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Venini Furniture

Italian

Beginning in the 1930s — and throughout the postwar years especially — Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing innovative modernist designers with the skilled artisans who created extraordinary chandeliers, sconces and other lighting in the centuries-old glass workshops on the Venetian island of Murano.

While the company’s co-founder, Paolo Venini (1895–1959), was himself a highly talented glassware designer, his true genius was to invite forward-thinking Italian and international designers to Murano’s hallowed workshops to create Venini pieces — among them Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli, Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, Thomas Stearns of the United States and Fulvio Bianconi.

Paolo Venini trained and practiced as a lawyer for a time, though his family had been involved with glassmaking for generations. After initially buying a share in a Venetian glass firm — he and antiques dealer Giacomo Cappellin established Vetri Soffiati Cappellin Venini & C. in 1921 — Venini took over the company as his own in 1925, and under his direction, it produced mainly classical Baroque designs.

In 1932, Venini hired the young Carlo Scarpa— who would later distinguish himself as an architect — as his lead designer. Scarpa, working in concert with practiced glass artisans, completely modernized Venini, introducing simple, pared-down forms; bright primary colors; and bold patterns such as stripes, banding and abstract compositions that utilized cross sections of murrine (glass rods).

Paolo Venini’s best designs are thought to be his two-color Clessidre hourglasses, produced from 1957 onward, and the Fazzoletto (“handkerchief”) vase, designed with Bianconi in 1949. Bianconi’s masterworks are considered by many to be his Pezzato works — colorful vases with patterns that resemble those of a patchwork quilt.

Other noteworthy and highly collectible vintage Venini works include Ponti’s dual-tone stoppered bottles (circa 1948); rare glass sculptures from the Doge series by Stearns, the first American to design for the firm; Vignelli’s striped lanterns of the 1960s; the Occhi vases with eyelet-shaped patterns by Tobia Scarpa (son of Carlo); and, with their almost zen purity, the Bolle (“bubbles”) bottles designed by Wirkkala in 1968. 

With these works — and many others by some of the creative titans of the 20th and 21st centuries — Venini has produced one of the truly great bodies of work in modern design.

Find antique and vintage Venini chandeliers, serveware, table lamps, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Venini
Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

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

By Venini

Located in Aachen, NRW

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 knob...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano 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 Massimo Vignelli, Venini

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

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Short Glass Vase in Red by Venini

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Short Glass Vase in Red 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

Carlo Scarpa 'Bugne' Vase by Venini, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 1940
Carlo Scarpa 'Bugne' Vase by Venini, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 1940

Carlo Scarpa 'Bugne' Vase by Venini, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, 1940

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Zurich, CH

Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Bugne' vase, 1936 hand-blown glass, iridescent surface modell 3739 produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy signed with four-line acid stamp to underside ...

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1940s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Labuan 706.01 Lattimo - Glass Vase - Damiani
Venini Labuan 706.01 Lattimo - Glass Vase - Damiani

Venini Labuan 706.01 Lattimo - Glass Vase - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Labuan 706.01 Collection: Labuan Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your home with this iconic Murano glass vase. The Labuan collection ev...

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2010s Italian Venini Furniture

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Glass

VENINI - 1930s Chandelier - Art Deco - MURANO - Made in ITALY
VENINI - 1930s Chandelier - Art Deco - MURANO - Made in ITALY

VENINI - 1930s Chandelier - Art Deco - MURANO - Made in ITALY

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI - 1930s Murano glass chandelier, composed of a large bowl , 24 curls and the stello composed of spheres plus the glass bowl at the top completely sound and working. It was mad...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Teal and White Zanfirico Lattimo Dish or Low Bowl
Venini Bianconi Teal and White Zanfirico Lattimo Dish or Low Bowl

Venini Bianconi Teal and White Zanfirico Lattimo Dish or Low Bowl

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine 1950's zanfirico lattimo plate. By Venini & Co. Attributed to Paolo Venini or Fulvio Bianconi. Of a low bowl or plate form with a slightly raised center. With alternatin...

