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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 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

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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 Faville Glass Candleholder in Red by Venini

21st Century Faville Glass Candleholder in Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Shimmering in intense hues of Red or Grass Green, every Favilla is a unique glass creation crafted using the exclusive Balloton technique to enhance its sparkle. Candle included A...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Anatra Sculpture in Black/Crystal by Toni Zuccheri

21st Century Anatra Sculpture in Black/Crystal 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

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Crystal

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

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

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

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Pigmenti Small Glass Vase in Blood Red by Venini

21st Century Pigmenti Small Glass Vase in Blood Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. Pigme...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Large 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 Fazzoletto Medium Glass Vase in Orange by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

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

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its colour unique. The creative genius of Fulvio Bianconi makes its shape inimitable, recalling skirts sway...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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 Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Bronze Color by Paolo Venini

21st Century Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Bronze Color by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Medium Glass Vase in Amber/Horizon 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 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

Materials

Glass

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

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Small Glass Vase in Aquamarine/Red 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

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Glass

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Satin Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

21st Century Satin Large Glass Vase in Horizon 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 Gemme Glass Vase in Red by Venini

21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Red 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 Tiara Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Francesco Lucchese

21st Century Tiara Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Francesco Lucchese

By Francesco Lucchese, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Tiara 706.66 H46 OZ FILO AA Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Horizon Dimensions: Ø 19 x H 46 cm Available in other color options: Amber, orange Available in oth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Rosa Cipria by Venini

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Rosa Cipria by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Battuti/Canoe Small Vase in Aquamarine by Tobia Scarpa

21st Century Battuti/Canoe Small Vase in Aquamarine by Tobia Scarpa

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

It recalls a graceful tulip, in tones of Crystal, Aquamarine and shaded pink Alexandrite. Its translucent appearance is the result of the skill and ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Black 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 Monofiori Balloton Extra Small Glass Vase in Aquamarine/Red

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Small 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 Night in Venice Glass Candleholder in Amber by Venini

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

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Made in hand-finished blown glass, the transparent red NIGHT IN VENICE candleholder decorates the home, creating magic atmospheres: the warm and lumino...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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

21st Century Where Are My Glasses, Single Lens Vase in Aquamarine 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 Idria Medium Glass Vase in Indigo/Milk-White by Venini

21st Century Idria Medium Glass Vase in Indigo/Milk-White 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 Fazzoletto Large Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

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

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its colour unique. The creative genius of Fulvio Bianconi makes its shape inimitable, recalling skirts sway...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Rosa Cipria by Venini

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Rosa Cipria by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century, Where Are My Glasses, Double Lens Vase in Horizon by Ron Arad

21st Century, Where Are My Glasses, Double Lens Vase in Horizon by Ron Arad

By Ron Arad, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Intense hues of aquamarine and horizon, red and purple, mint green and grass green. Coloured glass elements flow through the two lenses, blending unexpectedly together into a vase. S...

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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 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 Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

21st Century Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Red 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 Monofiore Glass Vase in Green by Laura De Santillana

21st Century Monofiore Glass Vase in Green by Laura De Santillana

By Laura de Santillana, Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Idria Medium Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

21st Century Idria Medium 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Idria Large Glass Vase in Grey/Milk-White by Venini

21st Century Idria Large Glass Vase in Grey/Milk-White 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 Opalino Large Glass Vase in Blood Red/Rosa Cipria by Venini

21st Century Opalino Large 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 Lele Glass Candleholder in Amber by Venini

21st Century Lele Glass Candleholder in Amber by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Made in hand-finished blown glass, the transparent red LELE candleholder decorates the home, creating magic atmospheres: the warm and luminous glow of the flame reverberates through ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown 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

Materials

Glass

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

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

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its colour unique. The creative genius of Fulvio Bianconi makes its shape inimitable, recalling skirts sway...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Quattro Stagioni Autunno in Straw-Yellow/Tea by Laura De Santillana

21st Century Quattro Stagioni Autunno in Straw-Yellow/Tea by Laura De Santillana

By Laura de Santillana, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Fall impressed in glass by Laura De Santillana. Murrina glass in hues of Tea and Straw Yellow brings to mind the season that comes before winter. Leaves are tinged with yellow, as fo...

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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

Materials

Glass

21st Century Clessidra Hourglass in Grape/Light Pink by Paolo Venini

21st Century Clessidra Hourglass in Grape/Light Pink by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in murano, IT

Clessidra 420.10 Ø14 H30 UV/RS Additional Information: Material: Glass Color: Grape/Light Pink Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 30 cm Available in other color options: Amber/light pink.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Happy Pills Adrenalina in Grass Green / Red by Fabio Novembre

21st Century Happy Pills Adrenalina in Grass Green / Red by Fabio Novembre

By Fabio Novembre, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Also known as epinephrine, it now turns into glass and activates the sympathetic nervous system. A design placebo created by Fabio Novembre in VENINI’s workshop. Indications and dosa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Happy Pills Testosterone in Horizon/Straw-Yellow by Fabio Novembre

21st Century Happy Pills Testosterone in Horizon/Straw-Yellow by Fabio Novembre

By Fabio Novembre, Venini

Located in murano, IT

The most active androgen hormone turns into a tiny glass pill. A design placebo created by Fabio Novembre in VENINI’s workshop. Indications and dosage: admi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Grey by Venini

21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Grey 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

Materials

Glass

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

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Small Glass Vase in Grey/Red 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 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 Black Belt Triangolo Extra Small Vase in Black/Crystal/Tea

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

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 Contrasto Glass Vase in Crystal/Mint Green by Michela Cattai

21st Century Contrasto Glass Vase in Crystal/Mint Green 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 charac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown 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 Monofiori Balloton Medium Glass Vase in Aquamarine/Red by Venini

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

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Acqua Ichirinzashi Vase in Crystal/Mint Green by Michela Cattai

21st Century Acqua Ichirinzashi Vase in Crystal/Mint Green by Michela Cattai

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Its shapes take their cue from nature in Japan, nodding to the pebbles and water flowing in mountain streams. A vase holding just one flower is the quint...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Labuan Small Glass Vase in Red by Venini

21st Century Labuan Small Glass Vase in Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Large 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, Puzzle Glass Vase in Aquamarine/Coral by Ettore Sottsass

21st Century, Puzzle Glass Vase in Aquamarine/Coral by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Architecture turns into design. Magnificence turns into elegance. Coral meets Aquamarine, then it blends into Grey. This glass creation by Ettore Sottsass has a soul and a strong cha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Fazzoletto Medium Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

21st Century Fazzoletto Medium Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its colour unique. The creative genius of Fulvio Bianconi makes its shape inimitable, recalling skirts sway...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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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 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

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.