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Italian glass pendant Tronchi entry Lamp by Venini
Italian glass pendant Tronchi entry Lamp by Venini

Italian glass pendant Tronchi entry Lamp by Venini

By Venini

Located in Ferndale, MI

Italian glass entry pendant lamp by Venini, paper label Murano Venizia. Three tiers of hanging

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

VENINI Mazzega. Lampadario Murano Glass Metal Crome 1955 Italy
VENINI Mazzega. Lampadario Murano Glass Metal Crome 1955 Italy

VENINI Mazzega. Lampadario Murano Glass Metal Crome 1955 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

ECCEZIONALE LAMPADARIO IN VETRO DI MURANO E METALLO CROMATO DI MAZZEGA PER VENINI in OTTIMO STATO

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Esprit Medium Suspension Swing Lamp in Crystal

Venini Esprit Medium Suspension Swing Lamp in Crystal

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Esprit” is an explosion of flowers and stars in handblown, handcrafted glass. Designed to illuminate, shine, sparkle and excite, “Esprit” is ideal for all type of interior. Year ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Venini Sigaro Pendant Fixture by Massimo Vignelli
Large Venini Sigaro Pendant Fixture by Massimo Vignelli

Large Venini Sigaro Pendant Fixture by Massimo Vignelli

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini sigaro pendant in lemon yellow with colored ban striped bottom, designed by Massimo Vignelli

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Sputnik Chrome and Glass Flowers Chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt 1960s
Sputnik Chrome and Glass Flowers Chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt 1960s

Sputnik Chrome and Glass Flowers Chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt 1960s

By Paolo Venini, VeArt

Located in Antwerp, BE

A 1960s Sputnik by Paolo Venini for VeArt Italian Murano glass flowers shaped chandelier, with

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Murano Orange Glass Pendant Light, Attributed to Venini, Italy, 1970s
Murano Orange Glass Pendant Light, Attributed to Venini, Italy, 1970s

Murano Orange Glass Pendant Light, Attributed to Venini, Italy, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Antwerp, BE

A Murano glass pendant light attributed to Venini, Italy, 1970s. Executed in orange glass with a

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Cylinder Shaped Orange Murano Glass Pendant by Venini, 1950s
Cylinder Shaped Orange Murano Glass Pendant by Venini, 1950s

Cylinder Shaped Orange Murano Glass Pendant by Venini, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A cylinder shaped orange pendant designed and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini. This

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Venini Quadrifogio Italia 1970s round chandelier Chromed metal structure
Venini Quadrifogio Italia 1970s round chandelier Chromed metal structure

Venini Quadrifogio Italia 1970s round chandelier Chromed metal structure

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

particolare Lampadario venini Italiano del 1970 rotondo con vetri grigi e trasparenti a forma di

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Murano Chandelier in Gold Glass Attributed to Venini
Large Murano Chandelier in Gold Glass Attributed to Venini

Large Murano Chandelier in Gold Glass Attributed to Venini

By Barovier, Venini, Barovier&Toso, Salviati, Seguso

Located in Houston, TX

Large Murano Chandelier In Gold Glass Attributed To Venini. This stunning 45 inch diameter Murano

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Spiral Murano Glass Ceiling Light Attributed To Venini, 1960s
Spiral Murano Glass Ceiling Light Attributed To Venini, 1960s

Spiral Murano Glass Ceiling Light Attributed To Venini, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, IT

Spiral Murano glass ceiling light attributed to Venini, 1960s Intact and in good condition, 2 E27

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Venini 'Filigrana' Glass Shade Pendant Light, original and complete, 1940s
Venini 'Filigrana' Glass Shade Pendant Light, original and complete, 1940s

Venini 'Filigrana' Glass Shade Pendant Light, original and complete, 1940s

By Venini

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Venini, Murano, Italy Original 1940s glass pendant light, the tapering shade in filigrana glass

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1960's
Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1960's

Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1960's

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Melbourne, VIC

The Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini is a stunning mid-century Italian masterpiece

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poliedri Chandelier
Poliedri Chandelier

Poliedri Chandelier

$1,875Sale Price|50% Off

Poliedri Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian chandelier with clear hand blown polyhedron/polyhedral shaped Murano glasses

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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 Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in London, GB

A vintage large drum cylindrical shaped Poliedri chandelier. Pale green, blue and clear color

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano Chandeliers
Murano Chandeliers

Murano Chandeliers

$2,022 / item

Murano Chandeliers

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Elegant Italian chandelier made from 32 beautiful Murano alabaster pink glasses “poliedri

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare '803' Series Pendants by Guiliano Viti for Venini
Rare '803' Series Pendants by Guiliano Viti for Venini

