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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
Gemme Vase in Grass Grey Balloton Blown Glass by Venini

Gemme Vase in Grass Grey 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

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Blown 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 Small Vase in Rio Green Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Small 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

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Indigo by Venini

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Indigo 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

Pigmenti Small Vase in Glazed Grape Glass by Venini

Pigmenti Small Vase in Glazed Grape Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a Classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. PIGME...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Pigmenti Large Vase in Opaline Ox Blood Red Milk White inside Glass by Venini

Pigmenti Large Vase in Opaline Ox Blood Red Milk White inside Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. PIGME...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Pigmenti Small Vase in Opaline Grape Glass by Venini

Pigmenti Small Vase in Opaline Grape Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a Classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. Pigme...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Fazzoletto Bicolore Large Vase in Powder Pink & Green River

Fazzoletto Bicolore Large Vase in Powder Pink & Green River

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Pigmenti Large Vase in Opaline Grape  Milk White inside Glass by Venini

Pigmenti Large Vase in Opaline Grape Milk White inside Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a Classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. PIGME...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Siderale, Sommerso and Battuto Glass Sculpture by Giorgio Vigna
Siderale, Sommerso and Battuto Glass Sculpture by Giorgio Vigna

Siderale, Sommerso and Battuto Glass Sculpture by Giorgio Vigna

By Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Sculpture in translucent glass whose interior has a "cavity" in blue sommerso glass. The blue color causes a slight exterior reflection. The entire exterior of the piece is wheel engraved. Giorgio Vigna...

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

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Glass, Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Paolo Venini, Cased Glass, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Vase by Paolo Venini, Cased Glass, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Paolo Venini, Cased Glass, Italy, 1950s

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Very rare vase designed by Paolo Venini in cased glass, white and glossy, a must for Murano glass collectors. The item also displays a circular trademark "Venini Murano, Italy". Th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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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 Varedo, MB

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

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass
Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Amber Horizon 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 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Idria Medium Vase in Horizon Milk White Inside Murano Glass
Venini Idria Medium Vase in Horizon Milk White Inside Murano Glass

Venini Idria Medium Vase in Horizon Milk White Inside Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Large Vase in Horizon and Amber Murano Glass
Venini Tiara Large Vase in Horizon and Amber Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Large Vase in Horizon and Amber Murano Glass

By Francesco Lucchese, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tiara large vase in horizon and amber Murano glass by Francesco Lucchese for Venini. The art of glassmaking meets the endless potential of light. A jewel-like creation that carries a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Aqua Blue Molded Glass Tile of Gazelle, Venini 1930, Signed by Martinuzzi
Aqua Blue Molded Glass Tile of Gazelle, Venini 1930, Signed by Martinuzzi

Aqua Blue Molded Glass Tile of Gazelle, Venini 1930, Signed by Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in London, GB

A rare and highly collectible molded glass tile designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892–1977) for Venini, circa 1930. Executed in a luminous aqua-blue glass, the tile depicts a wound...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Satin Medium  Glass Vase in Tea
Venini Satin Medium  Glass Vase in Tea

Venini Satin Medium Glass Vase in Tea

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 17 cm, H 36 cm.     

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Pink and Red by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Pink and Red by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Pink and Red by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Crystal and Red by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Gray by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini
Venini Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Gray by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini

Venini Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Gray by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto glass vase, designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different sizes. Original designed in 1948. Indoor use only. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Occhi Vase in White Glass by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa

Venini Occhi Vase in White Glass by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Port Vase in Black Glass by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby

Venini Port Vase in Black Glass by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby

By Venini, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Port vase in black by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. Limited Edition in 30 art pieces Color: Black Technique: Opal Dimensions: Ø 30 cm, H 40 cm Year of Manufacture: 201...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Estrogeno Happy Pills Vase in Violet & Stra Yellow by Fabio Novembre

Venini Estrogeno Happy Pills Vase in Violet & Stra Yellow by Fabio Novembre

By Venini, Fabio Novembre

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Happy Pills in estrogeno by Fabio Novembre. Numbered Edition Handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Color: Estrogeno Dimensi...

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

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Grey 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 red 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 Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Venini Deco Glass Vase in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in grey designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also avail...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

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

Monofiore Balaton Glass Vase in Grey 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 grey 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

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?' Single Lens Glass Vase in Blue by Ron Arad
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Single Lens Glass Vase in Blue by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Single Lens Glass Vase in Blue by Ron Arad

By Venini, Ron Arad

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with slim shaped neck and black glass glasses sculpture. Featured in aquamarine colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Five Turqoise Opalino Bowls by Paolo Venini, Murano circa 1950
Five Turqoise Opalino Bowls by Paolo Venini, Murano circa 1950

Five Turqoise Opalino Bowls by Paolo Venini, Murano circa 1950

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in London, GB

Five small turquoise opaline hand blown bowls by Paolo Venini (1895-1959) circa 1950 for Venini, opaque glass, acid stamp to each 'Venini Murano Italia'. Dimensons; each height 1 1/...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

