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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
A wonderful orignal 1960S Italian Murano glass ceiling light by Venini
A wonderful orignal 1960S Italian Murano glass ceiling light by Venini

A wonderful orignal 1960S Italian Murano glass ceiling light by Venini

By Venini

Located in London, GB

A wonderful orignal Italian Murano glass ceiling light by Venini with hanging Murano glass spheres around a central 5 light fitting. All suspended on chrome chains from a circular ch...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Chrome

Venini Battuto A Nido D’ape Glass Vase in Straw Yellow by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Battuto A Nido D’ape Glass Vase in Straw Yellow by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Battuto A Nido D’ape Glass Vase in Straw Yellow by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Battuto A Nido D’ape glass vase, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1940. Numbered edition per year. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 23...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Inciso Glass Bottle with Stopper by Paolo Venini
Inciso Glass Bottle with Stopper by Paolo Venini

Inciso Glass Bottle with Stopper by Paolo Venini

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Wheel carved glass. Venini label adhered to bottom. Provenance: Private collection, FL.

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Large Vase of the 'Pesanti' Series, Paolo Venini for Venini, Murano 1952
Large Vase of the 'Pesanti' Series, Paolo Venini for Venini, Murano 1952

Large Vase of the 'Pesanti' Series, Paolo Venini for Venini, Murano 1952

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A large vase in thick amethyst glass with circular decoration on the neck. Designed by Paolo Venini in 1952, manufactured by Venini, Murano Venezia. Model number 1522. Acid stamp "ve...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Wonderful Vintage Handkerchief Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Murano Art Glass Vase
Wonderful Vintage Handkerchief Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Murano Art Glass Vase

Wonderful Vintage Handkerchief Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Murano Art Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Vintage Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Handkerchief Art Glass Vase In Mustard Yellow & White Interior, Signed And Dated On Underside Retains Venini Murano Made In Italy Stick...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini Murano Riccardo Licata Black Orange Mosaic Italian Art Glass Large Bowl
Venini Murano Riccardo Licata Black Orange Mosaic Italian Art Glass Large Bowl

Venini Murano Riccardo Licata Black Orange Mosaic Italian Art Glass Large Bowl

By Venini, Riccardo Licata

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, large and rare, vintage Murano hand blown mosaic white, black and orange murrines Italian art glass decorative bowl. The piece is documented to designer and painter Riccar...

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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine

Trilobo Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Italy 1970s
Trilobo Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Italy 1970s

Trilobo Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Trilobo ceiling lamp by Venini, Italy 1970s. Metal and Murano Glass. Cm 67,00 x 78,50. Very good condition.

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

Venini Opalino Large Apple Green Milk White Inside Glass Vase

Venini Opalino Large Apple Green 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. Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

VENINI - TRILOBI model chandelier - murano glass - ITALY 1950s
VENINI - TRILOBI model chandelier - murano glass - ITALY 1950s

VENINI - TRILOBI model chandelier - murano glass - ITALY 1950s

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI - original 1950s murano glass chandelier in perfect condition

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

Materials

Metal

Venini Murrine Opache Plate in Black with Red Details by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Murrine Opache Plate in Black with Red Details by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Murrine Opache Plate in Black with Red Details by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Murrine opache plates, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, are available in four different versions. handmade glass with “murrine” technique. Numbered edition per ye...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Monofiore Apple Green Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
Venini Monofiore Apple Green Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana

Venini Monofiore Apple Green Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana

By Laura de Santillana, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Monofiori glass vase in apple green by Laura de Santillana. “Monofiori” blown handmade glass with stoppers in various forms and colors. Item ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

Pair of Venini Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, Italy 1940s
Pair of Venini Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, Italy 1940s

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...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Large Venini Sigaro Pendant Fixture by Massimo Vignelli
Large Venini Sigaro Pendant Fixture by Massimo Vignelli