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Carlo Scarpa Venini Large Glass Pendant, Italy, 1925
Carlo Scarpa Venini Large Glass Pendant, Italy, 1925

Carlo Scarpa Venini Large Glass Pendant, Italy, 1925

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The unusual large size Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling light, Italy 1930's Handblown glass, steel, aluminum. Exquisite glass making technique. Takes one medium base bulb. Rewired for...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

Venini Murano Glass Table Lamp, Black and White Spotted, Italy, circa 1970s
Venini Murano Glass Table Lamp, Black and White Spotted, Italy, circa 1970s

Venini Murano Glass Table Lamp, Black and White Spotted, Italy, circa 1970s

By Venini

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Venini Murano glass table lamp, Italy, circa 1970s — hand-blown black glass with opaque white spotted inclusions, original paper label, polished brass collar, new lampshade included. This Murano glass table lamp base...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi Fasce Orizzontali Vase
Fulvio Bianconi Fasce Orizzontali Vase

Fulvio Bianconi Fasce Orizzontali Vase

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Fulvio Bianconi banded vase in clear glass with embedded bands of aquamarine,sapphire,black and red glass. marked with a three line acid stamp c.1953

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Italian Mid-Century Murano Pair of Wall Sconces by Zuccheri for Venini, 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Murano Pair of Wall Sconces by Zuccheri for Venini, 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Murano Pair of Wall Sconces by Zuccheri for Venini, 1970s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Stunning and beauty Italian Pair of Murano glasses Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Venini. Venini is one of ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

Ceiling Light by Paolo Caliari for Venini
Ceiling Light by Paolo Caliari for Venini

Ceiling Light by Paolo Caliari for Venini

By Paolo Caliari, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ceiling light by Paolo Caliari for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Striking Venini pendant with an exterior green...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier in the Style of Venini
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier in the Style of Venini

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier in the Style of Venini

By Venini

Located in Austin, TX

Spectacular vintage Italian Venini Murano glass chandelier made of hand blown opaline and cream glass with 23 carat "polvero d'oro" throughout (gold leaf flecks). Exceptional quality...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano 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

Materials

Gold Plate, Chrome

Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
Poliedri Chandelier by Venini

Poliedri Chandelier by Venini

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian chandelier with hand blown polyhedron/polyhedral shaped Murano glasses in clear, light pink, and light green colors, designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, made in Ital...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Metal

Six Mid-Century Modern  "Patchwork" Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Six Mid-Century Modern  "Patchwork" Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Six Mid-Century Modern "Patchwork" Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Six Mid-Century Modern sconces 'Patchwork' model designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini and manufactured circa 1970, in clear and blue Murano glass. Priced individually.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Sigaro Fixture
Venini Sigaro Fixture

Venini Sigaro Fixture

By Venini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Venini Sigaro Hanging Fixture Latimo and Fasce Glass Decoration

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Art 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

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Metal

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Tiered Murano Chandelier
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Tiered Murano Chandelier

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Tiered Murano Chandelier

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in North Miami, FL

This Large VENINI chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri in 1950's for Venini glassworks has THREE (3) tiers. There is a lovely mixture of clear drip style Murano pieces with clear an...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Big Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Floor Lamp / Side Table
Big Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Floor Lamp / Side Table

Big Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Floor Lamp / Side Table

By Venini

Located in Weesp, NL

Artù, the stunning Mid-Century Modern crystal floor lamp/side table designed by the legendary Ettore Fantasia for Sothis Italy. This exquisite piece combines both form and function, ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Crystal, Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy
Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy

Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy

By Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A captivating example of 1970s Italian lighting design, this vintage mushroom table lamp is attributed to Venini and showcases the impeccable artistry of Murano glasswork. Hand-blown...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

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.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Important set of 12 glasses, tableware, gold, Murano design Venini, 1970s Italy
Important set of 12 glasses, tableware, gold, Murano design Venini, 1970s Italy

Important set of 12 glasses, tableware, gold, Murano design Venini, 1970s Italy

By Venini, Venini

Located in Wien, AT

Set of stunning twelve glasses, made by Gino Cenedese or by another glass master of Venini, in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. There are seldomly full sets available, a total of twelve ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Straw and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in straw and yellow colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as contai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo Sculpture, White & Gold Venini Murano 1930
Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo Sculpture, White & Gold Venini Murano 1930

Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo Sculpture, White & Gold Venini Murano 1930

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Napoleone Martinuzzi, Bassotto Giallo (Yellow Dachsund) sculpture, white & gold Venini Murano 1930 Exceedingly rare example of a signed Venini large-scale Dachsund Dog Sculpture by N...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Gold

Handsome Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Flowers Sputnik Pendant Light by Venini
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Flowers Sputnik Pendant Light by Venini

Handsome Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Flowers Sputnik Pendant Light by Venini

By Venini

Located in Lisse, NL

Marvelous Mid-Century Modern, stunning design, chrome & glass flowers fixture. This aesthetically pleasing and very rare design, Murano glass pendant is in good condition and read...

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

Materials

Chrome

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Apple Green Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Apple Green Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo 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

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Murano Glass

Venini, Mid-Century Latticino Handkerchief Vase, Unsigned, Italy, C.1950
Venini, Mid-Century Latticino Handkerchief Vase, Unsigned, Italy, C.1950

Venini, Mid-Century Latticino Handkerchief Vase, Unsigned, Italy, C.1950

By Venini

Located in Chatham, ON

VENINI - mid-century studio glass latticino 'handkerchief' vase - striking pink ribbons with copper aventurine edges - unsigned - Italy (Venice) - circa 1950. Excellent vintage co...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century 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

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

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

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Murano, Venini Italia, 1985 Vase "Zanfirico Reticello"
Murano, Venini Italia, 1985 Vase "Zanfirico Reticello"

Murano, Venini Italia, 1985 Vase "Zanfirico Reticello"

By Venini

Located in CH

Venini, Murano “Zanfirico Reticello” Vase Murano, 1985 Colorless blown glass with blue and white zanfirico and reticello thread decoration, creating a delicate net-like pattern. Signed on the underside: Venini Italia...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini Mid-Century Italian Art Glass Bottle a Fasce Orizzontali by Bianconi
Venini Mid-Century Italian Art Glass Bottle a Fasce Orizzontali by Bianconi

Venini Mid-Century Italian Art Glass Bottle a Fasce Orizzontali by Bianconi

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Mid-Century Italian art glass bottle. A so-called 'a fasce orizzontali' bottle with a broad turquoise band in a clear red body. By Venini. Designed by Fulvio Bianconi. Mar...

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Altuglas

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Sergio Asti for Venini Large Murano Glass Ashtray , Italy, 1967
Sergio Asti for Venini Large Murano Glass Ashtray , Italy, 1967

Sergio Asti for Venini Large Murano Glass Ashtray , Italy, 1967

By Venini, Sergio Asti

Located in Milan, IT

Sergio Asti for Venini Glass Large Ashtray. From the renowned DE'MODE'S series Designed on the occasion of the remodeling of the Bar Excelsior at the Excelsior Hotel Lido of Venice....

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

‘Fungo’ Murano Glass Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1950s
‘Fungo’ Murano Glass Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1950s

‘Fungo’ Murano Glass Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1950s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This beautiful ocean blue Murano glass table lamp, model 'Fungo', was designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in Italy in the 1950s. It was in production for several decades. These l...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Re Vase in Grey Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni

Venini Re Vase in Grey Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Re glass vase in gray by Rodolfo Dordoni. Blown handmade glass vases. Upper part, the crown, is covered by metal leaves. The lower part is glazed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown 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

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Crystal, Steel

Venini murano glass pendant 1960s
Venini murano glass pendant 1960s

Venini murano glass pendant 1960s

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

Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s
Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s

Fulvio Bianconi Bowl Pezzato Americano, Venini, Murano 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A Pezzato Americano bowl in yellow, green, straw and black colored glass designed by Fulvio Bianconi in 1950. Manufactured by Venini, Venice ca. 1950s. With acid etched signature "Ve...

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Murana Face Glass Vase in Straw by Fabio
Venini Murana Face Glass Vase in Straw by Fabio

Venini Murana Face Glass Vase in Straw by Fabio

By Fabio, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with oval body and neck and engraved facial expression designed by Fabio in 2016. Featured in straw colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or str...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

“Musicanti” Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano Italy
“Musicanti” Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano Italy

“Musicanti” Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Musicanti” Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano Italy (Founded in 1921). Glass figurine with polychrome decoration. Represents a slender character whose brown gla...

