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Venini Decorative Objects

Italian

Beginning in the 1930s — and throughout the postwar years especially — Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing innovative modernist designers with the skilled artisans who created extraordinary chandeliers, sconces and other lighting in the centuries-old glass workshops on the Venetian island of Murano.

While the company’s co-founder, Paolo Venini (1895–1959), was himself a highly talented glassware designer, his true genius was to invite forward-thinking Italian and international designers to Murano’s hallowed workshops to create Venini pieces — among them Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli, Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, Thomas Stearns of the United States and Fulvio Bianconi.

Paolo Venini trained and practiced as a lawyer for a time, though his family had been involved with glassmaking for generations. After initially buying a share in a Venetian glass firm — he and antiques dealer Giacomo Cappellin established Vetri Soffiati Cappellin Venini & C. in 1921 — Venini took over the company as his own in 1925, and under his direction, it produced mainly classical Baroque designs.

In 1932, Venini hired the young Carlo Scarpa— who would later distinguish himself as an architect — as his lead designer. Scarpa, working in concert with practiced glass artisans, completely modernized Venini, introducing simple, pared-down forms; bright primary colors; and bold patterns such as stripes, banding and abstract compositions that utilized cross sections of murrine (glass rods).

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’s masterworks are considered by many to be his Pezzato works — colorful vases with patterns that resemble those of a patchwork quilt.

Other noteworthy and highly collectible vintage Venini works include Ponti’s dual-tone stoppered bottles (circa 1948); rare glass sculptures from the Doge series by Stearns, the first American to design for the firm; Vignelli’s striped lanterns of the 1960s; the Occhi vases with eyelet-shaped patterns by Tobia Scarpa (son of Carlo); and, with their almost zen purity, the Bolle (“bubbles”) bottles designed by Wirkkala in 1968. 

With these works — and many others by some of the creative titans of the 20th and 21st centuries — Venini has produced one of the truly great bodies of work in modern design.

Find antique and vintage Venini chandeliers, serveware, table lamps, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Candy Vase by Versace for Venini
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Candy Vase by Versace for Venini

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Candy Vase by Versace for Venini

By Versace, Venini

Located in Florence, Tuscany

This inky midnight blue hand-blown Murano glass vase was designed by Versace for Venini, Venezia, and is dressed with playful opaque candy coloured canes. It is signed and dated on t...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Venini Murano Glass and Brass Hole Holder 1940
Venini Murano Glass and Brass Hole Holder 1940

Venini Murano Glass and Brass Hole Holder 1940

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Original and Elegant photo frame for chest of drawers or coffee table, something really elegant to keep at home.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Brass

VENINI 90th Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2012, Italy
VENINI 90th Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2012, Italy

VENINI 90th Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2012, Italy

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Opachi vase 90th anniversary, model 513.00, in Ivory Murano opaline glass, designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1960 and produced in 2012. Part of Venini’s refined Opachi collection, ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994
Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994

Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994 A vintage vase from the 'Yemen' series, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1994. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice in 2002. T...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1921
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1921

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1921

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1921 Rare mouth blown (vetro soffiato) art glass vase, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1921. Manufactured by Ve...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Gio Ponti for Venini, A Canne Polychrome Vase, Murano, circa 1950s
Gio Ponti for Venini, A Canne Polychrome Vase, Murano, circa 1950s

Gio Ponti for Venini, A Canne Polychrome Vase, Murano, circa 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A commanding example of the a canne technique by Gio Ponti for Venini, executed in a generous upright trumpet form with a gently undulating, free-formed rim. Vertical canes of colore...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine & Green Murano Glass 90th, Signed 2011
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine & Green Murano Glass 90th, Signed 2011

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...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Opalino 90th vase Green Murano Glass, Signed 2012, handmade in Italy
VENINI Opalino 90th vase Green Murano Glass, Signed 2012, handmade in Italy

VENINI Opalino 90th vase Green Murano Glass, Signed 2012, handmade in Italy

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Opalino 90th anniversary vase, model 706.24, produced in 2012, signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Unusued and preserved in excellen...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Bolle vase, Green & Pink with yellow details, year 2011, 90° anniversary
VENINI Bolle vase, Green & Pink with yellow details, year 2011, 90° anniversary

VENINI Bolle vase, Green & Pink with yellow details, year 2011, 90° anniversary

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Opalino 90th anniversary vase, model 706.24, produced in 2011, signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. The Venini Bolle...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Veronese Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 188/199, Signed 1996
VENINI vase Veronese Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 188/199, Signed 1996

