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.
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Odalische Small Glass Vase in Cipria Pink by Leonardo Ranucci
By Venini, Leonardo Ranucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sensual movements dance mysteriously in enchanted oriental nights. Additional information: Material: Blown opal Color: Powder pink Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 34 cm Available in othe...
Glass
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Milk-White by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
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...
Glass
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...
Glass
$19,058Sale Price|20% Off
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Battuto' vase, 1940
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Battuto' vase, 1940 hand-blown glass, battuto surface produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy signed with two-line acid stamp to underside 'venini murano' ...
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...
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...
Murano Glass
Venini Tiara Large Vase in Horizon and Amber Murano Glass
By Venini, Francesco Lucchese
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...
Murano Glass
Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Steel Blue by Paolo Venini
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numb...
Glass
Venini Murano glass vase - signed "Venini Italia," ca. 1960s-70s.
By Venini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant Murano blown glass vase, Venini production, with engraved signature on the base "Venini Italia".The body, with a flattened globular shape, has a delicate amethyst hue with a ...
Glass
Venini Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Tea
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Carnevale glass vase collection, designed and manufactured by Venini, features two different shaped vases. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 13 cm, H 12 cm.
Glass
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Red and Violet by Ron Arad
By Venini, Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini double glass vase in red and violet designed by Ron Arad in 2018. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on...
Art Glass
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 ...
Art Glass
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...
Art Glass
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...
Art Glass
Venini Small 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...
Art Glass
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...
Art Glass
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Single Lens Glass Vase in Green 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 grass green colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as ...
Art Glass
Gemme Triangular Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in aquamarine designed in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors...
Art Glass
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. ...
Murano Glass
Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licata Banded Murrine Vase
By Venini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incalmo vase is a rare collaboration between Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licatta. Presented at the XXVII Biennial of Venice in 1956. Provenance: collecti...
Glass
Venini Large Opalino Vase, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Parma, IT
Large Opalino vase by Venini, 1970s. In opaline incmicito blown glass, engraved signature and label. In excellent condition.
Murano Glass
$12,388Sale Price|20% Off
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. height 27 cm Signed with 3-lines acid stamp: venini murano ITALIA...
Murano Glass
21st Century Large Clessidra Hourglass in Aquamarine/Bamboo by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so real, like time ticking away. Clessidra – designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1957 – evolves in 2015,...
Glass
21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Green Rio 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...
Glass
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...
Glass
"N" "E" "O" "N" Crystal Letters by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1980s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Milan, IT
N, E, O, N crystal and colored capital letters by Massimo Vignelli for Venini. Complete display set for Neon collection.
Murano Glass
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 ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
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...
Murano Glass
$36,211Sale Price|20% Off
Thomas Stearns rare Incalmo vase, 1962 Venini
By Thomas Stearns, Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Venini 1962 doppio incalmo glass 7 h × 6¼ w × 2½ d in (18 × 14 × 6 cm) Acid signature to underside: venini, mutamo. ITALIA literature: Murano Glass Themes and Variations (1910-1970)...
Murano Glass
$4,574Sale Price|20% Off
James Carpenter, 'Venini Zanfirico' vase, 1982
By Venini, James Carpenter
Located in Zurich, CH
James Carpenter (*1949), 'Venini Zanfirico' vase, 1982 produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 15cm x 19.5cm x 19.5 cm signed 'venini italia 82' exce...
Murano Glass
$2,287Sale Price|20% Off
Vase from the Coreani series by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Torino, IT
Vase from the Coreani series designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Elegant collectible blown glass vase with blue and green bands that create a spiral with overlapping colors and s...
Murano Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Large Vase in Rosa Cipria by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo
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 swaying in the breeze. Every Fazzoletto Opalini is truly unique: there's not another one like it anywhere. Additional Information: Material: Glass Color: Rosa cipria Dimensions: Ø 23 x H 31 cm Available in other color options: Black, sapphire, orange, indigo, Green rio, blood red/rosa cipria, Amber, indigo/orange, grey/indigo, opaque pink/red, grey, apple green, aquamarine/horizon, horizon, apple green/red, red, milk-white...
