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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
Deco Medium Vase in Black Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Black 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 colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Riflessi Large Vase in Multicolor Glass by Michela Catta

Riflessi Large 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

Vase Merletto, Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini, Murano
Vase Merletto, Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini, Murano

Vase Merletto, Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini, Murano

By Venini, Karlsson Brigitta, Ove Thorssen

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vase Merletto, Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini, Murano A large vase of the Merletto series designed by Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini ca. 1972. Manufact...

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

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Art Glass, Murano 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...

Category

2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Bolle Vase in Grass Green, Amber-Yellow and Violet by Tapio Wirkkala

Bolle Vase in Grass Green, Amber-Yellow and Violet by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Apple green, yellow and purple. Three distinct spaces of colour that blend together thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, a process by whi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Black Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Black 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

Materials

Murano Glass

Clessidra Hourglass in Gray and Red Glass by Venini

Clessidra Hourglass in Gray and Red Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Perfectly balanced between two different colours, the sand flows through the sleek glass chambers made using the Incalmo technique, taking on its colour and becoming a part of it. Grains of sand, impalpable and imperceptible as a whole, yet so real, like time passing. Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini sealed it in the Clessidra in 1957 Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so real, like time ticking away. Clessidra – designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1957 – evolves in 2015, taking on a more sinuous, feminine appearance. Perfectly balanced between two different colors, sand flows through sleek glass, crafted using the Incalmo technique; as it flows, it gradually colors and becomes an integral part of the glass. Additional Information: Material: Glass, sand Color: Gray/red Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 28 cm Available in other color options: Green river /Powder pink...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Orange by Venini

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Orange by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Deco Small Vase in Ox Blood Red Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Small 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 colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Horizon Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Horizon Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with pinched rim in aquamarine and mint designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Art Glass Bottle with Fasce Decoration in Yellow, Murano 1950s
Venini Art Glass Bottle with Fasce Decoration in Yellow, Murano 1950s

Venini Art Glass Bottle with Fasce Decoration in Yellow, Murano 1950s

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini art glass bottle with Fasce decoration in yellow, Murano 1950s A large art glass bottle in white opaque glass with yellow stopper and a yellow "a fascia" band on the body as ...

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Bianconi for Venini Fan Vase
Bianconi for Venini Fan Vase

Bianconi for Venini Fan Vase

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Italian Art Glass Fan vase, by Flavio Bianconi for Venini, circa 1940's. This example is in excellent, original condition, free of damage or rep...

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

Materials

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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...

Category

2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Kukinto Short Glass Vase in Multicolor by Timo Sarpaneva

Kukinto Short Glass Vase in Multicolor by Timo Sarpaneva

By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With grace and harmony, glass appears as if floating in the air. It comes to life and starts to move. It moves from tones of Red to Apple Green and Sapphire blue, before ending on cl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Milk White Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Milk White Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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: Ø23 x H24,5cm Kg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Monofiore Sapphire Yellow Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
Monofiore Sapphire Yellow Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana

Monofiore Sapphire Yellow Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana

By Laura de Santillana, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiori glass bottle collection, designed by Laura de Santillana and manufactured by Venini, features six different shaped bottles. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 9 cm, H 15 /...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Incisi Thin Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini
Venini Incisi Thin Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini

Venini Incisi Thin Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numb...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Materials

Murano 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

Venini Regina Vase in Milk-White Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni

Venini Regina Vase in Milk-White Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni

By Venini, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Regina glass vase in milk-white by Rodolfo Dordoni. Blown handmade glass vases. Upper part, the crown, is covered by metal leaves. The lower part ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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 Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, 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

Materials

Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Bicolore Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Grey 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 Grape and Red by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Grape and Red by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Grape and Red by Tadao Ando

By Tadao Ando, Venini

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

Materials

Glass

Sogni Infranti Bowl by Mario Bellini for Venini Murano, 1992
Sogni Infranti Bowl by Mario Bellini for Venini Murano, 1992

