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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.

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

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Creator: Venini
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 Laura de Santillana, Venini

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Paolo Venini Inciso Vase
Paolo Venini Inciso Vase

Paolo Venini Inciso Vase

By Venini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very nice example of an underrated series of glass. Acid stamp on the bottom.

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

Materials

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Satin Medium  Glass Vase in Tea
Venini Satin Medium  Glass Vase in Tea

Venini Satin Medium Glass Vase in Tea

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 17 cm, H 36 cm.     

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

Materials

Glass

Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini
Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini

Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numbered edition per year, marine blue ve...

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

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Glass

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Pink and Red by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Pink and Red by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Pink and Red by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

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

Venini Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Gray by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini
Venini Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Gray by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini

Venini Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Gray by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto glass vase, designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different sizes. Original designed in 1948. 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 Puzzle Vase in Coral & Aquamarine Glass by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Puzzle Vase in Coral & Aquamarine Glass by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

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 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

Materials

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Tobia Scarpa Vase 'occhi' for Venini, ca. 1970
Tobia Scarpa Vase 'occhi' for Venini, ca. 1970

Tobia Scarpa Vase 'occhi' for Venini, ca. 1970

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Tobia Scarpa Vase 'occhi' for Venini, ca. 1970 A white 'occhi' murrine vase designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1960, manufactured by Venini, Venice ca. 1970. Etched signature 'venini itali...

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

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Art Glass Bottle with Fasce Decoration in Yellow, Murano 1950s
Venini Art Glass Bottle with Fasce Decoration in Yellow, Murano 1950s

Venini Art Glass Bottle with Fasce Decoration in Yellow, Murano 1950s

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini art glass bottle with Fasce decoration in yellow, Murano 1950s A large art glass bottle in white opaque glass with yellow stopper and a yellow "a fascia" band on the body as ...

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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

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 Venini, Karlsson Brigitta, Ove Thorssen

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

Materials

Art Glass

Bottle with Stopper by Gio Ponti for Venini
Bottle with Stopper by Gio Ponti for Venini

Bottle with Stopper by Gio Ponti for Venini

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Hand blown incalmo glass decanter in white and green with stopper. Unsigned. Published: Venini: Catalog Raisonné 1921-1986, Diaz de Santillana, pg. 296. ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Murano Venini Centerpiece / bowl "Inari" signed
Tapio Wirkkala Murano Venini Centerpiece / bowl "Inari" signed

Tapio Wirkkala Murano Venini Centerpiece / bowl "Inari" signed

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice murano glass work and gold leaf inclusions in this amazing Tapio Wirkkala centerpiece , signed dated 90.

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Puntini Murrine Glass Bowl, Paolo Venini, Venini Murano Italia
Puntini Murrine Glass Bowl, Paolo Venini, Venini Murano Italia

Puntini Murrine Glass Bowl, Paolo Venini, Venini Murano Italia

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Bowl in glass with “talpa” (mole grey) and “lattimo” (milk white) murrine. The name of this particular murrine is known as “a puntini” which means “dotted” in Italian. It’s in fac...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown 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 Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato, Venini

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

Materials

Murano Glass

VENINI Vase "Pirelli" Murano Glass 1990 Italy
VENINI Vase "Pirelli" Murano Glass 1990 Italy

VENINI Vase "Pirelli" Murano Glass 1990 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Murano Glass Vase

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

Materials

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Green Gold Flecked Sommerso Glass Bonbonnière / Trinket Bowl by Venini, Italy
Green Gold Flecked Sommerso Glass Bonbonnière / Trinket Bowl by Venini, Italy

Green Gold Flecked Sommerso Glass Bonbonnière / Trinket Bowl by Venini, Italy

By Venini

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s. This tiny bonbonniere is made in sommerso Murano glass, with gold flakes and few bubbles due to the process of glass blowing. It is a vintage piece, but it can ...

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

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Gold Leaf

"Incamiciato" Italian Art Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi
"Incamiciato" Italian Art Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi

"Incamiciato" Italian Art Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in New York, NY

"Incamiciato" Italian Art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Clear, white and purple. With original label. Signed: Venini Italia '85.

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

Materials

Art 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Royal Blue Opaline Glass Vase by Paolo Venini, "Anni Trenta" series
Vintage Royal Blue Opaline Glass Vase by Paolo Venini, "Anni Trenta" series

Vintage Royal Blue Opaline Glass Vase by Paolo Venini, "Anni Trenta" series

By Venini

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, Murano, 1990s. This vase is made in light blue opaline glass inside and a royal blue opaline glass outside. It features a darker glass base and it's been hand-blown i...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Gio Ponti for Venini Old Lady Bottle Model 4492
Gio Ponti for Venini Old Lady Bottle Model 4492

Gio Ponti for Venini Old Lady Bottle Model 4492

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Gio Ponti for Venini "Old Lady Bottle" with stopper model 4492, Italy, 1990. This lovely bottle has the shape of a female made in glass with two colo...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Cornelian Orange by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Cornelian Orange 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 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

