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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
Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini "Anemone" Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini "Anemone" Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini "Anemone" Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Naples, IT

Anemone blown glass table lamp designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Murano glass specialist Venini in the 1970s. The elegant design that seems to have been inspired by sea an...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Mid-Century Modern chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano glass, circa 1950-1960.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

4 Modern Blue & white Murano Table Lamp by E.Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca.1996
4 Modern Blue & white Murano Table Lamp by E.Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca.1996

4 Modern Blue & white Murano Table Lamp by E.Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca.1996

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful hand-blown Murano glass table lamp in a white and blue colours. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". Ettore...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Trieste Attribution, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Copper, Italy, 1930s
Venini Trieste Attribution, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Copper, Italy, 1930s

Venini Trieste Attribution, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Copper, Italy, 1930s

By Venini

Located in High Point, NC

A nickel, glass and copper pendant light attributed to Venini Trieste, Italy, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34” H x 18” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2” H x 3.5” W x 3.5”...

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1930s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Copper, Nickel

Four Modern Murano Table Lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
Four Modern Murano Table Lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994

Four Modern Murano Table Lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful table lamps in pink hand-blown murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". We have the original boxe...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Several Venini Style Clear Gold Brass Glass Sconces, 1970
Several Venini Style Clear Gold Brass Glass Sconces, 1970

Several Venini Style Clear Gold Brass Glass Sconces, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful half-round glass wall sconces featuring multiple long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Dime...

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

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Brass

Round Pair of Ceiling Lamp Venini Ice Glass 1960 Triangolar Tubes Italian Design
Round Pair of Ceiling Lamp Venini Ice Glass 1960 Triangolar Tubes Italian Design

Round Pair of Ceiling Lamp Venini Ice Glass 1960 Triangolar Tubes Italian Design

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Round pair of ceiling lamp Venini ice glass 1960 Triangolar tubes Italian design. Each of them with 3-light bulb E14 max 40 watt each.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960 in Murano Glass
Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960 in Murano Glass

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960 in Murano Glass

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful Mid-Centrury Modern table lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in blue Murano glass, from the "Membrana" series, The sphere is divided by a thin membrane in the mid...

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

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Bi-color Venini Murano Glass Chandelier
Vintage Bi-color Venini Murano Glass Chandelier

Vintage Bi-color Venini Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Elegant and sculptural Murano glass chandelier by Venini, Italy, 1970s. This pendant features a dense arrangement of vertically suspended clear and amber glass tubes that form a cyli...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

1960s Glass 'Triedri' Wall Light Attributed to Venini
1960s Glass 'Triedri' Wall Light Attributed to Venini

1960s Glass 'Triedri' Wall Light Attributed to Venini

By Venini

Located in Schoorl, NL

Iconic Italian wall light attributed to Venini. It holds five "Triedri" glass prisms and one E14 lights bulb. There are three clear prisms with a white line and 2 amber prisms.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

12 Light Chandelier Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Signed Venini 2009/16
12 Light Chandelier Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Signed Venini 2009/16

12 Light Chandelier Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Signed Venini 2009/16

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Merida, Yucatan

12 Light chandelier designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini , Model 99.37 in Murano Italy. This Chandelier originally designed in 1940 was manufactured in 2009. All the pieces are in ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Zoe Small Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas
Venini Zoe Small Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Small Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

By Venini, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zoe table lamp in violet shades of glass. Its shape is reminiscent of a lantern and brightens any living space with its bold red color. Also available in oth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Anemone Flush Mount by Venini
Anemone Flush Mount by Venini

Anemone Flush Mount by Venini

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Anemone Flush Mount by Venini

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian flush mount with a hand blown cream Murano glass shade and brown stripes / Designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: di...

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Murano Glass Chrome Plated Brass Chandelier a Light, 1940
Venini Murano Glass Chrome Plated Brass Chandelier a Light, 1940

Venini Murano Glass Chrome Plated Brass Chandelier a Light, 1940

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini Murano glass chrome-plated brass chandelier a light, 1940.

