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Venini Furniture

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Beginning in the 1930s — and throughout the postwar years especially — Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing innovative modernist designers with the skilled artisans who created extraordinary chandeliers, sconces and other lighting in the centuries-old glass workshops on the Venetian island of Murano.

While the company’s co-founder, Paolo Venini (1895–1959), was himself a highly talented glassware designer, his true genius was to invite forward-thinking Italian and international designers to Murano’s hallowed workshops to create Venini pieces — among them Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli, Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, Thomas Stearns of the United States and Fulvio Bianconi.

Paolo Venini trained and practiced as a lawyer for a time, though his family had been involved with glassmaking for generations. After initially buying a share in a Venetian glass firm — he and antiques dealer Giacomo Cappellin established Vetri Soffiati Cappellin Venini & C. in 1921 — Venini took over the company as his own in 1925, and under his direction, it produced mainly classical Baroque designs.

In 1932, Venini hired the young Carlo Scarpa— who would later distinguish himself as an architect — as his lead designer. Scarpa, working in concert with practiced glass artisans, completely modernized Venini, introducing simple, pared-down forms; bright primary colors; and bold patterns such as stripes, banding and abstract compositions that utilized cross sections of murrine (glass rods).

Paolo Venini’s best designs are thought to be his two-color Clessidre hourglasses, produced from 1957 onward, and the Fazzoletto (“handkerchief”) vase, designed with Bianconi in 1949. Bianconi’s masterworks are considered by many to be his Pezzato works — colorful vases with patterns that resemble those of a patchwork quilt.

Other noteworthy and highly collectible vintage Venini works include Ponti’s dual-tone stoppered bottles (circa 1948); rare glass sculptures from the Doge series by Stearns, the first American to design for the firm; Vignelli’s striped lanterns of the 1960s; the Occhi vases with eyelet-shaped patterns by Tobia Scarpa (son of Carlo); and, with their almost zen purity, the Bolle (“bubbles”) bottles designed by Wirkkala in 1968. 

With these works — and many others by some of the creative titans of the 20th and 21st centuries — Venini has produced one of the truly great bodies of work in modern design.

Find antique and vintage Venini chandeliers, serveware, table lamps, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Item Ships From: England
Creator: Venini
Pair of Carlo Scarpa design for Venini Poliedri sconces amber clear blown glass
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Pair of Scarpa Venini Poliedri wall lights, clear and amber color Poliedri glass components on white lacquered structure ca.1960 All glass components are in very good condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

1960 Venini Ceiling Light Italian Murano Design Blown Clear Glass chrome metal
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A glamorous ceiling light "filament". Blown clear glass components on a handmade chromed steel structure. 8 light bulbs. A 1960s design by Tony Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Murano, A...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier
By Venini
Located in London, GB
An Italian Murano glass pendant with clear and gold infused Murano Glass Trilobo pieces. Hung from a white lacquered frame and the frame staggered so the pieces are at different un u...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

A wonderful orignal 1960S Italian Murano glass ceiling light by Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A wonderful orignal Italian Murano glass ceiling light by Venini with hanging Murano glass spheres around a central 5 light fitting. All suspended on chrome chains from a circular ch...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Chrome

Large five tiered venini waterfall chandelier
By Venini
Located in London, GB
An outstanding five tiered cascading waterfall chandelier consisting of 300 hand cut Murano glass in three alternate sizes . The structure is in brass with a mirrored plate to the to...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Venini 'Trilobo' chandeliers. Italy c1960
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Pair of Venini 'Trilobo' chandeliers. Clear and pale amber glass Stamped 'Venini' The chandeliers can be hung on chains so drop is adjustable. Height of chandelier without chain...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

Allessandro Mendini Venini Cased Black & Green Art Glass Vase
By Venini
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and beautifully hand-made Venetian Murano art glass vase in green and white glass cased in a mirror black glass finish p...
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1990s Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

MARKED Venini Murano Green & Yellow Glass Zanfirico Fazzoletto Vase
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is an exquisite 1950's small Venetian green & yellow glass "Fazzoletto" (handkerchief) vase. Made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy, by famous manufacturers Venini, de...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

MARKED Venini Murano White Glass Zanfirico Fazzoletto Vase
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is an exquisite 1950's small Venetian white glass "Fazzoletto" (handkerchief) vase. Made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy, by famous manufacturers Venini, designed by...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

An Italian 1970s Venini Murano glass swirl ball lamp on brass base
By Venini
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s Venini Murano glass swirl ball lamp on brass base, re wired with new fittings, antique gold cord flex and switch.
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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

A large 1960s Italian Venini Murano glass shaded brass arc lamp
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A large 1960s Italian Venini Murano glass shaded brass arc lamp, with barley twist brass stem mounted on a black lacquer base. Re wired with antique gold cord flex, switch and PAT te...
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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Pair of 'Poliedri' Ceiling Lights
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A pair of original Venini 'Poliedri' chandeliers coloured glass, chrome-plated steel. Shades designed by Carlo Scarpa. 28 cm (11 in.) drop, 54 cm (21 1/4 in.) diameter P...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Steel

