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Venini Furniture

Italian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Creator: Venini
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

Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Grey by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Grey by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Grey by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

By Venini, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zoe Tavolo table lamp, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas and manufactured by Venini, features a lantern shape. Indoor use only. Dimensions:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Vintage Crystal Cascading Chandelier by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1970s
Vintage Crystal Cascading Chandelier by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1970s

Vintage Crystal Cascading Chandelier by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1970s

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Lisboa, PT

This pendant lamp was designed by Paolo Venini for Venini during the 1970s, in Italy. It features a brass plate were dozens of frosted glass drops fall creating a layering effect wit...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

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...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

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

VENINI rare vase Aurati Red & Gold Murano Glass, Signed 2006, handmade in Italy
VENINI rare vase Aurati Red & Gold Murano Glass, Signed 2006, handmade in Italy

VENINI rare vase Aurati Red & Gold Murano Glass, Signed 2006, handmade in Italy

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Aurati vase in Red Murano Glass, model 706.50, produced in 2006 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. A refined reissue of a historic Venini design, this ...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Doge Pendant Light in Straw Yellow by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Venini Doge Pendant Light in Straw Yellow by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Doge Pendant Light in Straw Yellow by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Doge suspension lamp, designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1925 and 1930. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 50 cm, H 120 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Signed Venini Vintage Murano Glass Floor Lamp, Signed
Signed Venini Vintage Murano Glass Floor Lamp, Signed

Signed Venini Vintage Murano Glass Floor Lamp, Signed

By Venini

Located in North Miami, FL

Signed "Venini 1994" at base and to underside of white glass bowl reflector. This is blue glass rod and bowl. Stunning and 24-karat gilded base and floor dimmer. This item is c...

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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Furniture

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Brass

Large Pair of Venini Murano Glass Sconces
Large Pair of Venini Murano Glass Sconces

Large Pair of Venini Murano Glass Sconces

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

A very dramatic, large and beautiful pair of Venini style sconces. These are located in our warehouse in Italy and have a lead time for arrival of 8-10 weeks from time of purchase. ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Crystal

Mendini X Venini vase Acco Green Murano Glass, Signed 1998, made in Italy
Mendini X Venini vase Acco Green Murano Glass, Signed 1998, made in Italy

Mendini X Venini vase Acco Green Murano Glass, Signed 1998, made in Italy

By Venini, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Acco vase in White and Green Glass, model 706.70, produced in 1998 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. The Acco vase is the result of Venini’s collabora...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Indigo by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Indigo by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase in aquamarine designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 26 cm diameter x...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Extraordinary blown chandelier by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano, 1920s.
Extraordinary blown chandelier by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano, 1920s.

Extraordinary blown chandelier by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano, 1920s.

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Argelato, BO

This blown glass chandelier is a piece of great elegance and refinement by Vittorio Zecchin, a master of Murano glass in the 1920s and 1930s, a period during which he collaborated wi...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

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 Michela Cattai, Venini

Located in Varedo, MB

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

VENINI vase Santillana Green Murano Glass, Signed 1991, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Santillana Green Murano Glass, Signed 1991, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Santillana Green Murano Glass, Signed 1991, Made in Italy

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

An exquisite example from the Colletti series, this 1991 Venini vase (model 512.02) reflects the refined aesthetic and architectural clarity of Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, one of th...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Vetri Display Case, Steel and Glass, Minimalist, Italy, 1983
Venini Vetri Display Case, Steel and Glass, Minimalist, Italy, 1983

Venini Vetri Display Case, Steel and Glass, Minimalist, Italy, 1983

By Venini

Located in Sharon, CT

For a 1983 exhibition of Venini glass at The Heller Gallery these unique cases were designed by the Venini company and made in Italy. Three semi-circular glass shelves (22" x 15.75")...

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1980s Italian Minimalist Vintage Venini Furniture

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Steel

VENINI vase Re Smoky Pulegoso and Bronze Murano Glass, 90° Anniversary
VENINI vase Re Smoky Pulegoso and Bronze Murano Glass, 90° Anniversary

VENINI vase Re Smoky Pulegoso and Bronze Murano Glass, 90° Anniversary

By Venini, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase RE 515.13 Smoky bubble and Bronze color Murano Glass, Signed 2011 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Principe series ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano 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

Incisi Glass Vase in Brass by Venini

Incisi Glass Vase in Brass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A multitude of shapes and colours. Apparently, Paolo Venini had a knack for experimenting with Incisi. They are countless. The vase owes its name to the "Incisione a Freddo" glassmak...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Red and Mauve Glass, Italy, 1959
Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Red and Mauve Glass, Italy, 1959

Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Red and Mauve Glass, Italy, 1959

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Paolo Venini for Venini rare apothecary jar or vessel in red and mauve blown glass. This classic and elegant vessel comes from a series designed by Paolo Venini in 1959 inspired by ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

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

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

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Timeless Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 034.78, in Zanfirico Amethyst and Black, Limited Edition 16/199, Signed 2016 with box and certificate A perfect gift for design lovers — an aut...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Unique Venini tronchi chandelier
Unique Venini tronchi chandelier

Unique Venini tronchi chandelier

$79,081Sale Price|20% Off

Unique Venini tronchi chandelier

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

Unique and huge Venini chandelier, model Tronchi from 1980. 80cm diameter for 550 cm meter high.

