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Venini Lighting

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 Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 7 leaves XL , Italy 1980
Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 7 leaves XL , Italy 1980

Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 7 leaves XL , Italy 1980

By Venini

Located in La xara, VC

Venini wall lamp in Murano glass with iridium glass. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best in design. This pair of sconces is in good condition. Venini is ...

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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal

Venini Glass Murano Chandelier Gilt Gold Structure, Italy 1980
Venini Glass Murano Chandelier Gilt Gold Structure, Italy 1980

Venini Glass Murano Chandelier Gilt Gold Structure, Italy 1980

By Venini

Located in La xara, VC

Exceptional Venini chandelier with large Murano glass with gilded gold structure. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of Italian design. This unique chan...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

1960s Venini Tronchi Texturized Glass Tube Chandelier 10 Lights , Italy
1960s Venini Tronchi Texturized Glass Tube Chandelier 10 Lights , Italy

1960s Venini Tronchi Texturized Glass Tube Chandelier 10 Lights , Italy

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Venini texturized tronchi massive glass tube chandelier with 10 lights . 28 glass tube . Contain 5 E12 candelabra socket and 5 E26 Edison base socket . Mesure 23 in. wide by 31...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

1970's Vintage Art Deco Italian Venini Palm Chandelier Glass Rods
1970's Vintage Art Deco Italian Venini Palm Chandelier Glass Rods

1970's Vintage Art Deco Italian Venini Palm Chandelier Glass Rods

By Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage palm-style Murano glass chandelier by Venini is a decorative Italian light fixture made from hand-blown glass on the island of Murano. The “palm” style refers to the glass ...

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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1 of 2 Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount light by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s
1 of 2 Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount light by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s

1 of 2 Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount light by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s

By Kalmar Lighting, Venini

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers gather many structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. High quality and...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Mottled Murano Glass Pendants by Venini
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Mottled Murano Glass Pendants by Venini

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Mottled Murano Glass Pendants by Venini

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modernist pendant chandeliers, designed and crafted by the esteemed Italian glassmaking house Venini, exemplifies the timeless artistry of Murano gla...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Italian Midcentury Large Beauty Murano Wall Sconce by Venini, 1970s
Italian Midcentury Large Beauty Murano Wall Sconce by Venini, 1970s

Italian Midcentury Large Beauty Murano Wall Sconce by Venini, 1970s

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Marvelous and unique Italian Murano glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Venini. This Wall Scconce is composed by 12...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s
Pair of Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s

Pair of Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of Murano wall sconces. Each wall sconce is featuring five crystal clear glass semi circles, with brass details and back plate. In the style of Venini. Illuminates beautifully. ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Large Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Sconces, 1970
Pair of Large Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Sconces, 1970

Pair of Large Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Sconces, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of eautiful triangle shaped glass wall sconces featuring multiple long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end p...

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

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Brass

Venini SAS Ceiling Flush mount, italian 1960 Murano glass
Venini SAS Ceiling Flush mount, italian 1960 Murano glass

Venini SAS Ceiling Flush mount, italian 1960 Murano glass

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

Murano glass flush mount ceiling edited by the famous Venini Italian and Murano glass producer. It is a special order (65 pieces) originally set in a hotel in the area of Bologne, I...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Large Tronchi Murano Glass chandelier by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s
Large Tronchi Murano Glass chandelier by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s

Large Tronchi Murano Glass chandelier by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s

By Kalmar Lighting, Venini

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers gather many structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. High quality and...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

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

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Zanfirico Murano glass lamp by Venini, Murano, Italy, 1950s.
Zanfirico Murano glass lamp by Venini, Murano, Italy, 1950s.

Zanfirico Murano glass lamp by Venini, Murano, Italy, 1950s.

By Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Zanfirico Murano glass lamp by Venini, Murano, Italy, 1950s. Decorative Murano glass lamp, blown and produced by Venini in the 1950s, using the zanfirico technique. The slightly flat...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Murano Italian Midcentury "Triedri" Serie Glass Chandelier 1960s
Venini Murano Italian Midcentury "Triedri" Serie Glass Chandelier 1960s

Venini Murano Italian Midcentury "Triedri" Serie Glass Chandelier 1960s

By Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design chandelier or pendant lamp from the “Triedri” series designed and produced by Venini Murano, composed of Triedri elements in solid crystal and amber ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

1 'of 2' Amber Murano 20" Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Brass, P. Venini VeArt 1960
1 'of 2' Amber Murano 20" Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Brass, P. Venini VeArt 1960

1 'of 2' Amber Murano 20" Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Brass, P. Venini VeArt 1960

By VeArt, Venini

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Elegant sputnik chandelier with star-shaped amber Murano glass flowers on a gilded brass frame. Designed by Paolo Venini. Star-shaped glasses resembles flowers. Chandelier illuminate...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Gold Plate, Brass

Pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Venini, Murano, circa 1950s.
Pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Venini, Murano, circa 1950s.

Pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Venini, Murano, circa 1950s.

By Venini

Located in Piacenza, Italy

An elegant pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Venini, Murano, circa 1950s. Each sconce features a finely crafted reticello glass shade, showcasing the delicate crisscross latt...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Lantern by Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano Italy 1926-1930 model 5040
Art Deco Lantern by Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano Italy 1926-1930 model 5040

Art Deco Lantern by Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano Italy 1926-1930 model 5040

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Art Deco Lantern Model 5040 by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano, Circa 1928* _Murano Glass_ Art Deco lantern, model 5040, by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano, circa ...

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1920s Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Long Tappeto Volante Pendant Light in Crystal Glass
Venini Long Tappeto Volante Pendant Light in Crystal Glass

Venini Long Tappeto Volante Pendant Light in Crystal Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tappeto Volante Suspension lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the “Nastro” flat component, striped and hand-drawn. The “Nastro” compon...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

A signed Venini "Poliedri" chandelier with glass diffusers, Italy, 1950s
A signed Venini "Poliedri" chandelier with glass diffusers, Italy, 1950s

A signed Venini "Poliedri" chandelier with glass diffusers, Italy, 1950s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A suspended chandelier composed of blown-glass diffusers, model “Poliedri,” design by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1960s. Through his work, Carlo Scarpa was able to create a lang...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Clear Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 2000
Pair of Clear Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 2000

Pair of Clear Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 2000

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful wall sconces of crystal glass pipes with brass details. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The glass...

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

Materials

Glass

Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini
Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini

Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in Dallas, TX

Large Mid-Century Modern octogonal "Triedri" Venini chandelier or flush-mount, in clear Murano glass with a chrome frame. Italy, circa 1980s. The vintage chandelier is made of four l...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier
Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier

Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier. It can be mounted straight to ceeling like a plafond or hanging down like shown in the pictures. The light consists 199 original Murano glass...

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

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Metal

Venini "Anni Trenta" Serie Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
Venini "Anni Trenta" Serie Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s

Venini "Anni Trenta" Serie Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design table lamp collection serie “Anni Trenta” designed by Venini and produced by Venini Murano composed of hand-blown and hand-worked opaline glass diffuser and base, connected by a brass ring element, Italy production 2013 Venini Anni Trenta...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Belboi Table Lamp by Venini, 1986
Belboi Table Lamp by Venini, 1986

Belboi Table Lamp by Venini, 1986

By Venini

Located in Hamburg, PA

Very good vintage condition; original wiring in working order (US plug). Minor surface wear to brass commensurate with age. A small inclusion is present at the top of the brass stem ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

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

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandelier By Toni Zuccheri For Venini
Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandelier By Toni Zuccheri For Venini

Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandelier By Toni Zuccheri For Venini

By Venini, Seguso, Toni Zuccheri, Barovier&Toso, Mazzega

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier By Toni Zuccheri For Venini. Offered is a stunning large Murano chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1960's. It consists of unusuall...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Chandelier "Tronchi" by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
Chandelier "Tronchi" by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

Chandelier "Tronchi" by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A midcentury classic so-called "Tronchi" chandelier by Gino Vistosi. Clear Murano glass tubes in different sizes that cascades down from a metal structure. In great condition. Total...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

20th Century, Venini Pair of Wall Lamps mod. Poliedri in Murano Glass, 60s
20th Century, Venini Pair of Wall Lamps mod. Poliedri in Murano Glass, 60s

