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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.

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Creator: Venini
Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini Chandelier in Crystal 'Corteccia' Glass
Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini Chandelier in Crystal 'Corteccia' Glass

Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini Chandelier in Crystal 'Corteccia' Glass

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carlo Scarpa for Venini, chandelier, crystal ‘Corteccia’ glass, steel, Italy, 1930s This very rare chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini features a broad, shallow bowl in beautifull...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

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 Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Italian Murano glass wall sconce by Venini, designed and manufactured in Murano, Italy in the 1970s. The fixture is composed of 8 clear Murano glass elements, with one additional gla...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Rare Venini '5538' Chandelier in Zanfirico Crystal Glass and Brass
Rare Venini '5538' Chandelier in Zanfirico Crystal Glass and Brass

Rare Venini '5538' Chandelier in Zanfirico Crystal Glass and Brass

By Venini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Venini, chandelier, model '5538', Zanfirico crystal glass (Murano glass), brass, Italy, 1950s It is hard to resist the charm of this lovely 1950s Venini pendant lamp that evokes th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Rare Carlo Scarpa “Mezzo Diamante” Amber Sconces for Venini, 1940s
Rare Carlo Scarpa “Mezzo Diamante” Amber Sconces for Venini, 1940s

Rare Carlo Scarpa “Mezzo Diamante” Amber Sconces for Venini, 1940s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally rare and highly collectible pair of wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano, during the 1940s. Each sconce features a substantial hand-blown ambe...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Rare Carlo Scarpa “Mezzo Diamante” Lattimo Aurato Sconces, Venini, 1940s
Rare Carlo Scarpa “Mezzo Diamante” Lattimo Aurato Sconces, Venini, 1940s

Rare Carlo Scarpa “Mezzo Diamante” Lattimo Aurato Sconces, Venini, 1940s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally rare pair of wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in the 1940s, distinguished by their sculptural proportions and exquisite combination of lattimo aurato...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Very Large Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Glass Pendant
Very Large Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Glass Pendant

Very Large Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Glass Pendant

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pendant was designed by Italian designer and architect Massimo Vignelli. Inspired by an onion, this model is called the Cipolla, and was created in two sizes. At 18", this is th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Carlo Scarpa "Mezzo Diamante Lattimo Aurato" Brass Sconces, Venini, 1940s
Carlo Scarpa "Mezzo Diamante Lattimo Aurato" Brass Sconces, Venini, 1940s

Carlo Scarpa "Mezzo Diamante Lattimo Aurato" Brass Sconces, Venini, 1940s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally rare pair of “Mezzo Diamante” wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini during the 1940s, distinguished by their sculptural proportions and exquisite combinat...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Rare Pair of Tomaso Buzzi Cobalt Blue Glass, Lattimo and Gold Leaf Wall Sconces
Rare Pair of Tomaso Buzzi Cobalt Blue Glass, Lattimo and Gold Leaf Wall Sconces

Rare Pair of Tomaso Buzzi Cobalt Blue Glass, Lattimo and Gold Leaf Wall Sconces

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally rare pair of wall sconces designed by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini in the 1940s, combining hand-blown lattimo incamiciato Murano glass with gold-leaf inclusions, sculptur...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 9 leaves XXL , Italy 1980
Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 9 leaves XXL , Italy 1980

Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 9 leaves XXL , 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

Set of 2 Cobalt Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
Set of 2 Cobalt Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960

Set of 2 Cobalt Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

A beautiful and unique set of cobalt blue glass pendant lights, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini. The lampshade is made of blue opaline glass with an inner white glaz...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Triedri Curvati Aquamarine Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini, Italy
Triedri Curvati Aquamarine Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini, Italy

Triedri Curvati Aquamarine Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini, Italy

By Venini, Carlo Nason

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

A breathtaking chandelier, handcrafted from aquamarine-colored, curved “Triedri” Murano glass and gold-plated brass. Designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy. Measurements: dia...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

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 Lighting

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Murano Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Pendant in White & Oyster Glass
Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Pendant in White & Oyster Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Pendant in White & Oyster Glass

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pendant was designed by Italian designer and architect Massimo Vignelli. Inspired by an onion, this model is called the Cipolla, and was created in two sizes. At 14", this is th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Set of 3 Murano Flush Mounts by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Set of 3 Murano Flush Mounts by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Set of 3 Murano Flush Mounts by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

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 16 inches, length 16 inches, height 5 inch...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Canne' Model 4034 10" Pendant Red & White Glass
Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Canne' Model 4034 10" Pendant Red & White Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Canne' Model 4034 10" Pendant Red & White Glass

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pendant was designed by Italian designer and architect Massimo Vignelli. It uses the Fasce Verticale technique, also used on the classic 'Cipolla' models. Dubbed the 'Canne', th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Brass