Materials

Glass

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

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Crystal and Red 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

Five Turqoise Opalino Bowls by Paolo Venini, Murano circa 1950
Five Turqoise Opalino Bowls by Paolo Venini, Murano circa 1950

Five Turqoise Opalino Bowls by Paolo Venini, Murano circa 1950

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in London, GB

Five small turquoise opaline hand blown bowls by Paolo Venini (1895-1959) circa 1950 for Venini, opaque glass, acid stamp to each 'Venini Murano Italia'. Dimensons; each height 1 1/...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Modern Venini Centerpiece Murano Black Glass Layered Glass White
Mid-Century Modern Venini Centerpiece Murano Black Glass Layered Glass White

Mid-Century Modern Venini Centerpiece Murano Black Glass Layered Glass White

By Venini

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid-Century Modern Venini centerpiece Murano black glass, layered glass white the two little. Big one measure cm: H 7 Diam. 47 thickness 6mm Little one measure cm: H 3.8 Diam. ...

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

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Murano Glass

Venini iridescent Murano vase series "A Macchie" by Fulvio Bianconi Italy 1950
Venini iridescent Murano vase series "A Macchie" by Fulvio Bianconi Italy 1950

Venini iridescent Murano vase series "A Macchie" by Fulvio Bianconi Italy 1950

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Rare vase designed in the 50s by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. The "spotted" series The artist-designed blown glass vase with abstract pictorial inserts. The 3-level etched signature ...

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

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Murano Glass

Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Soffiato Vase in Yellow and Lattimo Glass ca. 1950s
Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Soffiato Vase in Yellow and Lattimo Glass ca. 1950s

Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Soffiato Vase in Yellow and Lattimo Glass ca. 1950s

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

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 ...

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Set of Two Murano Glass Bottles by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, 1950s
Rare Set of Two Murano Glass Bottles by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, 1950s

Rare Set of Two Murano Glass Bottles by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Rare set of two bottles with stopper "A Fasce Verticali" by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini.

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

Materials

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

Pair of Hourglasses  by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Pair of Hourglasses  by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

Pair of Hourglasses by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Busnago, IT

Pair of Acquamarina and Grigio murano glass hourglasses by Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini. A large one and a small one. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticea...

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1980s Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Venini Two-Tone Tall Vase 'Signed'
Venini Two-Tone Tall Vase 'Signed'

Venini Two-Tone Tall Vase 'Signed'

By Venini

Located in North Miami, FL

Reverse cone shape with vivid turquoise blue glass ring on black glass base. SIGNED and dated to bottom.

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

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Murano Glass

Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in red Murano glass by Venini, 1990s
Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in red Murano glass by Venini, 1990s

Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in red Murano glass by Venini, 1990s

By Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in red Murano glass by Venini, 1990s Decorative bottle with a round base in matt bright red Murano glass. The round base cap has a tapered s...

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

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Murano Glass

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

963.12 Crystal color glass. Circular chandelier composed of handcrafted “Trilobi” modules in solid cristallo glass, hung from a chrome-plated structure suspended from steel cables. ...

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian modern Squared ashtray in transparent Murano glass by Venini, 1990s
Italian modern Squared ashtray in transparent Murano glass by Venini, 1990s

Italian modern Squared ashtray in transparent Murano glass by Venini, 1990s

By Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Squared ashtray in transparent Murano glass by Venini, 1990s Square base ashtray with rounded corners in transparent Murano glass. In the center it has a white glass p...

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

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Murano Glass

Fazzoletto Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Fazzoletto Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

Fazzoletto Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Busnago, IT

The Fazzoletto glass vase, designed by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini and produced by Paolo Venini. The original was designed in 1948. Only for indoor use. Orange-colored glass, in e...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian post-modern Murano teal glass decorative bowl by Venini, 1990s
Italian post-modern Murano teal glass decorative bowl by Venini, 1990s

Italian post-modern Murano teal glass decorative bowl by Venini, 1990s

By Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian post-modern Murano teal glass decorative bowl by Venini, 1990s Decorative bowl or vase with a round base in aqua-green Murano glass. Perfect as a centerpiece or pocket emptie...

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Low Bowl by Charles Lin Tissot for Venini
Italian Murano Low Bowl by Charles Lin Tissot for Venini

Italian Murano Low Bowl by Charles Lin Tissot for Venini

By Venini, Charles Lin Tissot

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Low bowl with inclined walls in zanfirico glass designed by Charles Lin Tissot and produced by Venini in 1980. Signed. Biography Charles Lin Tissot (1904-1994), the American designe...

