For a range of work that includes everything from illustrating thousands of books and other publications to his role as a visionary glassmaker, Fulvio Bianconi is remembered as one of the most innovative cross-disciplinarian artists of the postwar era.
Born in Ponte di Brenta in 1915, Bianconi showed a prodigious talent for drawing at an early age and, as a teenager, earned money as a portraitist. He also worked as an apprentice decorator in his youth at the Murano glass furnaces, where he first discovered the art of glassmaking.
In 1933, he moved to Milan to pursue a career as a graphic artist, and it was there he met Dino Villani, a painter who had ties to some of Milan’s most prestigious publishing houses and advertising firms. However, at the onset of World War II, Bianconi paused his graphic design ambitions and joined the army. In 1944, he narrowly escaped the infamous Via Rasella Nazi raids in German-occupied Rome.
Following the war, Bianconi went to work designing perfume bottles for the Milan perfume house Giviemme at Venini glassworks, where he worked with glass masters Ermete and Arturo Biassuto. Bianconi became one of Venini’s most influential glass designers — and was appointed artistic director following Carlo Scarpa — known for his bold use of color, modern style and unique, playful designs.
Among Bianconi's most iconic works in glass are the series of glass figures from the Commedia dell’Arte, his remarkably fluid bowls, and the patchwork “Pezzato” technique — his colorful vases created with this technique feature patterns that resemble those of a patchwork quilt. Works made in this fashion caused a sensation at the 25th Venice Biennale in 1950.
Venini co-founder Paolo Venini’s best designs are thought to be his two-color Clessidre hourglasses, produced from 1957 onward, and the Fazzoletto (“handkerchief”) vase, designed with Bianconi in 1949.
Bianconi worked with several other glass studios, including Cenedese in 1954 and Vistosi in 1963, creating decorative vessels, bowls, hourglasses and sculptures. He was also a graphic designer with the Italian publishing house Garzanti for nearly 30 years. Bianconi’s portfolio of graphic design included work for FIAT, Pathé and Pirelli, among others.
Bianconi’s glassworks are held in museum collections worldwide, including London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and the Corning Museum of Glass in New York. The artist died in 1996.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Fulvio Bianconi decorative objects, glassware and lighting.
1960s Modern Purple and Black Murano Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1960s Murano glass vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, is a stunning example of Italian glass artistry, blending modernist aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. Ha...
Murano Glass
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
Glass
VENINI vase Veronese Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 186/199, Signed 1996
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Veronese 600.05 Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 186/199, 1996, Signed with original box e certificate. We recently had the rare opportunity to acquire an extraordina...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$731Sale Price|25% Off
Venini Bianconi Murano Pink White Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white Zanfirico ribbons with pink and black lines Italian art glass decorative fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianc...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine & Green Murano Glass 90th, Signed 2011
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
Timeless Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02 90th anniversary, in Aquamarine and Green opalino glass, diamond-engraved Venini 2011 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Orange by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
Glass
VENINI Hourglass Grey/Red Limited Edition pcs 61/199 year 2016
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI Hourglass Grey/Red Limited Edition pcs 61/199 year 2016 A striking example from Venini’s contemporary production, executed with the refined ch...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Ritagli Glass Vase in Iridescent Green and Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in iridescent green and aquamarine designed by Fulvio Bianconi in 1989. Perfect for indoor home decor as a flower vase or statement piece for any room. Numbered edi...
Art Glass
Vistosi Bianconi Murano Label Blue Red Band White Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Vistosi, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright sapphire blue and red band over white Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi for the Vistosi co...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Fulvio Bianconi model 1329 “Pezzato” vase for Venini, Italy, 1950s
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Skokie, IL
Fulvio Bianconi model 1329 “Pezzato” vase for Venini, Italy, 1950s Additional Information: Materials: Polychrome patchwork glass Dimensions: 9 1/4" H x 6 1/2" Dia. Condition: Excell...
Glass
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Yellow & Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 2008
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Venezia, IT
Vase Venini Fazzoletto, model 702.00, in Yellow & Aquamarine opalino glass, Signed 2008 with box and paperwork. This iconic Fazzoletto vase by Venini, designed in 1949 by Fulvio...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Italy, 1960s
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Milan, IT
Glass sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Colored glass block used as sample to compose screens, large windows or as single sculptures...
Glass
Fulvio Bianconi, Two Tiepoleschi Figurines, Pulcinella
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Pair of white lattimo figurines with black details. Fulvio Bianconi, designer at Venini. Very good detailed quality. White lattimo glass with black applications. The pieces belong to...
Murano Glass
"Pezzato" Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable "Pezzato" vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Signed with three-line acid stamp to underside.
