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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
Idalion vintage flower vase Venini Alessandro Mendini Postmodern
Idalion vintage flower vase Venini Alessandro Mendini Postmodern

Idalion vintage flower vase Venini Alessandro Mendini Postmodern

By Alessandro Mendini, Venini

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

"idalion" flower vase designed by Alessandro Mendini for Venini. Vintage blue color. Made in 1995. "Venini 95 A.mendini" Carving on bottom. No chips, no cracks. good condition.

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

VENINI Hourglass Murano vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Grey/Red Limited Edition 42/199
VENINI Hourglass Murano vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Grey/Red Limited Edition 42/199

VENINI Hourglass Murano vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Grey/Red Limited Edition 42/199

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI Hourglass Grey/Red Limited Edition pcs 42/199 year 2016 We recently had the rare opportunity to acquire an extraordinary collection of origina...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Opalino vase "Uva" Grape Glass Limited Edition 93/199 year 2010
VENINI Opalino vase "Uva" Grape Glass Limited Edition 93/199 year 2010

VENINI Opalino vase "Uva" Grape 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

VENINI rare vase Aurati Red & Gold Murano Glass, Signed 2006, handmade in Italy
VENINI rare vase Aurati Red & Gold Murano Glass, Signed 2006, handmade in Italy

VENINI rare vase Aurati Red & Gold Murano Glass, Signed 2006, handmade in Italy

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Aurati vase in Red Murano Glass, model 706.50, produced in 2006 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. A refined reissue of a historic Venini design, this ...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Fazzoletto Vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Aquamarine Glass, 2014
VENINI Fazzoletto Vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Aquamarine Glass, 2014

VENINI Fazzoletto Vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Aquamarine Glass, 2014

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Timeless Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02, in Aquamarine glass, Venini 2014 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand using the traditional mano volante technique, ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Labuan 90th vase Acquamarine & White Murano Glass, Signed 2011
VENINI Labuan 90th vase Acquamarine & White Murano Glass, Signed 2011

VENINI Labuan 90th vase Acquamarine & White Murano Glass, Signed 2011

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Labuan 90th anniversary vase, model 706.62, produced in 2011, signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Elegant, sculptural, and unmistaka...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Grey Murano Glass, Signed 2013, handmade in Italy
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Grey Murano Glass, Signed 2013, handmade in Italy

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Grey Murano Glass, Signed 2013, handmade in Italy

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00, in grey opalino glass. Hand-blown and finished by master glassmakers in Murano, with the characteristic wavy rim "mano volante" that reca...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Glass

Tobia Scarpa ‘Occhi’ Vase by Venini, Colorless Glass, Murano, 1960s
Tobia Scarpa ‘Occhi’ Vase by Venini, Colorless Glass, Murano, 1960s

Tobia Scarpa ‘Occhi’ Vase by Venini, Colorless Glass, Murano, 1960s

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Bochum, NRW

Tobia Scarpa ‘Occhi’ bottle, Venini, Italy, 1960s. Colorless glass, red bordered murinne, arranged like a chessboard and merged. Quadrangular shape, rounded at the corners, square n...

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

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Murano Glass, Murrine

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

Rare Art Glass Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano 1937
Rare Art Glass Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano 1937

Rare Art Glass Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano 1937

By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Rare Art Glass bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano 1937 A rare art glass bowl made of light green glass decorated with small air bubbles. Designed by Tyra Lundgren in 1937 and ...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art 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

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Blown Glass

21st Century Goburam Glass Vase in Coral/Nocturnal by Ettore Sottsass

21st Century Goburam Glass Vase in Coral/Nocturnal by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Goburam by Ettore Sottsass speaks of India and of the monumental towers at the entrance of Hindu temples. It speaks of precious red coral and of the red soil of ancient faraway lands...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Carlo Scarpa, La Mina Vase, Corroso Glass, Venini, Murano, Italy 1940s
Carlo Scarpa, La Mina Vase, Corroso Glass, Venini, Murano, Italy 1940s

Carlo Scarpa, La Mina Vase, Corroso Glass, Venini, Murano, Italy 1940s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Bochum, NRW

Murano Glass Vase 'La Mina' Vase designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in 1936. Corroded iridized surface glass vase with protuberances "bugne". Venini Murano two lines acid signature...

