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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
Vintage Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano
Vintage Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano

Vintage Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano

By Venini, Tyra Lundgren Carolina

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano A large tessuto glass bowl made of transparent glass decorated with fine red canes and an iridized surface. The bowl has a w...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

21st Century Ritagli Blown Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi

21st Century Ritagli Blown Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in murano, IT

This work by Fulvio Bianconi stems from the most innovative glassmaking technique in the 1900s: thin rectangular strips of glass are placed one on top of the other and then hand-appl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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

Venini Sommersi Oro Vase, Italy, 1993

By Laura Diaz de Santillana, Venini

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

Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini
Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini

Murano Glass Bottle with Stopper by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Milan, Italy

Murano glass bottle designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Venini. Signed and with original label. Biography Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) became famous in the early 1950s, Followi...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Battuto Bicolore Glass Vase in Light Green/Red by Carlo Scarpa

21st Century Battuto Bicolore Glass Vase in Light Green/Red by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

The liveliness of sea bubbles meets the murmur of bright red sand waves on the surface of this work. The raw power of the elements enclosed in an archaic shape recalling a small tali...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown 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

21st Century Geacolor Glass Vase in Multicolour by Gae Aulenti

21st Century Geacolor Glass Vase in Multicolour by Gae Aulenti

By Emmanuel Babled, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Apparently casual silhouettes with irregular protrusions meet sleek surfaces to admire with the eye and caress with the hand. They stem from special techniques – "Mano Volante" and "...

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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 Carlo Scarpa, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Tyra Lundgren Carolina

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

Fulvio Bianconi 1915-1996 F. Bianconi, Venini, Murano 1982
Fulvio Bianconi 1915-1996 F. Bianconi, Venini, Murano 1982

Fulvio Bianconi 1915-1996 F. Bianconi, Venini, Murano 1982

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

Fulvio Bianconi 1915-1996 F. Bianconi, Venini, Murano 1982 A polychrome blown glass "Colpo di Vento" sculpture with a milk glass thread decor. Etched signature. Colourless and green ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Toots Zinsky Chiacchiera Venini Vase Incamiciato Glass, Italy, 1990
Toots Zinsky Chiacchiera Venini Vase Incamiciato Glass, Italy, 1990

Toots Zinsky Chiacchiera Venini Vase Incamiciato Glass, Italy, 1990

By Toots Zynsky, Venini

Located in Vienna, AT

Toots Zinsky Chiacchiera Venini vase, Italy, 1990. Incamiciato glass with applied threading Incised signature to underside: Zinsky x Venini 90. Signed wit...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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

Murano Glass Vase Bolle by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, BMW, Italy
Murano Glass Vase Bolle by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, BMW, Italy

Murano Glass Vase Bolle by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, BMW, Italy

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in München, BY

Murano Glass Vase Bolle designed in the year 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) for Venini, Italy. This vase was made in 1985 by Venini in Murano from red and honey-colored, transpa...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Anni Trenta Small Glass Vase in Red by Venini

21st Century Anni Trenta Small Glass Vase in Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Designed in 1930, this blown glass creation flaunts essential, sinuous and well-balanced lines. As a tribute to the Golden Age, it reflects a "return to order...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

VENINI Coreani Blue & Green year 1991, handmade in Italy
VENINI Coreani Blue & Green year 1991, handmade in Italy

VENINI Coreani Blue & Green year 1991, handmade in Italy

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI Coreani Green & Blue year 1991, signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. The Venini Coreani vase in Green & Blue is a striking ex...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Red by Venini

21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Red 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

21st Century Labuan Small Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini

21st Century Labuan Small Glass Vase in Aquamarine 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

Vase 'Mosaico Zanfirico' by Paolo Venini, Venice Murano 1954
Vase 'Mosaico Zanfirico' by Paolo Venini, Venice Murano 1954

