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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 Marito E Moglie Vase in Glass and Marble by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Marito E Moglie Vase in Glass and Marble by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Marito E Moglie vase in tea/black/milk-white with marble base by Ettore Sottsass. Limited edition 99 art pieces. Composition of portoro-marble base and blown glasses finished ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Venini Ossitocina Happy Pills Vase in White & Yellow by Fabio Novembre

Venini Ossitocina Happy Pills Vase in White & Yellow by Fabio Novembre

By Venini, Fabio Novembre

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Happy Pills in ossitocina by Fabio Novembre. Numbered edition handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Color: Multi-color Dime...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Black Belt Square Glass Vase in Crystal and Black by Peter Marino
Venini Black Belt Square Glass Vase in Crystal and Black by Peter Marino

Venini Black Belt Square Glass Vase in Crystal and Black by Peter Marino

By Peter Marino, Venini

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. Limited e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Murano Glass Vase by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1960
Murano Glass Vase by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1960

Murano Glass Vase by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1960

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Colletti series vase by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Murano, 1960. Inscribed in a point below the "venini italia" base. Drawing n° 512.02 Transparent aquamarine blown glas...

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1960s Italian Modern 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

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

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

By Ken Scott, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

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

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

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Blown Glass

Fasce Orizzontali Vase 'Model Number 4315', Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano
Fasce Orizzontali Vase 'Model Number 4315', Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano

Fasce Orizzontali Vase 'Model Number 4315', Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Uccle, BE

Large green blown glass bottle vase decorated with two hot applied red bands. The collar consists of a layer of translucent red glass which is itself different from the glass used ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown 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 Paolo Venini, 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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

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

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Fulvio Bianconi 'Ritalgi' Vase for Venini, Italy 1998
Fulvio Bianconi 'Ritalgi' Vase for Venini, Italy 1998

Fulvio Bianconi 'Ritalgi' Vase for Venini, Italy 1998

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Hellouw, NL

A playful and expressive example of late 20th-century Murano glassmaking, this 'Ritagli' vase by Fulvio Bianconi was produced by Venini in 1998. Known for his experimental approach t...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Signed Italian Venini Murano Multi Color Ribbon Paperweight
Signed Italian Venini Murano Multi Color Ribbon Paperweight

Signed Italian Venini Murano Multi Color Ribbon Paperweight

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Murano Paperweight by Venini Italy. This piece is a stunning compliment to any desk or work station. Hand Crafted with multi colored Ribbons and of a good weight. Could actually ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

White Fulvio Bianconi Handkerchief Bowl, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini Murano
White Fulvio Bianconi Handkerchief Bowl, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini Murano

White Fulvio Bianconi Handkerchief Bowl, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini Murano

By Venini

Located in Stockholm, SE

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Venini Veronese 600.01 Glass Vase, Iceberg - Design Vittorio Zecchin - Damiani
Venini Veronese 600.01 Glass Vase, Iceberg - Design Vittorio Zecchin - Damiani

Venini Veronese 600.01 Glass Vase, Iceberg - Design Vittorio Zecchin - Damiani

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Design: Vittorio Zecchin Model: Veronese 600.01 Collection: Veronese Year: 1921 Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase. T...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome, 1950s Italy
Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome, 1950s Italy

Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome, 1950s Italy

By Venini

Located in Bronx, NY

1950s Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome rough green almost black glass inlay, great for a night table to rest your watch or je...

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

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Art Glass

Rare Set of Two Murano Glass Bottles by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, 1950s
Rare Set of Two Murano Glass Bottles by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, 1950s

Rare Set of Two Murano Glass Bottles by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Rare set of two bottles with stopper "A Fasce Verticali" by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini.

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

A Sculptural Transparent BLOWN GLASS VASE, VENINI, MURANO, ITALY 1980-1990
A Sculptural Transparent BLOWN GLASS VASE, VENINI, MURANO, ITALY 1980-1990

A Sculptural Transparent BLOWN GLASS VASE, VENINI, MURANO, ITALY 1980-1990

By Venini

Located in PARIS, FR

An enormous and sculptural Post-Modernist vase, Free Form, in thick blown glass with ovoid bubbles and 2 turquoise lines, Venini, Murano, Italy 1980-1990.

