Venini Two-Tone Murano Glass Hourglass from 2003

Two-tone Murano glass hourglass, green and red, made by Venini in 2003

Ø 8.5 cm, height 20 cm

Murano blown-glass hourglass by Venini, characterized by two opposing droplet-shaped forms and a refined color combination in shades of red and aquamarine green.

Its minimalist shape transforms an object traditionally associated with measuring time into a small glass sculpture. The transparency of the material, the brilliance of the colors, and the subtle point where the two elements meet create a light, almost suspended visual balance.

Founded in Murano in 1921, Venini played a fundamental role in renewing Italian glassmaking in the 20th century, collaborating with some of the period’s leading artists and designers and combining the expertise of Murano glass masters with ongoing research into form, technique, and color.

An iconic object in which design, material, and color distill the unmistakable language of Venetian craftsmanship.