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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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Venini Where Are My Glasses 777.51 Glass Vase, Erba - Ron Arad - Damiani
Venini Where Are My Glasses 777.51 Glass Vase, Erba - Ron Arad - Damiani

Venini Where Are My Glasses 777.51 Glass Vase, Erba - Ron Arad - Damiani

By Ron Arad, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Ron Arad Model: Where Are My Glasses 777.51 Collection: Where Are My Glasses Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique Murano glass piece. Where...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Where Are My Glasses 777.52 Glass Vase Purple & Red - Ron Arad Damiani
Venini Where Are My Glasses 777.52 Glass Vase Purple & Red - Ron Arad Damiani

Venini Where Are My Glasses 777.52 Glass Vase Purple & Red - Ron Arad Damiani

By Ron Arad, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Ron Arad Model: Where Are My Glasses 777.52 Collection: Where Are My Glasses Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique Murano glass piece. Where...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Where Are My Glasses 777.52 Glass Vase, Green design Ron Arad Damiani
Venini Where Are My Glasses 777.52 Glass Vase, Green design Ron Arad Damiani

Venini Where Are My Glasses 777.52 Glass Vase, Green design Ron Arad Damiani

By Ron Arad, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Ron Arad Model: Where Are My Glasses 777.52 Collection: Where Are My Glasses Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique Murano glass piece. Where...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Where Are My Glasses 777.52 Vase, Horizon & Acquamare Ron Arad Damiani
Venini Where Are My Glasses 777.52 Vase, Horizon & Acquamare Ron Arad Damiani

Venini Where Are My Glasses 777.52 Vase, Horizon & Acquamare Ron Arad Damiani

By Ron Arad, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Ron Arad Model: Where Are My Glasses 777.52 Collection: Where Are My Glasses Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique Murano glass piece. Where...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Sommersi Oro Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1990
Venini Sommersi Oro Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1990

Venini Sommersi Oro Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1990

By Venini, Laura Diaz de Santillana

Located in New York, NY

Laura Diaz de Santillana (b. 1955) for Venini Sommersi Oro vase from Laura series, Italy, 1980. This elegant hand-blown Murano glass vase is an exquisite celadon green color with gol...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Clessidra 034.90 Glass Hourglass, Talpa & Red - Design Venini - Damiani
Venini Clessidra 034.90 Glass Hourglass, Talpa & Red - Design Venini - Damiani

Venini Clessidra 034.90 Glass Hourglass, Talpa & Red - Design Venini - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Venini Model: Hourglass 034.90 Collection: Hourglass Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Murano glass. The Clessidra (hourglass) ...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass Aquamarine & Talpa - Damiani
Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass Aquamarine & Talpa - Damiani

Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass Aquamarine & Talpa - Damiani

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini Model: Hourglass 420.06 Collection: Hourglass Year: 1957 Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Muran...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass Lilac Mint & Crystal - Damiani
Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass Lilac Mint & Crystal - Damiani

Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass Lilac Mint & Crystal - Damiani

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini Model: Hourglass 420.06 Collection: Hourglass Year: 1957 Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Mura...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass, Snow & Crystal - Damiani
Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass, Snow & Crystal - Damiani

Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass, Snow & Crystal - Damiani

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini Model: Hourglass 420.06 Collection: Hourglass Year: 1957 Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Mura...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass, Moka & Crystal - Damiani
Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass, Moka & Crystal - Damiani

Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass, Moka & Crystal - Damiani

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini Model: Hourglass 420.06 Collection: Hourglass Year: 1957 Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Mura...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass, Pagliesco & Red - Damiani
Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass, Pagliesco & Red - Damiani

Venini Hourglass 420.06 Glass Hourglass, Pagliesco & Red - Damiani

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini Model: Hourglass 420.06 Collection: Hourglass Year: 1957 Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Muran...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Happy Pills 027.29 Glass Sculpture Horizon & Pagliesco - Fabio Novembre
Venini Happy Pills 027.29 Glass Sculpture Horizon & Pagliesco - Fabio Novembre

