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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
20th Century, Paolo Venini Glass and Frabric Table Lamp
20th Century, Paolo Venini Glass and Frabric Table Lamp

20th Century, Paolo Venini Glass and Frabric Table Lamp

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Turin, Turin

Paolo Venini emerged as one of the leading figures in the production of Murano Glass and an important contributor to twentieth century Italian design. In 1921 with Giacomo Cappellin,...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Midcentury Chandelier by Venini, 1960s from the Alga Series
Midcentury Chandelier by Venini, 1960s from the Alga Series

Midcentury Chandelier by Venini, 1960s from the Alga Series

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

A timeless beauty of Murano glass. This opulent chandelier, a masterpiece, was artfully crafted by Venini in 1960. Its grandeur is composed of 60 meticulously handcrafted Murano glas...

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

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Metal

Sculptural Murano Murrine Glass Faraona (Guinea Fowl) by Toni Zuccheri - Venini
Sculptural Murano Murrine Glass Faraona (Guinea Fowl) by Toni Zuccheri - Venini

Sculptural Murano Murrine Glass Faraona (Guinea Fowl) by Toni Zuccheri - Venini

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Uccle, BE

Sculpture – Faraona (Guinea Fowl) in murrine resting on bronze legs by Toni Zuccheri. Murano blown glass sculpture executed in the murrine technique, designed by Toni Zuccheri for Ve...

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

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Blown Glass

Italian Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 60s
Italian Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 60s

Italian Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 60s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Lucija, SI

Nice Murano Amber and Clear Glass Tronchi Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the late 60s 26 Tronchi

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

A pair of Art Deco style smoked Murano glass and brass wall sconces
A pair of Art Deco style smoked Murano glass and brass wall sconces

A pair of Art Deco style smoked Murano glass and brass wall sconces

By Venini

Located in London, GB

A pair of Art Deco style smoked Murano glass wall sconces with diamond pattern, with black glass ball and brass detail. Re wired with new brass fittings and PAT tested

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Early 2000s Italian Venini Furniture

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Brass

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

VENINI Couple Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1949 italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of Wall Lights VENINI Glass Murano Brass

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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano glass ceiling lights. Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, ca. 1950.
Murano glass ceiling lights. Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, ca. 1950.

Murano glass ceiling lights. Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, ca. 1950.

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Pair of Murano glass ceiling lights with irregular veining and brass detail. Design by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. C1950s. The ceiling lights are of different sizes: the largest has a ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Gio Ponti Venini Murano Glass Bottle Morandiana Series 1960s
Gio Ponti Venini Murano Glass Bottle Morandiana Series 1960s

Gio Ponti Venini Murano Glass Bottle Morandiana Series 1960s

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare Gio Ponti bottle for Venini designed in the 1950s from the Morandiana series. This example is a 1960s edition, acid-etched venini murano italia signature under the base, origina...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Glass

Venini Fazzoletto 'Handkerchief Vase' Fulvio Bianconi
Venini Fazzoletto 'Handkerchief Vase' Fulvio Bianconi

Venini Fazzoletto 'Handkerchief Vase' Fulvio Bianconi

By Venini

Located in Sharon, CT

A beautiful Venini Fazzalleto vase of green and white Zanfirico. A Fulvio Bianconi Design. Acid signed on the bottom with the 'three line signature'. Venini Murano Italia

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

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Glass

Venini Firenze Pendant Light in Brown and Yellow by Ettore Sottsass
Venini Firenze Pendant Light in Brown and Yellow by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Firenze Pendant Light in Brown and Yellow by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Firenze suspension lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Venini, features handmade blown glass colored elements and crystal color discs. Numbered edition. Indoor use ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

Large Italian Chandelier of the 40s/50s Signed Venini Murano Pendants
Large Italian Chandelier of the 40s/50s Signed Venini Murano Pendants

