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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
Gae Aulenti ‘Gea’ Polychrome Murano Glass Vase for Venini, 2003
Gae Aulenti ‘Gea’ Polychrome Murano Glass Vase for Venini, 2003

Gae Aulenti ‘Gea’ Polychrome Murano Glass Vase for Venini, 2003

By Gae Aulenti, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

This striking ‘Gea’ polychrome glass vase was designed by Gae Aulenti (1927–2012) for Venini in 1995 and produced in 2003. The sculptural spherical form, measuring 30 cm in diameter ...

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Early 2000s Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Anatre Glass Duck Sculpture in Black & Crystal by Toni Zuccheri

Venini Anatre Glass Duck Sculpture in Black & Crystal by Toni Zuccheri

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Anatre sculpture by Toni Zuccheri. Numbered edition for year. Sculpture hand-blown glass. Technique: Beaten, Canes and Filigree, Engraved Dimensions: Ø 30 cm, H 19 cm Y...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Idria Small Round Glass Vase in Red by Venini
Idria Small Round Glass Vase in Red by Venini

Idria Small Round Glass Vase in Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with round body and angular shaped neck in red designed in 2016. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Also available i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art 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

Sogni Infranti Bowl by Mario Bellini for Venini Murano, 1992
Sogni Infranti Bowl by Mario Bellini for Venini Murano, 1992

Sogni Infranti Bowl by Mario Bellini for Venini Murano, 1992

By Mario Bellini, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Sogni infranti bowl by Mario Bellini for Venini Murano 1992 A large bowl "Alzata" of the "Sogni infranti" (broken dreams) series. Designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice in 1992. Clear iridescent glass with applications of remnants in polycrome glass. With company lable and incised signature "venini Mario Bellini 1992 / 39" on the base. This is one of the rare examples without any defect. In 1921 Paolo Venini and Giacomo Cappellin founded a company that would become world famous. Under the artistic directions of Vittorio Zecchin the Vetri Soffiati Cappellin Venini & C. become the whiz kid of the golden 1920s. Over the decades, countless world-renowned artists like Napoleone Martinuzzi, Carlo Scarpa, Tomaso Buzzi, Fulvio Bianconi, Tuni Zuccheri, Thomas Stearns, Toots Zynski or Ettore Sottsass have enthusiastically worked for Venini, designing something very special with each of their new techniques and designs. The creations of Venini were honored with several awards. Till today Venini is one of the leading art glass manufacturies on Murano. Measures: Height: 10.63" (27 cm) Diameter: 20.87" (53 cm) Literature reference: Franco Deboni, Venini Glass Volume 2, Turin 2007, platr 361 Fondatione Musei Civici Venetia, Mario Bellini A Murano, Milano 2018, page 25...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Monofiori Amethyst Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
Venini Monofiori Amethyst Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana

Venini Monofiori Amethyst Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana

By Venini, Laura de Santillana

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Monofiori glass vase in amethyst by Laura de Santillana. “Monofiori” blown handmade glass with stoppers in various forms and colors. Item lab...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton 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: Balloton, a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Moka - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Moka - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Moka - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Opaline 706.38 - Small Collection: Opaline Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano glas...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grape 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, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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

Venini Battuto A Nido D’ape Glass Vase in Straw Yellow 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

Tobia Scarpa Battuti Vase in Amber Murano Glass
Tobia Scarpa Battuti Vase in Amber Murano Glass

Tobia Scarpa Battuti Vase in Amber Murano Glass

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Battuti vase in Amber Murano glass by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz De Santillana for Venini. It evokes a lily standing tall, in tones of Amber and Grape. Its translucent appearance...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Large Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass
Venini Tiara Large Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Large Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass

By Francesco Lucchese, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tiara large vase in amber and horizon Murano glass by Francesco Lucchese for Venini. The art of glassmaking meets the endless potential of light. A jewel-like creation that carries a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass
Venini Tiara Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass

By Venini, Francesco Lucchese

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tiara small vase in amber and horizon Murano glass by Francesco Lucchese for Venini. The art of glassmaking meets the endless potential of light. A jewel-l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Grey by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Grey 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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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Grey Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Grey 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 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 'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Red and Violet by Ron Arad
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Red and Violet by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Red and Violet by Ron Arad

By Venini, Ron Arad

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini double glass vase in red and violet designed by Ron Arad in 2018. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Murrine Opache Plate in Black with Red Details by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Murrine Opache Plate in Black with Red Details by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Murrine Opache Plate in Black with Red Details by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Murrine opache plates, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, are available in four different versions. handmade glass with “murrine” technique. Numbered edition per ye...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Materials

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

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 Ettore Sottsass, Venini

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

Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s
Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s

Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A Pezzato Americano bowl in yellow, green, straw and black colored glass designed by Fulvio Bianconi in 1950. Manufactured by Venini, Venice ca. 1950s. With acid etched signature "Ve...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licata Banded Murrine Vase
Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licata Banded Murrine Vase

Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licata Banded Murrine Vase

By Venini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Incalmo vase is a rare collaboration between Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licatta. Presented at the XXVII Biennial of Venice in 1956. Provenance: collecti...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Green & Crystal by Ron Arad
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Green & Crystal by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Green & 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 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Aquamarine & Crystal by Ron Arad
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Aquamarine & Crystal by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Aquamarine & 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 Sommersi Oro Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1990
Venini Sommersi Oro Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1990

Venini Sommersi Oro Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1990

By Venini, Laura Diaz de Santillana

Located in New York, NY

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

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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 Ettore Sottsass, Venini

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

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of Cherries by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of Cherries by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of Cherries by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1930s. These cherries are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass. This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage as a chip on the top t...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Grey-Red Murano Glass, Limited Edition 6/299, 2015
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Grey-Red Murano Glass, Limited Edition 6/299, 2015

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Grey-Red Murano Glass, Limited Edition 6/299, 2015

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase Tre Punte, model 034.81, in grey and red opalino glass, Limited Edition 6/299, year 2015. Unusued and preserved in excellent condition, the piece bears...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Italian "Membrane" Valet Tray in Clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri
Vintage Italian "Membrane" Valet Tray in Clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri

Vintage Italian "Membrane" Valet Tray in Clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage Murano glass valet tray / vide poche / sculpture, created by celebrated Italian designer Toni Zuccheri for glassmaker Venini as part of the "M...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Amethyst - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Amethyst - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Amethyst - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Opaline 706.38 - Small Collection: Opaline Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano glas...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Polipo Venini Plate Murano Sculpture, 1990
Tapio Wirkkala Polipo Venini Plate Murano Sculpture, 1990

Tapio Wirkkala Polipo Venini Plate Murano Sculpture, 1990

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare beautiful Tapio Wirkkala “Polipo” plate for Venini, from the serie “Piatti di Tapio” signed and dated Venini TW 90 on the back, made of Murano glass using Incalmo technique. The...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Sommersi Oro Vase, Italy, 1993
Venini Sommersi Oro Vase, Italy, 1993

Venini Sommersi Oro Vase, Italy, 1993

By Laura Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Laura Diaz de Santillana (b. 1955) for Venini rare Sommersi Oro vase from "Laura" series, Italy, 1993. This elegant hand-blown Murano glass vase is an exquisite blue color with gold ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century 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 Leonardo Ranucci, Venini

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 Opalino 706.22 Medium - Indigo - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Opalino 706.22 Medium - Indigo - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Opalino 706.22 Medium - Indigo - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Opaline 706.22 - Medium Collection: Opaline Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano gla...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

"Anatra" Sculpture, Figure of a Male Duck
"Anatra" Sculpture, Figure of a Male Duck

"Anatra" Sculpture, Figure of a Male Duck

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Uccle, BE

Blown glass sculpture, multi-color cane rods, carved by wheel. Murrine eyes. This series requires very high skills and were produced in very small quantities....

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Red - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Red - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Red - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Labuan 706.63 Collection: Labuan Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase. Stories and mysteries o...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Ritagli 552.00 Peach Murano Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani
Venini Ritagli 552.00 Peach Murano Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

Venini Ritagli 552.00 Peach Murano Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Fulvio Bianconi Model: Clippings 552.00 Collection: Clippings Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Deco 707.08 Small Ginkgo Biloba - Glass Vase Napoleon Martinuzzi Damiani
Venini Deco 707.08 Small Ginkgo Biloba - Glass Vase Napoleon Martinuzzi Damiani

Venini Deco 707.08 Small Ginkgo Biloba - Glass Vase Napoleon Martinuzzi Damiani

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Napoleon Martinuzzi Model: Deco 707.08 - Small Collection: Deco Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Mura...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

21st Century Acqua Glass Bowl in Crystal/Grape 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

Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.18 Medium Purple - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.18 Medium Purple - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.18 Medium Purple - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Monofiori Balloton 100.18 - Medium Collection: Monofiori Balloton Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano gla...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Large Vase 'Chinesi' by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano
Large Vase 'Chinesi' by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano

Large Vase 'Chinesi' by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vase 'Chinesi' by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Item e8034 A very rare vase from the 'Chinesi' series, designed by Carlo Scarpa around 1940. Manufactured by Venini Murano Veni...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Acquamare - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Acquamare - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Acquamare - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Labuan 706.62 - Large Collection: Labuan Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase. The Labuan colle...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Double incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata
Double incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

Double incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

By Riccardo Licata, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Double incalmo vase in lattimo glass (white glass). Central band in clear glass decorated with murrines with yellow and aubergine decoration.

