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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.

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"Demodé" blown glass vase, designed by Sergio Asti for Venini, 1968
"Demodé" blown glass vase, designed by Sergio Asti for Venini, 1968

"Demodé" blown glass vase, designed by Sergio Asti for Venini, 1968

By Venini, Sergio Asti

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Mottled blown-glass vase from the “Demodé” series, in opal with shades of purple. Designed by Sergio Asti for Venini, 1968. The Asti Venini signature is engraved on the base

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti for Venini, 1950s–1960s
Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti for Venini, 1950s–1960s

Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti for Venini, 1950s–1960s

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in Vicenza, VI

A Murano glass vase designed by Gio Ponti for Venini, made between the 1950s and 1960s. This model features polychrome cane work, achieved by combining and fusing colored glass eleme...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Centerpiece Murano Glass Gold 1950 Italy
Venini Centerpiece Murano Glass Gold 1950 Italy

Venini Centerpiece Murano Glass Gold 1950 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini Centerpiece.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Opaque Pink/Red

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Opaque Pink/Red

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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 Laura Diaz de Santillana, Venini

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

Venini Ritagli 552.00 Moka Murano Glass Vase design Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani
Venini Ritagli 552.00 Moka Murano Glass Vase design Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

Venini Ritagli 552.00 Moka Murano Glass Vase design Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

By Venini

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

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Turquoise Shell Glass Dish, Murano, Italy, 1940s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Turquoise Shell Glass Dish, Murano, Italy, 1940s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Turquoise Shell Glass Dish, Murano, Italy, 1940s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Rare and highly collectible sculptural shell glass dish designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano, Italy, 1940s. Hand-blown in luminous turquoise glass, this exceptional work is el...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano 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

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

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

By Venini

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

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 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 Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

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

Tapio Wirkkala Vintage Blue and Transparent Glass Vase for Venini
Tapio Wirkkala Vintage Blue and Transparent Glass Vase for Venini

Tapio Wirkkala Vintage Blue and Transparent Glass Vase for Venini

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Splendid glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the prestigious Italian manufacturer Venini. The designer's signature is clearly visible on the bottom. The vase has a very simple...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1980s signed
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1980s signed

Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1980s signed

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Murano glass bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the fine Italian manufacturer Venini in the 1980s. The vase is part of the "Coreani" series. The workmanship is particular, in tran...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Coppa 516.12 Acquamare Murano Glass Bowl Tobia Scarpa - Damiani
Venini Coppa 516.12 Acquamare Murano Glass Bowl Tobia Scarpa - Damiani

Venini Coppa 516.12 Acquamare Murano Glass Bowl Tobia Scarpa - Damiani

By Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Venini Designer: Tobia Scarpa & Ludovico Diaz De Santilliana Model: Cup 516.12 Collection: Beats / Canoes Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your inter...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vase “Asimmetrico” designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy
Vase “Asimmetrico” designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy

Vase “Asimmetrico” designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy

By Venini, Gianni Versace

Located in Uccle, BE

Vase “Asimmetrico” designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy (founded in 1921). Beyond his renowned fashion creations, Versace also collaborated with prestigious furniture ...

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

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Blown Glass

Vase from the series “a fasce orizzontali” by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Vase from the series “a fasce orizzontali” by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Vase from the series “a fasce orizzontali” by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Uccle, BE

Vase from the series “a fasce orizzontali” by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini (Murano), Itlay. Blown blue glass vase decorated with two red bands applied hot. The form features a straight cy...

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

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Blown Glass

Venini Deco 707.10 Large Paraiba - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani
Venini Deco 707.10 Large Paraiba - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani

Venini Deco 707.10 Large Paraiba - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

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 Vase Murano Glass iridato 1950 Italy
VENINI Vase Murano Glass iridato 1950 Italy

VENINI Vase Murano Glass iridato 1950 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Exceptional Iridescent Murano Glass Vase 1950 Italy

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1950s Other Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

VENINI Veronese Marco Polo Vase, designed by Vittorio ZECCHIN, numbered 46/99
VENINI Veronese Marco Polo Vase, designed by Vittorio ZECCHIN, numbered 46/99

VENINI Veronese Marco Polo Vase, designed by Vittorio ZECCHIN, numbered 46/99

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in Torino, IT

VENINI vase Marco Polo of Verona designed by Vittorio ZECCHIN, numbered 46/99. Italy, 2004 ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 2004 DESIGNER Vittorio ZECCHIN MARK Venini MODEL Marco Polo of Ver...

