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

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

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

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

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Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Amber/ Milk White Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Amber/ Milk White Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini Puzzle Vase in Coral & Gray Glass by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Puzzle Vase in Coral & Gray Glass by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Puzzle glass in coral/Gray by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered edition for year. Hand-blown glass. Color: Coral/Gray Technique: Opal Dimensions: Ø 27 cm, H 40 cm Year of Manuf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

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

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Glass

VENINI -3 wall sconces  1950s murano glass and brass - ITALY 1950s
VENINI -3 wall sconces  1950s murano glass and brass - ITALY 1950s

VENINI -3 wall sconces 1950s murano glass and brass - ITALY 1950s

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI - 3 wall sconces,in murano reticello glass and en brass mount . They are sold individually or by choice of number. It was cleaned the brass and reelectrified. All 3 are perfec...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Anni Trenta Tall Glass Bowl in Red by Venini
Anni Trenta Tall Glass Bowl in Red by Venini

Anni Trenta Tall Glass Bowl in Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass bowl in marine red. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on 1stdibs. Dimensions: 18 cm diameter...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini Darpanah Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Darpanah Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Darpanah table lamp by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered Edition for year Year of Manufacture: 1994-2017 Metal White Painted Color: Milk-White/Sapphire/Pink Measurements: Ø 12....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

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

Venini Tall Tessuti Battuti Vase in Red by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

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

Pigmenti Large Vase in Glazed Ox Blood Red Glass by Venini

Pigmenti Large Vase in Glazed Ox Blood Red Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. PIGMENT is proposed in a rich colour palette and is created in two sizes. Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Glazed ox blood red Dimensions: Ø 14.5 x H 36.5 cm Available in other color options: Glazed amber, glazed red, glazed amethyst, glazed grape, opaline amber, opaline red...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

21st Century Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

21st Century Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Fulvio Bianconi E Paolo

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in murano, IT

An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its colour unique. The creative genius of Fulvio Bianconi makes its shape inimitable, recalling skirts sway...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Furniture

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Glass

Six Modern Table Lamps in Murano by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
Six Modern Table Lamps in Murano by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994

Six Modern Table Lamps in Murano by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful table lamp in white and blue swirl hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". Priced ind...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in  Rio Green by Venini

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Rio Green by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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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

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Blown Glass

Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Moka - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Moka - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Opalino 706.38 Small - Moka - Murano Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Opaline 706.38 - Small Collection: Opaline Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this iconic Murano glas...

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2010s Italian Venini Furniture

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Glass

Venini Anni Trenta Terra Floor Light in Milk White

Venini Anni Trenta Terra Floor Light in Milk White

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Anni Trenta Terra floor lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features sinuous lines, clearly reminiscent of the 1930s. Indoor use only. Dimensio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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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

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Glass

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

Venini Battuto A Nido D’ape Glass Vase in Horizon 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

Venini Bhusanam Table Lamp in Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Bhusanam Table Lamp in Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

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

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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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini Occhi Vase in White Glass by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa

Venini Occhi Vase in White Glass by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Occhi glass vase in crystal by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa. Blown handmade glass vases with the “Murrine” technique. Color: Cryst...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown 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 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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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 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Mid-Century Modern chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano glass, circa 1950-1960.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

VENINI - Toni ZUCCHERI -  Pair Sconces - Gold Murano glass - Italy 1950.
VENINI - Toni ZUCCHERI -  Pair Sconces - Gold Murano glass - Italy 1950.

VENINI - Toni ZUCCHERI - Pair Sconces - Gold Murano glass - Italy 1950.

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of appliques Murano glass with gold leaf, 1950. Murano glass.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

Venini Rare Pairs of Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825
Venini Rare Pairs of Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825

Venini Rare Pairs of Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini rare pairs of exquisite midcentury 1970s 'Petali' sconces model 5825 in transparent Murano glass with gold leaf inclusions, Italy, 1970s. These sculptural wall lights have a ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Pair of Venini Patchwork Murano Glass Sconces
Pair of Venini Patchwork Murano Glass Sconces

Pair of Venini Patchwork Murano Glass Sconces

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Red Lion, PA

Beautiful blue Italian Patchwork Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s Set of 2

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1970s Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Anemone Murano glass pendant by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1970s
Anemone Murano glass pendant by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1970s

Anemone Murano glass pendant by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1970s

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Anemone hand-blown glass pendant designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Murano glass specialist Venini in the 1970s. The colourful model that seems to have been inspired by sea...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Large Fazzoletto Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano
Large Fazzoletto Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano

Large Fazzoletto Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Murano

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Vienna, AT

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Fazzoletto glass-vase Murano from 1981. Colorless glass with tape paterns. Signed on the buttom: Venini Italia 81. Dimensions approx. Height 19.5 cm, width...

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini Trilobo Murano Glass and Steel Chandelier circa 1960 Made in Italy
Venini Trilobo Murano Glass and Steel Chandelier circa 1960 Made in Italy

Venini Trilobo Murano Glass and Steel Chandelier circa 1960 Made in Italy

By Venini

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Venini Trilobo Murano glass and steel chandelier circa 1960 Made in Italy Will require four chandelier bulbs. Venini—the world famous Italian gl...

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

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Steel

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 ...