Vase 'Mosaico Zanfirico' by Paolo Venini, Venice Murano 1954

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vase 'Mosaico Zanfirico' by Paolo Venini, Venice Murano 1954 A vintage art glass vase of the 'Mosaico Zanfirico' serie designed by Paolo Venini, Murano in 1954. The ocean blue glass...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Canoe Acquamare Murano Glass Sculpture Tobia Scarpa - Damiani
Venini Canoe Acquamare Murano Glass Sculpture Tobia Scarpa - Damiani

Venini Canoe Acquamare Murano Glass Sculpture Tobia Scarpa - Damiani

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Tobia Scarpa & Ludovico Diaz De Santilliana Model: Canoe 516.14 Collection: Beats / Canoes Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your int...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924 Rare mouth blown (vetro soffiato) art glass vase, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1924. Manufactured by Venini &...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Venini 'Coreani' Vases, circa 1970s
Tapio Wirkkala for Venini 'Coreani' Vases, circa 1970s

Tapio Wirkkala for Venini 'Coreani' Vases, circa 1970s

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Parma, IT

Pair of Venini vases "Coreani" design Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1970s. In two-tone blown glass with overlapping spirals. Signature engraved on bottom and Venini label...

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

"Polpo" iridato glass vase, Gae Aulenti, 2006, 20/99 by Venini
"Polpo" iridato glass vase, Gae Aulenti, 2006, 20/99 by Venini

"Polpo" iridato glass vase, Gae Aulenti, 2006, 20/99 by Venini

By Gae Aulenti, Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

"Polpo" iridato glass vase, Gae Aulenti, 2006, 20/99 by Venini Gae Aulenti, for Venini example 20/99, in iridescent glass with heat-applied tentacles and glass bead, signature at t...

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Early 2000s Venini Decorative Objects

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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 Emmanuel Babled, Venini

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

“Fish” by Tyra Lundgren, Murano Glass sculpture
“Fish” by Tyra Lundgren, Murano Glass sculpture

“Fish” by Tyra Lundgren, Murano Glass sculpture

By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Fish” by Tyra Lundgren, Murano Glass sculpture. Transparent glass fish, decorated with fine successive lines of blue, green, and pale red. The fins and eyes, applied in clear glass,...

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

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Blown Glass

“a fasce di colore” or “a fasce orrizontali” vase by Fulvio Bianconi, circa 1953
“a fasce di colore” or “a fasce orrizontali” vase by Fulvio Bianconi, circa 1953

“a fasce di colore” or “a fasce orrizontali” vase by Fulvio Bianconi, circa 1953

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

A monumental example of Murano blown glass, this piece reveals a rhythm of irregular horizontal bands that flow across its surface. Shades of blue, green, red, and black alternate in...

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

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Blown Glass

Venini Murano Latticino Art Glass Vide-Poche, Blue and White, 1950s, Italy
Venini Murano Latticino Art Glass Vide-Poche, Blue and White, 1950s, Italy

Venini Murano Latticino Art Glass Vide-Poche, Blue and White, 1950s, Italy

By Venini

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Venini Murano Latticino Art Glass Vide-Poche, Blue and White, 1950s, Italy Elegant Murano art glass vide-poche by Venini, dating from the 1950s, executed in the refined latticino te...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

21st Century Idria Small Glass Vase in Grey/Milk-White by Venini

21st Century Idria Small Glass Vase in Grey/Milk-White by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

The Ancient Greek water vessel sheds its skin, as terracotta gives way to glass, thanks to VENINI. Its design speaks of bygone days and rhythms, bringing them back to life: timeless ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Monofiori Acquamarine Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
Venini Monofiori Acquamarine Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana

Venini Monofiori Acquamarine Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana

By Laura de Santillana, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Monofiori glass vase in aquamarine by Laura de Santillana. “Monofiori” blown handmade glass with stoppers in various forms and colors. Item l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

A rare signed Venini Murano glass picture frame
A rare signed Venini Murano glass picture frame

A rare signed Venini Murano glass picture frame

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in London, GB

A very rare Pulegoso Murano glass picture frame designed and produced by the world famous glass house Venini C1938 . Impressed Venini Murano to easle support.