Large Venini Sigaro Pendant Fixture by Massimo Vignelli

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini sigaro pendant in lemon yellow with colored ban striped bottom, designed by Massimo Vignelli. Rare extra large (20") size. Perfect condition, curr...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Vase, "A Macchie", model 4321
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Vase, "A Macchie", model 4321

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Vase, "A Macchie", model 4321

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Zurich, CH

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Vase, "A Macchie", model 4321 Fulvio Bianconi(Italy, 1915-1996) Fulvio Bianconi, Vase, "A Macchie", model 4321, signed Venini Murano Italia. Circa 1950. ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Tobia Scarpa Battuti Vase in Amber Murano Glass
Tobia Scarpa Battuti Vase in Amber Murano Glass

Tobia Scarpa Battuti Vase in Amber Murano Glass

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Battuti vase in Amber Murano glass by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz De Santillana for Venini. It evokes a lily standing tall, in tones of Amber and Grape. Its translucent appearance...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass
Venini Tiara Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass

By Francesco Lucchese, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tiara small vase in amber and horizon Murano glass by Francesco Lucchese for Venini. The art of glassmaking meets the endless potential of light. A jewel-l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Gray and Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Gray and Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Piatto Di Tapio in gray/aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala. Numbered Edition for year. “Piatto di Tapio” blown plate with thick handmade center, realized with the “incalmo” techniqu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light
A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light

A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light

By Venini

Located in London, GB

A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light white swirling line design on an opaque background. With solid brass top and ring. Re wired with new brass fitti...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Venini 'Trilobo' chandeliers. Italy c1960
Pair of Venini 'Trilobo' chandeliers. Italy c1960

Pair of Venini 'Trilobo' chandeliers. Italy c1960

By Venini

Located in London, GB

Pair of Venini 'Trilobo' chandeliers. Clear and pale amber glass Stamped 'Venini' The chandeliers can be hung on chains so drop is adjustable. Height of chandelier without chain...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal

Venini Tessuti Battuti Vase in Red by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Tessuti Battuti Vase in Red by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Tessuti Battuti Vase in Red by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tessuti Battuti vases, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, feature a blown handmade glass body with bicolored “Filigrana” stripes then...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

Tobia Scarpa Battuto Vase for Venini
Tobia Scarpa Battuto Vase for Venini

Tobia Scarpa Battuto Vase for Venini

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Tobia Scarpa Battuto Vase for Venini

By Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

Tobia Scarpa Battuto Vase for Venini, model no. 8067, blown glass with acid frosted surface, engraved 'venini italia' Dimensions: 12.25" high 7.2...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

Venini Tiara Large Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass
Venini Tiara Large Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Large Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass

By Francesco Lucchese, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tiara large vase in amber and horizon Murano glass by Francesco Lucchese for Venini. The art of glassmaking meets the endless potential of light. A jewel-like creation that carries a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

2 Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Flush Mounts, Unused, ca 1970 Murano Glass
2 Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Flush Mounts, Unused, ca 1970 Murano Glass

2 Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Flush Mounts, Unused, ca 1970 Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful and large Mid-Century Modern flush mounts in white and clear hand blown Murano Glass in the "Tessuto" technique , manufactured by Venini, "New Old Stock " These flush mou...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, circa 1960
Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, circa 1960

Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, circa 1960

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Space Age pendant light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano glass, circa 1960 from the 'Membrana' series.

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Original 'CALZA' Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1960's
Large Original 'CALZA' Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1960's

Large Original 'CALZA' Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1960's

By Venini

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Original large Venini glass chandelier. Italy, Murano, 1960. A large chandelier with hand-blown "CALZA" amber and clear glass tubes. Made in Murano Italy. Metal frames with glass ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey by Giò Ponti
Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey by Giò Ponti

Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey by Giò Ponti

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Glass chandelier with gold-plated metal finishes and chain. An understated and elegant chandelier option particularly suitable to an entrance or living room environment. Also availab...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Vase Manto Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini, Murano
Vase Manto Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini, Murano

Vase Manto Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini, Murano

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vase Manto Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini, Murano A vase of the Manto series designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini. Fused coral-red, clear and black glass, surface with mat...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Venini, Murano, 1940s
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Venini, Murano, 1940s

Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Venini, Murano, 1940s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Murano glass chandelier designed by Venini, Murano, 1940s. It is made from Murano art glass and is composed of 3 glass cones set on a brass base. The glass is made using the techni...

