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Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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.

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Creator: Venini
Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991
Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991

Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991

By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991 A monumental vase from the Kukinto series. Designed in 1991 by Timo Sarpaneva and produced 1992 by Venini, Murano. In...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Three ashtray by Pierre Cardin for Venini
Three ashtray by Pierre Cardin for Venini

Three ashtray by Pierre Cardin for Venini

By Venini, Pierre Cardin

Located in Milano, IT

Pierre Cardin for Venini Murano Glass Ashtrays, Italy, 1970s Rare and exquisite set of three small glass ashtrays designed by Pierre Cardin for Venini, one of the most renowned Ital...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Italian modern transparent and yellow glass glasses by Venini, 1990s
Italian modern transparent and yellow glass glasses by Venini, 1990s

Italian modern transparent and yellow glass glasses by Venini, 1990s

By Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern transparent and yellow glass glasses by Venini, 1990s Set of six glasses with a round base in transparent glass with a yellow glass profile. Produced by Venini in 1990...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Vase Manto Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini, Murano
Vase Manto Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini, Murano

Vase Manto Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini, Murano

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vase Manto Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini, Murano A vase of the Manto series designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini. Fused coral-red, clear and black glass, surface with mat...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Vase Opulus, Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini, 1972
Vase Opulus, Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini, 1972

Vase Opulus, Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini, 1972

By Ove Thorssen, Venini, Karlsson Brigitta

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vase Opulus, Brigitta Karlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini 1972 A vase of the opulus series designed by Brigitta Karlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini 1972. Ribbed blue glass fused i...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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 Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1950 Tyra Lundgren Venini Murano Glass White Filigrana Leaf Bowl
1950 Tyra Lundgren Venini Murano Glass White Filigrana Leaf Bowl

1950 Tyra Lundgren Venini Murano Glass White Filigrana Leaf Bowl

By Venini, Tyra Carolina Lundgren

Located in Brescia, IT

"Leaf" Bowl Tyra Lundgren Venini, 1950 White Glass "Mezza Filigrana" Showed at Biennale of Venice 1938 Excellent Condiction No cracks

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Handshake, a Post-War Lattimo Art Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Handshake, a Post-War Lattimo Art Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

Handshake, a Post-War Lattimo Art Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An exceptionally rare figurine by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini & Co. Referred to as 'Handshake', the model consists of a gloved hand with a scalloped cuff shaking hands with a naked...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

"Cane" Stopper Bottle by Paolo Venini
"Cane" Stopper Bottle by Paolo Venini

"Cane" Stopper Bottle by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in New York, NY

Blown glass bottle form created with canes of blue & green colors.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

Giade Bowl by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, Murano, 1964
Giade Bowl by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, Murano, 1964

Giade Bowl by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, Murano, 1964

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A bowl of the Giade series designed by Tony Zuccheri in 1964 and manufactured by Venini, Venice, Italy ca. 1960s. Multilayered glass with copper inclusions against a dark blue opaque background. The artglass is with incised signature 'venini italia' on the base. Venini model number 8667. Inside there is an open air bubble caused during production - see pictures. Measures: Height: 1.97" (5cm) Diameter: 4.72" (12cm) Literature Reference: Marino Barovier with Carla Sonego, Toni Zuccheri at Venini, Milano 2021, page 98. Toni Zuccheri (1936 – 2008) was the artist with the special spirit for birds and nature. His passion is reflected in many of his glass artworks. During his education he had the chance to work with Carlo Scarpa, Franco Albini and Ignazio Gardella. Animals and especially birds (such as hens...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano Glass Vase by Venini for Philips, Italy 1965
Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano Glass Vase by Venini for Philips, Italy 1965

Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano Glass Vase by Venini for Philips, Italy 1965

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano Glass Vase by Venini for Philips, Italy 1965

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

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

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Large Fazzoletto Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano
Large Fazzoletto Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano

Large Fazzoletto Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Vienna, AT

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Fazzoletto glass-vase Murano from 1981. Colorless glass with tape paterns. Signed on the buttom: Venini Italia 81. Dimensions approx. Height 19.5 cm, width...

