The striking red bottle Venini Bolle 502.01 is one of Venini’s most iconic and enduring designs, crafted in 1966 by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. Renowned for its timeless elegance, this mouth-blown Murano glass piece is celebrated both as a functional object and a work of art, showcased in museums around the world. Tapio Wirkkala’s design reintroduced the ancient Incalmo technique, a method that had fallen out of favor. This technique, from the Italian word meaning “fusion,” involves fusing two separate glass elements of the same diameter but in different colors while still in their molten state. Through this intricate process, Venini artisans create glass forms with concentric rings of color. The technique can be repeated multiple times, allowing for endless combinations of hues and layers, each contributing to the piece’s character. The Venini Bolle 502.01 bottle features a raised element at its base, symbolizing the bounce of a water droplet—a nod to nature’s influence on the design. This detail showcases the skill of Venini’s glassblowers, who bring the design to life with precise craftsmanship and artistry. Each Venini Bolle bottle becomes a testament to the heritage of Venetian glassmaking, capturing the fluidity and beauty of glass in motion.
Venini Bolle details
- Brand: Venini
- Collection: Bolle
- Material: Murano glass
- Color: straw yellow and red
- Height: 19 cm / 7.48 in
- Diameter: 19 cm / 7.48 in
- Design: Tapio Wirkkala
- Gift Box included
About Designer
Tapio Wirkkala, an influential Finnish artist and designer, played a key role in elevating Finnish design on the global stage. His collaboration with VENINI marked an exciting phase in his career, particularly as he revived the historic “Incalmo” technique. Thanks to his creative vision and the skill of Murano’s glassmakers, Wirkkala’s works are now celebrated in major art and design museums worldwide.
