Vittorio Zecchin was a celebrated creative figure who worked across a range of disciplines including furniture design, textiles and more, but his contribution to modern Italian glassmaking is widely influential. Vintage Zecchin glass pieces and decorative objects have perfect symmetry and elegant luster; his artist's eye and masterful skills are evident in each work.
Zecchin developed an early passion for glassmaking but wasn't interested in the extensive ornamentation of 19th-century Venetian styles. He preferred simpler surfaces that emphasized a vessel’s form and bold, monochromatic palettes.
Zecchin was born on the island of Murano, near Venice. His father was a master glassblower. When he was 18, Zecchin enrolled in the Accademia di Belle Arti in Venice. He halted his studies in painting early and instead secured work at a glass furnace for a Murano workshop where he learned glassmaking techniques.
In 1909, Zecchin took part in the effort to transform the Venetian palace Ca’ Pesaro into an art museum. He worked alongside notable painters including Amedeo Modigliani, Teodoro Wolf Ferrari and Umberto Boccioni, and the colors he used and forms he integrated specifically reflected what he had learned in the workshop on Murano.
In 1913 and 1914, Zecchin partnered with Artisti Barovier to create glass mosaics in the Vienna Secessionist style. Some of these were in the 1914 Venice Biennale where they received critical acclaim. Barovier was eventually renamed Barovier & Toso, a name under which the company still operates today.
Zecchin later established a tapestry workshop on Murano and experimented with creating decorative glass pieces. Gradually moving his practice away from painting, by 1919 he was composing enameled glass pieces, tapestries and other textiles.
In 1921, the glass manufactory Vetri Soffiati Cappellin Venini & C. — which is today known as Venini & Co. — hired Zecchin as its artistic director. Along with streamlined shapes and uncomplicated colors, he instilled glass with a vivid intensity by immersing finished pieces in tin or titanium vapors while they were still hot. His style and vision earned him universal recognition in his field.
Zecchin left the firm in 1926 to pursue independent artistic interests, yet he continued to collaborate with the company’s designers. From 1934 until his death in 1947, Zecchin taught at numerous trade schools and institutions, passing on his artistic knowledge on to younger generations.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Vittorio Zecchin decorative objects, lighting, serveware and more.
1910 "Blown" Zecchin MVM Cappellin Venini Liberty Blue Murano Glass Vase
By Vittorio Zecchin, MVM Cappelin
Located in Brescia, IT
"Blown" Vase Vittorio Zecchin MVM Cappellin Italy, 1920 Blue Ribbed Blown Glass Vase Very good condiction Original early 1900s No chips, no cracks
Murano Glass
1920 "Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin MVM Cappellin Venini Rubin Murano Glass Plate
By Vittorio Zecchin, Cappellin
Located in Brescia, IT
"Blown" plate Vittorio Zecchin MVM Cappellin Italy, 1920 Rubin Blown Glass Plate Very good condiction Original early 1900s No chips, no cracks
Murano Glass
Vittorio Zecchin Venini MVM Art Nouveau Amethyst Murano Glass Wrought Iron Vase
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Brescia, IT
Vittorio Zecchin Murano, Early 1900 Amethyst Ribbed Blown Glass Vase Wrought Iron Grapevine Frame Excellent condiction (small difect at one leaf)
Glass, Murano Glass
"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin by Cappellin Venini 1920s Murano Glass Plate
By Cappellin, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Brescia, IT
"Soffiati" plate Vittorio Zecchin MVM Cappellin Italy, 1920 Blue Blown Glass Plate Very good condiction Original early 1900s No chips, no cracks
Murano Glass
"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin by MVM 1920s Murano Glass Vase
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Brescia, IT
"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin MVM, 1920-1930 Green blown glass Two slight sign (look the picture).
Murano Glass
rare set of 18 Murano glass goblets by Vittorio Zecchin for Pauly & Co, 1930s
By Pauly & Co., Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 18 Murano glass goblets manufactured by Vittorio Zecchin for the Murano glasswork Pauly & co in the 1930s. The set is composed by 3 different glass dimensions ( cm 14h x 8,7; ...
Murano Glass
Very Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Very large Vetro Soffiato glass dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925 A very large 'vetro soffiato' glass dish in amethyst transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice. Acid stamped signature 'venini murano' on the base. Venini model number 1306. The dish has been manufactured in different sizes, this is the larges version which is very rare. One of the early 20th century designs of Zecchin for Cappellin and Venini which motivated the muranese glass companies to set out for new shores. Good condition with some surface scratches. The last picture shows it together with a mid size version with 14.29" inches as comparison of the sizes. Measures: Height: 3.35" (8.5 cm) Diameter: 20.08" (51 cm) Literature Reference: Marino Barovier, Vittorio Zecchin: Transparent Glass for Cappellin and Venini, Milano 2017, pages 326, 336 and 357 Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...
Art Glass
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925
By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925 A very large 'vetro soffiato' glass dish in amethyst transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice. Acid stamped signature 'venini murano ITALIA' on the base. Venini model number 1306. The dish has been manufactured in different sizes, this is the second largest version which is very rare. One of the early 20th century designs of Zecchin for Cappellin and Venini which motivated the muranese glass companies to set out for new shores. Good condition with some surface scratches. Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...
Art Glass
Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Soffiato Vase in Yellow and Lattimo Glass ca. 1950s
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Soffiato Vase in Yellow and Lattimo Glass ca. 1950s A Venini soffiato (mouth blown) glass vase with very thin opaque yellow ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass and Wrought Iron Cake Stand attr. to Vittorio Zecchin, Italy
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1920s. This cake stand / pedestal bowl features a floral wrought iron frame and a ribbed Murano glass bowl. It is attributable to Vittorio Zecchin. This is a vintage...
