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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
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 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

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Crystal by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Crystal by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Crystal by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ando Cosmos vase, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is made of three vases that create a sphere when united. Crystal version is available ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Indigo by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Indigo 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

Venini Black Belt Otto Tall Glass Vase in Crystal and Pink by Peter Marino
Venini Black Belt Otto Tall Glass Vase in Crystal and Pink by Peter Marino

Venini Black Belt Otto Tall Glass Vase in Crystal and Pink by Peter Marino

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Idria Large Glass Vase in Red
Venini Idria Large Glass Vase in Red

Venini Idria Large Glass Vase in Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Idria glass vase series, designed and manufactured by Venini, features three different shaped vases. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 26, H 36 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

Rare Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano
Rare Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano

Rare Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Rare Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano A vintage art glass bottle in transparent blue glass with green stopper and a green base fused in incalmo technique. ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Vase Regina Lattimo White Murano Glass with Applied Metal Foil 2010
Venini Vase Regina Lattimo White Murano Glass with Applied Metal Foil 2010

Venini Vase Regina Lattimo White Murano Glass with Applied Metal Foil 2010

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

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

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Black Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Black Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

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

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Milk White Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Milk White Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, 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

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Murano Glass

1970s Large Pale Blue Hand-Blown Murano Glass Venini Vase
1970s Large Pale Blue Hand-Blown Murano Glass Venini Vase

1970s Large Pale Blue Hand-Blown Murano Glass Venini Vase

By Venini

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A large pale blue opaque Venini Vase hand-blown in Venice in the 1970s. The vase has an opaque white interior and a pale blue transparent surround. An elegant and refined addition to...

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

By Venini, Tina Aufiero

Located in Torino, IT

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

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1990s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1968 Ludovico de Santillana Venini Signed Murano Glass Vase
1968 Ludovico de Santillana Venini Signed Murano Glass Vase

1968 Ludovico de Santillana Venini Signed Murano Glass Vase

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A rare collector's item, this imposing very large Venini Vase is from the 'Gratta' Series made in 1968 and designed by Ludovico de Santillana at the Venini furnace in Venice. These p...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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

Venini Regina Red Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2009
Venini Regina Red Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2009

Venini Regina Red Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2009

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Regina 515.14 Satin red color and metallic leaf decoration, Signed 2009 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Principe s...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Italian "Membrane" Valet Tray in Clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri
Vintage Italian "Membrane" Valet Tray in Clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri

Vintage Italian "Membrane" Valet Tray in Clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage Murano glass valet tray / vide poche / sculpture, created by celebrated Italian designer Toni Zuccheri for glassmaker Venini as part of the "M...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Vase Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi Opalino Murano 1950s
Venini Fazzoletto Vase Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi Opalino Murano 1950s

Venini Fazzoletto Vase Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi Opalino Murano 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Basel, BS

Small ‚Fazzoletto‘ vase by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini from the 'opalini' series in opal gray glass with a slight shimmer, hand-crafted at Venini glasswork in Murano in the 1950s....

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in red colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Orange Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

VENINI vase Odalische Red and White color Murano Glass, Signed 2009 with box
VENINI vase Odalische Red and White color Murano Glass, Signed 2009 with box

VENINI vase Odalische Red and White color Murano Glass, Signed 2009 with box

By Venini, Leonardo Ranucci

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Odalische vase in Red and Milk White Murano Glass, model 706.81, produced in 2009 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Odalische is a collection of vases...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Large Vase in Horizon Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Large Vase in Horizon Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Happy Pills 027.29 Glass Sculpture, Green Grass & Red - Fabio Novembre
Venini Happy Pills 027.29 Glass Sculpture, Green Grass & Red - Fabio Novembre

Venini Happy Pills 027.29 Glass Sculpture, Green Grass & Red - Fabio Novembre

By Venini, Fabio Novembre

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Fabio Novembre Model: Happy Pills 027.29 Collection: Happy Pills Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Murano glass. The Happy Pill...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

Venini Bianconi Murano Blue White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

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

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

Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Vase
Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Vase

Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Vase

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Incamiciato” vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1933-1984. Designed in the 1930s this example was executed in 1984. Cased-glass vase of mauve exterior ...

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

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Glass

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Apple Green and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Apple Green and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Apple Green and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in apple green colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Turquoise Shell Glass Dish, Murano, Italy, 1940s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Turquoise Shell Glass Dish, Murano, Italy, 1940s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Turquoise Shell Glass Dish, Murano, Italy, 1940s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Rare and highly collectible sculptural shell glass dish designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano, Italy, 1940s. Hand-blown in luminous turquoise glass, this exceptional work is el...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto total White Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary Signed 2012
VENINI vase Fazzoletto total White Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary Signed 2012

VENINI vase Fazzoletto total White Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary Signed 2012

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00 90th Anniversary, in White glass,, diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork. Special-edition produced in 2012 to commemorate Ve...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Large Grey Milk White Inside Glass Vase

Venini Opalino Large Grey Milk White Inside Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Milk-White by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Milk-White by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Black by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Black by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Yellow & Blue Murano Glass, Signed 2012 90° Anniversary
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Yellow & Blue Murano Glass, Signed 2012 90° Anniversary

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Yellow & Blue Murano Glass, Signed 2012 90° Anniversary

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 Yellow & Aquamarine opalino glass, h...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Membrana Blown Glass Vase by Toni Zuccheri (1937–2008) for Venini, Murano
Membrana Blown Glass Vase by Toni Zuccheri (1937–2008) for Venini, Murano

Membrana Blown Glass Vase by Toni Zuccheri (1937–2008) for Venini, Murano

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Membrane” blown glass vase by Toni Zuccheri (1937–2008), Venini, Murano, 1972. Cylindrical blown glass vase, lightly tinted in green, structured by a thin internal membrane forming ...

