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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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Creator: Venini
21st Century Coccio Glass Vase in Ivory/Tea by Venini

21st Century Coccio Glass Vase in Ivory/Tea by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

It should belong to the Paleolithic collection of a Museum of Prehistory. A mysterious artifact smuggled by some art dealer. A modern archeological discovery made from murrine in 198...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Bulgarov 1970 Blue & Green Color Striped Blown Murano Glass Vase, Italy
Venini Bulgarov 1970 Blue & Green Color Striped Blown Murano Glass Vase, Italy

Venini Bulgarov 1970 Blue & Green Color Striped Blown Murano Glass Vase, Italy

By Venini

Located in Miami, FL

Venini Bulgarov 1970 engraved blown blue & green striped Murano art glass vase. Opening measures: 2 inches diameter. Italian Art Glass par excellence. A-843-335

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

21st Century Labuan Glass Vase in Black by VeniniRiedizione

21st Century Labuan Glass Vase in Black by VeniniRiedizione

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Drawing inspiration from exotic destinations in the Far East, Paolo Venini opted for a rich and intense color palette to present the Labuan vase to the world, sure to impress. A jour...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Serpente Plate in Milk-White with Turquoise Detail by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Serpente Plate in Milk-White with Turquoise Detail by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Serpente plate in milk-white/turquoise by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. Blown handmade and cut glass plate with the “Murrine” technique. Co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Aquamarine 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

Venini Murano Glass “Tree of Life” Egg Sculpture, 2017, Edition 64/399
Venini Murano Glass “Tree of Life” Egg Sculpture, 2017, Edition 64/399

Venini Murano Glass “Tree of Life” Egg Sculpture, 2017, Edition 64/399

By Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Egg sculpture Limited Edition, Clear Green Murano Glass and wooden support Blown-glass sculpture by Venini, produced in 2017 as a numbered edition for the Ravenna Festival. Ex...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto total White Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary Signed 2012
VENINI vase Fazzoletto total White Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary Signed 2012

VENINI vase Fazzoletto total White Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary Signed 2012

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00 90th Anniversary, in White glass,, diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork. Special-edition produced in 2012 to commemorate Ve...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Red
Venini Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Red

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Carnevale glass vase collection, designed and manufactured by Venini, features two different shaped vases. Indoor use only. Dimensi...

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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 Vase Fazzoletto by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
Venini Vase Fazzoletto by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s

Venini Vase Fazzoletto by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Buffalo, NY

Venini Vase Fazzoletto by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s A large Fazzoletto vase in lattimo glass with white and black glass overlay. It was manufacture...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

A rare Venini Murano "Filigrana a Retice" glass and brass frame by Carlo Scarpa
A rare Venini Murano "Filigrana a Retice" glass and brass frame by Carlo Scarpa

A rare Venini Murano "Filigrana a Retice" glass and brass frame by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in London, GB

A rare 1930s Venini & Co Murano "Filigrana a Reticello" glass frame by Carlo Scarpa, The Murano glass frame has a brass, etched inner solid brass frame, with central etched coll...

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1930s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Brass

Incise Glass Bottle in Bronze by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Bronze 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

“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. Blown-glass vase with a finely cut inciso surface, a hallmark of Paolo Venini’s work in the 1950s. Its slender silhouette and soft grey-b...

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

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Blown Glass

“Orlo” by Pierre Charpin, set of two Murano glass vases
“Orlo” by Pierre Charpin, set of two Murano glass vases

“Orlo” by Pierre Charpin, set of two Murano glass vases

By Venini, Pierre Charpin

Located in Uccle, BE

“Orlo” by Pierre Charpin, set of two Murano glass vases. Designed by Pierre Charpin for Venini, the Orlo vases are distinguished by their clean lines and architectural silhouette, de...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown 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

Decorative sculpture depicting a fish by Ken Scott, Venini, Murano, Italy, 1951
Decorative sculpture depicting a fish by Ken Scott, Venini, Murano, Italy, 1951

Decorative sculpture depicting a fish by Ken Scott, Venini, Murano, Italy, 1951

By Ken Scott, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Decorative sculpture depicting a fish by Ken Scott, Venini, Murano, Italy, 1951. Blown Murano glass sculpture depicting a stylized fish, designed by Ken Scott for the Venini glasswor...

