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Venini 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.

Find antique and vintage Venini chandeliers, serveware, table lamps, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licata Banded Murrine Vase
Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licata Banded Murrine Vase

Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licata Banded Murrine Vase

By Venini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Incalmo vase is a rare collaboration between Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licatta. Presented at the XXVII Biennial of Venice in 1956. Provenance: collecti...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Glass

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Glass

Venini Murano double ring glass bowl. Label signed
Venini Murano double ring glass bowl. Label signed

Venini Murano double ring glass bowl. Label signed

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful murano glass bowl, is in double ring center, signed Venini , Italia and also label .

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Venini Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s
Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s

Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A Pezzato Americano bowl in yellow, green, straw and black colored glass designed by Fulvio Bianconi in 1950. Manufactured by Venini, Venice ca. 1950s. With acid etched signature "Ve...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Colletti Vase by Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, Murano, 1979
Venini Colletti Vase by Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, Murano, 1979

Venini Colletti Vase by Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, Murano, 1979

By Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in bari, IT

Colletti series vase in greenish blown glass with two-tone incalmo band decoration designer Alessandro Diaz de Santillana. Venini engraved signature. After graduating in architecture...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Glass

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Murano Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s
Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s

Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst/black "Filigrana Nera" cup. Excellent and very fine cylindrical cup with "black filigree" designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano, circa 19...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Glass

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Murano Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Vintage Blue and Transparent Glass Vase for Venini
Tapio Wirkkala Vintage Blue and Transparent Glass Vase for Venini

Tapio Wirkkala Vintage Blue and Transparent Glass Vase for Venini

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Splendid glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the prestigious Italian manufacturer Venini. The designer's signature is clearly visible on the bottom. The vase has a very simple...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Glass

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Glass

Art Deco Fruit Salad Set by Napoleone Martinuzzi, Murano Glass, 1930s
Art Deco Fruit Salad Set by Napoleone Martinuzzi, Murano Glass, 1930s

Art Deco Fruit Salad Set by Napoleone Martinuzzi, Murano Glass, 1930s

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Nicolosi, IT

This Art Deco fruit salad set was designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi and produced by Venini in Italy during the 1930s. The service is conceived for six people and consists of a central...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Glass

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Brass

Venini by Pierre Cardin, big Murano Glass Sculpture, Egg Sculpure, Italian 1960s
Venini by Pierre Cardin, big Murano Glass Sculpture, Egg Sculpure, Italian 1960s

Venini by Pierre Cardin, big Murano Glass Sculpture, Egg Sculpure, Italian 1960s

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Pierre Cardin, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Sommersi Oro Vase, Italy, 1993
Venini Sommersi Oro Vase, Italy, 1993

Venini Sommersi Oro Vase, Italy, 1993

By Laura Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Laura Diaz de Santillana (b. 1955) for Venini rare Sommersi Oro vase from "Laura" series, Italy, 1993. This elegant hand-blown Murano glass vase is an exquisite blue color with gold ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Glass

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Art Glass

Very Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano
Very Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano

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...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Glass

Materials

Art Glass

"Anatra" Sculpture, Figure of a Male Duck
"Anatra" Sculpture, Figure of a Male Duck

"Anatra" Sculpture, Figure of a Male Duck

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Uccle, BE

Blown glass sculpture, multi-color cane rods, carved by wheel. Murrine eyes. This series requires very high skills and were produced in very small quantities....

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Glass

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Art Glass

Laura de Santillana for Venini Blown Glass Klee Vase, 1984
Laura de Santillana for Venini Blown Glass Klee Vase, 1984

Laura de Santillana for Venini Blown Glass Klee Vase, 1984

By Venini, Laura de Santillana

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare Laura de Santillana for Venini blown glass designed in the 1980s, “Klee” model, signed Venini Italia Laura 84. This beautiful murano piece feat...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Glass

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Glass

Gio Ponti and Venini, Morandiana model bottle, 1990.
Gio Ponti and Venini, Morandiana model bottle, 1990.

Gio Ponti and Venini, Morandiana model bottle, 1990.