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

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

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

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Clessidre Glass Hourglass in Pink and Gray by Fulvio Bianconi
Venini Clessidre Glass Hourglass in Pink and Gray by Fulvio Bianconi

Venini Clessidre Glass Hourglass in Pink and Gray by Fulvio Bianconi

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Clessidre Hourglass, designed by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi, was originally designed in 1957. Available in different colors, the grey / mint green version is a limited edition ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Venini Palpito Glass Vase in Clear with Bronze Flakes
Venini Palpito Glass Vase in Clear with Bronze Flakes

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Midcentury Black Vase Sergio Asti Style for Venini Blown Murano Glass
Midcentury Black Vase Sergio Asti Style for Venini Blown Murano Glass

Midcentury Black Vase Sergio Asti Style for Venini Blown Murano Glass

By Venini, Sergio Asti

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Black vase Sergio Asti style for Venini in blown Murano glass, circa 1960s. Measure cm: H 28 Diameter 30.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Venini Puzzle Vase in Coral & Aquamarine Glass by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Puzzle Vase in Coral & Aquamarine Glass by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Puzzle glass in coral/aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered edition for year. Hand-blown glass. Color: Coral/Aquamarine Technique: Opal Dimensions: Ø 27 cm, H 40 cm Ye...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

Venini Murano Glass Centerpiece Handkerchief “Filigrana”, 1955, Italy
Venini Murano Glass Centerpiece Handkerchief “Filigrana”, 1955, Italy

Venini Murano Glass Centerpiece Handkerchief “Filigrana”, 1955, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini Murano glass centerpiece handkerchief “Filigrana”, 1955, Italy.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano 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 Venini, Laura Diaz de Santillana

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Venini Opalino Large Indigo Milk White Inside Glass Vase

Venini Opalino Large Indigo Milk White Inside Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

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

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

By Tadao Ando, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ando Cosmos vase, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is made of three vases that create a sphere when united. Crystal version is available ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini, Mid-Century Modern Art Glass
Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini, Mid-Century Modern Art Glass

Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini, Mid-Century Modern Art Glass

By Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Tobia Scarpa Vase "Occhi" for Venini, circa 1960 A white 'occhi' murrine vase designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1960, manufactured by Venini, Venice ca. 1960. Acid stamped signature 'veni...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Crystal and Aquamarine by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Crystal and Aquamarine by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Crystal and Aquamarine by Tadao Ando

By Tadao Ando, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ando time hourglass, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is a limited edition of 49 art pieces (per color) plus an additional 20 P.d.A. a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

1970s Vintage Italian Murano Venini Venetian Art Glass Ice Bucket Blue and White
1970s Vintage Italian Murano Venini Venetian Art Glass Ice Bucket Blue and White

1970s Vintage Italian Murano Venini Venetian Art Glass Ice Bucket Blue and White

By Murano Glass Sommerso, Venini

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1970s Vintage Venini Murano Light Blue White Clear Wine Cooler Ice Bucket Made in Italy. handcrafted Italian Murano Venini venetian art glass ice bucket . This is a delicate blown Murano art glass ice bucket. It has a flared shape from the base to the rim. It is a light sea blue color glass with white vertical lines and many small bubbles in the glass, the imperfection in the glass is due to the handcrafted blown glass. Vintage hand blown Venini Murano martini ice cube glass container in light blue, white and transparent wine cooler, ice bucket Hand-made in Italy 1970-80. No Hallmark no signature. Italian Murano art glass ice bucket. Measures from handle to handle: 6.5 inches. Diameter Top is 5.5 inches. Dimensions: Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm). Add a beautiful touch of Italian Mediterranean art...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

XL Glass Bullicante "Red" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Venini Murano, Italy, 1970
XL Glass Bullicante "Red" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Venini Murano, Italy, 1970

XL Glass Bullicante "Red" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Venini Murano, Italy, 1970

