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

Venini, Murano Glass Paperweight / Abstract Sculpture, Signed

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

XL Glass Bullicante "Red" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Venini Murano, Italy, 1970
XL Glass Bullicante "Red" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Venini Murano, Italy, 1970

XL Glass Bullicante "Red" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Venini Murano, Italy, 1970

By Flavio Poli, Venini, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Producer: Venini glass, murano Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell bowl was produce...

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

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Murano Glass

Cendrier in Deep Red Glass by Carlo Scarpa circa 1942 for Venini
Cendrier in Deep Red Glass by Carlo Scarpa circa 1942 for Venini

Cendrier in Deep Red Glass by Carlo Scarpa circa 1942 for Venini

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

Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in New York, NY

"Incamiciato" Italian art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Cased glass, clear, white and grey, deep purple foot. Marked: Venini itali...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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

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

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Art Glass

"Incamiciato" Italian Art Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi
"Incamiciato" Italian Art Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi

"Incamiciato" Italian Art Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in New York, NY

"Incamiciato" Italian Art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Clear, white and purple. With original label. Signed: Venini Italia '85.

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

Double incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

By Venini, Riccardo Licata

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

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 e murrina Riccardo Licata – Blown glass vase – Venini Murano. Vase with an irregular flattened cross-section in double incalmo aubergine and azur blue transparent glas...

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

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Blown Glass

21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Murano Riccardo Licata Black Orange Mosaic Italian Art Glass Large Bowl
Venini Murano Riccardo Licata Black Orange Mosaic Italian Art Glass Large Bowl

Venini Murano Riccardo Licata Black Orange Mosaic Italian Art Glass Large Bowl

By Riccardo Licata, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, large and rare, vintage Murano hand blown mosaic white, black and orange murrines Italian art glass decorative bowl. The piece is documented to designer and painter Riccar...

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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine

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

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

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

Pigmenti Small Vase in Glazed Grape Glass by Venini

Pigmenti Small Vase in Glazed Grape 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

21st Century Labuan Glass Vase in Grey by Venini Riedizione

21st Century Labuan Glass Vase in Grey by Venini Riedizione

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Drawing inspiration from exotic destinations in the Far East, Paolo Venini opted for a rich and intense color palette to present the Labuan vase to the world, sure to impress. A jour...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Iridescent glass by Venini & Co. attributed to Carlo Scarpa - Nautilus shell?
Iridescent glass by Venini & Co. attributed to Carlo Scarpa - Nautilus shell?

Iridescent glass by Venini & Co. attributed to Carlo Scarpa - Nautilus shell?

By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Carlo Scarpa, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Lugo, IT

Iridescent glass by Venini & Co. attributed to Carlo Scarpa. Possible Nautilus shell. Acid stamp Venini Murano Ars. This signature was used from 1930 to 1943. Good condition. Thank you.

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940, signed
Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940, signed

Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940, signed

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Zurich, CH

Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940 Hand-blown glass, battuto surface produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 24 cm (height) signed with two-line a...

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1940s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1980s Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini
1980s Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini

1980s Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Florence, Tuscany

For serious collector's of Murano glass, this wonderful Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was hand-blown in Murano at the Venini furnace in the 1980s. It is part of the well ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Bolle Collection by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini 1966
Bolle Collection by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini 1966

Bolle Collection by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini 1966

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Landscapes of glass and colour. Below and above. Before and after. Bolle ( Bubbles ) transforms air into matter, in two distinct chromatic areas, physically united with the incalmo t...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Large Purple - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Large Purple - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Large Purple - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Monofiori Balloton 100.29 - Large Collection: Monofiori Balloton Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glas...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Large Ginkgo Biloba - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Large Ginkgo Biloba - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.29 Large Ginkgo Biloba - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Monofiori Balloton 100.29 - Large Collection: Monofiori Balloton Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glas...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

Venini Monofiori Balloton 100.18 Medium Sapphire - 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

Venini Monofiori Balloton Frozen 100.29 Large Crystal - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Monofiori Balloton Frozen 100.29 Large Crystal - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Monofiori Balloton Frozen 100.29 Large Crystal - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Monofiori Balloton 100.29 - Large Collection: Monofiori Balloton Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glas...