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

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Blown Glass

Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1985
Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1985

Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1985

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Part of the Blue Catalog production, this piece was originally designed in 1933.

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Deco 707.10 Large Verde Rio - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani
Venini Deco 707.10 Large Verde Rio - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani

Venini Deco 707.10 Large Verde Rio - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Napoleon Martinuzzi Model: Deco 707.10 - Large Collection: Deco Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Mura...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Opalini series vase 1983
Venini Opalini series vase 1983

Venini Opalini series vase 1983

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Torino, IT

Venini Opaline Vase. Glass from the Opalini series designed by Tomaso Buzzi in 1932 for Venini. Made by the process of etching i.e. overlaying a colored glass to a white opaline. ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase, Plaited Design, Italy, 1950s
Venini Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase, Plaited Design, Italy, 1950s

Venini Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase, Plaited Design, Italy, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Florence, Tuscany

An extremely large 15kg Venini Vase. Hand-blown in transparent Murano glass in the 1950s with pressed plaited decoration around the sides. The sheer size and weight of this piece are...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Signed Glass Sculpture By Venini In Turquoise, Sapphire Blue Orange Green
Murano Signed Glass Sculpture By Venini In Turquoise, Sapphire Blue Orange Green

Murano Signed Glass Sculpture By Venini In Turquoise, Sapphire Blue Orange Green

By Venini

Located in North Miami, FL

This unbelievable RARE vintage glass Italian Murano object or sculpture or glass sword has the most gorgeous colors, signed Venini Murano Itlalia". A piece de resistance. It looks even more amazing in person; the color saturation and brilliance is exquisite. The range of colors are: sapphire blue from the middle to the tip turquoise, emerald green, red, amber/orange, black with gold aventurine, white, etc. Most likely one of a kind. It is fantastic! This could be great displayed in a custom lucite box...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

1970s Venini Striped Organic Vase
1970s Venini Striped Organic Vase

1970s Venini Striped Organic Vase

By Venini

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A truly lovely Murano glass vase hand-blown with fine white stripes in a wonderful organic shape. This piece was made by Venini in the 1970s. It is in good condition and makes for a ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1950's Large Horizontal White Filigrana Murano Glass Photo Frame by Venini
1950's Large Horizontal White Filigrana Murano Glass Photo Frame by Venini

1950's Large Horizontal White Filigrana Murano Glass Photo Frame by Venini

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful horizontal photo frame is very rare. It is purely in the vénitien glass manufacturing tradition. The technique used to get this rich optical effect is called filigran...

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

Materials

Brass

Venini Opalino Large Indigo Milk White Inside Glass Vase

Venini Opalino Large Indigo Milk White Inside Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Deep Red Cased Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1942
Deep Red Cased Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1942

Deep Red Cased Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1942

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in London, GB

Rare deep red cased and iridized glass, bowl complete with stubber (cendrier / ashtray), designed by Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) circa 1942, for Venini, with acid stamp on its underside 'Venini Murano MADE IN ITALY' From 1933 to 1947 Scarpa became the artistic consultant to Venini from 1933 to 1947 the glass manufacturer, one of the great celebrated glass works in the history of design. Carlo Scarpa’s highly inventive use of traditional Murano techniques resulted in this original sculptural and sensually formed crimson dish companied by its pestle. Scarpa's success was to look to the past with an innovative approach towards technique and creativity giving birth to the avant-garde. • Literature A Focused Obsession, Modern Italian Glass- The Martin Cohen Collection Helmut Ricke, Eva Schmitt, 'Italian Glass Murano: Milan...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Amber with Horizon Thread Rim by Venini

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Amber with Horizon Thread Rim by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

VENINI big Opalino red Vase, Blown Murano Glass, Italy, signed 2004
VENINI big Opalino red Vase, Blown Murano Glass, Italy, signed 2004

VENINI big Opalino red Vase, Blown Murano Glass, Italy, signed 2004

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Exceptional Venini Opalino vase, produced in 2004. Signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Elegant Opalino vase by Venini, an iconic model firs...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Zanfirico pencil neck Murano Glass vase , signed " Venini Italia"
Venini Zanfirico pencil neck Murano Glass vase , signed " Venini Italia"

Venini Zanfirico pencil neck Murano Glass vase , signed " Venini Italia"

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Venini vase in this canes twisted work, zanfirico technic that makes lattice patterns . This vase has a neck shape and is signed in bottom diamond point "Venini Italia" .

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Viola - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Viola - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Viola - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Opaline 706.38 - Small Collection: Opaline Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano glas...

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2010s 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.