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Busnago, IT

Rare bottle by Gio Ponti for Venini, designed in the 1950s, from the Morandiana series. This specimen is a 1990 edition, Venini '90 signature engraved under the base, original cap. T...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Glass

Materials

Glass

Venini Frame Brass Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
Venini Frame Brass Murano Glass, 1940, Italy

Venini Frame Brass Murano Glass, 1940, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Barovier & Toso - frame brass Murano glass, 1940, Italy. Firmata sull metallo

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Glass

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Brass

Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini
Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini

Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

951.20 Crystal color glass. "The “Poliedri” were first proposed as components making up the large Venini chandelier, designed by Ignazio Gardella, Paolo Venini and Massimo Vignelli, presented at the 1958...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of Cherries by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of Cherries by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of Cherries by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1930s. These cherries are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass. This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage as a chip on the top t...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Glass

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Murano Glass

"Kelo" Art Glass Vase
"Kelo" Art Glass Vase

"Kelo" Art Glass Vase

By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini

Located in New York, NY

"Kelo" Italian art glass vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Venini & Co. Glass, clear, black, white and red. Marked: Venini 90 Sarpaneva (engraved).

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Glass

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Art Glass

Venini Large Glass Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Venini Large Glass Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Venini Large Glass Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

A documented Venini chandelier designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, the director and designer of famed glass house Venini from 1959-1985. Dome shade is hand blown clear glass with green stripes suspended from a gold plate on brass metal rod and dome ceiling canopy. Located in showplace antique + design center...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Glass

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Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Vintage Murano Sommerso Collectible Sculpture Venini in Aquamarine glass
Vintage Murano Sommerso Collectible Sculpture Venini in Aquamarine glass

Vintage Murano Sommerso Collectible Sculpture Venini in Aquamarine glass

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

While some Murano ashtrays come in simple shapes, others have more ornate and sculptural styles. The skilled glassblowers and artisans of the venetian island can effortlessly obtain ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Glass

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Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Zanfirico pencil neck Murano Glass vase , signed " Venini Italia"
Venini Zanfirico pencil neck Murano Glass vase , signed " Venini Italia"

Venini Zanfirico pencil neck Murano Glass vase , signed " Venini Italia"

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Venini vase in this canes twisted work, zanfirico technic that makes lattice patterns . This vase has a neck shape and is signed in bottom diamond point "Venini Italia" .

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Venini Glass

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Murano Glass

Tall Laura de Santillana for Venini Blown Glass Klee Vase 1984
Tall Laura de Santillana for Venini Blown Glass Klee Vase 1984

Tall Laura de Santillana for Venini Blown Glass Klee Vase 1984

By Laura de Santillana, Venini

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare Laura de Santillana for Venini blown glass designed in the 1980s, large “Klee” model, signed Venini Italia Laura 84. This beautiful murano piec...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Glass

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Glass

Elegant suspended Murano blown glass chandelier  Poliedri of VENINI Official
Elegant suspended Murano blown glass chandelier  Poliedri of VENINI Official

Elegant suspended Murano blown glass chandelier Poliedri of VENINI Official

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

The “Poliedri” were first proposed as components making up the large Venini chandelier, designed by Ignazio Gardella, Paolo Venini and Massimo Vignelli, presented at the 1958 Brussels...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Blown Glass Chandelier Design by Gio Ponti for Venini Official
Murano Blown Glass Chandelier Design by Gio Ponti for Venini Official

Murano Blown Glass Chandelier Design by Gio Ponti for Venini Official

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in murano, IT

The models in the 99.81 collection were designed by Gio Ponti, who in 1946 applied to the contemporary style the refined colours introduced in the Venini palette by the great desig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano artistic vase "pulegoso" Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini 1930s
Murano artistic vase "pulegoso" Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini 1930s

Murano artistic vase "pulegoso" Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini 1930s

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

"Pulegoso" Murano 1930s artistic vase designed for Venini by artist and designer Martinuzzi Napoleon The vase is made of very dark green "pulegose" glass with bubbling with snake-sh...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Glass

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Murano Glass

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925

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...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Glass

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Art Glass

Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano blown glass dish, Italy 1980
Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano blown glass dish, Italy 1980

Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano blown glass dish, Italy 1980

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Vicenza, VI

Murano glass dish made by Venini based on a design by Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) in the second half of the 20th century. The work is executed using the incalmo technique, which invo...

