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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 'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Mint and Green by Ron Arad
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Mint and Green by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Mint and Green by Ron Arad

By Ron Arad, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini double glass vase in mint green and grass green designed by Ron Arad in 2018. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in oth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

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

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Italian Venini glass colorless zigzag ribbon design bowl, signed
Italian Venini glass colorless zigzag ribbon design bowl, signed

Italian Venini glass colorless zigzag ribbon design bowl, signed

By Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

Italian Venini glass colorless zig-zag ribbon bowl Round form, Italian Venini Mid-Century modern glass hand blown bowl, the colorless ribbed glass walls, the interior decorated wit...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano 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

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

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

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Occhi glass vase in coral red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa. Blown handmade glass vases with the “Murrine” technique. Color: Cor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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

Venini Large Black Belt Triangular Glass 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. Also avai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

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

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Occhi Vase in Coral Red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana & Tobia Scarpa

Venini Occhi Vase in Coral Red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana & Tobia Scarpa

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Occhi glass vase in coral red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa. Blown handmade glass vases with the “Murrine” technique. Color: Cor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Red with Green Thread Rim by Venini
Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Red with Green Thread Rim by Venini

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Red with Green 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

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Art Glass

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

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

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

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Tea and Crystal by Venini
Opalino Glass Vase in Tea and Crystal by Venini

Opalino Glass Vase in Tea and Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini  'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Blue and Horizon by Ron Arad
Venini  'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Blue and Horizon by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Blue and Horizon by Ron Arad

By Ron Arad, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini double glass vase in aquamarine and horizon blue designed by Ron Arad in 2018. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in ot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art 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

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Glass

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

Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Lattimo - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

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

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

Giade Bowl by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, Murano, 1964
Giade Bowl by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, Murano, 1964

Giade Bowl by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, Murano, 1964

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A bowl of the Giade series designed by Tony Zuccheri in 1964 and manufactured by Venini, Venice, Italy ca. 1960s. Multilayered glass with copper inclusions against a dark blue opaque background. The artglass is with incised signature 'venini italia' on the base. Venini model number 8667. Inside there is an open air bubble caused during production - see pictures. Measures: Height: 1.97" (5cm) Diameter: 4.72" (12cm) Literature Reference: Marino Barovier with Carla Sonego, Toni Zuccheri at Venini, Milano 2021, page 98. Toni Zuccheri (1936 – 2008) was the artist with the special spirit for birds and nature. His passion is reflected in many of his glass artworks. During his education he had the chance to work with Carlo Scarpa, Franco Albini and Ignazio Gardella. Animals and especially birds (such as hens...

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

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Art Glass, Murano 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

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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

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Brass

Napoleone Martinuzzi Attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase, ca. 1927
Napoleone Martinuzzi Attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase, ca. 1927

Napoleone Martinuzzi Attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase, ca. 1927

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Napoleone Martinuzzi attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase ca. 1927 A large 'soffiato a bolle' vase in amber glass with regular air bubbles. Attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi, manufactur...

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

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Art Glass, 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

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

Tyra Lundgren - VENINI - murano glass leaf - 1950s - 20th century
Tyra Lundgren - VENINI - murano glass leaf - 1950s - 20th century

Tyra Lundgren - VENINI - murano glass leaf - 1950s - 20th century

By Venini, Tyra Lundgren Carolina

Located in Milano, IT

This object is a piece of extreme quality and design made of murano glass by designer TYRA LUNDGREN for VENINI, a collector's item for a connoisseur.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Large Glass Vase in Red by Venini

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Large Glass Vase in Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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 special technique that lends a unique matelassé effect to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Black by Venini

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Black by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Ritagli Blown Glass Vase in Amber/Light Pink by Fulvio Bianconi

21st Century Ritagli Blown Glass Vase in Amber/Light Pink by Fulvio Bianconi

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in murano, IT

This work by Fulvio Bianconi stems from the most innovative glassmaking technique in the 1900s: thin rectangular strips of glass are placed one on top of the other and then hand-appl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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

Vase Ventaglio by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano, Italy

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Uccle, BE

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

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

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Art Glass

Vase 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

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

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

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 Lundgren Carolina, 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

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Art Glass

Venini Oman 787.01 Glass Vase, Aquamarine, Red & Talpa - Design Ettore Sottsass
Venini Oman 787.01 Glass Vase, Aquamarine, Red & Talpa - Design Ettore Sottsass

