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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
Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Sapphire Cipria Pink Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Sapphire Cipria Pink Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo 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

Fulvio Bianconi Blue Handkerchief Bowl from Venini,  Murano Italy
Fulvio Bianconi Blue Handkerchief Bowl from Venini,  Murano Italy

Fulvio Bianconi Blue Handkerchief Bowl from Venini, Murano Italy

By Venini

Located in Stockholm, SE

Handkerchief bowl/vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Murano. This fazzoletto bowl features zanfirico glass with lattimo white netted vertical cane and light blue ribbons, s...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Incamiciato vase mod. 3314, signed VENINI Italia, design by Tomaso BUZZI. 1982
Incamiciato vase mod. 3314, signed VENINI Italia, design by Tomaso BUZZI. 1982

Incamiciato vase mod. 3314, signed VENINI Italia, design by Tomaso BUZZI. 1982

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Torino, IT

Blown glass vase Wrapped 3314, signed VENINI Italy, design by Tomaso BUZZI. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1982 DESIGNER Tomaso BUZZI MARK Venini MODEL 'Wrapped' 3314 MATERIALS Blown glas...

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vase from the series “a fasce orizzontali” by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Vase from the series “a fasce orizzontali” by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Vase from the series “a fasce orizzontali” by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Uccle, BE

Vase from the series “a fasce orizzontali” by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini (Murano), Itlay. Blown blue glass vase decorated with two red bands applied hot. The form features a straight cy...

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

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Blown Glass

Handshake, a Post-War Lattimo Art Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Handshake, a Post-War Lattimo Art Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

Handshake, a Post-War Lattimo Art Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An exceptionally rare figurine by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini & Co. Referred to as 'Handshake', the model consists of a gloved hand with a scalloped cuff shaking hands with a naked...

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

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Murano Glass

Bird Sculpture by Tyra Lundgren for Venini 1930s
Bird Sculpture by Tyra Lundgren for Venini 1930s

Bird Sculpture by Tyra Lundgren for Venini 1930s

By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Bird Sculpture by Tyra Lundgren for Venini 1930s A rare bird sculpture made of straw colored glass decorated with an iridized surface. Designed by Tyra Lundgren in 1938, manufacture...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini vase Opulus Clear & Smoky Murano Glass, Signed 1990, Made in Italy
Venini vase Opulus Clear & Smoky Murano Glass, Signed 1990, Made in Italy

Venini vase Opulus Clear & Smoky Murano Glass, Signed 1990, Made in Italy

By Karlsson Brigitta, Venini, Ove Thorssen

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini vase Opulus Clear and Smoky Murano Glass, Signed 1990, model 611.01, designed by Brigitte Carlsson and Ove Thorssen, accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. A r...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Horizon Red Thread Rim by Venini

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Horizon Red Thread Rim 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

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Crystal and Aquamarine by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Crystal and Aquamarine by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Crystal and Aquamarine by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ando time hourglass, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is a limited edition of 49 art pieces (per color) plus an additional 20 P.d.A. a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Small Black Belt Triangular Glass in Crystal and Tea by Peter Marino
Venini Small Black Belt Triangular Glass in Crystal and Tea by Peter Marino

Venini Small Black Belt Triangular Glass in Crystal and Tea by Peter Marino

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in transparent crystal and tea with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. A...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Mexico Vase by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s
Large Mexico Vase by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s

Large Mexico Vase by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Mexico Vase by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s A rare vase of the Mexico series. Designed by Toni Zuccheri, manufactured by Venini, Venice in the 1970s. Thick 'pasta vitrea' gl...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Riflessi Medium Vase in Multicolor Glass by Michela Catta

Riflessi Medium Vase in Multicolor Glass by Michela Catta

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Endless shades of lagoon water enliven, like strokes of paint, the glass surface in all its forms. These unique creations, blown and crafted free-hand with the skilful Canne techniq...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Red by Venini

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Red 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

20th Century, Toni Zuccheri Orange Vase from "Tronchi" series, for Venini 70s
20th Century, Toni Zuccheri Orange Vase from "Tronchi" series, for Venini 70s

20th Century, Toni Zuccheri Orange Vase from "Tronchi" series, for Venini 70s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Turin, Turin

Toni Zuccheri attended the faculty of architecture in Venice under the guidance of Gardella, Albini, Scarpa and Samonà. He began collaborating with VENINI in the 1960s: his first gl...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Riflessi Small Vase in Multicolor Glass by Michela Catta

Riflessi Small Vase in Multicolor Glass by Michela Catta

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Endless shades of lagoon water enliven, like strokes of paint, the glass surface in all its forms. These unique creations, blown and crafted free-hand with the skilful Canne techniq...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Riccardo Licata Murano Doppio Incalmo Murrine Italian Art Glass Vase
Venini Riccardo Licata Murano Doppio Incalmo Murrine Italian Art Glass Vase

Venini Riccardo Licata Murano Doppio Incalmo Murrine Italian Art Glass Vase

By Venini, Riccardo Licata

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Exceptional, very rare vintage Murano hand blown white and yellow murrines Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer and painter Riccardo Licata for Venini, 1955-1956, in...

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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine

Venini Medium Black Belt Oval Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino
Venini Medium Black Belt Oval Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino

Venini Medium Black Belt Oval Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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

Venini Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Talpa by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Talpa by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Historical vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opal glass with round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed with a sandblasted coat. Dimensions available: Ø23xH24,5cm Kg: ~ 2,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art 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

Incamiciato blue blown glass vase, design Carlo SCARPA for VENINI. 1994
Incamiciato blue blown glass vase, design Carlo SCARPA for VENINI. 1994

Incamiciato blue blown glass vase, design Carlo SCARPA for VENINI. 1994

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Torino, IT

Vase made of glass blown blue Wrapped, design Carlo SCARPA for VENINI. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1994 AUTHOR Charles SCARPA (1906-1978) was an Italian architect, designer and academic, ...