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2010s Italian 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

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

Set of 3 CANDLESTICKS VENINI FOR PIERRE CARDIN 1970s/ art glass/ signed
Set of 3 CANDLESTICKS VENINI FOR PIERRE CARDIN 1970s/ art glass/ signed

Set of 3 CANDLESTICKS VENINI FOR PIERRE CARDIN 1970s/ art glass/ signed

By Venini, Pierre Cardin

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning Set 3 OF CANDLESTICKS VENINI FOR PIERRE CARDIN 1970s/ art glass/ signed..... DI CANDELIERI, VENINI PER PIERRE CARDIN, ANNI '70 in vetro trasparente con fascia in blu. Firma...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art 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 Milan, Italy

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

Venini Spring Renaissance 782.50 Apple green Glass Vase - Emily Avenson Damiani
Venini Spring Renaissance 782.50 Apple green Glass Vase - Emily Avenson Damiani

Venini Spring Renaissance 782.50 Apple green Glass Vase - Emily Avenson Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Emily Avenson Model: Spring Renaissance 782.50 Collection: Homo Faber Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconi...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Satin 706.24 Large Venice Red/Gold Leaf/Crystal - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Satin 706.24 Large Venice Red/Gold Leaf/Crystal - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Satin 706.24 Large Venice Red/Gold Leaf/Crystal - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Satin 706.24 - Large Collection: Opaline Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano glass ...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton medium 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: Ballo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pigmenti Small Vase in Opaline Grape Glass by Venini

Pigmenti Small Vase in Opaline Grape Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini '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 Ron Arad, Venini

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

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Fasce Orizzontali Bottle Model 4315 Green Red Glass
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Fasce Orizzontali Bottle Model 4315 Green Red Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Fasce Orizzontali Bottle Model 4315 Green Red Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Fasce Orizzontali large bottle model 4315 in transparent blue green glass decorated on the body by two horizontal bands in opaq...

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1950s 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 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 Opalino 706.24 Large - Verde Mela - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Opalino 706.24 Large - Verde Mela - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Opalino 706.24 Large - Verde Mela - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Opaline 706.24 - Large 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

Variegati zigrinati by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1938
Variegati zigrinati by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1938

Variegati zigrinati by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1938

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

Variegati zigrinati by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1938 Variegati zigrinati by Carlo Scarpa 1938. one of the very rare pieces, signed Venini Murano. Only Olnick Spanu has one of these. ...

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1930s European Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini
Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini

Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with full body and thin funneled neck with textured hexagonal shaped pattern atop surface of glass in aquamarine. Featured in aquamarine colored glass and designed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

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

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

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

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

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

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Veronese 90° Anniversary in Red Glass and Clear details signed 2011
VENINI vase Veronese 90° Anniversary in Red Glass and Clear details signed 2011

VENINI vase Veronese 90° Anniversary in Red Glass and Clear details signed 2011

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Venezia, IT

Exceptional Venini Veronese vase, model 600.01, produced in 2011, 90° Anniversary. Signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. The Veronese is one ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Fazzoletto Red Murano Glass Signed 2014, handmade in Italy
VENINI Fazzoletto Red Murano Glass Signed 2014, handmade in Italy

VENINI Fazzoletto Red Murano Glass Signed 2014, handmade in Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02, in Red glass, diamond-engraved Venini 2014 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand using the traditional mano volante te...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

“Luna” Blown glass vase resting on a marble base by Ettore Sottsass
“Luna” Blown glass vase resting on a marble base by Ettore Sottsass

“Luna” Blown glass vase resting on a marble base by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Uccle, BE

Luna by Ettore Sottsass “Luna” Blown glass vase resting on a marble base by Ettore Sottsass. Very pale green glass vase resting on a gray veined white marble base. From a limited edition of 29 copies. Our example designed and manufactured in 1997 and bearing the number 1/29. Lit. : Marino Barovier, Sottsass: Glass works, 1998, p.108. Our example designed and manufactured in 1997 and bearing number 1/29. Signed with diamond point “venini 97 Ettore Sottsass 1/29”. Original transparent plastic label holder...

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

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Marble

Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940, signed
Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940, signed

Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940, signed

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Zurich, CH

Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940 Hand-blown glass, battuto surface produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 24 cm (height) signed with two-line a...

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1940s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

A 'battuto' glass vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1940
A 'battuto' glass vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1940

A 'battuto' glass vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1940

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

A 'battuto' glass vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1940 Acid-stamped 2-lines „venini murano“ 33 cm in hight Excellent condition see christies 933822 (58750$) Literature: ...