Glass
Contemporary 21stC Murano Art Glass Vase In Opalescent White By Venini c.2015
By Venini
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A striking contemporary Murano art glass vase by the renowned Venetian glassmakers Venini, dated 2015 and part of their Deco series. This impressive piece is crafted in opalescent wh...
Murano Glass
Clear Blue Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Venini
By Venini
Located in Montreal, QC
Venini clear blue glass fazzoletto vase. Signed etched Venini 2006.
Glass
$76,234Sale Price|20% Off
Facciate di venezia' (facade of venice), Thomas Stearns, for Venini, 1962
By Thomas Stearns, Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Facciate di venezia' (facade of venice), Thomas Stearns, for Venini, 1962 Facciate di venezia' (facade of venice), a free-blown, applied and iridized glass sculpture Thomas Stearns,...
Murano Glass
Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome, 1950s Italy
By Venini
Located in Bronx, NY
1950s Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome rough green almost black glass inlay, great for a night table to rest your watch or je...
Art Glass
21st Century Goburam Glass Vase in Coral/Nocturnal by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in murano, IT
Goburam by Ettore Sottsass speaks of India and of the monumental towers at the entrance of Hindu temples. It speaks of precious red coral and of the red soil of ancient faraway lands...
Glass
$15,160Sale Price|20% Off
Venini by Emmanuel Babled 2004 Women Torso Tall Vase in Cased Art Glass
By Emmanuel Babled, Venini
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...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red 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...
Glass
Italian modern Decorative bowl in transparent yellow Murano glass by Venini 1990
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Decorative bowl in transparent yellow Murano glass by Venini, 1990s Decorative bowl with a round base in transparent yellow Murano glass. Perfect as a centerpiece or p...
Murano Glass
21st Century Quattro Stagioni Estate Glass Sculpture in Apple Green/Orange/Red
By Venini, Laura de Santillana
Located in murano, IT
Summer impressed in glass by Laura De Santillana. Murrina glass in hues of Red, Orange and Crystal brings to mind the warmest season of the year, and its breathtaking sunsets over th...
Glass
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...
Glass
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.16 Small Purple - Glass Vase - Damiani
By Venini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Monofiori Balloton 100.16 - Small Collection: Monofiori Balloton Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glas...
Glass
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.18 Medium Ginkgo Biloba - 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...
Glass
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.16 Small Ginkgo Biloba - Glass Vase - Damiani
By Venini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Monofiori Balloton 100.16 - Small Collection: Monofiori Balloton Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glas...
Glass
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.16 Small Sapphire - Glass Vase - Damiani
By Venini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Monofiori Balloton 100.16 - Small Collection: Monofiori Balloton Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glas...
Glass
Venini Monofiori Balloton Frozen 100.18 Medium Crystal - 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...
Glass
Venini Monofiori Balloton Frozen 100.16 Small Crystal - Glass Vase - Damiani
By Venini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Monofiori Balloton Frozen 100.16 - Small Collection: Monofiori Balloton Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Mura...
Glass
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Large Apple Green - 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...
Glass
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.18 Medium Apple Green - 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...
Glass
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.16 Small Apple Green - Glass Vase - Damiani
By Venini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Monofiori Balloton 100.16 - Small Collection: Monofiori Balloton Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glas...
Glass
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.18 Medium Acquamare - 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...
Glass
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.16 Small Acquamare - Glass Vase - Damiani
By Venini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Monofiori Balloton 100.16 - Small Collection: Monofiori Balloton Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glas...
Glass
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.16 - Small Amber - Glass Vase - Damiani
By Venini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Monofiori Balloton 100.16 - Small Collection: Monofiori Balloton Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glas...
Glass
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.18 Medium Amber - 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...
Glass
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Amber - Glass Vase - Damiani
By Venini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Collection: Monofiori Balloton Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase. ...
Glass
Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Taupe - 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...
Glass
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...
Glass
Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Lattimo - 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...
Glass
Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Blush Pink - 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...
Glass