Venini Polyhedral Drum Chandelier, Italy 1950s
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Venini Polyhedral drum shaped chandelier with several tiers of rose and clear crystals. Italy
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Venini Polyhedral Drum Chandelier, Italy 1950s
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Venini Polyhedral drum shaped chandelier with several tiers of rose and clear crystals. Italy
Glass
$10,684
H 49.22 in Dm 16.54 in
Original Italian venini polyhedral glass chandelier by Carlo Scarpa 50's
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Superb 50's chandelier by Italian manufacturer Venini and designer Carlo Scarpa. Metal structure
Brass
$14,000
H 28 in W 24 in D 24 in
Vintage Modern Polyhedral Glass Chandelier Styled After Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Polyhedral Glass Chandelier Styled After Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy Add a touch
Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Polyhedral Pendant w/ Geometric Brushed Aluminum
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the esteemed atelier of Venini in
Aluminum
Modernist Handblown Translucent Murano Glass Polyhedral Chandelier
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
This luminous modernist glass chandelier features numerous handblown Murano translucent glass
Chrome
Spherical Venini Polyhedral Chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Polyhedral glass elements mounted and covering a metal armature in the form of a ball.
Glass
Venini Clear Glass Polyhedral Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A large round clear glass polyhedral chandelier on a white metal frame by Venini. Italian, Circa
Metal
Venini Polyhedral Clear Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Venini polyhedral clear glass chandelier. Venini was founded in 1921 in the Italian glass making
Metal
Venini Polyhedral Clear Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Venini polyhedral clear glass chandelier. Venini was founded in 1921 in the Italian glass making
Metal
Venini Polyhedral Amber Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
An amber glass chandelier consisting of multiple polyhedral shape glass hung on a metal fame
Nickel
Venini Pale Amber and Gray Polyhedral Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Venini pale amber and pale gray tiered polyhedral glass chandelier with polished
Metal
Polyhedral Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Fossano, IT
Large chandelier designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in 1960 Beautiful polyhedral model with
Metal
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Polyhedral Chandelier
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Polyhedral chandelier, glasses designed by Carlo Scarpa, manufactured by Venini, color: amber. Prod
Venini Amber and Gray Polyhedral Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Venini amber and pale gray tiered polyhedral glass chandelier with polished nickel
Nickel
Venini Clear Glass Polyhedral Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A large rectangular chandelier with tiered polyhedral clear glass on a white painted metal frame by
Metal
Venini Grand Polyhedral Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Montclair, NY
Called "Poliedri" in Italian and known as "Polyhedral" in English, this design was created by
Iron
Massive Venini Polyhedral Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful, large Venini chandelier with over 160 blown crystals with ground tops and bottoms. 75
Brass
Venini Murano Polyhedral Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian Murano hand blown polyhedral shaped glass chandelier by Venini, chrome fitting and white
Steel
Important Large Polyhedral Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Paris, FR
Important large polyhedral Chandelier by Venini in five colors; amethyst, yellow, clear, green and
Glass
Rare Venini Polyhedral Shape Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Venini Polyhedral Shape Glass Chandelier. Each glass is individually hand blown in Murano
Chrome
Elongated Polyhedral Chandelier Attributed to Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Stunning elongated chandelier attributed to Venini featuring 119 clear polyhedral glasses. The
Glass
Original Vintage Venini Polyhedral Chandelier
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in North Miami, FL
Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, this all clear glass Murano polyhedral chandelier has an
Murano Glass
Venini Polyhedral Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Original polyhedral chandelier made by Venini in the 1960s. This timeless Murano fixture has clear
Blown Glass
Petite Polyhedral Glass Chandelier by Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular polyhedral glass chandelier in a pale yellow and white designed by Carlo Scarpa for
Flat Glass Polyhedral Chandelier by Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Polyhedral chandeliers were the trade of mid-century lighting mark of the Venini house. Designed
Monumental Venini Polyhedral Murano Glass Chandelier
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Houston, TX
Chic Venini murano glass chandelier with individually hung hand blown polyhedron clear glass shades
Murano Glass
Polyhedral Venini Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful clear polyhedral glass chandelier by Venini. Professionaly rewired with chrome
Glass
Polyhedral Venini Chandelier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite pale amethyst and clear glass chandelier by Venini. Tiered polyhedral shaped glass gives
Glass
Brilliant Handblown Murano Glass Polyhedral Chandelier Signed by Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Murano glass chandelier signed by Venini features numerous handblown Murano glass
Ultra Chic Handblown Murano Glass Polyhedral Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This effervescent Murano glass chandelier by Venini features numerous handblown Murano glass
Midcentury Carlo Scarpa for Venini Polyhedral Chandelier
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage clear Murano glass Carlo Scarpa for Venini polyhedral chandler, circa 1960s. This
Glass
Polyhedral Glasses Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
version of the polyhedral chandeliers that were a trade mark of the Venini house. Designed by Carlo Scarpa
Brilliant Hand Blown Murano Glass Polyhedral Chandelier signed by Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Murano glass chandelier signed by Venini features numerous hand blown Murano glass
Venini "Polyhedral" Tobia Scarpa Murano Glass Chandelier
By Tobia Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful original 1960s Murano glass pendant chandelier designed by Tobia Scarpa for Venini
Chrome