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Early 2000s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Vase “Bugne” Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
Venini Vase “Bugne” Murano Glass, 1940, Italy

Venini Vase “Bugne” Murano Glass, 1940, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini vase “Bugne” Murano glass, 1940, Italy.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano 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

VENINI Opalino vase Red & White Murano Glass, Signed 2012, handmade in Italy
VENINI Opalino vase Red & White Murano Glass, Signed 2012, handmade in Italy

VENINI Opalino vase Red & White Murano Glass, Signed 2012, handmade in Italy

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Opalino vase Red and Lattimo White, model 706.24, produced in 2012, signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Elegant Opalino vase by Veni...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian modern Murano glass fish sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, 1990s
Italian modern Murano glass fish sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, 1990s

Italian modern Murano glass fish sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, 1990s

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Murano glass fish sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, 1990s Fantastic and vintage fish-shaped sculpture, entirely made of Murano glass. The open mouth is yellow, ...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

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

Venini Ritagli 552.00 Snow Murano Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

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

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925 A very large 'vetro soffiato' glass dish in amethyst transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice. Acid stamped signature 'venini murano ITALIA' on the base. Venini model number 1306. The dish has been manufactured in different sizes, this is the second largest version which is very rare. One of the early 20th century designs of Zecchin for Cappellin and Venini which motivated the muranese glass companies to set out for new shores. Good condition with some surface scratches. Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...

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

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Art Glass

21st Century Deco Small Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Deco Small Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in murano, IT

"Rhythm" is the watchword for the vases from the Dèco line by VENINI. An endless series of rings, one after the other. They alternate at a pace that rises and falls, then rises again...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Venini Ritagli 552.00 Sand/Red Murano Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani
Venini Ritagli 552.00 Sand/Red Murano Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

Venini Ritagli 552.00 Sand/Red 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

Venini Murrine Romane 520.21 design Carlo Scarpa - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Murrine Romane 520.21 design Carlo Scarpa - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Murrine Romane 520.21 design Carlo Scarpa - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Venini Designer: Carlo Scarpa Model: Murrine Romane 520.21 Collection: Murrine 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

Italian Murano Glass Vase Model Medusa by Ettore Sottsass for Venini.
Italian Murano Glass Vase Model Medusa by Ettore Sottsass for Venini.

Italian Murano Glass Vase Model Medusa by Ettore Sottsass for Venini.

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Asti, Piemonte

A beautiful Murano vase designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Venini in 1997. Limited edition 99 piece. Signed and numbered 71/99. Original label. Model out production. Exposed...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vase Ventaglio by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano, Italy
Vase Ventaglio by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano, Italy

Vase Ventaglio by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano, Italy

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Uccle, BE

On the occasion of the 8th Milan Triennale, Paolo Venini asked Fulvio Bianconi to imagine some exclusively decorative pieces. Bianconi presented a hat, shoes, hands and gloves, which...

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

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Art Glass

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

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

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

In these murrineworks, purity of form and essential geometry blend together to create rare, precious and timeless objects, just like the art of ancient Rome. In his quest for new gla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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 Venini, Laura de Santillana

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

20th Century Italian "Membrane" Valet Tray, clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri
20th Century Italian "Membrane" Valet Tray, clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri

20th Century Italian "Membrane" Valet Tray, clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pigmenti Large Vase in Opaline Grape  Milk White inside Glass by Venini

Pigmenti Large Vase in Opaline Grape Milk White inside 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

Deco Medium Vase in Black Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Black Glass 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

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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 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

Deco Medium Vase in Rio Green Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Rio Green Glass 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

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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 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

Fazzoletto Bicolore Large Vase in Ox Blood Red & Cipria Pink

Fazzoletto Bicolore Large Vase in Ox Blood Red & Cipria Pink

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, 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 Wrought Honeycomb 524.26 Orizz. Murano Glass Vase Carlo Scarpa Damiani
Venini Wrought Honeycomb 524.26 Orizz. Murano Glass Vase Carlo Scarpa Damiani

Venini Wrought Honeycomb 524.26 Orizz. Murano Glass Vase Carlo Scarpa Damiani

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Venini Design: Carlo Scarpa Model: Honeycomb Wrought 524.26 Collection: Honeycomb Wrought Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Red Lion, PA

CARLO SCARPA Produced by Venini & C., Italy, ca. 1934. Heavy iridescent glass bowl, hemispherical body with flat circular mouth. Bibliografia: Catalogo Blu di Venini, numero 2692, p...

