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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 Monofiori Balloton Extra Small Glass Vase in Blood Red/Green Rio

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Small Glass Vase in Blood Red/Green Rio

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 Medium Glass Vase in Apple Green by Venini

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Medium 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

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

Materials

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

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Deco Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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

Materials

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

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Murrine Opache Bowl in Black/Coral by Carlo Scarpa

21st Century Murrine Opache Bowl in Black/Coral by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

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

Materials

Glass

21st Century Where Are My Glasses, Under Vase in Aquamarine/crystal by Ron Arad

21st Century Where Are My Glasses, Under Vase in Aquamarine/crystal by Ron Arad

By Venini, Ron Arad

Located in murano, IT

Aquamarine, Red and Grass Green with hints of Crystal. Placed at the base of a rounded glass shape are the glasses, as if they had just slipped down its nose. Sketches, models, rende...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Materials

Glass

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

21st Century Deco Small 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

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

Materials

Glass

21st Century Fischione Sculpture in Black by Toni Zuccheri

21st Century Fischione Sculpture in Black by Toni Zuccheri

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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

Materials

Glass

21st Century Anatra Sculpture in Multicolour by Toni Zuccheri

21st Century Anatra Sculpture in Multicolour by Toni Zuccheri

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in murano, IT

Exuberant and lively, the duck gazes at the viewers and catches their attention, almost inviting them to stare back: it is so beautiful they can’t look away. If only Toni Zuccheri’s ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

21st Century Battuto A Nido D'ape Vase in Horizon by Carlo Scarpa

21st Century Battuto A Nido D'ape Vase in Horizon by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Inspired by nature and designed by Carlo Scarpa, it turns into Battuto a Nido D'Ape only in the hands of master glassmakers, who skilfully shape glass into a honeycomb pattern using ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Ando Cosmos Vase in Grass Green/Light Pink/Straw-Yellow

21st Century Ando Cosmos Vase in Grass Green/Light Pink/Straw-Yellow

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

Materials

Glass

21st Century Large Clessidra Hourglass in Aquamarine/Bamboo by Venini

21st Century Large Clessidra Hourglass in Aquamarine/Bamboo by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so real, like time ticking away. Clessidra – designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1957 – evolves in 2015,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Small Glass Vase in Amber/Horizon by Venini

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Small Glass Vase in Amber/Horizon by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Monofiori breaks with tradition in 1970 and then does it again in 2016. But its essence remains the same: it looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Serpente Glass Sculpture in Black/Coral by Carlo Scarpa

21st Century Serpente Glass Sculpture in Black/Coral by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Ancient murrine form the pattern of a snake coiling up on glass. Conceived, redesigned and skilfully reinterpreted with rich contrasting colours, they reflect the highest craftsmansh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Idria Medium Glass Vase in Red by Venini

21st Century Idria Medium 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

Materials

Glass

21st Century Idria Medium Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

21st Century Idria Medium Glass Vase in Amber 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Ando Cosmos Vase in Aquamarine/Grape/Mint Green by Tadao Ando

21st Century Ando Cosmos Vase in Aquamarine/Grape/Mint Green 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

Materials

Glass

21st Century Murana Glass Vase in Wistaria by Fabio Novembre

21st Century Murana Glass Vase in Wistaria 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, Quattro Stagioni Inverno Sculpture in Crystal/Light Blue/Milk-White

21st Century, Quattro Stagioni Inverno Sculpture in Crystal/Light Blue/Milk-White

By Venini, Laura de Santillana

Located in murano, IT

Winter impressed in glass by Laura De Santillana. Murrina glass in hues of bluino and milk white brings to mind the coldest season of the year. As the first snowflakes start to fall,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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 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

Materials

Glass

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

21st Century Opalino Large 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

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Simira Model by Alessandro Mendini for Venini.
Italian Murano Glass Vase Simira Model by Alessandro Mendini for Venini.

Italian Murano Glass Vase Simira Model by Alessandro Mendini for Venini.

