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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
Venini Principe Vase in Grey Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni

Venini Principe Vase in Grey Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Principe glass vase in Gray by Rodolfo Dordoni. Blown handmade glass vases. Upper part, the crown, is covered by metal leaves. The lower par...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Bolle Vase in Grass Green, Amber-Yellow and Violet by Tapio Wirkkala

Bolle Vase in Grass Green, Amber-Yellow and Violet by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Apple green, yellow and purple. Three distinct spaces of colour that blend together thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, a process by whi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Multicolor Glass Upupa Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri

Venini Multicolor Glass Upupa Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Upupa in multi-color by Toni Zuccher. Numbered edition. Bronze structure with plumes applied when still hot. Color: Multi-color Dimensions: D 40 cm, H 38 cm Year of manuf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Bronze

VENINI 1951 By Fulvio Bianconi Murano Amber Bottle Red Fasce Orizontali Art
VENINI 1951 By Fulvio Bianconi Murano Amber Bottle Red Fasce Orizontali Art

VENINI 1951 By Fulvio Bianconi Murano Amber Bottle Red Fasce Orizontali Art

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Miami, FL

A fasce-orizontali amber bottle designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. This is a very rare art-glass tall bottle with stoper designed by the artist Fulvio Bianconi for the Venini c...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942

Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942 Carlo Scarpa for Venini “Pennellate” vase 1942 While the world was at war in 1942, Scarpa and Venini produced a rare ser...

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1940s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini, Murano Glass Paperweight / Abstract Sculpture, Signed
Venini, Murano Glass Paperweight / Abstract Sculpture, Signed

Venini, Murano Glass Paperweight / Abstract Sculpture, Signed

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Venini paperweight / abstract sculpture with a traditional swirl ribbon design. This is signed and is shown with circle marker in last picture, very faded, but is (Venini I...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Pigmenti Large Vase in Glazed Ox Blood Red Glass by Venini

Pigmenti Large Vase in Glazed Ox Blood Red Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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. PIGMENT is proposed in a rich colour palette and is created in two sizes. Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Glazed ox blood red Dimensions: Ø 14.5 x H 36.5 cm Available in other color options: Glazed amber, glazed red, glazed amethyst, glazed grape, opaline amber, opaline red...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Red Cactus Succulent Sculpture, Signed, 1929
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Red Cactus Succulent Sculpture, Signed, 1929

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Red Cactus Succulent Sculpture, Signed, 1929

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini red Cactus Succulent sculpture, Signed, 1929. Exceedingly rare example of a signed Venini succulent by Matinuzzi. Museum-worthy masterwork by Martinuzzi during his groundbreaking tenure as artistic director of Venini. Large-scale. Original brass frame. This stunning pulegoso glass and gold leaf “pianta grassa” is in very good antique condition with no apparent signs of repair. Acid etched Venini signature is at bottom. Lovely contrasting white glass rim on pot. Playful use of co lot with the green pot...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fuochi Boreali Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Giorgio Vigna

Fuochi Boreali Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Giorgio Vigna

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Explosions of colour casting thousands of different hues, in glass like in nature. Flowers, with their countless shapes and long stems, inspired Giorgio Vigna...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Red and Mauve Glass, Italy, 1959
Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Red and Mauve Glass, Italy, 1959

Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Red and Mauve Glass, Italy, 1959

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in New York, NY

Paolo Venini for Venini rare apothecary jar or vessel in red and mauve blown glass. This classic and elegant vessel comes from a series designed by Paolo Venini in 1959 inspired by ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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

21st Century Fazzoletto Large 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

Labuan Sabbiato Vase in Grey with Blown Opal Glass by Venini

Labuan Sabbiato Vase in Grey with Blown Opal Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. Drawing inspiration from exotic destinations in the Far East, Paolo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Venini Principe Vase in Milk-White Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni

Venini Principe Vase in Milk-White Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni

By Venini, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Principe glass vase in milk-white by Rodolfo Dordoni. Blown handmade glass vases. Upper part, the crown, is covered by metal leaves. The lower part is glazed. Color: Milk-W...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Red & Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Red & Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Piatto Di Tapio in red/aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala. Numbered Edition for year. “Piatto di Tapio” blown plate with thick handmade center, realized with the “incalmo” technique...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Beautiful light green mouth-blown Murano vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy
Beautiful light green mouth-blown Murano vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy

