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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
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

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

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

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Doesn’t it look like it was eroded by water? Doesn’t it recall stones or flowing ice on a glacial mountain stream? Like pebbles shaped in glass, their forms evoke breath-taking lands...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

VENINI vase Re Lattimo White and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2009, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Re Lattimo White and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2009, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Re Lattimo White and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2009, Made in Italy

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase RE 515.13 Satin-finished Lattimo White and Bronze color Murano Glass, Signed 2009 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Re Satin Red and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2014, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Re Satin Red and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2014, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Re Satin Red and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2014, Made in Italy

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase RE 515.13 Satin-finished Red and Bronze color Murano Glass, Signed 2014 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Principe s...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Re Satin Coral and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2010, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Re Satin Coral and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2010, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Re Satin Coral and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2010, Made in Italy

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase RE 515.13 Satin-finished Coral and Bronze color Murano Glass, Signed 2010 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Principe...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI 90th vase Re, Tea color and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2011, Italy
VENINI 90th vase Re, Tea color and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2011, Italy

VENINI 90th vase Re, Tea color and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2011, Italy

By Venini, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase RE 515.13 Satin-finished Pulegoso Tea color and Bronze color Murano Glass, Signed 2011 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Re...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Regina Red Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2013, Italy
Venini Regina Red Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2013, Italy

Venini Regina Red Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2013, Italy

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Regina 515.14 Satin red color, Milky white interior and metallic leaf decoration, Signed 2013 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Regina Gray Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2010, Italy
Venini Regina Gray Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2010, Italy

Venini Regina Gray Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2010, Italy

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Regina 515.14 Satin Taupe Gray color and metallic leaf decoration, Signed 2010 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Pri...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licata Banded Murrine Vase

By Venini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini 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

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

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

Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

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

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Alessandro Mendini 8/50 Limited Edition Art Glass Simirone Amphora Vase
VENINI Alessandro Mendini 8/50 Limited Edition Art Glass Simirone Amphora Vase

VENINI Alessandro Mendini 8/50 Limited Edition Art Glass Simirone Amphora Vase

By Alessandro Mendini, Venini

Located in Miami, FL

A amphora vase designed by Alessandro Mendini (1931–2019) for Venini. This is a very rare art-glass vase designed by the architect Alessandro Mendini for the Venini company, back in...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Alessandro Diaz de Santillana Murano glass vase , signed 91  " Scozzesi"
Alessandro Diaz de Santillana Murano glass vase , signed 91  " Scozzesi"

Alessandro Diaz de Santillana Murano glass vase , signed 91 " Scozzesi"

By Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very nice Scozzesi work in this Venini murano glass designed by the well know artist Alessandro Diaz de Santillana.

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo Sculpture, White & Gold Venini Murano 1930
Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo Sculpture, White & Gold Venini Murano 1930

Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo Sculpture, White & Gold Venini Murano 1930

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo (Yellow Dachsund) sculpture, white & gold Venini Murano 1930 Exceedingly rare example of a signed Venini large-scale Dachsund Dog Sculpture by N...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Gold

Venini Bolle 502.02 Glass Vase, Amethyst & Talpa - Design Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Bolle 502.02 Glass Vase, Amethyst & Talpa - Design Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Bolle 502.02 Glass Vase, Amethyst & Talpa - Design Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Design: Tapio Wirkkala Model: Bubbles 502.02 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

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

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

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in London, GB

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

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

VENINI Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2002, Italy
VENINI Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2002, Italy

VENINI Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2002, Italy

By Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Opachi vase, model 513.04, in ivory Murano opaline glass, designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1960 and produced in 2002. Part of Venini’s refined Opachi collection, these vases are a...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Venini Ritagli 552.00 Peach Murano Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi - Damiani

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Varedo, MB

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

21st Century Veronese Glass Vase in Apple Green / Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

21st Century Veronese Glass Vase in Apple Green / Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in murano, IT

From «The Annunciation» by Paolo Veronese to the Fornace (Kiln): a wonderful journey for this fine vase by Vittorio Zecchin. A complex shape, curved beyond imagination: Veronese defi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

VENINI Opalino 90th vase Red, Gold and White Glass, 2010 Limited Edition 237/399
VENINI Opalino 90th vase Red, Gold and White Glass, 2010 Limited Edition 237/399

VENINI Opalino 90th vase Red, Gold and White Glass, 2010 Limited Edition 237/399

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Special Edition Venini Opalino vase, model 706.23, produced in 2010 as a limited edition of only 399 pieces on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the most famous italian glass F...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

"Kelo" Art Glass Vase
"Kelo" Art Glass Vase

"Kelo" Art Glass Vase

By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini

Located in New York, NY

"Kelo" Italian art glass vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Venini & Co. Glass, clear, black, white and red. Marked: Venini 90 Sarpaneva (engraved).

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1990s Italian 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

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

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

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

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

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

"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

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

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 Paolo Venini, 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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Uranium Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown 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

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

'Pulpo' Vase by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Italy 2006
'Pulpo' Vase by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Italy 2006

'Pulpo' Vase by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Italy 2006

By Gae Aulenti, Venini

Located in Hellouw, NL

A sculptural glass piece from one of Italy’s most influential postwar designers. The 'Polpo' vase by Gae Aulenti was produced by Venini in a limited edition of 50 in 2006 and carries...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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

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 Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

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

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano White Purple Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Venini Bianconi Murano White Purple Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

Venini Bianconi Murano White Purple Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and purple ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. The piece is documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, and signed "Venini...

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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

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 Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

Venini Labuan 706.01 Glossy Black - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Labuan 706.01 Glossy Black - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Labuan 706.01 Glossy Black - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

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

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Steel Blue by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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

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 Venini, Laura de Santillana

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

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 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 Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Varedo, MB

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

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

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

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini  '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

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Green Apple Glass Sculpture, Italy, 1926, signed
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Green Apple Glass Sculpture, Italy, 1926, signed

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Green Apple Glass Sculpture, Italy, 1926, signed

By Paolo Venini, Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Murano Art Glass Green Apple Sculpture, Italy, c. 1926. acid-etched signature; Murano green cased glass with app...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Single Lens Glass Vase in Red by Ron Arad
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Single Lens Glass Vase in Red by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Single Lens Glass Vase in Red by Ron Arad

By Venini, Ron Arad

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with slim shaped neck and black glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as containe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art 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 Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

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

Macchie Vase 'Model 4321', Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano, 'Italy'
Macchie Vase 'Model 4321', Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano, 'Italy'

Macchie Vase 'Model 4321', Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano, 'Italy'

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Vase in thick transparent glass, one side of the vase decorated with a "stain" forming an abstract design (macchie means stain in Italian), this stain is dark in color, on the other ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

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 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, MB

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 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

21st Century Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

21st Century Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, 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 Labuan 706.63 Medium Red - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Red - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Red - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

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

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini 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.