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Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Vase by Venini
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Vase by Venini

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Vase by Venini

By Venini

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Striking art glass vase ice bucket by Venini for Disaronno. Beautiful amber glass with a white

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Venini Attributed Mid-Century Mezza Filigrana Art Glass Vase
Italian Venini Attributed Mid-Century Mezza Filigrana Art Glass Vase

Italian Venini Attributed Mid-Century Mezza Filigrana Art Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish Italian mid-century mezza filigrana waisted tall art glass vase attributed to Venini

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Venini Style Murano Blown Glass Vase, 1960s Italy
Mid-Century Venini Style Murano Blown Glass Vase, 1960s Italy

Mid-Century Venini Style Murano Blown Glass Vase, 1960s Italy

By Venini

Located in Palermo, IT

Delightful Murano blown glass vase with blue, green, and gold rods. In the style of Venini, Italian

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini, Mid-Century Latticino Handkerchief Vase, Unsigned, Italy, C.1950
Venini, Mid-Century Latticino Handkerchief Vase, Unsigned, Italy, C.1950

Venini, Mid-Century Latticino Handkerchief Vase, Unsigned, Italy, C.1950

By Venini

Located in Chatham, ON

VENINI - mid-century studio glass latticino 'handkerchief' vase - striking pink ribbons with copper

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Vase attributed to Venini, 1970s
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Vase attributed to Venini, 1970s

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Vase attributed to Venini, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

craftsmanship. This swirl vase epitomizes Venini's legacy of elegance and innovation, making it a must-have

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini, elegant pair of Murano glass vases 1960s
Venini, elegant pair of Murano glass vases 1960s

Venini, elegant pair of Murano glass vases 1960s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, IT

Aggiungete un tocco di autentico design italiano Mid-Century Moderno alla vostra casa con questa

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Mid-Century Modernist Smoked Amber Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase by Venini
Mid-Century Modernist Smoked Amber Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase by Venini

Mid-Century Modernist Smoked Amber Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase by Venini

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful and striking Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Smoked Amber by

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini, Mid-Century Modern Art Glass
Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini, Mid-Century Modern Art Glass

Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini, Mid-Century Modern Art Glass

By Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Tobia Scarpa Vase "Occhi" for Venini, circa 1960 A white 'occhi' murrine vase designed by Tobia

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

20th Century, Venini Murano Glass Vase
20th Century, Venini Murano Glass Vase

20th Century, Venini Murano Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Turin, Turin

In 1921 Venini and Cappellin opened a glass factory called Vetri Soffiati Muranesi Cappellin Venini

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Two-Toned Frosted Black Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase by Venini
Mid-Century Two-Toned Frosted Black Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase by Venini

Mid-Century Two-Toned Frosted Black Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase by Venini

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Glass Vase is by Venini and originates from Italy during the latter half of the 20th Century. Features a

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Murano Glass Vase
Venini Murano Glass Vase

Venini Murano Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning Murano glass vase by Venini, featuring luminous cobalt blue glass with a vibrant red rim

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

20th Century Italian Vase by Paolo Venini
20th Century Italian Vase by Paolo Venini

20th Century Italian Vase by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Very rare vase designed by Paolo Venini in cased glass, white and glossy, a must for Murano glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase
“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase. Large blown-glass vase with a finely cut surface using

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase
“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase. Blown-glass vase with a finely cut inciso surface, a

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

“Inciso” – Murano glass vase by Paolo Venini - Venini Murano Italy
“Inciso” – Murano glass vase by Paolo Venini - Venini Murano Italy

“Inciso” – Murano glass vase by Paolo Venini - Venini Murano Italy

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Inciso” – Murano glass vase by Paolo Venini. Large oval-section vase in “pesante” midnight blue

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Satin Vase Collection By Venini
Satin Vase Collection By Venini

Satin Vase Collection By Venini

By Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The transparent coloured glass is handblown and decorated at the base by a sword-shaped foot, applied hot free-hand with the addition of gold leaf. The model is enriched by the cold ...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vase "Fazzoletto" by Paolo Venini for Venini, Italy, 1950s
Vase "Fazzoletto" by Paolo Venini for Venini, Italy, 1950s

Vase "Fazzoletto" by Paolo Venini for Venini, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Venini

Located in Brussels, BE

Vase "Fazzoletto" by Paolo Venini for Venini, Italy, 1950s

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Art Glass Vase with Inciso Decoration Paolo Venini, Murano 1956
Venini Art Glass Vase with Inciso Decoration Paolo Venini, Murano 1956

Venini Art Glass Vase with Inciso Decoration Paolo Venini, Murano 1956

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini Art Glass vase with Inciso Decoration Paolo Venini, Murano 1956 A vintage art glass vase in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Venini Murano Glass Bottle Vase
Italian Venini Murano Glass Bottle Vase

