Italian glassmaker and master Murano craftsman Toni Zuccheri’s lifelong passion for nature and animals contributed to the development of some of the finest modernist works in Murano glass history. His mid-century-era chandeliers, wall sconces, table lamps and vases showcase his penchant for experimentation and exceptional skill in color and form.
Zuccheri was born in 1936 in San Vito al Tagliamento. His father was Luigi Zuccheri (1904–74), a renowned painter known for his depictions of animals (and friend of artist Giorgio De Chirico). Toni not only inherited his father’s love of the animal kingdom — particularly birds — but also his artistic talents, demonstrating an intuitive skill for drawing at an early age.
In 1945, the Zuccheri family moved to Venice. At the city’s University Institute of Architecture, Toni studied under esteemed Italian architects Franco Albini, Ignazio Gardella and Carlo Scarpa.
During the early 1960s, Zuccheri focused on the art of glassmaking and collaborated with Venini. While working with the celebrated Italian Murano glass factory, he developed an innovative type of thick window glass sheets called Vetrate Grosse with prolific Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti. The glass was made of dense, vitreous pastes mixed with murrine, raw pigment, shards of filigrana cane and fine wire mesh.
Zuccheri exhibited a group of elaborate bird and farm animal sculptures at the 1964 Venice Biennale. The birds, which were accented with gold leaf, included vibrantly hued guinea fowl-shaped works with murrine bodies, turkeys, owls and hoopoes (colorful birds known for their crown of feathers). Zuccheri employed an ingenious glass layering technique to create the birds’ feathers, while their realistic-looking legs and feet were made of bronze.
Throughout his career, Zuccheri’s love of birds and animals was a recurring theme in many of his glassworks, which he created for Venini and other Italian Murano glass manufacturers such as VeArt and Barovier & Toso. Today, his work lives on in galleries and private collections worldwide.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Toni Zuccheri lighting, decorative objects and serveware.
Toni Zuccheri Murano Vase for VeArt, Italy, 1970
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Milan, IT
Toni Zuccheri Murano vase for VeArt. Italy, 1970. Blown Murano glass with inclusions.
Murano Glass
$549Sale Price|40% Off
Italian "Membrane" Tray / offering bowl - Clear Murano Glass - by Toni Zuccheri
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Landshut, BY
Italian "Membrane" Tray offering bowl Clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri 1970s diameter 23cm weight: 1.5 Kg The object is completely transparent the reflections on the phot...
Glass
1970 Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italian Design Glass Murano Jug Set of 6 Glasses
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Brescia, IT
Jug and 6 Glasses Toni Zuccheri VeArt 1970 Rare set of Blow Murano Glass Perfect Condiction jug: h 20 /diam 12 cm glasses: h 15.5 / 7.5 cm
Murano Glass
1970 Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italian Design Space Age Murano Glass Sculpture
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Brescia, IT
Glass Sphere Sculpture Toni Zuccheri VeArt 1970 Murano Glass Sticker Manufacture Label Perfect Condiction
Murano Glass
1980s by Toni Zuccheri for Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Sculpture Horse
By Barovier&Toso, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brescia, IT
"Toni Zuccheri, 1988 Blown glass horse" Rare edition Perfect condition.
Murano Glass
Minassia Series Vase by Toni Zuccheri Barovier and Toso Murano, 1982
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Rare Minassia Murano Vase designed for Barovier and Toso by Toni Zuccheri 1982. The vase is signed with an original label and signature. Reference Minassia series Murano Glass Museum.
Blown Glass
Minassia Vase by Toni Zuccheri Barovier and Toso Murano, circa 1980s
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Rare Minassia Murano vase designed for Barovier and Toso by Toni Zuccheri 1982. The vase is signed with an original label and signature. Reference Minassia series Murano Glass Museum.
