Paolo Venini Lighting
Italian, 1895-1959
While Venini & Co.'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.
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.
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 Paolo Venini chandeliers, serveware, table lamps, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Paolo Venini
Venini Wall Sconce White Murano Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large wall mount with Murano glass rods on a brass frame. Each clear Murano glass rod includes white stripes, making the glasses shimmer white. Heavy duty. With this light yo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
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Brass
VENINI - TRILOBI model chandelier - murano glass - ITALY 1950s
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI - original 1950s murano glass chandelier in perfect condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini Ceiling Pendant
By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini ceiling pendant by Ludovico Diaz De Santillana.
Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1970s.
Reticello glass, brass and plastic glass holder.
Overall drop is adjustable, can b...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
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Brass
Large Elegant Six-Tier Cristal Venini Chandelier, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Gorgeous multi six-tier triedri glass chandelier with several glass crystal prisms and brass-plated steel frame. The crystals are meticulously cut in such a way that radiate the ligh...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Venini Lighting
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Brass
Pair of Venini "drop" wall lights, 2 levels, Murano glass, Italy, 1970
By Paolo Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare pair of "drop" wall lights by Venini designed and produced in Murano, Italy in the 1970s. Cascading drops spread over two levels ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Italian Murano Glass Sphere by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1980s
By Paolo Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous large hand blown Murano pendant light using the highly skilled reticello technique of Venetian Glass Masters.
The color if the glass is shiny white.
The pendant glass is sus...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
Venini Chandelier “FILIGRANA“ Murano Glass Crome Italia, 1930
By Paolo Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini chandelier “FILIGRANA“ Murano glass crome Italia, 1930.
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1930s Italian Other Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Unique Italian XXL 1960s Pendant Lamp with Murano Glass Flowers by VeArt
By VeArt, Paolo Venini
Located in München, DE
Unique, very rare, huge original 1960s pendant lamp or chandelier.
Manufactured by VeArt. Made in Italy.
Chromed metal frame with hand blown green tinted to clear
Murano glass shades...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Venini Chandelier in Murano "Tronchi" Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Argelato, BO
Large Venini chandelier in Murano glass, Italy, 1960s
It is a chandelier of great elegance, capable of illuminating even a medium-large space...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
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Glass
$3,102 Sale Price
20% Off
Scarpa & Venini Diamante Murano Glass Lamp
By Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini
Located in Winter Park, FL
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Diamante Murano glass table lamp. Hand-blown smoke color with twisting form. Brass base and neck. Rewired with new socket.
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Paolo Venini Lighting
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Art Glass
1960s Venetian Chandelier, Transparent Blown Murano Glass, Style of Venini
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Vintage Venetian chandelier with transparent blown murano glass tubes in beautiful pyramid shapes with structured designs, mounted on a si...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Monumental Murano glass lamp by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Murano glass lamp by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini.
Striking lamp from his Fasce Verticali series, with a new custom white linen shade.
Dimensions listed (16 in. diameter x 4...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Linen, Murano Glass
Italian Brass and Murano Amber Glass Tear Drop Wall Lights by Paolo Venini, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Paris, France
A beautiful original vintage Italian pair of wall lamps designed by Paolo Venini in the 1960s in brass and Murano glass surmounted at the top by a half moon crown of curved brass rod...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Paolo Venini Lighting
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Brass
Studio Venini "Pallotta" Lamp
By Paolo Venini, Massimo Pistilli
Located in Hanover, MA
Studio Venini model 821 'Pallotta' table/floor lamp, Murano, Italy, circa 1966.
Smoke-coloured 'talpa' glass sphere with a bevel cut opening filled with an assortment of mouth blown...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
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Murano Glass
Venini Chandelier “FILIGRANA“ Murano Glass Crome Italia, 1930
By Paolo Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini chandelier “FILIGRANA“ Murano glass crome Italia, 1930.
Category
1930s Italian Other Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wall Sconces by Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of hand blown wall sconces by Venini. In excellent condition with almost no wear. New wiring. Glass is sculptural like a frozen tr...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Crystal Cascading Chandelier by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1970s
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pendant lamp was designed by Paolo Venini for Venini during the 1970s, in Italy. It features a brass plate were dozens of frosted glass drops fall creating a layering effect wit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
VENINI "Filigrana " Chandelier Murano Glass Metal Crome 1930 Italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional filigree ball chandelier VENINI 1930s
Height 105.
Only the bowl 35cm.
Category
1930s Italian Other Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
VENINI N 8 Sconces Glass Filigree Brass 1930 Italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Collection of n 8 Appliques VENINI 1930 Italy
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1930s Italian Other Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,241 / item
Italian Modern Handblown Glass Chandelier, Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Modern Handblown Glass Chandelier, Venini.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Fine Venini Handblown Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Paolo Venini
Located in Queens, NY
Fine Venini Handblown glass and brass chandelier.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paolo Venini Lighting
VENINI "Filigrana " Chandelier Murano Glass Metal Crome 1930 Italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional filigree ball chandelier VENINI 1930s
Height 105.
Only the bowl 35cm.
Category
1930s Italian Other Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Murano Glass Applique with Nickeled Metal support , Italy 1982
By Paolo Venini
Located in Sacile, PN
Bubble Glass by Paolo Venini, dated 1920 circa.
The sconce has glazed clear white ubble glass and a red glass base. The support is in nickeled metal.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights
By Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights
Model 5258
Italy 1940s
Handblown glass, brass
Exquisite glass making technique.
Price is for one light.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,500 / item
Paolo VENINI - Lampadario mezza filigrana - MURANO 1970
By Paolo Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Paolo VENINI - Lampadario di grande qualità come tutte le cose di VENINI fatte a MURANO, Made in ITALY.