Venini Oman 787.01 Glass Vase, Aquamarine, Red & Talpa - Design Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Ettore Sottsass Model: Oman 787.01 Collection: Ettore Sottsass Collection Year: 1994 Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Murano g...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Murana Glass Vase in Straw-Yellow by Fabio Novembre

21st Century Murana Glass Vase in Straw-Yellow by Fabio Novembre

By Fabio Novembre, Venini

Located in murano, IT

From Venetian masks to glass, Fabio Novembre adds a tinge of irony to the Fornace (Kiln), creating a work that has a face and a soul. Classic yet eccentric. Additional Information: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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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

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Murano Glass

Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchini for Venini 1921
Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchini for Venini 1921

Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchini for Venini 1921

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Blown for the first time in 1921, thanks to the intuition of the art director of Venini 1921-1925: the painter Vittorio Zecchin. A 1580 painting by Paolo Veronese " Annunciation " in...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano 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

Fulvio Bianconi Pezzato Vase for Venini, Hand-Crafted Murano Glass
Fulvio Bianconi Pezzato Vase for Venini, Hand-Crafted Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi Pezzato Vase for Venini, Hand-Crafted Murano Glass

By Venini, Franco Bianchini

Located in Zurich, CH

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato Vase “Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato vase, with transparent glass tiles. Signed with 3-lines acid stamp: venini murano ITALIA excellent c...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

'Pulpo' Vase by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Italy 2006
'Pulpo' Vase by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Italy 2006

'Pulpo' Vase by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Italy 2006

By Venini, Gae Aulenti

Located in Hellouw, NL

A sculptural glass piece from one of Italy’s most influential postwar designers. The 'Polpo' vase by Gae Aulenti was produced by Venini in a limited edition of 50 in 2006 and carries...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Pair of leaf dishes Venini & C., Murano, designed by Tyra Lundgren
Pair of leaf dishes Venini & C., Murano, designed by Tyra Lundgren

Pair of leaf dishes Venini & C., Murano, designed by Tyra Lundgren

By Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

Pair of leaf dishes Venini & C., Murano, designed by Tyra Lundgren A pair of leaf dishes Venini & C., Murano, designed by Tyra Lundgren, around 1936/38, produced in 1983. Medium Cl...

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano 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

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 Monofiori Balloton 100.18 Medium Purple - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.18 Medium Purple - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.18 Medium Purple - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Monofiori Balloton 100.18 - Medium Collection: Monofiori Balloton Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano gla...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Taupe - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Taupe - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Taupe - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Labuan 706.62 Collection: Labuan Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase. Stories and mysteries o...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

Red Italian Venini Art Glass Vase, 1981 8.5" Tall

By Venini

Located in Toledo, OH

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

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1980s European Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Blush Pink - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Blush Pink - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Blush Pink - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

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

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Membrana Blown Glass Vase by Toni Zuccheri (1937–2008) for Venini, Murano
Membrana Blown Glass Vase by Toni Zuccheri (1937–2008) for Venini, Murano

Membrana Blown Glass Vase by Toni Zuccheri (1937–2008) for Venini, Murano

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Membrane” blown glass vase by Toni Zuccheri (1937–2008), Venini, Murano, 1972. Cylindrical blown glass vase, lightly tinted in green, structured by a thin internal membrane forming ...

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

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Blown Glass

Venini Deco 707.10 Large Verde Rio - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani
Venini Deco 707.10 Large Verde Rio - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani

Venini Deco 707.10 Large Verde Rio - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Napoleon Martinuzzi Model: Deco 707.10 - Large Collection: Deco Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Mura...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Indigo - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Indigo - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Indigo - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Collection: Labuan Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase. Stories and mysteries of the Orient come alive. Dreams of dis...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Murana 030.57 Pagliesco - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Murana 030.57 Pagliesco - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Murana 030.57 Pagliesco - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Fabio Novembre Model: Murana 030.57 Collection: Murana Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere by choosing a unique Murano glass piece. Irony meets desig...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

Incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

By Venini, Riccardo Licata

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

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

Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Large Acquamare - 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

Napoleone Martinuzzi, 'Elefante', ca. 1933 for Venini
Napoleone Martinuzzi, 'Elefante', ca. 1933 for Venini

Napoleone Martinuzzi, 'Elefante', ca. 1933 for Venini

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Zurich, CH

Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892-1977), rare 'Elefante', ca. 1933 for Venini vetro lattimo with gold leaf application produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 20 x 30 x 20 cm LITERATURE si...

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1930s Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano 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

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Blown Glass

21st Century Yemen Glass Vase in Multicolor by Ettore Sottsass

21st Century Yemen Glass Vase in Multicolor by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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.