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Argea Small Table Lamp in Gold by Venini
Argea Small Table Lamp in Gold by Venini

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Mappamondo Table Light in Horizon and Sapphire by Sandro Chia
Venini Mappamondo Table Light in Horizon and Sapphire by Sandro Chia

Venini Mappamondo Table Light in Horizon and Sapphire by Sandro Chia

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mappamondo Table lamp, designed by Sandro Chia and manufactured by Venini, is a table sculpture in handmade blown glass. Limited edition of 99 art pieces. Indoor use only. Dimensi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Anni Trenta Terra Floor Light in Milk White

Venini Anni Trenta Terra Floor Light in Milk White

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Anni Trenta Terra floor lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features sinuous lines, clearly reminiscent of the 1930s. Indoor use only. Dimensio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini Albrici 6-Arm Chandelier in Gold and Red

Venini Albrici 6-Arm Chandelier in Gold and Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Albrici chandelier, designed and manufactured by Venini, features an handmade and blown glass body and arms. Available in three different versions, with 6 (99.32.01.06), 10 (99.32.01...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Large and rare white Murano glass pendant lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
Large and rare white Murano glass pendant lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

Large and rare white Murano glass pendant lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This large white blown glass pendant lamp was designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in the 1960's. It was made in 2 sizes with a height of 35 cm and 51 cm. This lamp is the large a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Medium Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Medium Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cilindro Murano glass medium pendant in crystal with black bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of crystal or tea of the cylindrical sh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Six Modern Table Lamps in Murano by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
Six Modern Table Lamps in Murano by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994

Six Modern Table Lamps in Murano by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful table lamp in white and blue swirl hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". Priced ind...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Venini Short Tappeto Volante Pendant Light in Crystal Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass
Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern one light table lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in purple, green and white Murano glass.    

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Abaco 5-Light Pendant Light by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin
Venini Abaco 5-Light Pendant Light by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin

Venini Abaco 5-Light Pendant Light by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin

By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Abaco Suspension lamp, designed by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin and manufactured by Venini, is available with 5 lights (823.00). "One the one hand, the sphere: the most ubiqu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

MCM "Fazzoletto" Chandelier in "Zanfirico" Glass by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
MCM "Fazzoletto" Chandelier in "Zanfirico" Glass by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

MCM "Fazzoletto" Chandelier in "Zanfirico" Glass by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern pendant light or lantern designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini in white Murano glass. The shade of the chandelier is called "Fazzoletto" that translates...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass
Large Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass

Large Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Large and rare Mid-Century Modern chandelier in handblown Murano glass by Toni Zuccheri, manufactured by Venini, circa 1960 in Murano, Italy. Diameter: 35 cm.

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Table Lamp 'Boletus' by Mario Ticco for Venini, Italy 1970s
Table Lamp 'Boletus' by Mario Ticco for Venini, Italy 1970s

Table Lamp 'Boletus' by Mario Ticco for Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini, Mario Ticcò

Located in Hellouw, NL

We are in love with this Table Lamp 'Boletus' by Mario Ticco for Venini; a striking piece that epitomizes Italian design excellence from the 1970s. This exquisite lamp is not merely ...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Anni Trenta Applique Large Wall Scone in Straw Yellow
Venini Anni Trenta Applique Large Wall Scone in Straw Yellow

Venini Anni Trenta Applique Large Wall Scone in Straw Yellow

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Anni Trenta applique wall sconce, designed and manufactured by Venini, features sinuous lines, clearly reminiscent of the 1930s. Indoor use only. Dimen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

3 Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces by Venini, circa 1960
3 Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces by Venini, circa 1960

3 Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces by Venini, circa 1960

By Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

3 Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces manufctured by Venini, circa 1960, in clear and amber thick Murano glass slabs. Metal hardware lacquered white. It is shown with warm and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Abaco Three-Light Suspension Light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Venini Abaco Three-Light Suspension Light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Abaco three light suspension light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin. Measurements suspension: Ø 7.48 ""H 217.72"" 3 x max 40W E14 - dimme...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy
“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights. Murano glass wall sconces, Moro model, designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, circa 1948 – 49. The stylized figure, dress...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Abat Jour Terra Floor Lamp in Red, Tea, and Amber with White Shade

Venini Abat Jour Terra Floor Lamp in Red, Tea, and Amber with White Shade

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Floor lamp with elliptical elements in handmade blown glass with the “balloton” technique. Fabric shade: White Metal: Chromium-plated Light source: 1 x max 75W G9 Color: Red/Te...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Large Argea Table Lamp in Straw Yellow w/ White Shade
Venini Large Argea Table Lamp in Straw Yellow w/ White Shade