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

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Blown Glass

Venini Vase Fazzoletto in Green, Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
Venini Vase Fazzoletto in Green, Fulvio Bianconi 1950s

Venini Vase Fazzoletto in Green, Fulvio Bianconi 1950s

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini Vase Fazzoletto in Green, Fulvio Bianconi 1950s A Fazzoletto vase in transparent green glass. Manufactured in the 1950s by Venini, Venic...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Red Milk White Inside by Venini

Opalino Glass Vase in Red Milk White Inside by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in aquamarine colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Robert Mapplethorpe's Venini Bianconi Fazzoletto Opaque White & Oyster-Green
Robert Mapplethorpe's Venini Bianconi Fazzoletto Opaque White & Oyster-Green

Robert Mapplethorpe's Venini Bianconi Fazzoletto Opaque White & Oyster-Green

By Venini

Located in Sharon, CT

An early large Venini Fazzoletto Vase. By Venini to the Fulvio Bianconi design, circa 1950. Signed clearly with the three line signature. Retains stickers from Christies. This is lot 130 from 1989 Robert Mapplethorpe Collection Christies Auction.

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

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Glass

Venini Black Belt Otto Tall Glass Vase in Crystal and Pink by Peter Marino
Venini Black Belt Otto Tall Glass Vase in Crystal and Pink by Peter Marino

Venini Black Belt Otto Tall Glass Vase in Crystal and Pink by Peter Marino

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in crystal and light pink with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Small Dish in Green Glass, Venini Murano, Ca. 1930s
Small Dish in Green Glass, Venini Murano, Ca. 1930s

Small Dish in Green Glass, Venini Murano, Ca. 1930s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Small dish in green glass, Venini Murano ca. 1930s A small glass dish in transparent green glass, most probably designed by Carlo Scarpa. Manufacture...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fazzoletto Bicolore Large Vase in Ox Blood Red & Cipria Pink

Fazzoletto Bicolore Large Vase in Ox Blood Red & Cipria Pink

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Carlo Scarpa "bianchi aurati" for Venini 1934
Carlo Scarpa "bianchi aurati" for Venini 1934

Carlo Scarpa "bianchi aurati" for Venini 1934

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

CARLO SCARPA (1906-1978) A RARE 'LATTIMO AURATO' VASE, CIRCA 1934 produced by Venini, hand-blown glass with gold foil inclusions 20 cm. high. 2 line acid stamp. Unfortunately the si...

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1930s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Venini Deco Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in red designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on 1stdi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Orange Milk White Inside Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Orange Milk White Inside Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Op...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vase Ventaglio by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano, Italy
Vase Ventaglio by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano, Italy

Vase Ventaglio by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano, Italy

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Uccle, BE

On the occasion of the 8th Milan Triennale, Paolo Venini asked Fulvio Bianconi to imagine some exclusively decorative pieces. Bianconi presented a hat, shoes, hands and gloves, which...

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

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Art Glass

Vase Opulus, Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini, 1972
Vase Opulus, Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini, 1972

Vase Opulus, Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini, 1972

By Karlsson Brigitta, Venini, Ove Thorssen

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vase Opulus, Brigitta Karlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini 1972 A vase of the opulus series designed by Brigitta Karlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini 1972. Ribbed blue glass fused i...

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

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Art Glass

Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini
Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini

Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini

By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini A calla vase in filigrana glass designed by Tyra Lundgren in 1948, manufactured by Venini, Venice 1981. Incised signa...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano
Large Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano

Large Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano

By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano A large tessuto glass bowl made of transparent glass decorated with fine red canes and an iridized surface. The bowl has a wav...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Horizon Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Horizon Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Sapphire Milk White Inside by Venini

Opalino Glass Vase in Sapphire Milk White Inside by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in aquamarine colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Macchie Vase 'Model 4321', Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano, 'Italy'
Macchie Vase 'Model 4321', Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano, 'Italy'

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 ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown 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

Incise Glass Bottle in Grass Green by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Grass Green 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 of the viewers, who just can’t refrain from taking the lid off to peek inside and find out the truth. Additional information: Material: Blown, engraved Color: Grass green...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Paolo Venini Inciso Vase
Paolo Venini Inciso Vase

Paolo Venini Inciso Vase

By Venini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a clean example with pleasing proportions

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

21st Century Yemen Glass Vase in Multicolor by Ettore Sottsass

21st Century Yemen Glass Vase in Multicolor by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in murano, IT

A black sphere is reflected in Coral and in delicate tones of light green, celebrating the country that inspired it. Volumes reflecting each other like mirrors. In his mind, Ettore S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

1980's Signed Venini White Mezza Filigrana Murano Glass Bowl
1980's Signed Venini White Mezza Filigrana Murano Glass Bowl

1980's Signed Venini White Mezza Filigrana Murano Glass Bowl

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Murano glass bowl. By Venini. In colorless glass with fused thread of opaque white lattimo. Likely inspired by one of Carlo Scarpa's early designs. Signed with an etched ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

21st Century Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean Colour by Paolo Venini

21st Century Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean Colour by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in murano, IT

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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Fazzoletto 700.02 Medium Iceberg - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani
Venini Fazzoletto 700.02 Medium Iceberg - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

Venini Fazzoletto 700.02 Medium Iceberg - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini Model: Handkerchief 700.02 - Medium Collection: Handkerchief Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your in...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Red Italian Venini Art Glass Vase, 1981 8.5" Tall
Red Italian Venini Art Glass Vase, 1981 8.5" Tall

Red Italian Venini Art Glass Vase, 1981 8.5" Tall

By Venini

Located in Toledo, OH

Red Venini Italian art glass vase signed and dated 1981. 8.5" tall x 8" in diameter.

