Venini Vases and Vessels
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
21st Century Deco Small Glass Vase in Grey 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Gemme Glass Vase in Sapphire 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Geodi Vase in Amber Yellow/Milk-White/Red by Sonia Pedrazzini
By Sonia Pedrazzini, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Colours evoke the art of crystal healing: every vase has its own spiritual meaning, magical attributes and healing properties, just like geodes in nature. They feature softly rounded...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Incisi Glass Vase in Steel Blue Color by Paolo Venini
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in murano, IT
A multitude of shapes and colors. Apparently, Paolo Venini had a knack for experimenting with Incisi. They are countless. The vase owes its name to the "Incisione a Freddo" glassmaki...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Carnevale Glass Vase in Tea 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 and Vessels
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Blown Glass
21st Century Pigmenti Large 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Black Belt Quadro 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Contrasto Glass Vase in Crystal/Mint Green 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 charac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases and Vessels
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Blown Glass
21st Century Black Belt Otto Medium Glass Vase in Black / Crystal / Light Pink
By Peter Marino, Venini
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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Pigmenti Small Blown Opal Glass Vase in Bloood 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Pigmenti Small 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Black Belt Triangolo Extra Small Vase in Black/Crystal/Tea
By Peter Marino, Venini
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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Happy Pills Testosterone in Horizon/Straw-Yellow by Fabio Novembre
By Venini, Fabio Novembre
Located in murano, IT
The most active androgen hormone turns into a tiny glass pill. A design placebo created by Fabio Novembre in VENINI’s workshop. Indications and dosage: admi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo
By Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini, 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Small Glass Vase in Indigo/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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Large Glass Vase in Grape/Red 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Medium Glass Vase in Blood Red/Rosa Cipria
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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Medium Glass Vase in Black by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo
By Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini, 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Amber by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo
By Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Fazzoletto 700.04 H13,5 AA/LA
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Color: Amber
Dimensions: Ø 13.5 x H 13.5 cm
Available in other color options: Black, sapphire, orange, in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Medium Glass Vase in Apple Green 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Milk-White/Red 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Large Glass Vase in Grey/Red 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Large Glass Vase in Apple Green 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Small Glass Vase in Blood Red/Rosa Cipria
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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Large Glass Vase in Grape/Red 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Medium Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo
By Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini, 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Opalino Small Glass Vase in Amber 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Small Glass Vase in Grey/Red 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Large Glass Vase in Blood Red/Green Rio
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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Opalino Large Glass Vase in Blood Red/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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Small Glass Vase in Opaque Pink/Red
By Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini, 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 and Vessels
Materials
Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Green Rio by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo
By Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini, 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: Green rio
Dimensions: Ø 23 x H 31 cm
Available in other color options: Black, sapphire, orange, indigo, rosa cipria, blood red/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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Large Glass Vase in Blood Red/Rosa Cipria
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Medium Glass Vase in Horizon by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo
By Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini, 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Satin Medium Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Sheer glass is hand-blown and crafted by the master glassblowers using the sophisticated Satinatura technique, which lends it the exquisite opaque appearance to which it owes its nam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Small 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Small 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Opalino Medium 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 and Vessels
Materials
Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Small Glass Vase in Orange/Red 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Large 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 swaying in the breeze. Every Fazzoletto Opalini is truly unique: there's not another one like it anywhere.
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Color: Rosa cipria
Dimensions: Ø 23 x H 31 cm
Available in other color options: Black, sapphire, orange, indigo, Green rio, blood red/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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Medium Glass Vase in Horizon/Red 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Small Vase in Milk-White by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo
By Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini, 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Deco Small Glass Vase in Black 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Small Glass Vase in Grey/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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Vases and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Extra Small Glass Vase in Blood Red/Rosa Cipria
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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Large Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo
By Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini, 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Idria Medium Glass Vase in Horizon 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Fazzoletto Medium Glass Vase in Aquamarine/Horizon
By Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini, 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 and Vessels
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Glass
21st Century Monofiori Balloton Medium Glass Vase in Grey-Red 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 and Vessels
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Glass
Deco Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Rhythm: this is the word that defines the shape of the Deco series of vases. The rings are repeated, one after another. They increase, decrease, then increase again. They seem to mov...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Venini Vases and Vessels
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Murano Glass
Fulvio Bianconi FASCE ORIZZONTALE Vase, Murano
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996); Venini (Italy)
Marking(s); notes: three line acid stamp
Materials: glass
Dimensions (H, W, D): 9.5"h, 3"dia
Addit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Vases and Vessels
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Blown Glass
Clear Blue Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Venini
By Venini
Located in Montreal, QC
Venini clear blue glass fazzoletto vase. Signed etched Venini 2006.
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Early 2000s Italian Venini Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Regina Vase 1996
By Rodolfo Bonetto, Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Queen and Prince are the components of a noble family who, since 1996, has reigned with the kindness and elegance of sinuous shapes. They wear robes glazed, with impressive metallic-...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Venini Vases and Vessels
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Murano Glass
Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Re Vase 1996
By Rodolfo Bonetto, Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Queen and Prince are the components of a noble family who, since 1996, has reigned with the kindness and elegance of sinuous shapes. They wear robes glazed, with impressive metallic-...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Venini Vases and Vessels
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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 and Vessels
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Murano Glass
Venini Bottle with Stopper
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
Venini glass bottle with stopper in composite glass with finely wheel-engraved finish of delicate creases, incised on bottom "Venini Italia".
P...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Vases and Vessels
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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 and Vessels
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Murano Glass
Large Venini Murano glass gray, black and gold circa 1950 vase
By Venini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible large VENINI Murano glass gray, black and gold circa 1950 vase.
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1950s Italian International Style Vintage Venini Vases and Vessels
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Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy
By Venini, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
Large vase Simirone in blown glass intertwined polychrome canes on a base in faceted glass block designed by Alessandro Mendini for Venini in circa 1989. Limited edition of 50 pieces...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Vases and Vessels
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Blown 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 and Vessels
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Glass
Venini vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Venini vases and vessels 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 and vessels, although blue editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 268 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 794 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original vases and vessels by Venini were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Fulvio Bianconi, Gae Aulenti, and Paolo Venini. Prices for Venini vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $220 and can go as high as $114,459, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,470.
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- 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.