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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 Veronese Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in red colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Fungo Pendant Light in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli
Venini Fungo Pendant Light in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli

Venini Fungo Pendant Light in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Glass hanging pendant or suspension light with an interesting shape and two-tone coloring. Its sleek design and muted color pallette make it a modern, simple and understated lighting...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano
Vintage Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano

Vintage Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano

By Venini, Tyra Lundgren Carolina

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano A large tessuto glass bowl made of transparent glass decorated with fine red canes and an iridized surface. The bowl has a w...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Clear Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Venini, Italy
Pair of Clear Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Venini, Italy

Pair of Clear Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Venini, Italy

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful wall sconces of crystal glass pipes with brass details. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces by Venini. Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order and ready to use....

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Argea Large Table Lamp in Gold by Venini
Argea Large Table Lamp in Gold by Venini

Argea Large Table Lamp in Gold by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Table lamp in handblown glass with submerged gold leaves and gold plated metal finishes. Beautiful atop any table, desk or credenza. Also available in various sizes and colors. Li...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Mappamondo Table Light in Horizon and Sapphire by Sandro Chia
Venini Mappamondo Table Light in Horizon and Sapphire by Sandro Chia

Venini Mappamondo Table Light in Horizon and Sapphire by Sandro Chia

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mappamondo Table lamp, designed by Sandro Chia and manufactured by Venini, is a table sculpture in handmade blown glass. Limited edition of 99 art pieces. Indoor use only. Dimensi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Vintage Venini “Tronchi” Murano Glass Chandelier
Large Vintage Venini “Tronchi” Murano Glass Chandelier

Large Vintage Venini “Tronchi” Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A striking mid century Murano glass chandelier by Venini. This spectacular piece is composed of layered glass elements arranged in an elegant tiered cascade. Each hand blown tube fea...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Venini 2-Piece Veliero Table Lamp in White and Clear by Tadao Ando

Venini 2-Piece Veliero Table Lamp in White and Clear by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Veliero Tavolo table lamp, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is available in 2 different versions. ""The strictly ruled geometry becomes a Wave with soul that gains ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Sapphire with Red Thread Rim by Venini
Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Sapphire with Red Thread Rim by Venini

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Sapphire with Red Thread Rim by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Toni Zuccheri "Membrana" Murano Glass Pendant for Venini, Italy, circa 1968
Toni Zuccheri "Membrana" Murano Glass Pendant for Venini, Italy, circa 1968

Toni Zuccheri "Membrana" Murano Glass Pendant for Venini, Italy, circa 1968

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Lisse, NL

Handcrafted and stylish pendant light with rarest patterns for your stairwell, hallway or bedroom. A rare and iconic "Membrana" pendant light designed by acclaimed Italian architect...

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

Materials

Wire, Metal, Nickel

Venini Opalino Large Grey Milk White Inside Glass Vase

Venini Opalino Large Grey Milk White Inside Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Apple Green Straw Yellow Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Apple Green Straw Yellow Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Clessidra hourglass in amber murano glass by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so real, like time ticking away. In 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Murano Venini Centerpiece / bowl "Inari" signed
Tapio Wirkkala Murano Venini Centerpiece / bowl "Inari" signed

Tapio Wirkkala Murano Venini Centerpiece / bowl "Inari" signed

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice murano glass work and gold leaf inclusions in this amazing Tapio Wirkkala centerpiece , signed dated 90.

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Abaco 5-Light Pendant Light by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin
Venini Abaco 5-Light Pendant Light by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin

Venini Abaco 5-Light Pendant Light by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin

By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Abaco Suspension lamp, designed by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin and manufactured by Venini, is available with 5 lights (823.00). "One the one hand, the sphere: the most ubiqu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

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

Venini Murano Glass and Brass Hole Holder 1940

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Original and Elegant photo frame for chest of drawers or coffee table, something really elegant to keep at home.

