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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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Creator: Venini
Trihedron Glass Vintage Wall Light Produced by Venini, 4 Available, 1960s
By Venini
Located in taranto, IT
Extraordinary batch of 4 huge appliques
These original Venini 1960s, composed of a metal structure, with inserts on the upper edge, and about 80 trihedron glasses, most of them 28 c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
21st Century Rhythm Large Chandeliers in Milk-White by Alessandro Isola
By I M Lab, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Like notes breaking through the silence and creating rhythm, glass flows through metal structures, turning into lanterns. Rhythm, designed by I M Lab, is the quintessence of the art ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Chrome
pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Tree Tears Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconces
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful tree tear-shaped glass wall sconces featuring eight long crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
Applique Combination Venini Tony Zuccheri 1960s Murano Art Glass
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Applique combination Venini Tony Zuccheri 1960s Murano art glass, made of Murano glass, lacquered metal frame, large solid brass aesthetic screws, you can ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Blown Glass Chandelier Design by Gio Ponti for Venini Official
By Gio Ponti, Venini
Located in murano, IT
The models in the 99.81 collection were designed by Gio Ponti, who in 1946
applied to the contemporary style the refined colours introduced in the
Venini palette by the great desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Quadrifogio Italia 1970s round chandelier Chromed metal structure
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
particular 1970s Italian venini chandelier round with gray and clear glass in the shape of a four-leaf clover
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of "Patchwork" wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini c1970s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Firenze, FI
Wall or ceiling lighting system composed of 2 Murano glass elements, model "Patchwork," designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. The frame is made of white painted metal, on which trans...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Venini set of two of Eight wall Lamps, Victor Model 80's
By Venini
Located in bari, IT
Wall lamp in Murano Lattimo glass with peach-colored cube. Craftsmanship. Engraved signature: Venini Italia 84. Modern antiques Made in Italy.
A...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Patchwork Murano Wall Sconces by Venini, 3 Available
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage Italian Patchwork wall lights with Murano glass plates mounted on painted metal frames, designed by Toni Zuccheri and made by Venini in Italy, in 1960s
Each piece can b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
VENINI Art Deco ‘Sconces MURANO GLASS RAME SMALTATO 1930 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare ed eccezionali Appliques Art Deco’ VENINI
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier with hand blown polyhedron/polyhedral shaped Murano glasses in clear, light pink, and light green colors, designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, made in Ital...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Of of the Three Gold-Plated Piramide Venini Style Flush Mounts, 3 sizes
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional set of three gold-plated Venini flush mounts with faceted clear crystal tubes of Murano glass. Modulated in the form of a pyramid. The flush mounts are designed and pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Chrome
Cylinder Shaped Orange Murano Glass Pendant by Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A cylinder shaped orange pendant designed and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini.
This model is designed in the 1950s. The lamp is in very good vintage condition.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Chandelier Ludovico Diaz De Santillana Murano Glass Anemone for Venini
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano glass anemone for Venini, 1970s.
Beige color.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Venini Abaco Wall Sconce in White by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abaco wall sconce in handmade blown glass. Simple and decorative lighting solution for any room or environment. Also available in other colors or as a flush light.
Dimensions: 21 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
VENINI “Poliedri” Carlo Scarpa Murano Glass Iron 1955 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI “Poliedri “ Carlo Scarpa Murano glass iron 1955 Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Nastri Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Nastri is an orderly arranged path of glass that gives meaning to its own complexity. Regardless of its size, small or large, the structure is monumental in appearance, just as the l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Venini Cascade Hand Blown Murano Glass Six-Light Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A 1960s Venini cascading chandelier with three-tier hand blown milk and clear Murano glass spirals pendants, chrome mounted. Perfect vintage condition a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s.
Wonderful light effect.
The heavily textured and slightly iridescent glass dome is held in place by a brass ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
Orange Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Hand-blown glass orange pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini.
This model was made in t...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
One of Three Venini Style Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three Murano glass wall sconces featuring five crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces.
Clean...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tomaso Buzzi, Table lamp, prod. Venini 1981
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in Rivoli, IT
Murano glass inverted bell table lamp, Prod. Venini 1981.
In shades of blue/verse, with gold leaf inserts.
Iconic model by Tomaso Buzzi.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
hanging lamp Massimo Vignelli for Venini
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Massimo Vignelli for Venini - hanging Pendant. Excellent condition without chips or scratches.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 12-Light Chandeliers in Green / Grey
By Venini, Gio Ponti
Located in murano, IT
A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.81 owes its undisputed modernity and originality to the boundless creativity of its creator, Gio Ponti. Its uniqueness lies in its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Replacement Glass for Venini "Tessuto Lamp", Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Replacement Glass for Venini "Tessuto Lamp" is an original decorative object realized in the 1960s.
The item is the spare part for the ceiling light realized by Venini.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Venini Large Argea Table Lamp in Straw Yellow w/ White Shade
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp hand-blown glass, with submerged gold leaves.
Year of Manufacture: 2000
Metal: Gold Plated
Color: Crystal with gold leaves, shade Straw Yellow glass
Light Source: 1 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
VENINI Chandelier Murano Glass Iron 1940 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Chandelier
Category
1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Milk Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Vittoriale 6-Light Chandelier in White & Crystal by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chandeliers and wall light in handmade-blown glass.