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

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Blown Glass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Turquoise Shell Glass Dish, Murano, Italy, 1940s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Turquoise Shell Glass Dish, Murano, Italy, 1940s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Turquoise Shell Glass Dish, Murano, Italy, 1940s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Rare and highly collectible sculptural shell glass dish designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano, Italy, 1940s. Hand-blown in luminous turquoise glass, this exceptional work is el...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage pendant lamp Membrane by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s
Vintage pendant lamp Membrane by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s

Vintage pendant lamp Membrane by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Rare beautiful pendant lamp Membrane by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pa...

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

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Murano Glass

Pair of white glass pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Pair of white glass pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Pair of white glass pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A pair of hand-blown white no. 011.11 glass pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. It...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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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

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 Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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

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

Pair XXL Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Amber and Ice Glass, Italy 1960
Pair XXL Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Amber and Ice Glass, Italy 1960

Pair XXL Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Amber and Ice Glass, Italy 1960

By Venini

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair XXL Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Amber and Ice Glass, Italy 1960 We're selling a pair of gorgeous Venini Wall chandeliers from the 1960s, each featuring hand-blown Murano glass in amber and ice tones. These Italian-made lamps are ideal for any space, from midcentury to Hollywood Regency. Choosing Mid-Century Lighting is a sustainable and eco-friendly option that breathes new life into a quality product with a rich history. The signs of wear add character and tell a story of the previous owner's life. These elegant lights are compatible with US/UK/ASIA standards and LED lighting, featuring three E27 sockets. We've cleaned and wired them for immediate use, and the frames are in excellent condition, with a minor patina on the metal parts. You can easily disassemble the sconces for transport, and each glass piece can be wrapped individually. They measure 38 cm in width, 20 cm in depth, and 80 cm in height. Make a statement in your space with these delicate yet beautiful lights. - Priced for a pair of two wall lights...

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

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Metal

Paolo Venini and Massimo Pistilli for Venini "Pallotta" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
Paolo Venini and Massimo Pistilli for Venini "Pallotta" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s

Paolo Venini and Massimo Pistilli for Venini "Pallotta" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s

By Venini, Paolo Venini, Massimo Pistilli

Located in Naples, IT

Rare table lamp, Pallotta model. Designed and made by Studio Venini, circa 1970. This design consists of a transparent smoked globe made of glass. Inside the lamp are several polychr...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Glass

Venini Two-Tone Chandelier
Venini Two-Tone Chandelier

Venini Two-Tone Chandelier

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Venini glass prism chandelier with two-tone amber and clear drops. In original, working and complete condition. The drops come in two lengths, the longer 15"- L x 1.25"- W. ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini Martinengo Thirty-two-light Chandelier in Crystal

Venini Martinengo Thirty-two-light Chandelier in Crystal

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Majestic chandeliers in handmade-blown glass. Metal: Chromium Plated Color: Crystal 32 lights x max 60W E14 Code: 99.50.01.32.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

Mexico Vase by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s
Mexico Vase by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s

Mexico Vase by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Mexico Vase by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s A rare vase of the Mexico series. Designed by Toni Zuccheri, manufactured by Venini, Venice in the 1970s. Thick 'pasta vitrea' glass in...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Handblown, Murano Glass, Amethyst Swirl Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Handblown, Murano Glass, Amethyst Swirl Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Handblown, Murano Glass, Amethyst Swirl Lamp

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern lamp consist of Amethyst Murano glass with pearlescent swirls throughout. The glass bodies attach to radiant nickel bases. They have been newly new c...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Nickel

Midcentury Large Venini Glass Rod Spiral Chandelier, 1980
Midcentury Large Venini Glass Rod Spiral Chandelier, 1980

Midcentury Large Venini Glass Rod Spiral Chandelier, 1980

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Mid-Century modern XL spiral chandelier by Venini – a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. This stunning light fixture is a true jewel for your home. The chandelier consists of...

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

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Metal

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.