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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 Happy Pills Feniletilamina in Black/Orange by Fabio Novembre

21st Century Happy Pills Feniletilamina in Black/Orange by Fabio Novembre

By Venini, Fabio Novembre

Located in murano, IT

The love molecule found in chocolate is now contained in glass. A design placebo created by Fabio Novembre in VENINI’s workshop. Indications and dosage: admire it in small doses, dai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

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

By Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Circo Di Lune Sculpture in Multicolour

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

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Glass

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

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

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

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 Medium Glass Vase in Sapphire by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Deco Medium 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Deco Medium Glass Vase in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Deco Medium Glass Vase in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in murano, IT

DE'CO 707.07 Ø23 H24,5 TP/LA/TP Additional Information: Material: Glass Color: Grey Dimensions: Ø 23 x H 24.5 cm Available in other color options: Orange, aquamarine, black, s...

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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

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

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

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Glass

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Blood Red/Rosa Cipria by Venini

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Blood Red/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 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

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Glass

21st Century, Serpente Glass Sculpture in Black / Milk-White / Turquoise

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 Where Are My Glasses, Single Lens Vase in Red by Ron Arad

21st Century Where Are My Glasses, Single Lens Vase in Red by Ron Arad

By Ron Arad, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Intense hues of Aquamarine, Red and Grass Green. Glass flows through a single lens, unexpectedly creating a vase. Sketches, models, renders and iron frames. The master glassblowers c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini

21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Medium 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

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Glass

21st Century Pigmenti Large Blown Opal Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

21st Century Pigmenti Large Blown Opal Glass Vase in Amber 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 Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Grey by Venini

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Grey 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 Fazzoletto Medium Glass Vase in Grey by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

21st Century Fazzoletto Medium Glass Vase in Grey 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 Monofiori Balloton Medium Glass Vase in Grey-Red by Venini

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Medium Glass Vase in Grey-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 Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron by Paolo Venini

21st Century Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in murano, IT

A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Black Belt Triangolo Extra Small Vase in Black/Crystal/Tea

21st Century Black Belt Triangolo Extra Small Vase in Black/Crystal/Tea

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Satin Small Glass Vase in Crystal/Green Rio by Venini

21st Century Satin Small Glass Vase in Crystal/Green 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

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Glass

21st Century Fazzoletto Medium Glass Vase in Opaque Pink/Red.

21st Century Fazzoletto Medium Glass Vase in Opaque Pink/Red.

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 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

21st Century Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Aquamarine/Grey by Tapio Wirkkala

21st Century Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Aquamarine/Grey by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Tapio Wirkkala pays homage to his beloved land: thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, he turns glass into water and ice, shaping it from joyful memories, special moments and the nature ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Pigmenti Small Blown Opal Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

21st Century Pigmenti Small Blown Opal Glass Vase in Amber 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 Murrine Opache Centerpiece in Black/Coral by Carlo Scarpa

21st Century Murrine Opache Centerpiece 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 Black Belt Triangolo Large Glass Vase in Black/Crystal

21st Century Black Belt Triangolo Large Glass Vase in Black/Crystal

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Incisi Glass Vase in Sourgreen by Paolo Venini

21st Century Incisi Glass Vase in Sourgreen by Paolo Venini

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

A multitude of shapes and colours. Apparently, Paolo Venini had a knack for experimenting with Incisi. They are countless. The vase owes its name to the "Incisione a Freddo" glassmak...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Fischione Sculpture in Black by Toni Zuccheri

21st Century Fischione Sculpture in Black 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 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 Venini, Carlo Scarpa

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

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Glass

21st Century Veronese Glass Vase in Crystal/Grey by Vittorio Zecchin

21st Century Veronese Glass Vase in Crystal/Grey by Vittorio Zecchin

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini

21st Century Opalino Small 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

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Glass

21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Grey by Venini

21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Grey 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

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 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

21st Century Fazzoletto Small 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

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Glass

21st Century Satin Large Glass Vase in Tea/Crystal by Venini

21st Century Satin Large Glass Vase in Tea/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

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Glass

21st Century Fazzoletto Glass Bowl in Grey/Milk-White by Venini

21st Century Fazzoletto Glass Bowl in Grey/Milk-White by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Through the gestures of creation, the expert glassblower creates the effect of a small handkerchief blowing in the wind and then delicately turns it upside down. It’s 2017: the Fazzo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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

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

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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

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

By Venini, Tadao Ando

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 Clessidra Hourglass in Indigo/Orange by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

21st Century Clessidra Hourglass in Indigo/Orange 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 Monofiori Balloton Extra Large Glass Vase in Aquamarine/Red

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

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 Monofiore Glass Vase in Tea by Laura de Santillana

21st Century Monofiore Glass Vase in Tea by Laura de Santillana

By Laura de Santillana, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Different shapes, different colours. But all bursting with energy. Their caps recall the shapes and patterns of nature. Every Monofiore by Laura De Santillana is unique: a small prec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Ando Time Hourglass in Amber Yellow/Light Pink/Violet by Tadao Ando

21st Century Ando Time Hourglass in Amber Yellow/Light Pink/Violet by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

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. Additional Information: Material: Glass Color: Amber Yellow/Light Pink/Violet Dimensions: W 13.5 x D 13.5 x H 54 cm Available in other color options: Grey/light pink,/red...

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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/Grape by Michela Cattai

21st Century Acqua Mizusashi Glass Vase in Crystal/Grape 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 Idria Small Glass Vase in Milk-White/Red by Venini

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 Fazzoletto Glass Bowl in Aquamarine/Milk-White by Venini

21st Century Fazzoletto Glass Bowl in Aquamarine/Milk-White by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Through the gestures of creation, the expert glassblower creates the effect of a small handkerchief blowing in the wind and then delicately turns it upside down. It’s 2017: the Fazzo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

21st Century Goburam Glass Vase in Coral/Nocturnal by Ettore Sottsass

21st Century Goburam Glass Vase in Coral/Nocturnal by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in murano, IT

Goburam by Ettore Sottsass speaks of India and of the monumental towers at the entrance of Hindu temples. It speaks of precious red coral and of the red soil of ancient faraway lands...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Night in Venice Glass Candleholder in Tea by Venini

21st Century Night in Venice Glass Candleholder in Tea by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

The warm glow of candles meets glass etched using the special Balloton technique. Its light flickers and dances, casting a multitude of reflections on the refined Tea, Red, Grape or ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown 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

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 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 Ando Time Hourglass in Grey / Light Pink/Red by Tadao Ando

21st Century Ando Time Hourglass in Grey / Light Pink/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 Acqua Glass Bowl in Crystal/Mint Green by Michela Cattai

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

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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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 Small Glass Vase in Indigo/Red by Venini

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

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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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

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Glass

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Idria Small Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

21st Century Idria Small 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 ...

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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.