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Venini Furniture

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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Creator: Venini
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 Furniture

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Gold, Gold Plate

Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994
Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994

Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994 A vintage vase from the 'Yemen' series, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1994. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice in 2002. T...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Rare VENINI Fazzoletto bicolor Uva/Violet Murano Glass Signed 2013 made in Italy
Rare VENINI Fazzoletto bicolor Uva/Violet Murano Glass Signed 2013 made in Italy

Rare VENINI Fazzoletto bicolor Uva/Violet Murano Glass Signed 2013 made in Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Collectable and rare Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02, in double layer Violet glass with "uva" color inside, Venini 2013 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Orange Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary, Signed 2012
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Orange Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary, Signed 2012

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Orange Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary, Signed 2012

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02 90th Anniversary, in Orange glass, diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork. Special-edition produced in 2012 to commemorate Ve...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Venini Wall Lighting Glass Murano , 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 sconces is in good condition. Venini is an Itali...

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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Blue Horizon Murano Glass Signed 2014
VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Blue Horizon Murano Glass Signed 2014

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Blue Horizon Murano Glass Signed 2014

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Deco vase, model 707.10, produced in 2014 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperworks. The Deco series traces its origins to the ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Signed 2012, 90° Anniversary
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Signed 2012, 90° Anniversary

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Signed 2012, 90° Anniversary

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 701.01, produced in 2012 to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Venini (1921–2011). Executed in milk-white Zanfirico glass. Hand-blown and worked free-h...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 6 Murano Glass Placeholders by Venini VIP, 1990s — Original Box
Set of 6 Murano Glass Placeholders by Venini VIP, 1990s — Original Box

Set of 6 Murano Glass Placeholders by Venini VIP, 1990s — Original Box

By Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A delightful set of six Murano glass placeholders by Venini VIP, dating to the 1990s. Each piece is hand-crafted in a luminous knot form, executed in six distinct and vibrant colors:...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Silver Plate

VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy

By Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Tornado 522.0 Clear and Red blown glass with twisted rods, signed 2005 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Striking Tornado vase...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini A Canne Bottle 'Elixir' by Gio Ponti Venice Murano
Venini A Canne Bottle 'Elixir' by Gio Ponti Venice Murano

Venini A Canne Bottle 'Elixir' by Gio Ponti Venice Murano

By Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini A Canne Bottle 'Elixir' by Gio Ponti Venice Murano A vintage bottle 'a canne' with polychrome rods in blue, green, and transparent glass. Manufactured in 1989 by Venini, Veni...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 2004, handmade in Italy
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 2004, handmade in Italy

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 2004, handmade in Italy

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02, in Aquamarine opalino glass, Diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand using the traditional m...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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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 Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Space Age Murano Glass Square Wall Sconce
1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Space Age Murano Glass Square Wall Sconce

1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Space Age Murano Glass Square Wall Sconce

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This stunning piece is a 1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini "Corteccia" Murano Glass Wall Sconce, a striking example of Space Age Italian design and Murano glass artistry. The light fixt...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Venini Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Venini Italian Murano Vase
Venini Italian Murano Vase

Venini Italian Murano Vase

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

An Italian Murano art glass handkerchief vase by Venini Murano, circa late-20th century, Italy. A beautiful combination of green art glass hues - Emerald green and chartreuse green m...

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Late 20th Century Italian Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Vase “Post Moderno” Gianni Versace for Venini Murano
Vase “Post Moderno” Gianni Versace for Venini Murano

Vase “Post Moderno” Gianni Versace for Venini Murano

By Gianni Versace, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Vase “Post Moderno” Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy (founded in 1921). Beyond his renowned fashion creations, Versace also collaborated with prestigious furniture and access...

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

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Blown Glass

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 Furniture

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Blown Glass

"Tessuto Velato", Iconic  Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
"Tessuto Velato", Iconic  Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

"Tessuto Velato", Iconic Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Bochum, NRW

A "tessuto velato" iconic piece by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Clear glass with green and black or green and white, vertically fused threads.(essuto). Opaque surface matt finish, horiz...