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

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Metal, Brass

Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Murrine Romane vase in multi-color by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. These Murrine are called “roman” due to their graphic signs and because the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass Lampshade, 1940, Italy
Venini Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass Lampshade, 1940, Italy

Venini Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass Lampshade, 1940, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Lampada da tavolo Venini Misure solo della struttura vetro senza paralume. Height 38cm. Large 18 cm.

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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Large White Milk White Inside Glass Vase

Venini Opalino Large White 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

Materials

Glass

Venini Murano Orange Cased Glass Pendant 1950's
Venini Murano Orange Cased Glass Pendant 1950's

Venini Murano Orange Cased Glass Pendant 1950's

By Venini

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Classic Venini Murano dark orange and white, cased glass pendant chandelier. Very elegant UFO-"disco volante" shape. Height can be adjusted to desired length.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Rare High Society Inciso Wine Glasses Set of 4
Venini Rare High Society Inciso Wine Glasses Set of 4

Venini Rare High Society Inciso Wine Glasses Set of 4

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare set of 4 wine High Society glasses circa 1975 by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini , great condition a rare set to find. 3 are perfect one has a chip on the bottom as shown...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Labuan 706.01 Glossy Lattimo - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Labuan 706.01 Glossy Lattimo - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Labuan 706.01 Glossy Lattimo - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Labuan 706.01 Collection: Labuan Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase. The Labuan collection ev...

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2010s Italian Venini Furniture

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Glass

Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Acquamare - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Acquamare - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Labuan 706.62 Large Acquamare - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Labuan 706.62 - Large Collection: Labuan Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase. The Labuan colle...

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2010s Italian Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Red - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Red - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Labuan 706.63 Medium Red - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Labuan 706.63 Collection: Labuan Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase. Stories and mysteries o...

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2010s Italian Venini Furniture

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirl Glass Sconces Attributed to Venini, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirl Glass Sconces Attributed to Venini, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirl Glass Sconces Attributed to Venini, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Pair of elegant round wall sconces with hand blown swirl Murano glass set on a metal frame. Manufactured in Murano, Italy 1970s. Details Creator: Murano Dimensions: Diameter: 29...

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

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Metal

Venini Murano Signed Tiffany Blue Teal Italian Art Glass Teardrop Ring Dishes
Venini Murano Signed Tiffany Blue Teal Italian Art Glass Teardrop Ring Dishes

Venini Murano Signed Tiffany Blue Teal Italian Art Glass Teardrop Ring Dishes

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage set of 3 Murano hand blown Tiffany blue / teal green Italian art glass small bowls or dishes. The pieces are documented to the Venini company, circa 1950s. One of t...

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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Venini Fazzoletto 'Handkerchief Vase' Fulvio Bianconi
Venini Fazzoletto 'Handkerchief Vase' Fulvio Bianconi

Venini Fazzoletto 'Handkerchief Vase' Fulvio Bianconi

By Venini

Located in Sharon, CT

A beautiful Venini Fazzalleto vase of green and white Zanfirico. A Fulvio Bianconi Design. Acid signed on the bottom with the 'three line signature'. Venini Murano Italia

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

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Glass

Pair of Mid Century Ceiling Lights by Venini
Pair of Mid Century Ceiling Lights by Venini

Pair of Mid Century Ceiling Lights by Venini

By Venini

Located in Allerum, SE

Pair of 20th century Italian colored blown glass ceiling lights by VENINI. Ca 1960's Venice, Italy. Each lighting system is for 1 light bulb and the colored blown glass is secured by...