Beautiful light green mouth-blown Murano vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in München, BY

Beautiful 1960s light green hand-blown Murano glass vase by Carlo Scarpa. Manufacturer: Venini. Made in Italy. The bottom is engraved with "Venini Murano Italia". Very beautiful, hi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

2 Figurine Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1950, signed
2 Figurine Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1950, signed

2 Figurine Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1950, signed

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

2 Figurine Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1950, signed Fulvio Bianconi (Italy, 1915-1996) 2 "African „figurines“ glass sculpture, Venini, Murano, Italy 1...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Amber and Pink Murano Glass
Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Amber and Pink Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Amber and Pink Murano Glass

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Clessidra hourglass in grape and pink Murano glass by Paolo Venini and Riedizione. Limited edition in 99 art pieces each. Little grains of sand, im...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Anni Trenta Tall Glass Bowl in Red by Venini
Anni Trenta Tall Glass Bowl in Red by Venini

Anni Trenta Tall Glass Bowl in Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass bowl in marine red. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on 1stdibs. Dimensions: 18 cm diameter...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Amber/ Milk White Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Amber/ Milk White Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Large Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto or Handerchief Vase
Large Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto or Handerchief Vase

Large Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto or Handerchief Vase

By Venini

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This art glass vase was designed by Fulvio Bianconi and made by Venini of Murano Italy in approximately 1950 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The hankerchief or fazzo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Tall Tessuti Battuti Vase in Red by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Tall Tessuti Battuti Vase in Red by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Tall Tessuti Battuti Vase in Red by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tessuti Battuti vases, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, feature a blown handmade glass body with bicolored “Filigrana” stripes then...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Deco Small Vase in Ox Blood Red Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Small Vase in Ox Blood Red Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

20th Century, Toni Zuccheri Orange Vase from "Tronchi" series, for Venini 70s
20th Century, Toni Zuccheri Orange Vase from "Tronchi" series, for Venini 70s

20th Century, Toni Zuccheri Orange Vase from "Tronchi" series, for Venini 70s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Turin, Turin

Toni Zuccheri attended the faculty of architecture in Venice under the guidance of Gardella, Albini, Scarpa and Samonà. He began collaborating with VENINI in the 1960s: his first gl...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Grey Murano Glass, Signed 2014, handmade in Italy
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Grey Murano Glass, Signed 2014, handmade in Italy

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Grey Murano Glass, Signed 2014, handmade in Italy

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02, in grey opalino glass. Hand-blown and finished by master glassmakers in Murano, with the characteristic wavy rim "mano volante" that reca...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Milk White Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Milk White Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Marito E Moglie Vase in Glass and Marble by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Marito E Moglie Vase in Glass and Marble by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Marito E Moglie vase in tea/black/milk-white with marble base by Ettore Sottsass. Limited edition 99 art pieces. Composition of portoro-marble base and blown glasses finished ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in  Rio Green by Venini

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Rio Green by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Sapphire and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Sapphire and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in apple green colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Battuto A Nido D’ape Glass Vase in Horizon by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Battuto A Nido D’ape Glass Vase in Horizon by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Battuto A Nido D’ape Glass Vase in Horizon by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Battuto A Nido D’ape glass vase, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1940. Numbered edition per year. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 23...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Odalische Small Glass Vase in Rio Green  by Leonardo Ranucci

Odalische Small Glass Vase in Rio Green by Leonardo Ranucci

By Leonardo Ranucci, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sensual movements dance mysteriously in enchanted oriental nights. Additional information: Material: Blown opal Color: Green river Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 34 cm Available in othe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Wonderful Vintage Handkerchief Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Murano Art Glass Vase
Wonderful Vintage Handkerchief Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Murano Art Glass Vase

Wonderful Vintage Handkerchief Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Murano Art Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Vintage Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Handkerchief Art Glass Vase In Mustard Yellow & White Interior, Signed And Dated On Underside Retains Venini Murano Made In Italy Stick...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

