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
Appealing to the Eye, to the Touch and to the Mind, This Work by Peter Marino Wa
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
21st Century Black Belt Ovale Small Glass Vase in Black/Crystal/Grass Green
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
21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Indigo 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
21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Grey 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
21st Century Monofiore Glass Vase in Améthyste by Laura de Santillana
By Venini, Laura de Santillana
Located in murano, IT
Different shapes, different colours. But all bursting with energy. Their caps recall the shapes and patterns of nature. Every Monofiore by Laura De Santillana is unique: a small prec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Small Vase in Apple Green 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
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Glass
21st Century Incisi Glass Vase in Bronze Color by Paolo Venini
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in murano, IT
A multitude of shapes and colours. Apparently, Paolo Venini had a knack for experimenting with Incisi. They are countless. The vase owes its name to the "Incisione a Freddo" glassmak...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Goburam Glass Vase in Coral/Nocturnal by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Goburam by Ettore Sottsass speaks of India and of the monumental towers at the entrance of Hindu temples. It speaks of precious red coral and of the red soil of ancient faraway lands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Palpito Vase in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
On closer inspection, it appears like a whirlpool of fast flowing metal bubbles. Countless bubbles brushing against the thick glass: vast, alive and clear like the ocean. Rounded lik...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
$10,436 / item
21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Black 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
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Black 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
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Large 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
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Horizon 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
21st Century Idria Small Glass Vase in Amber 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
21st Century Anni Trenta Small 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Blown Glass
21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Grey 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 Medium Glass Vase in Sapphire 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
21st Century Fazzoletto Large Vase in Apple Green 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
21st Century Venere Vase in Rosa Cipria with gold leaf by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
A vase made in cased glass using the “Opalini” technique. This model is distinguished by its lower, wider opening with the typical wavy shape: a new take ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
Decorative Glass Box with Murrine Lid, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Venini Murano
By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Located in Uccle, BE
Pretty and rare decorative box or candy box in transparent straw-colored glass topped with a lid with delicate murrine work in coral tones.
The design of the murrine imagined by Lu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Tobia Scarpa BATTUTO Bowl, Murano
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Tobia Scarpa (Italian, b. 1935); Venini (Italy)
Marking(s); notes: incised Venini Italia, marking(s)
Materials: glass
Dimensions (H, W, D): 3"h, 8.75"d...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Glas Vase Venini Murano Italia Fazzoletto filigrana, signed
By Gian Paolo Venier, Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Murano Glas Vase Venini Murano Italia Fazzoletto filigrana, signed
1935-1940
Probably Paolo Venini
Höhe: ca. 11,5 cm
Condition: Very good condition.
sign...
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1930s Vintage Venini Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,042 Sale Price
20% Off
Vases 'Barena' Venini & C., Murano, designed by Toni Zuccheri, 1981
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Vases 'Barena' Venini & C., Murano, designed by Toni Zuccheri, 1981
Medium
Clear and greenish glass with vertical opaque white and brown band appliques.
Veninilabel
Excellent con...
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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,328 Sale Price
20% Off
Large bottle vase signed Venini italia. Ca. 1966
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Large bottle vase signed Venini italia. Ca. 1966
Probably Paolo Venini. Signature engraved "two lines" "venini italia". Until 1970, the factory used a diamond engraved signature "...
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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,756 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Murano Glass
$4,469 Sale Price
20% Off
Paolo Venini vase acid signed
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Paolo Venini vase acid signed
Blown glass vase submerged and handmade in amber
27 cm height, diameter 15 cm
Acid signed 'Venini Murano Italy'
Excellent condition
Category
1950s Vintage Venini Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$4,279 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$4,088 Sale Price
20% Off
Opulus Vase by Brigitta Karlsson & Owe Thorssen for Venini
By Karlsson Brigitta, Venini, Ove Thorssen
Located in Torino, IT
Opulus model vase produced by Venini.
Refined vase designed by Owe Thorssen and Brigitta Karlsson for Venini in 1976.
Norwegian designer couple who worked for venini in the 1970s/8...
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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Vases
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Murano Glass
Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchini for Venini 1921
By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Blown for the first time in 1921, thanks to the intuition of the art director of Venini 1921-1925: the painter Vittorio Zecchin. A 1580 painting by Paolo Veronese " Annunciation " in...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Venini Vases
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Murano Glass
Italian modern blue Murano glass pair of vases by Venini, 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern blue Murano glass pair of vases by Venini, 1990s
Pair of round base vases in blue Murano glass. The structure is curved and s...
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1990s Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Murano Glass
Satin Vase Collection By Venini
By Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The transparent coloured glass is handblown and decorated at the base by a sword-shaped foot, applied hot free-hand with the addition of gold leaf. The model is enriched by the cold ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Vases
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Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Model Medusa by Ettore Sottsass for Venini.
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful Murano vase designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Venini in 1997. Limited edition 99 piece. Signed and numbered 71/99. Original label. Model out production. Exposed...
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1990s Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Murano Glass
Monumental Tobia Scarpa BATTUTO Vase, 17.5"H, Murano
By Tobia Scarpa, Venini
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Tobia Scarpa (Italian, b. 1935); Venini (Italy)
Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s); ed. 90/100; 1979
Materials: glass
Dimensions (H, W, D): 17.5"h, ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Gonzaga Model by Emmanuel Babled for Venini
By Emmanuel Babled, Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Glass vase designed by Emmanuel Babled and produced by Venini, 1994s. Signed. With original label.