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Venini, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Producer: Venini glass, murano Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell bowl was produce...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Venini Bianconi Teal and White Zanfirico Lattimo Dish or Low Bowl
Venini Bianconi Teal and White Zanfirico Lattimo Dish or Low Bowl

Venini Bianconi Teal and White Zanfirico Lattimo Dish or Low Bowl

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine 1950's zanfirico lattimo plate. By Venini & Co. Attributed to Paolo Venini or Fulvio Bianconi. Of a low bowl or plate form with a slightly raised center. With alternatin...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini
Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini

Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini

By Tyra Carolina Lundgren, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini A calla vase in filigrana glass designed by Tyra Lundgren in 1948, manufactured by Venini, Venice 1981. Incised signa...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Murano 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

Venini Opalino Large Grey Milk White Inside Glass Vase

Venini Opalino Large Grey Milk White Inside Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Venini Palpito Glass Bowl in Clear with Bronze Flakes
Venini Palpito Glass Bowl in Clear with Bronze Flakes

Venini Palpito Glass Bowl 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Venini Opalino Large Black Black Inside Glass Vase

Venini Opalino Large Black Black Inside Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Venini Centerpiece Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
Venini Centerpiece Murano Glass, 1950, Italy

Venini Centerpiece Murano Glass, 1950, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini centerpiece Murano glass, 1950, Italy.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Model 3321 Red and Black Glass Vase Attributed to Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1940s
Model 3321 Red and Black Glass Vase Attributed to Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1940s

Model 3321 Red and Black Glass Vase Attributed to Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1940s

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare Rosa e Negro model number 3321 glass vase attributed to Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, circa 1940s Unsigned. (Likely originally bore a factory sticker.) Base has a rough pontil ma...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Tea
Venini Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Tea

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Tea

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Carnevale glass vase collection, designed and manufactured by Venini, features two different shaped vases. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 13 cm, H 12 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

1980's Murano Venini Ice Bucket Sapphire Turquoise With White Lines, Barware
1980's Murano Venini Ice Bucket Sapphire Turquoise With White Lines, Barware

1980's Murano Venini Ice Bucket Sapphire Turquoise With White Lines, Barware

By Venini

Located in North Miami, FL

This compact small Murano vintage ice bucket was commssioned by the Italian Liquor Company called Disaranno by Venini. It is sapphire blue turquoise with white lines. It has small cl...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

Venini Murano Signed Green Cocktail Pitcher
Venini Murano Signed Green Cocktail Pitcher

Venini Murano Signed Green Cocktail Pitcher

By Venini

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous Murano cocktail pitcher or carafe by Venini. It is emerald, green with an acid etched signature. Wonderful vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or chiggers. There is some shelf wear to the bottom. Please see photos, Circa 1960s.     If you want to serve your guests their cocktails in high style, you need this fabulous pitcher! This is a Venini carafe...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

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

Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Gray Opalino Italian Art Glass Sculptural Vase

By Paolo Venini, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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

Large Vase of the 'Pesanti' Series, Paolo Venini for Venini, Murano 1952
Large Vase of the 'Pesanti' Series, Paolo Venini for Venini, Murano 1952

Large Vase of the 'Pesanti' Series, Paolo Venini for Venini, Murano 1952

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A large vase in thick amethyst glass with circular decoration on the neck. Designed by Paolo Venini in 1952, manufactured by Venini, Murano Venezia. Model number 1522. Acid stamp "ve...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Centerpiece Murano Glass, 1960, Italy
Venini Centerpiece Murano Glass, 1960, Italy

Venini Centerpiece Murano Glass, 1960, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini centerpiece murano glass, 1960, Italy.

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1960s Italian Other Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Venini Bollicine 343.25 Mint Green - Set of 2 Champagne Glasses - Damiani
Venini Bollicine 343.25 Mint Green - Set of 2 Champagne Glasses - Damiani

Venini Bollicine 343.25 Mint Green - Set of 2 Champagne Glasses - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Bubbles 343.25 Collection: Bubbles Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your table with our elegant Murano glassware. These champagne coupe...

