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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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J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp, Brass Emerald Green Murano Glass, 1960
J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp, Brass Emerald Green Murano Glass, 1960

J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp, Brass Emerald Green Murano Glass, 1960

By J.T. Kalmar, Venini

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A fantastic and floor lamp 'Glasschaft' (engl. 'glass rod'), no. 2134 by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, in 1960s. The Stand is made of an emerald green twi...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Carlo Scarpa Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
Carlo Scarpa Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini

Carlo Scarpa Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Italian chandelier from the island of Murano. This piece has a brass frame that supports an impressive array of 178 Murano glass, eggplant-colored, polyhedral shaped pieces. Illumina...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Poliedri Venini pendant pink lamp, 1960
Poliedri Venini pendant pink lamp, 1960

Poliedri Venini pendant pink lamp, 1960

By Venini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Pendant lamp from the Poliedri series, produced by Venini. The model is composed of multifaceted blown glass modules, combined to create an articulated and sculptural luminous surfac...

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1970s Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini Anni Trenta Ceiling Light in Milk White with Black Chrome Hardware

Venini Anni Trenta Ceiling Light in Milk White with Black Chrome Hardware

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ceiling light in handmade-blown glass. Year of Manufacture: 2002 Metal: Black chromium plated gold-plated Light source: 6 x max 60W E14 Color: Milk-White Measurements: Ø 20.08...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy

By Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Tornado 522.0 Clear and Red blown glass with twisted rods, signed 2005 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Striking Tornado vase...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s

Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s A Fazzoletto vase in opaline and rose glass with clear glass overlay. It was manufactured in the 1950s by Venini, Venice a...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

20th Century Venini Hand Mirror in Twisted Crystal and Brass, 30s
20th Century Venini Hand Mirror in Twisted Crystal and Brass, 30s

20th Century Venini Hand Mirror in Twisted Crystal and Brass, 30s

By Venini

Located in Turin, Turin

In 1921 Venini and Cappellin opened a glass factory called Vetri Soffiati Muranesi Cappellin Venini & C. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production centre in the lagoon ...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

VENINI Opalino 90th vase Gray, Gold and Red Glass, 2011 Limited Edition 76/399
VENINI Opalino 90th vase Gray, Gold and Red Glass, 2011 Limited Edition 76/399

VENINI Opalino 90th vase Gray, Gold and Red Glass, 2011 Limited Edition 76/399

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Special Edition Venini Opalino vase, model 706.23, produced in 2011 as a limited edition of only 399 pieces on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the most famous italian glass F...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Venini Troncho Murano Glass Chandelier
Mid-Century Venini Troncho Murano Glass Chandelier

Mid-Century Venini Troncho Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Elegant Mid-Century Tronchi chandelier made in Italy, designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, in the 1960’s. Featuring 28 stunning murano glass cylinder, (Each glass is 10in L” by 2.5i...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Chrome

21st Century Veronese Glass Vase in Crystal/Red by Vittorio Zecchin

21st Century Veronese Glass Vase in Crystal/Red by Vittorio Zecchin

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in murano, IT

From «The Annunciation» by Paolo Veronese to the Fornace (Kiln): a wonderful journey for this fine vase by Vittorio Zecchin. A complex shape, curved beyond imagination: Veronese defi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Furniture

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Glass

Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Sculpture by Tyra Lundgren for Venini
Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Sculpture by Tyra Lundgren for Venini

Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Sculpture by Tyra Lundgren for Venini

By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Bird Sculpture by Tyra Lundgren for Venini 1930s A rare bird sculpture made of ruby colored glass decorated with an iridized surface. Designed by Tyra Lundgren in 1938, manufactured...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Large Italian Venini Murano glass wall lamp from the 1930s
Large Italian Venini Murano glass wall lamp from the 1930s

Large Italian Venini Murano glass wall lamp from the 1930s

By Venini

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large Italian wall lamp from the 1930s by the Venetian manufacturer Venini. Solid brass structure and shade formed with three thick purple Murano glasses. Simple and elegant design. ...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron 1940 Italy
Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron 1940 Italy

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron 1940 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI Chandelier.