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Belboi Table Lamp in Milk White, Crystal, and Red with Gold Hardware

Venini Belboi Table Lamp in Milk White, Crystal, and Red with Gold Hardware

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Table lamp in handmade-blown glass. Shade realized in milk-white glass. Arm in crystal color glass with colored inner part. Year of Manufacture: 1985 Metal: Gold-plated Light so...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Argea Large Table Lamp in Gold by Venini
Argea Large Table Lamp in Gold by Venini

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Clear Ridged Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 1970
Pair of Clear Ridged Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 1970

Pair of Clear Ridged Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

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

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

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Chrome

Venini Tiaraluce Small Table Light in Grey by Francesco Lucchese

Venini Tiaraluce Small Table Light in Grey by Francesco Lucchese

By Francesco Lucchese, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tiaraluce Table lamp, designed by Francesco Lucchese and manufactured by Venini, is available in two different sizes and colors. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 18 cm, H 35 cm.   

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

3 Mid Century Modern Sconce by Venini, "Trine" model, Italy circa 1970
3 Mid Century Modern Sconce by Venini, "Trine" model, Italy circa 1970

3 Mid Century Modern Sconce by Venini, "Trine" model, Italy circa 1970

By Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

LARGE Mid Century Modern "Trine" sconces by Venini in hand-blown gold powdered Murano glass. There are 3 available. Priced individually.   

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Firenze Flush Light in Crystal & Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass
Venini Firenze Flush Light in Crystal & Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Firenze Flush Light in Crystal & Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Firenze flush light in handmade blown glass with decorative elements in opaline and transparent glass and white painted metal finishes. Fun and colorful ceiling light...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Large Original 'CALZA' Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1960's
Large Original 'CALZA' Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1960's

Large Original 'CALZA' Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1960's

By Venini

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Original large Venini glass chandelier. Italy, Murano, 1960. A large chandelier with hand-blown "CALZA" amber and clear glass tubes. Made in Murano Italy. Metal frames with glass ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Modernist Venini Patchwork Hand Blown Panel by Toni Zuccheri from 70s
Modernist Venini Patchwork Hand Blown Panel by Toni Zuccheri from 70s

Modernist Venini Patchwork Hand Blown Panel by Toni Zuccheri from 70s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Catania, CT

Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use on the metal parts and no cracks or chips on the glasses. Very rare and luxury Italian wall light designed by Toni Zuccheri a...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Peter Marino Parallelo Small Pendant in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass

Peter Marino Parallelo Small Pendant in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Parallelo Murano glass small pendant in crystal with black and tea bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of crystal or tea of the rectan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Nopuram Table Lamp in Red by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Nopuram Table Lamp in Red by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Nopuram table lamp in red by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered edition for year Year of manufacture: 1994-2017 Marble base Color: Red Measurements: Ø 15.74", H 25.98" 1 x max ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Large Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Large Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cilindro Murano glass large pendant in crystal with black bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of crystal or tea of the cylindrical sha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Replicanti Table Light in Red with Glasses
Venini Replicanti Table Light in Red with Glasses

Venini Replicanti Table Light in Red with Glasses

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Replicanti table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features an handmade blown glass body wearing different types of accessories. Limited edition of 99 art pieces. Indoor use...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Violet by Atelier Oï
Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Violet by Atelier Oï

Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Violet by Atelier Oï

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stelle Filanti suspension lamp, designed by Atelier Oï and manufactured by Venini, features a leather structure. Available in three different colors. Indoor use only. Dimensions: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini Zoe Large Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Large Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“A lantern, a shelter of desires. The magic of glass that at the same time reflects, embodies and reveals, partially. A signal and a sign of events. A paradigm of meetings that emit aromas and remote flavors. Remembrance of a Venice suspended between East and West, a door to knowledge and oblivion… A memory of desert crossing...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Ludovico Diaz de Santilla Venini Calza chandeliers Italy 1960
Ludovico Diaz de Santilla Venini Calza chandeliers Italy 1960

Ludovico Diaz de Santilla Venini Calza chandeliers Italy 1960

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This stunning and rare pair of large VENINI glass chandeliers, designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santilla crafted in Murano, Italy, during the 1960s, showcases the exceptional artistry of...

