Medium Handkerchief Vase - Amber, Glass

The handkerchief vase features distinctive soft folds that create a billowing appearance while maintaining solid glass construction. Handcrafted by master glassmiths, its amber and white opalino finish provides striking visual contrast. The folded design mimics flowing fabric, with each piece shaped through traditional Italian glassmaking techniques that ensure durability and artistic appeal.

Created by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, the 'Fazzoletto Opalino' vase cemented its place in history soon after it was created. Handmade by the Italian brand's revered master glassmiths, this vase is characterised by a series of soft folds, giving it the appearance of a billowing handkerchief — 'fazzoletto' in Italian — that belies the vase's solid composition. Exhibited in the permanent collections at New York's MoMA, the vase has gained iconic status.