VENINI vase Veronese Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 188/199, Signed 1996

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Venezia, IT

Exceptional Venini Veronese vase, model 600.05, produced in 1996 as a limited edition of only 199 pieces. This example is numbered 188/199, signed on the base, and accompanied by its...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano Pink White Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase
Venini Bianconi Murano Pink White Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase

Venini Bianconi Murano Pink White Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, 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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Hourglass Orange/Aquamarine Limited Edition pcs 17/199 year 2009
VENINI Hourglass Orange/Aquamarine Limited Edition pcs 17/199 year 2009

VENINI Hourglass Orange/Aquamarine Limited Edition pcs 17/199 year 2009

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI Hourglass Orange/Aquamarine Limited Edition pcs 17/199 year 2009 A striking example from Venini’s contemporary production, this Hourglass vase...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Yemen multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2014, Design by Sottsass
VENINI vase Yemen multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2014, Design by Sottsass

VENINI vase Yemen multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2014, Design by Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Yemen multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2014 and designed by Ettore Sottsass with original box and paperwork. The Yemen vase, designed by Ettore ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Hourglass Grey/Red Limited Edition pcs 61/199 year 2016
VENINI Hourglass Grey/Red Limited Edition pcs 61/199 year 2016

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Lady Purple Murano Glass, Signed 2016, handmade in Italy
VENINI Lady Purple Murano Glass, Signed 2016, handmade in Italy

VENINI Lady Purple Murano Glass, Signed 2016, handmade in Italy

By Venini, Leonardo Ranucci

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Lady vase (2016) signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. The gently flared rim and balanced proportions enhance the richness of the colo...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Aquamarine, Grape and Mint by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Aquamarine, Grape and Mint by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Aquamarine, Grape and Mint by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ando Cosmos vase, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is made of three vases that create a sphere when united. Crystal version is available ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venitian Vase, Hand Painting Gold 24-Karat, 1960 Venini Italy
Venitian Vase, Hand Painting Gold 24-Karat, 1960 Venini Italy

Venitian Vase, Hand Painting Gold 24-Karat, 1960 Venini Italy

By Venini

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This vase is a perfume bottle, that can be used with the cap, as it, or as a vase if we put off the cap. The painting is handmade, it is a gold 24-karat painting. This is a productio...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Battuti Canoa in Green by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Venini Battuti Canoa in Green by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Venini Battuti Canoa in Green by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Battuti glass series by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Indoor use only. Dimensions: W 60 cm x D 12 cm x H 6 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Blue Horizon Murano Glass Signed 2014
VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Blue Horizon Murano Glass Signed 2014

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Blue Horizon Murano Glass Signed 2014

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Deco vase, model 707.10, produced in 2014 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperworks. The Deco series traces its origins to the ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Large Grey Milk White Inside Glass Vase

Venini Opalino Large Grey Milk White Inside Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Orange by Venini

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Orange by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Italian Design Gio Ponti Art Glass Bottle "Morandiana (V)" Venini Murano, 1950s
Italian Design Gio Ponti Art Glass Bottle "Morandiana (V)" Venini Murano, 1950s

Italian Design Gio Ponti Art Glass Bottle "Morandiana (V)" Venini Murano, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Odense, DK

An exceptionally refined "Morandiana (V)" art glass bottle designed by Gio Ponti for Venini in the 1950s, exemplifying the architect-designer's celebrated exploration of pure geometr...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Monofiore Decorative Jar with Cap in Green Blown Glass by Laura de Santillana

Monofiore Decorative Jar with Cap in Green Blown Glass by Laura de Santillana

By Venini, Laura de Santillana

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Different shapes, different colours. But all bursting with energy. Their caps recall the shapes and patterns of nature. Every Monofiore by Laura de Santillana is unique: a small prec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Rare Phesant Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Rare Phesant Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Rare Phesant Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Rare Phesant Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri for Venini A rare phesant art glass sculpture from the Bestiary series. Designed by Tony Zuccheri in 1983 and manufactured by Venini, Murano ...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

VENINI vase Re Aquamarine bubble and Bronze Murano Glass, 90° Anniversary
VENINI vase Re Aquamarine bubble and Bronze Murano Glass, 90° Anniversary

VENINI vase Re Aquamarine bubble and Bronze Murano Glass, 90° Anniversary

By Venini, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase RE 515.13 Aquamarine bubble and Bronze color Murano Glass, Signed 2012 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork and also a rare "cleaning kit" Part of t...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vetro Sommerso Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1930s
Vetro Sommerso Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1930s

Vetro Sommerso Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1930s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vetro Sommerso Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1930s A vetro sommerso bollicine bowl designed by Carlo Scarpa ca. 1936. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice in the 1930s....