Sogni Infranti Bowl by Mario Bellini for Venini Murano, 1992

By Mario Bellini, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Sogni infranti bowl by Mario Bellini for Venini Murano 1992 A large bowl "Alzata" of the "Sogni infranti" (broken dreams) series. Designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice in 1992. Clear iridescent glass with applications of remnants in polycrome glass. With company lable and incised signature "venini Mario Bellini 1992 / 39" on the base. This is one of the rare examples without any defect. In 1921 Paolo Venini and Giacomo Cappellin founded a company that would become world famous. Under the artistic directions of Vittorio Zecchin the Vetri Soffiati Cappellin Venini & C. become the whiz kid of the golden 1920s. Over the decades, countless world-renowned artists like Napoleone Martinuzzi, Carlo Scarpa, Tomaso Buzzi, Fulvio Bianconi, Tuni Zuccheri, Thomas Stearns, Toots Zynski or Ettore Sottsass have enthusiastically worked for Venini, designing something very special with each of their new techniques and designs. The creations of Venini were honored with several awards. Till today Venini is one of the leading art glass manufacturies on Murano. Measures: Height: 10.63" (27 cm) Diameter: 20.87" (53 cm) Literature reference: Franco Deboni, Venini Glass Volume 2, Turin 2007, platr 361 Fondatione Musei Civici Venetia, Mario Bellini A Murano, Milano 2018, page 25...

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Horizon Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Horizon Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Red  Straw Yellow Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Red Straw Yellow Murano Glass

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, 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

Materials

Murano Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Acquamarine Milk White Inside by Venini

Opalino Glass Vase in Acquamarine 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

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red/Apple Green Inside by Fulvio Bianconi

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red/Apple Green Inside by Fulvio Bianconi

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

Deco Medium Vase in Sapphire by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Sapphire 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 colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Aquamarine with Red Thread Rim by Venini
Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Aquamarine with Red Thread Rim by Venini

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Aquamarine with 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 aquamarine designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Apple Green 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 colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Horizon by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Horizon 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 colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Horizon Milk White Inside by Venini

Opalino Glass Vase in Horizon 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

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Red Milk White Inside Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Red 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

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

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in 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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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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 Satin Large Vase in Horizon Crystal Murano Glass

Venini Satin Large Vase in Horizon Crystal Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Satin large vase in glazed horizon/crystal Murano glass by Venini. Sheer glass is hand blown and crafted by the master glassblowers using the sophisticated Satinatura technique, whic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Green Gold Flecked Sommerso Glass Bonbonnière / Trinket Bowl by Venini, Italy
Green Gold Flecked Sommerso Glass Bonbonnière / Trinket Bowl by Venini, Italy

Green Gold Flecked Sommerso Glass Bonbonnière / Trinket Bowl by Venini, Italy

By Venini

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s. This tiny bonbonniere is made in sommerso Murano glass, with gold flakes and few bubbles due to the process of glass blowing. It is a vintage piece, but it can ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

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

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Sapphire 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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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Indigo Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Indigo 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

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Vase 'Lapponi', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968
Venini Vase 'Lapponi', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968

Venini Vase 'Lapponi', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini Vase 'Lapponi', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968 A rare vase of the Lapponi (laplanders) series designed in 1968 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Thin red and smoke grey glass...

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Orange by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Orange by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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 colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Sapphire and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Sapphire and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in apple green colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Deco Large Vase in Rio Green  Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Large Vase in Rio Green Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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 colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi

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

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Grape Red Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Grape 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Gemme Vase in Green Balloton Blown Glass by Venini

Gemme Vase in Green Balloton Blown Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In the expert hands of the blowers, glass turns into precious gemstones of various colours – green, grass green, purple, red, aquamarine, sapphire, tea and gray. Unique and sparkling...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Acquamarine by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Acquamarine 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 colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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...

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Grey Ox Blood Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Grey Ox Blood 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Grey Ox Blood Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Grey Ox Blood 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Idria Small Round Glass Vase in Red by Venini
Idria Small Round Glass Vase in Red by Venini

Idria Small Round Glass Vase in Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with round body and angular shaped neck in red designed in 2016. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Also available i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano 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.