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Orange Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Orange Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Orange Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Hand-blown glass orange pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini. This model was made in t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

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

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

By Venini

Located in Almelo, NL

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Chandelier in Murano to Venini Style, Art Deco, 1940
Chandelier in Murano to Venini Style, Art Deco, 1940

Chandelier in Murano to Venini Style, Art Deco, 1940

By Venini

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

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Chrome

Carlo Scarpa Battuto Vase, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Italy, 1940
Carlo Scarpa Battuto Vase, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Italy, 1940

Carlo Scarpa Battuto Vase, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Italy, 1940

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Zurich, CH

Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940 Hand-blown glass, battuto surface produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 24 cm (height) signed with two-line a...

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1940s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

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...

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Mid-20th Century Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Iconic Venini Esprit Chandelier, 1970
Iconic Venini Esprit Chandelier, 1970

Iconic Venini Esprit Chandelier, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rome, IT

This striking esprit chandelier was produced by Venini during the 1970s. Explosion of flowers, made with amber and clear precious Murano glasses. C...

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Glass

Floor Lamp Murano Blue and Red Glass by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s
Floor Lamp Murano Blue and Red Glass by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s

Floor Lamp Murano Blue and Red Glass by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Floor Lamp made of fine Murano Blue and Red Glass, realized by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini in 1950s. Very good condition.

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Venini Vaso Vetro di Murano 1950 Italia
Venini Vaso Vetro di Murano 1950 Italia

Venini Vaso Vetro di Murano 1950 Italia

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

RAFFINATO VASO IN VETRO DI MURANO DELLA VENINI LEGGERMENTE IRIDESCENTE DEL 1950 PROVENIENTE DA UNa villa Comasca.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Rare Art Glass Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano 1937
Rare Art Glass Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano 1937

Rare Art Glass Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano 1937

By Venini, Tyra Lundgren Carolina

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Rare Art Glass bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano 1937 A rare art glass bowl made of light green glass decorated with small air bubbles. Designed by Tyra Lundgren in 1937 and ...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini Large Glass Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Venini Large Glass Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Venini Large Glass Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

By Venini

Located in Montclair, NY

A documented Venini chandelier designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, the director and designer of famed glass house Venini from 1959-1985. Dome shade is hand blown clear glass with green stripes suspended from a gold plate on brass metal rod and dome ceiling canopy. Located in showplace antique + design center...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Several Clear Gold Glass Chrome Sconces by Venini, Italy 1970
Several Clear Gold Glass Chrome Sconces by Venini, Italy 1970

Several Clear Gold Glass Chrome Sconces by Venini, Italy 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful glass wall sconces featuring eleven long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with chrome details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Cleaned and well...

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

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Chrome

Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano Glass Table Mirror 'A Trecchia', 1930s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano Glass Table Mirror 'A Trecchia', 1930s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano Glass Table Mirror 'A Trecchia', 1930s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) Art Deco Glass Table Mirror handworked in twisted colourless Murano glass, the spiral design known as “a treccia” after its resemblance to a braid. The glass frame lined with a brass band, secured with a pierced trapezoid clip to the wooden back-plate, with brass folding...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Alessandro Diaz de Santillana Murano glass vase , signed 91  " Scozzesi"
Alessandro Diaz de Santillana Murano glass vase , signed 91  " Scozzesi"

Alessandro Diaz de Santillana Murano glass vase , signed 91 " Scozzesi"

By Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very nice Scozzesi work in this Venini murano glass designed by the well know artist Alessandro Diaz de Santillana.

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

1970 Boletus / Mario Ticco Venini Murano Glass Italian Design Table Lamp
1970 Boletus / Mario Ticco Venini Murano Glass Italian Design Table Lamp

1970 Boletus / Mario Ticco Venini Murano Glass Italian Design Table Lamp

By Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

"Boletus" Table Lamp design Mario Ticco Prod. Venini Italy, 1970 Pink Blown Glass Shade Chrome Metal Base Perfect condiction Perfect working order (one bulb light E24 max 100w) ba...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Venini Furniture

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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.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

VENINI Couple Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1949 italy
VENINI Couple Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1949 italy

VENINI Couple Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1949 italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of Wall Lights VENINI Glass Murano Brass

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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Venini, Murano, Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa c1960
Venini, Murano, Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa c1960

Venini, Murano, Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa c1960

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in London, GB

Beautiful 'Poliedri' chandelier designed by Tobia Scarpa for Venini, Murano in the 1960s The clear glass Poliedri pieces create a lovely soft diffused light.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925 A very large 'vetro soffiato' glass dish in amethyst transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice. Acid stamped signature 'venini murano ITALIA' on the base. Venini model number 1306. The dish has been manufactured in different sizes, this is the second largest version which is very rare. One of the early 20th century designs of Zecchin for Cappellin and Venini which motivated the muranese glass companies to set out for new shores. Good condition with some surface scratches. Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini set of two of Eight wall Lamps, Victor Model 80's
Venini set of two of Eight wall Lamps, Victor Model 80's

Venini set of two of Eight wall Lamps, Victor Model 80's

By Venini

Located in bari, IT

Wall lamp in Murano Lattimo glass with peach-colored cube. Craftsmanship. Engraved signature: Venini Italia 84. Modern antiques Made in Italy. A...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Blown 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 Ettore Sottsass, Venini

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...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

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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.