Wrought Iron
$2,460 / set
Glass Bowls, 1920s, Set of 2
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
This set of two glass bowls is an exceptional example of Murano glass craftsmanship from the 1920s. Designed by Vittorio Zecchin, a master of Italian glass art, the bowls feature a l...
Blown Glass
$625Sale Price|50% Off
H 6.25 in Dm 3.5 in
Art Nouveau Style Art Glass Vase Signed Contemporary, circa 1980s
By Robert Eickholt
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful contemporary art glass vase in the Art Nouveau style, by artist Robert Eickholt, circa 1980s. Vase is signed "Eickholt" and dated "1988" on bottom as shown in last t...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$1,687Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 9.65 in Dm 2.56 in
Igor Balbi Murano Pauly Venice Pair of Turtoise Murano Glass Goblets
By Pauly & Co., Igor Balbi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Two collector's goblet. The finesse and details of his pieces are excellent. See the photos. Finish is different. One has a sort of feather patter and has aquamarine light transparency. The other is darker and from outside the cup might look black but against the light shows it's beauty Young Igor Balbi is a world wide known glass artist. He developed his finish and teaches at Corning Museum. Belongs to the new generation of Lume artist, starting from Cesare Toffolo, Lucio Bubacco and Vittorio...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,375
H 11.82 in Dm 10.24 in
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1921
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1921 Rare mouth blown (vetro soffiato) art glass vase, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1921. Manufactured by Ve...
Art Glass
Murano Glass Vase Spike Amber Green
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing a stunning collection of vases meticulously handcrafted by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team in Murano. These majestic vases are shaped before being adorned with sco...
Murano Glass
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 5 in Dm 3.63 in
Vittorio Zecchin MVM Capellin Murano Soffiato Straw Color Italian Art Deco Glass
By MVM Cappelin, Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano very thin Soffiato straw yellow color Italian art glass small footed vase. The piece is documented to designer Vittorio Zecchin, for MVM Capellin circa 1920s...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,465 / item
H 12.6 in Dm 7.88 in
Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Apple Green and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in apple green colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container o...
Art Glass
Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Grey and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in grey colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or stron...
Art Glass
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924 Rare mouth blown (vetro soffiato) art glass vase, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1924. Manufactured by Venini &...
Art Glass
Antique Millefiori Vase, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s An antique millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Emile Gallé French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in Antwerp, BE
Emille Galle (1846-1904). Émile Gallé was a French glass maker and furniture designer, who had his home in his native Nancy. His favourite topic, which he frequently used in his wor...
Glass
VENINI Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano Glass, signed 2008
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Venezia, IT
Exceptional Venini Veronese vase, model 600.01, produced in 2008. Signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and certificate. The Veronese is one of the most cel...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s A rare Venini art glass bowl of the 'Diamante' series. Heavy transparent glass with a ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
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H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 4.45 in
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1950
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1950 A 'Vetro Soffiato' glass vase in red and transparent glass with slightly iridised surface, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1920 and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice ca. 1950. Acid etched signature 'venini murano ITALIA' on the base. Venini model number 1465. Very good condition with slight inside deposit. Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Postmodern Set of Six Murano Glass Wine Glasses by Vittorio Zecchin, Italy
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy by Vittorio Zecchin, 1970s. These six wine glasses are made in slight ribbed Murano glass. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they c...
Murano Glass
Vittorio Zecchin Yellow Murano Glass Centerpiece Dish, Italy 1940s
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Naples, IT
Large blown glass dish in transparent yellow glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin and produced by Venini, Murano Venezia. The dish was produced in several sizes, this is the largest v...
Murano Glass
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano, ca. 1950
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetro Soffiato glass vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1950 A 'Vetro Soffiato' glass vase in straw yellow transparent glass with slightly ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1920s
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetro Soffiato Glass vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1920s A large 'Vetro Soffiato' art glass vase in straw coloured transparent glass decorated with air bubbles. Des...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy, 1940s
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Naples, IT
An exceptional large dish in ruby red blown glass, set inside a wrought iron frame, forged in the shape of flowers and leaves. The body of the dish internally is ribbed, the brim wit...
Wrought Iron
Vittorio Zecchin Mvm Cappellin Murano Art Glass Decanter and Stopper
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and elegant vintage Italian Murano Soffiato brown tinted glass decanter and stopper attributed to MVM Cappellin dating between 1930 and 195...
Blown Glass
Vetro Soffiato Glass Plate by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A 'vetro soffiato' glass plate in smoke-coloured transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice aroun...
Art Glass
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H 10.63 in Dm 4.93 in
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano, circa 1950
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A 'vetro soffiato' glass vase in yellow transparent glass with slightly iridised surface, designed by vittorio zecchin in 1920 and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice, circa 1950. 6...
Art Glass
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H 1.78 in Dm 11.42 in
Vetro Soffiato Glass Plate by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano, circa 1925
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A 'vetro soffiato' glass plate in smoke-colored transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice. acid stamped signature 'Venini Mura...
Art Glass
Large Centerpiece Bowl by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Murano art glass bowl executed by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini. This example is in perfect condition, free of damage, unsigned.
Art Glass
Vittorio Zecchin for MVM Cappellin Vase
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Famous and elegant Vittorio Zecchin vase. Vittorio Zecchin for MVM Cappellin designed in '30 precious handblown Murano glass artistic pieces. Bibl. M...
Blown Glass