1960s Venini "Trilobi" Murano Glass Italian Design Pair of Ceiling Lamps
1960s Venini "Trilobi" Murano Glass Italian Design Pair of Ceiling Lamps

1960s Venini "Trilobi" Murano Glass Italian Design Pair of Ceiling Lamps

By Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

42 glass pendant for each lamp 7-light for each Original 1960s Great manufacture Excellent condition 2 small chips (look the picture) One metal hook not original (look the ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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 Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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

Paolo Venini Pair of Wall Sconces, Brass and Murano Glass, 1940
Paolo Venini Pair of Wall Sconces, Brass and Murano Glass, 1940

Paolo Venini Pair of Wall Sconces, Brass and Murano Glass, 1940

By Venini

Located in Torino, Piemonte

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

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Set of Three Carlo Scarpa Model 5235 Variant Sconces for Venini, 1930s
Art Deco Set of Three Carlo Scarpa Model 5235 Variant Sconces for Venini, 1930s

Art Deco Set of Three Carlo Scarpa Model 5235 Variant Sconces for Venini, 1930s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally rare and highly collectible set of three wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini during the 1930s. These remarkable sconces are wall-mounted variants relat...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Ceiling lamp in Cordonato glass and brass, produced by Venini Murano, Italy, 1948
Ceiling lamp in Cordonato glass and brass, produced by Venini Murano, Italy, 1948

Ceiling lamp in Cordonato glass and brass, produced by Venini Murano, Italy, 1948

By Venini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

A rare ceiling chandelier produced by the Venini glassworks in the 1940s. Burnished brass frame, Cordonato glass shade. Excellent condition, original electrical system, new one insta...

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1940s Italian 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 Carlo Scarpa, Venini

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

1 'of 2' Amber Murano 16" Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Brass, P. Venini VeArt 1960
1 'of 2' Amber Murano 16" Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Brass, P. Venini VeArt 1960

1 'of 2' Amber Murano 16" Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Brass, P. Venini VeArt 1960

By Venini, VeArt

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

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 Tits Applique Wall Sconce by Studio Job
Venini Tits Applique Wall Sconce by Studio Job

Venini Tits Applique Wall Sconce by Studio Job

By Venini, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tits applique wall sconce, designed by Studio Job and manufactured by Venini, is part of the Mae West collection named after the prehistoric sex symbol, it refers to Salvador Dali’s ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s
Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s

Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Stunning cascade chandelier made of 73 Murano glass transparent crystals by Venini. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end ...

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

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Murano 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

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

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

2 Modern White & aqua Murano Table Lamps by Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca.1994
2 Modern White & aqua Murano Table Lamps by Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca.1994

2 Modern White & aqua Murano Table Lamps by Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca.1994

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Two Beautiful table lamps in white and aqua swirl hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini " and da...

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1990s Italian Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Wall Lamp Bark Glass Design Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1968
Wall Lamp Bark Glass Design Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1968

Wall Lamp Bark Glass Design Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1968

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in taranto, IT

splendid original Venini applique, signed at the base, made up of 10 bark glasses designed with sugar tones Measures: height about 35 centimeters, excell...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Pendant in Yellow & White Glass
Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Pendant in Yellow & White Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Pendant in Yellow & White Glass

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pendant was designed by Italian designer and architect Massimo Vignelli. Inspired by an onion, this model is called the Cipolla, and was created in two sizes. At 14", this is th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Venini Poliedri Sfera Small Murano Glass Chandelier

Venini Poliedri Sfera Small Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

Rare Venini 'Fortress of Solitude' Glass & Chrome Crystal Chandelier, Murano
Rare Venini 'Fortress of Solitude' Glass & Chrome Crystal Chandelier, Murano

Rare Venini 'Fortress of Solitude' Glass & Chrome Crystal Chandelier, Murano

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This wonderful chandelier was designed and made in Italy by Venini. This is an unconventional model, and I have never seen another in my career. It features 5 bays of crystals hangin...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

1966 Rare Arredoluce Table Lamp with Murrine Glass Insert from Venini , Italy
1966 Rare Arredoluce Table Lamp with Murrine Glass Insert from Venini , Italy

1966 Rare Arredoluce Table Lamp with Murrine Glass Insert from Venini , Italy

By Angelo Lelii, Venini, Arredoluce

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Rare Arredoluce ( Angelo Lelii ) table lamp made of enameled metal , brass insert and colorfull murrine glass beads made by Venini , a most unique masterfull partenership in the g...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Brass

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...

