Gio Ponti Pezzente Hand-Blown Murano Glass Decanter

Gio Ponti Pezzente Hand-Blown Murano Glass DecanterThere are many chapters in the story of Venini, but one of the most notable is told in collaboration with architectural powerhouse Gio Ponti. Their creative liaison is built on stylistic renewal and Italian craftsmanship, which is honoured today in a series of reissues. The Pezzente service, designed in 1946 in anticipation of the Milan Triennale, came about during Pontis tableware set studies. The pieces feature blotches of coloured glass which are

fluted conical form lends a contemporary feel - they're the perfect size for serving large helpings of rosé

The tall Wavy tulipiere highlights her interest in colour

he became a partner in the family business

the Peking Carpet blanket takes the codes of classic Chinese design and translates them into pure cashmere

the Rajasthan-inspired fragrance fills a decorative porcelain container

Hand-stitched in the Cairo studio and machine-washable

These double-bladed scissors feature two holes between the blades and the handles to be used for opening bottles and cracking nuts

Due to the hand-blown nature of this piece

this roulette trunk features a blue crocodile-print leather box with a mahogany wheel

This charming side plate is part of a collection created exclusively for ABASK

making this silver-plated coffee pot from the 1900s a particularly special find

this plate is meticulously crafted from bespoke oxide clays