VENINI tall vase Odalische Red and White Murano Glass, Signed 2009 Made in Italy
VENINI tall vase Odalische Red and White Murano Glass, Signed 2009 Made in Italy

VENINI tall vase Odalische Red and White Murano Glass, Signed 2009 Made in Italy

By Venini, Leonardo Ranucci

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Odalische vase in Red and White Murano Glass, model 706.82, produced in 2009 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. This specific model 706.82, produced in...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano White Pink Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Venini Bianconi Murano White Pink Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

Venini Bianconi Murano White Pink Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown intricate white and pink ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. The piece is documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the Ve...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Single Lens Glass Vase in Red by Ron Arad
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Single Lens Glass Vase in Red by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Single Lens Glass Vase in Red by Ron Arad

By Venini, Ron Arad

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with slim shaped neck and black glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as containe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Ron Arad

By Venini, Ron Arad

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with round body and glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Di...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Black Belt Otto Tall Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino
Venini Black Belt Otto Tall Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino

Venini Black Belt Otto Tall Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in crystal and grass green with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Apple Green Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Apple Green Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Occhi Vase in White Glass by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa

Venini Occhi Vase in White Glass by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Occhi glass vase in crystal by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa. Blown handmade glass vases with the “Murrine” technique. Color: Cryst...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Vase, "A Macchie", model 4321
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Vase, "A Macchie", model 4321

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Vase, "A Macchie", model 4321

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Vase, "A Macchie", model 4321 Fulvio Bianconi(Italy, 1915-1996) Fulvio Bianconi, Vase, "A Macchie", model 4321, signed Venini Murano Italia. Circa 1950. ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Inciso Glass Bottle with Stopper by Paolo Venini
Inciso Glass Bottle with Stopper by Paolo Venini

Inciso Glass Bottle with Stopper by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in New York, NY

Wheel carved glass. Venini label adhered to bottom. Provenance: Private collection, FL.

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Blown Glass

Pigmenti Small Vase in Opaline Ox Blood Red Glass by Venini

Pigmenti Small Vase in Opaline Ox Blood Red Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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 Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Large Black Belt Oval Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino
Venini Large Black Belt Oval Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino

Venini Large Black Belt Oval Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in crystal and grass green with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Paolo Venini Latticino Zanfirico Glass Bowl Plate Yellow White Uranium Murano
Paolo Venini Latticino Zanfirico Glass Bowl Plate Yellow White Uranium Murano

Paolo Venini Latticino Zanfirico Glass Bowl Plate Yellow White Uranium Murano

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This elegant Murano glass bowl designed by Paolo Venini for Venini, is a masterful example of Mid-Century Modern Italian glass design, dating to circa 1950. Executed in a soft light ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Uranium Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Amber Glass, Italy, 1960s
Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Amber Glass, Italy, 1960s

Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Amber Glass, Italy, 1960s

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in New York, NY

Paolo Venini for Venini rare apothecary jar or vessel in red and mauve blown glass. This classic and elegant vessel comes from a series designed by Paolo Venini in 1959 inspired by ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Alessandro Diaz de Santillana Murano glass vase , signed 91  " Scozzesi"
Alessandro Diaz de Santillana Murano glass vase , signed 91  " Scozzesi"

Alessandro Diaz de Santillana Murano glass vase , signed 91 " Scozzesi"

By Venini, Alessandro Diaz de Santillana

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very nice Scozzesi work in this Venini murano glass designed by the well know artist Alessandro Diaz de Santillana.