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Venini Regina Red Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2009
Venini Regina Red Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2009

Venini Regina Red Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2009

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Regina 515.14 Satin red color and metallic leaf decoration, Signed 2009 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Principe s...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Six Vintage Italian Sconces with Clear Tronchi Murano Glass by Venini
Six Vintage Italian Sconces with Clear Tronchi Murano Glass by Venini

Six Vintage Italian Sconces with Clear Tronchi Murano Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian Wall Lights with 12 clear murano glasses blown in Tronchi technique, mounted on antiqued gold metal frames, designed by Venini, circa 1960s. Made in Italy.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Abaco Three-Light Suspension Light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Venini Abaco Three-Light Suspension Light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Abaco three light suspension light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin. Measurements suspension: Ø 7.48 ""H 217.72"" 3 x max 40W E14 - dimme...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

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

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

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton medium 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: Ballo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Black Belt Otto Tall Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino
Venini Black Belt Otto Tall Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino

Venini Black Belt Otto Tall Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in crystal and grass green with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Blue and Green Murano Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Italy 1988
Blue and Green Murano Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Italy 1988

Blue and Green Murano Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Italy 1988

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Astonishing blue and green Murano glass bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Signed “Venini88” on the bottom, as shown in the pictures. Made in Italy in 1988.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1949
Art Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1949

Art Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1949

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Art Glass Sculpture by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1949 A rare art glass sculpture from the 'Nudes' series made of green glass with an iridescent surface. Manufactured in the 1950s b...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

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

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

By Tadao Ando, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Several Wall Sconces with 6 Rods Clear Glass and Chrome, Italy
Several Wall Sconces with 6 Rods Clear Glass and Chrome, Italy

Several Wall Sconces with 6 Rods Clear Glass and Chrome, Italy

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful wall sconces of 6 crystal glass pipes with chrome details. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces in the style of Venini. Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order a...

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

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Chrome

Tobia Scarpa Vase Occhi Cristalo Zolfo, Venini, Murano, Italy 1960s
Tobia Scarpa Vase Occhi Cristalo Zolfo, Venini, Murano, Italy 1960s

Tobia Scarpa Vase Occhi Cristalo Zolfo, Venini, Murano, Italy 1960s

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Bochum, NRW

Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase, Venini, Murano, Italy 1960s. An Occhi Zolfo vase, made of colorless, sulfur yellow, and olive-edged glass, Tobia Scarpa for ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murrine

Chandelier in Trefoil Glass Produced by Venini, 1960s
Chandelier in Trefoil Glass Produced by Venini, 1960s

Chandelier in Trefoil Glass Produced by Venini, 1960s

By Venini

Located in taranto, IT

Splendid original venini 60s chandelier, a cascade of trefoil glass of mixed shades of amber and white arranged on several levels, elegant, harmonious, timeless overall height just under 70 centimeters, carefully and scrupulously preserved, in excellent storage conditions, all pendants are without damage there are 43 glasses in all 28 pieces of 24cm and 15 pieces of 12cm diameter of the chandelier 40...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

1970 Venini Filigrana White Murano Glass  Italian Design 2 Wall Lamps Sconces
1970 Venini Filigrana White Murano Glass  Italian Design 2 Wall Lamps Sconces

1970 Venini Filigrana White Murano Glass Italian Design 2 Wall Lamps Sconces

By Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

Pair of Wall Lamps Venini, 1970 White "Filigrana" Blown Glass Shade Polish Brass Frame Perfect condiction Perfect working order

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

VENINI vase Odalische Red and White color Murano Glass, Signed 2009 with box
VENINI vase Odalische Red and White color Murano Glass, Signed 2009 with box

VENINI vase Odalische Red and White color Murano Glass, Signed 2009 with box

By Venini, Leonardo Ranucci

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Odalische vase in Red and Milk White Murano Glass, model 706.81, produced in 2009 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Odalische is a collection of vases...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large and rare white Murano glass pendant lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
Large and rare white Murano glass pendant lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

Large and rare white Murano glass pendant lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This large white blown glass pendant lamp was designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in the 1960's. It was made in 2 sizes with a height of 35 cm and 51 cm. This lamp is the large a...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Large Venini Gold and Blue Laguna Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi
Large Venini Gold and Blue Laguna Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi

Large Venini Gold and Blue Laguna Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Italian art glass vase. By Venini. After the orginal design by Tomaso Buzzi. Model: 3316 from 1933. This is a reissued vase from 2001. In light blue glass with pale gold/...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Vase
Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Vase

Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Vase

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Incamiciato” vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1933-1984. Designed in the 1930s this example was executed in 1984. Cased-glass vase of mauve exterior ...