20th Century, Venini Pair of Wall Lamps mod. Poliedri in Murano Glass, 60s

By Venini

Located in Turin, Turin

It was back in 1958 when the chandelier triumphed at the Brussels Expo, at the center of the Italian pavilion. Since then, its infinitely glittering appearance of polyhedrons continu...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Camer, Venini Solid Glass Chandelier or Pendant, 1960s, Italy
Camer, Venini Solid Glass Chandelier or Pendant, 1960s, Italy

Camer, Venini Solid Glass Chandelier or Pendant, 1960s, Italy

By Venini

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Thick mouth blowed triad shaped optical grade glass bar. Prime quality material, solid sturdy steel structure. Contain two regular ceramic E26 size socket rated at 100 watts ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

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 Venini, Barovier, Toni Zuccheri

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 Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Seven-Tiered Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1975
Venini Seven-Tiered Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1975

Venini Seven-Tiered Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1975

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very impressive seven-tiered chandelier with glass crystals that have polished angled ends. Crystals are placed very close to not show any lightbulbs! Brass skeleton frame work and b...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass Flush Mount by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy, 1970s

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy, 1970s

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Murano Reticello glass Flush mount by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Series -Tessuto-, Italy, 1970s. Hand-blown from white and clear Murano glass in spiral shape, ceiling mo...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Chandelier with Murano Glass Filigree and Brass 69's
Venini Chandelier with Murano Glass Filigree and Brass 69's

Venini Chandelier with Murano Glass Filigree and Brass 69's

By Venini

Located in Palermo, IT

Beautiful chandelier at three light diffusers consisting of Murano glass bowls with white and yellow Venini filigree pattern with brass and cast iron frame. Fully functional ,of ex...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, 1960s
Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, 1960s

Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Mid-Century Modern XL Venini chandelier. The light consists 162 original Murano glass crystals on a metal base consisting of 3 tiers. A true jewel for your home. Details Creator:...

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

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Crystal, Chrome, Metallic Thread

Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s
Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s

Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A Venini hand blown Murano glass "Filigrana" sphere pendant, Italy, 1950s, atributed to designer Carlo Scarpa. Brass mounted in conical shape showing its elegant and clean lines desi...

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

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Brass

Huge Venini Post-Modern handl-blown murano glass table lamp. Italy, 1970s
Huge Venini Post-Modern handl-blown murano glass table lamp. Italy, 1970s

Huge Venini Post-Modern handl-blown murano glass table lamp. Italy, 1970s

By Venini

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Large Italian table lamp made of thick Murano glass, manufactured by Venini in the 70s, Venice. Mushroom-shaped, handcrafted in soft cream-tone glass with swirling details in white a...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Venini Chandelier 1940 Murano Glass 12 Lights
Venini Chandelier 1940 Murano Glass 12 Lights

Venini Chandelier 1940 Murano Glass 12 Lights

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Exceptional chandelier Venini Murano glass 12 lights color Ambra.

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1940s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Italian Clear Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini
Italian Clear Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini

Italian Clear Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A glamorous Italian chrome and clear Murano “Tronchi” chandelier design by Venini in the 1970s. Newly rewired. Dimensions are for just the chandelier, not the chain. Let us know the ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

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 Lighting

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Murano Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Onion Glass Uplighter Wall Sconce
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Onion Glass Uplighter Wall Sconce

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Onion Glass Uplighter Wall Sconce

By Venini, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Hanover, MA

Since yellow Murano glass wall lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, mid-1950s. Original hefty brass wall bracket. Porcelain socket for single standard Edison screw lightbulb...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

1960s Early Venini Amber and Clear Glass Prisms Chandelier, Italy
1960s Early Venini Amber and Clear Glass Prisms Chandelier, Italy

1960s Early Venini Amber and Clear Glass Prisms Chandelier, Italy

By Venini

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Thick optical quality glass prisms 'Triedri' in clear and amber tone of different length hooked on a handmade steel frame enameled in an ivory finish. Particular well designed st...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

Venini Carlo Scarpa Chandelier Poliedri Murano Light Bluend Brass, 1950
Venini Carlo Scarpa Chandelier Poliedri Murano Light Bluend Brass, 1950

Venini Carlo Scarpa Chandelier Poliedri Murano Light Bluend Brass, 1950

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Milano, IT

Un iconico lampadario a POLIEDRI, disegnato dal architetto CARLO SCARPA e prodotto dalla vetreria muranese, VENINI, Originale del 1950.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Classic Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s
Classic Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

Classic Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Original vintage Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini made in Italy in the 1960s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing innovat...

