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Venini Clessidre

Venini Clessidre Glass Hourglass in Pink and Gray by Fulvio Bianconi
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidre Hourglass, designed by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi, was originally designed in 1957
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Glass

Venini Small Clessidra Hourglass in Grey & Red
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Clessidre glass vase in Gray/red. Limited edition in 199 art pieces for each color. Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Two Signed Vintage Venini Hourglasses Designed By Paolo Venini For Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Doraville, GA
A pair of vintage Venini "Clessidre" or hourglasses designed by Paolo Venini in the 1950's. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Venini Two Colors Mini Hourglass/Clessidre, Unsigned
By Paolo Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great and rare find because is one of the small hourglass ever made by Venini. Also this
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Grande Midcentury Chandelier Designed by Venini with Murano Glass Tubes 1950s
By Venini
Located in Almelo, NL
sections of murrine (glass rods). Paolo Venini's best designs are thought to be his two-color Clessidre
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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Venini Monofiore Apple Green Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
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Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Amber and Pink Murano Glass
By Venini, Paolo Venini
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Clessidra hourglass in grape and pink Murano glass by Paolo Venini and Riedizione. Limited edition in 99 art pieces each. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whol...
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By Venini, Laura de Santillana
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Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Horizon & Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini
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Venini glass vase with pinched rim in horizon and aquamarine designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement...
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Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Amber Horizon Murano Glass
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini
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Clessidra hourglass in amber Murano glass by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so real, like time ticking away. In 1...
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Fantastic Venini Hourglass -- Vintage Clessidre
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Rare vintage Venini hourglass made of fused glass in beautiful jewel tones of sapphire and emerald
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Vintage 1950s Italian Glass

Venini Clessidre
By Venini
Located in Chicago, IL
Blown glass hourglass, attributed to Venini.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Glass

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'Clessidre' Hourglass by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in San Diego, CA
Glass Clessidre hourglass timer designed by Paolo Venini. Excellent original condition. Model 4905
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Paolo Venini for Venini Murano Glass Two Clessidre Hourglasses
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely blue and red hourglass, by Venini Murano. The red is taller than the blue, approx 7.5 inches
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

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Paolo Venini Murano Clessidre Pink and Blue Signed Italian Art Glass Hourglass
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
" pink and blue "Clessidre" hourglass sculptural object. Documented to designer Paolo Venini, circa 1950s
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Clessidre Hourglass Timer By Paolo Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in Italy, circa 1955, the Paolo Venini Designed Hourglass sand timer is a timeless work of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Glass

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A Vintage 7 Tiered Tronchi Chandelier Attributed to Venini
By Venini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
murrine (glass rods). Paolo Venini’s best designs are thought to be his two-color Clessidre hourglasses
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Vintage Mid Century Hour Glass by Paolo Venini, Circa 1950’s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bernville, PA
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By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Clessidre hour glass timer designed by Paolo Venini. Excellent original condition.
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Fulvio Bianconi for Venini “Clessidre” Murano Hourglass
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vintage “Clessidre” hourglass designed in 1957 by Fulvio Bianconi for Murano glass studio Venini
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Paolo Venini Murano Clessidre Cobalt and Blue Italian Art Glass Hourglass
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
" cobalt and light blue "Clessidre" hourglass sculptural object. Documented to designer Paolo Venini, circa
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Colorful Murano Hourglass Clessidre Italian Art Glass Vintage Objects
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
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By Paolo Venini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare "Clessidre" hourglass for Venini.
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Venini "Clessidre" Hourglass
By Paolo Venini
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very nice example of the Clessidre hourglass, the colors are wonderful!
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Assortment of Venini Incalmo Clessidre Hourglasses
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful assortment of three Venini "Clessidre" hourglasses. Designed in 1957 by Fulvio Bianconi
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Pair of Venini Incalmo Clessidre Hourglasses
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of early Venini "Clessidre" hourglasses. Designed in 1957 by Fulvio Bianconi for
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Blown Murano's Grey & Blue Art Glass Clepsydra "Autunno" by Paolo Venini, Venini
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Clessidre is a hourglass designed by Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. These handblown
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern More Clocks

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Venini Hour Glass--Large Size
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Clessidre in red and blue. NOTE: Second hour glass in green and yellow (next
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Venini Hour Glass--Medium Size
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Clessidre in green and yellow. NOTE: Second hour glass in blue and red (next larger
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Murano's Green & Straw Artglass Clepsydra "Autunno" by Paolo Venini, Venini
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Clessidre is a hourglass designed by Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. These hand blown
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Venini Clessidre For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic venini clessidre available at 1stDibs. A venini clessidre — often made from glass, art glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage venini clessidre now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer venini clessidre, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each venini clessidre bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made venini clessidre over the years, but those crafted by Venini, Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Venini Clessidre?

Prices for a venini clessidre start at $750 and top out at $3,600 with the average selling for $1,850.