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

Materials

Glass

Venini Adrenalina Happy Pills Vase in Red and Green by Fabio Novembre

Venini Adrenalina Happy Pills Vase in Red and Green by Fabio Novembre

By Venini, Fabio Novembre

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Adrenalina happy pills by Fabio Novembre. Numbered Edition Handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Dimensions: Ø 11.5 cm, H 33 cm Year of manufacture: 2012 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Extra Large Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass
Venini Monofiore Balloton Extra Large Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Extra Large Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monofiore Balloton extra 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: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Spherical Vase Geacolor by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Murano, 1995
Large Spherical Vase Geacolor by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Murano, 1995

Large Spherical Vase Geacolor by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Murano, 1995

By Venini, Gae Aulenti

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Spherical Vase Geacolor by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Murano, 1995 A rare sculptural art glass vase of the Geacolor series made of colorless glass with multicolored fused glass i...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Large Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano
Large Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano

Large Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano

By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano A large tessuto glass bowl made of transparent glass decorated with fine red canes and an iridized surface. The bowl has a wav...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Oman Vase in Gray, Red & Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Oman Vase in Gray, Red & Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Oman glass vase in Gray/red/aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass. Handblown glass. Numbered edition for year Color: Gray/Red/Aquamarine Dimensions: Ø 33.5 cm, H 40 cm Year of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Striped Glass Pendant Fixture, Italy
Venini Striped Glass Pendant Fixture, Italy

Venini Striped Glass Pendant Fixture, Italy

By Venini

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive Venini Italian Glass Fixture in milk and chrome yellow vertical stripes. Excellent condition. 1960's Italy. 13.5" high, 11" wide at widest, 5" at top. 22" original wiri...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Ceiling Lamp for Venini in Yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Ceiling Lamp for Venini in Yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Ceiling Lamp for Venini in Yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Carlo Scarpa Murano Glass Poliedri ceiling lamp for Venini in yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal

Round Lantern Brass Gold and Murano Glass Venini Design, 1950s
Round Lantern Brass Gold and Murano Glass Venini Design, 1950s

Round Lantern Brass Gold and Murano Glass Venini Design, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Round Lantern brass gold and murano glass Venini design 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Venini Dama Glass Vase W & Milk-White & Black Murrine Geometric Pattern

Venini Dama Glass Vase W & Milk-White & Black Murrine Geometric Pattern

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Dama glass vase in milk-white/black. Handmade blown glass with “Murrine” technique. Color: Milk-White/Black Technique: Murrine Dimensions: Ø 20...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Orange Milk White Inside Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Orange Milk White Inside Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Op...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Original vintage wall lamp Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s
Original vintage wall lamp Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

Original vintage wall lamp Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful original vintage wall lamp Tronchi by Venini made in Italy in the 1960s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing inno...

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

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Murano Glass

Laura Diaz de Santillana "Munchen" 2-Piece Blown Glass Vessel for Venini Murano
Laura Diaz de Santillana "Munchen" 2-Piece Blown Glass Vessel for Venini Murano

Laura Diaz de Santillana "Munchen" 2-Piece Blown Glass Vessel for Venini Murano

By Laura Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Miami, FL

Massive 1984 Venini blown and sculpted glass vessel by Laura Diaz de Santillana (b.1955) daughter of Anna Venini and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Laura joined Venini in 1976 and shar...

