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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
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

Odalische Small Glass Vase in Rio Green  by Leonardo Ranucci

Odalische Small Glass Vase in Rio Green by Leonardo Ranucci

By Leonardo Ranucci, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sensual movements dance mysteriously in enchanted oriental nights. Additional information: Material: Blown opal Color: Green river Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 34 cm Available in othe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Red & Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Red & Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vase "Regina" Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini, Murano
Vase "Regina" Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini, Murano

Vase "Regina" Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini, Murano

By Venini, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vase "Regina" Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini, Murano A vase of the "Re and Regina" series designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini in 1996. Satin finished antique white glass...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Abat Jour Table Lamp in Violet, Amethyst and Wisteria by Venini
Abat Jour Table Lamp in Violet, Amethyst and Wisteria by Venini

Abat Jour Table Lamp in Violet, Amethyst and Wisteria by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Abat Jour table lamp with white fabric shade, chromium-plated stand and hand-made blown glass elliptical elements. Its combination of white and color make it a subtle yet playful add...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Marito E Moglie Vase in Glass and Marble by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Marito E Moglie Vase in Glass and Marble by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Marito E Moglie vase in tea/black/milk-white with marble base by Ettore Sottsass. Limited edition 99 art pieces. Composition of portoro-marble base and blown glasses finished ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Abaco Ceiling Light in Milk White by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Venini Abaco Ceiling Light in Milk White by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ceiling light in handmade-blown glass. Year of manufacture: 1998 Metal: Chromium-plated Light source: 6 x max 60W E14 Color: Shade: Milk white Spheres: Crystal “Filigrana” mil...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Venini Table Lamp 'Model 832' by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, 1960s, Italy
Large Venini Table Lamp 'Model 832' by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, 1960s, Italy

Large Venini Table Lamp 'Model 832' by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, 1960s, Italy

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in München, BY

Extremely rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass table lamp. Designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1960s, Murano, Italy. Executed in Murano glass shad...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Unique Venini tronchi chandelier
Unique Venini tronchi chandelier

Unique Venini tronchi chandelier

$78,390Sale Price|20% Off

Unique Venini tronchi chandelier

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

Unique and huge Venini chandelier, model Tronchi from 1980. 80cm diameter for 550 cm meter high.

Category

Late 20th Century Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Ron Arad

By Ron Arad, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with round body and glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Di...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 3 Available
Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 3 Available

Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 3 Available

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...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal

Venini Rhythm 11-Element Pendant Lights in White by I M Lab

Venini Rhythm 11-Element Pendant Lights in White by I M Lab

By I M Lab, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rhythm suspension lamp, designed by I M LAB and manufactured by Venini, is characterized by a single element that can be employed by itself or can be repeated infinite times. Each si...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Green & Crystal by Ron Arad
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Green & Crystal by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Green & Crystal by Ron Arad

By Venini, Ron Arad

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with round body and glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Di...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Aquamarine & Crystal by Ron Arad
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Aquamarine & Crystal by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Aquamarine & Crystal by Ron Arad

By Venini, Ron Arad

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with round body and glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Di...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Bhusanam Table Lamp in Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Bhusanam Table Lamp in Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Bhusanam table lamp in Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered Edition for year Year of Manufacture: 1994 - 2017 Metal: Blue Painted Color: Aquamarine Measurements: Ø 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licata Banded Murrine Vase
Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licata Banded Murrine Vase

Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licata Banded Murrine Vase

By Venini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Incalmo vase is a rare collaboration between Paolo Venini and Riccardo Licatta. Presented at the XXVII Biennial of Venice in 1956. Provenance: collecti...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

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...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 Venini, Carlo Scarpa

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

Materials

Metal

1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano glass sconces, horizontal or vertical mounting
1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano glass sconces, horizontal or vertical mounting

1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano glass sconces, horizontal or vertical mounting

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Catania, CT

Rare set of four wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1960s, showcasing the iconic thick Vetro Corteccia (bark glass). Each applique is crafted from the same text...

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Chandelier of Brass and Murano Glass Venini 1950.
Chandelier of Brass and Murano Glass Venini 1950.

Chandelier of Brass and Murano Glass Venini 1950.

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Chandelier Venini model Tony Zuccheri Murano glass, 1950.

Category

1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

"Membrane" Murano glass table lamp by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, italy
"Membrane" Murano glass table lamp by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, italy

"Membrane" Murano glass table lamp by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, italy

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

Venini is one of the most famous and luxurious brand of Murano glass lightings. It collaborated with Toni Zuccheri since the beginning of 1960's. From this association came out the "...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Chrome

Venini Regina Smoky Pulegoso Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, 2011
Venini Regina Smoky Pulegoso Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, 2011

Venini Regina Smoky Pulegoso Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, 2011

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Regina 515.14 Beautiful smoked satin-finished glass created using the Pulegose technique and metallic leaf decoration, Signed 2011 and accompanied by its original Venini ...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, 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 Paolo Venini, 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

Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s
Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s

Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A Pezzato Americano bowl in yellow, green, straw and black colored glass designed by Fulvio Bianconi in 1950. Manufactured by Venini, Venice ca. 1950s. With acid etched signature "Ve...

