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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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1930's Aqua Blue Glass Tile of Gazelle by Napoleone Martinuzzi
1930's Aqua Blue Glass Tile of Gazelle by Napoleone Martinuzzi

1930's Aqua Blue Glass Tile of Gazelle by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in London, GB

Aqua blue molded glass tileby Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892-1977) circa 1930 for Venini, molded mark 'NM', depicting a wounded gazelle . An example of this model was employed in a flo...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy
Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy

By Alessandro Mendini, Venini

Located in Milan, Italy

Large vase Simirone in blown glass intertwined polychrome canes on a base in faceted glass block designed by Alessandro Mendini for Venini in circa 1989. Limited edition of 50 pieces...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Indigo by Venini

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Indigo 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

Murano blown glass vase VeArt, Italy (Signed)
Murano blown glass vase VeArt, Italy (Signed)

Murano blown glass vase VeArt, Italy (Signed)

By VeArt, Venini

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and refined Italian vase in two-tone blown glass made by the artistic manufacturer VeArt in 1983 and signed on the bottom

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano 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 Paolo Venini, 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...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Small Leaf Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini
Small Leaf Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini

Small Leaf Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini

By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Small Leaf Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini Small leaf bowl made of red glass with regular air bubble decoration and a pinched rim. Designed by Tyra Lundgren in the 1930s, manufactu...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Coletto by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana – Centerpiece blown Murano glass
Coletto by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana – Centerpiece blown Murano glass

Coletto by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana – Centerpiece blown Murano glass

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Coletto by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana – Centerpiece blown Murano glass Coletto by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, centerpiece blown Murano glass. Large centerpiece in blown Murano glas...

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

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Art Glass, 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

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Green Apple Glass Sculpture, Italy, 1926, signed
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Green Apple Glass Sculpture, Italy, 1926, signed

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Green Apple Glass Sculpture, Italy, 1926, signed

By Venini, Paolo Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Murano Art Glass Green Apple Sculpture, Italy, c. 1926. acid-etched signature; Murano green cased glass with app...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Venini Murano Glass Bottles, Incalmo Two-Toned Neck Vases, Set of Three, 1960
Venini Murano Glass Bottles, Incalmo Two-Toned Neck Vases, Set of Three, 1960

Venini Murano Glass Bottles, Incalmo Two-Toned Neck Vases, Set of Three, 1960

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini murano glass bottles, Incalmo two-toned neck vases, set of three, c 1961. Free blown incalmo glass bottles with fused two tone necks, Polished pon...

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

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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...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato 1950
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato 1950

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato 1950

By Franco Bianchini, Venini

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

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

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

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Glass Vase in Rio Green Ox Blood Thread by Venini

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Glass Vase in Rio Green Ox Blood Thread by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Short Glass Vase in Apple Green red Thread by Venini

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Short Glass Vase in Apple Green red Thread by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in 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

Opalino Sabbiato Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

Opalino Sabbiato Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. It appears in refined colo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Opalino Sabbiato Glass Vase in Grey by Venini

Opalino Sabbiato Glass Vase in Grey by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. It appears in refined colo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Sabbiato Medium Vase in Acquamarine Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Sabbiato Medium Vase in Acquamarine Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. A light summer breeze leads us to discover the iconic Venini collection...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Sabbiato Medium Vase in Amber/ Milk White Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Sabbiato Medium Vase in Amber/ Milk White Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. A light summer breeze leads us to discover the iconic Venini collection...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

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

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

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

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Red Apple 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

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

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

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Amber with Horizon Thread Rim by Venini

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Amber with Horizon 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 Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Grey Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Grey Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Acquamarine Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Acquamarine Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Sapphire Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Sapphire Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Grey Milk White Inside by Venini

Opalino Glass Vase in Grey Milk White Inside by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Indigo Milk White Inside Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Indigo Milk White Inside Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Op...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Milk White by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Milk White by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Red 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

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Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Horizon Red Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Horizon Red Thread Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton medium vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Horizon Red Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Horizon Red Thread Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Balloton, a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Grey Red Thread by Venini

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Grey Red Thread by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Grape Red Thread Rim by Venini

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Grape 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 cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Sapphire 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 cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

Idria Large Round Glass Vase in Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Night in Venice Candleholder in Red Balloton Glass by Venini

Night in Venice Candleholder in Red Balloton Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The warm glow of candles meets glass etched using the special Balloton technique. Its light flickers and dances, casting a multitude of reflections on the refined Tea, Red, Grape or ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Riflessi Small Vase in Multicolor Glass by Michela Catta

Riflessi Small Vase in Multicolor Glass by Michela Catta

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Endless shades of lagoon water enliven, like strokes of paint, the glass surface in all its forms. These unique creations, blown and crafted free-hand with the skilful Canne techniq...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Cornelian Orange by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Cornelian Orange by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Paladini Limited Edition Vase in Multicolor by Emmanuel Babled

Paladini Limited Edition Vase in Multicolor by Emmanuel Babled

By Venini, Emmanuel Babled

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Eternal and motionless, frozen in a proud and wise pose, they turn into glass in the hands of the master glassblowers. They are the paladins of the ancient art of glassblowing. Thei...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Lele Candleholder in Transparent Red Balloton Glass by Venini

Lele Candleholder in Transparent Red Balloton Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Catfish candleholder in transparent red balloton glass by venini, 2020 Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Transparent red Dimension: Ø 8 x H 18 cm Candle provided.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Night in Venice Candleholder in Grape Balloton Glass by Venini

Night in Venice Candleholder in Grape Balloton Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The warm glow of candles meets glass etched using the special Balloton technique. Its light flickers and dances, casting a multitude of reflections on the refined Tea, Red, Grape or ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Night in Venice Candleholder in Grass Green Balloton Glass by Venini

Night in Venice Candleholder in Grass Green Balloton Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The warm glow of candles meets glass etched using the special Balloton technique. Its light flickers and dances, casting a multitude of reflections on the refined tea, red, grape or ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Violet by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Violet by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Pigmenti Large Vase in Glazed Grape Glass by Venini

Pigmenti Large 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

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Grey by Venini

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Grey 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

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Blown Glass

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

Clessidra Hourglass in Bamboo and Aquamarine Glass by Venini

Clessidra Hourglass in Bamboo and Aquamarine Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Perfectly balanced between two different colours, the sand flows through the sleek glass chambers made using the Incalmo technique, taking on its colour an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Deco Small Vase in Rio Green Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Small Vase in Rio Green Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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

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Blown Glass

Monofiore Decorative Jar with Cap in Green Blown Glass by Laura de Santillana

Monofiore Decorative Jar with Cap in Green Blown Glass by Laura de Santillana

By Venini, Laura de Santillana

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Different shapes, different colours. But all bursting with energy. Their caps recall the shapes and patterns of nature. Every Monofiore by Laura de Santillana is unique: a small prec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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

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

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Incisi Glass Vase in Brass by Venini

Incisi Glass Vase in Brass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A multitude of shapes and colours. Apparently, Paolo Venini had a knack for experimenting with Incisi. They are countless. The vase owes its name to the "Incisione a Freddo" glassmak...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Fazzoletto Bicolore Large Vase in Powder Pink & Green River

Fazzoletto Bicolore Large Vase in Powder Pink & Green River

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, 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

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.