Venini Happy Pills 027.29 Glass Sculpture Horizon & Pagliesco - Fabio Novembre

By Venini, Fabio Novembre

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Fabio Novembre Model: Happy Pills 027.29 Collection: Happy Pills Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Murano glass. The Happy Pill...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Yemen 787.00 Glass Vase, Black, Verdognolo, Coral & Milk - Ettore Sottsas
Venini Yemen 787.00 Glass Vase, Black, Verdognolo, Coral & Milk - Ettore Sottsas

Venini Yemen 787.00 Glass Vase, Black, Verdognolo, Coral & Milk - Ettore Sottsas

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Ettore Sottsass Model: Yemen 787.00 Collection: Ettore Sottsass Collection Year: 1994 Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Murano ...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Bolle 502.01 Glass Vase, Pagliesco & Red - Design Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Bolle 502.01 Glass Vase, Pagliesco & Red - Design Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Bolle 502.01 Glass Vase, Pagliesco & Red - Design Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Tapio Wirkkala Model: Bubbles 502.01 Collection: Bubbles Year: 1966 Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Murano glass. The Bolle c...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

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

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

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

Venini Bolle 503.01 Glass Vase, Adriatic & Talpa - Design Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Bolle 503.01 Glass Vase, Adriatic & Talpa - Design Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Bolle 503.01 Glass Vase, Adriatic & Talpa - Design Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Tapio Wirkkala Model: Bubbles 503.01 Collection: Bubbles Year: 1966 Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Murano glass. The Bolle c...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Murana Glass Vase in Straw-Yellow by Fabio Novembre

21st Century Murana Glass Vase in Straw-Yellow by Fabio Novembre

By Venini, Fabio Novembre

Located in murano, IT

From Venetian masks to glass, Fabio Novembre adds a tinge of irony to the Fornace (Kiln), creating a work that has a face and a soul. Classic yet eccentric. Additional Information: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Deco Large Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Deco Large Glass Vase in Red 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 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

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Murano Glass

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Indigo/Orange

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Indigo/Orange

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

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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 Venini, Alessandro Mendini

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 Small Glass Vase in Red by Venini

21st Century Opalino Small 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Berito Model by Alessandro Mendini for Venini
Italian Murano Glass Vase Berito Model by Alessandro Mendini for Venini

Italian Murano Glass Vase Berito Model by Alessandro Mendini for Venini

By Venini, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Milan, Italy

Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Berito glass vase, with vertical pink stripes, incised mark and dated with applied circular label. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the ex...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

NAPOLEONE MARTINUZZI. "Maialino", figure, Venini, Italy, model 2484
NAPOLEONE MARTINUZZI. "Maialino", figure, Venini, Italy, model 2484

NAPOLEONE MARTINUZZI. "Maialino", figure, Venini, Italy, model 2484

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Zurich, CH

'MAIALINO', MODEL NO. 2485 NAPOLEONE MARTINUZZI for Venini 1928 Lightly iridescent hand-blown and applied 'pulegoso' glass.Height 17, length 27cm LITERATURE Compare Anna Venini ...

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1920s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi, vase "horizontale fasce". by Venini
Fulvio Bianconi, vase "horizontale fasce". by Venini

Fulvio Bianconi, vase "horizontale fasce". by Venini

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

Fulvio Bianconi, vase "horizontale fasce". . Design from 1950 for Venini & C. Gray glass with fused opaque white bands all around. Inscribed on the stand: "venini murano ITALIA" (etc...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Principe Vase 1996
Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Principe Vase 1996

Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Principe Vase 1996

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

Venini Large Murano Glass Spherical Vase 1907s
Venini Large Murano Glass Spherical Vase 1907s

Venini Large Murano Glass Spherical Vase 1907s

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Signed Venini vase A true testament to Italian craftsmanship. Handblown by skilled artisans, this unique piece features a mesmerizing blend of earthy tones, deep blues, and vibrant ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi vase 'Scozzese', 1954-57
Fulvio Bianconi vase 'Scozzese', 1954-57