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991
Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991

Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991

By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991 A monumental vase from the Kukinto series. Designed in 1991 by Timo Sarpaneva and produced 1992 by Venini, Murano. In...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Orange by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Orange by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vase “Smoking” designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy
Vase “Smoking” designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy

Vase “Smoking” designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy

By Venini, Gianni Versace

Located in Uccle, BE

Vase “Smoking” designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy (founded in 1921). Beyond his renowned fashion creations, Versace also collaborated with prestigious furniture and ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Green Venini & C., Murano Sommero a Bollicine Bowl by Carlo Scarpa c.1930s
Green Venini & C., Murano Sommero a Bollicine Bowl by Carlo Scarpa c.1930s

Green Venini & C., Murano Sommero a Bollicine Bowl by Carlo Scarpa c.1930s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Oakland, CA

Venini & C., Murano glass Sommero a Bollicine bowl c.1930s designed by architect Carlo Scarpa (1902-1978). Bubbly overlaid glass colorless and green with bursts of bubbles. A rou...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

VENINI Opachi Black Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2011, Italy
VENINI Opachi Black Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2011, Italy

VENINI Opachi Black Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2011, Italy

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Opachi vase, model 513.04, in Black Murano opaline glass, designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1960 and produced in 2011. Part of Venini’s refined Opachi collection, these vases are a...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi model 1329 “Pezzato” vase for Venini, Italy, 1950s
Fulvio Bianconi model 1329 “Pezzato” vase for Venini, Italy, 1950s

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...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Wonderful Vintage Venini Opalino Blue Art Glass Signed Dated Tall Vase
Wonderful Vintage Venini Opalino Blue Art Glass Signed Dated Tall Vase

Wonderful Vintage Venini Opalino Blue Art Glass Signed Dated Tall Vase

By Venini

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Vintage Venini Art Glass Blue Vase, Signed And Dated On Bottom Of Vase & Still Retains Sticker On Side H 14 1/4" x W 6"

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

VENINI Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano Glass, signed 2008
VENINI Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano Glass, signed 2008

VENINI Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano Glass, signed 2008

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Venezia, IT

Exceptional Venini Veronese vase, model 600.01, produced in 2008. Signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and certificate. The Veronese is one of the most cel...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2002, Italy
VENINI Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2002, Italy

VENINI Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2002, Italy

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Opachi vase, model 513.04, in ivory Murano opaline glass, designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1960 and produced in 2002. Part of Venini’s refined Opachi collection, these vases are a...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI rare vase Aurati Red & Gold Murano Glass, Signed 2006, handmade in Italy
VENINI rare vase Aurati Red & Gold Murano Glass, Signed 2006, handmade in Italy

VENINI rare vase Aurati Red & Gold Murano Glass, Signed 2006, handmade in Italy

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Aurati vase in Red Murano Glass, model 706.50, produced in 2006 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. A refined reissue of a historic Venini design, this ...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano White Pink Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Venini Bianconi Murano White Pink Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

Venini Bianconi Murano White Pink Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, 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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Labuan Vase in Milk-White with Blown Opal Glass by Venini

Labuan Vase in Milk-White with Blown Opal Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. Drawing inspiration from exotic destinations in the Far East, Paolo ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

VENINI Labuan 90th vase Acquamarine & White Murano Glass, Signed 2011
VENINI Labuan 90th vase Acquamarine & White Murano Glass, Signed 2011

VENINI Labuan 90th vase Acquamarine & White Murano Glass, Signed 2011

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Labuan 90th anniversary vase, model 706.62, produced in 2011, signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Elegant, sculptural, and unmistaka...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Iridescent glass by Venini & Co. attributed to Carlo Scarpa - Nautilus shell?
Iridescent glass by Venini & Co. attributed to Carlo Scarpa - Nautilus shell?

Iridescent glass by Venini & Co. attributed to Carlo Scarpa - Nautilus shell?

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Carlo Scarpa, Tyra Carolina Lundgren

Located in Lugo, IT

Iridescent glass by Venini & Co. attributed to Carlo Scarpa. Possible Nautilus shell. Acid stamp Venini Murano Ars. This signature was used from 1930 to 1943. Good condition. Thank you.