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1930s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Labuan Glass Vase in Red Milk White inside by Venini
Labuan Glass Vase in Red Milk White inside by Venini

Labuan Glass Vase in Red Milk White inside by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with full, round body and funnel shaped neck in red. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 27.5 cm diame...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini amphora vase in Murano glass 1940-1949
Venini amphora vase in Murano glass 1940-1949

Venini amphora vase in Murano glass 1940-1949

By Venini

Located in Palermo, IT

Refined blown-glass vase attributed to Venini, made in Murano and featuring sophisticated filigree workmanship with thin horizontal lines enveloping the entire surface. The delicate ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Venini Geacolor 792.00 Glass Vase, Multicolor - Design Gae Aulenti - Damiani
Venini Geacolor 792.00 Glass Vase, Multicolor - Design Gae Aulenti - Damiani

Venini Geacolor 792.00 Glass Vase, Multicolor - Design Gae Aulenti - Damiani

By Gae Aulenti, Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Gae Aulenti Model: Geacolor 792.00 Collection: Geacolor Year: 1995 Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Murano glass. The Geacolor...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Talpa by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Talpa by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Historical vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opal glass with round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed with a sandblasted coat. Dimensions available: Ø23xH24,5cm Kg: ~ 2,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Large Transparent 1950s Venini Vase
Large Transparent 1950s Venini Vase

Large Transparent 1950s Venini Vase

By Venini

Located in Florence, Tuscany

An extremely large 15kg Venini Vase. Hand-blown in transparent Murano glass in the 1950s with pressed plaited decoration around the sides. The sheer size and weight of this piece are...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown 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

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Glass

Venini Red, Blue and Clear Stripe "A Canne" Glass Bottle 1989 Limited Edition
Venini Red, Blue and Clear Stripe "A Canne" Glass Bottle 1989 Limited Edition

Venini Red, Blue and Clear Stripe "A Canne" Glass Bottle 1989 Limited Edition

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini red, blue and clear caned "a canne" glass bottle vase, c, 1989, Murano, Italy. Limited edition. Engraved signature on bottom : Venini '89 for Iveco 69/250. Iveco is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicles manufacturers, and is a member of the FIAT group. Iveco custom ordered these Venini decanters...

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Bolle Glass Vase in Apple Green/Straw-Yellow by Tapio Wirkkala

21st Century Bolle Glass Vase in Apple Green/Straw-Yellow by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in murano, IT

Perfection lies in the middle, striking the perfect balance. A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Straw Yellow and Apple Green. Two distinct spaces of colour that blend tog...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Bolle Glass Vase in Red/Straw-Yellow by Tapio Wirkkala

21st Century Bolle Glass Vase in Red/Straw-Yellow by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in murano, IT

A vase, a bottle. Red and sheer straw yellow. Two distinct spaces of colour created by Tapio Wirkkala that blend together thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, a process by which two pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

21st Century Murrine Opache Centerpiece 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 Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron by Paolo Venini

21st Century Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in murano, IT

A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Horizon 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

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 Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini

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

Murano glass sculpture representing a fish by Ken Scott, circa 1951, Italy
Murano glass sculpture representing a fish by Ken Scott, circa 1951, Italy

Murano glass sculpture representing a fish by Ken Scott, circa 1951, Italy

By Venini, Ken Scott

Located in Uccle, BE

Murano glass sculpture representing a fish by Ken (Kenneth) Scott (1918-1989), Venini, Murano, Italy (founded in 1921). Transparent glass figurine with polychrome decoration. The whi...

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

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Blown Glass

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Apple Green by Venini

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Apple Green 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

Fazzoletto Zanfirico Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Venice Murano 1950s
Fazzoletto Zanfirico Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Venice Murano 1950s

Fazzoletto Zanfirico Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Venice Murano 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Fazzoletto Zanfirico Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Venice Murano 1950s A rare Fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase in transparent glass with turned white rod decorations called 'Lat...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Palpito Glass Bowl in Clear with Bronze Flakes
Venini Palpito Glass Bowl in Clear with Bronze Flakes

Venini Palpito Glass Bowl in Clear with Bronze Flakes

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Palpito Glass bowl and vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, feature a crystal body with metal decoration. Limited edition of 49 art pieces (per version). Indoor use only. Di...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini
Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini

Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini

By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini A calla vase in filigrana glass designed by Tyra Lundgren in 1948, manufactured by Venini, Venice 1981. Incised signa...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

21st Century Opalino Small 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 Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Apple Green by Venini

21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Apple Green 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

1980's Signed Venini White Mezza Filigrana Murano Glass Bowl
1980's Signed Venini White Mezza Filigrana Murano Glass Bowl

1980's Signed Venini White Mezza Filigrana Murano Glass Bowl

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Murano glass bowl. By Venini. In colorless glass with fused thread of opaque white lattimo. Likely inspired by one of Carlo Scarpa's early designs. Signed with an etched ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art 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 Venini, Laura de Santillana

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

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

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

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Circo Di Lune Sculpture in Multicolour

21st Century Circo Di Lune Sculpture in Multicolour

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

One after the other, alternating spheres run along metal wires, arranged in order of size and colour. This unique piece by Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin reflects the delicate balance...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Milk White Milk White Inside by Venini