Rare '803' Series Pendants by Guiliano Viti for Venini

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare '803' Series Pendants by Guiliano Viti for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Pair of Canne Pendant Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Canne Pendant Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Canne Pendant Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Set of two pendant lamps manufactured by Venini. Yelllow and Brown canne decoration on blown

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

VENINI - 1930s Chandelier - Art Deco - MURANO - Made in ITALY
VENINI - 1930s Chandelier - Art Deco - MURANO - Made in ITALY

VENINI - 1930s Chandelier - Art Deco - MURANO - Made in ITALY

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI - Lampadario anni 30 in vetro di murano, composto da una grossa coppa , 24 ricci e lo stello

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Chandelier
Murano Chandelier

Murano Chandelier

$5,948 / item

Murano Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

quick summary of its features: Weight of chandelier about 28kg. Period: late xx century Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano Chandelier
Murano Chandelier

Murano Chandelier

$5,948 / item

Murano Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

quick summary of its features: Weight of chandelier about 28kg. Period: late xx century Dimensions

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI “Poliedri” Carlo Scarpa Murano Glass Iron 1955 Italy
VENINI “Poliedri” Carlo Scarpa Murano Glass Iron 1955 Italy

VENINI “Poliedri” Carlo Scarpa Murano Glass Iron 1955 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI “Poliedri “ Carlo Scarpa Murano glass iron 1955 Italy.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Cylinder Shaped Amber Murano Glass Pendant by Venini, 1980s
Cylinder Shaped Amber Murano Glass Pendant by Venini, 1980s

Cylinder Shaped Amber Murano Glass Pendant by Venini, 1980s

By Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A cylinder shaped amber coloured pendant designed and produced by glass specialist Venini. This

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Venini Murano Toni Zuccheri Italian Blown Glass Shade Pendant
Vintage Venini Murano Toni Zuccheri Italian Blown Glass Shade Pendant

Vintage Venini Murano Toni Zuccheri Italian Blown Glass Shade Pendant

By Venini

Located in Toledo, OH

Vintage Venini Murano hand blown art glass single socket pendant attributed to Toni Zuccheri. Circa

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Mid-20th Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

Venini Short 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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Cascading Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Murano Crystals, Two-Tone Italy, 1960
Cascading Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Murano Crystals, Two-Tone Italy, 1960

Cascading Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Murano Crystals, Two-Tone Italy, 1960

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful and rare two-tone venini "drops" ceiling light designed and produced in murano

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Murano glass pendant lamp, style of Venini, Italy 1950s
Vintage Murano glass pendant lamp, style of Venini, Italy 1950s

Vintage Murano glass pendant lamp, style of Venini, Italy 1950s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

color. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Vintage Venini Tier-Drop Swirl Pendant Fixture
Large Vintage Venini Tier-Drop Swirl Pendant Fixture

Large Vintage Venini Tier-Drop Swirl Pendant Fixture

By Venini

Located in Westport, CT

Mid-century glass blown swirl pendant in a unique form, hardware recent in nickel on brass. UL certified & re-electrified with one single medium base socket for up to 40 watts for a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s Glass and Chrome Pendant Attributed to Venini
1970s Glass and Chrome Pendant Attributed to Venini

1970s Glass and Chrome Pendant Attributed to Venini

By Venini

Located in Schoorl, NL

Stylish and sleek pendant with 14 glass tubes each 28 cm long, spiral motive with dots from top to bottom. Fits 4 lightbulbs.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear & Amber Murano Glass "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear & Amber Murano Glass "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear & Amber Murano Glass "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s

By Paolo Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in New York, NY

Elagantly hand crafted clear and amber color Murano glass and chrome "Espirit" Chandelier. This

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Venini Mid-Century Modern Glass and Chrome Ceiling Lamp
Venini Mid-Century Modern Glass and Chrome Ceiling Lamp

Venini Mid-Century Modern Glass and Chrome Ceiling Lamp

By Venini

Located in Weesp, NL

Rare and beautiful Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp "Membrane" by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Murano

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

VENINI - TRILOBI model chandelier - murano glass - ITALY 1950s
VENINI - TRILOBI model chandelier - murano glass - ITALY 1950s

VENINI - TRILOBI model chandelier - murano glass - ITALY 1950s

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI - lampadario in vetro di murano originale anni 50 in perfette condizioni

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Paolo Venini, Pendant, Italy 1950s
Paolo Venini, Pendant, Italy 1950s

Paolo Venini, Pendant, Italy 1950s

By Paolo Venini

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pendant in Murano glass, by Paolo Venini, Italy 1950s. Total height 100 cm.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Murano Chandelier
Murano Chandelier

