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Venini Lighting

Italian

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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Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano XXL , Italy 1980
Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano XXL , Italy 1980

Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano XXL , Italy 1980

By Venini

Located in La xara, VC

Venini wall lamp in Murano glass with iridium glass. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best in design. This pair of sconces is in good condition. Venini is ...

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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Mottled Murano Glass Pendants by Venini
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Mottled Murano Glass Pendants by Venini

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Mottled Murano Glass Pendants by Venini

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modernist pendant chandeliers, designed and crafted by the esteemed Italian glassmaking house Venini, exemplifies the timeless artistry of Murano gla...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

1960s Venini Tronchi Texturized Glass Tube Chandelier 10 Lights , Italy
1960s Venini Tronchi Texturized Glass Tube Chandelier 10 Lights , Italy

1960s Venini Tronchi Texturized Glass Tube Chandelier 10 Lights , Italy

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Venini texturized tronchi massive glass tube chandelier with 10 lights . 28 glass tube . Contain 5 E12 candelabra socket and 5 E26 Edison base socket . Mesure 23 in. wide by 31...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Glass Murano Chandelier Gilt Gold Structure, Italy 1980
Venini Glass Murano Chandelier Gilt Gold Structure, Italy 1980

Venini Glass Murano Chandelier Gilt Gold Structure, Italy 1980

By Venini

Located in La xara, VC

Exceptional Venini chandelier with large Murano glass with gilded gold structure. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of Italian design. This unique chan...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

1 of 2 Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount light by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s
1 of 2 Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount light by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s

1 of 2 Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount light by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s

By Venini, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers gather many structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. High quality and...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

1970's Vintage Art Deco Italian Venini Palm Chandelier Glass Rods
1970's Vintage Art Deco Italian Venini Palm Chandelier Glass Rods

1970's Vintage Art Deco Italian Venini Palm Chandelier Glass Rods

By Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage palm-style Murano glass chandelier by Venini is a decorative Italian light fixture made from hand-blown glass on the island of Murano. The “palm” style refers to the glass ...

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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Midcentury Large Beauty Murano Wall Sconce by Venini, 1970s
Italian Midcentury Large Beauty Murano Wall Sconce by Venini, 1970s

Italian Midcentury Large Beauty Murano Wall Sconce by Venini, 1970s

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Marvelous and unique Italian Murano glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Venini. This Wall Scconce is composed by 12...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Murano Italian Midcentury "Triedri" Serie Glass Chandelier 1960s
Venini Murano Italian Midcentury "Triedri" Serie Glass Chandelier 1960s

Venini Murano Italian Midcentury "Triedri" Serie Glass Chandelier 1960s

By Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design chandelier or pendant lamp from the “Triedri” series designed and produced by Venini Murano, composed of Triedri elements in solid crystal and amber ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

1 of the 4 Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s
1 of the 4 Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s

1 of the 4 Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 4 Murano wall sconces each wall sconce features four crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Di...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Gold, Gold Plate

Zanfirico Murano glass lamp by Venini, Murano, Italy, 1950s.
Zanfirico Murano glass lamp by Venini, Murano, Italy, 1950s.

Zanfirico Murano glass lamp by Venini, Murano, Italy, 1950s.

By Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Zanfirico Murano glass lamp by Venini, Murano, Italy, 1950s. Decorative Murano glass lamp, blown and produced by Venini in the 1950s, using the zanfirico technique. The slightly flat...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Venini "Anni Trenta" Serie Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
Venini "Anni Trenta" Serie Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s

Venini "Anni Trenta" Serie Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design table lamp collection serie “Anni Trenta” designed by Venini and produced by Venini Murano composed of hand-blown and hand-worked opaline glass diffuser and base, connected by a brass ring element, Italy production 2013 Venini Anni Trenta...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Carlo Scarpa Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
Carlo Scarpa Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini

Carlo Scarpa Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Italian chandelier from the island of Murano. This piece has a brass frame that supports an impressive array of 178 Murano glass, eggplant-colored, polyhedral shaped pieces. Illumina...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Large Tronchi Murano Glass chandelier by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s
Large Tronchi Murano Glass chandelier by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s

Large Tronchi Murano Glass chandelier by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s

By Kalmar Lighting, Venini

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers gather many structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. High quality and...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Long Tappeto Volante Pendant Light in Crystal Glass
Venini Long Tappeto Volante Pendant Light in Crystal Glass

