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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
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 Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

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

Handblown Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi & Venini
Handblown Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi & Venini

Handblown Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi & Venini

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, Italian Mid-century, hand blown Murano Amphora form, glass vase in the Modern Neoclassical style designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, c...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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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

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 Paolo Venini, 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 By Fulvio Bianconi Murano Women Torso Vase Soffiato Iridescent Art Glass
VENINI By Fulvio Bianconi Murano Women Torso Vase Soffiato Iridescent Art Glass

VENINI By Fulvio Bianconi Murano Women Torso Vase Soffiato Iridescent Art Glass

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Miami, FL

Women torso art glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. This is a very rare tall art glass vase created in Murano at the Venini glass company by Fulvio Bianconi. The art-glass vas...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

Venini Sommersi Oro Vase, Italy, 1993

By Venini, Laura Diaz de Santillana

Located in New York, NY

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

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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 vase Fazzoletto a Canne Murano Glass Pink Shades, Signed 2010, Italy
VENINI vase Fazzoletto a Canne Murano Glass Pink Shades, Signed 2010, Italy

VENINI vase Fazzoletto a Canne Murano Glass Pink Shades, Signed 2010, Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Hand-blown Fazzoletto a Canne vase by Venini, model 701.01, signed 2010, executed in multicolored filigree cane glass. The vase features the iconic “handkerchief” free-form rim, shap...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Paolo Venini Latticino Zanfirico Glass Bowl Plate Yellow White Uranium Murano

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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

Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Double Incalmo Blown Glass Vase
Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Double Incalmo Blown Glass Vase

Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Double Incalmo Blown Glass Vase

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Uccle, BE

Among the many designs and different techniques he experimented within his collaboration with Venini, Fulvio Bianconi used the "A incalmo" technique which requires great mastery from the glassblowers. This is an "a doppio incalmo" vase which simply means a double incalmo. Cylindrical vase, composed of three distinct colors. The base in black glass, the middle part in red glass and the upper part in blue glass. The vases were obtained by merging several "rings" of molten glass. Designed in 1951, the vase is in very good condition. It was produced in the 1950s and bears the acid seal "venini murano italia". The vase is published in many books, and is sometimes misattributed to Thomas Stearns who will be inspired by these forms and these particular techniques developed by Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini and also Ricardo Licata...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Monumental Ruby Red Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Venini
Monumental Ruby Red Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Venini

Monumental Ruby Red Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Venini

By Venini

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning hand-blown Italian Art glass vase was designed by acclaimed Italian designer Venini in Murano. The rare piece was crafted in Italy circa 1970. The extra-tall sculptural...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini vase Opulus Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 1992, Made in Italy
Venini vase Opulus Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 1992, Made in Italy

Venini vase Opulus Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 1992, Made in Italy

By Venini, Karlsson Brigitta, Ove Thorssen

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini vase Opulus Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 1992, model 611.01, designed by Brigitte Carlsson and Ove Thorssen, accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. A refine...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano 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 Dogon Vase Black color Murano Glass, Signed 2009, Made in Italy
VENINI Dogon Vase Black color Murano Glass, Signed 2009, Made in Italy

VENINI Dogon Vase Black color Murano Glass, Signed 2009, Made in Italy

By Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Dogon vase, model 706.86, produced in 2009 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. The Dogon vases belong to Venini’s latest generation of opaline glass crea...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

1970s Venini Striped Organic Vase

By Venini

Located in Florence, Tuscany

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

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

"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

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 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 Venini, Paolo 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

Brilliant Yellow Venini Vase
Brilliant Yellow Venini Vase

Brilliant Yellow Venini Vase

By Venini

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970-80s, by Venini, Italy. Featuring a refined post-modern silhouette complemented by bold color, this hand-blown Venini vase is superbly proportion...

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1970s Italian Vintage 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 blue and green transparent glass. Centra...

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

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Blown Glass

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

"Anatra" Sculpture, Figure of a Male Duck

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

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

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

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

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi Blue Handkerchief Bowl from Venini,  Murano Italy
Fulvio Bianconi Blue Handkerchief Bowl from Venini,  Murano Italy

Fulvio Bianconi Blue Handkerchief Bowl from Venini, Murano Italy

By Venini

Located in Stockholm, SE

Handkerchief bowl/vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Murano. This fazzoletto bowl features zanfirico glass with lattimo white netted vertical cane and light blue ribbons, s...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

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

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

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

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Black Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Black 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 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

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 Deco Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Venini Deco Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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

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

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

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Battuti glass vase in crystal aquamarine by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa. Numbered edition for year. Color: Crystal Aquamarine Technique: Beaten Dimens...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Crystal

21st Century Monofiori Carnevale Glass Vase in Tea by Venini

21st Century Monofiori Carnevale Glass Vase in Tea by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Like the icons that inspired them, these pieces are made using the Balloton technique. Every Monofiore Carnevale vase is a small handcrafted creation; glass is blown using traditional metal molds...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown 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 Ettore Sottsass, Venini

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

Venini  'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Blue and Horizon by Ron Arad
Venini  'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Blue and Horizon by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Blue and Horizon by Ron Arad