Italian Venini Murano Glass Bottle Vase

By Venini

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mid 20th Century Lattice and ribbed blown glass,, Circular acid stamp, "Venini Murano Italy"

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Vase “Bugne” Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
Venini Vase “Bugne” Murano Glass, 1940, Italy

Venini Vase “Bugne” Murano Glass, 1940, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini vase “Bugne” Murano glass, 1940, Italy.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vintage “Fazzoletto” Vase by Venini
Murano Glass Vintage “Fazzoletto” Vase by Venini

Murano Glass Vintage “Fazzoletto” Vase by Venini

By Venini

Located in Austin, TX

Vase by iconic glass manufacturer Venini in Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This hand-blown piece

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Venini Art Glass Vase with Inciso Decoration Paolo Venini, Murano 1956
Large Venini Art Glass Vase with Inciso Decoration Paolo Venini, Murano 1956

Large Venini Art Glass Vase with Inciso Decoration Paolo Venini, Murano 1956

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Venini Art Glass vase with Inciso Decoration Paolo Venini, Murano 1956 A large vintage art

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Vase Filigrana Murano Glass, 1930, Italy
Venini Vase Filigrana Murano Glass, 1930, Italy

Venini Vase Filigrana Murano Glass, 1930, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini vase Filigrana Murano glass, 1930, Italy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Vase of the 'Pesanti' Series, Paolo Venini for Venini, Murano 1952
Large Vase of the 'Pesanti' Series, Paolo Venini for Venini, Murano 1952

Large Vase of the 'Pesanti' Series, Paolo Venini for Venini, Murano 1952

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A large vase in thick amethyst glass with circular decoration on the neck. Designed by Paolo Venini

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Vase “Zanfirico“ Murano Glass 1950 Italy
Venini Vase “Zanfirico“ Murano Glass 1950 Italy

Venini Vase “Zanfirico“ Murano Glass 1950 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini vase “Zanfirico“ Murano glass 1950 Italy.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Large Murano Glass Spherical Vase 1907s
Venini Large Murano Glass Spherical Vase 1907s

Venini Large Murano Glass Spherical Vase 1907s

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Signed Venini vase A true testament to Italian craftsmanship. Handblown by skilled artisans, this

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Venini Murano ca. 1950s
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Venini Murano ca. 1950s

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Venini Murano ca. 1950s

By Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Venini Murano ca. 1950s A 'Vetro Soffiato' (blown glass) glass vase in

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Style Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase
Venini Style Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase

Venini Style Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

the Venini style, circa late-20th century, Italy. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Paolo Venini Frosted Murano Art Glass Vase Manufactured by Venini Italy 1997
Paolo Venini Frosted Murano Art Glass Vase Manufactured by Venini Italy 1997

Paolo Venini Frosted Murano Art Glass Vase Manufactured by Venini Italy 1997

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Miami, FL

A heavy black and white Murano art glass vase designed by Artist Paolo Venini. Frosted Murano glass

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Corteccia Model by Venini
Italian Murano Glass Vase Corteccia Model by Venini

Italian Murano Glass Vase Corteccia Model by Venini

By Venini

Located in Milan, Italy

Murano Glass Vase Corteccia Model by Venini. Biography Paolo Venini was an Italian glass designer

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Blue and White Handkerchief Vase after Venini
Italian Murano Blue and White Handkerchief Vase after Venini

Italian Murano Blue and White Handkerchief Vase after Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in New York, NY

, and white art glass, in the Venini style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This beautiful hand-crafted

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Murano glass vase in amber glass by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Mid Century Murano glass vase in amber glass by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

Mid Century Murano glass vase in amber glass by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern mouth-blown vase in Murano glass

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Vase Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi Opalino Murano 1950s
Venini Fazzoletto Vase Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi Opalino Murano 1950s

Venini Fazzoletto Vase Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi Opalino Murano 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Basel, BS

Small ‚Fazzoletto‘ vase by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini from the 'opalini' series in opal gray

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Bianconi for Venini Fan Vase
Bianconi for Venini Fan Vase

Bianconi for Venini Fan Vase

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in New York, NY

( Venini Murano Italia ) on verso. A classic form, truly a must have for your Mid Century Italian, Murano

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Vase 'Mosaico Zanfirico' by Paolo Venini, Venice Murano 1954
Vase 'Mosaico Zanfirico' by Paolo Venini, Venice Murano 1954

Vase 'Mosaico Zanfirico' by Paolo Venini, Venice Murano 1954

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vase 'Mosaico Zanfirico' by Paolo Venini, Venice Murano 1954 A vintage art glass vase of the

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Opaline Murano Glass Vase for Venini , circa 1970, Italy.
Opaline Murano Glass Vase for Venini , circa 1970, Italy.

Opaline Murano Glass Vase for Venini , circa 1970, Italy.