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1980s Italian Other Vintage Venini Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano, Venini Italia, 1985 Vase "Zanfirico Reticello"
Murano, Venini Italia, 1985 Vase "Zanfirico Reticello"

Murano, Venini Italia, 1985 Vase "Zanfirico Reticello"

By Venini

Located in CH

Venini, Murano “Zanfirico Reticello” Vase Murano, 1985 Colorless blown glass with blue and white zanfirico and reticello thread decoration, creating a delicate net-like pattern. Signed on the underside: Venini Italia...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Glass

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Art Glass

Murano glass goblet designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1982
Murano glass goblet designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1982

Murano glass goblet designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1982

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Elegant half-lattimo filigree Murano glass bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. The base bears the engraved pointed signature "Venini Italia 82."

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Glass

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Murano Glass

1960s by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini Murano Glass Paperweight
1960s by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini Murano Glass Paperweight

1960s by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini Murano Glass Paperweight

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

Venini Murano Cannette glass paperweight, designed by Ludovico De Santillana. Clear bubble over a heavy base decorated with applied filigrana cane segments. Perfect condition.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Blown Glass Neoclassic Chandelier Design by Carlo Scarpa Venini Official

Murano Blown Glass Neoclassic Chandelier Design by Carlo Scarpa Venini Official

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Venini’s artistic director for more than a decade, Carlo Scarpa deeply influenced the company’s production, managing to merge his own intellectual vision with the highly refined tech...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Venini Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Mezza Filigrana Bottle
Venini Mezza Filigrana Bottle

Venini Mezza Filigrana Bottle

By Venini

Located in Riverdale, NY

Lovely, period Venini Mezza filigrana bottle circa 1950's of spiraling threads in yellow and black on crystal with elongated neck, conical stopper, po...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Glass

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Blown 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 Glass

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Murano Glass

Venini, Murano Glass Paperweight / Abstract Sculpture, Signed
Venini, Murano Glass Paperweight / Abstract Sculpture, Signed

Venini, Murano Glass Paperweight / Abstract Sculpture, Signed

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Venini paperweight / abstract sculpture with a traditional swirl ribbon design. This is signed and is shown with circle marker in last picture, very faded, but is (Venini I...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini 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 Glass

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Art 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 Tyra Carolina Lundgren, Venini

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 Glass

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Murano 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 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 Glass

Materials

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 Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

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 Glass

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Art Glass, Murano 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 Glass

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Art 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 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 Laura Diaz de Santillana, Venini

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 Glass

Materials

Crystal

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 Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

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 Glass

Materials

Murano 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 Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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 Glass

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Art Glass, Murano 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 Glass

Materials

Art Glass, 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 Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

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 Glass

Materials

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 Glass

Materials

Blown 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 Glass

Materials

Art 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 Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown 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 Glass

Materials

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 Glass

Materials

Glass

Gio Ponti "A Canne" Glass Pitcher for Venini
Gio Ponti "A Canne" Glass Pitcher for Venini

Gio Ponti "A Canne" Glass Pitcher for Venini

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Gio Ponti "A Canne" Glass Pitcher for Venini, Italy. "A Canne" translates to "With Reeds". Blue and Green stripes. Excellent vintage condition with age related wear. No chips, cra...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Glass

Materials

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 Glass

Materials

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 Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano 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 Glass

Materials

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 Glass

Materials

Art 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...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Venini Glass

Materials

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 Glass

Materials

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 Glass

Materials

Glass

Venini glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini 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 glass, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 184 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 26 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original 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 glass by Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier, and Archimede Seguso. Prices for Venini 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 $2,640.
Questions About 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.
  • 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.