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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
Massimo Vignelli Style Striped Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Midcentury, Italy
Massimo Vignelli Style Striped Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Midcentury, Italy

Massimo Vignelli Style Striped Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Midcentury, Italy

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Floor lamp by Laura De Santillana for Venini
Floor lamp by Laura De Santillana for Venini

Floor lamp by Laura De Santillana for Venini

By Venini, Laura de Santillana

Located in Lugo, IT

Floor lamp 847 Design by Laura De Santillana for Venini Very good condition. Thank you

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

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

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Blown Glass

Venini Argea Ceiling Light in Milk White with Crystal Sphere

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Venini Quadrifogio Italia 1970s round chandelier Chromed metal structure
Venini Quadrifogio Italia 1970s round chandelier Chromed metal structure

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Venini Vittoriale 12-Light Chandelier in Amber Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Venini Vittoriale 12-Light Chandelier in Amber Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Vittoriale 12-Light Chandelier in Amber Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vittoriale chandelier, designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi and manufactured by Venini, features a blown glass body with gold plated metal chain. Originally designed in 1926 is available...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

1970's Murano Glass and Chrome Chandelier by Venini
1970's Murano Glass and Chrome Chandelier by Venini

1970's Murano Glass and Chrome Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in Schoorl, NL

Looking for lighting that makes an impression? From the chrome chain and canopy, underneath we get to a spectacular combination of hanging crystal-glass bars 117 Quadriedri- shaped a...

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

VENINI Mazzega. Lampadario Murano Glass Metal Crome 1955 Italy
VENINI Mazzega. Lampadario Murano Glass Metal Crome 1955 Italy

VENINI Mazzega. Lampadario Murano Glass Metal Crome 1955 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

ECCEZIONALE LAMPADARIO IN VETRO DI MURANO E METALLO CROMATO DI MAZZEGA PER VENINI in OTTIMO STATO PROVENIENTE DA UNA VILLA MILANESE....

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Murano 1930s  "Vetro Soffiato" Wall Sconce Lamp
Venini Murano 1930s  "Vetro Soffiato" Wall Sconce Lamp

Venini Murano 1930s "Vetro Soffiato" Wall Sconce Lamp

By Venini

Located in London, GB

“Vetro Soffiato”. Smoke coloured glass two-branched wall lamp with prisms. Model 2191. This example made approx. 1930–1940s by Venini, Murano, stamped...

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1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1970s
Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1970s

Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Step into the elegance of mid-century Italian design with this exquisite Murano glass chandelier, meticulously crafted in Italy during the 1960s by designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini ...

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

Materials

Murano 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

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Blown Glass

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

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

By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

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

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 Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

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

Venini Fungo Pendant Light in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli
Venini Fungo Pendant Light in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli

Venini Fungo Pendant Light in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Glass hanging pendant or suspension light with an interesting shape and two-tone coloring. Its sleek design and muted color pallette make it a modern, simple and understated lighting...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirl Glass Sconces Attributed to Venini, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirl Glass Sconces Attributed to Venini, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirl Glass Sconces Attributed to Venini, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Pair of elegant round wall sconces with hand blown swirl Murano glass set on a metal frame. Manufactured in Murano, Italy 1970s. Details Creator: Murano Dimensions: Diameter: 29...

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

Materials

Metal

Venini 2-Piece Veliero Table Lamp in White and Clear by Tadao Ando

Venini 2-Piece Veliero Table Lamp in White and Clear by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Veliero Tavolo table lamp, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is available in 2 different versions. ""The strictly ruled geometry becomes a Wave with soul that gains ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Elegant Spiral Venini Crystal Chandelier
Elegant Spiral Venini Crystal Chandelier

Elegant Spiral Venini Crystal Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant 36" high x 17"diameter spiral Venini brass frame chandelier. A combination of 10" and 11" long Murano glass triedri crystals in a four layer spir...

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Metal

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

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Art Glass

1 of 2 Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
1 of 2 Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

1 of 2 Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Aachen, NRW

Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s. Wonderful light effect. The heavily textured and slightly iridescent glass dome is held in place by 4 brass knob...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

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

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful table lamp in shades of light grey-white hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". Etto...

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1990s Italian Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Modern Table Lamps in Murano by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1995
Modern Table Lamps in Murano by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1995

Modern Table Lamps in Murano by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1995

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful table lamp in Yellow and green hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1995. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". The lamps col...

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1990s Italian Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Chandelier in Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Vintage Italian Chandelier in Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Vintage Italian Chandelier in Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Venini

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian Murano glass chandelier by Venini. Italian chandelier from the 1960s, designed by Toni Zuccheri and made by Venini. Hand made Murano glass pieces with cross section, texture...

