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 Tessuti Battuti Large Vase in Coral by Carlo Scarpa.
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in murano, IT
Alternating light and dark coloured lines on shades of Coral, harmoniously following the guidelines produced by Carlo Scarpa. And reproduced by VENINI’s master glassblowers by using ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
Vintage Royal Blue Opaline Glass Vase by Paolo Venini, "Anni Trenta" series
By Venini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Murano, 1990s.
This vase is made in light blue opaline glass inside and a royal blue opaline glass outside.
It features a darker glass base and it's been hand-blown i...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Milk-White 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 Acqua Mizusashi Glass Vase in Crystal/Mint Green by Michela Cattai
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
It owes its name to the traditional container for water used during the Japanese tea ceremony. Its shapes are inspired by the country’s lush vegetation, nodding to the pebbles and water flowing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
21st Century Opachi Small Vase with Lid in Black by Tobia Scarpa
By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa
Located in murano, IT
In the 1940s, Carlo looked to the eastern traditions for his inspiration in creating his objects, borrowing some of his forms from East Asian porcelain ware. In the 1960s, Tobia Scar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Apple Green/Red
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in murano, IT
An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its colour unique. The creative genius of Fulvio Bianconi makes its shape inimitable, recalling skirts sway...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Aquamarine/Horizon
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in murano, IT
An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its colour unique. The creative genius of Fulvio Bianconi makes its shape inimitable, recalling skirts sway...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Opaque Pink/Red
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: Opaque pink/red
Dimensions: Ø 23 x H 31 cm
Available in other color options: Black, sapphire, orange, indigo, Green rio, rosa cipria, blood red/rosa cipria, Amber, indigo/orange, grey/indigo, grey, apple green, aquamarine/horizon, horizon, apple green/red, red, milk-white...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Green Rio 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 sway...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Small 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
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Glass
21st Century Labuan Small Glass Vase in Indigo 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
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Glass
Laura de Santillana, Italy, Numeri Murrine Plate
By Venini, Laura de Santillana
Located in Uccle, BE
Hand welded and ground Murano glass plate with an arrangement of polychrome murrines
depicting numbers from zero to nine and nine to zero.
Designed in 1975 and awarded during exhi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Large 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 Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry Color by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in murano, IT
A multitude of shapes and colors. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Italian Venini glass colorless zigzag ribbon design bowl, signed
By Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Italian Venini glass colorless zig-zag ribbon bowl
Round form, Italian Venini Mid-Century modern glass hand blown bowl, the colorless ribbed glass walls, the interior decorated wit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Small Vase in Milk-White 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 sway...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century Clessidra Hourglass in Amber/Light Pink by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Clessidra 420.10 Ø14 H30 AA/RS
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Color: Amber/Light Pink
Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 30 cm
Available in other color options: Grape/light pink.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century Battuti/Canoe Large Bowl in Green Rio by Tobia Scarpa
By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa
Located in murano, IT
Battuti 516.15 Ø30 H12 VR ED.NUM.
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Color: Green rio
Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 12 cm
Available in other color options: Rosa Cipria
Available ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Pigmenti Large Blown Opal Glass Vase in Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
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 Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Large Vase in Aquamarine 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 sway...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century Re Medium Glass Vase in Grey by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Venini, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in murano, IT
Carrying the royal crown is not easy, but he does it perfectly. Tall and proud, he rules over his glass empire with the elegance and grace of sinuous forms. He wears a satin mantle a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Murrine Opache Carlo Scarpa Plate in Black/Coral by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in murano, IT
Countless Black and Coral pieces are woven together to form a symmetric yet imperfect pattern on slanted surfaces. VENINI’s glass grinding technique creates a typical shading effect ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Deco Large Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in murano, IT
"Rhythm" is the watchword for the vases from the Dèco line by VENINI. An endless series of rings, one after the other. They alternate at a pace that rises and falls, then rises again...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century Satin Small Glass Vase in Blood Red/Crystal Rio by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Sheer glass is hand-blown and crafted by the master glassblowers using the sophisticated Satinatura technique, which lends it the exquisite opaque appearance to which it owes its nam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century Odalische Large Glass Vase in Green Rio by Leonardo Ranucci
By Leonardo Ranucci, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Odalische 706.81 Ø16 H43 VR/LA/VR
Additional information:
Material: glass
Color: green rio
Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 42 cm
Available in other color options: Rosa cipria, red, grey
A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Clessidra Hourglass in Red/Straw-Yellow by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so real, like time ticking away. In 1957, Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini captured time and shaped it into Clessidr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Orange 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 sway...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Medium 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 Fischione Sculpture in Barene/Black/Straw by Toni Zuccheri
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in murano, IT
The male has darker feathers, while the female features bright accents of colour, but they both have a skilfully ground black head. The two wigeon specimens designed by Toni Zuccheri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Circo Di Lune Sculpture in Multicolour
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
One after the other, alternating spheres run along metal wires, arranged in order of size and colour. This unique piece by Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin reflects the delicate balance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Medium Glass Vase in Green Rio by Fulvio Bianconi
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Milk-White/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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century Battuti/Canoe Large Bowl in Rosa Cipria by Tobia Scarpa
By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa
Located in murano, IT
Battuti 516.15 Ø30 H12 RC ED.NUM.
