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.
$685Sale Price|37% Off
Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 7 leaves XL , Italy 1980
By Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Venini wall lamp in Murano glass with iridium glass. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best in design. This pair of sconces is in good condition. Venini is ...
Crystal
1960s Venini Tronchi Texturized Glass Tube Chandelier 10 Lights , Italy
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Venini texturized tronchi massive glass tube chandelier with 10 lights . 28 glass tube . Contain 5 E12 candelabra socket and 5 E26 Edison base socket . Mesure 23 in. wide by 31...
Metal
1 of 2 Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount light by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s
By Venini, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers gather many structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. High quality and...
Brass
Set of Six Handcrafted Murano Glass Hexagonal Tumblers by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
This exquisite set of six vibrant tumblers, meticulously handcrafted on the island of Murano demonstrates the exceptional techniques of masterful glassblowing artistry. Inspired by ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine & Green Murano Glass 90th, Signed 2011
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
Timeless Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02 90th anniversary, in Aquamarine and Green opalino glass, diamond-engraved Venini 2011 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Venini, Murano, circa 1950s.
By Venini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
An elegant pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Venini, Murano, circa 1950s. Each sconce features a finely crafted reticello glass shade, showcasing the delicate crisscross latt...
Brass
VENINI Bolle vase, Green & Pink with yellow details, year 2011, 90° anniversary
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Opalino 90th anniversary vase, model 706.24, produced in 2011, signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. The Venini Bolle...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Clear Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Venini, Italy
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall sconces of crystal glass pipes with brass details. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces by Venini. Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order and ready to use....
Glass
Venini SAS Ceiling Flush mount, italian 1960 Murano glass
By Venini
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Murano glass flush mount ceiling edited by the famous Venini Italian and Murano glass producer. It is a special order (65 pieces) originally set in a hotel in the area of Bologne, I...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Carlo Scarpa Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian chandelier from the island of Murano. This piece has a brass frame that supports an impressive array of 178 Murano glass, eggplant-colored, polyhedral shaped pieces. Illumina...
Brass
Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
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...
Art Glass
$669Sale Price|19% Off
Venini Murano Glass and Brass Hole Holder 1940
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Original and Elegant photo frame for chest of drawers or coffee table, something really elegant to keep at home.
Brass
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini "Fazzoletto" Vase, ca. 1950
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Bochum, NRW
A vintage Murano hand blown 'fazzoletto'/handkerchief art glass vase. Deigned by Fulvio Bianconi, for the Venini Company, circa 1950, the vase has a red and white decoration of alte...
Glass
Wall Lamp Bark Glass Design Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1968
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in taranto, IT
splendid original Venini applique, signed at the base, made up of 10 bark glasses designed with sugar tones Measures: height about 35 centimeters, excell...
Murano Glass
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...
Art Glass
VENINI Lady Purple Murano Glass, Signed 2016, handmade in Italy
By Venini, Leonardo Ranucci
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Lady vase (2016) signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. The gently flared rim and balanced proportions enhance the richness of the colo...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Vase Fazzoletto in Green, Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase Fazzoletto in Green, Fulvio Bianconi 1950s A Fazzoletto vase in transparent green glass. Manufactured in the 1950s by Venini, Venic...
Art Glass
Venini Murano Italian Midcentury "Triedri" Serie Glass Chandelier 1960s
By Venini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design chandelier or pendant lamp from the “Triedri” series designed and produced by Venini Murano, composed of Triedri elements in solid crystal and amber ...
Metal
Large Tronchi Murano Glass chandelier by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s
By Kalmar Lighting, Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers gather many structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. High quality and...
Brass
VENINI Hourglass Grey/Red Limited Edition pcs 61/199 year 2016
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI Hourglass Grey/Red Limited Edition pcs 61/199 year 2016 A striking example from Venini’s contemporary production, executed with the refined ch...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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...
Art Glass
Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Venini hand blown Murano glass "Filigrana" sphere pendant, Italy, 1950s, atributed to designer Carlo Scarpa. Brass mounted in conical shape showing its elegant and clean lines desi...
Brass
1 'of 2' Amber Murano 20" Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Brass, P. Venini VeArt 1960
By VeArt, Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with star-shaped amber Murano glass flowers on a gilded brass frame. Designed by Paolo Venini. Star-shaped glasses resembles flowers. Chandelier illuminate...
Gold Plate, Brass
$836Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Murano Glass
$155,386 / item
Venini Poliedri Sfera Small Murano Glass Chandelier
By Peter Marino, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Poliedri Sfera small Murano glass chandelier. Modular elements are elements in glass, which are hand-blown and handcrafted, and used to compose the chandeliers. The modular elements are called: Polyhedrons, canes, ribbons, Trilobo, Trihedrons, Balloton spheres, plates, and many more. It was back in 1958 when this impressive chandelier made its debut at the Brussels Expo...
