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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.

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Creator: Venini
Deco Large Vase in Rio Green  Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Deco Large Vase in Rio Green Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Paladini Limited Edition Vase in Multicolor by Emmanuel Babled

Paladini Limited Edition Vase in Multicolor by Emmanuel Babled

By Venini, Emmanuel Babled

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Eternal and motionless, frozen in a proud and wise pose, they turn into glass in the hands of the master glassblowers. They are the paladins of the ancient art of glassblowing. Thei...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

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

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Horizon 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 Tiara Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass
Venini Tiara Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass

By Francesco Lucchese, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Venini 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

Peter Marino Cilindro Small Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Small Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cilindro Murano glass small pendant in crystal with black bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of crystal or tea of the cylindrical sha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

VENINI Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Limited Edition 16/199, 2016
VENINI Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Limited Edition 16/199, 2016

VENINI Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Limited Edition 16/199, 2016

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 034.79, in Amethyst and Black glass, Limited Edition 16/199, Signed 2016 with box and certificate. Hand-blown and finished by master glassmakers...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Italy production Tessuto tissue  ceiling lamp Diaz De Santilana years '70
Venini Italy production Tessuto tissue  ceiling lamp Diaz De Santilana years '70

Venini Italy production Tessuto tissue ceiling lamp Diaz De Santilana years '70

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Biella, IT

Venini Italy production "Tessuto" tissue ceiling lamp by Diaz De Santilana in years '70.. for the tessuti series I really want to specify that this is an original Venini "tissue" in...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Venini Satin Medium Vase in Horizon Crystal Murano Glass

Venini Satin Medium Vase in Horizon Crystal Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Satin medium vase in glazed horizon/crystal Murano glass by Venini. Sheer glass is hand blown and crafted by the master glassblowers using the sophisticated Satinatura technique, whi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Venini Deco Glass Vase in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in grey designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also avail...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Amber Milk White Inside Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Amber 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 Opalino technique. This method...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Satin Small Vase in Horizon Crystal Murano Glass

Venini Satin Small Vase in Horizon Crystal Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Satin Small Vase in glazed Horizon/Crystal Murano Glass by Venini. Sheer glass is hand-blown and crafted by the master glassblowers using the sophisticated Satinatura technique, whic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Purple & green Murano Glass Flasks by Venini, 1980s
Purple & green Murano Glass Flasks by Venini, 1980s

Purple & green Murano Glass Flasks by Venini, 1980s

By Laura Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Set of 2 small decorative Murano flasks designed by Laura de Santillana and manufactured by Venini in the 1980s. the green flask shows a visible small chip at the neck as stated in p...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Red & Pink Murano Glass, Signed 2010, handmade in Italy
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Red & Pink Murano Glass, Signed 2010, handmade in Italy

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Red & Pink Murano Glass, Signed 2010, handmade in Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00, in red and pink opalino glass, Signed 2010 with original box and paperwork. Hand-blown and finished by master glassmakers in Murano, wit...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Iceberg & White Murano Glass, Signed 2013
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Iceberg & White Murano Glass, Signed 2013

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Iceberg & White Murano Glass, Signed 2013

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00, in Iceberg and White opalino glass, Signed 2013 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and finished by master glassmakers in Murano, with th...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Mint and Green by Ron Arad
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Mint and Green by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Double Lens Vase in Mint and Green by Ron Arad

By Venini, Ron Arad

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini double glass vase in mint green and grass green designed by Ron Arad in 2018. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in oth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Blown Glass

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 Venini, I M Lab

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

Materials

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

Materials

Glass

Venini Satin Large Glass Vase in Gray
Venini Satin Large Glass Vase in Gray

Venini Satin Large Glass Vase in Gray

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.  ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Tiaraluce Small Table Light in Grey by Francesco Lucchese

Venini Tiaraluce Small Table Light in Grey by Francesco Lucchese

By Venini, Francesco Lucchese

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tiaraluce Table lamp, designed by Francesco Lucchese and manufactured by Venini, is available in two different sizes and colors. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 18 cm, H 35 cm.   