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

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Mazzega, Venini, Carlo Nason

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri For Venini. This beautiful pair of Italian mid-century sconces have been newly wired with new sockets for the U.S. market.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Poliedri applique, suspension lamp and wall sconce, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, were originally designed in 1958. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 81 cm, H...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Coppia di Applique Vintage di Venini – Vetro di Murano Anni '70
Coppia di Applique Vintage di Venini – Vetro di Murano Anni '70

Coppia di Applique Vintage di Venini – Vetro di Murano Anni '70

By Venini

Located in Firenze, FI

Splendida coppia di applique firmate Venini, realizzate in vetro di Murano negli anni '70. Caratterizzate da un elegante contrasto tra vetro arancione e bianco, le lampade sono compo...

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Gio Ponti Two-Light Wall Light in Multicolor

Venini Gio Ponti Two-Light Wall Light in Multicolor

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wall light in multicolor handmade-blown glass. Numbered Edition Year of Manufacture: 1946 Metal: Gold-plated with chain Color: Multicolor Wall light: 2 lights x max 60W E14 C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1958-1960 A rare and historically significant wall sconce by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, the Poliedri modules - individual hand-bl...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Steel

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Ceiling Lamp for Venini in Yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Ceiling Lamp for Venini in Yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Ceiling Lamp for Venini in Yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Milan, IT

Carlo Scarpa Murano Glass Poliedri ceiling lamp for Venini in yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Massimo Vignelli Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, Circa 1965
Massimo Vignelli Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, Circa 1965

Massimo Vignelli Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, Circa 1965

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Vienna, AT

Large glass tear-drop pendant light, Italy, probably circa 1960's Well-sized glass pendant fixture consisting of a beautiful blown glass shade with white on white stripes which al...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

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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

Venini Diamantei 21-Light Chandelier in Red
Venini Diamantei 21-Light Chandelier in Red

Venini Diamantei 21-Light Chandelier in Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Diamantei four-tier glass chandelier. An elegant and colorful addition particularly suitable for a living room or entrance space. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 40 cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

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

Venini Firenze Pendant Light in Brown and Yellow by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Set of Three Venini “Diamante” Murano Glass Ceiling Lamps, Italy, 1940s
Set of Three Venini “Diamante” Murano Glass Ceiling Lamps, Italy, 1940s

Set of Three Venini “Diamante” Murano Glass Ceiling Lamps, Italy, 1940s

By Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Rare set of three ceiling lamps by Venini, produced in Murano, Italy, during the 1940s. Each lamp features a substantial bowl-shaped shade in clear Murano glass, worked in Venini’s ...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Italian Ceiling Ball Chandelier Venini Yellow Brass Chain, Italy, 1950s
Italian Ceiling Ball Chandelier Venini Yellow Brass Chain, Italy, 1950s

Italian Ceiling Ball Chandelier Venini Yellow Brass Chain, Italy, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Italian ceiling ball chandelier venini yellow brass chain, Italy, 1950s.

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1950s 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 Seguso, Toni Zuccheri, Mazzega, Barovier&Toso, Venini

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

VENINI Mid-Century Modern "Chiara" Pink Glass  Italian Chandelier by Cini Boeri.
VENINI Mid-Century Modern "Chiara" Pink Glass  Italian Chandelier by Cini Boeri.

VENINI Mid-Century Modern "Chiara" Pink Glass Italian Chandelier by Cini Boeri.

By Cini Boeri, Venini

Located in Sacile, PN

"Chiara" pink glass chandelier designed by Cini Boeri for VENINI, dated 1985. Black varnished metal top and pink glass shade. Signed VENINI.

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Steel

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 Lighting

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Chrome

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

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

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Rare Tiered Venini Leaded Glass & Chrome 'Trilobi' Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
Rare Tiered Venini Leaded Glass & Chrome 'Trilobi' Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

Rare Tiered Venini Leaded Glass & Chrome 'Trilobi' Chandelier, Italy, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This chandelier was made by Venini in the 1960s, with each crystal hand-made in Murano. This example is special because of its crystals. I have never seen specimens this large before...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Hand-blown Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Hand-blown Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Hand-blown Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Hand-blown glass pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. Lightly twisted white and yell...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s

Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in High Point, NC

A brown orange glass and metal pendant light designed by Massimo Vignelli and produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1960s. In very good vintage condition, with light wear consistent with ag...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Square Venini Murano Flush Mount Wall lights from the Bambù series,  Italy 1950
Square Venini Murano Flush Mount Wall lights from the Bambù series,  Italy 1950

Square Venini Murano Flush Mount Wall lights from the Bambù series, Italy 1950

By Venini

Located in Almelo, NL

Square Venini Murano Flush Mount / Wall light from the Bambù series, made in Italy in the 1950s. Midcentury Square Venini Murano Flush Mount / Wall light from the Bambù series, mad...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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.