By Ron Arad, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini double glass vase in aquamarine and horizon blue designed by Ron Arad in 2018. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in ot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Bolle 502.01 Glass Vase, Pagliesco & Red - Design Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Bolle 502.01 Glass Vase, Pagliesco & Red - Design Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Bolle 502.01 Glass Vase, Pagliesco & Red - Design Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Venini Design: Tapio Wirkkala Model: Bubbles 502.01 Collection: Bubbles Year: 1966 Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Murano glass. The Bolle c...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Quattro Stagioni Primavera in Crystal/Green by Laura De Santillana

21st Century Quattro Stagioni Primavera in Crystal/Green by Laura De Santillana

By Laura de Santillana, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Dans son verre Vert de murrine et Cristal, Laura de Santillana a imprimé toute sa légèreté et les parfums des premières herbes, des nouvelles fleurs des champs...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Occhi by Tobia Scarpa – Quadrangular shaped vase
Occhi by Tobia Scarpa – Quadrangular shaped vase

Occhi by Tobia Scarpa – Quadrangular shaped vase

By Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Occhi by Tobia Scarpa – Quadrangular shaped vase “Occhi” vase by Tobia Scarpa. Quadrangular shaped vase from the occhi series. Made up of an arrangement of white and clear glass murr...

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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Coletto by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana – Centerpiece blown Murano glass
Coletto by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana – Centerpiece blown Murano glass

Coletto by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana – Centerpiece blown Murano glass

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Uccle, BE

Coletto by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana – Centerpiece blown Murano glass Coletto by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, centerpiece blown Murano glass. Large centerpiece in blown Murano glas...

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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

VENINI Hourglass Green and Blue Signed 1998, Made in italy
VENINI Hourglass Green and Blue Signed 1998, Made in italy

VENINI Hourglass Green and Blue Signed 1998, Made in italy

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI Hourglass Green and Blue model 420.06, produced in 1998 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Highly collectible, the Hourglass series is sought after for ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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

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

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Brass

Venini Glass Paperweight
Venini Glass Paperweight

Venini Glass Paperweight

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

This egg-shaped Venini glass paperweight has a purple spiral encased in an orange spiral. It still bears the original Venini label with the Veronese va...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Murano Glass Bottles, Incalmo Two-Toned Neck Vases, Set of Three, 1960
Venini Murano Glass Bottles, Incalmo Two-Toned Neck Vases, Set of Three, 1960

Venini Murano Glass Bottles, Incalmo Two-Toned Neck Vases, Set of Three, 1960

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini murano glass bottles, Incalmo two-toned neck vases, set of three, c 1961. Free blown incalmo glass bottles with fused two tone necks, Polished pon...

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

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto 700.02 Medium Orizzonte - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani
Venini Fazzoletto 700.02 Medium Orizzonte - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

Venini Fazzoletto 700.02 Medium Orizzonte - Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Venini Designer: Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini Model: Handkerchief 700.02 - Medium Collection: Handkerchief Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your in...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

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

By Gae Aulenti, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

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

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Early 2000s Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome, 1950s Italy
Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome, 1950s Italy

Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome, 1950s Italy

By Venini

Located in Bronx, NY

1950s Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome rough green almost black glass inlay, great for a night table to rest your watch or je...

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

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Art Glass

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

Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1985

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Milan, IT

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

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini 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

Venini Thirties 500.09 Red - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Thirties 500.09 Red - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Thirties 500.09 Red - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Venini Model: 1930s 500.09 Collection: 1930s Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano glass vase. Created in the 1930s,...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Gran Bulbo 699.60 Black/Crystal - Glass Vase - Peter Marino - Damiani
Venini Gran Bulbo 699.60 Black/Crystal - Glass Vase - Peter Marino - Damiani

Venini Gran Bulbo 699.60 Black/Crystal - Glass Vase - Peter Marino - Damiani

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Venini Designer: Peter Marino Model: Grand Bulb 699.60 Collection: Peter Marino Collection Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your home with this iconi...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

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

By Venini

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

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

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Venini Inciso Italian Glass Bowl
Venini Inciso Italian Glass Bowl

Venini Inciso Italian Glass Bowl

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Greensboro, NC

Inciso Venini bowl. Acid etched with the Venini Murano mark. Nice size and very good to excellent condition, showing minor wear to edge of base as shown in images.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

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

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Ritagli 552.00 Lilac/Mint Murano Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani
Venini Ritagli 552.00 Lilac/Mint Murano Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

Venini Ritagli 552.00 Lilac/Mint 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 Opalino vase Opaline Orange Glass Limited Edition 93/199 year 2010
VENINI Opalino vase Opaline Orange Glass Limited Edition 93/199 year 2010

VENINI Opalino vase Opaline Orange Glass Limited Edition 93/199 year 2010

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Exceptional Venini Opalino vase, model 706.22, produced in 2010 as a limited edition of only 199 pieces. This example is numbered 93/199, signed on the base, and accompanied by its o...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1960s by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini Murano Glass Paperweight
1960s by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini Murano Glass Paperweight

1960s by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini Murano Glass Paperweight

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

Venini Murano Cannette glass paperweight, designed by Ludovico De Santillana. Clear bubble over a heavy base decorated with applied filigrana cane segments. Perfect condition.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano 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 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.