I think this shape might be the most unique design and style-wise of the progression of Savinelli forms that we see here. It was designed especially for this series. It's a brand-new shape, so we see a revival of these archetypal, old-school forms in the earlier generations. But then, when you look at Achille III's pipe, it takes into account some of the overall trends in pipe making and proportions that we see across artisans and other workshops. There's a squat Pot-like bowl and rounded lines there. In the hand, it feels more Apple-like but it's just a bit squatter than you would typically think.

The shank is also quite short, and they've compensated for that in the silhouette with this medium-length stem. I think the proportions there, particularly with the accents, take that neoclassical bowl-centric approach to design but then execute it in a different way than what I would've expected.

[KW]: It's taking an approach to pipe making that they've always used but using it to bring something new. Whereas the first three shapes are preservation, conservation, longevity, and established timelessness, the two new additions are going to be reincarnation and rebirth. They're taking the same materials, approach, and thought forms, and reinventing the output while using the same mindset and ethos.

It's really cool when you look at the progression. The first thing that I thought of when I saw it is that it's a new execution of a Prince, but instead it's very Apple-like, to me, because of the roundness at the front of the bowl. When you look at overall height and the abrupt stop, it's almost like a rounded Pot.

[AW]: But in the lines, I think you're totally right to call it a Prince; in the proportions of the bowl, shank, and lengthier stem, it does have this Prince-like appearance.

[KW]: It's Prince-esque. But it's something that, if you drew the proportions out for me on a piece of paper, I would think it's a Prince but then in execution, no, it's just reminiscent. It is something unique and on its own. I would think of a Prince having a longer shank and a dramatic bend, whereas this is pretty much straight. While not necessarily a requirement, I think of Princes as being a little bit more full at the bottom of the bowl, and then having a more level cut. This shape goes up even further, almost like if you took an Apple and compressed it but not to the point of a Tomato. I feel like I'm describing a mythological creature here with all these elements.

[AW]: No, I think in some ways that's totally true. On some of Savinelli's quintessential forms, there's a slight bevel to the rim and they've kept it a little domed here, which I think emphasizes the spherical nature of the bowl itself. What I think is interesting, too, is that it has a flat bottom, so it'll sit nicely on a flat surface. Then, as you mentioned, it's a straight pipe but there's the illusion of a 1/8th bend or a 1/16th bend like this, which is very slight.

[KW]: It's a subtle cue instead of the stem itself being physically bent; it's formed by having this upward, jutting curve. While the stem itself is straight and does not have a bend put upon it, it was shaped in this elegant, sweeping way that gives it an implied bend. Again, using subtle cues, which seems to be one of the themes across this series. Savinelli is really showing their chops here on how they can make the slightest change and create something completely new.

[AW]: Yeah, definitely. We touched on this in the past, but I think all of these pipes do such an amazing job of capturing that silhouette. I think Savinelli, in particular, is very good about treating the silhouette not as an afterthought or a consequence of shaping, but intentionally when they're creating new forms. The silhouettes, the elegance, and the Italian refinement that we would expect are quintessentially tied to their pipe-making approach.

It's really interesting to see this mix of archival forms with two brand-new shapes that still accomplish the same thing. They still speak to these specific eras and generations of Savinelli, all of which are true and integral to the brand, but we see that as an evolution and progression. I think it speaks to the future of Savinelli as well. You can see the progression of their design language over the course of five generations here, and it's exciting to think about what that could look like in another 150 years. I'll be long gone by then, but it's an interesting concept to celebrate their legacy and tradition, and find new ways of bringing that into the modern context, our lifestyles, and our preferences in 2026.

5 Unique Shapes & Accents: 150th Anniversary

To recap here, we have five unique shapes, three of which are archival, old-school, quintessential Savinelli forms mixed with two brand-new shapes specifically designed for this series. They're available in a variety of Savinelli's most iconic finishes and even some that I don't know that I've previously seen in great quantities, like the dress finish here.

What's interesting, too, is that they all feature these really ornate metal accents. Each of these metal accents is designed specifically for the form in which it adorns. For example, the Bulldog is a diamond shape and it's a bit chunkier but then you see a very elegant wedding band oval on the Giancarlo edition. They're all custom-fitted and formed for the specific shapes. Again, getting back to that silhouette and that design language.

[KW]: They have some thick complements, even if it does contrast. With the sandblasted finishes, you've got something that is very sleek and high polished, and it also balances against the colors. It has the Savinelli logo and the 150th anniversary mark in very high relief. We didn't mention this as we were going through but each pipe has the signature of the particular member of Savinelli that each pipe is meant to commemorate.

[AW]: I think that's an interesting, very authentic touch that only Savinelli can do. On the 150th Anniversary pipes themselves, Savinelli has used two different accenting materials here. All of the smooth pipes will feature the band that you described, rendered in sterling silver. The textured pipes — rusticated, sandblasted, all of those — will feature aluminum bands. I think the effect is very similar.

With the sterling silver, obviously cast from a jeweler's perspective, you can speak at great length about all of its attributes and qualities but I think it's another element that adds this sort of aspirational tier to the collection. If you're a Savinelli collector and you want the most collectible, special representation of these eras, having sterling silver on the smooth-finished pipes is a nice touch.

If you are looking to add one of these to your collection, I think the aluminum bands are quite nice. They still capture the same aesthetic, high-relief markings across the band.

[KW]: Absolutely.

[AW]: They all fit very nicely with their actual forms. Few marques can say that they've been around for 150 years. Far fewer can say that five generations of their family have been responsible for that success and legacy. I think adding the signatures, and really treating these as microcosms of these specific eras of Savinelli production, results in a really compelling series that just captures both the past, the present, and the future of this iconic marque that we all appreciate in this industry.

Explore New Savinelli Pipes

There you have it. Those are Savinelli's new releases for 2026. Special shout out to the Savinelli team and congratulations on 150 years of pipe making. We can't wait to see what you all will come up with next. The hobby would not be the same without the marque.

[KW]: No.

[AW]: I also think it's really special to be able to sit down with you every year, Kaz, and talk about Savinelli and what they're up to, and all the awesome things we have to look forward to. Thank you very much for your time.

Make sure to leave a comment below and tell us what your favorite Savinelli release for 2026 is.