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Palpito Glass Bowl in Clear with Bronze Flakes
Venini Palpito Glass Bowl in Clear with Bronze Flakes

Venini Palpito Glass Bowl in Clear with Bronze Flakes

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Palpito Glass bowl and vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, feature a crystal body with metal decoration. Limited edition of 49 art pieces (per version). Indoor use only. Di...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Kiritam Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Kiritam Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Kiritam table lamp by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered Edition for year Marble Base Color: Milk-White/Aquamarine Measurements: Ø 15.35"" H 18.89"" 1 x max E27 10W LED + 3 x ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Gray & White Murano Glass, Signed 2012
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Gray & White Murano Glass, Signed 2012

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Taupe Gray & White Murano Glass, Signed 2012

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Special-edition Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00, produced in 2012 to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Venini (1921–2011). Executed in Taupe Gray and White opalino glass, han...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Vase Regina Lattimo White Murano Glass with Applied Metal Foil 2010
Venini Vase Regina Lattimo White Murano Glass with Applied Metal Foil 2010

Venini Vase Regina Lattimo White Murano Glass with Applied Metal Foil 2010

By Venini, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Regina 515.14 Satin white color and metallic leaf decoration, Signed 2010 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Principe...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in apple green designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Estrogeno Happy Pills Vase in Violet & Stra Yellow by Fabio Novembre

Venini Estrogeno Happy Pills Vase in Violet & Stra Yellow by Fabio Novembre

By Venini, Fabio Novembre

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Happy Pills in estrogeno by Fabio Novembre. Numbered Edition Handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Color: Estrogeno Dimensi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown 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

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Principe Vase in Milk-White Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni

Venini Principe Vase in Milk-White Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Principe glass vase in milk-white by Rodolfo Dordoni. Blown handmade glass vases. Upper part, the crown, is covered by metal leaves. The lower part is glazed. Color: Milk-W...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

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

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

By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“A lantern, a shelter of desires. The magic of glass that at the same time reflects, embodies and reveals, partially. A signal and a sign of events. A paradigm of meetings that emit aromas and remote flavors. Remembrance of a Venice suspended between East and West, a door to knowledge and oblivion… A memory of desert crossing...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Argea Ceiling Light in Milk White with Crystal Sphere

Venini Argea Ceiling Light in Milk White with Crystal Sphere

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ceiling light in handmade-blown glass with submerged silver leaves. Metal: Chromium-plated Light source: 6 x max 60W E14 Color: Milk white/sphere crystal silver leaves Measurem...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Abaco Applique Wall Light in White by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Venini Abaco Applique Wall Light in White by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wall light in handmade-blown glass. Year of manufacture: 1998 Metal: White painted Color: Milk-white, sphere gray-milk-white Measurements: 15.75” 8.27” H 13.78"" Code: 823.02 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with pinched rim in apple green designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement piece for ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with pinched rim in aquamarine and mint designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Red with Green Thread Rim by Venini
Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Red with Green Thread Rim by Venini

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Red with Green Thread Rim by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

White Fulvio Bianconi Handkerchief Bowl, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini Murano
White Fulvio Bianconi Handkerchief Bowl, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini Murano

White Fulvio Bianconi Handkerchief Bowl, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini Murano

By Venini

Located in Stockholm, SE

Handkerchief ''zanfirico'' bowl/vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Murano. This fazzoletto bowl features zanfirico glass with lattimo white netted vertical cane and white ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

"Reticello" Chandelier attributed to Seguso. Murano, 1940
"Reticello" Chandelier attributed to Seguso. Murano, 1940

"Reticello" Chandelier attributed to Seguso. Murano, 1940

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Six-arm chandelier attributed to Seguso, circa 1940s Italy. Handblown glass using the ‘Reticello’ technique.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Venini Chandelier Midcentury in Gilded Glass and Brass Elegant, 1950
Venini Chandelier Midcentury in Gilded Glass and Brass Elegant, 1950

Venini Chandelier Midcentury in Gilded Glass and Brass Elegant, 1950

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant chandelier from the Venini factory in glass and brass from the 1950s. The chandelier is in perfect original condition. The pendant is composed of 24 parallelepipeds with a triangular base in solid gilded glass. The glasses are hand ground in various sizes. The glass pendants are inserted in different crowns that frame the brass structure, where they create beautiful plays of light. In the central area, the chandelier, is composed of 16 pendants of various sizes. The longest pendant measures 53 cm while the average one measures 43 cm. The two measures are inserted in a staggered way. In the area below and inside there are 8 colored pendants of the same size (23 cm) that frame the structure. The chandelier has a tubular brass structure. Halfway through the structure, at different heights, 24 brass tubes radiate, acting as bearing elements for the insertion of the glass. Each tube is numbered to facilitate the insertion of the latter. The pendant consists of 8 lights placed 4 at the top and 4 at the bottom, to radiate the best of the room. All the glasses are made of solid gold-coloured glass. Once you access this chandelier will amaze you by the great beauty...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Five Turqoise Opalino Bowls by Paolo Venini, Murano circa 1950
Five Turqoise Opalino Bowls by Paolo Venini, Murano circa 1950