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Venini Sommerso Murano Vase
Large Venini Sommerso Murano Vase

Large Venini Sommerso Murano Vase

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

Large Venini Sommerso Murano Vase

By Venini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large murano glass vase marked Venini, most likely by Fulvio Bianconi, in the Sommerso technique, clear glass with red, yellow and orange canes.

Category

20th Century Italian Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Reticello Glass Chandelier by Venini
Murano Reticello Glass Chandelier by Venini

Murano Reticello Glass Chandelier by Venini

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Murano glass chandelier decorated in reticello glass, made by Venini Glass and Att. to be designed by Carlo Scarpa. An elegant spherical design with br...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Petite Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Design Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Petite Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Design Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 1970s

Petite Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Design Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 1970s

By Venini, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning Murano glass Flush mount light designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s Brass plate gathers 18 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. High ...

Category

1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Paolo Venini and Massimo Pistilli for Venini "Pallotta" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
Paolo Venini and Massimo Pistilli for Venini "Pallotta" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s

Paolo Venini and Massimo Pistilli for Venini "Pallotta" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s

By Massimo Pistilli, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Naples, IT

Rare table lamp, Pallotta model. Designed and made by Studio Venini, circa 1970. This design consists of a transparent smoked globe made of glass. Inside the lamp are several polychr...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Sommersi Oro Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1990
Venini Sommersi Oro Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1990

Venini Sommersi Oro Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1990

By Venini, Laura Diaz de Santillana

Located in New York, NY

Laura Diaz de Santillana (b. 1955) for Venini Sommersi Oro vase from Laura series, Italy, 1980. This elegant hand-blown Murano glass vase is an exquisite celadon green color with gol...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Large Italian Mid-century Murano Glass "Bambu" Wall Sconces by Venini
Pair of Large Italian Mid-century Murano Glass "Bambu" Wall Sconces by Venini

Pair of Large Italian Mid-century Murano Glass "Bambu" Wall Sconces by Venini

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Large, Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano / Venetian glass wall lights or sconces in a thick, opaque clear glass; and composed in an abstracted tree bark pattern, known as "...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Vide poche or ashtray by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990s
Vide poche or ashtray by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990s

Vide poche or ashtray by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990s

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Hand made murano glass ashtray or vide poche by designe Ettore Sottsass for Venini. The piece is signed underneath and we believe it to be limited to 97 pieces. 1990s - italy Good...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Murano Flush Mount  Wall lights from the Bambù series, made in Italy 1950
Venini Murano Flush Mount  Wall lights from the Bambù series, made in Italy 1950

Venini Murano Flush Mount Wall lights from the Bambù series, made in Italy 1950

By Venini

Located in Almelo, NL

Venini Murano Flush Mount / Wall light from the Bambù series, made in Italy in the 1950s. Midcentury Large Venini Murano Flush Mount / Wall light from the Bambù series, made in Ita...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975
Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975

Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975

By Venini

Located in Brussels, BE

Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

VENINI Murano Glass "Totem" Floor or Table Lamp by Toso & Massari Italy 2001
VENINI Murano Glass "Totem" Floor or Table Lamp by Toso & Massari Italy 2001

VENINI Murano Glass "Totem" Floor or Table Lamp by Toso & Massari Italy 2001

By Toso, Massari & Associates, Venini, Noti Massari, Gaetano Pesce, Renato Toso

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Rare Postmodern "Totem" floor or table lamp by Renato Toso, Noti Massari, and Associates for the premier Murano glassworks: Venini. Constructed of a diamond shaped metal base, under...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron, 1950, Italy
Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron, 1950, Italy

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron, 1950, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini chandelier Murano glass iron, 1950, Italy.

Category

1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini 'Tronchi" Round Ballroom Chandelier
Venini 'Tronchi" Round Ballroom Chandelier

Venini 'Tronchi" Round Ballroom Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Hanover, MA

Monumental round flush mount "tronchi" tube chandelier by Venini. Three tiers. 52 inches diameter, 30 inch drop. 6 inch polished brass banded mounting pan, mirror polished stainles...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

Venini Murano double ring glass bowl. Label signed
Venini Murano double ring glass bowl. Label signed

Venini Murano double ring glass bowl. Label signed

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful murano glass bowl, is in double ring center, signed Venini , Italia and also label .

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Gae Aulenti ‘Gea’ Polychrome Murano Glass Vase for Venini, 2003
Gae Aulenti ‘Gea’ Polychrome Murano Glass Vase for Venini, 2003

Gae Aulenti ‘Gea’ Polychrome Murano Glass Vase for Venini, 2003

By Gae Aulenti, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

This striking ‘Gea’ polychrome glass vase was designed by Gae Aulenti (1927–2012) for Venini in 1995 and produced in 2003. The sculptural spherical form, measuring 30 cm in diameter ...