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1980s European Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Lattimo - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Lattimo - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Lattimo - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Labuan 706.63 Collection: Labuan Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase. Stories and mysteries o...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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 striped drizzle.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Murano Italy Glass Blue Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1992
Venini Murano Italy Glass Blue Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1992

Venini Murano Italy Glass Blue Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1992

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Amazing and fabulous Italian handmade and blown bottle in light blue color glass with stopper, from the “Velati” series designed and produced by Ven...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venitian Vase, Hand Painting Gold 24-Karat, 1970, Venini
Venitian Vase, Hand Painting Gold 24-Karat, 1970, Venini

Venitian Vase, Hand Painting Gold 24-Karat, 1970, Venini

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 product...

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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

21st Century Tiara Small Glass Vase in Amber by Francesco Lucchese

21st Century Tiara Small Glass Vase in Amber by Francesco Lucchese

By Venini, Francesco Lucchese

Located in murano, IT

Tiara 706.65 H32 AA FILO OZ Additional Information: Material: Glass Color: Amber Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 32 cm Available in other color options: Horizon, orange Available in other size...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Grey by Venini

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Grey by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Opalino technique. This method was first introduced in the 15th century to make gl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Black Belt Ovale Small Glass Vase in Black/Crystal/Grass Green

21st Century Black Belt Ovale Small Glass Vase in Black/Crystal/Grass Green

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

Appealing to the eye, to the touch and to the mind. This work by Peter Marino was designed to be the most provocative one in the Fornace (Kiln). Striking beauty. The Triangolo collec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Murrine Romane Multicolor Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Murrine Romane Multicolor Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Murrine Romane Multicolor Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Murrine Romane bowl in multicolor by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. These Murrine are called “roman” due to their graphic signs and because they...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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

This elegant and subtly impactful Mid-Century Modernist Two-Toned Frosted Black Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase is by Venini and originates from Italy during the latter half of the 20th...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vase Venini Murana 030.57 Glicine design Fabio Novembre - READY FOR SHIPMENT
Vase Venini Murana 030.57 Glicine design Fabio Novembre - READY FOR SHIPMENT

Vase Venini Murana 030.57 Glicine design Fabio Novembre - READY FOR SHIPMENT

By Fabio Novembre, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Venini - Murana Vase Mod. 030.57 Design: Fabio Novembre The Murana Vase features, at the heart of its elegant silhouette, a mask that evokes the rich iconography of the Venetian Car...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Labuan Glass Vase in Milk-White by Venini Riedizione

21st Century Labuan Glass Vase in Milk-White by Venini Riedizione

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Drawing inspiration from exotic destinations in the Far East, Paolo Venini opted for a rich and intense color palette to present the Labuan vase to the world, sure to impress. A jour...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Fazzoletto Sabbiato Large Vase in Rio Green, Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini
Fazzoletto Sabbiato Large Vase in Rio Green, Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini

Fazzoletto Sabbiato Large Vase in Rio Green, Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo 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. A light summer breeze leads us to discover the iconic Venini collection...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Dama Glass Vase W & Milk-White & Black Murrine Geometric Pattern

Venini Dama Glass Vase W & Milk-White & Black Murrine Geometric Pattern

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Dama glass vase in milk-white/black. Handmade blown glass with “Murrine” technique. Color: Milk-White/Black Technique: Murrine Dimensions: Ø 20...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Short Glass Vase in Straw Yellow Red Thread by Venini

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Short Glass Vase in Straw Yellow Red Thread by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Moka - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Moka - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Moka - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Opaline 706.38 - Small Collection: Opaline Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano glas...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Indigo by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Indigo by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in aquamarine designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 26 cm diameter x...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Prune by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Prune 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

Venini Murano Italy Glass Green Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1981
Venini Murano Italy Glass Green Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1981

Venini Murano Italy Glass Green Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1981

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Amazing and fabulous Italian handmade and blown bottle in green color glass with stopper, from the “Velati” series designed and produced by Venini Murano in 1981. Original Venini Murano label...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Crystal by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Crystal by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Crystal 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

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.