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1960s Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Venini Small Argea Table Lamp Straw Yellow with White Shade
Venini Small Argea Table Lamp Straw Yellow with White Shade

Venini Small Argea Table Lamp Straw Yellow with White Shade

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Table lamp handblown glass, with submerged gold leaves. Metal: Gold plated Year of manufacture: 2000 Color: Crystal with gold leaves, shade straw yellow glass Light source: 1 x...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Wall Light, Curved Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass, Italy
Venini Wall Light, Curved Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass, Italy

Venini Wall Light, Curved Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass, Italy

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

A beautiful and impressive Venini wall light, curved crystal glass and gilt brass, Italy. The chandelier is made of curved crystal Murano glasses in different lengths. The flush mou...

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

Materials

Brass

Venini Abat Jour Terra Floor Lamp in Violet Amethyst & Wisteria with White Shade

Venini Abat Jour Terra Floor Lamp in Violet Amethyst & Wisteria with White Shade

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Floor lamp with elliptical elements in handmade-blown glass with the “balloton” technique. Fabric shade: White Metal: Chromium-plated Light source: 1 x max 75W G9 Color: Viole...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Zoe Small Swing Light by Doriana e Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Small Swing Light by Doriana e Massimiliano Fuksas

By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Swing light in handmade-blown glass. Available colors: Red – Violet – Gray Alogene 1 x max 70W E27 Suitable for CFL Measurements: Ø 7.87"" H 13.97"" ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Darpanah Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Darpanah Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Darpanah table lamp by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered Edition for year Year of Manufacture: 1994-2017 Metal White Painted Color: Milk-White/Sapphire/Pink Measurements: Ø 12....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Very large Cipolla Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Very large Cipolla Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Very large Cipolla Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Very large Cipolla pendant, white with subtle blue stripes, designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venin...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid Century Modern Chrome Glass Table Lamp Sciolari Venini Murano 1960
Italian Mid Century Modern Chrome Glass Table Lamp Sciolari Venini Murano 1960

Italian Mid Century Modern Chrome Glass Table Lamp Sciolari Venini Murano 1960

By Venini, Sciolari Lighting

Located in Portland, OR

A sleek Mid Century Modern Italian chrome & glass table lamp by Sciolari with Venini glass, circa 1960. The lamp having ten 'cracked ice' glass shades in a circle surrounding one lar...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Pink Triedri Glass Sconces by Venini, 1960s
Pair of Pink Triedri Glass Sconces by Venini, 1960s

Pair of Pink Triedri Glass Sconces by Venini, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-worked Murano glass defines this pair of Italian sconces from the 1960s, attributed to Venini, each element shaped with precision, then allowed to carry its own subtle variation...

Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

20 Mid-Century Modern Murano 'Tessuto' Glass Sconces, Signed Venini, ca. 1950
20 Mid-Century Modern Murano 'Tessuto' Glass Sconces, Signed Venini, ca. 1950

20 Mid-Century Modern Murano 'Tessuto' Glass Sconces, Signed Venini, ca. 1950

By Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Set of 20 Mid-Century Modern sconces signed by Venini, with a glass globe in 'Tessuto' technique, These where obtained from an old cinema theater in Milan...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Venini lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Venini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Stilnovo, Fabio Ltd, and Gaetano Sciolari. Prices for Venini lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11 and can go as high as $377,941, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,552.
Questions About Venini Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Venini glass, first look for markings, usually found on the base or interior of glassware. Over its long history, Venini used dozens of labels and acid-stamped marks on its pieces. You can find images of these marks on the pages of trusted online resources to compare to your piece. Keep in mind that Venini's foil labels tend to come off over the years, so a lack of a marking or label doesn't necessarily mean that your piece is not a Venini. However, there are many convincing replicas of Venini glassware. As a result, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for assistance with the identification process, especially if you can't locate a label or acid mark. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Venini glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Venini glass is made in Italy. Specifically, its workshop is on the Venetian island of Murano. Beginning in the 1930s — and throughout the postwar years especially — Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing innovative modernist designers with skilled artisans who created extraordinary chandeliers, sconces and other lighting in the centuries-old glass workshops. While the company’s co-founder, Paolo Venini (1895–1959), was himself a highly talented glassware designer, his true genius was to invite forward-thinking Italian and international designers to Murano’s hallowed workshops to create Venini pieces — among them Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli, Tapio Wirkkala, Thomas Stearns and Fulvio Bianconi. Shop a variety of Venini glass on 1stDibs.