Category

Early 2000s Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Double Incalmo Blown Glass Vase
Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Double Incalmo Blown Glass Vase

Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Double Incalmo Blown Glass Vase

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Uccle, BE

Among the many designs and different techniques he experimented within his collaboration with Venini, Fulvio Bianconi used the "A incalmo" technique which requires great mastery from the glassblowers. This is an "a doppio incalmo" vase which simply means a double incalmo. Cylindrical vase, composed of three distinct colors. The base in black glass, the middle part in red glass and the upper part in blue glass. The vases were obtained by merging several "rings" of molten glass. Designed in 1951, the vase is in very good condition. It was produced in the 1950s and bears the acid seal "venini murano italia". The vase is published in many books, and is sometimes misattributed to Thomas Stearns who will be inspired by these forms and these particular techniques developed by Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini and also Ricardo Licata...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano handmade blown glass chandelier design by Gio Ponti for VENINI Official‬
Murano handmade blown glass chandelier design by Gio Ponti for VENINI Official‬

Murano handmade blown glass chandelier design by Gio Ponti for VENINI Official‬

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

The desire to make a stylistic renewal, while remaining faithful to the fine craftsmanship of the Italian tradition, constitutes the solid basis on which the perfect collaboration between the Venini company and the designer Gio Ponti is founded And it is from this synergy that the Gio Ponti 99.80 series was created in 1946: the combination of clean lines and bright colours still make it a classic appreciated by connoisseurs all over the world Its absolute originality derives from the alternation of curved arms, each in glass of a different colour. “Everything in the world must be full of colour” - Gio Ponti Blown glass chandelier consisting of two spherical elements coloured red and sapphire, transparent coloured glass arms and green bottom...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of white glass pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Pair of white glass pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Pair of white glass pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A pair of hand-blown white no. 011.11 glass pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. It...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Blue Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s
Blue Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s

Blue Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s

By Pierre Cardin, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Blue No. 820 wall or ceiling fixture manufactured by Venetian glass specialist Venini for Pierre Cardin in the 1970s. The outer layer of the lamp is made of Murano glass which is bl...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal

Alioth Floor Lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Limited Series, Venini Murano
Alioth Floor Lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Limited Series, Venini Murano

Alioth Floor Lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Limited Series, Venini Murano

By Alessandro Mendini, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Alioth is a luminaire from the “Galassia” series designed by Alessandro Mendini and presented by Venini at the Euroluce fair in Milan. The base is in matt black metal, the very thin...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal

Venini Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy, Mid-Century, 20\" Diameter
Venini Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy, Mid-Century, 20\" Diameter

Venini Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy, Mid-Century, 20\" Diameter

By Venini

Located in Naples, IT

Glass ashtray or centrepiece worked with the submerged glass technique. Production: Venini, Italy.

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Chandelier 1960s (x1 AVAILABLE)
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Chandelier 1960s (x1 AVAILABLE)

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Chandelier 1960s (x1 AVAILABLE)

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in New York, NY

One of the three glass designs Toni Zuccheri created for Venini, corteccia or bark glass was impressed with a pattern resembling the gnarald surface of tree bark. Not only was the ...

Category

1960s European Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Textured Venini Chandelier
Textured Venini Chandelier

Textured Venini Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Red Lion, PA

This is a beautiful rare Venini chandelier. It is vintage with hand blown textured Murano glass tubes. The height can be adjusted with the chain...

Category

Mid-20th Century Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Amber Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s
Amber Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s

Amber Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s

By Venini, Pierre Cardin

Located in Rotterdam, NL

No. 820 amber wall-bracket or ceiling fixture manufactured by Venetian glass specialist Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s. The outer layer of the lamp is mad...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal

Murano Signed Glass Sculpture By Venini In Turquoise, Sapphire Blue Orange Green
Murano Signed Glass Sculpture By Venini In Turquoise, Sapphire Blue Orange Green

Murano Signed Glass Sculpture By Venini In Turquoise, Sapphire Blue Orange Green

By Venini

Located in North Miami, FL

This unbelievable RARE vintage glass Italian Murano object or sculpture or glass sword has the most gorgeous colors, signed Venini Murano Itlalia". A piece de resistance. It looks even more amazing in person; the color saturation and brilliance is exquisite. The range of colors are: sapphire blue from the middle to the tip turquoise, emerald green, red, amber/orange, black with gold aventurine, white, etc. Most likely one of a kind. It is fantastic! This could be great displayed in a custom lucite box...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

'Pulpo' Vase by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Italy 2006
'Pulpo' Vase by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Italy 2006

'Pulpo' Vase by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Italy 2006

By Gae Aulenti, Venini

Located in Hellouw, NL

A sculptural glass piece from one of Italy’s most influential postwar designers. The 'Polpo' vase by Gae Aulenti was produced by Venini in a limited edition of 50 in 2006 and carries...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Corner wall lamp by Paolo Deganello for Venini
Corner wall lamp by Paolo Deganello for Venini

Corner wall lamp by Paolo Deganello for Venini

By Paolo Deganello, Venini

Located in Lugo, IT

Wall sconce for wall corner by Paolo Deganello for Venini. It has been re-elected and the replaced parts are present. Thank you

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Sheet 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.