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

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Murano Glass

Vintage Camer Glass or Venini Tiered Oval Murano Glass & Steel Chandelier 1970s
Vintage Camer Glass or Venini Tiered Oval Murano Glass & Steel Chandelier 1970s

Vintage Camer Glass or Venini Tiered Oval Murano Glass & Steel Chandelier 1970s

By Camer Glass, Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

There is a long a storied history between Camer Glass and Venini. Information is not easy to come by, but it is widely accepted that Camer was the primary producer of glass used in t...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s
Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s

By Venini, Mazzega

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Rare mid-century amber noodle Murano glass flush mount by Venini or Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s. The chandelier is made of over 100 Mazzega Murano glass elements and gilt metal fram...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Murano Glass "Curve" Sconces
Murano Glass "Curve" Sconces

Murano Glass "Curve" Sconces

By Venini

Located in Austin, TX

"Triete" glass stems were curved on both ends while in fusion to give these pieces a great dynamic shape. A beautiful pair of wall sconces in crystal clear glass on a chromed steel s...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Belboi Table Lamp by Venini, 1986
Belboi Table Lamp by Venini, 1986

Belboi Table Lamp by Venini, 1986

By Venini

Located in Hamburg, PA

This Mid-Century Modern Italian lighting design, the Belboi table lamp, was created by Venini in 1986. The dome-shaped shade is hand-blown in layered Murano glass—opaque milk white, ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Set of Four Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825, 1970s
Venini Set of Four Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825, 1970s

Venini Set of Four Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825, 1970s

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini rare set of four exquisite 'Petali' sconces model 5825 in transparent Murano glass with gold leaf inclusions, Italy, 1970s. These sculptural wall lights have a lovely organic...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Pair of Venini Murano Glass wall sconces metal structure 1960s
Pair of Venini Murano Glass wall sconces metal structure 1960s

Pair of Venini Murano Glass wall sconces metal structure 1960s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of beautiful and sculptural Venini Wall Lamps with Murano glass and metal frames from 1960.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Single ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli - Venini Murano
Single ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli - Venini Murano

Single ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli - Venini Murano

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Single ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli, Venini, Murano, Italy (founded in 1921). Cigar-shaped in clear sandblasted glass decorated with multi-colored bands. Referenced in the Venin...

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1940s. An extremely striking elegantly crafted chandelier comprising of multiple pressed glass in...

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Tazebao Grand Sculpture Pendant Light in Crystal and Sapphire Glass
Venini Tazebao Grand Sculpture Pendant Light in Crystal and Sapphire Glass

Venini Tazebao Grand Sculpture Pendant Light in Crystal and Sapphire Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tazebao Grand light sculpture suspension lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, is created with flat glass plates in handmade glass. Indoor use only. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Venini Chandelier mod. 5523
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Venini Chandelier mod. 5523

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Venini Chandelier mod. 5523

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in Turin, Turin

An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Classic Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s
Classic Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

Classic Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Original vintage Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini made in Italy in the 1960s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing inn...

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Wall Sconces “Torcello” attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s
Pair of Wall Sconces “Torcello” attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s

Pair of Wall Sconces “Torcello” attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An elegant and highly sculptural pair of Venetian wall lights composed of finely worked torcello glass shades mounted on patinated brass supports. The flared, trumpet-shaped diffuser...

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Poliedro Chandelier Carlo Scarpa Round 1950s
Venini Poliedro Chandelier Carlo Scarpa Round 1950s

Venini Poliedro Chandelier Carlo Scarpa Round 1950s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Poliedro by Venini Carlo Scarpa Design 1950.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Venini lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Venini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Stilnovo, Fabio Ltd, and Gaetano Sciolari. Prices for Venini lighting 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 $4,552.
Questions About Venini Lighting
  • 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.
  • 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.