Murano Glass
Fulvio Bianconi Pezzato Vase For Venini
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fulvio Bianconi Pezzato "parisi" Manufactured by Venini Shape 4406, catalog rosso 3 line acid stamp a fine period example
Art Glass
1960 Fulvio Bianconi Vistosi Murrine Murano Glass Set of 3 Vases
By Luciano Vistosi, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brescia, IT
"OH Che Bei" Set of 3 Vases Fulvio Bianconi Vistosi 1964 Green Murano Glass Square Vases with Murrine Perfect Condiction Bibliography: Rossana Bossaglia, I Vetri di Fulvio Bianconi...
Glass
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 2004, handmade in Italy
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Venezia, IT
Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00, in Aquamarine opalino glass, Diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand using the traditional m...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, "Pezzato" Vase, Murano, circa 1950–51
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A superb example of Fulvio Bianconi's iconic Pezzato series for Venini, executed in the polychrome tessere technique. Sections of colored glass — cobalt, teal, emerald, burgundy, and...
Murano Glass
Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Apple Green Straw Yellow Murano Glass
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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...
Murano Glass
Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Double Incalmo Blown Glass Vase
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Uccle, BE
Among the many designs and different techniques he experimented within his collaboration with Venini, Fulvio Bianconi used the "A incalmo" technique which requires great mastery from the glassblowers. This is an "a doppio incalmo" vase which simply means a double incalmo. Cylindrical vase, composed of three distinct colors. The base in black glass, the middle part in red glass and the upper part in blue glass. The vases were obtained by merging several "rings" of molten glass. Designed in 1951, the vase is in very good condition. It was produced in the 1950s and bears the acid seal "venini murano italia". The vase is published in many books, and is sometimes misattributed to Thomas Stearns who will be inspired by these forms and these particular techniques developed by Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini and also Ricardo Licata...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Signed 2012, 90° Anniversary
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 701.01, produced in 2012 to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Venini (1921–2011). Executed in milk-white Zanfirico glass. Hand-blown and worked free-h...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for A.V. Mazzega, Red & Clear, 1950s
By AVMazzega, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Sculptural blown glass vase with vertical bands in clear crystal, amethyst and deep Pompeian red, designed by Fulvio Bianconi for A.V. Mazzega, Murano, in the 1950s. The composition ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Ritagli 552.00 Sand/Red Murano Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Venini Designer: Fulvio Bianconi Model: Clippings 552.00 Collection: Clippings Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano...
Glass
VENINI Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Limited Edition 16/199, 2016
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Venezia, IT
Timeless Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 034.78, in Zanfirico Amethyst and Black, Limited Edition 16/199, Signed 2016 with box and certificate A perfect gift for design lovers — an aut...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$12,760Sale Price|20% Off
VENINI 1953 By Fulvio Bianconi Murano A Fasce Orizontali Art Glass Tall Vase
By Fulvio Bianconi, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Miami, FL
A fasce orizontali vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. This is a very rare art-glass vase designed by the artist Fulvio Bianconi for the Venini company, back in 1950-1953. ...
Art Glass
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Fulvio Bianconi Venini A Fasce Orizzontali bottle vase with stopper model 4581
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A fine Fulvio Bianconi for Venini A Fasce Orizzontali bottle vase with stopper documented to model 4581. Handmade of the venetian island of murano out of the finest italian art glass...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
VENINI vase Fazzoletto a Canne Murano Glass Pink Shades, Signed 2010, Italy
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-blown Fazzoletto a Canne vase by Venini, model 701.01, signed 2010, executed in multicolored filigree cane glass. The vase features the iconic “handkerchief” free-form rim, shap...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Bianconi Murano White Pink Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown intricate white and pink ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. The piece is documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the Ve...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
VENINI Hourglass Light Green/Tea Limited Edition pcs 26/500 year 1999, Italy
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Venezia, IT
Exceptional and in working condition: VENINI Hourglass Light Green/Tea Limited Edition, N. 26/500, year 1999, with original box and signed certificate. Individually mouth-blown and ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Ritagli 552.00 Lilac/Mint Murano Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Venini Designer: Fulvio Bianconi Model: Clippings 552.00 Collection: Clippings Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano...
Glass
Fulvio Bianconi ‘Fasce Orizzontali’ Carafe in Glass by Venini, 1960s
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The ‘Fasce Orizzontali’ carafe, designed by Fulvio Bianconi and produced by Venini in Murano, Italy, is an exquisite representation of mid-century Murano glass artistry and one of th...
Murano Glass
VENINI vase Fazzoletto a Canne Murano Glass, Signed 2010, handmade in Italy
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-blown Fazzoletto a Canne vase by Venini, model 701.01, executed in multicolored filigree cane glass. The vase features the iconic “handkerchief” free-form rim, shaped hot by mas...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto' in red, Venice Murano 1950s
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto' in red, Venice Murano 1950s A vintage fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase in transparent red glass. Manufactured ca. 1950s by Venini...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
“a fasce di colore” or “a fasce orrizontali” vase by Fulvio Bianconi, circa 1953
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
A monumental example of Murano blown glass, this piece reveals a rhythm of irregular horizontal bands that flow across its surface. Shades of blue, green, red, and black alternate in...
