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Venini Clessidre

Venini Clessidre Glass Hourglass in Pink and Gray by Fulvio Bianconi
Venini Clessidre Glass Hourglass in Pink and Gray by Fulvio Bianconi

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Venini Small Clessidra Hourglass in Grey & Red

Venini Small Clessidra Hourglass in Grey & Red

$1,947 / item

H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Two Signed Vintage Venini Hourglasses Designed By Paolo Venini For Venini
Two Signed Vintage Venini Hourglasses Designed By Paolo Venini For Venini

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Two Colors Mini Hourglass/Clessidre, Unsigned
Venini Two Colors Mini Hourglass/Clessidre, Unsigned

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Hourglasses  by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Pair of Hourglasses  by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

Pair of Hourglasses by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Busnago, IT

Coppia di Clessidre in vetro di murano Acquamarina e Grigio di Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi

Category

Vintage 1980s Glass

Materials

Glass

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Fantastic Venini Hourglass -- Vintage Clessidre
Fantastic Venini Hourglass -- Vintage Clessidre

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Glass

Venini Clessidre
Venini Clessidre

Venini Clessidre

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H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

Venini Clessidre

By Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

Blown glass hourglass, attributed to Venini.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

'Clessidre' Hourglass by Paolo Venini
'Clessidre' Hourglass by Paolo Venini

'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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Paolo Venini for Venini Murano Glass Two Clessidre Hourglasses
Paolo Venini for Venini Murano Glass Two Clessidre Hourglasses

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Sandalwood

Paolo Venini Murano Clessidre Pink and Blue Signed Italian Art Glass Hourglass
Paolo Venini Murano Clessidre Pink and Blue Signed Italian Art Glass Hourglass

Paolo Venini Murano Clessidre Pink and Blue Signed Italian Art Glass Hourglass

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

" pink and blue "Clessidre" hourglass sculptural object. Documented to designer Paolo Venini, circa 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Clessidre Hourglass Timer By Paolo Venini
Clessidre Hourglass Timer By Paolo Venini

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Venini 'Clessidre' Hourglass
Venini 'Clessidre' Hourglass

Venini 'Clessidre' Hourglass

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H 7 in Dm 3.25 in

Venini 'Clessidre' Hourglass

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Dallas, TX

Clessidre hour glass timer designed by Paolo Venini. Excellent original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Paolo Venini Murano Clessidre Cobalt and Blue Italian Art Glass Hourglass
Paolo Venini Murano Clessidre Cobalt and Blue Italian Art Glass Hourglass

Paolo Venini Murano Clessidre Cobalt and Blue Italian Art Glass Hourglass

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

" cobalt and light blue "Clessidre" hourglass sculptural object. Documented to designer Paolo Venini, circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass

Colorful Murano Hourglass Clessidre Italian Art Glass Vintage Objects
Colorful Murano Hourglass Clessidre Italian Art Glass Vintage Objects

Colorful Murano Hourglass Clessidre Italian Art Glass Vintage Objects

By Venini, Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Yellow, Green and Orange with Gray "Clessidre" Hourglass Sculptural Objects. The Yellow and Green pieces

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass

Venini "Clessidre" Hourglass
Venini "Clessidre" Hourglass

Venini "Clessidre" Hourglass

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.5 in

Venini "Clessidre" Hourglass

By Paolo Venini

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare "Clessidre" hourglass for Venini.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Glass

Venini "Clessidre" Hourglass
Venini "Clessidre" Hourglass

Venini "Clessidre" Hourglass

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H 5.5 in Dm 2.5 in

Venini "Clessidre" Hourglass

By Paolo Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a very nice example of the Clessidre hourglass, the colors are wonderful!

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Assortment of Venini Incalmo Clessidre Hourglasses
Assortment of Venini Incalmo Clessidre Hourglasses

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

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Venini Incalmo Clessidre Hourglasses
Pair of Venini Incalmo Clessidre Hourglasses

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini “Clessidre” Murano Hourglass
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini “Clessidre” Murano Hourglass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini “Clessidre” Murano Hourglass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in San Francisco, CA

A vintage “Clessidre” hourglass designed in 1957 by Fulvio Bianconi for Murano glass studio Venini

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

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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.