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Early 20th Century Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Brass

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

Venini Bianconi Murano White Teal Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown intricate white and light teal green ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the Ven...

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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

20th Century Carlo Scarpa Venini Lattimo Vase "a Mezza Filigrana", 50s
20th Century Carlo Scarpa Venini Lattimo Vase "a Mezza Filigrana", 50s

20th Century Carlo Scarpa Venini Lattimo Vase "a Mezza Filigrana", 50s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Turin, Turin

In 1921 Venini and Cappellin opened a glass factory called Vetri Soffiati Muranesi Cappellin Venini & C. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production centre in the lag...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

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

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

By 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

Venini Murano Italian Purple Dark Blue Glass Bottle Incisi Serie, Italy 1982
Venini Murano Italian Purple Dark Blue Glass Bottle Incisi Serie, Italy 1982

Venini Murano Italian Purple Dark Blue Glass Bottle Incisi Serie, Italy 1982

By Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian glass bottle with stopper, “Incisi” series, in two-color purple and dark blue submerged glass with surface entirely worked by grinding produced by Venini Murano, Venini Itali...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Murrine Opache Carlo Scarpa Plate in Black/Coral by Carlo Scarpa

21st Century Murrine Opache Carlo Scarpa Plate in Black/Coral by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in murano, IT

Countless Black and Coral pieces are woven together to form a symmetric yet imperfect pattern on slanted surfaces. VENINI’s glass grinding technique creates a typical shading effect ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Green by Venini

21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Green by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

In the expert hands of the blowers, glass turns into precious gemstones of various colours – Green, Grass Green, Purple, Red, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Tea and Grey. Unique and sparkling...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Clessidra Hourglass in Rosa Cipria/Green Rio by Fulvio Bianconi E P

21st Century Clessidra Hourglass in Rosa Cipria/Green Rio by Fulvio Bianconi E P

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so real, like time ticking away. In 1957, Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini captured time and shaped it into Clessidr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Gray Opalino Italian Art Glass Sculptural Vase
Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Gray Opalino Italian Art Glass Sculptural Vase

Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Gray Opalino Italian Art Glass Sculptural Vase

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown blue gray, opaline Italian art glass handkerchief sculptural vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. The piece is...

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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, Opaline Glass

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, cactus, ca. 1930
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, cactus, ca. 1930

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, cactus, ca. 1930

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Zurich, CH

Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892-1977) for Venini, cactus, ca. 1930 glass succulent in a glass vase produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 46 cm (height) signed with two-line acid stamp ...

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1930s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Milk-White by Venini

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Milk-White by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Opalino technique. This method was first introduced in the 15th century to make gl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

21st Century Veronese Glass Vase in Crystal/Sapphire 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

21st Century, Serpente Glass Sculpture in Black / Milk-White / Turquoise

21st Century, Serpente Glass Sculpture in Black / Milk-White / Turquoise

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Ancient murrine form the pattern of a snake coiling up on glass. Conceived, redesigned and skilfully reinterpreted with rich contrasting colours, they reflect the highest craftsmansh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini 1980's Italian Glass "A Canne" Bottle Vase Sculpture Limited Edition
Venini 1980's Italian Glass "A Canne" Bottle Vase Sculpture Limited Edition

Venini 1980's Italian Glass "A Canne" Bottle Vase Sculpture Limited Edition

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous red, blue and clear glass striped "A Canne" bottle vase limited edition sculpture. Engraved signature to bottom Venini '88 for Iveco. Numbered 95/250. Iveco is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicles manufacturers, and is a member of the FIAT group. Iveco ordered these Venini decanters...

