"fazzoletto" vase, 1950s (execution)

ExecutionVenini & C., founded 1921

DesignFulvio Bianconi und, Padova 1915–1996 Milano

DesignPaolo Venini, Venezia 1895–1959 Venezia

Clear glass rods with white spiral threads (zanfirico, filigrana), fused, blown, cut base

(H x Ø)29,6 x 30,1 cm

Place of originMurano

Status

not on display

About the workThe “handkerchief”, “fazzoletto” in Italian, is Venini Glassworks’ most successful model. The folds are surprisingly easy to achieve: A large, hot glass bubble is turned so quickly on the iron that it expands into the shape of a plate due to centrifugal force. If the “plate” is then held downwards, the edge collapses in folds due to the sheer force of gravity. Because of the coincidence involved, there are no two identical vessels. The design is in keeping with the playful character that graphic designer and illustrator Fulvio Bianconi introduced to Venini in 1946.

AccessionGift of Helmut Hentrich, 1966

Inventory numberP 1966-313

Contact

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