21st Century Pyros Stellati Vase in Multicolour by Emmanuel Babled

21st Century Pyros Stellati Vase in Multicolour by Emmanuel Babled

By Venini, Emmanuel Babled

Located in murano, IT

Limited edition - 1 of XX A silver leaf inserted into glass lends an unexpected precious flair to the appliqués, contrasting with the subtle hues of the base and the darker shades o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Gonzaga Model by Emmanuel Babled for Venini
Italian Murano Glass Vase Gonzaga Model by Emmanuel Babled for Venini

Italian Murano Glass Vase Gonzaga Model by Emmanuel Babled for Venini

By Emmanuel Babled, Venini

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Glass vase designed by Emmanuel Babled and produced by Venini, 1994s. Signed. With original label. Biography Born in France in 1967, Emmanuel Babled graduated in 1989 from Industria...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Riflessi 793.90 Small - Glass Vase - design Michela Cattai - Damiani
Venini Riflessi 793.90 Small - Glass Vase - design Michela Cattai - Damiani

Venini Riflessi 793.90 Small - Glass Vase - design Michela Cattai - Damiani

By Michela Cattai, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Designer: Michela Cattai Model: Reflections 793.90 - Small Collection: Reflections Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this ic...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Venini Centerpiece Murano Black Glass Layered Glass White
Mid-Century Modern Venini Centerpiece Murano Black Glass Layered Glass White

Mid-Century Modern Venini Centerpiece Murano Black Glass Layered Glass White

By Venini

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid-Century Modern Venini centerpiece Murano black glass, layered glass white the two little. Big one measure cm: H 7 Diam. 47 thickness 6mm Little one measure cm: H 3.8 Diam. ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto 700.00 Large Ambra - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani
Venini Fazzoletto 700.00 Large Ambra - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

Venini Fazzoletto 700.00 Large Ambra - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Designer: Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini Model: Handkerchief 700.00 - Large Collection: Handkerchief Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your int...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Gonzaga Model by Emmanuel Babled for Venini
Italian Murano Glass Vase Gonzaga Model by Emmanuel Babled for Venini

Italian Murano Glass Vase Gonzaga Model by Emmanuel Babled for Venini

By Emmanuel Babled, Venini

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Glass vase designed by Emmanuel Babled and produced by Venini, 1994s. Signed. With original label. Biography Born in France in 1967, Emmanuel Babled graduated in 1989 from Industria...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Sergio Asti Demodè Vase for Venini, Murano Glass, Italy, 1968
Sergio Asti Demodè Vase for Venini, Murano Glass, Italy, 1968

Sergio Asti Demodè Vase for Venini, Murano Glass, Italy, 1968

By Sergio Asti, Venini

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Vase from the Demodè series Lactime blown glass with polychrome glass inclusions. Venini, ca. 1968 Historic Venini adhesive label. Signature engraved under the base Bibliography: F....

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Serpente Glass Sculpture in Black/Coral by Carlo Scarpa

21st Century Serpente Glass Sculpture in Black/Coral by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Ancient murrine form the pattern of a snake coiling up on glass. Conceived, redesigned and skilfully reinterpreted with rich contrasting colours, they reflect the highest craftsmansh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Fazzoletto 700.02 Medium Lilla Menta - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi Damiani
Venini Fazzoletto 700.02 Medium Lilla Menta - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi Damiani

Venini Fazzoletto 700.02 Medium Lilla Menta - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi Damiani

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

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

Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Soffiato Vase in Yellow and Lattimo Glass ca. 1950s
Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Soffiato Vase in Yellow and Lattimo Glass ca. 1950s

Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Soffiato Vase in Yellow and Lattimo Glass ca. 1950s

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Soffiato Vase in Yellow and Lattimo Glass ca. 1950s A Venini soffiato (mouth blown) glass vase with very thin opaque yellow ...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Soldato Di Vetro Glass and 18k Gold Sculpture by Alessandro Mendini for Venini

Soldato Di Vetro Glass and 18k Gold Sculpture by Alessandro Mendini for Venini

By Alessandro Mendini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

"The fine, elongated and ambiguos shape of their eyes on the colored background has them looking thoughtfully at our complicated world. The similar shape of their mounth hints at a w...

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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

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

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

Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Red - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

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

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

Original Versace for Venini Rivoli Vase

By Venini, Versace

Located in North Miami, FL

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

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Contrasto Glass Vase in Crystal/Mint Green by Michela Cattai

21st Century Contrasto Glass Vase in Crystal/Mint Green by Michela Cattai

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Sleek and opaque blown glass – crafted using the "Mano Volante" technique – is juxtaposed with a shimmering multifaceted gem made from "cotisso" glass. An interplay that lends charac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Venini Opalino 706.22 Medium - Sapphire - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Opalino 706.22 Medium - Sapphire - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Opalino 706.22 Medium - Sapphire - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Opaline 706.22 - Medium Collection: Opaline Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano gla...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Ruri 782.51 Verde Mela - Glass Vase - design Nikolai Bergmann - Damiani
Venini Ruri 782.51 Verde Mela - Glass Vase - design Nikolai Bergmann - Damiani