Murano Chandelier

$4,520 / item

Murano Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Green Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Venini Green Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Venini Green Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

By Venini

Located in Montclair, NY

a designer for the famed glass house Venini from 1959-1985. Dome shade is hand blown clear glass

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Post Modern Art Glass Pendant Lamp attributed to Venini
Large Post Modern Art Glass Pendant Lamp attributed to Venini

Large Post Modern Art Glass Pendant Lamp attributed to Venini

By Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

A Large Post Modern Art Glass Pendant Lamp attributed to Venini A white glass body with a purple

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Vintage Pendant with Murano Tessuto Glass Globe and Brass, 1970s
Venini Vintage Pendant with Murano Tessuto Glass Globe and Brass, 1970s

Venini Vintage Pendant with Murano Tessuto Glass Globe and Brass, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Venini Vintage Pendant with Murano Tessuto Glass Globe and Brass, 1970s Italian pendant light from

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light
A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light

A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light

By Venini

Located in London, GB

A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light white swirling line design on

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large unique mid-century Murano chandelier Poliedri by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Large unique mid-century Murano chandelier Poliedri by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

Large unique mid-century Murano chandelier Poliedri by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Eindhoven, NL

A very beautiful, unique and original Murano chandelier designed by Italian architect Carlo Scarpa

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Venini Doge Pendant Light in Straw Yellow by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Venini Doge Pendant Light in Straw Yellow by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Doge Pendant Light in Straw Yellow by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Doge suspension lamp, designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi and manufactured by Venini, was originally

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Violet by Atelier Oï
Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Violet by Atelier Oï

Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Violet by Atelier Oï

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stelle Filanti suspension lamp, designed by Atelier Oï and manufactured by Venini, features a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

VENINI - Ludovico Diaz de Santillana - Calze model chandelier - MURANO 1970
VENINI - Ludovico Diaz de Santillana - Calze model chandelier - MURANO 1970

VENINI - Ludovico Diaz de Santillana - Calze model chandelier - MURANO 1970

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI - Ludovico Diaz de Santillana - Murano 1970 - LAMPADARIO originale degli anni 70 del XX

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass pendant Lamp in the style of Venini - 1960
Murano Glass pendant Lamp in the style of Venini - 1960

Murano Glass pendant Lamp in the style of Venini - 1960

By Venini

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Amazing spherical Murano glass pendant lamp attributed to Venini in the 1960s. This pendant lamp

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Balloton Suspension Lamp in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Balloton Suspension Lamp in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

The latest re-edition features bright new elements, complex shapes and different uses. But it stays true to the Balloton technique, which lends a unique texture – pleasant to the eye...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Balloton Suspension Lamp in Grey by Venini

21st Century Balloton Suspension Lamp in Grey by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

The latest re-edition features bright new elements, complex shapes and different uses. But it stays true to the Balloton technique, which lends a unique texture – pleasant to the eye...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Esprit Ceiling Light in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Ceiling Light in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Viewers feel compelled to touch every single petal of its flowers and every single point of its stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1980's Quadriedri Murano Glass & Brass Chandelier by Camer in style of Venini
1980's Quadriedri Murano Glass & Brass Chandelier by Camer in style of Venini

1980's Quadriedri Murano Glass & Brass Chandelier by Camer in style of Venini

By Camer Glass, Venini

Located in Schoorl, NL

Looking for lighting that makes an impression? This is the one. From round brass plate, underneath we get to a spectacular arrangement of 121 Quadriedri Murano glass bars. This light...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Venini Sunburst Flush Mount, 1970, Italy
Venini Sunburst Flush Mount, 1970, Italy

Venini Sunburst Flush Mount, 1970, Italy

By Paolo Venini

Located in Bronx, NY

Venini sunburst gilt metal flush mount with 10 candelabra sockets illuminating the clear crystal

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Filigrana Murano Glass pendant, Italy, 1930s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Filigrana Murano Glass pendant, Italy, 1930s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Filigrana Murano Glass pendant, Italy, 1930s

By Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Intricate Carlo Scarpa for Venini Filigrana murano glass pendant, Italy, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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Venini Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of venini chandeliers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique venini chandeliers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and murano glass. We have 2866 antique and vintage venini chandeliers in-stock, while there are 79 modern editions to choose from as well. Venini chandeliers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of venini chandeliers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco venini chandeliers are of considerable interest. Venini, Carlo Scarpa and Massimo Vignelli each produced beautiful venini chandeliers that are worth considering.

How Much are Venini Chandeliers?

Prices for venini chandeliers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, venini chandeliers begin at $1 and can go as high as $266,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,900.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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.