Large Italian Chandelier of the 40s/50s Signed Venini Murano Pendants

By Venini

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Sculptural Italian chandelier from the famous house Venini dating from the 40/50s. Structures in white lacquered metal (original paint) and rectangular diffusers in transparent Muran...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

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

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

By Venini

Located in bari, IT

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

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vase “Frisage” designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy
Vase “Frisage” designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy

Vase “Frisage” designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano, Italy

By Gianni Versace, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

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

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

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Blown Glass

Venini Limited Edition Ando Time Hour Glass Set in Pink by Tadao Ando

Venini Limited Edition Ando Time Hour Glass Set in Pink by Tadao Ando

By Tadao Ando, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The collaboration between the master craftsmanship of the Venetian glass and the layered geometric form has created this special piece of objet. Architecture is defined through “Spac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Pair of Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Squared Murano Tronchis
Pair of Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Squared Murano Tronchis

Pair of Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Squared Murano Tronchis

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

A striking and highly sculptural pair of wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1970s. Each fixture is composed of thick hand-blown Murano glass elements with a dee...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano White Purple Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Venini Bianconi Murano White Purple Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

Venini Bianconi Murano White Purple Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage murano hand blown white and purple ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, and signed "Venini Murano Itali...

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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

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

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Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Yellow & Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 2008
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Yellow & Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 2008

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Yellow & Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 2008

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Vase Venini Fazzoletto, model 702.00, in Yellow & Aquamarine opalino glass, Signed 2008 with box and paperwork. This iconic Fazzoletto vase by Venini, designed in 1949 by Fulvio...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s
Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s

Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Indulge in the timeless elegance of this remarkable pair of Venini Tronchi wall lights, expertly crafted by the talented Toni Zuccheri during the 1970s. These captivating sconces fea...

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

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Metal

Venini Riflessi 793.92 Large - Glass Vase - design Michela Cattai - Damiani
Venini Riflessi 793.92 Large - Glass Vase - design Michela Cattai - Damiani

Venini Riflessi 793.92 Large - Glass Vase - design Michela Cattai - Damiani

By Venini, Michela Cattai

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Michela Cattai Model: Reflections 793.92 - Large Collection: Reflections Made in: Italy Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to your interior with this ic...

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2010s Italian Venini Furniture

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Glass

Large Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
Large Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

Large Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Aachen, NRW

Large Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s. Wonderful light effect. The heavily textured and slightly iridescent glass dome is held in place by a brass ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Patchwork Murano Wall Sconces by Venini, 3 Available
Patchwork Murano Wall Sconces by Venini, 3 Available

Patchwork Murano Wall Sconces by Venini, 3 Available

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare vintage Italian Patchwork wall lights with Murano glass plates mounted on painted metal frames, designed by Toni Zuccheri and made by Venini in Italy, in 1960s Each piece can b...

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

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Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Vase Scolpiti by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1967
Murano Art Glass Vase Scolpiti by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1967

Murano Art Glass Vase Scolpiti by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1967

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Murano Art Glass Vase Scolpiti by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1967 A rare art glass vase from the 'Scolpiti' series. Designed by Tony Zuccheri in 1967 and manufactured by Venini, Muran...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

12 Pieces of Venini Latticino Yellow & White Desert Bowls and Plates.
12 Pieces of Venini Latticino Yellow & White Desert Bowls and Plates.

12 Pieces of Venini Latticino Yellow & White Desert Bowls and Plates.

By Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of 12 Venini glass desert set. Six bowls (2.25" x 4.5" d) and six underplates (6.5"), in vivid lemon yellow and contrasting white, signed "Venini / Italia" in script (hard to see...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994

Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful table lamps in orange and green hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". We have the ...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Venini Diamantei Twenty-One-Light Chandelier in Amethyst and Red

Venini Diamantei Twenty-One-Light Chandelier in Amethyst and Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Diamantei six-light chandelier in Amethyst red. Measurements: Ø 39.37” H 43.30” 6 x max 60W E14 Metal: Gold-plated Colors: Amethyst Red Code: 99.29.01.06.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini Poliedri Sfera Small Murano Glass Chandelier