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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Mario Ticco Glass 'Boletus' Table Lamps by Venini, Italy 1970
Set of Mario Ticco Glass 'Boletus' Table Lamps by Venini, Italy 1970

Set of Mario Ticco Glass 'Boletus' Table Lamps by Venini, Italy 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Set of 2 great 'Boletus' spiral table lamps by Venini, Italy 1970. This set brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful details, it offers a u...

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

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Abat-Jour Bedside Table Light in Light Pink Glass
Venini Abat-Jour Bedside Table Light in Light Pink Glass

Venini Abat-Jour Bedside Table Light in Light Pink Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Abat-Jour Bedside table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features elliptical hand-blown elements crafted using the “balloton” technique. Dimensions: Ø 33 cm, H 60 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

1 of the 2 Mario Ticco Glass Spiral 'Boletus' Table Lamps by Venini, Italy 1970
1 of the 2 Mario Ticco Glass Spiral 'Boletus' Table Lamps by Venini, Italy 1970

1 of the 2 Mario Ticco Glass Spiral 'Boletus' Table Lamps by Venini, Italy 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 2 great 'Boletus' spiral table lamp by Venini, Italy 1970. This lamp brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful details, it offers a...

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

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Art Glass

Gio Ponti model 5557 chandelier for Venini, Italy 1946-1948
Gio Ponti model 5557 chandelier for Venini, Italy 1946-1948

Gio Ponti model 5557 chandelier for Venini, Italy 1946-1948

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in Renens, CH

Model 5557 Murano glass chandelier by Gio Ponti for Venini, Italy 1946-1948 This absolutely stunning chandelier is an early production, probably around 1950. The quality of the gla...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Bollicine White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vase
Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Bollicine White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vase

Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Bollicine White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vase

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Sommerso clear white bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass mini vase / vide poche. Documented to the Venini company, and created by master des...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandelier 1969 Murano Glass Light 110cm Mid Century Italy
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandelier 1969 Murano Glass Light 110cm Mid Century Italy

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandelier 1969 Murano Glass Light 110cm Mid Century Italy

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Munster, NRW

Called "Poliedri" in Italian and known as "Polyhedral" in English, this design was created by Carlos Scarpa (1906-1978) for Venini when he was their art...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

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

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

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

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

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

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Blown Glass

A rare Venini Murano "Filigrana a Retice" glass and brass frame by Carlo Scarpa
A rare Venini Murano "Filigrana a Retice" glass and brass frame by Carlo Scarpa

A rare Venini Murano "Filigrana a Retice" glass and brass frame by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in London, GB

A rare 1930s Venini & Co Murano "Filigrana a Reticello" glass frame by Carlo Scarpa, The Murano glass frame has a brass, etched inner solid brass frame, with central etched coll...

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1930s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Venini Murano Bianconi Teal White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Venini Murano Bianconi Teal White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

Venini Murano Bianconi Teal White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Filigrana stripes Italian art glass mini decorative fazzoletto handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the Venini Company, ...

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini (First Edition)
Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini (First Edition)

Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini (First Edition)

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Argelato, BO

This elegant chandelier, part of the celebrated Poliedri series designed by Italian architect Carlo Scarpa for the historic Murano glassworks Venini around 1958, represents a masterp...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s

Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Wall lamp sconce in white and amber murano glass by the Italian designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal

One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier
One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier

One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Vienna, AT

One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier, priced per piece, discount available for multiple purchase Pristine Triete crystal glass chandelier with interlocking...