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1990s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Grey Red Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Grey Red Thread Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore balloton medium vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Milk White Milk White Inside by Venini

Opalino Glass Vase in Milk White 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

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

Venini Monofiori Acquamarine Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
Venini Monofiori Acquamarine Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana

Venini Monofiori Acquamarine Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana

By Venini, Laura de Santillana

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Monofiori glass vase in aquamarine by Laura de Santillana. “Monofiori” blown handmade glass with stoppers in various forms and colors. Item l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Small Leaf Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini 1950s
Small Leaf Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini 1950s

Small Leaf Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini 1950s

By Venini, Tyra Lundgren Carolina

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Small Leaf Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini 1950s Small bowl made of green glass with regular air bubble decoration and a pinched rim. Designed by Tyra Lundgren in the 1930s, manufa...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Grape Red Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Grape Red Thread Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Balloton, a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini Art Glass Vase of the "Quarzi" Series, Murano, 2004 A large vase of the "Quarzi" series by Venini, Murano 2004. Coral red glass with superimposed decoration in gold and silve...

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

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Art Glass

Venini Opalino Medium Vase in Amber Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Medium Vase in Amber Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Opalino Medium Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional O...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Contrasto Vase in Crystal and Mint Green Blown Glass by Michela Cattai

Contrasto Vase in Crystal and Mint Green Blown Glass by Michela Cattai

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Sleek and opaque blown glass – crafted using the "Mano Volante" technique – is juxtaposed with a shimmering multifaceted gem made from "cotisso" glass. An interplay that lends character and uniqueness to the work. Glass comes to life in a work that is almost organic. These two pieces by Michela Cattai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Orange Red Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Orange Red Thread Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Black Black Inside Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Black Black 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 Opalino technique. This method...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Horizon Amber Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Horizon Amber 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano 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

Labuan Vase in Grey with Blown Opal Glass by Venini

Labuan Vase in Grey 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

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Milk White by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Horizon Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Horizon Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo 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. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Idria Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass
Venini Idria Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass

Venini Idria Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Idria large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Ancient Greek water vessel sheds its skin, as terracotta gives way to glass, thanks to Venini. Its design speaks of bygone days ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Gemme Triangular Glass Vase in Red by Venini
Gemme Triangular Glass Vase in Red by Venini

Gemme Triangular Glass Vase in Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in red designed in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on 1st...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art 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

Materials

Art Glass

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

Italian Red and White Murano Glass Vase by Venini

By Venini

Located in Meda, MB

Vase in blown opal glass, red on the outside and white on the inside, produced by Venini in Murano, Venice (Italy). Signed under the base 'Venini 2006'.

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano 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

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

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

Original Versace for Venini Rivoli Vase
Original Versace for Venini Rivoli Vase

Original Versace for Venini Rivoli Vase

By Venini, Versace

Located in North Miami, FL

Documentation and original Venini Murano brochure for this exquisite and rare Versace designed vase. Numbered and limited edition. Marked with Venini l...

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Tobia Scarpa Vase 'occhi' for Venini, ca. 1970
Tobia Scarpa Vase 'occhi' for Venini, ca. 1970

Tobia Scarpa Vase 'occhi' for Venini, ca. 1970

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Tobia Scarpa Vase 'occhi' for Venini, ca. 1970 A white 'occhi' murrine vase designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1960, manufactured by Venini, Venice ca. 1970. Etched signature 'venini itali...

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

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Art 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

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

Venini Clessidre Glass Hourglass in Pink and Gray by Fulvio Bianconi

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Clessidre Hourglass, designed by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi, was originally designed in 1957. Available in different colors, the grey / mint green version is a limited edition ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Medium Black Belt Triangular Glass in Crystal and Black by Peter Marino
Venini Medium Black Belt Triangular Glass in Crystal and Black by Peter Marino

Venini Medium Black Belt Triangular Glass in Crystal and Black by Peter Marino

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Grey 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

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Apple Green Red Thread by Venini
Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Apple Green Red Thread by Venini

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Apple Green Red Thread by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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

Contrasto Vase in Crystal and Grape Blown Glass by Michela Cattai

Contrasto Vase in Crystal and Grape Blown Glass by Michela Cattai

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Sleek and opaque blown glass – crafted using the "Mano Volante" technique – is juxtaposed with a shimmering multifaceted gem made from "cotisso" glass. An interplay that lends character and uniqueness to the work. Glass comes to life in a work that is almost organic. These two pieces by Michela Cattai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Pink and Straw Yellow by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Pink and Straw Yellow by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Pink and Straw Yellow by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ando time hourglass, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is a limited edition of 49 art pieces (per color) plus an additional 20 P.d.A. a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Deco Large Vase in Ox Blood Red Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Large Vase in Ox Blood Red Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of color and in three sizes. Rhythm" ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Murano Art Glass Vase Bifilo by Toni Zuccheri for Venini ca. 1970s
Murano Art Glass Vase Bifilo by Toni Zuccheri for Venini ca. 1970s

Murano Art Glass Vase Bifilo by Toni Zuccheri for Venini ca. 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Murano Art Glass Vase Bifilo by Toni Zuccheri for Venini ca. 1970s A rare art glass vase with spiral cane decoration in green and brown. The name of this series is 'Bifilo'. Designe...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Battuti Large Bowl in Cipria Pink Glass

Battuti Large Bowl in Cipria Pink Glass

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

From the solid blown glass base grow shapes with undulating edges. Transparencies that thicken with furrows and lines carved by the glass masters’ beating of the grindstone. Addit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown 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.