Venini Poliedri Sfera Small Murano Glass Chandelier

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Poliedri Sfera small Murano glass chandelier. Modular elements are elements in glass, which are hand-blown and handcrafted, and used to compose the chandeliers. The modular elements are called: Polyhedrons, canes, ribbons, Trilobo, Trihedrons, Balloton spheres, plates, and many more. It was back in 1958 when this impressive chandelier made its debut at the Brussels Expo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s
Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s

Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst/black "Filigrana Nera" cup. Excellent and very fine cylindrical cup with "black filigree" designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano, circa 19...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Coppia di applique Venini attribuite a Toni Zuccheri
Coppia di applique Venini attribuite a Toni Zuccheri

Coppia di applique Venini attribuite a Toni Zuccheri

By Barovier, Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Lugo, IT

Coppia di applique di Venini, attribuite a Toni Zuccheri. 73,5 cm per 20,5 cm 37,5 cm per 37,5 cm Lavorazione non perfetta come da foto Buone condizioni. Grazie

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Horizon by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

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 Venini, Carlo Scarpa

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

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Steel

Venini Fischione Glass Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri
Venini Fischione Glass Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri

Venini Fischione Glass Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fischione glass sculpture, designed by Toni Zuccheri and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1980. Numbered edition per year. Indoor use only. Dimensions: W 38 cm,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Applique Combination Venini Tony Zuccheri 1960s Murano Art Glass
Applique Combination Venini Tony Zuccheri 1960s Murano Art Glass

Applique Combination Venini Tony Zuccheri 1960s Murano Art Glass

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Applique combination Venini Tony Zuccheri 1960s Murano art glass, made of Murano glass, lacquered metal frame, large solid brass aesthetic screws, you can ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981) and Venini, chandeliers "lattimo" and "pulegoso"
Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981) and Venini, chandeliers "lattimo" and "pulegoso"

Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981) and Venini, chandeliers "lattimo" and "pulegoso"

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981) and Venini Rare floral hanging light in blown glass using the "lattimo" and "pulegoso" techniques Circa 1935 Composed of a central basin and twelve palm lea...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

Large Murano Glas and Brass Mushroom Table Lamp by Venini, ca. 1960s
Large Murano Glas and Brass Mushroom Table Lamp by Venini, ca. 1960s

Large Murano Glas and Brass Mushroom Table Lamp by Venini, ca. 1960s

By Venini

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A very rare mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Venini, Italy, circa 1960s. Socket: one x e27 for standard screw bulbs.  

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Glass

Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey and Green by Gio Ponti
Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey and Green by Gio Ponti

Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey and Green by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Glass chandelier with gold plated metal finishes and chain. A colorful chandelier with a touch of elegance that adds color to any living room or entrance space. Also available in var...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Ludovico Diaz De Santillana and Venini Murano Glass Mirror for Pierre Cardin
Ludovico Diaz De Santillana and Venini Murano Glass Mirror for Pierre Cardin

Ludovico Diaz De Santillana and Venini Murano Glass Mirror for Pierre Cardin

By Pierre Cardin, Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Ludovico Diaz De Santillana / Venini Murano Glass Mirror made for Pierre Cardin, Italy 1970s The mirror can be used as a table mirror with the original steel stand or a wall mirror....

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Set of 4 Venini Italian Glass Red & White Dot Plates by Pierre Cardin
Set of 4 Venini Italian Glass Red & White Dot Plates by Pierre Cardin

Set of 4 Venini Italian Glass Red & White Dot Plates by Pierre Cardin

By Venini, Pierre Cardin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine set of 4 Venini glass plates. Design attributed to Pierre Cardin. The group comprising 4 thick, square glass plates with rounded corne...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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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

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Steel, Chrome

Murano Tronchi chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Murano Tronchi chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Murano Tronchi chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An iconic design by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, crafted from hand-blown Murano glass. The characteristic "Tronchi" chalices are blown individually into a wooden mold, giving the glass ...

