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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
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 Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

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

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Art 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

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 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

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Blown Glass

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

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

By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

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

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Very large Vetro Soffiato glass dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925 A very large 'vetro soffiato' glass dish in amethyst transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice. Acid stamped signature 'venini murano' on the base. Venini model number 1306. The dish has been manufactured in different sizes, this is the larges version which is very rare. One of the early 20th century designs of Zecchin for Cappellin and Venini which motivated the muranese glass companies to set out for new shores. Good condition with some surface scratches. The last picture shows it together with a mid size version with 14.29" inches as comparison of the sizes. Measures: Height: 3.35" (8.5 cm) Diameter: 20.08" (51 cm) Literature Reference: Marino Barovier, Vittorio Zecchin: Transparent Glass for Cappellin and Venini, Milano 2017, pages 326, 336 and 357 Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...

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

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Art Glass

Venini 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

Venini Regina Vase in Milk-White Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni

Venini Regina Vase in Milk-White Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Regina glass vase in milk-white by Rodolfo Dordoni. Blown handmade glass vases. Upper part, the crown, is covered by metal leaves. The lower part ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Venini Murano Italy Green Glass Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1996
Venini Murano Italy Green Glass Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1996

Venini Murano Italy Green Glass Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1996

By Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Amazing and fabulous very rare Italian handmade and blown bottle in light green color glass with stopper, from the “Velati” series designed and prod...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

White Glass Opalini Bowl by Venini
White Glass Opalini Bowl by Venini

White Glass Opalini Bowl by Venini

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare large opaque white glass footed bowl by Venini. It bears a Mid-Century acid-etched circle mark in the polished pontil to the base. Diameter: circa 15.25 in. Items p...

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

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Blown Glass

Laura Diaz de Santillana "Munchen" 2-Piece Blown Glass Vessel for Venini Murano
Laura Diaz de Santillana "Munchen" 2-Piece Blown Glass Vessel for Venini Murano

Laura Diaz de Santillana "Munchen" 2-Piece Blown Glass Vessel for Venini Murano

By Laura Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Miami, FL

Massive 1984 Venini blown and sculpted glass vessel by Laura Diaz de Santillana (b.1955) daughter of Anna Venini and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Laura joined Venini in 1976 and shar...

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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Venini Satin Small Vase in Horizon Crystal Murano Glass

Venini Satin Small Vase in Horizon Crystal Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Satin Small Vase in glazed Horizon/Crystal Murano Glass by Venini. Sheer glass is hand-blown and crafted by the master glassblowers using the sophisticated Satinatura technique, whic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Murano Glass “Tree of Life” Egg Sculpture, 2017, Edition 64/399
Venini Murano Glass “Tree of Life” Egg Sculpture, 2017, Edition 64/399

Venini Murano Glass “Tree of Life” Egg Sculpture, 2017, Edition 64/399

By Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Egg sculpture Limited Edition, Clear Green Murano Glass and wooden support Blown-glass sculpture by Venini, produced in 2017 as a numbered edition for the Ravenna Festival. Ex...

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2010s Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Amber Horizon 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 from 1970 lies in its name: Ballot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

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

1980's Signed Venini White Mezza Filigrana Murano Glass Bowl

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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 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

Vetro Calcedonio Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Murano, ca. 1930s
Vetro Calcedonio Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Murano, ca. 1930s

Vetro Calcedonio Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Murano, ca. 1930s

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vetro calcedonio vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Murano ca. 1930s. A very rare Murano art glass vase attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi around 1930. Manufactured by Cappelin in the 1920s or Venini in the 1930s. Thin hand blown malachid (calcedonio) glass with curved handles on each side. Similar to Venini model number 3255. This model was produced in different glass types. The vase is not signed. It was bought from a very famous collection in the 1990s. Reach out for more information on the provenance. Measures: Height: 9.06" (23 cm) Diameter: 6.3" (16 cm) Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892 -1977) was an Italian sculptor and designer who left his mark on Italian glass art in particular. As graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, he worked with Ca' Pesaro artists and exhibited at Ca' Pesaro in 1908. In the 1920s he was appointed as Director of the Murano glass Museum. In 1925 he founded Venini & Co. with Paolo Venini and others, of which he took over the artistic direction. For Venini he created stunning creations in soffiato, opaque and pulegoso glass that received international recognition with many awards. His creations of animals, fruits and succulent plants gained international success too. The Cenedese Glassworks , Seguso Vetro d'Arte and Pauly & Co were his last creative stations. Literature Reference: Marino Barovier, Napoleone Martinuzzi Venini 1925 - 1931, Milano 2013, pages 159, 314, 330 (shape) and 323, 328 (glass technique) Franco Deboni, Venini Glass Volume 2, Turin 2007, page 80 (glass technique) Marina Barovier, Napoleone Martinuzzi Vetraio del Novecento, Padua 2001, page 27...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fazzoletto Bicolore Large Vase in Ox Blood Red & Cipria Pink

Fazzoletto Bicolore Large Vase in Ox Blood Red & Cipria Pink

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, 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

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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

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Murano Glass

Labuan Vase in Milk-White with Blown Opal Glass by Venini

Labuan Vase in Milk-White with Blown Opal Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. Drawing inspiration from exotic destinations in the Far East, Paolo ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown 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 Ando Cosmos Vase in Tea, Red and Gray by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Tea, Red and Gray by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Tea, Red and Gray 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

Italian modern Red and gray Murano glass bottles with cap by Venini, 1990s
Italian modern Red and gray Murano glass bottles with cap by Venini, 1990s