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1930s Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Red Lion, PA

CARLO SCARPA Produced by Venini & C., Italy, ca. 1930. Straw-colored iridescent glass bowl, truncated cone-shaped body, flat circular mouth.

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1930s Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Decorative Rare Venini Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
Decorative Rare Venini Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

Decorative Rare Venini Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Red Lion, PA

CARLO SCARPA Venini production, Italy, ca. 1938. Rare “Puntini” bowl in colorless crystal and red glass paste dots, semi-globular body. Presented at the International Exhibition in P...

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1930s Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Crystal Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
Crystal Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

Crystal Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Red Lion, PA

CARLO SCARPA Produced by Venini & C., Italy, ca. 1935 Circular bowl in iridescent crystal with regular bubbles

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1930s Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Venini Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Red Lion, PA

CARLO SCARPA Produced by Venini & C., Italy, ca. 1936 Thick, transparent, carnelian blown glass bowl with a surface featuring deep, irregularly ground edges and a square mouth. Bibl...

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1930s Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Red Lion, PA

CARLO SCARPA Produced by Venini & C., Italy, ca. 1935 Rose-colored 'Diamante' glass bowl with a polylobed section and a circular mouth. Acid-etched mark "Venini Murano." Bibliograf...

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1930s Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Glass Vase by Carlo Scarpa by Venini
Glass Vase by Carlo Scarpa by Venini

Glass Vase by Carlo Scarpa by Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Red Lion, PA

CARLO SCARPA Produced by Venini & C., Italy, ca. 1936 Vase in clear straw-colored glass with a corroded and iridescent surface. Bibliografia: Catalogo altra casa d’aste.

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1930s Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Ruby Bullicante Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Ruby Bullicante Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Ruby Bullicante Bowl by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini

Located in Riverdale, NY

Venini Bullicante bowl in vibrant ruby orange with gold foil inclusions by Carlo Scarpa circa 1950. Measures: 4" x 4" x 2" high. 1950s Italy.   

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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

Tall 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, large “Klee” model, signed Venini Italia Laura 84. This beautiful murano piec...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Bottle with Stopper
Venini Bottle with Stopper

Venini Bottle with Stopper

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini glass bottle with stopper in composite glass with finely wheel-engraved finish of delicate creases, incised on bottom "Venini Italia". P...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy
Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy

By Venini, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Large vase Simirone in blown glass intertwined polychrome canes on a base in faceted glass block designed by Alessandro Mendini for Venini in circa 1989. Limited edition of 50 pieces...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Rare VeArt Murano Glass Vase, Two-Tone Blown Glass, Italy, 1983
Rare VeArt Murano Glass Vase, Two-Tone Blown Glass, Italy, 1983

Rare VeArt Murano Glass Vase, Two-Tone Blown Glass, Italy, 1983

By Venini, VeArt

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and refined Italian vase in two-tone blown glass made by the artistic manufacturer VeArt in 1983 and signed on the bottom

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Very Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano
Very Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano

Very Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Very large Vetro Soffiato glass dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925 A very large 'vetro soffiato' glass dish in amethyst transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice. Acid stamped signature 'venini murano' on the base. Venini model number 1306. The dish has been manufactured in different sizes, this is the larges version which is very rare. One of the early 20th century designs of Zecchin for Cappellin and Venini which motivated the muranese glass companies to set out for new shores. Good condition with some surface scratches. The last picture shows it together with a mid size version with 14.29" inches as comparison of the sizes. Measures: Height: 3.35" (8.5 cm) Diameter: 20.08" (51 cm) Literature Reference: Marino Barovier, Vittorio Zecchin: Transparent Glass for Cappellin and Venini, Milano 2017, pages 326, 336 and 357 Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...

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

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Art Glass

VENINI Hourglass Green/Aquamarine Limited Edition pcs 55/199 year 2016, Italy
VENINI Hourglass Green/Aquamarine Limited Edition pcs 55/199 year 2016, Italy

VENINI Hourglass Green/Aquamarine Limited Edition pcs 55/199 year 2016, Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI Hourglass Green/Aquamarine Limited Edition pcs 55/199 year 2016 cod. 034.86 A striking example from Venini’s contemporary production, executed with the refined chromatic bala...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Pezzato Grande 704.08 Glass Vase - Design Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani
Venini Pezzato Grande 704.08 Glass Vase - Design Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

Venini Pezzato Grande 704.08 Glass Vase - Design Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Venini Design: Fulvio Bianconi Model: Pezzato Grande 704.08 Collection: Pezzati Year: 1950 Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vas...

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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.