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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
Four-Tier Murano Cut Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s
Four-Tier Murano Cut Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s

Four-Tier Murano Cut Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful Venini chandelier, Murano glass, Italy 1970s. Featuring four cascading tiers of handblown clear crystal prisms suspended from a polished brass ring, creating dazzling light...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Very Large Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Glass Pendant
Very Large Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Glass Pendant

Very Large Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Glass Pendant

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pendant was designed by Italian designer and architect Massimo Vignelli. Inspired by an onion, this model is called the Cipolla, and was created in two sizes. At 18", this is th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Rare Tomaso Buzzi "Tulip-Shaped Lattimo Incamiciato" Sconces, Venini, 1930s
Rare Tomaso Buzzi "Tulip-Shaped Lattimo Incamiciato" Sconces, Venini, 1930s

Rare Tomaso Buzzi "Tulip-Shaped Lattimo Incamiciato" Sconces, Venini, 1930s

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptional and extraordinarily rare pair of tulip-shaped wall sconces designed by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Murano, circa 1932–1934. These museum-quality examples of Italian deco...

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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Rare Set of Four Carlo Scarpa Reticello Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1940s
Rare Set of Four Carlo Scarpa Reticello Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1940s

Rare Set of Four Carlo Scarpa Reticello Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1940s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally elegant and rare set of four wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano, circa 1940s. Each sconce features a beautifully proportioned cup-shaped diffu...

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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Rare Pair of Carlo Scarpa Reticello Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1940
Rare Pair of Carlo Scarpa Reticello Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1940

Rare Pair of Carlo Scarpa Reticello Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1940

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally elegant and rare pair of wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano, circa 1940s. Each sconce features a beautifully proportioned cup-shaped diffuser...

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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Pendant in White & Oyster Glass
Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Pendant in White & Oyster Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Pendant in White & Oyster Glass

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pendant was designed by Italian designer and architect Massimo Vignelli. Inspired by an onion, this model is called the Cipolla, and was created in two sizes. At 14", this is th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Rare Venini 'Fortress of Solitude' Glass & Chrome Crystal Chandelier, Murano
Rare Venini 'Fortress of Solitude' Glass & Chrome Crystal Chandelier, Murano

Rare Venini 'Fortress of Solitude' Glass & Chrome Crystal Chandelier, Murano

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This wonderful chandelier was designed and made in Italy by Venini. This is an unconventional model, and I have never seen another in my career. It features 5 bays of crystals hangin...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Chrome, Steel

Pair of Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Murano Glass Sconces Green Gold, 1940s
Pair of Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Murano Glass Sconces Green Gold, 1940s

Pair of Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Murano Glass Sconces Green Gold, 1940s

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally refined pair of wall sconces designed by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini during the 1940s, embodying the architect's unmistakable ability to translate classical elegance int...

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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 9 leaves XXL , Italy 1980
Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 9 leaves XXL , Italy 1980

Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 9 leaves XXL , 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 ...

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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 7 leaves XL , Italy 1980
Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 7 leaves XL , Italy 1980

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 ...

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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Set of 3 Murano Flush Mounts by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Set of 3 Murano Flush Mounts by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Set of 3 Murano Flush Mounts by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian Murano flush mount or wall light with blue details / Made in Italy by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960s Measures: width 16 inches, length 16 inches, height 5 inch...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini "Mezzo Diamante" Murano Glass Sconces, 1940s Pair
Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini "Mezzo Diamante" Murano Glass Sconces, 1940s Pair

Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini "Mezzo Diamante" Murano Glass Sconces, 1940s Pair

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally rare pair of Murano glass wall sconces attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, circa 1940, showcasing one of the master's most celebrated surface treatments: t...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Vintage pendant lamp Membrane by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s
Vintage pendant lamp Membrane by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s

Vintage pendant lamp Membrane by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Rare beautiful pendant lamp Membrane by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pa...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Murano Italian Midcentury "Triedri" Serie Glass Chandelier 1960s
Venini Murano Italian Midcentury "Triedri" Serie Glass Chandelier 1960s

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 ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

1960s Venini "Trilobi" Murano Glass Italian Design Pair of Ceiling Lamps
1960s Venini "Trilobi" Murano Glass Italian Design Pair of Ceiling Lamps

1960s Venini "Trilobi" Murano Glass Italian Design Pair of Ceiling Lamps

By Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

42 glass pendant for each lamp 7-light for each Original 1960s Great manufacture Excellent condition 2 small chips (look the picture) One metal hook not original (look the ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