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Egg by Venini for 50° Anniversary Confartigianato, Italy 1997
Murano Glass Egg by Venini for 50° Anniversary Confartigianato, Italy 1997

Murano Glass Egg by Venini for 50° Anniversary Confartigianato, Italy 1997

By Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing egg with white and grey twisted cane decorations by Venini for 50th anniversary of Confartigianato in 1997. A classic Murano manufacture, the egg remains a status symbol for...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Art Glass

"Tessuto Velato", Iconic  Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
"Tessuto Velato", Iconic  Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

"Tessuto Velato", Iconic Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Bochum, NRW

A "tessuto velato" iconic piece by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Clear glass with green and black or green and white, vertically fused threads.(essuto). Opaque surface matt finish, horiz...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Apple Green Straw Yellow 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Ron Arad

By Venini, Ron Arad

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with round body and glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Di...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

A rare signed Venini Murano glass picture frame
A rare signed Venini Murano glass picture frame

A rare signed Venini Murano glass picture frame

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in London, GB

A very rare Pulegoso Murano glass picture frame designed and produced by the world famous glass house Venini C1938 . Impressed Venini Murano to easle support.

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Early 20th Century Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Brass

Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 A blue and green a fasce a spirale vase from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Laura de Santillana, Italy, Numeri Murrine Plate
Laura de Santillana, Italy, Numeri Murrine Plate

Laura de Santillana, Italy, Numeri Murrine Plate

By Laura de Santillana, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Hand welded and ground Murano glass plate with an arrangement of polychrome murrines depicting numbers from zero to nine and nine to zero. Designed in 1975 and awarded during exhi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art 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 by its original Venini box and paperwork. Striking Tornado vase...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, 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. A bulbous, spherical form with saturated sapphire color and a contrasting red glass rim provide striking visual punctuation, while the hand-blown construction displays the fluid, organic quality that defines masterful Murano glass. Venini represents the pinnacle of Murano glassmaking tradition, combining centuries-old Venetian techniques with contemporary design sensibility. Founded in 1921, the house became renowned for pushing glass as an art form through collaborations with leading designers and architects. The bold color saturation and clean modernist form exemplify Venini's approach—honoring traditional Murano craftsmanship while creating pieces that feel thoroughly modern and sculptural. In excellent condition with minor surface scuffs consistent with age and display. Etched "VENINI 2000" signature on base with "VENINI MURANO...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

VENINI vase Veronese Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 186/199, Signed 1996
VENINI vase Veronese Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 186/199, Signed 1996

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...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Alessandro Mendini for Venini Murano Glass Vase "Idalion," Italy 1994
Alessandro Mendini for Venini Murano Glass Vase "Idalion," Italy 1994

Alessandro Mendini for Venini Murano Glass Vase "Idalion," Italy 1994

By Alessandro Mendini, Venini

Located in Naples, IT

Vase from the Idalion series designed by Alessandro Mendini for Ditta Muranese Venini, light blue etched glass, signed under the base A. Mendini Venini 1994 Corresponding to drawing ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Violet by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Violet by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924 Rare mouth blown (vetro soffiato) art glass vase, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1924. Manufactured by Venini &...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Opalino Sabbiato Glass Vase in Acquamarine  by Venini

Opalino Sabbiato Glass Vase in Acquamarine by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. It appears in refined color...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Venini decorative objects, although blue editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 364 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 933 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative objects by Venini were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Fulvio Bianconi, Matteo Thun, and Napoleone Martinuzzi. Prices for Venini decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $142 and can go as high as $125,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,499.

Questions About Venini Decorative Objects

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Venini glass, first look for markings, usually found on the base or interior of glassware. Over its long history, Venini used dozens of labels and acid-stamped marks on its pieces. You can find images of these marks on the pages of trusted online resources to compare to your piece. Keep in mind that Venini's foil labels tend to come off over the years, so a lack of a marking or label doesn't necessarily mean that your piece is not a Venini. However, there are many convincing replicas of Venini glassware. As a result, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for assistance with the identification process, especially if you can't locate a label or acid mark. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Venini glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Venini glass is made in Italy. Specifically, its workshop is on the Venetian island of Murano. Beginning in the 1930s — and throughout the postwar years especially — Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing innovative modernist designers with skilled artisans who created extraordinary chandeliers, sconces and other lighting in the centuries-old glass workshops. While the company’s co-founder, Paolo Venini (1895–1959), was himself a highly talented glassware designer, his true genius was to invite forward-thinking Italian and international designers to Murano’s hallowed workshops to create Venini pieces — among them Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli, Tapio Wirkkala, Thomas Stearns and Fulvio Bianconi. Shop a variety of Venini glass on 1stDibs.