Venini Trilobo Murano Glass and Steel Chandelier circa 1960 Made in Italy
By Venini
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Venini Trilobo Murano glass and steel chandelier circa 1960 Made in Italy Will require four chandelier bulbs. Venini—the world famous Italian gl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Steel

Five Turqoise Opalino Bowls by Paolo Venini, Murano circa 1950
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in London, GB
Five small turquoise opaline hand blown bowls by Paolo Venini (1895-1959) circa 1950 for Venini, opaque glass, acid stamp to each 'Venini Murano Italia'. Dimensons; each height 1 1/...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Murano Glass Pendant Light by Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A pendant light made in 'zanfirico' Murano glass by Venini, circa 1960. Suspended by a brass chain with circular links and domed ceiling rose. In excellent condition. Can be wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Massimo Vignelli Style 'Fungo’ Table Lamps 1950s
By Venini
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare pair of 'Fungo' Murano glass table lamps inspired by Massimo Vignelli. A true statement pair of lamps, well and beautifully ...
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20th Century French Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl by Venini, Italy
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage well sized Murano hand blown glass bowl. The bowl is fashioned using the famous Sommerso technique, creating clear bubbles in champagne or caramel colour with gold flecks. This is most likely the work of the famous Venini glass foundry. This technique has been published in various Venini books. Created in the "a Bollicine...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Venetian Large Tall Peach & Aventurine Art Glass Vase
By Venini
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and large Venetian Murano art glass vase in peach colored translucent overlaid glass with gold aventurine inclusions made by...
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1990s Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

Modern, Murano Glass Table Lamp on Brass Base - Signed, Venini, 2011
By Venini
Located in Glasgow, GB
Discover the Murano Glass Masterpiece: 'Primordiale' Murano Glass Lamp by Venini Studio Elevate your interior with the rare and coveted 'Primordiale' Murano Glass sphere side Lamp,...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Venini Glass Pumpkin Sculptures by Napoleone Martinuzzi, 1920's
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in London, GB
Two Pumpkin Sculptures by Napoleone Martinuzzi circa 1928 for V.S.M. Venini & Co., blown glass applied with pasta glass with gold foil applications ...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Venini Wall Lights by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Beautiful textured opalescent glass wall lights by Carlo Scarpa.
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass Tile of Gazelle by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in London, GB
Molded glass gile depicting a wounded gazelle by Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892-1977) circa 1930 for Venini, molded mark 'NM' An example of this model was employed in a floor lamp de...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Vennini 1960s Pendant Reticello Glass Pendant
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Large and exquisite blown crystal clear Murano glass dome shape lampshade decorated with spiraling white stripes of using the highly skilled Reticello technique that involves the mer...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Cendrier in Deep Red Glass by Carlo Scarpa circa 1942 for Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in London, GB
The deep red cased and iridized glass, bowl and stubber (cendrier / ashtray) was designed by Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) circa 1942, for Venini, with acid stamp on its underside 'Venini Murano MADE IN ITALY' From 1933 to 1947 Scarpa became the artistic consultant to Venini from 1933 to 1947 the glass manufacturer, one of the great celebrated glass works in the history of design. Carlo Scarpa’s highly inventive use of traditional Murano techniques resulted in this original sculptural and sensually formed crimson dish companied by its pestle. Scarpa's success was to look to the past with an innovative approach towards technique and creativity giving birth to the avant-garde. • Literature A Focused Obsession, Modern Italian Glass- The Martin Cohen Collection Helmut Ricke, Eva Schmitt, 'Italian Glass Murano: Milan...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950
By Venini
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and very large pair of vintage Italian Venini photograph frames, extremely heavy and in beautiful condition. The twisted glass is flecked with gold with gilded brass fittings....
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Octagonal Solid Blue Glass Obelisk by Venini
By Venini
Located in London, by appointment only
An Italian 1970s glass octagonal obelisk, of a bluish black almost anthracite color. Signed underneath Venini Italy, circa 1975. ​ Height 14 in (35.5cm).
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

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Large "Triedi" Chandelier by Venini Clear and Gold Leaded Murano Glass Crystal
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Murano Chandelier by Venini, 1960s
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Wonderful fountain of light made by dozens of violet droplets and ice crystals. Measures: Height without chain 45 cm., width 45
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Midcentury Murano Glass Drops Chandelier Style Venini, Italy, 1960s
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Large three-Tier Venini Murano Glass Tube Chandelier – 48 glasses
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Carlo Scarpa Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
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Pair of Yellow and Clear Poliedri Sconces Carlo Scarpa Venini Variation, 1980'
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A very large glass mounted photograph frame attributable to the world renowned Venini in Venice, Italy. The twisted glass rope picture frame was manuf...
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1930s Venini Bullicante Red Ball Table Lamp
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Deep cranberry red and clear Murano glass ball lamp with beautifully aerated glass. Perfect for a dressing-table or desk.
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Venini furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Venini furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1,141 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1,298 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Venini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ettore Sottsass, Artemide, and Vistosi. Prices for Venini furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11 and can go as high as $377,941, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,694.

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