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa. Art Déco Murano glass vanity mirror for Venini, Italy, 1930s
Carlo Scarpa. Art Déco Murano glass vanity mirror for Venini, Italy, 1930s

Carlo Scarpa. Art Déco Murano glass vanity mirror for Venini, Italy, 1930s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Art Déco Murano glass vanity mirror by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy 1930s. Round perimeter of "Torciglione" style handmade Murano glass, with polished bronze links, and a central b...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

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Bronze

Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950
Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950

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

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Blown Glass

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 Camer Glass, Venini

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 Furniture

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Steel

Mid-century murano glass chandelier Eliche by Venini Italy 1960s
Mid-century murano glass chandelier Eliche by Venini Italy 1960s

Mid-century murano glass chandelier Eliche by Venini Italy 1960s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Embark on a journey through time and craftsmanship with the "Eliche" Murano glass chandelier, a masterpiece born in the 1960s by the ingenuity of Venini & Co. This era marked the...

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

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Metal

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 Furniture

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Metal

Venini Ritagli Glass Vase in Iridescent Green and Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi
Venini Ritagli Glass Vase in Iridescent Green and Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi

Venini Ritagli Glass Vase in Iridescent Green and Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in iridescent green and aquamarine designed by Fulvio Bianconi in 1989. Perfect for indoor home decor as a flower vase or statement piece for any room. Numbered edi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini Bolle Tall Glass Vase in Grey and Blue-Green by Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Bolle Tall Glass Vase in Grey and Blue-Green by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Bolle Tall Glass Vase in Grey and Blue-Green by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in grey and blue-green designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 10 cm diameter...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Bamboo Murano Glass, Signed 2014, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Bamboo Murano Glass, Signed 2014, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Bamboo Murano Glass, Signed 2014, Made in Italy

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Deco vase, model 707.10, produced in 2014, diamond signed Venini on the base and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperworks. The Dec...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano 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 Furniture

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Chrome

1960s 3 Massive Tronchi Wall Sconces from Venini , Italy
1960s 3 Massive Tronchi Wall Sconces from Venini , Italy

1960s 3 Massive Tronchi Wall Sconces from Venini , Italy

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Massive Venini 3 tiers wall sconces made of 17 thick texturized glass tube . Chrome structure with 6 ceramic E26/E27 socket rated at 60 watt each . Measure 31 in. high by 18.5 i...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

Minimal Venini Round Blu Bowl Glass Murano 1984 Signed Italian Design
Minimal Venini Round Blu Bowl Glass Murano 1984 Signed Italian Design

Minimal Venini Round Blu Bowl Glass Murano 1984 Signed Italian Design

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Minimal Venini round blu bowl glass Murano 1984 signed Italian Design.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass Flush Mount by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy, 1970s

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy, 1970s

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Murano Reticello glass Flush mount by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Series -Tessuto-, Italy, 1970s. Hand-blown from white and clear Murano glass in spiral shape, ceiling mo...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano
Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano

Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Item e7111 A rare example of the 'Tessuto' series designed by Carlo Scarpa ca. 1940. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice. Thin v...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Murrine Plate Serpente by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1940s
Large Murrine Plate Serpente by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1940s

Large Murrine Plate Serpente by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1940s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Murrine Plate Serpente by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1940s A large murrine bowl of the Serpente series designed by Carlo Scarpa ca. 1940. Manufactured by Venini Murano...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

VENINI Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Limited Edition 16/199, 2016
VENINI Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Limited Edition 16/199, 2016

VENINI Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Limited Edition 16/199, 2016

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Timeless Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 034.78, in Zanfirico Amethyst and Black, Limited Edition 16/199, Signed 2016 with box and certificate A perfect gift for design lovers — an aut...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Murano Italian Green Glass Bottle Vase Incisi Serie, 2004
Venini Murano Italian Green Glass Bottle Vase Incisi Serie, 2004

Venini Murano Italian Green Glass Bottle Vase Incisi Serie, 2004

By Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian glass bottle vasec with stopper, “Incisi” series, in two-color submerged glass with surface entirely worked by grinding produced by Venini Murano, Venini trademark 2004 engra...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Avory Murano Glass, Signed 2007, handmade in Italy
VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Avory Murano Glass, Signed 2007, handmade in Italy

VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Avory Murano Glass, Signed 2007, handmade in Italy

By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Dorici vase in Avory Murano Glass, model 793.16, produced in 2007 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Refined Dorici vase by Venini, designed by Monica ...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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 Venini, Paolo 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 Furniture

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Brass

Venini Italy 85s Colorless Murano Glass Bowl With Blue Decoration Mid-Century
Venini Italy 85s Colorless Murano Glass Bowl With Blue Decoration Mid-Century

Venini Italy 85s Colorless Murano Glass Bowl With Blue Decoration Mid-Century

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Palermo, IT

Venini Italia, Production Murano, Italy ca. 1985. Colorless glass bowl with blue decoration on the bottom. Signed as per photo. From the photos I tried to point out the peculiarity, ...

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

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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 Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, 1960s
Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, 1960s

Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Mid-Century Modern XL Venini chandelier. The light consists 162 original Murano glass crystals on a metal base consisting of 3 tiers. A true jewel for your home. Details Creator:...

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

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Crystal, Chrome, Metallic Thread

VENINI vase Yemen multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2014, Design by Sottsass
VENINI vase Yemen multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2014, Design by Sottsass

VENINI vase Yemen multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2014, Design by Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Yemen multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2014 and designed by Ettore Sottsass with original box and paperwork. The Yemen vase, designed by Ettore ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass
Venini Monofiore Balloton Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton small vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. Monofiori breaks with tradition in 1970 and then does it again in 2016. But its essen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

VENINI vase Oman Murano Glass Numbered edition 10, Signed 2015 Sottsass
VENINI vase Oman Murano Glass Numbered edition 10, Signed 2015 Sottsass

VENINI vase Oman Murano Glass Numbered edition 10, Signed 2015 Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Oman Murano Glass Numbered edition 10, Signed 2014 and designed by Ettore Sottsass with original box and paperwork. Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1994, the Oman vase...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s

Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s A Fazzoletto vase in opaline and rose glass with clear glass overlay. It was manufactured in the 1950s by Venini, Venice a...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Grey and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Grey and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Grey and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in grey colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or stron...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Grape and Bamboo by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Grape and Bamboo by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Grape and Bamboo by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ando Time Hourglass, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is a limited edition of 49 art pieces (per color) plus an additional 20 P.d.A. a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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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 innovat...

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

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Murano Glass

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 Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Black Belt Otto Short Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino
Venini Black Belt Otto Short Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino

Venini Black Belt Otto Short Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in crystal and grass green with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Opaline Murano Glass Vase for Venini , circa 1970, Italy.
Opaline Murano Glass Vase for Venini , circa 1970, Italy.

Opaline Murano Glass Vase for Venini , circa 1970, Italy.

By Venini

Located in Brussels, BE

Elegant Murano glass vase for Venini, circa 1970, Italy. Red and pale pink opaline . Dimensions: 36 cm H, diameter: 17 cm . Good condition, with is original round Venini sticker. All...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Multicolor Glass Pendant Light
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Multicolor Glass Pendant Light

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Multicolor Glass Pendant Light

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Norwood, NJ

A rare and visually arresting pendant light designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, circa 1950s–60s. This sculptural handblown Murano glass fixture features Vignelli’s signat...

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

Materials

Brass

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924 Rare mouth blown (vetro soffiato) art glass vase, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1924. Manufactured by Ve...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

VENINI vase Monofiore Mint Green and Red Murano glass, Limited Edition 127/199
VENINI vase Monofiore Mint Green and Red Murano glass, Limited Edition 127/199

VENINI vase Monofiore Mint Green and Red Murano glass, Limited Edition 127/199

By Venini, Laura de Santillana

Located in Venezia, IT

Limited edition 127/199 VENINI vase Monofiore 100.14 Mint Green and Red colors, handmade in Italy, 2017, Signed with original box e certificate. Condition: Excellent vintage conditio...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Furniture

Materials

Steel

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 Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s
Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s

Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s A rare Venini art glass bowl of the 'Diamante' series. Heavy transparent glass with a ...

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

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.
Questions About Venini Furniture
  • 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.
  • 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.

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