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Late 20th Century Venini Furniture

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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

Gio Ponti for Venini — “A Canne” Glass Bottle Vase in Blue and Green 1950s
Gio Ponti for Venini — “A Canne” Glass Bottle Vase in Blue and Green 1950s

Gio Ponti for Venini — “A Canne” Glass Bottle Vase in Blue and Green 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Dallas, TX

This striking 'A Canne' bottle vase model 972, designed by Gio Ponti and masterfully executed by Venini, exemplifies the refined modernism and technical virtuosity that defined mid‑c...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Venini Regina Taupe Grey Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2010
Venini Regina Taupe Grey Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2010

Venini Regina Taupe Grey Murano Glass Vase with Applied Metal Foil, Signed 2010

By Venini, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Venezia, IT

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

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare large Venini Murano chandelier Trilobo
Rare large Venini Murano chandelier Trilobo

Rare large Venini Murano chandelier Trilobo

By Venini

Located in Eindhoven, NL

A very beautiful Murano chandelier 'Trilobo' by Venini. With 5 lights. Decorated with transparent and soft coloured Murano glass pendants, held by metal chains suspended on white la...

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

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Metal

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

Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Gray and Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Gray and Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Piatto Di Tapio in gray/aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala. Numbered Edition for year. “Piatto di Tapio” blown plate with thick handmade center, realized with the “incalmo” techniqu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini for Disaronno Blue and White Fused Glass Ice Bucket, Murano Italy
Venini for Disaronno Blue and White Fused Glass Ice Bucket, Murano Italy

Venini for Disaronno Blue and White Fused Glass Ice Bucket, Murano Italy

By Venini

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Modernist vintage ice bucket has abstract geometric decor of fused white glass on transparent blue colored glass with controlled bubbles effect. The piece has two small rounded hand...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Carlo Scarpa Venini Art Deco Chandelier, Nickel & Glass, 1930s
Carlo Scarpa Venini Art Deco Chandelier, Nickel & Glass, 1930s

Carlo Scarpa Venini Art Deco Chandelier, Nickel & Glass, 1930s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Carlo Scarpa for Venini highly unique rectangular shaped Art Deco chandelier, circa 1930's. A minimalist nickel-plated structure with a row of eight thick ribbed hand-cut glass eleme...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

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Nickel

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

VENINI Murano Glass "Totem" Floor or Table Lamp by Toso & Massari Italy 2001
VENINI Murano Glass "Totem" Floor or Table Lamp by Toso & Massari Italy 2001

VENINI Murano Glass "Totem" Floor or Table Lamp by Toso & Massari Italy 2001

By Renato Toso, Gaetano Pesce, Noti Massari, Venini, Toso, Massari & Associates

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Rare Postmodern "Totem" floor or table lamp by Renato Toso, Noti Massari, and Associates for the premier Murano glassworks: Venini. Constructed of a diamond shaped metal base, under...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Venini Musa Glass Sculpture Light in Red by Fabio Novembre

Venini Musa Glass Sculpture Light in Red by Fabio Novembre

By Fabio Novembre, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Musa glass sculpture table lamp, designed by Fabio Novembre and manufactured by Venini, features a handmade glass sculpture with a metal cage and a Carrara marble base. Available in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas
Venini Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zoe pendant light in violet shades of glass. Its shape is reminiscent of a lantern and brightens any living space with its bold red color. Also available in other colors, sizes and a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Large Venini Sigaro Pendant Fixture by Massimo Vignelli
Large Venini Sigaro Pendant Fixture by Massimo Vignelli

Large Venini Sigaro Pendant Fixture by Massimo Vignelli

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini sigaro pendant in lemon yellow with colored ban striped bottom, designed by Massimo Vignelli. Rare extra large (20") size. Perfect condition, curr...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

A 20th Century Amethyst Murano Glass Hanging Lantern in the manner of Venini.
A 20th Century Amethyst Murano Glass Hanging Lantern in the manner of Venini.

A 20th Century Amethyst Murano Glass Hanging Lantern in the manner of Venini.

By Venini

Located in London, GB

Italy, circa 1930. An early twentieth century hanging lantern in amethyst Murano glass, the segmented stem supporting a bell lantern with canopy shade. Height 85.00 centimetres. Di...

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Early 20th Century Italian Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Important Vase " a canne" attributed to Fulvio Bianconi, Ed. Venini c. 1950
Important Vase " a canne" attributed to Fulvio Bianconi, Ed. Venini c. 1950

Important Vase " a canne" attributed to Fulvio Bianconi, Ed. Venini c. 1950

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Renens, CH

Important " a canne" vase attributed to Fulvio Bianconi. Venini 1950ca. The vase has an elongated neck narrow neck with a flared lip similar to the Bottiglie series by Bianconi for ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid-century "Ice" chandelier by Toni Zuccheri Venini Scultoreo.
Mid-century "Ice" chandelier by Toni Zuccheri Venini Scultoreo.

