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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
Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Indigo Red Thread Rim by Venini

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Indigo Red 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 vase Fazzoletto A Canne Murano Glass, Signed 2011, handmade in Italy
VENINI vase Fazzoletto A Canne Murano Glass, Signed 2011, handmade in Italy

VENINI vase Fazzoletto A Canne Murano Glass, Signed 2011, handmade in Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Hand-blown Fazzoletto a Canne vase by Venini, model 701.01, executed in multicolored filigree cane glass. Produced in 2011 to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Venini (1921–2011). ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Orange Red Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Orange 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

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

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Grey/Horizon by Fulvio Bianconi & Venini

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Grey/Horizon by Fulvio Bianconi & 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 Labuan 706.01 Glossy Black - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Labuan 706.01 Glossy Black - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Labuan 706.01 Glossy Black - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Labuan 706.01 Collection: Labuan Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase. The Labuan collection ev...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Vaso Vetro di Murano 1950 Italia
Venini Vaso Vetro di Murano 1950 Italia

Venini Vaso Vetro di Murano 1950 Italia

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

RAFFINATO VASO IN VETRO DI MURANO DELLA VENINI LEGGERMENTE IRIDESCENTE DEL 1950 PROVENIENTE DA UNa villa Comasca.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Sabbiato Medium Vase in Acquamarine Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Sabbiato Medium Vase in Acquamarine Murano Glass

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. A light summer breeze leads us to discover the iconic Venini collection...

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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 Milk White by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Milk White 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

Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 A blue and green a fasce a spirale bowl from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...

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

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Art Glass, Murano 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 Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

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

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

Clessidra Hourglass in Bamboo and Aquamarine Glass by Venini

Clessidra Hourglass in Bamboo and Aquamarine Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Perfectly balanced between two different colours, the sand flows through the sleek glass chambers made using the Incalmo technique, taking on its colour an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Opalino Large Horizon Milk White Inside Glass Vase

Venini Opalino Large Horizon 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

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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

Fulvio Bianconi Fasce Orizzontali Vase
Fulvio Bianconi Fasce Orizzontali Vase

Fulvio Bianconi Fasce Orizzontali Vase

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Fulvio Bianconi banded vase in clear glass with embedded bands of aquamarine,sapphire,black and red glass. marked with a three line acid stamp c.1953

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Medium Bolle Glass Vase in White and Green by Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Medium Bolle Glass Vase in White and Green by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Medium Bolle Glass Vase in White and Green by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in white and green designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Membrana Blown Glass Vase by Toni Zuccheri (1937–2008) for Venini, Murano
Membrana Blown Glass Vase by Toni Zuccheri (1937–2008) for Venini, Murano

Membrana Blown Glass Vase by Toni Zuccheri (1937–2008) for Venini, Murano

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Uccle, BE

“Membrane” blown glass vase by Toni Zuccheri (1937–2008), Venini, Murano, 1972. Cylindrical blown glass vase, lightly tinted in green, structured by a thin internal membrane forming ...

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

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Blown Glass

Toni Zuccheri “Tacchino” Murano Glass and Bronze Sculpture for Venini, Italy
Toni Zuccheri “Tacchino” Murano Glass and Bronze Sculpture for Venini, Italy

Toni Zuccheri “Tacchino” Murano Glass and Bronze Sculpture for Venini, Italy

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Sculpture – Tacchino (Turkey) in murrine glass resting on bronze feet by Toni Zuccheri. Red glass head and black beak. Eyes applied in white and black murrine. Resting on a base form...

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

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Bronze

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Straw-Yellow Red Thread Rim by Venini

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Straw-Yellow Red 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

“Inciso” – Murano glass vase by Paolo Venini - Venini Murano Italy
“Inciso” – Murano glass vase by Paolo Venini - Venini Murano Italy

“Inciso” – Murano glass vase by Paolo Venini - Venini Murano Italy

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Inciso” – Murano glass vase by Paolo Venini. Large oval-section vase in “pesante” midnight blue glass with a darker layer. The exterior body completely incised with a wheel. Referen...

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

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Blown Glass

Battuti/Canoe Bowl in Aquamarine Glass

Battuti/Canoe Bowl in Aquamarine Glass

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

It reveals itself like a shell gaping open, in tones of crystal, aquamarine and shaded pink Alexandrite. Its translucent appearance is the result of t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Clessidra Glass Hourglass in Grey and Red by Venini
Clessidra Glass Hourglass in Grey and Red by Venini

Clessidra Glass Hourglass in Grey and Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass hourglass in grey and red. Perfect for indoor home decor or as a statement piece for any room. Limited edition of 199 pieces. Also availab...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Carlo Scarpa, La Mina Vase, Corroso Glass, Venini, Murano, Italy 1940s
Carlo Scarpa, La Mina Vase, Corroso Glass, Venini, Murano, Italy 1940s

Carlo Scarpa, La Mina Vase, Corroso Glass, Venini, Murano, Italy 1940s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Bochum, NRW

Murano Glass Vase 'La Mina' Vase designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in 1936. Corroded iridized surface glass vase with protuberances "bugne". Venini Murano two lines acid signature...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Fuochi Boreali Glass Vase in Blue and Crystal by Giorgio Vigna

Fuochi Boreali Glass Vase in Blue 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

VENINI Hourglass Aquamarine/Sulphur Yellow Limited Edition pcs 378/500 year 2002
VENINI Hourglass Aquamarine/Sulphur Yellow Limited Edition pcs 378/500 year 2002