Five Turqoise Opalino Bowls by Paolo Venini, Murano circa 1950

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in London, GB

Five small turquoise opaline hand blown bowls by Paolo Venini (1895-1959) circa 1950 for Venini, opaque glass, acid stamp to each 'Venini Murano Italia'. Dimensons; each height 1 1/...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline 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 Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

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 Fazzoletto White Murano Glass Signed 2014, handmade in Italy
VENINI Fazzoletto White Murano Glass Signed 2014, handmade in Italy

VENINI Fazzoletto White Murano Glass Signed 2014, handmade in Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02, in White glass, diamond-engraved Venini 2014 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand using the traditional mano volante ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in North Miami, FL

This unbelievable 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...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy
“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights. Murano glass wall sconces, Moro model, designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, circa 1948 – 49. The stylized figure, dress...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Bookends by Venini, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Bookends by Venini, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Bookends by Venini, Italy, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of bookends manufactured by Venini Murano. A solid crystal glass block is connected to a brass plate. Labelled pieces.

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Venini Sconces Murano Glass Metal, 1955, Italy
Venini Sconces Murano Glass Metal, 1955, Italy

Venini Sconces Murano Glass Metal, 1955, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini sconces Murano glass metal, 1955, Italy.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Paolo Venini, Cased Glass, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Vase by Paolo Venini, Cased Glass, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Paolo Venini, Cased Glass, Italy, 1950s

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Very rare vase designed by Paolo Venini in cased glass, white and glossy, a must for Murano glass collectors. The item also displays a circular trademark "Venini Murano, Italy". Th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Pendant Light by Venini, 1970s
Murano Glass Pendant Light by Venini, 1970s

Murano Glass Pendant Light by Venini, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Stunning and rare Murano ceiling lamp by Venini, 1960s. Off-white glass with a white decor. Details Creator: Venini, Murano Materials and Techniques: Brass, Murano Glass Width...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy
“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights. Murano glass wall sconces, Moro model, designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, circa 1948 – 49. The stylized figure, dress...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Murano Glass “Tree of Life” Egg Sculpture, 2017, Edition 64/399
Venini Murano Glass “Tree of Life” Egg Sculpture, 2017, Edition 64/399

Venini Murano Glass “Tree of Life” Egg Sculpture, 2017, Edition 64/399

By Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Egg sculpture Limited Edition, Clear Green Murano Glass and wooden support Blown-glass sculpture by Venini, produced in 2017 as a numbered edition for the Ravenna Festival. Ex...

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2010s Italian Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 12-Light Chandeliers in Multicolor

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 12-Light Chandeliers in Multicolor

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in murano, IT

A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.80 owes its undisputed modernity and originality to the boundless creativity of its creator, Gio Ponti. Its uniqueness lies in its...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Furniture

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Glass

Fasce Orizzontali Vase 'Model Number 4315', Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano
Fasce Orizzontali Vase 'Model Number 4315', Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano

Fasce Orizzontali Vase 'Model Number 4315', Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Uccle, BE

Large green blown glass bottle vase decorated with two hot applied red bands. The collar consists of a layer of translucent red glass which is itself different from the glass used ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

"Cane" Stopper Bottle by Paolo Venini
"Cane" Stopper Bottle by Paolo Venini

"Cane" Stopper Bottle by Paolo Venini

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Blown glass bottle form created with canes of blue & green colors.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Venini Couple Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini couple table lamp Murano glass brass, 1940, Italy.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Mid Century Gold Triedi and Tronchi Chandelier or Lantern, Murano, 1960'
Venini Mid Century Gold Triedi and Tronchi Chandelier or Lantern, Murano, 1960'

Venini Mid Century Gold Triedi and Tronchi Chandelier or Lantern, Murano, 1960'

By Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Venini with long Ice color hand blown "Tronchi "and shiny gold "trilobi" The original metal structure with chain and canopy. Manufac...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

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 Massimo Vignelli, Venini

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...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Venini

Located in London, GB

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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.