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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Pair 1950 Art Deco Glass Ornaments Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy
Pair 1950 Art Deco Glass Ornaments Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy

Pair 1950 Art Deco Glass Ornaments Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of large Art Deco Sconces with polyhedral shaped blown glass ornaments. Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy and made circa 1950. In perfect working condition and takes E-1...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Eliche Glass Wall Sconces
Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Eliche Glass Wall Sconces

Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Eliche Glass Wall Sconces

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

A striking pair of Italian wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1970s. These sculptural fixtures are composed of layered hand-blown Eliche Murano glass elements i...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Venini Murano ca. 1950s
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Venini Murano ca. 1950s

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Venini Murano ca. 1950s

By Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Venini Murano ca. 1950s A 'Vetro Soffiato' (blown glass) glass vase in turned amethyst colored murano glass, probably designed by Vittorio Zecchin or Napo...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Paolo Venini Inciso Glass Bottle Manufactured by Venini 1990s
Paolo Venini Inciso Glass Bottle Manufactured by Venini 1990s

Paolo Venini Inciso Glass Bottle Manufactured by Venini 1990s

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Paolo Venini Inciso Glass Bottle Manufactured by Venini 1990s A vintage "Inciso" glass bottle designed by Paolo Venini in 1956 and manufactured by...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano 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 Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo 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

1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Italian Design Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps
1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Italian Design Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps

1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Italian Design Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Brescia, IT

Wall lamps _ Set of 5 Toni Zuccheri Venini 1960 Clear and Amber Murano glass White metal frame and brass screws. Perfect Working Order Glass in perfect condiction    

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal

Venini Murrine Elliptical Opache Plate in Red and Black by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Murrine Elliptical Opache Plate in Red and Black by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Murrine Elliptical Opache Plate in Red and Black by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

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

Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s
Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s

Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Milan, IT

Massimo Vignelli pendant lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Corteccia Murano Glass Huge Space Age Wall Sconce
1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Corteccia Murano Glass Huge Space Age Wall Sconce

1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Corteccia Murano Glass Huge Space Age Wall Sconce

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This stunning piece is a 1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini "Corteccia" Murano Glass Wall Sconce also usable as Ceiling Light, a striking example of Space Age Italian design and Murano g...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Venini Furniture

Materials

Iron

VENINI vase Monofiore Mint Green and Red Murano glass, Limited Edition 127/199
VENINI vase Monofiore Mint Green and Red Murano glass, Limited Edition 127/199

VENINI vase Monofiore Mint Green and Red Murano glass, Limited Edition 127/199

By Venini, Laura de Santillana

Located in Venezia, IT

Limited edition 127/199 VENINI vase Monofiore 100.14 Mint Green and Red colors, handmade in Italy, 2017, Signed with original box e certificate. Condition: Excellent vintage conditio...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Apple Green Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Apple Green Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino small 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

Materials

Murano Glass

Vase “Post Moderno” Gianni Versace for Venini Murano
Vase “Post Moderno” Gianni Versace for Venini Murano

Vase “Post Moderno” Gianni Versace for Venini Murano

By Venini, Gianni Versace

Located in Uccle, BE

Vase “Post Moderno” Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy (founded in 1921). Beyond his renowned fashion creations, Versace also collaborated with prestigious furniture and access...

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

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Blown Glass

Of of the Three Gold-Plated Piramide Venini Style Flush Mounts, 3 sizes
Of of the Three Gold-Plated Piramide Venini Style Flush Mounts, 3 sizes

Of of the Three Gold-Plated Piramide Venini Style Flush Mounts, 3 sizes

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

An exceptional set of three gold-plated Venini flush mounts with faceted clear crystal tubes of Murano glass. Modulated in the form of a pyramid. The flush mounts are designed and pr...