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2010s Italian Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Crystal by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Crystal by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Crystal by Tadao Ando

By Tadao Ando, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ando Cosmos vase, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is made of three vases that create a sphere when united. Crystal version is available ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Venini Idria Large Glass Vase in Red
Venini Idria Large Glass Vase in Red

Venini Idria Large Glass Vase in Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Idria glass vase series, designed and manufactured by Venini, features three different shaped vases. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 26, H 36 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Venini Set 2 Byzantium Tumblers Limited Edition, Blue decorated with Gold leaf
Venini Set 2 Byzantium Tumblers Limited Edition, Blue decorated with Gold leaf

Venini Set 2 Byzantium Tumblers Limited Edition, Blue decorated with Gold leaf

By Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI Set of 2 Byzantium Tumblers Limited Edition - Blue decorated with Gold leaf. Limited edition 6/299, year 2016, with signature and certificate, sold with original box. Only a f...

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2010s Italian Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Signed Glass Sculpture By Venini In Turquoise, Sapphire Blue Orange Green
Murano Signed Glass Sculpture By Venini In Turquoise, Sapphire Blue Orange Green

Murano Signed Glass Sculpture By Venini In Turquoise, Sapphire Blue Orange Green

By Venini

Located in North Miami, FL

This unbelievable RARE vintage glass Italian Murano object or sculpture or glass sword has the most gorgeous colors, signed Venini Murano Itlalia". A piece de resistance. It looks even more amazing in person; the color saturation and brilliance is exquisite. The range of colors are: sapphire blue from the middle to the tip turquoise, emerald green, red, amber/orange, black with gold aventurine, white, etc. Most likely one of a kind. It is fantastic! This could be great displayed in a custom lucite box...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Vase by Venini
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Vase by Venini

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Vase by Venini

By Venini

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Striking art glass vase ice bucket by Venini for Disaronno. Beautiful amber glass with a white striped drizzle.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Bronze by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Bronze 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Grass Green by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Grass Green 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 of the viewers, who just can’t refrain from taking the lid off to peek inside and find out the truth. Additional information: Material: Blown, engraved Color: Grass green...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Venini Rare High Society Inciso Shebert Glasses Set of 4
Venini Rare High Society Inciso Shebert Glasses Set of 4

Venini Rare High Society Inciso Shebert Glasses Set of 4

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare set of 4 sherbert High Society glasses circa 1975 by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini , great condition a rare set to find.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

1950s Venini Ruby Red Murano Glass, Decorated with Rose Window, Very Particular
1950s Venini Ruby Red Murano Glass, Decorated with Rose Window, Very Particular

1950s Venini Ruby Red Murano Glass, Decorated with Rose Window, Very Particular

By Venini

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1950s Venini ruby red Murano glass, decorated with rose window, very particular centerpiece Excellent conditions Measures cm: cm Height 4, diameter 24  History and curiosity...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Violet by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Violet 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Paolo Venini Inciso Vase
Paolo Venini Inciso Vase

Paolo Venini Inciso Vase

By Venini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a clean example with pleasing proportions

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Occhi Vase in Red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa
Occhi Vase in Red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa

Occhi Vase in Red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Occhi vase collection, designed by Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, consists of three different vases made of crystal murrine and coral glass. Indo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Monofiore Sapphire Yellow Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
Monofiore Sapphire Yellow Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana

Monofiore Sapphire Yellow Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana

By Venini, Laura de Santillana

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiori glass bottle collection, designed by Laura de Santillana and manufactured by Venini, features six different shaped bottles. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 9 cm, H 15 /...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Venini Monifiori Vase Designed by Laura de Santillana
Venini Monifiori Vase Designed by Laura de Santillana

Venini Monifiori Vase Designed by Laura de Santillana

By Venini, Laura de Santillana

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini Monifiori Vase Designed by Laura de Santillana Item e7101 A nice vase of the Monofiori Series series designed by Laura de Santillana. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice. Thi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 222 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 59 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Venini were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier, and Archimede Seguso. Prices for Venini serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $142 and can go as high as $307,566, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,633.
Questions About Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
  • 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.