Italian Glass Bowl attributed to Vittorio Zecchin, 1940s

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Vittorio zecchin credited italian 1940s glass bowl
this footed glass bowl, credited to vittorio zecchin (1878–1947), represents the seminal "soffiato" … Read more Vittorio zecchin credited italian 1940s glass bowl
this footed glass bowl, credited to vittorio zecchin (1878–1947), represents the seminal "soffiato" (blown) glass movement of the early 1920s in murano.
vittorio zecchin, as the artistic director for v.s.m. Cappellin venini & c. (and later mvm cappellin), revolutionized venetian glass by moving away from victorian-era virtuosity toward classical purity and modern essentiality.
this piece is a "soffiato" footed bowl, characterized by its paper-thin walls and light, ethereal presence.
the design reflects zecchin's signature approach: classical proportions inspired by 16th-century renaissance paintings, stripped of all surface ornamentation to emphasize silhouette.
the bowl is executed in monochrome blown glass, likely a light straw or "ambra" (amber) hue.
a hallmark of zecchin's 1920s production is the use of these transparent, gem-tone colors like yellow, green, and amethyst.
regarding the bowl, a wide, flared, shallow vessel with a thin rim.
the stem features a "ball" or nodule on the stem, a common structural and decorative element in classical venetian glassware
a circular, flat-blown base that provides a stable, balanced foundation for the wide bowl above. Pieces like this were groundbreaking because they prioritized modernism through "essentiality". They are often identified by their model numbers (e.g., model 1812 or 5272) in historical archives like the venini historical archive this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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