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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
Large Vase 'Chinesi' by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano
Large Vase 'Chinesi' by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano

Large Vase 'Chinesi' by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vase 'Chinesi' by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Item e8034 A very rare vase from the 'Chinesi' series, designed by Carlo Scarpa around 1940. Manufactured by Venini Murano Veni...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Apple Green/Red

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Apple Green/Red

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its colour unique. The creative genius of Fulvio Bianconi makes its shape inimitable, recalling skirts sway...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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 Tina Aufiero, Venini

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

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

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

By Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

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

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI big Opalino red Vase, Blown Murano Glass, Italy, signed 2004
VENINI big Opalino red Vase, Blown Murano Glass, Italy, signed 2004

VENINI big Opalino red Vase, Blown Murano Glass, Italy, signed 2004

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Exceptional Venini Opalino vase, produced in 2004. Signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Elegant Opalino vase by Venini, an iconic model firs...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

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

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

21st Century Deco Large 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

Vase 'A Fasce' by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Venice Murano 1950s
Vase 'A Fasce' by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Venice Murano 1950s

Vase 'A Fasce' by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Venice Murano 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vase 'A Fasce' by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Venice Murano 1950s A vintage vase 'A Fasce Orizzontali' (with horizontal stripes) by Fulvio Bianconi from 1950, manufactured by Venini...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art 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

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 Pavoncella Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri

Venini Pavoncella Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Pavoncella sculpture by Toni Zuccheri. Numbered edition for year. Sculpture hand-blown glass. Technique: Canes and Filigree Dimensions: Ø 31 cm, H 23 cm Year of Manufactu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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

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 Battuto a Nido D'ape Vase in Straw-Yellow by Carlo Scarpa

21st Century Battuto a Nido D'ape Vase in Straw-Yellow by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Inspired by nature and designed by Carlo Scarpa, it turns into Battuto a Nido D'Ape only in the hands of master glassmakers, who skilfully shape glass into a honeycomb pattern using ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Deco Medium Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Deco Medium Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in murano, IT

DE'CO 707.07 Ø23 H24,5 RV/LA/RV Additional Information: Material: Glass Color: Red Dimensions: Ø 23 x H 24.5 cm Available in other color options: Orange, aquamarine, black, sa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Murrine Romane Glass Vase in Multicolour by Carlo Scarpa

21st Century Murrine Romane Glass Vase in Multicolour by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

In these murrineworks, purity of form and essential geometry blend together to create rare, precious and timeless objects, just like the art of ancient Rome. In his quest for new gla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Labuan Small Glass Vase in Red by Venini

21st Century Labuan Small 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

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

Venini Bianconi Murano Blue White Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark blue, with light blue and white ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. The piece is documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi...

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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

Vaso, coppa in vetro soffiato opalino VENINI, versione rossa. Italia, 2006
Vaso, coppa in vetro soffiato opalino VENINI, versione rossa. Italia, 2006

Vaso, coppa in vetro soffiato opalino VENINI, versione rossa. Italia, 2006

By Venini

Located in Torino, IT

Vaso, coppa in vetro soffiato opalino VENINI, versione rossa. Italia, 2006 ORIGINE Italia PERIODO Design originale degli anni Trenta. Questo esemplare è una riedizione del 2006 MA...

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Early 2000s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grey Acquamarine Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grey Acquamarine Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Clessidra hourglass in amber murano glass by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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

Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini
Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini

Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with full body and thin funneled neck with textured hexagonal shaped pattern atop surface of glass in sapphire. Featured in sapphire colored glass and designed in 2...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

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

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its colour unique. The creative genius of Fulvio Bianconi makes its shape inimitable, recalling skirts sway...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Amethyst & Grey Murano Glass 90th Anniversary Signed 2011
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Amethyst & Grey Murano Glass 90th Anniversary Signed 2011

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Amethyst & Grey Murano Glass 90th Anniversary Signed 2011

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase 90th Anniversary, model 700.04, in amethyst and taupe grey opalino glass, Signed 2011 with original box and paperworks. Hand-blown and finished by mast...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Ando Cosmos Vase in Aquamarine/Grape/Mint Green by Tadao Ando

21st Century Ando Cosmos Vase in Aquamarine/Grape/Mint Green by Tadao Ando

By Tadao Ando, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Three glass elements blend together to create the geometry of a sphere concealed by their conjunction. Have you ever seen the cosmos so close? Space in matter. Matter in space. Finit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Studio Venini Spherical Table Lamp Model "Pallotta", Murano, 1970s
Studio Venini Spherical Table Lamp Model "Pallotta", Murano, 1970s

Studio Venini Spherical Table Lamp Model "Pallotta", Murano, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A rare and beautiful table lamp from the ''Pallotta'' series in talpa glass and polychrome hand blowed glass balls inside. Designed by Studio Venini during the 1970s this table la...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Deco Small Glass Vase in Horizon by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Deco Small Glass Vase in Horizon by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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 Deco Medium Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Deco Medium Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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