VENINI Opalino 90th vase Red, Gold and White Glass, 2010 Limited Edition 237/399
VENINI Opalino 90th vase Red, Gold and White Glass, 2010 Limited Edition 237/399

VENINI Opalino 90th vase Red, Gold and White Glass, 2010 Limited Edition 237/399

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Special Edition Venini Opalino vase, model 706.23, produced in 2010 as a limited edition of only 399 pieces on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the most famous italian glass F...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Design Gio Ponti Art Glass Bottle "Morandiana (V)" Venini Murano, 1950s
Italian Design Gio Ponti Art Glass Bottle "Morandiana (V)" Venini Murano, 1950s

Italian Design Gio Ponti Art Glass Bottle "Morandiana (V)" Venini Murano, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Odense, DK

An exceptionally refined "Morandiana (V)" art glass bottle designed by Gio Ponti for Venini in the 1950s, exemplifying the architect-designer's celebrated exploration of pure geometr...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

VENINI 90th Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2012, Italy
VENINI 90th Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2012, Italy

VENINI 90th Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2012, Italy

By Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Opachi vase 90th anniversary, model 513.00, in Ivory Murano opaline glass, designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1960 and produced in 2012. Part of Venini’s refined Opachi collection, ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
Carlo Scarpa Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

1966 Rare Arredoluce Table Lamp with Murrine Glass Insert from Venini , Italy
1966 Rare Arredoluce Table Lamp with Murrine Glass Insert from Venini , Italy

1966 Rare Arredoluce Table Lamp with Murrine Glass Insert from Venini , Italy

By Venini, Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Rare Arredoluce ( Angelo Lelii ) table lamp made of enameled metal , brass insert and colorfull murrine glass beads made by Venini , a most unique masterfull partenership in the g...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Venini Murano Glass and Brass Hole Holder 1940
Venini Murano Glass and Brass Hole Holder 1940

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.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Venini for Disaronno Amber and White Fused Glass Ice Bucket, Murano Italy
Venini for Disaronno Amber and White Fused Glass Ice Bucket, Murano Italy

Venini for Disaronno Amber and White Fused Glass Ice Bucket, Murano Italy

By Venini

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Modernist vintage ice bucket has abstract geometric decor of fused white glass on transparent amber colored glass with controlled bubbles effect. The piece has two small rounded han...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1921
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1921

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1921

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1921 Rare mouth blown (vetro soffiato) art glass vase, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1921. Manufactured by Ve...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Gio Ponti for Venini, A Canne Polychrome Vase, Murano, circa 1950s
Gio Ponti for Venini, A Canne Polychrome Vase, Murano, circa 1950s

Gio Ponti for Venini, A Canne Polychrome Vase, Murano, circa 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A commanding example of the a canne technique by Gio Ponti for Venini, executed in a generous upright trumpet form with a gently undulating, free-formed rim. Vertical canes of colore...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini 24 Karat Gold Inclused Sphere Glass Egg Paperweight
Venini 24 Karat Gold Inclused Sphere Glass Egg Paperweight

Venini 24 Karat Gold Inclused Sphere Glass Egg Paperweight

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Italian handblown glass egg paperweight sculpture with 24-karat gold orb inclusion at center. Engraved signature on bottom, Venini, Italia.

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

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Murano Art Glass Vases
Pair of Murano Art Glass Vases

Pair of Murano Art Glass Vases

By Venini

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of Murano art glass vases in the tradition of great Italian glass manufacturers like Venini.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Massive Venini 'Fortress of Solitude' Tiered Glass Chrome Chandelier Italy 1960
Massive Venini 'Fortress of Solitude' Tiered Glass Chrome Chandelier Italy 1960

Massive Venini 'Fortress of Solitude' Tiered Glass Chrome Chandelier Italy 1960

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This chandelier is absolutely monumental. In my 30 years in this industry, I have never seen one quite like this. This masterpiece features 5 tiers of crystals, in with 21 bays total...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Pair of Model "5777" Reticello Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 30s
Rare Pair of Model "5777" Reticello Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 30s

Rare Pair of Model "5777" Reticello Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 30s

By Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally rare and historically important pair of Murano glass wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini during the 1930s, documented in the Venini Luce catalogue as mo...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 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...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine & Green Murano Glass 90th, Signed 2011
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine & Green Murano Glass 90th, Signed 2011

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...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, "Pezzato" Vase, Murano, circa 1950–51
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, "Pezzato" Vase, Murano, circa 1950–51

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, "Pezzato" Vase, Murano, circa 1950–51

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A superb example of Fulvio Bianconi's iconic Pezzato series for Venini, executed in the polychrome tessere technique. Sections of colored glass — cobalt, teal, emerald, burgundy, and...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Tits Applique Wall Sconce by Studio Job
Venini Tits Applique Wall Sconce by Studio Job