Murano Glass
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 ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
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...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vetro Sommerso Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1930s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetro Sommerso Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1930s A vetro sommerso bollicine bowl designed by Carlo Scarpa ca. 1936. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice in the 1930s....
Art Glass
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...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Wall Mounted Soap Dish Signed Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This highly elegant Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Wall Mounted Soap Dish Signed Venini originates from Italy, Circa 1970. Featur...
Murano Glass
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:...
Crystal, Chrome, Metallic Thread
$3,201 / item
Venini Tits Applique Wall Sconce by Studio Job
By Venini, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tits applique wall sconce, designed by Studio Job and manufactured by Venini, is part of the Mae West collection named after the prehistoric sex symbol, it refers to Salvador Dali’s ...
Glass
VENINI Opalino 90th vase Green Murano Glass, Signed 2012, handmade in Italy
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Opalino 90th anniversary vase, model 706.24, produced in 2012, signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Unusued and preserved in excellen...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Green Venini & C., Murano Sommero a Bollicine Bowl by Carlo Scarpa c.1930s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Oakland, CA
Venini & C., Murano glass Sommero a Bollicine bowl c.1930s designed by architect Carlo Scarpa (1902-1978). Bubbly overlaid glass colorless and green with bursts of bubbles. A rounded...
Art Glass
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 ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Orange by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
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...
Metal
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...
Art Glass
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
Glass
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...
Chrome
VENINI Hourglass Orange/Aquamarine Limited Edition pcs 17/199 year 2009
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI Hourglass Orange/Aquamarine Limited Edition pcs 17/199 year 2009 A striking example from Venini’s contemporary production, this Hourglass vase...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
VENINI vase Veronese Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 188/199, Signed 1996
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Venezia, IT
Exceptional Venini Veronese vase, model 600.05, produced in 1996 as a limited edition of only 199 pieces. This example is numbered 188/199, signed on the base, and accompanied by its...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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 Venini manufacturing with large glass sphere with shiny white and brown stripes on...
Brass
Pair of Venini Murano Glass wall sconces metal structure 1960s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of beautiful and sculptural Venini Wall Lamps with Murano glass and metal frames from 1960.
Metal
Rare VENINI Fazzoletto Uva/Violet Murano Glass Signed 2013 made in Italy
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
Collectable and rare Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00, in double layer Violet glass with "uva" color inside, Venini 2013 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vase “Smoking” designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy
By Gianni Versace, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
Vase “Smoking” designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy (founded in 1921). Beyond his renowned fashion creations, Versace also collaborated with prestigious furniture and ...
Blown Glass
VENINI vase Re Aquamarine bubble and Bronze Murano Glass, 90° Anniversary
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase RE 515.13 Aquamarine bubble and Bronze color Murano Glass, Signed 2012 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork and also a rare "cleaning kit" Part of t...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Venini Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, Italy 1940s
By Venini
Located in Milan, IT
A refined pair of Italian flush mount ceiling lights attributed to Venini, dating from the 1940s. Each fixture features a substantial hand-blown clear Murano glass diffuser with an e...
Brass
Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s
By Mazzega, Venini
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare mid-century amber noodle Murano glass flush mount by Venini or Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s. The chandelier is made of over 100 Mazzega Murano glass elements and gilt metal fram...
Metal
VENINI Cinesi Vase Red Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa, Signed 2013, Made in Italy
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Cinesi vase, model 513.02, produced in 2013 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of Venini’s historic Cinesi collection, this vase reflects the eleg...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Chandelier "Tronchi" by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
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...
Murano Glass
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 2004, handmade in Italy
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Venezia, IT
Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00, in Aquamarine opalino glass, Diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand using the traditional m...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Ando Time Hourglass in Grape and Bamboo by Tadao Ando
By Tadao Ando, Venini
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...
Glass
$1,001 / item
Labuan Small Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...
Blown Glass
VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, handmade in Italy
By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Dorici vase in Red Murano Glass, model 793.16, produced in 2005 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Refined Dorici vase by Venini, designed by Monica Gu...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Large Vase in Milk White by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto glass vase, designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different sizes. Original designed in 1948. Indoor use only. ...
Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Amber/Milk White Murano Glass
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
Murano Glass
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 ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,500Sale Price|75% Off
Venini Seven-Tiered Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1975
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very impressive seven-tiered chandelier with glass crystals that have polished angled ends. Crystals are placed very close to not show any lightbulbs! Brass skeleton frame work and b...
Brass
Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Vase in Light Blue and Lattimo Glass ca. 1933
By Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Vase in Light Blue and Lattimo Glass ca. 1933 A light blue Venini vase with lattimo glass rim and base. Designed by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini ca. 1933. Venini ...
Art Glass