VENINI vase Kimono White & Red Murano Glass, Babled Signed 2014, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Kimono White & Red Murano Glass, Babled Signed 2014, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Kimono White & Red Murano Glass, Babled Signed 2014, Made in Italy

By Venini, Emmanuel Babled

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Kimono vase, model 789.06, designed by Emmanuel Babled, in hand-blown Murano glass, signed 2005 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. The piece reinterpret...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Idria Medium Vase in Amber Milk White Murano Glass
Venini Idria Medium Vase in Amber Milk White Murano Glass

Venini Idria Medium Vase in Amber Milk White Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Idria medium vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Ancient Greek water vessel sheds its skin, as terracotta gives way to glass, thanks to Venini. Its design speaks of bygone days...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano 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

21st Century Idria Medium Glass Vase in Red by Venini

21st Century Idria Medium Glass Vase in Red 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

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 Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in murano, IT

An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its colour unique. The creative genius of Fulvio Bianconi makes its shape inimitable, recalling skirts sway...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Black Murano Glass, Signed 2002, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Black Murano Glass, Signed 2002, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Black Murano Glass, Signed 2002, Made in Italy

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Deco vase, model 707.10, produced in 2002, diamond signed Venini on the base and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperworks. The base is executed in a very deep ame...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Monofiori Carnevale Glass Vase in Tea by Venini

21st Century Monofiori Carnevale Glass Vase in Tea by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

21st Century Lele Glass Candleholder in Amber by Venini

21st Century Lele Glass Candleholder in Amber by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Made in hand-finished blown glass, the transparent red LELE candleholder decorates the home, creating magic atmospheres: the warm and luminous glow of the flame reverberates through ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

VENINI vase Odalische Gray & White color Murano Glass, Signed 2012 with box
VENINI vase Odalische Gray & White color Murano Glass, Signed 2012 with box

VENINI vase Odalische Gray & White color Murano Glass, Signed 2012 with box

By Venini, Leonardo Ranucci

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Odalische vase in Taupe Grey and White Murano Glass, model 706.80, produced in 2012 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Odalische is a collection of vas...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Italy
Murano Glass Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Italy

Murano Glass Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Italy

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Florence, Tuscany

For serious collector's of Murano glass, this wonderful Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was hand-blown in Murano at the Venini furnace in the 1980s. It is part of the well ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Venini Deco 707.07 Medium Paraiba - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani
Venini Deco 707.07 Medium Paraiba - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani

Venini Deco 707.07 Medium Paraiba - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Designer: Napoleon Martinuzzi Model: Deco 707.07 - Medium Collection: Deco Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Mur...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Deco 707.08 Small Paraiba - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani
Venini Deco 707.08 Small Paraiba - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani

Venini Deco 707.08 Small Paraiba - Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

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

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Deco 707.07 Medium Horizon Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani
Venini Deco 707.07 Medium Horizon Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani

Venini Deco 707.07 Medium Horizon Glass Vase - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Damiani

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Designer: Napoleon Martinuzzi Model: Deco 707.07 - Medium Collection: Deco Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Mur...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean Colour by Paolo Venini

21st Century Bottiglie Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean Colour 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, Where Are My Glasses, Double Lens Vase in Horizon by Ron Arad

21st Century, Where Are My Glasses, Double Lens Vase in Horizon by Ron Arad

By Ron Arad, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Intense hues of aquamarine and horizon, red and purple, mint green and grass green. Coloured glass elements flow through the two lenses, blending unexpectedly together into a vase. S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Pigmenti Small Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

21st Century Pigmenti Small Glass Vase in Amber by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. Pigme...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Small Glass Vase in Amber/Horizon by Venini

21st Century Monofiori Balloton Small Glass Vase in Amber/Horizon by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Monofiori breaks with tradition in 1970 and then does it again in 2016. But its essence remains the same: it looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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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

Materials

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

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

Venini Opalino Medium Vase in Amber Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Medium Vase in Amber Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Opalino Medium Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional O...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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 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

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Red
Venini Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Red

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Carnevale glass vase collection, designed and manufactured by Venini, features two different shaped vases. Indoor use only. Dimensi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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 Carolina Lundgren, 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 Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Opaque Pink/Red

21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Opaque Pink/Red

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its colour unique. The creative genius of Fulvio Bianconi makes its shape inimitable, recalling skirts sway...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Where Are My Glasses XXL, Double Lens Vase in Multicolour

21st Century Where Are My Glasses XXL, Double Lens Vase in Multicolour

By Ron Arad, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Limited edition - 1 of XX So, where are my glasses? Can’t you see them? Blown glass is wearing them. It tapers, becoming narrower and narrower, then flows through both lenses of the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Sapphire Cipria Pink Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Sapphire Cipria Pink Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Clessidra hourglass in amber murano glass by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so real, like time ticking away. In 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

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

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

By Laura de Santillana, Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

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.