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1940s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Chambord Murano Glass Bottle by Alessandro Mendini for Venini
Chambord Murano Glass Bottle by Alessandro Mendini for Venini

Chambord Murano Glass Bottle by Alessandro Mendini for Venini

By Alessandro Mendini, Venini

Located in Milan, Italy

Chambord bottle designed by Alessandro Mendini for Venini. Rare spherical bottle in blown glass with verdemare and sapphire murrine decoration with neck and truncated base in black g...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vase, Rosamunda bowl, design Marie Tina AUFIERO for VENINI. Italy, 1991
Vase, Rosamunda bowl, design Marie Tina AUFIERO for VENINI. Italy, 1991

Vase, Rosamunda bowl, design Marie Tina AUFIERO for VENINI. Italy, 1991

By Tina Aufiero, Venini

Located in Torino, IT

Vase, bowl Rosamunda, design Marie Tina AUFIERO for VENINI. Italy, 1991 ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1991 DESIGNER Marie Tina AUFIERO MARK Venini MODEL Rosamunda MATERIALS Two-tone blow...

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1990s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vittorio Zecchin 'Incamiciato' vase, ca. 1930 from the sample room Pauly
Vittorio Zecchin 'Incamiciato' vase, ca. 1930 from the sample room Pauly

Vittorio Zecchin 'Incamiciato' vase, ca. 1930 from the sample room Pauly

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Zurich, CH

Vittorio Zecchin, 'Incamiciato' vase, ca. 1930 from the sample room Pauly Early vase for Venini. Thin walled purple clear glass sphere shape with disc base. Height about 22 cm and di...

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1930s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Murano Bianconi Teal White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Venini Murano Bianconi Teal White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

Venini Murano Bianconi Teal White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Filigrana stripes Italian art glass mini decorative fazzoletto handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the Venini Company, ...

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Gonzaga Model by Emmanuel Babled for Venini
Italian Murano Glass Vase Gonzaga Model by Emmanuel Babled for Venini

Italian Murano Glass Vase Gonzaga Model by Emmanuel Babled for Venini

By Venini, Emmanuel Babled

Located in Milan, Italy

Glass vase designed by Emmanuel Babled and produced by Venini, 1994s. Signed. With original label. Biography Born in France in 1967, Emmanuel Babled graduated in 1989 from Industria...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato 1950
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato 1950

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato 1950

By Franco Bianchini, Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato Vase “Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato vase, with transparent glass tiles. Signed with 3-lines acid stamp: venini murano ITALIA excellent c...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Siderale, Sommerso and Battuto Glass Sculpture by Giorgio Vigna
Siderale, Sommerso and Battuto Glass Sculpture by Giorgio Vigna

Siderale, Sommerso and Battuto Glass Sculpture by Giorgio Vigna

By Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Sculpture in translucent glass whose interior has a "cavity" in blue sommerso glass. The blue color causes a slight exterior reflection. The entire exterior of the piece is wheel engraved. Giorgio Vigna...

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

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Glass, Art Glass

Murano Glass Candy Vase, Versace for Venini, 1998
Murano Glass Candy Vase, Versace for Venini, 1998

Murano Glass Candy Vase, Versace for Venini, 1998

By Venini, Versace

Located in Florence, Tuscany

This inky midnight blue hand-blown Murano glass vase was designed by Versace for Venini, Venezia, and is dressed with playful opaque candy coloured canes. It is signed and dated on t...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Grass Green by Paolo Venini

21st Century Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Grass Green by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in murano, IT

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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Deco Large Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Deco Large Glass Vase in Apple Green 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

20th Century Italian Vase by Paolo Venini
20th Century Italian Vase by Paolo Venini

20th Century Italian Vase by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Very rare vase designed by Paolo Venini in cased glass, white and glossy, a must for Murano glass collectors. The item also displays a circular trademark "Venini Murano, Italy". Th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Opalino Green & Pink Murano Glass, Signed 2012
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Opalino Green & Pink Murano Glass, Signed 2012

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Opalino Green & Pink Murano Glass, Signed 2012

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Timeless Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02, in Green and Pink opalino glass, diamond-engraved Venini 2012 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand using the traditi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991
Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991

Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991

By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991 A monumental vase from the Kukinto series. Designed in 1991 by Timo Sarpaneva and produced 1992 by Venini, Murano. In...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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