By Venini, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Milan, Italy

Vase model Simira filigree glass and solid glass base molded to the wheel, circa 1987- 1988. Signed. Biography Alessandro Mendini was born in Milan in 1931. After a long experience...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Red 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 Satin Large Glass Vase in Blood Red/Crystal by Venini

21st Century Satin Large Glass Vase in Blood Red/Crystal 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 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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

21st Century Monofiori Balloton 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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

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...

Category

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Giotto Sculpture in Black/Multicolour by Alessandro Mendini

21st Century Giotto Sculpture in Black/Multicolour by Alessandro Mendini

By Alessandro Mendini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

An austere face, halfway between ancient and modern, strong and fragile. Giotto by Alessandro Mendini is a winged lord who is destined to hold our gaze. A psychic being whose narrow ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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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. Perfect for safely storing p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

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

21st Century Deco Large Glass Vase in Sapphire 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Labuan Small Glass Vase in Green Rio by Venini

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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 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

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century Circo Di Lune Sculpture in Multicolor

21st Century Circo Di Lune Sculpture in Multicolor

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 Dama Glass Vase in Black/Milk-White by Venini

21st Century Dama Glass Vase in Black/Milk-White by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

She challenges others with her beauty. Austere in white, elegant in black. An endless series of murrine forms her checkerboard, always creating a new motif, like a new chess game. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Pavoncella Sculpture in Multicolour by Toni Zuccheri

21st Century Pavoncella Sculpture in Multicolour by Toni Zuccheri

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Mother Nature gave it a striped appearance with hints of brown, black, white and green. A crest playfully sticks up on its head. For his bestiary, Toni Zuccheri captured its restless...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Battuto a Nido D'ape Vase in Straw-Yellow by Carlo Scarpa

21st Century Battuto a Nido D'ape Vase in Straw-Yellow by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Inspired by nature and designed by Carlo Scarpa, it turns into Battuto a Nido D'Ape only in the hands of master glassmakers, who skilfully shape glass into a honeycomb pattern using ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Milk-White by Venini

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Idria Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

21st Century Idria Large Glass Vase in Horizon 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Ando Cosmos Vase in Crystal by Tadao Ando

21st Century Ando Cosmos Vase in Crystal 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...

Category

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

Materials

Glass

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

21st Century Deco Large Glass Vase in Blood 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Acqua Natsumeche Glass Vase in Crystal/Grape by Michela Cattai

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 Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Sapphire 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

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 Venini, Alessandro Mendini

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

Materials

Gold

Five Turqoise Opalino Bowls by Paolo Venini, Murano circa 1950
Five Turqoise Opalino Bowls by Paolo Venini, Murano circa 1950

Five Turqoise Opalino Bowls by Paolo Venini, Murano circa 1950

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in London, GB

Five small turquoise opaline hand blown bowls by Paolo Venini (1895-1959) circa 1950 for Venini, opaque glass, acid stamp to each 'Venini Murano Italia'. Dimensons; each height 1 1/...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline 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,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Fazzoletto Large Vase in Milk-White by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

21st Century Fazzoletto Large 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Contrasto Glass Vase in Crystal/Grape by Michela Cattai

21st Century Contrasto Glass Vase in Crystal/Grape by Michela Cattai

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Sleek and opaque blown glass – crafted using the "Mano Volante" technique – is juxtaposed with a shimmering multifaceted gem made from "cotisso" glass. An interplay that lends character and uniqueness to the work. Glass comes to life in a work that is almost organic. These two pieces by Michela Cattai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century, Pyros Marini Vase in Multicolour by Emmanuel Babled

21st Century, Pyros Marini Vase in Multicolour by Emmanuel Babled

By Venini, Emmanuel Babled

Located in murano, IT

Limited edition - 1 of XX. Glass entirely fills up with bubbles, creating a sparkling effect. Rich and intense marine hues against a solid colored background lend elegance and har...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Paladini Glass Vase in Multicolour by Emmanuel Babled

21st Century Paladini Glass Vase in Multicolour by Emmanuel Babled

By Venini, Emmanuel Babled

Located in murano, IT

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

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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

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Green Rio 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 Opaque Pink/Red.

21st Century Fazzoletto Medium 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 20 x H 24 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

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.