Il lampadario e in ottimo stato di conservazione, funzionante .
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Pair of Sputnik Wall Lamps or Sconces by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960
By VeArt, Paolo Venini
Located in Wilnis, UT
An outstanding set of two sputnik chandeliers designed by Paolo Venini, manufactured by VeArt in Italy, circa 1960.
These eye-catching lamps have a high quality chrome metal base with many arms holding flower shapes made from high quality Murano glass. The lamps are crafted with an excellent eye for detail. When lit, the lamps emit a wonderful warm light that is nicely diffused by the glass. This rare set would make a beautiful eyecatcher in any Mid-Century Modern interior.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Paolo Venini (1895–1959) emerged as one of the leading figures in the production of Murano glass and an important contributor to twentieth-century design.
Venini was born in the town of Cusano near Milan, Italy. After serving in the Italian army in World War I, he trained as a lawyer and began his practice in Milan. He soon developed an acquaintance with Giacomo Cappellin, a native of Venice who owned a Milan antiques...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Venini Lighting
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Chrome, Metal
Venini Eclectic Glass and Iron Applique
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Italian eclectic wall sconce designed by the great master glassmaker Venini, from the 1960s, of fine Italian manufacture.
It has the supporting structure made of durable iron, which...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Iron
$1,397 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Monumental Glass and Polished Chrome Chandeliers, Venini for Camer
By Paolo Venini
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Monumental Glass and Polished Chrome Chandeliers, Venini for Camer
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Italian Modern Sconces by Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Modern Sconces by Venini
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
$8,800 / set
Rare table lamp by Paolo Venini inciso, sommerso, pesante Ed.Venini, Italy 1950
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Renens, CH
Rare Venini Table Lamp – Inciso, Sommerso, Pesante – Italy, 1950
This lamp is a beautiful example of Venini's signature elegance and sublime craftsmanship.
Designed directly by Pao...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Triedri Crystal Chandelier by Paolo Venini, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Glamorous Mid Century Modern "Triedri" Crystal Chandelier designed by Paolo Venini with 85 triangular crystal prisms. The chandelier features 3 light ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Italian Murano Glass Blue Drops Chandelier by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning rare Paolo Venini chandelier with Murano blue glass drops.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid Century Brown Murano Glass Drops Chandelier by Paolo Venini, 1960s
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This large Murano brown glass drops and caramel colour crystals chandelier was made and designed by Venini in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,600 Sale Price
64% Off
Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Chandelier Tronchi, by Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Midcentury Italian Murano glass chandelier Tronchi, by Venini.
This vintage hanging lamp is composed of elements in hand-blown glass tubes or icicles called "Tronchi" because of its shape that resembles a bark.
These glass icicles are hung on the frame in three levels.
height 50 cm, plus 52 cm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano glass table lamp Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
Paolo Venini’s glass table lamp is a stunning piece of art, crafted with exquisite Murano glass. The lamp features vibrant colors and unique shapes, showcasing the skillful artistry ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian International Style Antique Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Paolo Venini Mushroom Murano Table Lamp
By Paolo Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beutifull Mushroom-shaped table lamp, Murano glass by Paolo Venini 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini 12" Sommerso Inciso Blue / Amber Lamp, Three Line Acid Etched
By Paolo Venini
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful shaded lamp by Paolo Venini for Venini from the mid 1950's. The lamp is "sommerso" which in English literally means "submerged". This technique is used to create several layers of glass (usually with different contrasting colors) inside a single object. This bottle appears to be clear glass incased in blue / amber glass. The surface of the lamp base is "inciso" which in English means engraved or incised, this process is done by hand on a grinding wheel...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Brass and Murano Amber Glass Tear Drop Chandelier by Paolo Venini, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Paris, France
A beautiful original vintage Italian chandelier designed by Paolo Venini in the 1960s in brass and Murano glass, this pendant is surmounted at the top by a crown of curved brass rods...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ceiling Lamp Crystal Paolo Venini, Italy, years 1980
By Paolo Venini
Located in Biella, IT
Paolo Venini Italy made Murano ceiling lamp design vintage years ’80 in crystal "quadrilobi" perfect condition A.
Measure the glass 20 inches high x 17 diameter. The total high mo...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage-Wandleuchte Blatt von Tomaso Buzzi für Venini 1930er Jahre
By Paolo Venini
Located in Aachen, DE
Transparentes Glas mit Goldflitter-Einschmelzungen, diagonal gerippt und innenseitig sandartige raue Oberfläche, unbeschädigt, Höhe 43cm.
Ausgestattet mit funktionierendem Zugschal...
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1930s Italian Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Venini Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Venini handmade transparent glass pendant lamp with lacquered metal structure. The lamp consists of 34 individual pentagonal prisms glass pieces that form a round chandelier.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
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Metal
Pair of Scarpa & Venini Murano glass lamps
By Paolo Venini
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Scarpa & Venini Murano glass lamps. "Diamante Obelischi Model 9034" Lamps By Paolo Venini & Carlo Scarpa. Circa 1934. Stamped "Mad...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Hendcrafted Venini Glass Wall Light, Italy, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Madrid, ES
Handmade transparent Venini glass wall lamp with lacquered metal structure. The lamp consists of 10 individual pentagonal prisms glass units and metal details.
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1960s Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Venini Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Venini handmade transparent glass pendant lamp with lacquered metal structure. The lamp consists of 67 individual pentagonal prisms glass pieces that form a round chandelier.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Paolo Venini lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Paolo Venini lighting 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 Paolo Venini lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Paolo 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 VeArt, Archimede Seguso, and Barovier. Prices for Paolo Venini lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $264 and can go as high as $27,739, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,301.
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