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

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Blown 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 Venini, Timo Sarpaneva

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

20th Century, Venini Murano Glass Vase
20th Century, Venini Murano Glass Vase

20th Century, Venini Murano Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Turin, Turin

In 1921 Venini and Cappellin opened a glass factory called Vetri Soffiati Muranesi Cappellin Venini & C. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production center in the lagoon ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Aquamarine/Grey by Tapio Wirkkala

21st Century Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Aquamarine/Grey by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in murano, IT

Tapio Wirkkala pays homage to his beloved land: thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, he turns glass into water and ice, shaping it from joyful memories, special moments and the nature ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Satin Medium Glass Vase in Blood Red/Crystal by Venini

21st Century Satin Medium Glass Vase in Blood Red/Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Sheer glass is hand-blown and crafted by the master glassblowers using the sophisticated Satinatura technique, which lends it the exquisite opaque appearance to which it owes its nam...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Veronese Glass Vase in Blood Red/Rosa Cipria by Vittorio Zecchin

21st Century Veronese Glass Vase in Blood Red/Rosa Cipria 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

21st Century Opachi Vase in Straw-Yellow by Tobia Scarpa

21st Century Opachi Vase in Straw-Yellow by Tobia Scarpa

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa

Located in murano, IT

In the 1940s, Carlo looked to the eastern traditions for his inspiration in creating his objects, borrowing some of his forms from East Asian porcelain ware. In the 1960s, Tobia Scar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

21st Century Marito E Moglie Vase in Black/Milk-White/Tea by Ettore Sottsass

21st Century Marito E Moglie Vase in Black/Milk-White/Tea by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in murano, IT

They lie blissfully on their solid marble base. They might feel fragile at times and life may try to separate them, but they will always find stability in their deep connection. Mari...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

VENINI vase Battuti Canoa soft Pink Murano Glass Numbered edition 32 Signed 2005
VENINI vase Battuti Canoa soft Pink Murano Glass Numbered edition 32 Signed 2005

VENINI vase Battuti Canoa soft Pink Murano Glass Numbered edition 32 Signed 2005

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

A standout masterpiece within Venini’s acclaimed battuti production, the Canoa vase (model 516.14) represents one of the most sophisticated and sculpturally ambitious designs conceiv...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Veronese 600.01 Glass Vase, Talpa & Crystal - Vittorio Zecchin - Damiani
Venini Veronese 600.01 Glass Vase, Talpa & Crystal - Vittorio Zecchin - Damiani

Venini Veronese 600.01 Glass Vase, Talpa & Crystal - Vittorio Zecchin - Damiani

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Vittorio Zecchin Model: Veronese 600.01 Collection: Veronese Year: 1921 Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Murano glass. The Ver...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

21st Century Ritagli Blown Glass Vase in Grape/Light Pink by Fulvio Bianconi

21st Century Ritagli Blown Glass Vase in Grape/Light Pink by Fulvio Bianconi

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in murano, IT

This work by Fulvio Bianconi stems from the most innovative glassmaking technique in the 1900s: thin rectangular strips of glass are placed one on top of the other and then hand-applied to a conical base made from blown glass. Shades of Iridescent Green and Aquamarine meet hues of Iridescent Sand and Red in a piece so timeless but dated 1989. Additional Information: Material: Blown Glass Color: Grape/Light Pink...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Orange Milk White Inside by Venini

Opalino Glass Vase in Orange Milk White Inside by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in aquamarine colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Orange Murano Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Orange Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Orange Murano Glass

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Gray & White Murano Glass, Signed 2012
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Gray & White Murano Glass, Signed 2012

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Gray & White Murano Glass, Signed 2012

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Special-edition Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00, produced in 2012 to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Venini (1921–2011). Executed in Taupe Gray and White opalino glass, han...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Ando Time Hourglass in Amber Yellow/Light Pink/Violet by Tadao Ando

21st Century Ando Time Hourglass in Amber Yellow/Light Pink/Violet by Tadao Ando

By Tadao Ando, Venini

Located in murano, IT

A colorful hourglass enclosed in glass. Space meets time in its architecture. The sand flow carries with it the thoughts of the past and the future that Tadao Ando wished to capture. Additional Information: Material: Glass Color: Amber Yellow/Light Pink/Violet Dimensions: W 13.5 x D 13.5 x H 54 cm Available in other color options: Grey/light pink,/red...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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