Blown Glass
1970 Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italian Design Space Age Murano Glass Plate Sculpture
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Brescia, IT
Glass Plate Sculpture Toni Zuccheri VeArt 1970 Murano Glass Sticker Manufacture Label Perfect Condiction
Murano Glass
Giade Bowl by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, Murano, 1964
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A bowl of the Giade series designed by Tony Zuccheri in 1964 and manufactured by Venini, Venice, Italy ca. 1960s. Multilayered glass with copper inclusions against a dark blue opaque background. The artglass is with incised signature 'venini italia' on the base. Venini model number 8667. Inside there is an open air bubble caused during production - see pictures. Measures: Height: 1.97" (5cm) Diameter: 4.72" (12cm) Literature Reference: Marino Barovier with Carla Sonego, Toni Zuccheri at Venini, Milano 2021, page 98. Toni Zuccheri (1936 – 2008) was the artist with the special spirit for birds and nature. His passion is reflected in many of his glass artworks. During his education he had the chance to work with Carlo Scarpa, Franco Albini and Ignazio Gardella. Animals and especially birds (such as hens...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano glass card holder by Toni Zuccheri for Veart 70s
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Padova, IT
Spherical glass card holder sculpture with an oblique slot, in transparent color, crafted in pure Space Age style by Toni Zuccheri for the Murano glassworks Veart in 1970s
Murano Glass
"Anatra" Sculpture, Figure of a Male Duck
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
Blown glass sculpture, multi-color cane rods, carved by wheel. Murrine eyes. This series requires very high skills and were produced in very small quantities....
Art Glass
Murano Glass Vase by Toni Zuccheri, Italy, 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Milan, IT
Outstanding Murano glass vase by Toni Zuccheri. The piece is part of an experimental collection with crystal glass made by Zuccheri...
Glass
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass "Neolitico Fish" Sculpture/Paperweight
By Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Neolitico, Murano glass sculpture /paperweight in this Fish shape by Barovier & Toso, label.
Murano Glass
$1,250
H 11.13 in W 9.75 in D 5.25 in
Barovier & Toso Bullicante Clear and Gold Foil Murano Glass Fan Flower Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful, large-scale Italian glass Bullicante fan shaped flower vase. Attributed to Barovier and Toso. In clear glass with captured bubbles, gold foil inclusions, and a polishe...
Murano Glass
$1,808 / set
H 9.45 in Dm 3.94 in
Bubble Glass Juice Jug and Drinking Glasses Set by Driburg Krystal, 1970s
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rarely with four drinking glasses. Driburg Krystal from Germany they can been seen on display in the Driburg museum. Very good condition. There is a small blemish on the ju...
Copper
$4,216
H 16.93 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Striking Venetian Abstract Sculpture in Murano Glass by Romano Donà 1980s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Striking Italian Venetian Abstract Sculpture in Murano Glass by Romano Donà, Circa 1980s Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of this exceptional Italian Venetian abstract scu...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Large Black Murano Vases by Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of large black Murano vases by Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1970s. Both are signed and have the original labels on them. Hard to find as a pair. We ...
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This is a substantial and gorgeous Italian Murano iridescent art glass bowl with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Art glass hue ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Livio Seguso Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy
By Livio Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Murano glass sculpture designed by Livio Seguso, Italy, 1970's. Clear and smoked hand blown glass. Incised signature to underside an...
Murano Glass
$1,024
H 2.41 in Dm 5.56 in
Antonio Da Ros Large Italian Murano Clear Sommerso Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese large heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl or ashtray circa 1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large, heavy piece of glass features two submer...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
$1,446
H 8.08 in Dm 5.52 in
Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This marvelous decorative piece was realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. In fabulous ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$130
H 5.32 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Small 1970s Mid Century Italian Murano Blue & Turquoise Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in London, England
A very unusual and Murano blue and turquoise glass vase. The original round foil sticker is visible on one side marked: Murano Made In Italy. A beautiful decorative piece perfect for a glass display case or shelf where the light can shine through it to emphasise the beautiful and almost luminous two-tone coloured glass. The vase is made in the Sommerso (submerged) style with darker royal blue glass submerged inside lighter turquoise clear glass...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Modern Italian Murano Barovier Toso Art Glass Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful attributed to Barovier e Toso, small and substantial Modern Italian Murano art glass vase with a controlled bubble design and a pink 'Ombre' coloring with shimmering g...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in CABA, AR
This exquisite Flavio Poli Murano glass vase showcases a stunning blend of blue, turquoise, and burgundy hues, creating a vibrant and dynamic visual experience. The flowing shapes an...