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

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Murano Glass

Venini Rare High Society Inciso Wine Glasses Set of 3
Venini Rare High Society Inciso Wine Glasses Set of 3

Venini Rare High Society Inciso Wine Glasses Set of 3

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare set of 3 wine High Society glasses circa 1975 by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini , great condition a rare set to find.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry 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

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Glass

Venini Satin 706.24 Large Te/Crystal - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Satin 706.24 Large Te/Crystal - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Satin 706.24 Large Te/Crystal - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Satin 706.24 - Large Collection: Opaline Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano glass ...

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2010s Italian Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Turquoise Shell Glass Dish, Murano, Italy, 1940s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Turquoise Shell Glass Dish, Murano, Italy, 1940s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Turquoise Shell Glass Dish, Murano, Italy, 1940s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Rare and highly collectible sculptural shell glass dish designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano, Italy, 1940s. Hand-blown in luminous turquoise glass, this exceptional work is el...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Pair of hand-blown glass orange pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini. This model was ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

Fulvio Bianconi "Fazzoletto" Vase for Venini
Fulvio Bianconi "Fazzoletto" Vase for Venini

Fulvio Bianconi "Fazzoletto" Vase for Venini

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Fulvio Bianconi "Fazzoletto" vase for Venini. Iridescent turquoise and sang-de-boeuf glass.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean by Venini

Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean 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

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Glass

Venini, Murano Glass Paperweight / Abstract Sculpture, Signed
Venini, Murano Glass Paperweight / Abstract Sculpture, Signed

Venini, Murano Glass Paperweight / Abstract Sculpture, Signed

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Venini paperweight / abstract sculpture with a traditional swirl ribbon design. This is signed and is shown with circle marker in last picture, very faded, but is (Venini I...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Glass

Ludovico Diaz De Santillana and Venini Murano Glass Mirror for Pierre Cardin
Ludovico Diaz De Santillana and Venini Murano Glass Mirror for Pierre Cardin

Ludovico Diaz De Santillana and Venini Murano Glass Mirror for Pierre Cardin

By Venini, Pierre Cardin

Located in Milan, IT

Ludovico Diaz De Santillana / Venini Murano Glass Mirror made for Pierre Cardin, Italy 1970s The mirror can be used as a table mirror with the original steel stand or a wall mirror....

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Bolle Vase in Straw-Yellow and Grass Green by Tapio Wirkkala

Bolle Vase in Straw-Yellow and Grass Green by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Perfection lies in the middle, striking the perfect balance. A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Straw Yellow and Apple Green. Two distinct spaces of colour that blend tog...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1960's
Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1960's

Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1960's

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Melbourne, VIC

The Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini is a stunning mid-century Italian masterpiece, blending light, geometry, and artisan glasswork. Scarpa's innovative design features...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Metal

Venini Multicolor Glass Upupa Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri

Venini Multicolor Glass Upupa Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Upupa in multi-color by Toni Zuccher. Numbered edition. Bronze structure with plumes applied when still hot. Color: Multi-color Dimensions: D 40 cm, H 38 cm Year of manuf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Bronze

Venini Vittoriale 12-Light Chandelier in Amber Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Venini Vittoriale 12-Light Chandelier in Amber Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Vittoriale 12-Light Chandelier in Amber Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vittoriale chandelier, designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi and manufactured by Venini, features a blown glass body with gold plated metal chain. Originally designed in 1926 is available...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

'Tessuti' table lamp by Venini Anni 70
'Tessuti' table lamp by Venini Anni 70

'Tessuti' table lamp by Venini Anni 70

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Table lamp, enameled aluminum, blown glass.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Aluminum

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Milk White Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Milk White Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Red by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Red by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Red by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zoe tavolo table lamp, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas and manufactured by Venini, features a lantern shape. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

21st Century Anni Trenta Small Glass Vase in Red by Venini

21st Century Anni Trenta Small Glass Vase in Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Designed in 1930, this blown glass creation flaunts essential, sinuous and well-balanced lines. As a tribute to the Golden Age, it reflects a "return to order...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Furniture

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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.