VENINI Hourglass Aquamarine/Sulphur Yellow Limited Edition pcs 378/500 year 2002

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI Hourglass Aquamarine/Sulphur Yellow Limited Edition pcs 378/500 year 2002 We recently had the rare opportunity to acquire an extraordinary col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Red Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Red 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano 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 Varedo, Lombardia

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

Gemme Short Glass Vase in Grass Green by Venini
Gemme Short Glass Vase in Grass Green by Venini

Gemme Short Glass Vase in Grass Green by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in grass green designed in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other color...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Laura de Santillana for Venini Blown Glass Klee Vase, 1984
Laura de Santillana for Venini Blown Glass Klee Vase, 1984

Laura de Santillana for Venini Blown Glass Klee Vase, 1984

By Laura de Santillana, Venini

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare Laura de Santillana for Venini blown glass designed in the 1980s, “Klee” model, signed Venini Italia Laura 84. This beautiful murano piece feat...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Battuti Glass Vase in Blue by Tobia Scarpa & Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Venini Battuti Glass Vase in Blue by Tobia Scarpa & Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Venini Battuti Glass Vase in Blue by Tobia Scarpa & Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Battuti glass series by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 35 cm, H 45 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase
“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase. Blown-glass vase with a finely cut inciso surface, a hallmark of Paolo Venini’s work in the 1950s. Its slender silhouette and soft grey-b...

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

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Blown 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

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Acquamarine by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Acquamarine by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in aquamarine designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 26 cm diameter x...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Murano glass sculpture representing a fish by Ken Scott, circa 1951, Italy
Murano glass sculpture representing a fish by Ken Scott, circa 1951, Italy

Murano glass sculpture representing a fish by Ken Scott, circa 1951, Italy

By Ken Scott, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Murano glass sculpture representing a fish by Ken (Kenneth) Scott (1918-1989), Venini, Murano, Italy (founded in 1921). Transparent glass figurine with polychrome decoration. The whi...

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

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Blown Glass

Wonderful Aquamarine Venini Opalino Art Glass Signed Dated Vase
Wonderful Aquamarine Venini Opalino Art Glass Signed Dated Vase

Wonderful Aquamarine Venini Opalino Art Glass Signed Dated Vase

By Venini

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Venini Art Glass Aquamarine Vase, Signed And Dated On Bottom Of Vase: Venini 2008 H: 14 1/8", W: 6 3/8"

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Gemme Oval Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini
Gemme Oval Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini

Gemme Oval Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in sapphire designed in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Milk White Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Milk White Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto opalino small 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

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Rim by Venini

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Apple Green Red 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 Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Milk White Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Milk White Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, 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

Sculptural Murano Murrine Glass Faraona (Guinea Fowl) by Toni Zuccheri - Venini
Sculptural Murano Murrine Glass Faraona (Guinea Fowl) by Toni Zuccheri - Venini

Sculptural Murano Murrine Glass Faraona (Guinea Fowl) by Toni Zuccheri - Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Sculpture – Faraona (Guinea Fowl) in murrine resting on bronze legs by Toni Zuccheri. Murano blown glass sculpture executed in the murrine technique, designed by Toni Zuccheri for Ve...

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

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Blown Glass

Incisi Glass Vase in Bronze by Venini

Incisi Glass Vase in Bronze by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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

Venini Serpente Plate in Milk-White with Turquoise Detail by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Serpente Plate in Milk-White with Turquoise Detail by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Serpente plate in milk-white/turquoise by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. Blown handmade and cut glass plate with the “Murrine” technique. Co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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 Ron Arad, Venini

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

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

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Indigo 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

Deco Medium Vase in Acquamarine by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Acquamarine 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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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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 Laura de Santillana, Venini

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 Murrine Elliptical Opache Plate in Red and Black by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Murrine Elliptical Opache Plate in Red and Black by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Murrine Elliptical Opache Plate in Red and Black 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

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Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Rio Green Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Rio Green 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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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

VENINI vase Re Smoky Pulegoso and Bronze Murano Glass, 90° Anniversary
VENINI vase Re Smoky Pulegoso and Bronze Murano Glass, 90° Anniversary

VENINI vase Re Smoky Pulegoso and Bronze Murano Glass, 90° Anniversary

By Venini, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase RE 515.13 Smoky bubble and Bronze color Murano Glass, Signed 2011 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Principe series ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Gray 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 Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Limited Edition 16/199, 2016
VENINI Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Limited Edition 16/199, 2016

VENINI Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Limited Edition 16/199, 2016

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Timeless Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 034.78, in Zanfirico Amethyst and Black, Limited Edition 16/199, Signed 2016 with box and certificate A perfect gift for design lovers — an aut...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Colletti Vase by Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, Murano, 1979
Venini Colletti Vase by Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, Murano, 1979

Venini Colletti Vase by Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, Murano, 1979

By Venini, Alessandro Diaz de Santillana

Located in bari, IT

Colletti series vase in greenish blown glass with two-tone incalmo band decoration designer Alessandro Diaz de Santillana. Venini engraved signature. After graduating in architecture...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Materials

Glass

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

Venini Tiara Small Vase in Horizon and Amber Murano Glass

By Francesco Lucchese, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tiara small vase in horizon and amber 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

Materials

Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Sapphire-Violet Murano Glass, Signed 2003, Italy
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Sapphire-Violet Murano Glass, Signed 2003, Italy

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Sapphire-Violet Murano Glass, Signed 2003, Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Fazzoletto 700.02 Sapphire-Violet, 2003, Signed with original box e certificate. Hand-blown and finished by master glassmakers in Murano, with the characteristic wavy ri...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Steel Blue by Paolo Venini
Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Steel Blue by Paolo Venini

Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Steel Blue by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numb...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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.