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Color: Rosa Cipria
Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 12 cm
Available in other color options: Green rio
Available ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
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
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Art Glass, Murano Glass
21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Orange 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 Happy Pills Testosterone in Horizon/Straw-Yellow by Fabio Novembre
By Fabio Novembre, Venini
Located in murano, IT
The most active androgen hormone turns into a tiny glass pill. A design placebo created by Fabio Novembre in VENINI’s workshop. Indications and dosage: admi...
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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
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
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Glass Bowl in Blood Red/Grey by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Fazzoletto 700.07 TP/RB Ø18 H7,5
Additional Information:
Material: Blown Glass
Color: Blood Red/Grey
Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 7.5 cm
Available in other color options: Aquamarine/mil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
21st Century Geodi Vase in Amber Yellow/Milk-White/Red by Sonia Pedrazzini
By Sonia Pedrazzini, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Colours evoke the art of crystal healing: every vase has its own spiritual meaning, magical attributes and healing properties, just like geodes in nature. They feature softly rounded...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Green Rio 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: Green rio
Dimensions: Ø 23 x H 31 cm
Available in other color options: Black, sapphire, orange, indigo, rosa cipria, blood red/rosa cipria, Amber, indigo/orange, grey/indigo, opaque pink/red, grey, apple green, aquamarine/horizon, horizon, apple green/red, red, milk-white...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Sapphire 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 Fazzoletto Small Vase in Aquamarine 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 Fazzoletto Medium Glass Vase in Horizon 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 Fazzoletto A Canne Large Glass Vase in Crystal/Indigo/Orange
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in murano, IT
The exclusive Canne technique makes its colours unique, skilfully combined by the master glassblower and then melted and blown free-hand with the Mano Volante technique. The creative...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
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
21st Century, Serpente Glass Sculpture in Black / Milk-White / Turquoise
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Ancient murrine form the pattern of a snake coiling up on glass. Conceived, redesigned and skilfully reinterpreted with rich contrasting colours, they reflect the highest craftsmansh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Rosa Cipria 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 Idria Small Glass Vase in Milk-White/Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The Ancient Greek water vessel sheds its skin, as terracotta gives way to glass, thanks to VENINI. Its design speaks of bygone days and rhythms, bringing them back to life: timeless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Deco Large Glass Vase in Black by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in murano, IT
"Rhythm" is the watchword for the vases from the Dèco line by VENINI. An endless series of rings, one after the other. They alternate at a pace that rises and falls, then rises again...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Opalino Small 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
21st Century Acqua Natsumeche Glass Vase in Crystal/Grape by Michela Cattai
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The custodian of matcha green tea powder, it is the star of the Japanese tea ceremony. Its shapes are inspired by the country’s lush vegetation, nodding to the pebbles and water flowing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Labuan Small Glass Vase in Green Rio 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Horizon 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 sway...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century Deco Large Glass Vase in Green Rio by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in murano, IT
"Rhythm" is the watchword for the vases from the Dèco line by VENINI. An endless series of rings, one after the other. They alternate at a pace that rises and falls, then rises again...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century Labuan Small Glass Vase in Rosa Cipria 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century Monofiori Carnevale Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Like the icons that inspired them, these pieces are made using the Balloton technique. Every Monofiore Carnevale vase is a small handcrafted creation; glass is blown using traditional metal molds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
21st Century Ando Cosmos Vase in Crystal by Tadao Ando
By Tadao Ando, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Three glass elements blend together to create the geometry of a sphere concealed by their conjunction. Have you ever seen the cosmos so close? Space in matter. Matter in space. Finit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects
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Glass
21st Century Deco Small Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in murano, IT
"Rhythm" is the watchword for the vases from the Dèco line by VENINI. An endless series of rings, one after the other. They alternate at a pace that rises and falls, then rises again...
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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.
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Questions About Venini Decorative Objects
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- Where is Venini glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Venini 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.