Fulvio Bianconi vase 'Scozzese', 1954-57

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Zurich, CH

Fulvio Bianconi vase 'Scozzese', 1954-57 Vase model "Scozzese". Venini, Murano, 1954-57. Blown glass with polychrome twisted sapphire, opaque red and lattimo bands, crossed with wide...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Pyros Vase in Multicolour by Emmanuel Babled

21st Century Pyros Vase in Multicolour by Emmanuel Babled

By Venini, Emmanuel Babled

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

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Glass

21st Century Ando Time Hourglass in Alexandrite/Grape/Red by Tadao Ando

21st Century Ando Time Hourglass in Alexandrite/Grape/Red by Tadao Ando

By Tadao Ando, Venini

Located in murano, IT

A colorful hourglass enclosed in glass. Space meets time in its architecture. The sand flow carries with it the thoughts of the past and the future that Tadao Ando wished to capture ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Idria Large Glass Vase in Red by Venini

21st Century Idria Large Glass Vase in 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

Tomaso Buzzi, a rare 'Coppa delle Mani', model no. 3416, 1932 / Venini
Tomaso Buzzi, a rare 'Coppa delle Mani', model no. 3416, 1932 / Venini

Tomaso Buzzi, a rare 'Coppa delle Mani', model no. 3416, 1932 / Venini

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Zurich, CH

Tomaso Buzzi, a rare 'Coppa delle Mani', model no. 3416 model no. 3416 laguna glass with applied gold leaf executed by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 22 x 34 cm (diameter) signed with t...

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1930s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Venere Vase in Blood Red/Rosa Cipria by Venini

21st Century Venere Vase in Blood Red/Rosa Cipria by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

A vase made in cased glass using the “Opalini” technique. This model is distinguished by its lower, wider opening with the typical wavy shape: a new take ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Murano filigree art glass vase, signed and Labe
Venini Murano filigree art glass vase, signed and Labe

Venini Murano filigree art glass vase, signed and Labe

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

Venini Murano filigree art glass vase. This hand-formed filigree vase in the ”a reticello” pattern features fine criss-crossed white lines forming a small web with bubble inclusions ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Paolo Venini vase acid signed
Paolo Venini vase acid signed

Paolo Venini vase acid signed

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Paolo Venini vase acid signed

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

Paolo Venini vase acid signed Blown glass vase submerged and handmade in amber 27 cm height, diameter 15 cm Acid signed 'Venini Murano Italy' Excellent condition

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1950s Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Oval bowl with grindstone engraving, acid signature by Paolo Venini for Venini M
Oval bowl with grindstone engraving, acid signature by Paolo Venini for Venini M

Oval bowl with grindstone engraving, acid signature by Paolo Venini for Venini M

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

Oval bowl with grindstone engraving, acid signature by Paolo Venini for Venini Murano Italy An oval green glass dish 'etched' model 4824 1956 acid-marked 'venini murano ITALIA'. Cm 3...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murrine

Murano Glas Vase Venini Murano Italia Fazzoletto filigrana, signed
Murano Glas Vase Venini Murano Italia Fazzoletto filigrana, signed

Murano Glas Vase Venini Murano Italia Fazzoletto filigrana, signed

By Gian Paolo Venier, Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

Murano Glas Vase Venini Murano Italia Fazzoletto filigrana, signed 1935-1940 Probably Paolo Venini Höhe: ca. 11,5 cm Condition: Very good condition. sign...

