Venini Vases
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
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Grey Murano Glass
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Murano Glass
Deco Medium Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Glass
Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with pinched rim in aquamarine designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement piece for a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Art Glass
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Green & Crystal by Ron Arad
By Ron Arad, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with round body and glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room.
Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Art Glass
21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Apple Green 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 Vases
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Glass
Venini Port Vase in Coral & Milk-White Glass by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Port vase in coral/milk-white by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. Limited Edition in 30 art pieces
Color: Coral/Milk-White
Technique: Opal
Dimensions: Ø 30 cm, H 40 cm
Yea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Glass
Odalische Small Glass Vase in Cipria Pink by Leonardo Ranucci
By Leonardo Ranucci, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sensual movements dance mysteriously in enchanted oriental nights.
Additional information:
Material: Blown opal
Color: Powder pink
Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 34 cm
Available in othe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Glass
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.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Venini Vases
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Single Lens Glass Vase in Red by Ron Arad
By Venini, Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim shaped neck and black glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as containe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Art Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Large Glass Vase in Red/Sapphire by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by VENINI from 1970 lies in its name: Balloton, a special technique that lends a unique matelassé effect to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
Pigmenti Large Vase in Glazed Red Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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 Modern Venini Vases
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Glass
Deco Small Vase in 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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Glass
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Gray 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 Vases
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Glass
Fazzoletto Bicolore Large Vase in Powder Pink & Green River
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
Odalische Small Glass Vase in Rio Green by Leonardo Ranucci
By Leonardo Ranucci, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sensual movements dance mysteriously in enchanted oriental nights.
Additional information:
Material: Blown opal
Color: Green river
Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 34 cm
Available in othe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
Pigmenti Small Vase in Opaline Red Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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. PIGMENT is proposed in a rich colour palette and is created in two sizes.
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Color: Opaline red...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Glass
Deco Large Vase in Powder Pink Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
Pigmenti Large Vase in Opaline Amethyst Milk White inside Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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. PIGMENT is proposed in a rich colour palette and is created in two sizes.
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Color: Opaline amethyst
Dimensions: Ø 14.5 x H 36.5 cm
Available in other color options: Glazed amber, glazed red, glazed ox blood red, glazed amethyst, glazed grape, opaline amber, opaline red...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Glass
Pigmenti Large Vase in Glazed Grape Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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 Modern Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
Venini Palpito Glass Vase in Clear with Bronze Flakes
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palpito glass bowl and vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, feature a crystal body with metal decoration. Limited edition of 49 art pieces (per version). Indoor use only.
Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Glass
Venini Small Geodi Glass Vase in Red, White and Yellow by Sonia Pedrazzini
By Venini, Sonia Pedrazzini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass geode vase with angular body in red, milk-white, amber and yellow designed in 2018 by Sonia Pedrazzini. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Art Glass
Venini Medium Black Belt Triangular Glass in Crystal and Black by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in transparent crystal with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also avai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Gemme Triangular Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in aquamarine designed in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Art Glass
Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licata Banded Murrine Vase
By Venini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incalmo vase is a rare collaboration between Paolo Venini
and Riccardo Licatta.
Presented at the XXVII Biennial of Venice in 1956.
Provenance: collecti...
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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Small Glass Vase in Red 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 Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Small Glass Vase in Horizon/Red 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 Vases
Materials
Glass
Venini Small Black Belt Triangular Glass in Crystal and Black by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in transparent crystal with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also avai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
Materials
Art Glass
21st Century Anni Trenta Large Glass Vase in Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Designed in 1930, this blown glass creation flaunts essential, sinuous and well-balanced lines. As a tribute to the Golden Age, it reflects a "return to order...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Cilindro Large Glass Vase in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Appealing to the eye, to the touch and to the mind. This work by Peter Marino was designed to be the most provocative one in the Fornace (Kiln). Striking beauty. The Triangolo collec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
Venini Port Vase in Black Glass by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
By Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Port vase in black by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. Limited Edition in 30 art pieces
Color: Black
Technique: Opal
Dimensions: Ø 30 cm, H 40 cm
Year of Manufacture: 201...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in apple green designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Large Black Belt Triangular Glass in Crystal and Black by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in transparent crystal with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also avai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Blue and Horizon by Ron Arad
By Ron Arad, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini double glass vase in aquamarine and horizon blue designed by Ron Arad in 2018. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in ot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Art Glass
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Mint and Green by Ron Arad
By Ron Arad, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini double glass vase in mint green and grass green designed by Ron Arad in 2018. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in oth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Art Glass
Venini "Veronese" by Vittorio Zecchin, signed
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Zurich, CH
Venini "Veronese" by Vittorio Zecchin, signed
Burgundy red with "aventurine". Blown glass. The Veronese vase was blown for the first time in 1921 thanks to Vittorio Zecchin’s intuit...
