1930s Art Deco Murano Glass Fruit Salad Set Attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini - Set of 7

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This Art Deco fruit salad set was designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi and produced by Venini in Italy during the 1930s. … Read more This Art Deco fruit salad set was designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi and produced by Venini in Italy during the 1930s. The service is conceived for six people and consists of a central serving bowl accompanied by six individual fruit bowls, all crafted in black Murano glass with applied red glass handles.

The central bowl is elevated on a sculptural alzatina in nickel-plated brass, a striking architectural element typical of Art Deco design. The metal stand enhances the vertical presence of the centerpiece while creating a refined contrast with the glossy glass surface. The individual bowls repeat the same formal language, combining compact proportions with bold chromatic accents.

This set exemplifies Martinuzzi’s sculptural approach to functional objects and Venini’s exceptional glassmaking during the interwar period. Both decorative and functional, the ensemble can be used as a fruit salad service or displayed as a sculptural centerpiece within an Art Deco or modern interior.

Dimensions:
– Central bowl with stand: Diameter 28 cm × Height 14 cm
– Individual fruit bowls: Diameter 12 cm × Height 4 cm

Designer: Napoleone Martinuzzi
Manufacturer: Venini
Period: 1930s
Style: Art Deco
Materials: Murano glass, nickel-plated brass
Origin: Italy
Set includes: One central fruit bowl with stand and six individual fruit bowls See less