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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
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

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Brass, Gold Leaf

VENINI vase Anni Trenta Turquoise Murano Glass, Signed 2008, handmade in Italy
VENINI vase Anni Trenta Turquoise Murano Glass, Signed 2008, handmade in Italy

VENINI vase Anni Trenta Turquoise Murano Glass, Signed 2008, handmade in Italy

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Elegant Venini “Anni Trenta” vase in hand-blown Murano glass, featuring a refined low bowl silhouette with a wide flared rim and softly rounded body. This example is signed and comes...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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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

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Crystal

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

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 Rare Rectangular Treccia Murano Glass Wall Mirror Model No. 66 circa 1939
Venini Rare Rectangular Treccia Murano Glass Wall Mirror Model No. 66 circa 1939

Venini Rare Rectangular Treccia Murano Glass Wall Mirror Model No. 66 circa 1939

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Carlo Scarpa for Venini rare rectangular wall mirror model no. 66 in clear a treccia Murano glass, brass and silvered mirror glass, Murano, Italy, circa 1939. An exceptional early V...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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 Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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

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Murano Glass

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

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Metal

Set of Six Handcrafted Murano Glass Hexagonal Tumblers by Carlo Scarpa
Set of Six Handcrafted Murano Glass Hexagonal Tumblers by Carlo Scarpa

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 ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ceiling lamp in Cordonato glass and brass, produced by Venini Murano, Italy, 1948
Ceiling lamp in Cordonato glass and brass, produced by Venini Murano, Italy, 1948

Ceiling lamp in Cordonato glass and brass, produced by Venini Murano, Italy, 1948

By Venini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

A rare ceiling chandelier produced by the Venini glassworks in the 1940s. Burnished brass frame, Cordonato glass shade. Excellent condition, original electrical system, new one insta...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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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 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 14", this is th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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

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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Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Lantern by Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano Italy 1926-1930 model 5040
Art Deco Lantern by Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano Italy 1926-1930 model 5040

Art Deco Lantern by Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano Italy 1926-1930 model 5040

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Art Deco Lantern Model 5040 by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano, Circa 1928* _Murano Glass_ Art Deco lantern, model 5040, by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano, circa ...

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1920s Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano 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

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Art 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

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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 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

1 'of 2' Amber Murano 16" Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Brass, P. Venini VeArt 1960
1 'of 2' Amber Murano 16" Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Brass, P. Venini VeArt 1960

1 'of 2' Amber Murano 16" 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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Gold Plate, 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

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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

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Art 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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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 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

Materials

Metal

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 Venini, Tobia Scarpa

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

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

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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 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...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

VENINI Dogon Vase Red color Murano Glass, Signed 2009, Made in Italy
VENINI Dogon Vase Red color Murano Glass, Signed 2009, Made in Italy

VENINI Dogon Vase Red color Murano Glass, Signed 2009, Made in Italy

By Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Dogon vase, model 706.86, produced in 2009 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. The Dogon vases belong to Venini’s latest generation of opaline glass crea...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-blown Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Hand-blown Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Hand-blown Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Hand-blown glass pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. Lightly twisted white and yell...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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 Venini, Ettore Sottsass

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

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

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

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

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Murano 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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Veronese Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 186/199, Signed 1996
VENINI vase Veronese Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 186/199, Signed 1996

VENINI vase Veronese Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 186/199, Signed 1996

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Veronese 600.05 Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 186/199, 1996, Signed with original box e certificate. We recently had the rare opportunity to acquire an extraordina...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Green Venini & C., Murano Sommero a Bollicine Bowl by Carlo Scarpa c.1930s
Green Venini & C., Murano Sommero a Bollicine Bowl by Carlo Scarpa c.1930s

Green Venini & C., Murano Sommero a Bollicine Bowl by Carlo Scarpa c.1930s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

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 rou...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

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 Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa, 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

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Brass

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 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...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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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 Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Modern Purple and Black Murano Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
1960s Modern Purple and Black Murano Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

1960s Modern Purple and Black Murano Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1960s Murano glass vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, is a stunning example of Italian glass artistry, blending modernist aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. Ha...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

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

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s
Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s

By Venini, Mazzega

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

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

Venini Opalino Large Grey Milk White Inside Glass Vase

Venini Opalino Large Grey Milk White Inside Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Orange by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Orange by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Poliedri Sfera Small Murano Glass Chandelier

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano 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 inn...

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

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Murano 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 Venini, Tadao Ando

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

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Glass

VENINI vase Re Satin Red and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2014, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Re Satin Red and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2014, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Re Satin Red and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2014, Made in Italy

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase RE 515.13 Satin-finished Red and Bronze color Murano Glass, Signed 2014 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Principe s...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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 Angelo Lelii, Venini, 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

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Metal, Brass

Set of six Venini Murano "Esagonali" Glasses by Carlo Scarpa
Set of six Venini Murano "Esagonali" Glasses by Carlo Scarpa

Set of six Venini Murano "Esagonali" Glasses by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini

Located in Vienna, AT

Elevate your glassware collection with this exquisite set of six handcrafted Murano glass tumblers by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. These incredible thin and very lightweight glasses demo...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano 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

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Brass, Metal

Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier
Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier

Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier. It can be mounted straight to ceeling like a plafond or hanging down like shown in the pictures. The light consists 199 original Murano glass...

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

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Metal

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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