Polyhedral Chandelier by Venini
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Tiered polyhedral shaped Venini chandelier circa late 1950's. This example is more narrow on the
Metal
Venini Polyhedral Crystal Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Amazing large round chandelier by Venini of Murano comprised of hand blown polyhedral crystals in a
Pair of Early Venini Polyhedral Chandeliers, Italian 1960s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
glasses. With nine candelabra sockets, polyhedral chandeliers were the trade mark of Mid-Century Venini
Large And Shallow Glass Polyhedral Chandelier By Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
version of the polyhedral chandeliers that are a trade mark of the Venini house. Designed by Carlo Scarpa
Luminous Handblown Murano Glass Polyhedral Chandelier by Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
This luminous Murano glass chandelier by Venini features numerous handblown Murano glass polyhedral
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Polyhedral Chandelier by Venini, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a rare and fabulous, polyhedral chandelier, made of clear Murano glass
Murano Glass
Large Venini Style Clear and Smoked Taupe Polyhedral Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This Venini style Italian five-tier chandelier is absolutely breathtaking. Consisting of hundreds
Chrome
Venini Polyhedral Amber Glass Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Hanover, MA
Incredible 'Poliedri" chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini of Murano. 87 translucent amber
Scarpa for Venini Polyhedral Glass Chandelier, 1960s Italy
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Consists of all clear polyhedral glasses on a white metal frame. Shallow and medium in size, this
Modernist Polyhedral Glass Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Modernist hand blown chandelier with polyhedral form by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Fitted
1960's Venini Polyhedral Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1960's Venini Polyhedral Chandelier
Murano Glass
CHAMPAGNE VENINI POLYHEDRAL GLASS CHANDELIER
Located in New York, NY
CHAMPAGNE VENINI POLYHEDRAL GLASS CHANDELIER
Polyhedral Glass Chandelier by Venini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Spectacular polyhedral glass chandelier designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini.
Metal
Rare Venini Amethyst Color and Clear Poliedri ‘Polyhedral’ Chandelier
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Montclair, NY
Venini "Poliedri" chandelier designed by Carlo Scarpa, circa 1960. Comprised of rare pale amethyst
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Polyhedral Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century modernist polyhedral chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. This polyhedral chandelier
Flat Clear and Gray Polyhedral Glasses Chandelier by Venini (Marked)
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Polyhedral chandeliers were the trade mark of Mid-Century lighting of the Venini house. Designed by
Venini Champagne & Clear Polyhedral Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Round Chandelier. Champagne & Clear Colored Glass with White Metal Frame.
Metal
Pair of Polyhedral glasses chandeliers by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Scarpa the polyhedral chandelier reached a tremendous success and became the
Polyhedral Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Elegant chandelier made with interlocking curved and clear polyhedral glasses hanging from a white
Stunning Mid-Century Modernist Polyhedral Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist polyhedral chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. This
Venini Two Tone Polyhedral Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Small scale example of the Venini polyhedral glass design often used in truly massive installations
Steel
Sold
H 51.19 in Dm 35.44 in
Polyhedral Glass Chandelier, attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in London, GB
A casacading glass ‘poliedri’ chandelier, attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini or in the manner of.
Metal
Venini Clear & Cranberry Glass Polyhedral Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Cranberry & Clear Glass with Metal Frame
Metal
Venini Olive and Purple Polyhedral Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Venini Olive and Purple Polyhedral Glass Chandelier
Petite Polyhedral Amber Glass Chandelier by Venini
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular polyhedral glass chandelier designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini.
Murano Glass
Large Clear Glass Polyhedral Chandelier By Venini
Located in New York, NY
version of the polyhedral chandeliers that are a trade mark of the Venini house. Designed by Carlo Scarpa
Carlo Scarpa, Venini Amber Amber Polyhedral Chandelier
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
Modernist chandelier featuring multiple rows of blown glass polyhedral elements in champagne/amber
Metal
Polyhedral Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
A polyhedral light fixture by Carlo Scarpa for Venini.
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,950 / set
H 24.25 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pink Murano Glass & Brass Feather Leaf Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant pair of bespoke wall lights in blown Murano glass in the style of Barovier, with Art Deco design feather - leaf organic modern shape. Entirely handcrafted in Italy, the ...
Brass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$1,658 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Mid-Century Venini Troncho Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Mid-Century Tronchi chandelier made in Italy, designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, in the 1960’s. Featuring 28 stunning murano glass cylinder, (Each glass is 10in L” by 2.5i...
Chrome
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called i...
Textile
Bespoke Octagon Smoked Murano Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Bespoke octagon smoked Murano glass mirror, in stock Vivid and intense smoked or bronze glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout Highly polished faceted pa...
Brass
$16,820 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$9,101 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Grey Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of beautiful wall sconces made of two sheets of Murano glass. The first being ridged dark grey and the one above frosted grey with this characteristically V-shape. Four-light...
Murano Glass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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