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1930s Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Rare Thomas Stearns doppio incalmo venini signed
Rare Thomas Stearns doppio incalmo venini signed

Rare Thomas Stearns doppio incalmo venini signed

By Venini, Thomas Stearns

Located in Zurich, CH

A rare Thomas Stearns for Venini DOPPIO INCALMO GLASS one of the last works of the artist acid signed venini murano ITALIA excellent conditions

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1960s Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Italian Venini glass colorless zigzag ribbon design bowl, signed
Italian Venini glass colorless zigzag ribbon design bowl, signed

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

Venini Inciso Italian Glass Bowl
Venini Inciso Italian Glass Bowl

Venini Inciso Italian Glass Bowl

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Greensboro, NC

Inciso Venini bowl. Acid etched with the Venini Murano mark. Nice size and very good to excellent condition, showing minor wear to edge of base as shown in images.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Pair of leaf dishes Venini & C., Murano, designed by Tyra Lundgren
Pair of leaf dishes Venini & C., Murano, designed by Tyra Lundgren

Pair of leaf dishes Venini & C., Murano, designed by Tyra Lundgren

By Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

Pair of leaf dishes Venini & C., Murano, designed by Tyra Lundgren A pair of leaf dishes Venini & C., Murano, designed by Tyra Lundgren, around 1936/38, produced in 1983. Medium Cl...

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Ando Cosmos Vase in Grey/Red/Tea by Tadao Ando

21st Century Ando Cosmos Vase in Grey/Red/Tea by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

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

Venini Bottle with Stopper
Venini Bottle with Stopper

Venini Bottle with Stopper

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini glass bottle with stopper in composite glass with finely wheel-engraved finish of delicate creases, incised on bottom "Venini Italia". P...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Orange by Venini

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

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Glass

Vases 'Barena' Venini & C., Murano, designed by Toni Zuccheri, 1981
Vases 'Barena' Venini & C., Murano, designed by Toni Zuccheri, 1981

Vases 'Barena' Venini & C., Murano, designed by Toni Zuccheri, 1981

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Zurich, CH

Vases 'Barena' Venini & C., Murano, designed by Toni Zuccheri, 1981 Medium Clear and greenish glass with vertical opaque white and brown band appliques. Veninilabel Excellent con...

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Murrine Romane Glass Vase in Multicolour by Carlo Scarpa

21st Century Murrine Romane Glass Vase in Multicolour by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

In these murrineworks, purity of form and essential geometry blend together to create rare, precious and timeless objects, just like the art of ancient Rome. In his quest for new gla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Deco Large Glass Vase in Milk-White by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Deco Large Glass Vase in Milk-White 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 Monofiori Balloton Extra Large Glass Vase in Red by Venini

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

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by VENINI from 1970 lies in its name: Balloton, a special technique that lends a unique matelassé effect to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Sapphire by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

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

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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

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

Alla Morandi set of 3 by Venini in Wisteria, Sand, and Grape (limited Edition)
Alla Morandi set of 3 by Venini in Wisteria, Sand, and Grape (limited Edition)

Alla Morandi set of 3 by Venini in Wisteria, Sand, and Grape (limited Edition)

By Matteo Thun, Venini

Located in Vancouver, BC

Alla Morandi, a collaboration with Venini with artist Matteo Thun, is the atemporal atmosphere of Morandi paintings in glass works. The blown glass bottle...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown 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

Italian Murano Glass Vase Kelo Model by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini, Italy
Italian Murano Glass Vase Kelo Model by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini, Italy

Italian Murano Glass Vase Kelo Model by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini, Italy

By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Milan, Italy

Murano glass vase designed by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini in 1988. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the exhibition Murano a go-go. Out production. Original label and signed.

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Grass Green by Venini

21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Grass 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

Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Re Vase 1996
Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Re Vase 1996

Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Re Vase 1996

By Rodolfo Bonetto, Venini

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

Italian Murano Glass Vase Corteccia Model by Venini
Italian Murano Glass Vase Corteccia Model by Venini

Italian Murano Glass Vase Corteccia Model by Venini

By Venini

Located in Milan, Italy

Murano Glass Vase Corteccia Model by Venini. Biography Paolo Venini was an Italian glass designer, important for his propagation of Murano glass and 20th-century glassware design. B...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Monofiore Balloton Collection by Venini
Monofiore Balloton Collection by Venini

Monofiore Balloton Collection by Venini

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

Deco Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini
Deco Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini

Deco Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini

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

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.