Blown Glass
Fulvio Bianconi Venini Zanfirico Latticino Fazzoletto Vase
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in New Windsor, NY
The famous handkerchief designed Venini, Murano glass vase. Crimped, creased, nipped and pulled into a one of a kind work of art in glass. Zanfirico is the method of assembling glass...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Italian Mid Century Glass Bowl by Fulvio Bianconi For Venini Italy, 1950s
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare hand blown Italian decorative mid century glass bowl by Fulvio Bianconi with great red & green colors produced by Venini Italy, 1950s. In good vintage condition with patina from...
Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Large Vase in Horizon Murano Glass
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15t...
Murano Glass
Vintage Fulvio Bianconi Murano Glass Bowl for Gino Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Fulvio Bianconi Murano Glass Bowl for Gino Mazzega - Large Colorful Glassware Art - Italy 1960s - Noble Table Decoration, Gift Idea "A FASCE" bowl by Fulvio Bianconi for Gin...
Murano Glass
$3,988Sale Price|20% Off
VENINI 1951 By Fulvio Bianconi Murano Amber Bottle Red Fasce Orizontali Art
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Miami, FL
A fasce-orizontali amber bottle designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. This is a very rare art-glass tall bottle with stoper designed by the artist Fulvio Bianconi for the Venini c...
Art Glass
VENINI Hourglass Green and Blue Signed 1998, Made in italy
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI Hourglass Green and Blue model 420.06, produced in 1998 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Highly collectible, the Hourglass series is sought after for ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
VENINI By Fulvio Bianconi Murano Women Torso Vase Soffiato Iridescent Art Glass
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Miami, FL
Women torso art glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. This is a very rare tall art glass vase created in Murano at the Venini glass company by Fulvio Bianconi. The art-glass vas...
Art Glass
Venini Murano Bianconi Teal White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Filigrana stripes Italian art glass mini decorative fazzoletto handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the Venini Company, ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Venini Bianconi Red Coral Flame Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweight
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red coral flame or "Fiammati Corallo" Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight. The piece has been documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Fulvio Bianconi Venini sculpture in Murano glass 1949 woman acid stamped.
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare original FULVIO BIANCONI sculpture in artistic Murano glassby VENINI acid stamped in the base woman.
Murano Glass
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s A Fazzoletto vase in opaline and rose glass with clear glass overlay. It was manufactured in the 1950s by Venini, Venice a...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
“Musicanti” Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano Italy
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
“Musicanti” Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano Italy (Founded in 1921). Glass figurine with polychrome decoration. Represents a slender character whose brown gla...
Blown Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Amber/Milk White Murano Glass
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
Murano Glass
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Orange/Milk with Gold details, Murano Glass, Signed 2000
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
Early-2000s Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.01, executed in orange and milk-white (lattimo) glass with applied 24-karat gold leaf details. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand to create...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fulvio Bianconi Venini Murano Azure Blue Fazzoletto Vase
By Fulvio Bianconi, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in New Windsor, NY
The famous handkerchief designed Venini, Murano glass vase. Crimped, creased, nipped and pulled into a one of a kind work of art in azure blue glass. Remarkably beautiful and delica...
Glass, Art Glass
Macchie Vase 'Model 4321', Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano, 'Italy'
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
Vase in thick transparent glass, one side of the vase decorated with a "stain" forming an abstract design (macchie means stain in Italian), this stain is dark in color, on the other ...
Blown Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Horizon Murano Glass
By Paolo Venini, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
Murano Glass
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
Glass
"Scozzese" Vase 4595 by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, 1954-1957
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brussels, BE
"Scozzese" vase 4595 by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, 1954-1957.
Murano Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Red Murano Glass
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15t...
Murano Glass
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Gray by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
Glass
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Milk White by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
Glass
$375Sale Price|25% Off
Venini Bianconi Murano Yellow Black Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Filigrana stripes Italian art glass mini decorative fazzoletto handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the Venini Company, ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pezzato Americano bowl in yellow, green, straw and black colored glass designed by Fulvio Bianconi in 1950. Manufactured by Venini, Venice ca. 1950s. With acid etched signature "Ve...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Glass Polychrome Fasce Verticali Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Montreal, QC
Blue and green striped "fasce verticali" glass bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini .Three line acid stamp to underside 'Venini Murano Italia'. Italy: circa 1950. Literature: p. 296 Venini catalogue...
Glass
Venini Ritagli 552.00 Snow Murano Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Venini Designer: Fulvio Bianconi Model: Clippings 552.00 Collection: Clippings Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano...
Glass