Biography
Born in France in 1967, Emmanuel Babled graduated in 1989 from Industria...
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1990s Italian Modern Venini Vases
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Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Berito Model by Alessandro Mendini for Venini
By Alessandro Mendini, Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Berito glass vase, with vertical pink stripes, incised mark and dated with applied circular label.
Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the ex...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Corteccia Model by Venini
By Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano Glass Vase Corteccia Model by Venini.
Biography
Paolo Venini was an Italian glass designer, important for his propagation of Murano glass and 20th-century glassware design. B...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Scarpa Venini acid stamped Murano glass "filigrane" tall vase circa 1950
By Venini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Carlo Scarpa VENINI Murano glass tall "filigrane" vase circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Battuti/Canoe Vase in Grape by Tobia Scarpa
By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa, Venini
Located in murano, IT
It evokes a lily standing tall. Its translucent appearance is the result of the skill and hard work of the master glassblowers, who skilfully grind the glass to lend it a unique slig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
$15,285 / item
21st Century Where Are My Glasses, Under Vase in Crystal Red by Ron Arad
By Ron Arad, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Aquamarine, Red and Grass Green with hints of Crystal. Placed at the base of a rounded glass shape are the glasses, as if they had just slipped down its nose. Sketches, models, rende...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Where Are My Glasses, Single Lens Vase in Grass Green by Ron Arad
By Ron Arad, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Intense hues of Aquamarine, Red and Grass Green. Glass flows through a single lens, unexpectedly creating a vase. Sketches, models, renders and iron frames. The master glassblowers c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Where Are My Glasses XXL, Single Lens Vase in Multicolour
By Ron Arad, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Limited edition - 1 of XX
So, where are my glasses? Can’t you see them? Blown glass is wearing them, a single lens of the metal frame is stuck inside it. Glass tapers, becoming narr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Simira Model by Alessandro Mendini for Venini.
By Venini, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
Vase model Simira filigree glass and solid glass base molded to the wheel, circa 1987- 1988. Signed.
Biography
Alessandro Mendini was born in Milan in 1931. After a long experience...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Pigmenti Large Blown Opal Glass Vase in Amethyste by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. Pigme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Pigmenti Large Blown Opal Glass Vase in Blood Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. Pigme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Pigmenti Large Blown Opal Glass Vase in Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. Pigme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Pigmenti Large Blown Opal Glass Vase in Grape by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. Pigme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Monofiore Glass Vase in Sapphire by Laura De Santillana
By Laura de Santillana, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Different shapes, different colors. But all bursting with energy. Their caps recall the shapes and patterns of nature. Every Monofiore by Laura De Santillana is unique: a small preci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Pigmenti Small Blown Opal Glass Vase in Grape by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. Pigme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Pigmenti Small Glass Vase in Amethyste by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. Pigme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Grey by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
In the expert hands of the blowers, glass turns into precious gemstones of various colours – Green, Grass Green, Purple, Red, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Tea and Grey. Unique and sparkling...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Pigmenti Small Glass Vase in Amber by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. Pigme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Pigmenti Small Glass Vase in Grape by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. Pigme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
Materials
Glass
21st Century Monofiori Carnevale Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Like the icons that inspired them, these pieces are made using the Balloton technique. Every Monofiore Carnevale vase is a small handcrafted creation; glass is blown using traditional metal molds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Blown Glass
21st Century Acqua Ichirinzashi Vase in Crystal/Grape by Michela Cattai
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Its shapes take their cue from nature in Japan, nodding to the pebbles and water flowing in mountain streams. A vase holding just one flower is the quint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Murano Glass
21st Century Acqua Natsumeche Glass Vase in Crystal/Mint Green by Michela Cattai
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The custodian of matcha green tea powder, it is the star of the Japanese tea ceremony. Its shapes are inspired by the country’s lush vegetation, nodding to the pebbles and water flowing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Murano Glass
21st Century, Puzzle Glass Vase in Aquamarine/Coral by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Architecture turns into design. Magnificence turns into elegance. Coral meets Aquamarine, then it blends into Grey. This glass creation by Ettore Sottsass has a soul and a strong cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Anelli Glass Vase in Crystal/Mint Green/Red by Veniniriedizione
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The master skilfully plays with sheer glass: four red rings alternating with four light blue or blue ones, running its full length. A new glass star is born in 2019: Anelli. Color is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Anelli Glass Vase in Crystal/Marine Blue/Red by VeniniRiedizione
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The master skilfully plays with sheer glass: four red rings alternating with four light blue or blue ones, running its full length. A new glass star is born in 2019: Anelli. Color is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Odalische Large Glass Vase in Rosa Cipria Rio by Leonardo Ranucci
By Leonardo Ranucci, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Odalische 706.81 Ø16 H43 RC/LA/RC
Additional information:
Material: Glass
Color: Rosa Cipria
Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 42 cm
Available in other color options: Green rio, red, grey
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases
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Glass
21st Century Lady Large Glass Vase in Red by Leonardo Ranucci
By Venini, Leonardo Ranucci
Located in murano, IT
Its base recalls the typical bell-shaped skirts of the gowns worn by women in the Victorian Era: narrow waists, wider torsos and high necklines and collars. Absolutely superb. A new ...
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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.