Fazzoletto (‘Handkerchief’) is one of the first works designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini and is created by a master glassmith with a soft, but firm, sweeping gesture.
A gesture that is art, magic, poetry and pride, as it has become part of the permanent exhibits at the MoMA in New York.
The Balloton collection grows with a stunning design tailored for larger floral compositions. Crafted through a unique process that recreates a matelassé effect in glass, these blown glass ampoules with delicate caps exude charm. Intricate details resemble tiny florets blooming upward, adding a touch of organic beauty to this exquisite piece.
This gorgeous mouthblown vase is a Venini original design from 1932 and boasts a classic, long-neck silhouette with a slightly flared rim. Crafted in the 15th-century "lattimo" opaline technique, where a milky white layer of glass is encased within the outer rich chromatic hue, this stunning objet d'art may embellish a luscious floral arrangement or be displayed as a stand-alone piece in a refined modern or traditional interior.
Blue pill or red pill? The Matrix (1999) "Usefulness is a concept that more and more fades away among the objects surrounding us. What we expect from these silent friends is to keep us company, make us laugh or in the best option, excite us. Hormonal chemistry influenced by material chemistry. Happy Pills are a placebo coming from Murano that, with shapes and colors, would substitute pharmacological solutions." Fabio Novembre.
Acco, Idalion, and Sidone: a series of vases designed by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, first introduced in the 1990s. These vases, blown and handcrafted, are distinguished by a hot-fused glass thread on their narrower sections. Their classic and clean shapes lend themselves to stylishly decorating space.
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 move like circles in the water with ripples and reflections.
This movement is a dance.
Napoleone Martinuzzi designed the Dèco Vase in 1930. Made using the Soffiato Technique where the glass is blown and worked by hand in the furnace.
In an era where contemporary design is often dominated by new trends and innovative materials, the decision to revisit Gio Ponti’s APEM glassware set reminds us of the importance of appreciating and preserving the historical heritage of Italian design. This set continues to inspire and fascinate, demonstrating that good design is truly eternal. The “APEM service” designed by Gio Ponti for the 1947. Milan Triennale.
Acco, Idalion, and Sidone: a series of vases designed by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, first introduced in the 1990s. These vases, blown and handcrafted, are distinguished by a hot-fused glass thread on their narrower sections. Their classic and clean shapes lend themselves to stylishly decorating space
Bolle Bottles, an iconic collection for Venini, was designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Inspired by landscapes, the colors embody natural elements turned to glass. The cohesive color scheme allows for multiple Bolle Bottles to be displayed together. Made from handblown glass using the incalmo technique, which joins two hot pieces of glass by their circumference to create a dual color effect.
Venini Monofiore Balloton Vases beautifully display the Balloton technique through their unique texture and sparkle. During the glass blowing process, hot glass is pressed into a metal mold that imprints the glass with a crossed relief effect. Each vase is then adorned with a colored glass thread around the lip of the vase. These hand-blown Murano glass vases were first designed in 1970 then brought back to production in 2016.
An endless series of rings, the Dèco Vase combines geometric form with feminine curves. Inspired by the Art Deco Movement, Napoleone Martinuzzi designed the Dèco Vase in 1930. Made using the Soffiato Technique where the glass is blown and worked by hand in the furnace.
The timeless beauty of ancient terracotta water containers. Idria is inspired by the past, by tradition, but it is among the most recent creations by Venini, dated 2016.
Bolle Bottles, an iconic collection for Venini, was designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Inspired by landscapes, the colors embody natural elements turned to glass. The cohesive color scheme allows for multiple Bolle Bottles to be displayed together. Made from handblown glass using the incalmo technique, which joins two hot pieces of glass by their circumference to create a dual color effect.
Modern sophistication and refined craftsmanship merge in this splendid decorative vase. Either used for fresh flowers, as a pitcher or centerpiece, it is exquisitely handcrafted of mouth-blown Murano glass showcasing the textural value of traditional technique of "balloton". A splendid gift from Francesco Lucchese to Venini, the piece is enriched with a black ring surrounding the vase's neck.
Acco, Idalion, and Sidone: a series of vases designed by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, first introduced in the 1990s. These vases, blown and handcrafted, are distinguished by a hot-fused glass thread on their narrower sections. Their classic and clean shapes lend themselves to stylishly decorating space.
Bolle Bottles, an iconic collection for Venini, was designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Inspired by landscapes, the colors embody natural elements turned to glass. The cohesive color scheme allows for multiple Bolle Bottles to be displayed together. Made from handblown glass using the incalmo technique, which joins two hot pieces of glass by their circumference to create a dual color effect.
The Carnevale line is joined by single-flower vases and a small cup made with the typical balloton decoration, with special optical effects in crossed relief.
Purity of form and the simplicity of the Murrine geometry find perfect harmony in this creation by Carlo Scarpa, which is produced in limited editions per year.
Breathing water. Ice that seems fluid. Northern landscapes that shapeshift in the light. The Piatto di Tapio (‘Tapio Plate’), in limited editions per year, is a homage paid by Tapio Wirkkala to Finland, and, through applying an ice effect to the incalmo technique, gives the glass the shapes of memory, moments and motion.