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Early 2000s European Venini Vases
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Murano Glass
Venini Murano filigree art glass vase, signed and Labe
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Venini Murano filigree art glass vase. This hand-formed filigree vase in the ”a reticello” pattern features fine criss-crossed white lines forming a small web with bubble inclusions ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Veronese Glass Vase in Crystal/Sapphire by Vittorio Zecchin
By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini
Located in murano, IT
From «The Annunciation» by Paolo Veronese to the Fornace (Kiln): a wonderful journey for this fine vase by Vittorio Zecchin. A complex shape, curved beyond imagination: Veronese defi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Deco Small Glass Vase in Red 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 Vases
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Glass
21st Century Anni Trenta Small Glass Vase in Pale Straw by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Designed in 1930, this blown glass creation flaunts essential, sinuous and well-balanced lines. As a tribute to the Golden Age, it reflects a "return to order...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Small Vase in Grey/Indigo 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 Vases
Materials
Glass
Venini "Piume" Vase
By Venini, Ove Thorssen
Located in New York, NY
Chalice-form vase, designed by Ove Thorssen and Birgitta Carlsson for Venini, Murano, 1974. Deep blue-green glass streaked with gray swirl-stripes. Unusual form, signed.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Vases
21st Century Ando Cosmos Vase in Grey/Red/Tea 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 Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Contrasto Glass Vase in Crystal/Grape by Michela Cattai
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Sleek and opaque blown glass – crafted using the "Mano Volante" technique – is juxtaposed with a shimmering multifaceted gem made from "cotisso" glass. An interplay that lends character and uniqueness to the work. Glass comes to life in a work that is almost organic. These two pieces by Michela Cattai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1980s signed
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Murano glass bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the fine Italian manufacturer Venini in the 1980s.
The vase is part of the "Coreani" series.
The workmanship is particular, in tran...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Horizon 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Blood Red/Rosa Cipria
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 Vases
Materials
Glass
Impressive cylindric vase by Venini, Italy 1950-1960
By Venini
Located in Renens, CH
Impressive cylindric Venini glass vase. Probably designed around 1950-1960.
Sommerso tecnique with a beautiful gradation of shades of green and a slight iridiscence. The glass has a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Deco Large Glass Vase in Blood Red 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Opalino Medium Glass Vase in Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The 2017 re-edition features a brand new opaque appearance. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Opalino technique. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1985
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini.
Part of the Blue Catalog production, this piece was originally designed in 1933.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Venini Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Rosa Cipria 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 Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Orange 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Medium Glass Vase in Blood Red/Rosa Cipria
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 swaying in the breeze. Every Fazzoletto Opalini is truly unique: there's not another one like it anywhere.
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Color: Blood red/rosa cipria
Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 24 cm
Available in other color options: Black, sapphire, orange, indigo, Green rio, rosa cipria, Amber, indigo/orange, grey/indigo, opaque pink/red, grey, apple green, aquamarine/horizon, horizon, apple green/red, red, milk-white...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
"Kelo" Art Glass Vase
By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini
Located in New York, NY
"Kelo" Italian art glass vase by
Timo Sarpaneva for Venini & Co.
Glass, clear, black, white and red. Marked: Venini 90 Sarpaneva (engraved).
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1990s Italian Modern Venini Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vase signed and labeled. M. Guggisberg & P. Baldwin for Venini. 2002
By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin, Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Vase signed and labeled. M. Guggisberg & P. Baldwin for Venini
Murano vase signed and label - Monica Guggisberg & Phillip Baldwin for Venini. Cylindrical vessel shape with slightly ...
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Early 2000s Venini Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Medium Vase in Rosa Cipria 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Anni Trenta Large Glass Vase in Pale Straw by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Designed in 1930, this blown glass creation flaunts essential, sinuous and well-balanced lines. As a tribute to the Golden Age, it reflects a "return to order...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Idria Medium Glass Vase in Indigo/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 Vases
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Glass
Venini vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Venini vases 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 vases, although blue editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 9 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 99 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original vases by Venini were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases by Fulvio Bianconi, Fabio Novembre, and Matteo Thun. Prices for Venini vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $220 and can go as high as $51,119, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,470.
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Questions About Venini Vases
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- Where is Venini glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Venini 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.