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

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

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

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

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

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Blown Glass

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 Kukinto Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Timo Sarpaneva
Venini Kukinto Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Timo Sarpaneva

Venini Kukinto Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Timo Sarpaneva

By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with straight body and funnel shaped neck in black, red, apple green, sapphire and crystal designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991. Perfect for indoor home decor as cont...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art 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

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

Toni Zuccheri “Tacchino” Murano Glass and Bronze Sculpture for Venini, Italy
Toni Zuccheri “Tacchino” Murano Glass and Bronze Sculpture for Venini, Italy

Toni Zuccheri “Tacchino” Murano Glass and Bronze Sculpture for Venini, Italy

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Uccle, BE

Sculpture – Tacchino (Turkey) in murrine glass resting on bronze feet by Toni Zuccheri. Red glass head and black beak. Eyes applied in white and black murrine. Resting on a base form...

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

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Bronze

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Orange Red Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Orange Red Thread Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

VENINI Fazzoletto White Murano Glass Signed 2014, handmade in Italy
VENINI Fazzoletto White Murano Glass Signed 2014, handmade in Italy

VENINI Fazzoletto White Murano Glass Signed 2014, handmade in Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02, in White glass, diamond-engraved Venini 2014 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand using the traditional mano volante ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI 1950 By Fulvio Bianconi Murano Blue-Green Bottle Red Fasce Orizontali
VENINI 1950 By Fulvio Bianconi Murano Blue-Green Bottle Red Fasce Orizontali

VENINI 1950 By Fulvio Bianconi Murano Blue-Green Bottle Red Fasce Orizontali

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Miami, FL

A fasce-orizontali bottle designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. This is a very rare art-glass tall bottle designed by the artist Fulvio Bianconi for the Venini company, back in 19...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Veronese 600.01 Glass Vase, Red & Crystal Design Vittorio Zecchin Damiani
Venini Veronese 600.01 Glass Vase, Red & Crystal Design Vittorio Zecchin Damiani

Venini Veronese 600.01 Glass Vase, Red & Crystal Design Vittorio Zecchin Damiani

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Design: Vittorio Zecchin Model: Veronese 600.01 Collection: Veronese Year: 1921 Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with this unique Murano glass vase. First bl...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

Paolo Venini Inciso Vase
Paolo Venini Inciso Vase

Paolo Venini Inciso Vase

By Venini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very nice example of an underrated series of glass. Acid stamp on the bottom.

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

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

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Regina 515.14 Satin red color and metallic leaf decoration, Signed 2010 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

Incamiciato vase mod. 3314, signed VENINI Italia, design by Tomaso BUZZI. 1982
Incamiciato vase mod. 3314, signed VENINI Italia, design by Tomaso BUZZI. 1982

Incamiciato vase mod. 3314, signed VENINI Italia, design by Tomaso BUZZI. 1982

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Torino, IT

Blown glass vase Wrapped 3314, signed VENINI Italy, design by Tomaso BUZZI. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1982 DESIGNER Tomaso BUZZI MARK Venini MODEL 'Wrapped' 3314 MATERIALS Blown glas...

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Gray Opalino Italian Art Glass Sculptural Vase

By Paolo Venini, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

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

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

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

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

By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Dorici vase in Green 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 ...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Mezza Filigrana Bottle
Venini Mezza Filigrana Bottle

Venini Mezza Filigrana Bottle

By Venini

Located in Riverdale, NY

Lovely, period Venini Mezza filigrana bottle circa 1950's of spiraling threads in yellow and black on crystal with elongated neck, conical stopper, po...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown 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

Vintage Venini Candle Holder with Inciso Decoration, Paolo Venini, Murano 1956
Vintage Venini Candle Holder with Inciso Decoration, Paolo Venini, Murano 1956

Vintage Venini Candle Holder with Inciso Decoration, Paolo Venini, Murano 1956

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Venini Candle Holder with Inciso Decoration, Paolo Venini, Murano 1956 A vintage art glass candle holder with aqua (light blue), yellow color layers and a clear glass coatin...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Robert Mapplethorpe's Venini Bianconi Fazzoletto Opaque Black & White
Robert Mapplethorpe's Venini Bianconi Fazzoletto Opaque Black & White

Robert Mapplethorpe's Venini Bianconi Fazzoletto Opaque Black & White

By Venini

Located in Sharon, CT

An early large Venini Fazzoletto Vase. By Venini to the Fulvio Bianconi design, circa 1950. Signed (very faintly) with the three line signature. Retains stickers from the Christies, ...

