V.S.M. Venini & C. 1925–1932

In 1925, following the closing of Cappellin Venini & C., Paolo Venini founded his own glass company, which he called Vetri Soffiati Muranesi Venini & C. (V.S.M. Venini & C.). While the company, under the artistic direction of sculptor Napoleone Martinuzzi, produced collections designed by Vittorio Zecchin, it soon became known for the pulegosi, an original style created by Venini and Martinuzzi.

In 1932, both Martinuzzi and Zecchin left the company. Paolo Venini changed the name of the company to Venini & C. and Milanese architect Tommaso Buzzi became the new artistic director.

Tommaso Buzzi, V.S.M. Venini & C., 1933

Tommaso Buzzi

Alga, 1933

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Tommaso Buzzi AlgaV.S.M. Venini & C., 1933

Footed bowl in alga glass, cased with several layers of colored glass, incamiciato. Applied lattimo glass foot. Gold leaf applications over the entire surface.

2 3/8 in. high (6 cm)

Exhibitions:
1933, Milan, 5th Triennale;
2000, New York, Venetian Glass, Museum of Arts & Design;
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu,
Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
Venini blue catalogue, n. 1781;
Domus, 1933, February, p. 83;
R. Papini, 1933, p. 870;
F. Deboni, 1989, n. 41;
M. Heiremans, 1993, n. 194;
A. Venini Diaz de Santillana, 1996, n. 53, 55;
R. Barovier Mentasti, 1998, nn. 52, 53;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 34;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 57.

Tommaso Buzzi, V.S.M. Venini & C., 1933

Tommaso Buzzi

Alba, 1933

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Tommaso Buzzi AlbaV.S.M. Venini & C., 1933

A footed pitcher in light blue alba glass, cased with several layers of colored glass, incamiciato.
Heart-shaped mouth. Foot and prunted collar in cristallo glass.
The whole pitcher decorated with gold leaf applications.

6 1/2 in. high (16.5 cm)

Exhibitions:
1933, Milan, 5th Triennale;
2000, New York, Venetian Glass, Museum of Arts & Design;
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu,
Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
Venini blue catalogue, n. 3464;
R. Aloi, 1955 p. 27;
Mille anni…, 1982, n. 527;
F. Deboni, 1989, n. 38;
R. Barovier Mentasti 1992, n. 57;
A. Venini Diaz de Santillana, 1996, nn. 53, 55;
R. Barovier Mentasti, 1998, nn. 52, 54;
M. Barovier, 1999, p. 161;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 35;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 56.

Tommaso Buzzi, V.S.M. Venini & C., 1932

Tommaso Buzzi

Turchese e nero, 1932

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Tommaso Buzzi Turchese e neroV.S.M. Venini & C., 1932

Footed plate in turquoise glass with conical foot in black pasta vitrea.

Acid stamped:
venini murano.
2 3/4 in. high (7 cm)
Ã˜; 17 5/16 in. (44 cm)

Exhibitions:
1932, Venice, 18th Biennale Internazionale d’Arte;
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu,
Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
Venini, blue catalogue, n. 3261;
Domus, 1932, July, p. 417;
F. Deboni, 1989, n. 37;
M. Romanelli, 2000, p. 78;
Venini. Catalogo…, 2000, p. 126, nn. 77-78;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 55.

Tommaso Buzzi, V.S.M. Venini & C.Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1932

Tommaso Buzzi

Turchese e neroTurchese e nero, 1932

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Tommaso Buzzi Turchese e neroV.S.M. Venini & C.Maestri Vetrai Muranesi Cappellin & C., 1932

A turquoise glass bowl with a black conic foot with applied outlined fish.
Fish decor and trim in black glass.

Paper label: Vetri Soffiati Muranesi Venini & C.,
4 1/4 in. high (10.8 cm)

Exhibitions:
1932, Venice, 18th Biennale Internazionale d’Arte;
2000, New York, Venetian Glass, Museum of Arts & Design;
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu,
Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
P. Chiesa, 1932, p. 417;
F. Deboni, 1989, n. 36;
M. Barovier, R. Barovier Mentasti,
A. Dorigato, 1995, n. 28;
F. Deboni, 1996, p. 73;
A. Venini Diaz de Santillana, 1996, n. 51;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 33;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 54.

Napoleone Martinuzzi, V.S.M. Venini & C., 1930

Napoleone Martinuzzi

Incamiciato, 1930

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Napoleone Martinuzzi IncamiciatoV.S.M. Venini & C., 1930

Vessel in lattimo glass with foot
and a morise decoration in black
pasta vitrea.

11 3/4 in. high (29.8 cm)

Ã˜; 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)

Exhibitions:
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu, Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
Venini Catalogue, n. 3282;
Gli anni di…, 1987, n. 33;
R. Bossaglia, M. Quesada, 1988,
n. 339;
F. Deboni, 1989, n. 31;
Duplani Tucci, 1989, n. 17;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 29.