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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Crystal

VENINI vase Fazzoletto total White Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary Signed 2012
VENINI vase Fazzoletto total White Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary Signed 2012

VENINI vase Fazzoletto total White Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary Signed 2012

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00 90th Anniversary, in White glass,, diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork. Special-edition produced in 2012 to commemorate Ve...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

2 Venini Sigaro Hanging Fixtures
2 Venini Sigaro Hanging Fixtures

2 Venini Sigaro Hanging Fixtures

By Venini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A matched pair of Venini Sigaro Hanging Fixtures Latimo and Fasce Glass Decoration Rich Colors

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Black black inside by Venini

Opalino Glass Vase in Black black inside by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in aquamarine colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s
Vintage murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s

Vintage murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Amazing Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini made in Italy in the 1960s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, ...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Venini Ruby Red Murano Glass, Decorated with Rose Window, Very Particular
1950s Venini Ruby Red Murano Glass, Decorated with Rose Window, Very Particular

1950s Venini Ruby Red Murano Glass, Decorated with Rose Window, Very Particular

By Venini

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1950s Venini ruby red Murano glass, decorated with rose window, very particular centerpiece Excellent conditions Measures cm: cm Height 4, diameter 24  History and curiosity...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Fazzoletto Opaline Large Vase in Rio Green, Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini

Fazzoletto Opaline Large Vase in Rio Green, Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo 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

Materials

Glass

Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini
Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini

Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

963.12 Crystal color glass. Circular chandelier composed of handcrafted “Trilobi” modules in solid cristallo glass, hung from a chrome-plated structure suspended from steel cables. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Zoe Small Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas
Venini Zoe Small Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Small Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

By Venini, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zoe table lamp in violet shades of glass. Its shape is reminiscent of a lantern and brightens any living space with its bold red color. Also available in oth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Murano Italy Green Glass Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1996
Venini Murano Italy Green Glass Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1996

Venini Murano Italy Green Glass Bottle Serie “Velati”, 1996

By Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Amazing and fabulous very rare Italian handmade and blown bottle in light green color glass with stopper, from the “Velati” series designed and prod...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

21st Century Where Are My Glasses, Double Lens Vase in Grass Green/Mint Green

21st Century Where Are My Glasses, Double Lens Vase in Grass Green/Mint Green

By Venini, Ron Arad

Located in murano, IT

Intense hues of Aquamarine and Horizon, Red and Purple, Mint Green and Grass Green. Coloured glass elements flow through the two lenses, blending unexpectedly together into a vase. S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

21st Century Where Are My Glasses, Double Lens Vase in Red/Violet by Ron Arad

21st Century Where Are My Glasses, Double Lens Vase in Red/Violet by Ron Arad

By Ron Arad, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Intense hues of Aquamarine and Horizon, Red and Purple, Mint Green and Grass Green. Coloured glass elements flow through the two lenses, blending unexpectedly together into a vase. S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass
Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern one light table lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in purple, green and white Murano glass.    

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Venini furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1,141 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1,298 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Venini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ettore Sottsass, Artemide, and Vistosi. Prices for Venini furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11 and can go as high as $377,941, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,694.
Questions About Venini Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Venini glass is made in Italy. Specifically, its workshop is on the Venetian island of Murano. Beginning in the 1930s — and throughout the postwar years especially — Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing innovative modernist designers with skilled artisans who created extraordinary chandeliers, sconces and other lighting in the centuries-old glass workshops. While the company’s co-founder, Paolo Venini (1895–1959), was himself a highly talented glassware designer, his true genius was to invite forward-thinking Italian and international designers to Murano’s hallowed workshops to create Venini pieces — among them Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli, Tapio Wirkkala, Thomas Stearns and Fulvio Bianconi. Shop a variety of Venini glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Venini glass, first look for markings, usually found on the base or interior of glassware. Over its long history, Venini used dozens of labels and acid-stamped marks on its pieces. You can find images of these marks on the pages of trusted online resources to compare to your piece. Keep in mind that Venini's foil labels tend to come off over the years, so a lack of a marking or label doesn't necessarily mean that your piece is not a Venini. However, there are many convincing replicas of Venini glassware. As a result, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for assistance with the identification process, especially if you can't locate a label or acid mark. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Venini glass.