Venini Ruri 782.51 Verde Mela - Glass Vase - design Nikolai Bergmann - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Designer: Nikolai Bergmann Model: Ruri 782.51 Collection: Homo Faber Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano gl...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Fazzoletto 700.04 Small Lilla Menta - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi Damiani
Venini Fazzoletto 700.04 Small Lilla Menta - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi Damiani

Venini Fazzoletto 700.04 Small Lilla Menta - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi Damiani

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Designer: Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini Model: Handkerchief 700.04 - Small Collection: Handkerchief Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your int...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Monofiori Carnevale Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini

21st Century Monofiori Carnevale Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Like the icons that inspired them, these pieces are made using the Balloton technique. Every Monofiore Carnevale vase is a small handcrafted creation; glass is blown using traditional metal molds...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Venini Veronese 600.01 Glass Vase, Verde Mela & Crystal Vittorio Zecchin Damiani
Venini Veronese 600.01 Glass Vase, Verde Mela & Crystal Vittorio Zecchin Damiani

Venini Veronese 600.01 Glass Vase, Verde Mela & Crystal 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 Create a magical atmosphere with this unique Murano glass vase. First bl...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Bolle 503.00 Glass Vase, Violet, Amber & Apple Green - Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Bolle 503.00 Glass Vase, Violet, Amber & Apple Green - Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Bolle 503.00 Glass Vase, Violet, Amber & Apple Green - Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Design: Tapio Wirkkala Model: Bubbles 503.00 Collection: Bubbles Year: 1966 Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Murano glass. The Bolle c...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Satin Vase, Handblown Murano Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Venini Satin Vase, Handblown Murano Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

Venini Satin Vase, Handblown Murano Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

By Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The transparent coloured glass is handblown and decorated at the base by a sword-shaped foot, applied hot free-hand with the addition of gold leaf. The model is enriched by the cold ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Opalino 706.24 Large - Sapphire - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Opalino 706.24 Large - Sapphire - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Opalino 706.24 Large - Sapphire - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Opaline 706.24 - Large Collection: Opaline Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano glas...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini by Emmanuel Babled 2004 Women Torso Tall Vase in Cased Art Glass
Venini by Emmanuel Babled 2004 Women Torso Tall Vase in Cased Art Glass

Venini by Emmanuel Babled 2004 Women Torso Tall Vase in Cased Art Glass

By Venini, Emmanuel Babled

Located in Miami, FL

Art glass vase designed by Emmanuel Babled (1967-) for Venini. An extremely rare artistic vase, created in the island of Murano by the sculptor Emmanuel Babled, back in the 2004. This sculptural tall vase is part of a limited edition of only 9 piece made by the Venini company from Venice. It is made in the shape of a sublime woman torso, blown in 3 colors of cased glass and finished with a delicate wheel carving. Technique: Blown art glass, triple cased, etched and carved at the wheel. Measures: 450.85 by 196.85 mm (17.75 by 7.75 Inches) Edition: Number 4 of 9. Signatures: Etched at the bottom, "Venini 2004 4/9 EMM. BABLED". with the original Venini decal label. Emmanuel Babled was born in France in 1967. He studied Industrial Design at Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan, graduating in 1989 and founding his own design studio in 1992. In 2010 Emmanuel Babled Studio moved to Amsterdam after many years in Milan. Since the start, he has developed a wide range of unique pieces and limited editions in self-production and for prestigious manufacturers such as Venini, Baccarat, Rosenthal and Covo. These pieces are part of private and public collections around the world. At the same time he has also designed Industrial products, furniture and lighting. His clients include Baccarat, Rosenthal, Venini, Bulgari, Iittala, Dupont de Nemours, Fontana Arte, Oluce, I&I, Laurent Perrier...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Fazzoletto Medium Glass Vase in Aquamarine/Horizon

21st Century Fazzoletto Medium Glass Vase in Aquamarine/Horizon

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 Puzzle 787.20 Acquamare/Corallo Murano Glass Vase Ettore Sottsass Damiani
Venini Puzzle 787.20 Acquamare/Corallo Murano Glass Vase Ettore Sottsass Damiani

Venini Puzzle 787.20 Acquamare/Corallo Murano Glass Vase Ettore Sottsass Damiani

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Design: Ettore Sottsass Model: Puzzle 787.20 Collection: Ettore Sottsass Collection Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vas...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Medium Glass Vase in Red by Venini

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Medium 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

Materials

Glass

Venini Opalino 706.24 Large - Amethyst - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Opalino 706.24 Large - Amethyst - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Opalino 706.24 Large - Amethyst - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Opaline 706.24 - Large 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

21st Century Upupa Sculpture in Multicolour by Toni Zuccheri

21st Century Upupa Sculpture in Multicolour by Toni Zuccheri

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in murano, IT

In 1964, the creativity of Toni Zuccheri conceived it with dark wings, ruffled red feathers, and golden leaves adorning its bright Red crown. Its appearance strikes the eye, capturin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

21st Century Labuan Glass Vase in Black by VeniniRiedizione

21st Century Labuan Glass Vase in Black by VeniniRiedizione

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Drawing inspiration from exotic destinations in the Far East, Paolo Venini opted for a rich and intense color palette to present the Labuan vase to the world, sure to impress. A jour...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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.