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

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Gold Plate, Chrome

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine & Green Murano Glass, Signed 2010
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine & Green Murano Glass, Signed 2010

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine & Green Murano Glass, Signed 2010

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Timeless Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00, in Aquamarine and Green opalino glass, diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand using the t...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

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

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI - original 1950s murano glass chandelier in perfect condition

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

Materials

Metal

Venini Medium Bolle Glass Vase in White and Green by Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Medium Bolle Glass Vase in White and Green by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Medium Bolle Glass Vase in White and Green by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in white and green designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Venini 1940-1950
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Venini 1940-1950

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Venini 1940-1950

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern, Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Venini, circa 1940-1950. The piece has a classic demi-lune form and exudes the sober, understated qua...

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

Materials

Brass

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

Tobia Scarpa Battuto Vase for Venini

By Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Liquore Set, Attributed Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy 30s
Murano Glass Liquore Set, Attributed Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy 30s

Murano Glass Liquore Set, Attributed Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy 30s

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Lucija, SI

Rare Murano glass liquore set in red and black color. Designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in the 30s. In good vintage condition with minor signe of use and age. Dimentions:...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano Pink White Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase
Venini Bianconi Murano Pink White Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase

Venini Bianconi Murano Pink White Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white Zanfirico ribbons with pink and black lines Italian art glass decorative fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianc...

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 2 Available
Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 2 Available

Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 2 Available

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian Murano flush mount or wall light with blue details / Made in Italy by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960s Measures: width 8 inches, length 8 inches, height 5.5 inch...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large Fazzoletto Zanfirico Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Venice Murano
Large Fazzoletto Zanfirico Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Venice Murano

Large Fazzoletto Zanfirico Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Venice Murano

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Fazzoletto Zanfirico Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Venice Murano A very large Fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase in transparent glass with turned white rod decorations calle...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Regina Ivory Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2006
Venini Regina Ivory Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2006

Venini Regina Ivory Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2006

By Venini, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Regina 515.14 Satin ivory color and metallic leaf decoration, Signed 2006 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Principe...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Large Apple Green Milk White Inside Glass Vase

Venini Opalino Large Apple Green Milk White Inside Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Bulgarov 1970 Blue & Green Color Striped Blown Murano Glass Vase, Italy
Venini Bulgarov 1970 Blue & Green Color Striped Blown Murano Glass Vase, Italy

Venini Bulgarov 1970 Blue & Green Color Striped Blown Murano Glass Vase, Italy

By Venini

Located in Miami, FL

Venini Bulgarov 1970 engraved blown blue & green striped Murano art glass vase. Opening measures: 2 inches diameter. Italian Art Glass par excellence. A-843-335

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Venini Murano Wall Sconces, Crystal, 1960s-1970s
Mid-Century Modern Venini Murano Wall Sconces, Crystal, 1960s-1970s

Mid-Century Modern Venini Murano Wall Sconces, Crystal, 1960s-1970s

By Venini

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A pair of classic Venini wall sconces produced in Murano. Features two tiers of clear solid crystal trialngular stems that reflects the light in a wonderful way. Original productions...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Indigo Red Thread Rim by Venini

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Indigo 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 gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini 1930s Tyra Lundgren Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Venini 1930s Tyra Lundgren Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

Venini 1930s Tyra Lundgren Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Venini, Tyra Lundgren Carolina

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Very rare and large, antique Murano hand blown "A Fasce" striped Italian art glass fish with iridescent surface sculpture. Documented to Tyra Lundgren circa 1935-1936, fully signed "...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Furniture

Materials

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

Italian Murano Handmade Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
Italian Murano Handmade Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

Italian Murano Handmade Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This rare chandelier was produced in Italy by the famous glassworks Venini, circa 1960s. It is made from 51 handmade pieces of transparent glass hung on the painted metal structure. ...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Venini waterfall chandelier  1950 In Muranno Reticello Glass and Brass
Venini waterfall chandelier  1950 In Muranno Reticello Glass and Brass

Venini waterfall chandelier 1950 In Muranno Reticello Glass and Brass

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Elegant Waterfall Lamapadari Venini Reticello 1950 in Murano Glass and Brass

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

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.