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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
Four-Tier Murano Cut Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s
Four-Tier Murano Cut Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s

Four-Tier Murano Cut Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful Venini chandelier, Murano glass, Italy 1970s. Featuring four cascading tiers of handblown clear crystal prisms suspended from a polished brass ring, creating dazzling light...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal, 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

Rare Tomaso Buzzi "Tulip-Shaped Lattimo Incamiciato" Sconces, Venini, 1930s
Rare Tomaso Buzzi "Tulip-Shaped Lattimo Incamiciato" Sconces, Venini, 1930s

Rare Tomaso Buzzi "Tulip-Shaped Lattimo Incamiciato" Sconces, Venini, 1930s

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptional and extraordinarily rare pair of tulip-shaped wall sconces designed by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Murano, circa 1932–1934. These museum-quality examples of Italian deco...

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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Rare Set of Four Carlo Scarpa Reticello Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1940s
Rare Set of Four Carlo Scarpa Reticello Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1940s

Rare Set of Four Carlo Scarpa Reticello Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1940s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally elegant and rare set of four wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano, circa 1940s. Each sconce features a beautifully proportioned cup-shaped diffu...

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1940s European 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

Materials

Crystal

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

Pair of Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Murano Glass Sconces Green Gold, 1940s
Pair of Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Murano Glass Sconces Green Gold, 1940s

Pair of Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Murano Glass Sconces Green Gold, 1940s

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally refined pair of wall sconces designed by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini during the 1940s, embodying the architect's unmistakable ability to translate classical elegance int...

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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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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 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 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

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

Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini "Mezzo Diamante" Murano Glass Sconces, 1940s Pair
Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini "Mezzo Diamante" Murano Glass Sconces, 1940s Pair

Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini "Mezzo Diamante" Murano Glass Sconces, 1940s Pair

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally rare pair of Murano glass wall sconces attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, circa 1940, showcasing one of the master's most celebrated surface treatments: t...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage 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 Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

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

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

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 Ettore Sottsass, Venini

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

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

Materials

Glass

Venini Tesuto Suspension Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy, Circa 1970
Venini Tesuto Suspension Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy, Circa 1970

Venini Tesuto Suspension Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy, Circa 1970

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

Italian world most famous glass factory, Venini company is set on Murano Island. It mastered the blowing techniques and different other like this tesuto technique. Probably designed...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, 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 Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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

Rare Pair of Model "5777" Reticello Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 30s
Rare Pair of Model "5777" Reticello Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 30s

Rare Pair of Model "5777" Reticello Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 30s

By Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally rare and historically important pair of Murano glass wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini during the 1930s, documented in the Venini Luce catalogue as mo...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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 Massimo Vignelli, Venini

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

Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini
Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini

Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship of this rare vintage 1950s art glass t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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 Venini, Angelo Lelii, 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

Materials

Metal, 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

Materials

Crystal, Chrome, Metallic Thread

Venini Style Pyramid Clear Gold Glass Flush Mount, 1970
Venini Style Pyramid Clear Gold Glass Flush Mount, 1970

Venini Style Pyramid Clear Gold Glass Flush Mount, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful small  pyramid shaped glass flush mount featuring multiple crystal clear glass plates, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end piece. Cleaned ...

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

Materials

Brass

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

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 Lighting

Materials

Metal

Venini Poliedri Sfera Small Murano Glass Chandelier

Venini Poliedri Sfera Small Murano Glass Chandelier

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

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 Venini, Kalmar Lighting

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

Materials

Brass

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 Massimo Vignelli, Venini

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

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

1950s Drum Venini pale green blue and clear poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa
1950s Drum Venini pale green blue and clear poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa

1950s Drum Venini pale green blue and clear poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in London, GB

A vintage large drum cylindrical shaped Poliedri chandelier. Pale green, blue and clear color Poliedri glass components on one silver lacquered metal structure designed by Carlo Sc...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Blown Glass

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 Carlo Scarpa, Venini

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

Materials

Metal

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 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

Massive Venini 'Fortress of Solitude' Tiered Glass Chrome Chandelier Italy 1960
Massive Venini 'Fortress of Solitude' Tiered Glass Chrome Chandelier Italy 1960

Massive Venini 'Fortress of Solitude' Tiered Glass Chrome Chandelier Italy 1960

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This chandelier is absolutely monumental. In my 30 years in this industry, I have never seen one quite like this. This masterpiece features 5 tiers of crystals, in with 21 bays total...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Model 4035/50 21" Pendant in Cream & White Glass
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Model 4035/50 21" Pendant in Cream & White Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Model 4035/50 21" Pendant in Cream & 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. It meshes perfectly wi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Brass

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

Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s

Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Wall lamp sconce in white and amber murano glass by the Italian designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Steel

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 Carlo Nason, Venini

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

Magnificent Murano Blown Glass Chandelier by Venini with Red Accent, 1920s
Magnificent Murano Blown Glass Chandelier by Venini with Red Accent, 1920s

Magnificent Murano Blown Glass Chandelier by Venini with Red Accent, 1920s

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

VENINI A stunning early Venini Murano blown glass ten branch chandelier. In fine straw glass with delicate ruby red edging, Italy, late 1920s. Dimensions...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

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 green glass and metal pendant light designed by Massimo Vignelli and produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1960s. In fair vintage condition, with light wear consistent with age and use. P...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear Murano Glass Petite "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear Murano Glass Petite "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear Murano Glass Petite "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in New York, NY

The hand crafted clear Murano glass & chrome petite "Esprit" chandelier. This iconic sputnik style pendant fixture embodies the same organic qualities and elegance as its larger coun...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Several Clear Gold Glass Chrome Sconces by Venini, Italy 1970
Several Clear Gold Glass Chrome Sconces by Venini, Italy 1970

Several Clear Gold Glass Chrome Sconces by Venini, Italy 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful glass wall sconces featuring eleven long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with chrome details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Cleaned and well...

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

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Murano Triedri Glass, Gilded Brass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s
Mid-Century Murano Triedri Glass, Gilded Brass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s

Mid-Century Murano Triedri Glass, Gilded Brass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in Lisse, NL

This large and pure Mid-Century Modern, 6-lights fixture is another one of our recent great find, Italian elegance captured in glass and brass, a chandelier that doesn’t shout for at...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

Materials

Brass

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 Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Venini

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Almelo, NL

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

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

Materials

Metal

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

Midcentury Chandelier by Venini, 1960s from the Alga Series

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

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

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

Materials

Metal

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, Mazzega, Barovier&Toso, Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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

Materials

Chrome

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. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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 Massimo Vignelli, Venini

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 good vintage condition, with light wear consistent with age and...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

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.