The striking red Venini Bolle bottle 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.
Each Bolle bottle has 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 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
About Designer
Tapio Wirkkala, an influential Finnish artist and designer, played a key role in elevating Finnish design on the global stage. By the time he began creating pieces for VENINI in the 1960s, Wirkkala was already widely recognized for his innovative work across multiple design fields. His collaboration with VENINI marked an exciting phase in his career, particularly as he revived the historic “Incalmo” technique, often blending it with “Mezzafiligrana” and “Murrine” techniques. 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.
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