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Amber - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Amber - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Amber - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

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

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vase #3315 by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
Vase #3315 by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

Vase #3315 by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Cased glass in dark brown & gold. 3-line acid etched stamp to bottom date the production of this vase somewhere between 1945-1966.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Signed Paperweight Bookends
Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Signed Paperweight Bookends

Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Signed Paperweight Bookends

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Murano Paperweight by Venini Italy. This pieces are sold individually or as a pair and are a stunning compliment to any desk or work station. Hand Crafted with multi colored Ribbo...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano 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

Materials

Murano Glass

Bottle with Stopper by Gio Ponti for Venini
Bottle with Stopper by Gio Ponti for Venini

Bottle with Stopper by Gio Ponti for Venini

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Hand blown incalmo glass decanter in white and green with stopper. Unsigned. Published: Venini: Catalog Raisonné 1921-1986, Diaz de Santillana, pg. 296. ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Murano Glass Bottle / Decanter, Signed, Label
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Murano Glass Bottle / Decanter, Signed, Label

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Murano Glass Bottle / Decanter, Signed, Label

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an original bottle without stopper, by the well known designer Fulvio Bianconi, has 3 acid marks and on top original foil label as shown in pictures.

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

"F" Crystal Letter by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1980s
"F" Crystal Letter by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1980s

"F" Crystal Letter by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1980s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Milan, IT

"F" crystal and colored capital letter by Massimo Vignelli for Venini. Part of the "NEON" collection, with original fabric case. Also available from the same collection four other le...

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Signed Italian Venini Murano White Ribbon Paperweight
Signed Italian Venini Murano White Ribbon Paperweight

Signed Italian Venini Murano White Ribbon Paperweight

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Murano Paperweight by Venini Italy. This piece is a stunning compliment to any desk or work station. Hand Crafted with White Ribbons and of a good weight. Could actually serve as...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Fasce Orizzontale Bottle with Stopper by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Fasce Orizzontale Bottle with Stopper by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

Fasce Orizzontale Bottle with Stopper by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in New York, NY

Hand blown incalmo glass decanter in red and green with stopper. Unsigned. Bottle top appears to have been neatly ground down at some point. Provenance: ...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

VENINI Vase Murano Glass iridato 1950 Italy
VENINI Vase Murano Glass iridato 1950 Italy

VENINI Vase Murano Glass iridato 1950 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Exceptional Iridescent Murano Glass Vase 1950 Italy

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1950s Other Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in New York, NY

"Incamiciato" Italian art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Cased glass, clear, white and grey, deep purple foot. Marked: Venini itali...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

White Venini Handkerchief Bowl, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini Murano
White Venini Handkerchief Bowl, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini Murano

White Venini Handkerchief Bowl, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini Murano

By Venini

Located in Stockholm, SE

Handkerchief ''zanfirico'' bowl/vase attributed to Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Murano. This fazzoletto bowl features zanfirico glass with lattimo white netted vertical cane and whit...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata
Incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

Incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

By Riccardo Licata, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Incalmo e murrina Riccardo Licata – Blown glass vase – Venini Murano. Vase using incalmo technique. The lower part of clear glass with white and black murrines. Top of the vase made ...

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

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Blown Glass

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

Double incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

By Venini, Riccardo Licata

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 aubergine and azur blue transparent glas...

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

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Blown Glass

Vintage Tessuto Plate by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano
Vintage Tessuto Plate by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano

Vintage Tessuto Plate by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano

By Tyra Carolina Lundgren, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Tessuto Plate by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano A vintage lattimo mezza filigrana glass plate made of transparent glass decorated with fine white canes. Designed by Tyra L...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Indigo/Orange

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Indigo/Orange

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in murano, IT

An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its colour unique. The creative genius of Fulvio Bianconi makes its shape inimitable, recalling skirts sway...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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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 Venini, Ove Thorssen, Karlsson Brigitta

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

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 Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

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

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

Venini Anelli 542.00 Murano Glass Vase - Design Venini - Damiani
Venini Anelli 542.00 Murano Glass Vase - Design Venini - Damiani

Venini Anelli 542.00 Murano Glass Vase - Design Venini - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Design: Venini Model: Rings 542.00 Collection: Rings Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase. Anelli is a decorative piec...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

"N" "E" "O" "N" Crystal Letters by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1980s
"N" "E" "O" "N" Crystal Letters by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1980s

"N" "E" "O" "N" Crystal Letters by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1980s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Milan, IT

N, E, O, N crystal and colored capital letters by Massimo Vignelli for Venini. Complete display set for Neon collection.

