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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
21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Bolle Glass Vase in Apple Green/Straw-Yellow by Tapio Wirkkala

21st Century Bolle Glass Vase in Apple Green/Straw-Yellow by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in murano, IT

Perfection lies in the middle, striking the perfect balance. A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Straw Yellow and Apple Green. Two distinct spaces of colour that blend tog...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Black by Venini

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Black by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Murano glass vase - signed "Venini Italia," ca. 1960s-70s.
Venini Murano glass vase - signed "Venini Italia," ca. 1960s-70s.

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 ...

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Late 20th Century European Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Florero en forma de bolso de vidrio Murano Seguso Venini
Florero en forma de bolso de vidrio Murano Seguso Venini

Florero en forma de bolso de vidrio Murano Seguso Venini

By Venini

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Murano Glass Handbag Vase Seguso Venini Elegant Murano handbag vase, designed by Venini for seguso. Made of deep black blown glass with subtle ve...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

21st Century Potiche Blown Glass Jar in Grey by Venini

21st Century Potiche Blown Glass Jar in Grey by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Made from opalino glass with softly rounded edges, this unique piece was created by the expert hands of glassblowers. Potiche comprises a base and a lid. Pe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

21st Century Labuan Glass Vase in Grey by Venini Riedizione

21st Century Labuan Glass Vase in Grey by Venini Riedizione

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

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Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

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

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

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 Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

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

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

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Large Glass Vase in Horizon/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

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

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Large Glass Vase in Red/Sapphire 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 Two-Tone Tall Vase 'Signed'
Venini Two-Tone Tall Vase 'Signed'

Venini Two-Tone Tall Vase 'Signed'

By Venini

Located in North Miami, FL

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

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

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Large Glass Vase in Indigo/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

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

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

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

21st Century Fazzoletto Large Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

21st Century Fazzoletto Large Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, 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

Materials

Glass

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Apple Green by Venini

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Apple Green by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Anni Trenta Large Glass Vase in Pale Straw by Venini

21st Century Anni Trenta Large Glass Vase in Pale Straw by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Designed in 1930, this blown glass creation flaunts essential, sinuous and well-balanced lines. As a tribute to the Golden Age, it reflects a "return to order...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Italian modern Decorative bowl in green light blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
Italian modern Decorative bowl in green light blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s

Italian modern Decorative bowl in green light blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s

By Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Decorative bowl in green light blue Murano glass by Venini, 1990s Decorative bowl with a round base in light blue aqua-green Murano glass. Perfect as a centerpiece or ...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Acqua Glass Bowl in Crystal/Mint Green by Michela Cattai

21st Century Acqua Glass Bowl in Crystal/Mint Green by Michela Cattai

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Doesn’t it look like it was eroded by water? Doesn’t it recall stones or flowing ice on a glacial mountain stream? Like pebbles shaped in glass, their forms evoke breath-taking lands...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Materials

Glass

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini

21st Century Opalino Small 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

Materials

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 Venini, Emmanuel Babled

Located in Milan, Italy

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

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Pyros Stellati Vase in Multicolour by Emmanuel Babled

21st Century Pyros Stellati Vase in Multicolour by Emmanuel Babled

By Emmanuel Babled, Venini

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

Materials

Glass

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

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Large Glass Vase in Aquamarine/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

21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Apple Green by Venini

21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Apple Green by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy and reality. Paolo Venini opted for a unique palette of Aquamarine, Horizon and other fine hues to present it to the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Cilindro Large Glass Vase in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

21st Century Cilindro Large Glass Vase in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Appealing to the eye, to the touch and to the mind. This work by Peter Marino was designed to be the most provocative one in the Fornace (Kiln). Striking beauty. The Triangolo collec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Veronese Glass Vase in Blood Red/Rosa Cipria by Vittorio Zecchin

21st Century Veronese Glass Vase in Blood Red/Rosa Cipria by Vittorio Zecchin

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in murano, IT

From «The Annunciation» by Paolo Veronese to the Fornace (Kiln): a wonderful journey for this fine vase by Vittorio Zecchin. A complex shape, curved beyond imagination: Veronese defi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Pyros Vase in Multicolour by Emmanuel Babled

21st Century Pyros Vase in Multicolour by Emmanuel Babled

By Emmanuel Babled, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Limited edition - 1 of XX The master glassmaker removes the object from the fire using a rotating rod, while other workers place thinner pieces of glass in the exact spot indicated ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Green Rio by Venini

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Vase, Handcrafted Murano Glass, 20.5\"
Venini Monofiore Balloton Vase, Handcrafted Murano Glass, 20.5\"

Venini Monofiore Balloton Vase, Handcrafted Murano Glass, 20.5\"

By Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

It looks soft, yet it's glass. The optical illusion signed by Venini is called Ballotona unique technique that recreates the quilted effect with glass. The Monofiori are handcrafted,...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Oman Glass Vase in Aquamarine/Grey/Red by Ettore Sottsass

21st Century Oman Glass Vase in Aquamarine/Grey/Red by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in murano, IT

A work by Ettore Sottsass dated 1994. Monumental and architectural, yet capable of perfectly conveying the magic of the land that inspired it. You can see it, feel it. And admire it....