By Venini

Located in Brussels, BE

Elegant Murano glass vase for Venini, circa 1970, Italy. Red and pale pink opaline . Dimensions: 36

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Red and White Murano Glass Vase by Venini
Italian Red and White Murano Glass Vase by Venini

Italian Red and White Murano Glass Vase by Venini

By Venini

Located in Meda, MB

Vase in blown opal glass, red on the outside and white on the inside, produced by Venini in Murano

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Vase with Bollicine Pattern, 1950s
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Vase with Bollicine Pattern, 1950s

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Vase with Bollicine Pattern, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Vase with Bollicine Pattern, 1950s Elegant hand-blown Murano

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Art Glass Vase of the "Quarzi" Series, Murano, 2004
Venini Art Glass Vase of the "Quarzi" Series, Murano, 2004

Venini Art Glass Vase of the "Quarzi" Series, Murano, 2004

By Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini Art Glass Vase of the "Quarzi" Series, Murano, 2004 A large vase of the "Quarzi" series by

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Venini fasce ritorte blue and green circa 1950 Murano vase.
Venini fasce ritorte blue and green circa 1950 Murano vase.

Venini fasce ritorte blue and green circa 1950 Murano vase.

By Venini

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible and large Murano glass attributed to Venini in blue and green circa 1950 vase.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Round Venini Vase Murano Glass 1985 Multi-Color Italian Design
Round Venini Vase Murano Glass 1985 Multi-Color Italian Design

Round Venini Vase Murano Glass 1985 Multi-Color Italian Design

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Round Venini vase Murano glass 1985 multi-color Italian design.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy

By Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Tornado 522.0 Clear and Red blown glass with twisted rods, signed 2005 and accompanied

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Miniature Murano glass vases by Venini 195os signed
Miniature Murano glass vases by Venini 195os signed

Miniature Murano glass vases by Venini 195os signed

By Paolo Venini

Located in Oxford, GB

Lovelt miniature pair of signed Venini Vases from Murano , Italy , 1950s or 1960s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Paolo Venini Murano Italy Midcentury Glass Vase “Incisi” Serie, 1956
Paolo Venini Murano Italy Midcentury Glass Vase “Incisi” Serie, 1956

Paolo Venini Murano Italy Midcentury Glass Vase “Incisi” Serie, 1956

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Truncated cone vase from the “Incisi” series designed by Paolo Venini for Venini Murano, heavy

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Vase in the Style of Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Murano Vase in the Style of Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

Murano Vase in the Style of Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

By Venini

Located in Munich, DE

Large Italian Murano Vase from the 60s in the style of Venini and Fulvio Bianconi. in green, blue

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Candy Vase, Versace for Venini, 1998
Murano Glass Candy Vase, Versace for Venini, 1998

Murano Glass Candy Vase, Versace for Venini, 1998

By Versace, Venini

Located in Florence, Tuscany

This inky midnight blue hand-blown Murano glass vase was designed by Versace for Venini, Venezia

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

20th century Venini vase
20th century Venini vase

20th century Venini vase

By Fulvio Bianconi

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Fasce Orizzontali bottle vase by Venini. Designed by Fulvio Bianconi. Clear green glass with two

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano glass vase by Venini
Murano glass vase by Venini

Murano glass vase by Venini

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Murano Glass Vase by Venini Beautiful Murano glass vase in black with white vertical stripes

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Orange Tall Murano Glass Vase
1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Orange Tall Murano Glass Vase

1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Orange Tall Murano Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a striking 1970s Mid-Century Modern tall Murano glass vase, a prime example of the bold

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini
Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini

Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Bochum, NRW

Tobia Scarpa ‘Occhi’ bottle, Venini, Italy, 1960s. Colorless glass, red bordered murinne, arranged

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Murrine

VENINI Opalino vase Bamboo Murano Glass, Signed 2013, handmade in Italy
VENINI Opalino vase Bamboo Murano Glass, Signed 2013, handmade in Italy

VENINI Opalino vase Bamboo Murano Glass, Signed 2013, handmade in Italy

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Opalino vase, model 706.24, produced in 2013, signed on the base, and accompanied by its

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto or Handerchief Vase
Large Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto or Handerchief Vase

Large Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto or Handerchief Vase

By Venini

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

approximately 1950 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The hankerchief or fazzoletto shaped vase

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

20th Century Carlo Scarpa Venini Lattimo Vase "a Mezza Filigrana", 50s
20th Century Carlo Scarpa Venini Lattimo Vase "a Mezza Filigrana", 50s

20th Century Carlo Scarpa Venini Lattimo Vase "a Mezza Filigrana", 50s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Turin, Turin

In 1921 Venini and Cappellin opened a glass factory called Vetri Soffiati Muranesi Cappellin Venini

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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Venini Vase Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal venini vase mid century for your home. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, every venini vase mid century was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a venini vase mid century, we have 336 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the venini vase mid century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A venini vase mid century, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made venini vase mid century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Venini, Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Venini Vase Mid Century?

A venini vase mid century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,990, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $111,499.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Vases for You

Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic. 

Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.

The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.

Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.

Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.

On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.