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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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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

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown 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 Carlo Scarpa, Venini

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

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

Laura Diaz de Santillana "Munchen" 2-Piece Blown Glass Vessel for Venini Murano
Laura Diaz de Santillana "Munchen" 2-Piece Blown Glass Vessel for Venini Murano

Laura Diaz de Santillana "Munchen" 2-Piece Blown Glass Vessel for Venini Murano

By Venini, Laura Diaz de Santillana

Located in Miami, FL

Massive 1984 Venini blown and sculpted glass vessel by Laura Diaz de Santillana (b.1955) daughter of Anna Venini and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Laura joined Venini in 1976 and shar...

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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

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

Materials

Art Glass

1950's Large Horizontal White Filigrana Murano Glass Photo Frame by Venini
1950's Large Horizontal White Filigrana Murano Glass Photo Frame by Venini

1950's Large Horizontal White Filigrana Murano Glass Photo Frame by Venini

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful horizontal photo frame is very rare. It is purely in the vénitien glass manufacturing tradition. The technique used to get this rich optical effect is called filigran...

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Indigo by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Indigo 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

Materials

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

Materials

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

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

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

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Truncated cone vase from the “Incisi” series designed by Paolo Venini for Venini Murano, heavy blown glass with overlapping colors of amethyst, crystal and carnelian, etched on the o...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Murano Italy Green Glass Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1996
Venini Murano Italy Green Glass Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1996

Venini Murano Italy Green Glass Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1996

By Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Amazing and fabulous very rare Italian handmade and blown bottle in light green color glass with stopper, from the “Velati” series designed and prod...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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 Tadao Ando, Venini

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

Materials

Glass

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Tea, Red and Gray by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Tea, Red and Gray by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Tea, Red and Gray 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

Materials

Glass

Venini Happy Pills 027.29 Glass Sculpture, Orange & Black Design Fabio Novembre
Venini Happy Pills 027.29 Glass Sculpture, Orange & Black Design Fabio Novembre

Venini Happy Pills 027.29 Glass Sculpture, Orange & Black Design Fabio Novembre

By Venini, Fabio Novembre

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Fabio Novembre Model: Happy Pills 027.29 Collection: Happy Pills Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Murano glass. The Happy Pill...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Grey/Indigo by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Grey/Indigo 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

Materials

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Double incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata
Double incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

Double incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

By Riccardo Licata, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Double incalmo e murrina Riccardo Licata – Blown glass vase – Venini Murano. Vase with an irregular flattened cross-section in double incalmo blue and green transparent glass. Centra...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Paolo Venini Murano Signed Blue Inciso Technique Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Paolo Venini Murano Signed Blue Inciso Technique Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

Paolo Venini Murano Signed Blue Inciso Technique Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso blue and peachy color Italian art glass flower vase. Designed by Paolo Venini, circa 1955 for Venini e. Co. The vase has an elegant taper...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Battuti/Canoe Bowl in Aquamarine Glass

Battuti/Canoe Bowl in Aquamarine Glass

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

It reveals itself like a shell gaping open, in tones of crystal, aquamarine and shaded pink Alexandrite. Its translucent appearance is the result of t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grey Acquamarine Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grey Acquamarine 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

Materials

Murano 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

Materials

Glass

Blue and Green Murano Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Italy 1988
Blue and Green Murano Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Italy 1988

Blue and Green Murano Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Italy 1988

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Astonishing blue and green Murano glass bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Signed “Venini88” on the bottom, as shown in the pictures. Made in Italy in 1988.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

White Glass Opalini Bowl by Venini
White Glass Opalini Bowl by Venini

White Glass Opalini Bowl by Venini

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare large opaque white glass footed bowl by Venini. It bears a Mid-Century acid-etched circle mark in the polished pontil to the base. Diameter: circa 15.25 in. Items p...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grape and Pink Murano Glass
Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grape and Pink Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grape and Pink Murano Glass

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Clessidra hourglass in grape and pink Murano glass by Paolo Venini and Riedizione. Limited edition in 99 art pieces each. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano 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

Materials

Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Apple Green by Venini

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Apple Green 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

Materials

Blown 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

Venini Art Glass Vase 'Cinesi' by Tobia Scarpa, Murano 1960
Venini Art Glass Vase 'Cinesi' by Tobia Scarpa, Murano 1960