Venini Long Tappeto Volante Pendant Light in Crystal Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tappeto Volante Suspension lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the “Nastro” flat component, striped and hand-drawn. The “Nastro” compon...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Tazebao Grand Sculpture Pendant Light in Crystal and Sapphire Glass
Venini Tazebao Grand Sculpture Pendant Light in Crystal and Sapphire Glass

Venini Tazebao Grand Sculpture Pendant Light in Crystal and Sapphire Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tazebao Grand light sculpture suspension lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, is created with flat glass plates in handmade glass. Indoor use only. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini
Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini

Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in Dallas, TX

Large Mid-Century Modern octogonal "Triedri" Venini chandelier or flush-mount, in clear Murano glass with a chrome frame. Italy, circa 1980s. The vintage chandelier is made of four l...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Camer, Venini Solid Glass Chandelier or Pendant, 1960s, Italy
Camer, Venini Solid Glass Chandelier or Pendant, 1960s, Italy

Camer, Venini Solid Glass Chandelier or Pendant, 1960s, Italy

By Venini

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Thick mouth blowed triad shaped optical grade glass bar. Prime quality material, solid sturdy steel structure. Contain two regular ceramic E26 size socket rated at 100 watts ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Grey by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Grey by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Grey by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

By Venini, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zoe Tavolo table lamp, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas and manufactured by Venini, features a lantern shape. Indoor use only. Dimensions:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini vintage Murano glass chandelier 1970s orange and white
Venini vintage Murano glass chandelier 1970s orange and white

Venini vintage Murano glass chandelier 1970s orange and white

By Venini

Located in Firenze, FI

The 1970s vintage chandelier made by Venini in Murano glass is an exquisite example of high quality Italian craftsmanship and iconic design from that period. This particular piece fe...

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Chandelier "Tronchi" by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
Chandelier "Tronchi" by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

Chandelier "Tronchi" by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A midcentury classic so-called "Tronchi" chandelier by Gino Vistosi. Clear Murano glass tubes in different sizes that cascades down from a metal structure. In great condition. Total...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Tree Tears Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconces
pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Tree Tears Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconces

pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Tree Tears Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconces

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful tree tear-shaped glass wall sconces featuring eight long crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end piece...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Vintage Camer Glass or Venini Tiered Oval Murano Glass & Steel Chandelier 1970s
Vintage Camer Glass or Venini Tiered Oval Murano Glass & Steel Chandelier 1970s

Vintage Camer Glass or Venini Tiered Oval Murano Glass & Steel Chandelier 1970s

By Venini, Camer Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

There is a long a storied history between Camer Glass and Venini. Information is not easy to come by, but it is widely accepted that Camer was the primary producer of glass used in t...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

A signed Venini "Poliedri" chandelier with glass diffusers, Italy, 1950s
A signed Venini "Poliedri" chandelier with glass diffusers, Italy, 1950s

A signed Venini "Poliedri" chandelier with glass diffusers, Italy, 1950s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A suspended chandelier composed of blown-glass diffusers, model “Poliedri,” design by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1960s. Through his work, Carlo Scarpa was able to create a lang...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

1950s Drum Venini pale green blue and clear poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa
1950s Drum Venini pale green blue and clear poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa

1950s Drum Venini pale green blue and clear poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in London, GB

A vintage large drum cylindrical shaped Poliedri chandelier. Pale green, blue and clear color Poliedri glass components on one silver lacquered metal structure designed by Carlo Sc...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Huge Venini Post-Modern handl-blown murano glass table lamp. Italy, 1970s
Huge Venini Post-Modern handl-blown murano glass table lamp. Italy, 1970s

Huge Venini Post-Modern handl-blown murano glass table lamp. Italy, 1970s

By Venini

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Large Italian table lamp made of thick Murano glass, manufactured by Venini in the 70s, Venice. Mushroom-shaped, handcrafted in soft cream-tone glass with swirling details in white a...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Mid-century modern murano glass "Filigrana" wall light sconce Venini Italy 1950
Mid-century modern murano glass "Filigrana" wall light sconce Venini Italy 1950

Mid-century modern murano glass "Filigrana" wall light sconce Venini Italy 1950

By Venini

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Mid-century modern murano glass "Filigrana" wall light sconce Venini Italy 1950 The Mid-Century Murano Glass "Filigrana" Wall Sconce by Venini (Italy, 1950s) is a remarkable example ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Seven-Tiered Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1975
Venini Seven-Tiered Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1975

Venini Seven-Tiered Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1975

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very impressive seven-tiered chandelier with glass crystals that have polished angled ends. Crystals are placed very close to not show any lightbulbs! Brass skeleton frame work and b...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s
Pair of Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s

Pair of Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of Murano wall sconces. Each wall sconce is featuring five crystal clear glass semi circles, with brass details and back plate. In the style of Venini. Illuminates beautifully. ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Venini, Murano, circa 1950s.
Pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Venini, Murano, circa 1950s.

Pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Venini, Murano, circa 1950s.

By Venini

Located in Piacenza, Italy

An elegant pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Venini, Murano, circa 1950s. Each sconce features a finely crafted reticello glass shade, showcasing the delicate crisscross latt...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Venini Murano Glass wall sconces metal structure 1960s
Pair of Venini Murano Glass wall sconces metal structure 1960s

Pair of Venini Murano Glass wall sconces metal structure 1960s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of beautiful and sculptural Venini Wall Lamps with Murano glass and metal frames from 1960.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Lampadario di Paolo Venini con vetri Murano lavorati a filigrana, 1970
Lampadario di Paolo Venini con vetri Murano lavorati a filigrana, 1970

Lampadario di Paolo Venini con vetri Murano lavorati a filigrana, 1970

By Venini

Located in Palermo, IT

Bellissimo lampadario a tre diffusori di luce costituiti da bocce in vetro di Murano con motivo a filigrana di Venini bianco e giallo con struttura in ottone e ghisa. Perfettamente...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Anni Trenta Applique Small Wall Scone in Milk White
Venini Anni Trenta Applique Small Wall Scone in Milk White

Venini Anni Trenta Applique Small Wall Scone in Milk White

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Anni Trenta applique wall sconce, designed and manufactured by Venini, features sinuous lines, clearly reminiscent of the 1930s. Indoor use only. Dimensions: W 16 cm x D 12 cm x ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

20th Century, Venini Pair of Wall Lamps mod. Poliedri in Murano Glass, 60s
20th Century, Venini Pair of Wall Lamps mod. Poliedri in Murano Glass, 60s

20th Century, Venini Pair of Wall Lamps mod. Poliedri in Murano Glass, 60s

By Venini

Located in Turin, Turin

It was back in 1958 when the chandelier triumphed at the Brussels Expo, at the center of the Italian pavilion. Since then, its infinitely glittering appearance of polyhedrons continu...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandelier By Toni Zuccheri For Venini
Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandelier By Toni Zuccheri For Venini

Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandelier By Toni Zuccheri For Venini

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri, Seguso, Mazzega, Barovier&Toso

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier By Toni Zuccheri For Venini. Offered is a stunning large Murano chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1960's. It consists of unusuall...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier
Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier

Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier. It can be mounted straight to ceeling like a plafond or hanging down like shown in the pictures. The light consists 199 original Murano glass...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Coppia di applique Venini attribuite a Toni Zuccheri
Coppia di applique Venini attribuite a Toni Zuccheri

Coppia di applique Venini attribuite a Toni Zuccheri

By Venini, Barovier, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Lugo, IT

Coppia di applique di Venini, attribuite a Toni Zuccheri. 73,5 cm per 20,5 cm 37,5 cm per 37,5 cm Lavorazione non perfetta come da foto Buone condizioni. Grazie

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s
Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s

By Venini, Mazzega

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Rare mid-century amber noodle Murano glass flush mount by Venini or Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s. The chandelier is made of over 100 Mazzega Murano glass elements and gilt metal fram...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Venini Tronchi Glass Chandelier
Mid-Century Venini Tronchi Glass Chandelier

Mid-Century Venini Tronchi Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Large Venini glass chandelier composed of approximately 200 tronchi glass. Rewired with 26 new candelabra sockets. Max. 40 watt per socket.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Lighting

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Steel

Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini
Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini

Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship of this rare vintage 1950s art glass t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Single ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli - Venini Murano
Single ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli - Venini Murano

Single ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli - Venini Murano

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Single ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli, Venini, Murano, Italy (founded in 1921). Cigar-shaped in clear sandblasted glass decorated with multi-colored bands. Referenced in the Venin...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Venini Chandelier mod. 5523
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Venini Chandelier mod. 5523

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Venini Chandelier mod. 5523

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in Turin, Turin

An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Chandelier 8 Lights Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
Venini Chandelier 8 Lights Murano Glass, 1940, Italy

Venini Chandelier 8 Lights Murano Glass, 1940, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini chandelier 8 lights murano glass, 1940, Italy.