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

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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

Large Mexico Vase by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s
Large Mexico Vase by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s

Large Mexico Vase by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Mexico Vase by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s A rare vase of the Mexico series. Designed by Toni Zuccheri, manufactured by Venini, Venice in the 1970s. Thick 'pasta vitrea' gl...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art 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 Venini, Rodolfo Dordoni

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

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Red Murano Glass, limited 90th Anniversary, Signed 2012
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Red Murano Glass, limited 90th Anniversary, Signed 2012

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Red Murano Glass, limited 90th Anniversary, Signed 2012

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

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

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano 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

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Black Black Inside Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Black Black 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 Opalino technique. This method...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Black Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Black Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in Amber murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Rare Venini Art Glass Bowl in Light Blue and Lattimo Glass
Rare Venini Art Glass Bowl in Light Blue and Lattimo Glass

Rare Venini Art Glass Bowl in Light Blue and Lattimo Glass

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Rare Venini Art Glass Bowl in Light Blue and Lattimo Glass A vintage Venini bowl made of thin light blue and lattimo glass. Probably designed by Tomaso Buzzi in the 1930s. Signed o...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Orange Milk White Inside by Venini

Opalino Glass Vase in Orange Milk White Inside by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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 Tobia Scarpa, Venini

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

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

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

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

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

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Blown Glass

Rarest VENINI vase Fazzoletto Black and Green Murano Glass, Signed 2009
Rarest VENINI vase Fazzoletto Black and Green Murano Glass, Signed 2009

Rarest VENINI vase Fazzoletto Black and Green Murano Glass, Signed 2009

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00, in Black and Green opalino glass, Signed 2009 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and finished by master glassmakers in Murano, with the ...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Glass, Art Glass

Vase from the series “a fasce orizzontali” by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Vase from the series “a fasce orizzontali” by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Vase from the series “a fasce orizzontali” by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Uccle, BE

Vase from the series “a fasce orizzontali” by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini (Murano), Itlay. Blown blue glass vase decorated with two red bands applied hot. The form features a straight cy...

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

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Blown Glass

Fulvio Bianconi Venini Murano Azure Blue Fazzoletto Vase
Fulvio Bianconi Venini Murano Azure Blue Fazzoletto Vase

Fulvio Bianconi Venini Murano Azure Blue Fazzoletto Vase

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in New Windsor, NY

The famous handkerchief designed Venini, Murano glass vase. Crimped, creased, nipped and pulled into a one of a kind work of art in azure blue glass. Remarkably beautiful and delica...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art 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 Clessidra Hourglass in Horizon Amber Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Horizon Amber Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo 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

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Yellow, Green and Pink by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Yellow, Green and Pink by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Yellow, Green and Pink by Tadao Ando

By Tadao Ando, Venini

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 Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Limited Edition 16/199, 2016
VENINI Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Limited Edition 16/199, 2016

VENINI Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Limited Edition 16/199, 2016

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 034.79, in Amethyst and Black glass, Limited Edition 16/199, Signed 2016 with box and certificate. Hand-blown and finished by master glassmakers...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 A blue and green a fasce a spirale bowl from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Large Spherical Vase Geacolor by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Murano, 1997
Large Spherical Vase Geacolor by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Murano, 1997

Large Spherical Vase Geacolor by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Murano, 1997

By Venini, Gae Aulenti

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Spherical Vase Geacolor by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Murano, 1997 A rare sculptural art glass vase of the Geacolor series made of colorless glass with multicolored fused glass i...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art 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

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

Venini Opalino 706.22 Medium - Black - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Opalino 706.22 Medium - Black - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Opalino 706.22 Medium - Black - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Opaline 706.22 - Medium Collection: Opaline Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano gla...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Orange Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

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 Fulvio Bianconi, 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 Opalino Large Black Black Inside Glass Vase

Venini Opalino Large Black Black 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. Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Murano Signed Lavender Purple Opaline Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Venini Murano Signed Lavender Purple Opaline Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

Venini Murano Signed Lavender Purple Opaline Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful tall vintage Murano hand blown opaline lavender purple Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Venini Company, and signed “Venini Murano Italia” underneath. The pi...

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grape Red Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grape Red Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo 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

Materials

Murano 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

Materials

Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Acquamarine Milk White Inside Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Acquamarine 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

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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

By Alessandro Mendini, Venini

Located in Miami, FL

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

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art 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

Materials

Glass

PAOLO VENINI 1955-56 For Venini & Co. Sommerso Insiso Art Glass Tall Vase
PAOLO VENINI 1955-56 For Venini & Co. Sommerso Insiso Art Glass Tall Vase

PAOLO VENINI 1955-56 For Venini & Co. Sommerso Insiso Art Glass Tall Vase

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Miami, FL

A Battuto red vase designed by Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) for Venini. This is a rare art-glass vase designed by Paolo Venini for the Venini company, back in 1955. This vase was master...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Signed Paperweight Bookends
Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Signed Paperweight Bookends

Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Signed Paperweight Bookends

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Murano Paperweight by Venini Italy. This pieces are sold individually or as a pair and are a stunning compliment to any desk or work station. Hand Crafted with multi colored Ribbo...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 A blue and green a fasce a spirale bowl from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

1950's Large Horizontal White Filigrana Murano Glass Photo Frame by Venini
1950's Large Horizontal White Filigrana Murano Glass Photo Frame by Venini

1950's Large Horizontal White Filigrana Murano Glass Photo Frame by Venini

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This beautiful horizontal photo frame is very rare. It is purely in the vénitien glass manufacturing tradition. The technique used to get this rich optical effect is called filigran...

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

Materials

Brass

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 Venini, Laura de Santillana

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

Materials

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.