Venini Art Glass Vase 'Cinesi' by Tobia Scarpa, Murano 1960

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini Art Glass Vase 'Cinesi' by Tobia Scarpa, Murano 1960 A vintage art glass vase of the 'Cinesi' o 'Opaconi' series. Mouthblown opaque indigo glass with an iridized finish. Desi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Monofiore Sapphire Blue Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
Venini Monofiore Sapphire Blue Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana

Venini Monofiore Sapphire Blue Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana

By Venini, Laura de Santillana

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Anatre Glass Duck Sculpture in Black and Gold by Toni Zuccheri

Venini Anatre Glass Duck Sculpture in Black and Gold by Toni Zuccheri

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Anatre sculpture by Toni Zuccheri. Numbered edition for year. Sculpture handblown glass.  Technique: Beaten, canes and filigree, engraved Dimensions: Ø 30 cm, H 19 cm Ye...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Horizon Red Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Horizon 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

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Grey 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

Venini Yemen Geometric Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Ettore Sottsass
Venini Yemen Geometric Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Yemen Geometric Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with geometric, circular shaped body and triangular neck and base. Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1994. Featured in coral red, milk-white, black and light green col...

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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 Sabbiato Large Glass Vase in Orange by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

Fazzoletto Sabbiato 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. 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

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

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

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Ritagli Glass Vase in Iridescent Red by Fulvio Bianconi
Venini Ritagli Glass Vase in Iridescent Red by Fulvio Bianconi

Venini Ritagli Glass Vase in Iridescent Red by Fulvio Bianconi

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in iridescent red designed by Fulvio Bianconi in 1989. Perfect for indoor home decor as a flower vase or statement piece for any room. Numbered edition for year. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Occhi Vase in Red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa
Occhi Vase in Red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa

Occhi Vase in Red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Occhi vase collection, designed by Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, consists of three different vases made of crystal murrine and coral glass. Indo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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 Pavoncella Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri

Venini Pavoncella Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Pavoncella sculpture by Toni Zuccheri. Numbered edition for year. Sculpture hand-blown glass. Technique: Canes and Filigree Dimensions: Ø 31 cm, H 23 cm Year of Manufactu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Venini Serpente Plate in Black with Coral Red Detail by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Serpente Plate in Black with Coral Red Detail by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Serpente plate in black/coral red by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. Blown handmade and cut glass plate with the “Murrine” technique. Color: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown 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

Venini Monofiore Balloton Extra Large Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass
Venini Monofiore Balloton Extra Large Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Extra Large Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton extra 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: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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

Materials

Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Grey Milk White Inside Murano Glass

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Grey/Horizon by Fulvio Bianconi & Venini

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Grey/Horizon by Fulvio Bianconi & 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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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Acquamarine by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Acquamarine 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

Gemme Short Glass Vase in Grass Green by Venini
Gemme Short Glass Vase in Grass Green by Venini

Gemme Short Glass Vase in Grass Green by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in grass green designed in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other color...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Sapphire Milk White Inside Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Sapphire 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

Anni Trenta Short Glass Bowl in Red by Venini
Anni Trenta Short Glass Bowl in Red by Venini

Anni Trenta Short Glass Bowl in Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass bowl in red. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on 1stdibs. Dimens...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1980s signed
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1980s signed

Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1980s signed

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Murano glass bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the fine Italian manufacturer Venini in the 1980s. The vase is part of the "Coreani" series. The workmanship is particular, in tran...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Small Clessidra Hourglass in Grey & Red

Venini Small Clessidra Hourglass in Grey & Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Clessidre glass vase in Gray/red. Limited edition in 199 art pieces for each color. Color: Gray/Red Technique: Incalmo Dimensions: Ø 13.5 ...

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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 Opalino Small Vase in Apple Green Milk White Inside Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Apple Green 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Large Sapphire - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Large Sapphire - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Large Sapphire - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Monofiori Balloton 100.29 - Large Collection: Monofiori Balloton Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glas...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Tobia Scarpa Vase "Occhi" for Venini, circa 1960 A white 'occhi' murrine vase designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1960, manufactured by Venini, Venice ca. 1960. Acid stamped signature 'veni...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century 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.