Year of Manufacture: 1926
Metal: Gold Plated with chain
Colors available: milk white...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Mappamondi Table Lamp in Crystal/Horizon/Sapphire by Sandro Chia
By Sandro Chia, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Earth, air, fire and water. Horizon, Sapphire and Crystal. Red, Arancione and Amber Yellow. Sandro Chia’s luminous globes convey primordial power, catching and holding the viewer’s a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Chrome
VENINI Couple Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1949 italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Wall Lights VENINI Glass Murano Brass
Category
1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 4 Murano glass wall sconces, Venini
By Venini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 4 Murano glass wall sconces, Venini, Italy. The design and geometric workings of glass, diffusing light harmoniously and softly. An example of Italian design excellence in lig...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
Venini Abaco Ceiling Light in Milk White by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling light in handmade-blown glass.
Year of manufacture: 1998
Metal: Chromium-plated
Light source: 6 x max 60W E14
Color: Shade: Milk white
Spheres: Crystal “Filigrana” mil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Argea Large Table Lamp in Gold by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp in handblown glass with submerged gold leaves and gold plated metal finishes. Beautiful atop any table, desk or credenza. Also available in various sizes and colors.
Li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of table lamps by C. Emanuele Ponzio for Venini, 1960s
By Emanuele Ponzio, Venini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare pair of table lamps by C. Emanuele Ponzio for Venini, featuring two sizes with blue and white hand blown glass bodies topped by a steel plate.
These lamps provide a soft, diffu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large J.T. Kalmar Textured Glass Pendant, circa 1950
By J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
Large textured glass and brass pendant by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950. Made from a single sheet of textured glass which is 'curled' into a large, slightly organic, cylinder. One original...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
21st Century Fragments Large Wall Light in Multicolour by Fernando
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Born and reborn from glass. This work by Fernando and Humberto Campana perfectly reflects the Brazilian spirit: in transformation and creativity, it finds a way to fight and emerge from the crisis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Modern Murano Chandelier, Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Murano glass chandelier, Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s
This stunning vintage Murano chandelier, designed by the renowned Toni Zuccheri and produced in Venice, Italy,...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
Argea Small Table Lamp in Gold by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp in handblown glass with submerged gold leaves and gold plated metal finishes. Beautiful atop any table, desk or credenza. Also available in various sizes and colors.
Li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
VENINI Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1930 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI Sconces.
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini “Toni Zuccheri “ Sconces Metal Crome Murano Glass, 1970, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini sconces.
Category
1970s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Esprit Extra Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Viewers feel compelled to touch every single petal of its flowers and every single point of its stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
VENINI - Ludovico Diaz de Santillana - Lampadario modello calze - Murano 1970
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Bellissimo lampadario disegnato da Ludovico Diaz de Santillana è prodotto da VENINI a Murano nel 1970.
Modello Calza.
Ci sono pochi esemplari di questo modello.
Perfetto stato .
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Style Venini Murano Glass Red Chandelier, Made in Italy, 1980s
By Venini
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Majestic suspension lamp from Venini, original handmade production from the 1940s
Murano glass, made in Italy
Lead-colored glass.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Argea Ceiling Light in Milk White with Crystal Sphere
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling light in handmade-blown glass with submerged silver leaves.
Metal: Chromium-plated
Light source: 6 x max 60W E14
Color: Milk white/sphere crystal silver leaves
Measurem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Chandelier in Trefoil Glass Produced by Venini, 1960s
By Venini
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid original venini 60s chandelier, a cascade of trefoil glass of mixed shades of amber and white arranged on several levels, elegant, harmonious, timeless
overall height just under 70 centimeters, carefully and scrupulously preserved, in excellent storage conditions, all pendants are without damage
there are 43 glasses in all 28 pieces of 24cm and 15 pieces of 12cm
diameter of the chandelier 40...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Sconces Swan Murano Glass by Tina Aufiero for Venini, Italy, 1990s
By Tina Aufiero, Venini
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wall lights lamps sconces model Swan in white and clear Murano glass, by the designer Tina Aufiero for the italian design manufacture Venini. engraved signed and dated 1995. ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Toni Zuccheri, Membrane Table Lamp, Venini, 1960s, Museum Piece
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
I believed Membrane were part of Toni Zuccheri collaboration with VeArt in the 1970s. This table lamp shows the Membrane sphere over a Classic Midcentury base...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Venini Wall Sconce White Murano Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large wall mount with Murano glass rods on a brass frame. Each clear Murano glass rod includes white stripes, making the glasses shimmer white. Heavy duty. With this light yo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cascade Venini Italian Midcentury Chandelier Multicolor Murano Glass Modernist
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cascade La Murrina Italian midcentury chandelier multicolor Murano glass.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Chandelier “Toni Zuccheri “Murano Glass Metal Crome Iron, 1950, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini chandelier “Toni Zuccheri “Murano glass metal crome iron 1950 Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Round Lantern Brass Gold and Murano Glass Venini Design, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Lantern brass gold and murano glass Venini design 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
21st Century Tappeto Volante Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Nastri 905.03 SOSP CRISTALLO
Additional information:
Material: glass
Colour: crystal
Light source: 3 x max 12W LED R7S
Finishes: chrome metal
Dimensions: W 120 x H 35 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Silver Brass
By Palwa, Venini, Christoph Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of transparent Murano glass drops mounted on a silver plated brass frame with silver leafs.
Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Chrome
Round Venini Style Big Drops Gold Structure Chandelier Italian Design, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Venini big drops gold structure chandelier Italian Design, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Membrana Pendant by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Unique hand-blown glass pendant by Italian glass artist Toni Zuccheri. The pendant is part of the Membrana series from circa 1966-1968. This extra large globe from Murano glass is su...
Category
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.
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Questions About Venini Lighting
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- Where is Venini glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Venini 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.