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

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Blown Glass

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Aquamarine, Grape and Mint by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Aquamarine, Grape and Mint by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Aquamarine, Grape and Mint by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ando Cosmos vase, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is made of three vases that create a sphere when united. Crystal version is available ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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 Bulgarov 1970 Blue & Green Color Striped Blown Murano Glass Vase, Italy
Venini Bulgarov 1970 Blue & Green Color Striped Blown Murano Glass Vase, Italy

Venini Bulgarov 1970 Blue & Green Color Striped Blown Murano Glass Vase, Italy

By Venini

Located in Miami, FL

Venini Bulgarov 1970 engraved blown blue & green striped Murano art glass vase. Opening measures: 2 inches diameter. Italian Art Glass par excellence. A-843-335

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Venini Adrenalina Happy Pills Vase in Red and Green by Fabio Novembre

Venini Adrenalina Happy Pills Vase in Red and Green by Fabio Novembre

By Fabio Novembre, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Adrenalina happy pills by Fabio Novembre. Numbered Edition Handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Dimensions: Ø 11.5 cm, H 33 cm Year of manufacture: 2012 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown 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

Venini Monofiore Balloton Extra Large Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass
Venini Monofiore Balloton Extra Large Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Extra Large Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton extra large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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 Ettore Sottsass, Venini

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

Rare VeArt Murano Glass Vase, Two-Tone Blown Glass, Italy, 1983
Rare VeArt Murano Glass Vase, Two-Tone Blown Glass, Italy, 1983

Rare VeArt Murano Glass Vase, Two-Tone Blown Glass, Italy, 1983

By VeArt, Venini

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and refined Italian vase in two-tone blown glass made by the artistic manufacturer VeArt in 1983 and signed on the bottom

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Dama Glass Vase W & Milk-White & Black Murrine Geometric Pattern

Venini Dama Glass Vase W & Milk-White & Black Murrine Geometric Pattern

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Dama glass vase in milk-white/black. Handmade blown glass with “Murrine” technique. Color: Milk-White/Black Technique: Murrine Dimensions: Ø 20...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

VENINI vase Monofiore Straw and Red Murano glass Made in Italy 90° Anniversary
VENINI vase Monofiore Straw and Red Murano glass Made in Italy 90° Anniversary

VENINI vase Monofiore Straw and Red Murano glass Made in Italy 90° Anniversary

By Laura de Santillana, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Limited edition 90° Anniversary VENINI vase Monofiore 100.14 Straw and Red colors, handmade in Italy, 2012, Signed with original box e certificate. We recently had the rare opportu...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Large Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano

By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large 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 wav...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Blue and Green Murano Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Italy 1988
Blue and Green Murano Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Italy 1988

Blue and Green Murano Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Italy 1988

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Astonishing blue and green Murano glass bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Signed “Venini88” on the bottom, as shown in the pictures. Made in Italy in 1988.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Orange Milk White Inside Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Orange Milk White Inside Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Op...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Murano Glass and Brass Hole Holder 1940
Venini Murano Glass and Brass Hole Holder 1940

Venini Murano Glass and Brass Hole Holder 1940

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Original and Elegant photo frame for chest of drawers or coffee table, something really elegant to keep at home.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Brass

Large Venini Gold and Blue Laguna Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi
Large Venini Gold and Blue Laguna Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi

Large Venini Gold and Blue Laguna Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Italian art glass vase. By Venini. After the orginal design by Tomaso Buzzi. Model: 3316 from 1933. This is a reissued vase from 2001. In light blue glass with pale gold/...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Black black inside by Venini

Opalino Glass Vase in Black black 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

Fazzoletto Opaline Large Vase in Rio Green, Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini

Fazzoletto Opaline Large Vase in Rio Green, Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Serpente Plate in Milk-White with Turquoise Detail by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Serpente Plate in Milk-White with Turquoise Detail by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Serpente plate in milk-white/turquoise by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. Blown handmade and cut glass plate with the “Murrine” technique. Co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Mendini X Venini vase Acco Green Murano Glass, Signed 1998, made in Italy
Mendini X Venini vase Acco Green Murano Glass, Signed 1998, made in Italy

Mendini X Venini vase Acco Green Murano Glass, Signed 1998, made in Italy

By Venini, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Acco vase in White and Green Glass, model 706.70, produced in 1998 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. The Acco vase is the result of Venini’s collabora...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Art Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1949
Art Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1949

Art Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1949

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Art Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1949 A rare art glass sculpture from the 'Nudes' series made of green glass with an iridescent surface. Manufactured in the 1950s b...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Tobia Scarpa Vase Occhi Cristalo Zolfo, Venini, Murano, Italy 1960s
Tobia Scarpa Vase Occhi Cristalo Zolfo, Venini, Murano, Italy 1960s

Tobia Scarpa Vase Occhi Cristalo Zolfo, Venini, Murano, Italy 1960s

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Bochum, NRW

Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase, Venini, Murano, Italy 1960s. An Occhi Zolfo vase, made of colorless, sulfur yellow, and olive-edged glass, Tobia Scarpa for ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Murrine

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.