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1880s Italian Modern Antique Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

venini Fulvio Bianconi artistic murano vase series "a Macchie" 1950s
venini Fulvio Bianconi artistic murano vase series "a Macchie" 1950s

venini Fulvio Bianconi artistic murano vase series "a Macchie" 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Rare slightly amber and iridescent glass vase with black figure in one side and blue in the other. This art glass belongs to the "A Macchie" series designed in the early 1950s by Ful...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Paolo Venini, Cased Glass, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Vase by Paolo Venini, Cased Glass, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Paolo Venini, Cased Glass, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Very rare vase designed by Paolo Venini in cased glass, white and glossy, a must for Murano glass collectors. The item also displays a circular trademark "Venini Murano, Italy". Th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Soldato Di Vetro Glass and 18k Gold Sculpture by Alessandro Mendini for Venini

Soldato Di Vetro Glass and 18k Gold Sculpture by Alessandro Mendini for Venini

By Alessandro Mendini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

"The fine, elongated and ambiguos shape of their eyes on the colored background has them looking thoughtfully at our complicated world. The similar shape of their mounth hints at a w...

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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini
Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini

Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

ROTONDO 893.50 Peter Marino’s work is notoriously provocative. The Rotondo, Cilindro, and Parallelo lamps are no exception: using the “Fasce” technique, the artist hot-works coloure...

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini
Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini

Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Cilindro 893.65 Peter Marino’s work is notoriously provocative. The Rotondo, Cilindro, and Parallelo lamps are no exception: using the “Fasce” technique, the artist hot-works colour...

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Three 1950s Venini Spiraling Obelisks
Three 1950s Venini Spiraling Obelisks

Three 1950s Venini Spiraling Obelisks

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

A set of three spiraling clear-glass obelisks with red flame-like intrusions by Venini. All bearing faint acid-etched stamps that date them to the 1950s. They are 17, 14 1/4, and 14...

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

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Glass

Murano blown glass contemporary pendant light design by Peter Marino for VENINI
Murano blown glass contemporary pendant light design by Peter Marino for VENINI

Murano blown glass contemporary pendant light design by Peter Marino for VENINI

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

PARALLELO 893.76 Peter Marino’s work is notoriously provocative. The Rotondo, Cilindro, and Parallelo lamps are no exception: using the “Fasce” technique, the artist hot-works colour...

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Simbiosi Wood Glass and Wood Unique Piece by Emmanuel Babled for Venini

Simbiosi Wood Glass and Wood Unique Piece by Emmanuel Babled for Venini

By Emmanuel Babled, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Sculpture in clear, opaque pink, straw yellow and bamboo colored glass with gold leaf resting on ebony wood. The process involved begins with the realization of the glass. The hand ...

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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass, Ebony

Set di 24 bicchieri mod. "High Society", Ludovico Diaz de Santillana per Venini
Set di 24 bicchieri mod. "High Society", Ludovico Diaz de Santillana per Venini

Set di 24 bicchieri mod. "High Society", Ludovico Diaz de Santillana per Venini

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Rivoli, IT

The ‘High Society’ set of glassware designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana in 1962 represents the most costly series of glassware ever produced by Venini. The production of the mode...

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

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Murano Glass

Venini Bollicine 343.25 Lilac - Set of 2 Champagne Glasses - Damiani
Venini Bollicine 343.25 Lilac - Set of 2 Champagne Glasses - Damiani

Venini Bollicine 343.25 Lilac - 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 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 Bloom 696.03 Black/Crystal - Glass Centerpiece Marco Piva - Damiani
Venini Bloom 696.03 Black/Crystal - Glass Centerpiece Marco Piva - Damiani

Venini Bloom 696.03 Black/Crystal - Glass Centerpiece Marco Piva - Damiani

By Marco Piva, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Designer: Marco Piva Model: Bloom 696.03 Collection: Bloom Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano glass center...

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2010s Italian Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Venini Bloom 696.03 Red/Crystal/Coral Glass Centerpiece Marco Piva Damiani
Venini Bloom 696.03 Red/Crystal/Coral Glass Centerpiece Marco Piva Damiani

Venini Bloom 696.03 Red/Crystal/Coral Glass Centerpiece Marco Piva Damiani

By Marco Piva, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Designer: Marco Piva Model: Bloom 696.03 Collection: Bloom Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano glass center...

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2010s Italian Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Venini Bloom 696.03 Acquamare/Corallo - Glass Centerpiece Marco Piva - Damiani
Venini Bloom 696.03 Acquamare/Corallo - Glass Centerpiece Marco Piva - Damiani

Venini Bloom 696.03 Acquamare/Corallo - Glass Centerpiece Marco Piva - Damiani

By Marco Piva, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Designer: Marco Piva Model: Bloom 696.03 Collection: Bloom Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano glass center...

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2010s Italian Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in gray Murano glass by Venini, 1990s
Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in gray Murano glass by Venini, 1990s

Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in gray Murano glass by Venini, 1990s

By Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in gray Murano glass by Venini, 1990s Decorative bottle with a square base, in matt gray and transparent Murano glass. The round-based cap h...

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

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Murano Glass

OSMOSI Artist Proof Glass and Marble Sculpture by Emmanuel Babled for Venini

OSMOSI Artist Proof Glass and Marble Sculpture by Emmanuel Babled for Venini

By Venini, Emmanuel Babled

Located in murano, IT

The work is part of the Osmosis series, exhibited at Palazzo Franchetti, in conjunction with the 55 th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. The project combines new t...

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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Venini Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Carrara Marble

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

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.