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Large Vase of the 'Pesanti' Series, Paolo Venini for Venini, Murano 1952
Large Vase of the 'Pesanti' Series, Paolo Venini for Venini, Murano 1952

Large Vase of the 'Pesanti' Series, Paolo Venini for Venini, Murano 1952

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A large vase in thick amethyst glass with circular decoration on the neck. Designed by Paolo Venini in 1952, manufactured by Venini, Murano Venezia. Model number 1522. Acid stamp "ve...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Medium Black Belt Oval Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino
Venini Medium Black Belt Oval Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino

Venini Medium Black Belt Oval Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in crystal and grass green with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Tea
Venini Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Tea

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Tea

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Carnevale glass vase collection, designed and manufactured by Venini, features two different shaped vases. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 13 cm, H 12 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vide poche or ashtray by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990s
Vide poche or ashtray by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990s

Vide poche or ashtray by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990s

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Hand made murano glass ashtray or vide poche by designe Ettore Sottsass for Venini. The piece is signed underneath and we believe it to be limited to 97 pieces. 1990s - italy Good...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Bolle 502.02 Glass Vase, Amethyst & Talpa - Design Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Bolle 502.02 Glass Vase, Amethyst & Talpa - Design Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Bolle 502.02 Glass Vase, Amethyst & Talpa - Design Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Tapio Wirkkala Model: Bubbles 502.02 Collection: Bubbles Year: 1966 Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Murano glass. The Bolle c...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Murano Glass Egg by Venini for 50° Anniversary Confartigianato, Italy 1997
Murano Glass Egg by Venini for 50° Anniversary Confartigianato, Italy 1997

Murano Glass Egg by Venini for 50° Anniversary Confartigianato, Italy 1997

By Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing egg with white and grey twisted cane decorations by Venini for 50th anniversary of Confartigianato in 1997. A classic Murano manufacture, the egg remains a status symbol for...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Art Glass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942

Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Zurich, CH

Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942 Carlo Scarpa for Venini “Pennellate” vase 1942 While the world was at war in 1942, Scarpa and Venini produced a rare ser...

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1940s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa, 'A Bugne corroso' vase, ca. 1936
Carlo Scarpa, 'A Bugne corroso' vase, ca. 1936

Carlo Scarpa, 'A Bugne corroso' vase, ca. 1936

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Zurich, CH

Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'A Bugne corroso' vase, ca. 1936 model no. 4100 cylindrical with nubs, flashed glass, uncoloured and green, etched in a technique reminiscent of ice-glass (...

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1930s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini, elegant pair of Murano glass vases 1960s
Venini, elegant pair of Murano glass vases 1960s

Venini, elegant pair of Murano glass vases 1960s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, IT

Add a touch of authentic Italian Mid-Century Modern design to your home with this stunning pair of vases signed (presumably, to be verified) by the famous Venini glassworks in Murano...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Fulvio Bianconi, a rare vase from 'Bikini' series, ca. 1950, Modell 4421
Fulvio Bianconi, a rare vase from 'Bikini' series, ca. 1950, Modell 4421

Fulvio Bianconi, a rare vase from 'Bikini' series, ca. 1950, Modell 4421

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Zurich, CH

Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996), vase from Venini's 'Bikini' series, ca. 1950 red and white fenicio technique on torso form with lattimo phoenician applications produced by Venini & C., ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Venini decorative objects, although blue editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 364 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 933 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative objects by Venini were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Fulvio Bianconi, Matteo Thun, and Napoleone Martinuzzi. Prices for Venini decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $142 and can go as high as $125,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,499.
Questions About Venini Decorative Objects
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Venini glass, first look for markings, usually found on the base or interior of glassware. Over its long history, Venini used dozens of labels and acid-stamped marks on its pieces. You can find images of these marks on the pages of trusted online resources to compare to your piece. Keep in mind that Venini's foil labels tend to come off over the years, so a lack of a marking or label doesn't necessarily mean that your piece is not a Venini. However, there are many convincing replicas of Venini glassware. As a result, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for assistance with the identification process, especially if you can't locate a label or acid mark. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Venini glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Venini glass is made in Italy. Specifically, its workshop is on the Venetian island of Murano. Beginning in the 1930s — and throughout the postwar years especially — Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing innovative modernist designers with skilled artisans who created extraordinary chandeliers, sconces and other lighting in the centuries-old glass workshops. While the company’s co-founder, Paolo Venini (1895–1959), was himself a highly talented glassware designer, his true genius was to invite forward-thinking Italian and international designers to Murano’s hallowed workshops to create Venini pieces — among them Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli, Tapio Wirkkala, Thomas Stearns and Fulvio Bianconi. Shop a variety of Venini glass on 1stDibs.