Italian modern Red and gray Murano glass bottles with cap by Venini, 1990s

By Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Red and gray Murano glass bottles with cap by Venini, 1990s Pair of Murano glass decorative bottles with cap. One bottle is in red glass with triangular base, the othe...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Where Are My Glasses, Double Lens Vase in Grass Green/Mint Green

21st Century Where Are My Glasses, Double Lens Vase in Grass Green/Mint Green

By Venini, Ron Arad

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 Where Are My Glasses, Double Lens Vase in Red/Violet by Ron Arad

21st Century Where Are My Glasses, Double Lens Vase in Red/Violet 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 Fischione Sculpture in Barene/Black/Straw by Toni Zuccheri

21st Century Fischione Sculpture in Barene/Black/Straw by Toni Zuccheri

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in murano, IT

The male has darker feathers, while the female features bright accents of colour, but they both have a skilfully ground black head. The two wigeon specimens designed by Toni Zuccheri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Geodi Vase in Amber Yellow/Milk-White/Red by Sonia Pedrazzini

21st Century Geodi Vase in Amber Yellow/Milk-White/Red by Sonia Pedrazzini

By Venini, Sonia Pedrazzini

Located in murano, IT

Colours evoke the art of crystal healing: every vase has its own spiritual meaning, magical attributes and healing properties, just like geodes in nature. They feature softly rounded...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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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 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 Gae Aulenti, Venini

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

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

Deco Medium Vase in Ox Blood Red Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Medium Vase in Ox Blood Red Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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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 Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Rio Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Rio Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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

Paolo Venini Inciso Vase
Paolo Venini Inciso Vase

Paolo Venini Inciso Vase

By Venini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a clean example with pleasing proportions

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1950s Italian Vintage 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

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

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

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

21st Century Tiara Small Glass Vase in Amber by Francesco Lucchese

21st Century Tiara Small Glass Vase in Amber by Francesco Lucchese

By Francesco Lucchese, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Tiara 706.65 H32 AA FILO OZ Additional Information: Material: Glass Color: Amber Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 32 cm Available in other color options: Horizon, orange Available in other size...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Decorative Objects

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Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Black Murano Glass, Signed 2013, handmade in Italy
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Black Murano Glass, Signed 2013, handmade in Italy

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Black Murano Glass, Signed 2013, handmade in Italy

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00, in Black opalino glass, Signed 2013 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and finished by master glassmakers in Murano, with the characteri...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Yemen Geometric Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Ettore Sottsass
Venini Yemen Geometric Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Yemen Geometric Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with geometric, circular shaped body and triangular neck and base. Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1994. Featured in coral red, milk-white, black and light green col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Signed Italian Venini Murano Multi Color Ribbon Paperweight
Signed Italian Venini Murano Multi Color Ribbon Paperweight

Signed Italian Venini Murano Multi Color Ribbon Paperweight

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Murano Paperweight by Venini Italy. This piece is a stunning compliment to any desk or work station. Hand Crafted with multi colored Ribbons and of a good weight. Could actually ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Venini Vase 'Lapponi', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968
Venini Vase 'Lapponi', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968

Venini Vase 'Lapponi', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini Vase 'Lapponi', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968 A rare vase of the Lapponi (laplanders) series designed in 1968 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Thin red and smoke grey glass...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Grey and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Venini Black Belt Otto Short Glass Vase in Crystal and LightPink by Peter Marino
Venini Black Belt Otto Short Glass Vase in Crystal and LightPink by Peter Marino

Venini Black Belt Otto Short Glass Vase in Crystal and LightPink 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 Pavoncella Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri

Venini Pavoncella Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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

Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in New York, NY

"Incamiciato" Italian art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Cased glass, clear, white and grey, deep purple foot. Marked: Venini itali...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase
“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase. Blown-glass vase with a finely cut inciso surface, a hallmark of Paolo Venini’s work in the 1950s. Its slender silhouette and soft grey-b...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Milk White Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Milk White Murano Glass

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Red with Green Thread Rim by Venini
Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Red with Green Thread Rim by Venini

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Red with Green Thread Rim by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Idria Large Vase in Horizon Milk White inside Murano Glass
Venini Idria Large Vase in Horizon Milk White inside Murano Glass

Venini Idria Large Vase in Horizon Milk White inside Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Idria large vase in horizon 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 day...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Limited Edition Ando Time Hour Glass Set in Grape by Tadao Ando

Venini Limited Edition Ando Time Hour Glass Set in Grape by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The collaboration between the master craftsmanship of the Venetian Glass and the layered geometric form has created this special piece of objet. Architecture is defined through “Spac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Materials

Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Prune by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Prune by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Apple Green Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Apple Green Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo 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

Materials

Murano Glass

Gemme Glass Vase in Tea by Venini
Gemme Glass Vase in Tea by Venini

Gemme Glass Vase in Tea by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in tea designed in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on 1st...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Satin Large Glass Vase in Gray
Venini Satin Large Glass Vase in Gray

Venini Satin Large Glass Vase in Gray

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

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Glass

Decorative sculpture depicting a fish by Ken Scott, Venini, Murano, Italy, 1951
Decorative sculpture depicting a fish by Ken Scott, Venini, Murano, Italy, 1951

Decorative sculpture depicting a fish by Ken Scott, Venini, Murano, Italy, 1951

By Ken Scott, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Decorative sculpture depicting a fish by Ken Scott, Venini, Murano, Italy, 1951. Blown Murano glass sculpture depicting a stylized fish, designed by Ken Scott for the Venini glasswor...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Orange Murano Glass

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini 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.