Mid-century "Ice" chandelier by Toni Zuccheri Venini Scultoreo.

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Palermo, IT

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of mid-20th century Italian design with this extraordinary "Ice" chandelier by renowned designer Toni Zuccheri. Crafted with skilled crafts...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Nickel

“a fasce di colore” or “a fasce orrizontali” vase by Fulvio Bianconi, circa 1953
“a fasce di colore” or “a fasce orrizontali” vase by Fulvio Bianconi, circa 1953

“a fasce di colore” or “a fasce orrizontali” vase by Fulvio Bianconi, circa 1953

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

A monumental example of Murano blown glass, this piece reveals a rhythm of irregular horizontal bands that flow across its surface. Shades of blue, green, red, and black alternate in...

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

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Blown 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 Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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

Battuti/Canoe Bowl in Aquamarine Glass

Battuti/Canoe Bowl in Aquamarine Glass

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

It reveals itself like a shell gaping open, in tones of crystal, aquamarine and shaded pink Alexandrite. Its translucent appearance is the result of t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

1970s Venini Blue Murano Glass Empty Pocket Catchall Tray Centerpiece, Italy
1970s Venini Blue Murano Glass Empty Pocket Catchall Tray Centerpiece, Italy

1970s Venini Blue Murano Glass Empty Pocket Catchall Tray Centerpiece, Italy

By Venini

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Elegant Italian Murano glass empty pocket, catchall tray or low centerpiece by Venini, dating from the 1970s. The piece features a refined square form with raised edges and a sculptu...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Venini Murano Italy Blue Glass Bottle Vase Serie “Velati” 1992
Venini Murano Italy Blue Glass Bottle Vase Serie “Velati” 1992

Venini Murano Italy Blue Glass Bottle Vase Serie “Velati” 1992

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

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

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Venini Murano Glass Bottles, Incalmo Two-Toned Neck Vases, Set of Three, 1960
Venini Murano Glass Bottles, Incalmo Two-Toned Neck Vases, Set of Three, 1960

Venini Murano Glass Bottles, Incalmo Two-Toned Neck Vases, Set of Three, 1960

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini murano glass bottles, Incalmo two-toned neck vases, set of three, c 1961. Free blown incalmo glass bottles with fused two tone necks, Polished pon...

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

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Murano Glass

Venini Bolle 503.00 Glass Vase, Pink, Green & Red - Tapio Wirkkala - Damiani
Venini Bolle 503.00 Glass Vase, Pink, Green & Red - Tapio Wirkkala - Damiani

Venini Bolle 503.00 Glass Vase, Pink, Green & Red - Tapio Wirkkala - Damiani

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Venini Design: Tapio Wirkkala Model: Bubbles 503.00 Collection: Bubbles Year: 1966 Made in: Italy Create a magical atmosphere with a unique piece of Murano glass. The Bolle c...

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2010s Italian Venini Furniture

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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

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Brass

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase
“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Inciso” by Paolo Venini, Murano glass vase. Blown-glass vase with a finely cut inciso surface, a hallmark of Paolo Venini’s work in the 1950s. Its slender silhouette and soft grey-b...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Istanbul Pezzato Murano Art Glass Vase No. 4402 by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Istanbul Pezzato Murano Art Glass Vase No. 4402 by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

Istanbul Pezzato Murano Art Glass Vase No. 4402 by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Pezzato polychrome patchwork art glass vase. By Venini. Designed by Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996). In the Pezzato Istanbul series with light yellow, clear, mole-grey, and vi...

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

Materials

Porcelain

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Amber and Pink Murano Glass
Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Amber and Pink Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Amber and Pink Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Clessidra hourglass in grape and pink Murano glass by Paolo Venini and Riedizione. Limited edition in 99 art pieces each. Little grains of sand, im...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Gemme Short Glass Vase in Grass Green by Venini
Gemme Short Glass Vase in Grass Green by Venini

Gemme Short Glass Vase in Grass Green by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in grass green designed in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other color...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

2 Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Flush Mounts, Unused, ca 1970 Murano Glass
2 Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Flush Mounts, Unused, ca 1970 Murano Glass

2 Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Flush Mounts, Unused, ca 1970 Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful and large Mid-Century Modern flush mounts in white and clear hand blown Murano Glass in the "Tessuto" technique , manufactured by Venini, "New Old Stock " These flush mou...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano 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 Venini, Ettore Sottsass

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

Venini Couple Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

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

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass, 1930, Italy
Venini Chandelier Murano Glass, 1930, Italy

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass, 1930, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini chandelier murano glass, 1930, Italy.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy, Mid-Century, 20\" Diameter
Venini Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy, Mid-Century, 20\" Diameter

Venini Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy, Mid-Century, 20\" Diameter

By Venini

Located in Naples, IT

Glass ashtray or centrepiece worked with the submerged glass technique. Production: Venini, Italy.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Large White Milk White Inside Glass Vase

Venini Opalino Large White Milk White Inside Glass Vase

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Glass

Venini Incisi Thin Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini
Venini Incisi Thin Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini

Venini Incisi Thin Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numb...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

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.