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

Materials

Metal, 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

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Chrome

Four Toni Zuccheri Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1960s
Four Toni Zuccheri Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1960s

Four Toni Zuccheri Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Four wall lamps produced in the 1960s by Venini based on a design by Toni Zuccheri. White painted metal structure. Bark glass diffuser. Brass screws. You...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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 Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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

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

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 Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini

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

VENINI - MASSIMO VIGNELLI - Murano glass chandelier - ITALY 1950s.
VENINI - MASSIMO VIGNELLI - Murano glass chandelier - ITALY 1950s.

VENINI - MASSIMO VIGNELLI - Murano glass chandelier - ITALY 1950s.

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI -MASSIMO VIGNELLI - beautiful original murano glass chandelier 1950s . Perfect condition ,has been electrified and cleaned the brass

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

Materials

Brass

Venini Sconces Murano Glass Brass Metal 1930 Italy
Venini Sconces Murano Glass Brass Metal 1930 Italy

Venini Sconces Murano Glass Brass Metal 1930 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini sconces Murano glass brass metal 1930 Italy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano 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 Venini, Ettore Sottsass

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

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Murano Glass

Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini Italy
Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini Italy

Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini Italy

By Carlo Nason, Venini

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Amazing flush mount chandelier crafted in curved molded Murano Glass on a gilded brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Houston, TX

Murano glass chandelier by Toni Zuccheri For Venini. Our unusual vintage Italian chandelier, pendant or lantern is comprised of 18 inch hand blown Murano glass tubes suspended from a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Venini Mid Century Gold Triedi and Tronchi Chandelier or Lantern, Murano, 1960'
Venini Mid Century Gold Triedi and Tronchi Chandelier or Lantern, Murano, 1960'

Venini Mid Century Gold Triedi and Tronchi Chandelier or Lantern, Murano, 1960'

By Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Venini with long Ice color hand blown "Tronchi "and shiny gold "trilobi" The original metal structure with chain and canopy. Manufac...

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

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Blown 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 Venini, Ettore Sottsass

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

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Art Glass

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

Venini Tiaraluce Large Table Light in Light Pink by Francesco Lucchese

Venini Tiaraluce Large Table Light in Light Pink 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 19 cm, H 48 cm.    

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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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

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

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

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful table lamp in white hand-blown murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". Ettore Sottsass (1917-201...

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1990s Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Tiaraluce Small Table Light in Grey by Francesco Lucchese

Venini Tiaraluce Small Table Light in Grey by Francesco Lucchese

By Venini, Francesco Lucchese

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

Unusual Multi Tiered Venini Crystal Chandelier
Unusual Multi Tiered Venini Crystal Chandelier

Unusual Multi Tiered Venini Crystal Chandelier

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Round Venini ( Marked ) crystal prism chandelier. Elegant and modern, great quality, and condition. Total Drop with chain 30"

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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

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

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Milan, IT

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Venini Esprit Medium Suspension Swing Lamp in Crystal

Venini Esprit Medium Suspension Swing Lamp in Crystal

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Esprit” is an explosion of flowers and stars in handblown, handcrafted glass. Designed to illuminate, shine, sparkle and excite, “Esprit” is ideal for all type of interior. Year of Manufacture: 1970 Suspension: Swing lamp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Esprit Wall Light in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Wall Light 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

“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 Tree. of Chandeliers Murano Glass Brass, 1940
Venini Tree. of Chandeliers Murano Glass Brass, 1940

Venini Tree. of Chandeliers Murano Glass Brass, 1940

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Refined tree chandeliers Venini Murano glass and brass, 1940.

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Carlo Scarpa 12-Light Chandelier in Clear
Venini Carlo Scarpa 12-Light Chandelier in Clear

Venini Carlo Scarpa 12-Light Chandelier in Clear

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Carlo Scarpa chandelier, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1940. Numbered edition, available in three different sizes. Indoor use only. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas
Venini Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zoe pendant light 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 other colors, sizes and a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Art Deco Murano glass floor lamp by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1930s
Italian Art Deco Murano glass floor lamp by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1930s

Italian Art Deco Murano glass floor lamp by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1930s

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco Murano glass floor lamp by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1930s Floor lamp in green and gold lagoon glass. The frame is brass and the decorations are Murano glass. The lam...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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"" ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown 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

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Glass

Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Sconces 1970'
Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Sconces 1970'

Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Sconces 1970'

By Carlo Nason, Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing pair of glass sconces or wall lights with four layers of curving “triedri” glass prisms on a brass frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy. A dynamic form, changing ...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown 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.