The history of Venetian and Murano glass dates back over 1,000 years. Venice was an important center for glassmaking in the Middle Ages, and by the 13th century, the city had established itself as the leading producer of glass in Europe.

During the Renaissance, the art of Venetian glassmaking reached its peak, with artisans producing some of the most exquisite glassware in the world. One of the most important innovations of this time was the development of cristallo, a type of clear glass that was almost as transparent as crystal. Cristallo was prized for its clarity and brilliance, and more...

Tobia Scarpa was born in Venice, Italy in 1935. He is the son of the renowned architect Carlo Scarpa. Tobia studied architecture at the Università Iuav di Venezia, graduating in 1957.

After graduating, Tobia worked as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of Venini. In 1960, he co-founded the design studio Scarpa with his wife, Afra Bianchin Scarpa. The studio quickly became one of the most respected design firms in Italy, and their work was exhibited in major museums around the world.

Tobia Scarpa's furniture designs are characterized by their simple lines, functional forms, and use of more...

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Tobia Scarpa (Italian, b. 1935), 'Occhi' vase, designed 1960,…

Tobia Scarpa Venini Murano Glass Teardrop Vase

Tobia Scarpa (Italian, b. 1935), 'Occhi' vase, designed 1960, executed by Venini, model 8526, hand-blown Murano glass, of narrow teardrop form, 'Talpa' quadrangular murrine design, height 25.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Attributed to Tobia Scarpa (born 1935), a Cinese vase…

Venini Glass Cinese Vase by Tobia Scarpa, 1981

Attributed to Tobia Scarpa (born 1935), a Cinese vase manufactured by Venini glass, c. 1981 engraved Venini / Italia / 81 to base and with original lable Venini / made in Italy to side. Height 26 cm note : the original Cinese vase designed in 1940 by…

Tobia Scarpa (born 1935), an Occhi vase manufactured by Venini…

Venini Glass Occhi Vase by Tobia Scarpa, 1968

Tobia Scarpa (born 1935), an Occhi vase manufactured by Venini glass, c. 1968 original lable Venini / Murano Venezia / No. 8401 / made in Italy to side. Height 22 cm. Literature: for a similar example please refer to Anna Venini Diaz de Santillana, Venini…