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Vase “Bugne” Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
Venini Vase “Bugne” Murano Glass, 1940, Italy

Venini Vase “Bugne” Murano Glass, 1940, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini vase “Bugne” Murano glass, 1940, Italy.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Bottle with Stopper
Venini Bottle with Stopper

Venini Bottle with Stopper

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini glass bottle with stopper in composite glass with finely wheel-engraved finish of delicate creases, incised on bottom "Venini Italia". P...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vase Double incalmo with central murrine band by Riccardo Licata
Vase Double incalmo with central murrine band by Riccardo Licata

Vase Double incalmo with central murrine band by Riccardo Licata

By Riccardo Licata, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Rare double incalmo vase with a central murine. Body of the vase is made of Murano blown mole grey glass. A central white and yellow murine is fixed between the two glass bands. The ...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

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

Materials

Glass

Venini Two-Tone Tall Vase 'Signed'
Venini Two-Tone Tall Vase 'Signed'

Venini Two-Tone Tall Vase 'Signed'

By Venini

Located in North Miami, FL

Reverse cone shape with vivid turquoise blue glass ring on black glass base. SIGNED and dated to bottom.

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Late 20th Century Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini “ Filigrana “ Murano Glass 1950 Italy
Venini “ Filigrana “ Murano Glass 1950 Italy

Venini “ Filigrana “ Murano Glass 1950 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI Vase.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian modern Decorative bowl in transparent yellow Murano glass by Venini 1990
Italian modern Decorative bowl in transparent yellow Murano glass by Venini 1990

Italian modern Decorative bowl in transparent yellow Murano glass by Venini 1990

By Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Decorative bowl in transparent yellow Murano glass by Venini, 1990s Decorative bowl with a round base in transparent yellow Murano glass. Perfect as a centerpiece or p...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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

Puntini Murrine Glass Bowl, Paolo Venini, Venini Murano Italia
Puntini Murrine Glass Bowl, Paolo Venini, Venini Murano Italia

Puntini Murrine Glass Bowl, Paolo Venini, Venini Murano Italia

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Bowl in glass with “talpa” (mole grey) and “lattimo” (milk white) murrine. The name of this particular murrine is known as “a puntini” which means “dotted” in Italian. It’s in fac...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Venini Vase Murano Glass “Flavio Poli” 1950 Italy
Venini Vase Murano Glass “Flavio Poli” 1950 Italy

Venini Vase Murano Glass “Flavio Poli” 1950 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI Vase.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Acquamare - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Labuan 706.63 - Medium Collection: Labuan Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase. The Labuan coll...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Paolo Venini Frosted Murano Art Glass Vase Manufactured by Venini Italy 1997
Paolo Venini Frosted Murano Art Glass Vase Manufactured by Venini Italy 1997

Paolo Venini Frosted Murano Art Glass Vase Manufactured by Venini Italy 1997

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Miami, FL

A heavy black and white Murano art glass vase designed by Artist Paolo Venini. Frosted Murano glass on the outside and in lined with black Murano glass. Signed and dated, MURANO MADE...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Handkerchief White Latimo
Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Handkerchief White Latimo

Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Handkerchief White Latimo

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

This is a vintage circa 1950 fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano in Italy. The vase is made from white latimo glass The shape of old handke...

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Royal Blue Opaline Glass Vase by Paolo Venini, "Anni Trenta" series
Vintage Royal Blue Opaline Glass Vase by Paolo Venini, "Anni Trenta" series

Vintage Royal Blue Opaline Glass Vase by Paolo Venini, "Anni Trenta" series

By Venini

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, Murano, 1990s. This vase is made in light blue opaline glass inside and a royal blue opaline glass outside. It features a darker glass base and it's been hand-blown i...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline 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.