Opalino Glass Vase in Milk White 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

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Art Glass

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

21st Century Murrine Opache Bowl 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 crea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini

21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Aquamarine 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 Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry Color by Paolo Venini

21st Century Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry Color by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in murano, IT

A multitude of shapes and colors. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

VENINI Opalino vase Bamboo Murano Glass, Signed 2013, handmade in Italy
VENINI Opalino vase Bamboo Murano Glass, Signed 2013, handmade in Italy

VENINI Opalino vase Bamboo Murano Glass, Signed 2013, handmade in Italy

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Opalino vase, model 706.24, produced in 2013, signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Unusued and preserved in excellent condition, this...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Black Belt Ovale Large Vase in Black/Crystal/Grass Green

21st Century Black Belt Ovale Large Vase in Black/Crystal/Grass Green

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

Appealing to the eye, to the touch and to the mind. This work by Peter Marino was designed to be the most provocative one in the Fornace (Kiln). Striking beauty. The Triangolo collec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Cornelian Orange by Paolo Venini

21st Century Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Cornelian Orange by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in murano, IT

A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Fischione Glass Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri
Venini Fischione Glass Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri

Venini Fischione Glass Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fischione glass sculpture, designed by Toni Zuccheri and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1980. Numbered edition per year. Indoor use only. Dimensions: W 38 cm,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Apple Green by Venini

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Apple Green 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

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 Ove Thorssen, Karlsson Brigitta, Venini

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 vase Opulus Clear & Smoky Murano Glass, Signed 1990, Made in Italy
Venini vase Opulus Clear & Smoky Murano Glass, Signed 1990, Made in Italy

Venini vase Opulus Clear & Smoky Murano Glass, Signed 1990, Made in Italy

By Ove Thorssen, Venini, Karlsson Brigitta

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini vase Opulus Clear and Smoky Murano Glass, Signed 1990, model 611.01, designed by Brigitte Carlsson and Ove Thorssen, accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. A r...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Blue Murano Glass, Signed 2001, handmade in Italy
VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Blue Murano Glass, Signed 2001, handmade in Italy

VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Blue Murano Glass, Signed 2001, handmade in Italy

By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Dorici vase in Blue Murano Glass, model 793.16, produced in 2001 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Refined Dorici vase by Venini, designed by Monica G...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Indigo by Venini

21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Indigo 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 Ritagli Blown Glass Vase in Iridescent Sand/Red by Fulvio Bianconi

21st Century Ritagli Blown Glass Vase in Iridescent Sand/Red 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

21st Century Black Belt Otto Medium Glass Vase in Black/Crystal/Grass Green

21st Century Black Belt Otto Medium Glass Vase in Black/Crystal/Grass Green

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Appealing to the eye, to the touch and to the mind. This work by Peter Marino was designed to be the most provocative one in the Fornace (Kiln). Striking beauty. The Triangolo collec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Black Belt Ovale Medium Glass Vase in Black/Crystal/Grass Green

21st Century Black Belt Ovale Medium Glass Vase in Black/Crystal/Grass Green

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Appealing to the eye, to the touch and to the mind. This work by Peter Marino was designed to be the most provocative one in the Fornace (Kiln). Striking beauty. The Triangolo collec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

1980s Modern Hand-Blown Green and Gray Murano Glass Vase by Venini
1980s Modern Hand-Blown Green and Gray Murano Glass Vase by Venini

1980s Modern Hand-Blown Green and Gray Murano Glass Vase by Venini

By Venini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This striking hand-blown Murano glass vase by Venini, crafted in the 1980s, is a refined example of modern Italian glass artistry. Its bold flared rim and clean, fluid form are enhan...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Murano Italian Dark Red Glass Bottle Incisi Serie, 1980
Venini Murano Italian Dark Red Glass Bottle Incisi Serie, 1980

Venini Murano Italian Dark Red Glass Bottle Incisi Serie, 1980

By Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian glass bottle with stopper, “Incisi” series, in two-color submerged glass with surface entirely worked by grinding produced by Venini Murano. Venini 80 engraved signature unde...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Oman Vase in Gray, Red & Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Oman Vase in Gray, Red & Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Oman glass vase in Gray/red/aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass. Handblown glass. Numbered edition for year Color: Gray/Red/Aquamarine Dimensions: Ø 33.5 cm, H 40 cm Year of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

1984s Modernist Black Murano Glass Vide Poche by Venini
1984s Modernist Black Murano Glass Vide Poche by Venini

1984s Modernist Black Murano Glass Vide Poche by Venini

By Venini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Vintage 1984 Modernist Black Murano Glass Vide Poche by Venini A sophisticated and timeless piece of Italian design, this vintage "vide poche" or catch-all tray was crafted by the pr...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Red 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 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.