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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Classic Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s
Classic Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

Classic Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Original vintage Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini made in Italy in the 1960s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing inn...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1930s
Murano Glass Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1930s

Murano Glass Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1930s

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Elegant Murano glass chandelier attributed to Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1930s. The design is centered around a slender vertical structure enriched with sculptural blown-glass e...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Poliedro Chandelier Carlo Scarpa Round 1950s
Venini Poliedro Chandelier Carlo Scarpa Round 1950s

Venini Poliedro Chandelier Carlo Scarpa Round 1950s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Poliedro by Venini Carlo Scarpa Design 1950.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Clear Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini
Italian Clear Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini

Italian Clear Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A glamorous Italian chrome and clear Murano “Tronchi” chandelier design by Venini in the 1970s. Newly rewired. Dimensions are for just the chandelier, not the chain. Let us know the ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Venini Carlo Scarpa Chandelier Poliedri Murano Light Bluend Brass, 1950
Venini Carlo Scarpa Chandelier Poliedri Murano Light Bluend Brass, 1950

Venini Carlo Scarpa Chandelier Poliedri Murano Light Bluend Brass, 1950

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Milano, IT

Un iconico lampadario a POLIEDRI, disegnato dal architetto CARLO SCARPA e prodotto dalla vetreria muranese, VENINI, Originale del 1950.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass "Curve" Sconces
Murano Glass "Curve" Sconces

Murano Glass "Curve" Sconces

By Venini

Located in Austin, TX

"Triete" glass stems were curved on both ends while in fusion to give these pieces a great dynamic shape. A beautiful pair of wall sconces in crystal clear glass on a chromed steel s...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

A pair of Art Deco style smoked Murano glass and brass wall sconces
A pair of Art Deco style smoked Murano glass and brass wall sconces

A pair of Art Deco style smoked Murano glass and brass wall sconces

By Venini

Located in London, GB

A pair of Art Deco style smoked Murano glass wall sconces with diamond pattern, with black glass ball and brass detail. Re wired with new brass fittings and PAT tested

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Early 2000s Italian Venini Lighting

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Brass

1960s Early Venini Amber and Clear Glass Prisms Chandelier, Italy
1960s Early Venini Amber and Clear Glass Prisms Chandelier, Italy

1960s Early Venini Amber and Clear Glass Prisms Chandelier, Italy

By Venini

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Thick optical quality glass prisms 'Triedri' in clear and amber tone of different length hooked on a handmade steel frame enameled in an ivory finish. Particular well designed st...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

Venini Toni Zuccheri Chandelier Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy
Venini Toni Zuccheri Chandelier Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy

Venini Toni Zuccheri Chandelier Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini Toni Zuccheri chandelier Murano glass brass 1950 Italy.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1940s. An extremely striking elegantly crafted chandelier comprising of multiple pressed glass in...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975
Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975

Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975

By Venini

Located in Brussels, BE

Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Set of Four Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825, 1970s
Venini Set of Four Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825, 1970s

Venini Set of Four Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825, 1970s

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini rare set of four exquisite 'Petali' sconces model 5825 in transparent Murano glass with gold leaf inclusions, Italy, 1970s. These sculptural wall lights have a lovely organic...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Venini lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Venini lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Venini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Stilnovo, Fabio Ltd, and Gaetano Sciolari. Prices for Venini lighting 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 $4,552.
Questions About Venini Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Venini glass, first look for markings, usually found on the base or interior of glassware. Over its long history, Venini used dozens of labels and acid-stamped marks on its pieces. You can find images of these marks on the pages of trusted online resources to compare to your piece. Keep in mind that Venini's foil labels tend to come off over the years, so a lack of a marking or label doesn't necessarily mean that your piece is not a Venini. However, there are many convincing replicas of Venini glassware. As a result, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for assistance with the identification process, especially if you can't locate a label or acid mark. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Venini glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Venini glass is made in Italy. Specifically, its workshop is on the Venetian island of Murano. 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 skilled artisans who created extraordinary chandeliers, sconces and other lighting in the centuries-old glass workshops. 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, Tapio Wirkkala, Thomas Stearns and Fulvio Bianconi. Shop a variety of Venini glass on 1stDibs.