Small Handkerchief Vase - Amber, Glass

The handkerchief vase combines artistic folds with solid glass construction, creating the illusion of flowing fabric frozen in time. Its amber and white opalino coloring offers rich depth, while the handcrafted nature ensures each piece has unique character. The folded edges provide visual movement and texture, making it both a functional vessel and decorative accent.

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.