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Model 4035/50 21" Pendant in Cream & White Glass
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Model 4035/50 21" Pendant in Cream & White Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Model 4035/50 21" Pendant in Cream & White Glass

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pendant was designed by Italian designer and architect Massimo Vignelli. It uses the Fasce Verticale technique, also used on the classic 'Cipolla' models. It meshes perfectly wi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

VENINI vase Veronese Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 188/199, Signed 1996
VENINI vase Veronese Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 188/199, Signed 1996

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...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Bolle vase, Green & Pink with yellow details, year 2011, 90° anniversary
VENINI Bolle vase, Green & Pink with yellow details, year 2011, 90° anniversary

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...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Opalino 90th vase Green Murano Glass, Signed 2012, handmade in Italy
VENINI Opalino 90th vase Green Murano Glass, Signed 2012, handmade in Italy

VENINI Opalino 90th vase Green Murano Glass, Signed 2012, handmade in Italy

By Venini, Paolo 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...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

2 Modern White & aqua Murano Table Lamps by Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca.1994
2 Modern White & aqua Murano Table Lamps by Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca.1994

2 Modern White & aqua Murano Table Lamps by Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca.1994

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Two Beautiful table lamps in white and aqua swirl hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini " and da...

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1990s Italian Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Wall Lamp Bark Glass Design Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1968
Wall Lamp Bark Glass Design Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1968

Wall Lamp Bark Glass Design Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1968

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Tronchi Murano Glass chandelier by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s
Large Tronchi Murano Glass chandelier by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s

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...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Triedri Curvati Aquamarine Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini, Italy
Triedri Curvati Aquamarine Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini, Italy

Triedri Curvati Aquamarine Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini, Italy

By Carlo Nason, Venini

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

A breathtaking chandelier, handcrafted from aquamarine-colored, curved “Triedri” Murano glass and gold-plated brass. Designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy. Measurements: dia...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare pair of "Reticello" wall sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1940s
Rare pair of "Reticello" wall sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1940s

Rare pair of "Reticello" wall sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1940s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally elegant and rare pair of wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano, circa 1940s. Each sconce features a beautifully proportioned cup-shaped diffuser,...

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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s

Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Rome, IT

Wall lamp sconce in white and amber murano glass by the Italian designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal

Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Aquamarine, Grape and Mint by Tadao Ando
Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Aquamarine, Grape and Mint by Tadao Ando

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Aquamarine, Grape and Mint by Tadao Ando

By Tadao Ando, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ando Cosmos vase, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is made of three vases that create a sphere when united. Crystal version is available ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s

Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in High Point, NC

A green glass and metal pendant light designed by Massimo Vignelli and produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1960s. In fair vintage condition, with light wear consistent with age and use. P...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Venini Poliedri Sfera Small Murano Glass Chandelier

Venini Poliedri Sfera Small Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini, Peter Marino

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

VENINI Lady Purple Murano Glass, Signed 2016, handmade in Italy
VENINI Lady Purple Murano Glass, Signed 2016, handmade in Italy

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...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, 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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Hourglass Orange/Aquamarine Limited Edition pcs 17/199 year 2009
VENINI Hourglass Orange/Aquamarine Limited Edition pcs 17/199 year 2009

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano 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

Materials

Steel

VENINI Hourglass Grey/Red Limited Edition pcs 61/199 year 2016
VENINI Hourglass Grey/Red Limited Edition pcs 61/199 year 2016

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Canne' Model 4034 10" Pendant Red & White Glass
Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Canne' Model 4034 10" Pendant Red & White Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Canne' Model 4034 10" Pendant Red & White Glass

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pendant was designed by Italian designer and architect Massimo Vignelli. It uses the Fasce Verticale technique, also used on the classic 'Cipolla' models. Dubbed the 'Canne', th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Venini Bianconi Murano Pink White Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase
Venini Bianconi Murano Pink White Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase

Venini Bianconi Murano Pink White Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white Zanfirico ribbons with pink and black lines Italian art glass decorative fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianc...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1958-1960 A rare and historically significant wall sconce by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, the Poliedri modules - individual hand-bl...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Steel

Venini Gio Ponti Two-Light Wall Light in Multicolor

Venini Gio Ponti Two-Light Wall Light in Multicolor

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wall light in multicolor handmade-blown glass. Numbered Edition Year of Manufacture: 1946 Metal: Gold-plated with chain Color: Multicolor Wall light: 2 lights x max 60W E14 C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown 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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