Venini - Napoleone Martinuzzi - Liquor set (6) - Glass

Rare Italian designer glasses. Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini. Pulegoso technique. Italy. 1940s. Set of 6.

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Description
An exceptional set of high design glasses from Italy.
Designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in the 1940s.
Performed for Venini.

The glasses have a pure cylindrical shape.
No steel. No decor. Only form, mass, and light.

The glass shows a refined color gradient.
From milky transparent to warm amber.
The surface appears lively due to subtle air inclusions.

This set breathes calmness, discipline, and modernist thinking.
Glass as sculpture
Functional and artistic at the same time.

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Designer
Napoleone Martinuzzi is considered one of the most important innovators within Italian glass design of the first half of the twentieth century.
He worked as an artistic director and designer at Venini and brought about a radical shift.

No decoration to decorate.
Focus on form, volume, and light effects.

These glasses directly align with his design philosophy.
Strong. Monumental. Timeless.

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Technique – pulegoso
The glasses are made of pulegoso glass.
A complex technique involving deliberately trapping air in molten glass.

The bubble structures arise during blowing.
Not added afterwards.
Every bell captures light in its own way.

This is why each glass subtly differs in character.
No two are exactly the same.

This technique was primarily applied to artistic objects and limited productions in the 1940s.

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Rarity
Complete sets of six from this period are rare.
Certainly in this condition and version.

This format was produced less than vases and bowls.
Many similar glasses have been lost over time.

The combination of designer, technique, and complete set makes this a collectible whole.

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Styling tips
Perfect on a minimalist party table with linen and natural stone.
Pairs beautifully with white porcelain and silver cutlery.
Strong in a modern interior with Bauhaus or Space Age influences.
- Also to be presented separately in a display cabinet or open dish cabinet.

The light show is best enjoyed in candlelight or dim evening light.

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Party table
Ideal for dinners where attention counts.
Consider long tables.
Calm colors
Focus on material and atmosphere.

These glasses immediately add allure without overpowering.

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Gift idea
A special gift for enthusiasts of Italian design.
Suitable for anniversaries, housewarmings, or design collectors.
Also fitting with espresso and coffee culture through its strong form and appearance.

A gift with substance and history.

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Specifications
Number: 6 glasses
Material: blown glass
Technique: pulegoso
Designer: Napoleone Martinuzzi
Producer: Venini
Origin: Italy
Period: the 1940s
Condition: very good. Small irregularities consistent with handcrafted glass.

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