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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 Venini, Emmanuel Babled

Located in Milan, Italy

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

Materials

Murano Glass

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

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Large Glass Vase in Apple Green 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

21st Century Bolle Glass Vase in Améthyste / Grey by Tapio Wirkkala

21st Century Bolle Glass Vase in Améthyste / Grey by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in murano, IT

A vase turns into a graceful bottle. Grey meets Amethyst. Two distinct spaces of colour created by Tapio Wirkkala that blend together thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, a process by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Materials

Glass

21st Century Large Clessidra Hourglass in Grey/Red by Venini

21st Century Large Clessidra Hourglass in Grey/Red 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,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Violet by Venini

21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Violet by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

In the expert hands of the blowers, glass turns into precious gemstones of various colours – Green, Grass Green, Purple, Red, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Tea and Grey. Unique and sparkling...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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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

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Crystal

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Red by Venini

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

The 2017 re-edition features a brand new opaque appearance. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Opalino technique. Thi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Black Belt Ovale Medium Glass Vase in Black/Crystal/Grass Green

21st Century Black Belt Ovale Medium Glass Vase in Black/Crystal/Grass Green

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

Appealing to the eye, to the touch and to the mind. This work by Peter Marino was designed to be the most provocative one in the Fornace (Kiln). Striking beauty. The Triangolo collec...

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21st Century and Contemporary 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

Rodolfo Dordoni Venini Principe Vase, Hand-Crafted Murano Glass
Rodolfo Dordoni Venini Principe Vase, Hand-Crafted Murano Glass

Rodolfo Dordoni Venini Principe Vase, Hand-Crafted Murano Glass

By Rodolfo Bonetto, Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

King, Queen and Prince are the components of a noble family who, since 1996, has reigned with the kindness and elegance of sinuous shapes. They wear robes glazed, with impressive met...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Green by Venini

21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Green by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

In the expert hands of the blowers, glass turns into precious gemstones of various colours – Green, Grass Green, Purple, Red, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Tea and Grey. Unique and sparkling...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Contemporary 21stC Murano Art Glass Vase In Opalescent White By Venini c.2015
Contemporary 21stC Murano Art Glass Vase In Opalescent White By Venini c.2015

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Coccio Glass Vase in Ivory/Tea by Venini

21st Century Coccio Glass Vase in Ivory/Tea by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

It should belong to the Paleolithic collection of a Museum of Prehistory. A mysterious artifact smuggled by some art dealer. A modern archeological discovery made from murrine in 198...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Horizon 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

Opulus Vase by Brigitta Karlsson & Owe Thorssen for Venini
Opulus Vase by Brigitta Karlsson & Owe Thorssen for Venini

Opulus Vase by Brigitta Karlsson & Owe Thorssen for Venini

By Venini, Ove Thorssen, Karlsson Brigitta

Located in Torino, IT

Opulus model vase produced by Venini. Refined vase designed by Owe Thorssen and Brigitta Karlsson for Venini in 1976. Norwegian designer couple who worked for venini in the 1970s/8...

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Apple Green by Venini

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Apple Green by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Occhi Large Glass Vase in Coral/Crystal by Tobia Scarpa

21st Century Occhi Large Glass Vase in Coral/Crystal by Tobia Scarpa

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in murano, IT

Tobia Scarpa creates a fine exchange of glances: glass lenses with thin coloured rims form an interplay of softly rounded volumes. Tall or short, rounded or slender, this vase never ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Medium Glass Vase in Grass Green/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

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Orange by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Orange by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Red by Venini

21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy and reality. Paolo Venini opted for a unique palette of Aquamarine, Horizon and other fine hues to present it to the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Sogni Infranti Model by Mario Bellini for Venini.
Italian Murano Glass Vase Sogni Infranti Model by Mario Bellini for Venini.

Italian Murano Glass Vase Sogni Infranti Model by Mario Bellini for Venini.

By Venini, Mario Bellini

Located in Milan, Italy

Vase model Sogni Infranti iridescent glass with application of processing scraps polychrome glass, 1994. Designed by Mario Bellini. Signed.

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Hand-Crafted Murano Glass Vase, 20cm
Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Hand-Crafted Murano Glass Vase, 20cm

Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Hand-Crafted Murano Glass Vase, 20cm

By Venini, Rodolfo Bonetto

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Queen and Prince are the components of a noble family who, since 1996, has reigned with the kindness and elegance of sinuous shapes. They wear robes glazed, with impressive metallic-...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Art Deco Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano Glass
Art Deco Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano Glass

Art Deco Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano Glass

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Rhythm: this is the word that defines the shape of the Deco series of vases. The rings are repeated, one after another. They increase, decrease, then increase again. They seem to mov...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Kukinto Vases Collection by Timo Sarpaneva for Venini 1991
Kukinto Vases Collection by Timo Sarpaneva for Venini 1991

Kukinto Vases Collection by Timo Sarpaneva for Venini 1991

By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The skirt of a dancer. A Nordic blossom moving in the wind. The colours of these works chase, touch and sometimes merge on the waves created by the breath of a master glassmiths. Wit...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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

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Gold

21st Century Yemen Glass Vase in Multicolor by Ettore Sottsass

21st Century Yemen Glass Vase in Multicolor by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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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.