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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Venini Furniture

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Glass

1960s Venini Chandelier from Trilobo Series
1960s Venini Chandelier from Trilobo Series

1960s Venini Chandelier from Trilobo Series

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite Italian original 1960s Venini five-tiered chandelier from the 'Trilobo' series with 85 alternating crystal elements of amber and clear color in different sizes and suspende...

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

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Crystal

Lamp 831 in Orange by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy 1960s
Lamp 831 in Orange by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy 1960s

Lamp 831 in Orange by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy 1960s

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Hellouw, NL

Designed during a pivotal era for Venini, this ‘Model 831’ table lamp captures the innovation and clarity of vision that defined Ludovico Diaz de Santillana’s work. Created in the 19...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Glass

Italian Murano glass 1930s perfume bottle by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Italian Murano glass 1930s perfume bottle by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

Italian Murano glass 1930s perfume bottle by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Rare small perfume flask made of straw-colored and clear sommerso glass with bubble inclusions. Acid-etched "VENINI MURANO" under the base. Good overall condition, but has a small de...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Murano Glass Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1965
Venini Murano Glass Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1965

Venini Murano Glass Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1965

By Venini

Located in bari, IT

This elegant chandelier features a multi-layered structure with Murano glass elements in Venini's iconic style. The pendants are formed by long trilobed rods of clear glass, shaped a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

Venini Small Bolle Glass Vase in White and Red by Tapio Wirkkala
Venini Small Bolle Glass Vase in White and Red by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Small Bolle Glass Vase in White and Red by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in white and red 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

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Art Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Red Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Red Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966
Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966

Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966 A vintage art glass vase of the 'Bolle' series. Thin mouthblown grey and amethyst glass fused in incalmo technique....

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Six-Tier Italian Murano Venini Chandelier
Six-Tier Italian Murano Venini Chandelier

Six-Tier Italian Murano Venini Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Antwerp, BE

A very glamorous chandelier made up of graduating tiers of approximately 100 triangular clear glass crystals and with four light sources taking medium base bulbs. Measures: Diameter...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Venini Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Steel

20th Century, Venini Murano Glass Vase
20th Century, Venini Murano Glass Vase

20th Century, Venini Murano Glass Vase

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 center in the lagoon ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1930s
Murano Glass Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1930s

Murano Glass Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1930s

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Elegant Murano glass chandelier attributed to Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1930s. The design is centered around a slender vertical structure enriched with sculptural blown-glass e...

Category

1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Polyhedral Pendant w/ Geometric Brushed Aluminum
Mid-Century Modernist Polyhedral Pendant w/ Geometric Brushed Aluminum

Mid-Century Modernist Polyhedral Pendant w/ Geometric Brushed Aluminum

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the esteemed atelier of Venini in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superla...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Tapio Wirkkala Murano Glass Vase for Venini. Italy 1970s
Tapio Wirkkala Murano Glass Vase for Venini. Italy 1970s

Tapio Wirkkala Murano Glass Vase for Venini. Italy 1970s

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Milan, IT

Tapio Wirkkala Blue and Transparent Murano Glass Vase for Venini. Original Venini Label and Acid Etched Signature.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Murano Italian Midcentury Brass Glass Table Lamp, 1950s
Venini Murano Italian Midcentury Brass Glass Table Lamp, 1950s

Venini Murano Italian Midcentury Brass Glass Table Lamp, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design table lamp produced by Venini Murano with colored opaline glass base and transparent glass diffuser and brass lamp holder, manufacturer's adhesive la...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 A blue and green a fasce a spirale bowl from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI 90° Anniversary vase Fazzoletto Green Murano Glass Signed 2012
VENINI 90° Anniversary vase Fazzoletto Green Murano Glass Signed 2012

VENINI 90° Anniversary vase Fazzoletto Green Murano Glass Signed 2012

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

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

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano 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.