Murano Glass
White Toni Zuccheri "Ninfea" Bowl, Venini, Murano, 1960
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Dronten, NL
"Ninfea" vase or bowl designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Venini in 1960. Exhibited at Tingo Design Gallery in 2008 for the exhibition "Murano a Go-Go". Photographed in differe...
Murano Glass
Toni Zuccheri per Venini Murano Ninfee Series Glass Vase, 1970
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Roma, Lazio
With its unique characteristics and meticulous attention to detail, this object is a testament to Toni Zuccheri's innovative vision and artistic sensitivity. Highly sought after tab...
Murano Glass
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H 11.5 in W 8.5 in D 9 in
Toni Zuccheri Barovier and Toso Murano Spacco Vase Signed and Dated 1984
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing Barovier and Toso Murano Spacco vase designed and signed Barovier and Toso Murano TZ 84. The vase was executed in 1984. Obscure series of vases.
Blown Glass
Fischione sculpture of a duck by Toni Zuccheri - Venini ( ITALY )
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
Blown glass sculpture, black cane rods, carved by wheel. Murrine eyes. This series requires very high skills and were produced in very small quantities. This example designed 1978 pr...
Art Glass
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H 4.73 in W 12.41 in D 5.12 in
Anatra sculpture by Toni Zuccheri, figure of a female duck, Venini ( ITALY)
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
Blown glass sculpture, clear cane rods, carved by wheel. Murrine eyes. This series requires very high skills and were produced in very small quantities. This ...
Art Glass
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H 10.44 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Venini Murano Red Bottle Mouth Blown Glass Vase by Toni Zuccheri
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
Very nice and rare red bottle designed by Toni Zuccheri and manufactured by Venini Murano in Italy, circa 1960. The name of this series is Scolpito, when on display the bottle seems...
Art Glass
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H 8.08 in W 4.93 in D 2.37 in
Blown glass Scolpito vase (amber), Toni Zuccheri, Venini Murano (Italy)
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
This Murano glass vase belonging to the Scolpiti series is characterised by a plain coloured glass which is “crossed” by a line made of clear glass. This pattern gives the admirer an...
Art Glass
Toni Zuccheri, Italy, a "Scolpito" Murano Mouth Blown Glass Vase
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
White monochrome blown glass submerged in clear glass, clear glass window. Shaped as a bottle. Designed in 1966, example of the series exhibited at 34th international Art Exhibiti...
Art Glass
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H 11.25 in W 9 in D 5 in
Barovier & Toso Important Large Murano Glass Vase by Toni Zuccheri, Dated 1983
By Toni Zuccheri, Barovier&Toso
Located in CH
Barovier & Toso important 3 colors large glass vase by Toni Zuccheri, dated 1983 Vase description: Milky blue inside, red overlapping outside, mouth edge and lateral applications in...
Murano Glass
Venini Murano Vase by Toni Zuccheri
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
A wonderful vase designed By Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Burnt sugar color, transparent band. Exceptional execution, see details - very scarce model - strong presence .
Art Glass
Tony Zuccheri Glass Vase
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tony Zucceri Italian glass vase. Beautiful butterscotch glass measuring 15.5" wide, 15.5" deep and 23" high.
Glass
Huge Toni Zuccheri Otri Vase
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The largest example we have seen. Manufactured by Veart.
Blown Glass