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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
Of of the Three Gold-Plated Piramide Venini Style Flush Mounts, 3 sizes
Of of the Three Gold-Plated Piramide Venini Style Flush Mounts, 3 sizes

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...

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

Materials

Gold Plate, Chrome

Tronchi Murano Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Tronchi Murano Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Tronchi Murano Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian chandelier or lantern with clear tree trunk shaped Murano glass tubes / Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 12 inches,...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Venini 1970s Esprit Ceiling Mount Fixture by Toni Zuccheri
Pair of Venini 1970s Esprit Ceiling Mount Fixture by Toni Zuccheri

Pair of Venini 1970s Esprit Ceiling Mount Fixture by Toni Zuccheri

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Pair of designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini is this Esprit ceiling mount light. Venini describes the model “Esprit” as an explosion of flowers and stars in hand blown, handcrafted g...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Chandelier in Trefoil Glass Produced by Venini, 1960s
Chandelier in Trefoil Glass Produced by Venini, 1960s

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...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini, Murano, Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa c1960
Venini, Murano, Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa c1960

Venini, Murano, Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa c1960

By Tobia Scarpa, Venini

Located in London, GB

Beautiful 'Poliedri' chandelier designed by Tobia Scarpa for Venini, Murano in the 1960s The clear glass Poliedri pieces create a lovely soft diffused light.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

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

Peter Marino Rotondo Small Ceiling Lamp in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass

Peter Marino Rotondo Small Ceiling Lamp in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rotondo Murano glass small ceiling lamp 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 sph...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Original vintage wall lamp Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s
Original vintage wall lamp Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

Original vintage wall lamp Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful original vintage wall lamp Tronchi by Venini made in Italy in the 1960s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing inno...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass 1930 Iron Structure and Wood Italia
Venini Chandelier Murano Glass 1930 Iron Structure and Wood Italia

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass 1930 Iron Structure and Wood Italia

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Exceptional Venini chandelier Murano glass, 1930. The height of the body can be adjusted.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Other Venini Lighting

Materials

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 Massimo Vignelli, Venini

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 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

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Studio Venini Spherical Table Lamp Model "Pallotta", Murano, 1970s
Studio Venini Spherical Table Lamp Model "Pallotta", Murano, 1970s

Studio Venini Spherical Table Lamp Model "Pallotta", Murano, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A rare and beautiful table lamp from the ''Pallotta'' series in talpa glass and polychrome hand blowed glass balls inside. Designed by Studio Venini during the 1970s this table la...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini Anni Trenta Ceiling Light in Milk White with Black Chrome Hardware

Venini Anni Trenta Ceiling Light in Milk White with Black Chrome Hardware

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ceiling light in handmade-blown glass. Year of Manufacture: 2002 Metal: Black chromium plated gold-plated Light source: 6 x max 60W E14 Color: Milk-White Measurements: Ø 20.08...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Corner wall lamp by Paolo Deganello for Venini
Corner wall lamp by Paolo Deganello for Venini

Corner wall lamp by Paolo Deganello for Venini

By Paolo Deganello, Venini

Located in Lugo, IT

Wall sconce for wall corner by Paolo Deganello for Venini. It has been re-elected and the replaced parts are present. Thank you

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Sheet Metal

One Pair Venini 1970s Patchwork Glass Sconces
One Pair Venini 1970s Patchwork Glass Sconces

One Pair Venini 1970s Patchwork Glass Sconces

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

One pair of elegantly designed and documented glass sconces by famous Italian designer Tony Zuccheri for Venini circa 1970. Origianly two pair available. Only one pair now for sale. ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Wall Lights, Clear Glass with Pink Details, Italy, 1950s Pair
Venini Wall Lights, Clear Glass with Pink Details, Italy, 1950s Pair

Venini Wall Lights, Clear Glass with Pink Details, Italy, 1950s Pair

By Venini

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Charming pair of Venini wall lights in clear decorated glass, peculiar pink details and craftsmanship. Very rare pair. Marked Venini in the brass. Italy, 1950s Please feel free to c...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Chandelier Ludovico Diaz De Santillana Murano Glass Anemone for Venini
Chandelier Ludovico Diaz De Santillana Murano Glass Anemone for Venini

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

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Chandelier 1960s (x1 AVAILABLE)
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Chandelier 1960s (x1 AVAILABLE)

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Chandelier 1960s (x1 AVAILABLE)

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in New York, NY

One of the three glass designs Toni Zuccheri created for Venini, corteccia or bark glass was impressed with a pattern resembling the gnarald surface of tree bark. Not only was the ...

Category

1960s European Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Venini Zoe Large Pendant Light in Gray by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
Venini Zoe Large Pendant Light in Gray by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Large Pendant Light in Gray by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zoe pendant lamp, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas and manufactured by Venini, features a lantern shape. Available in two different sizes. Indoor use only. Dimensions: ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Two Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1995
Two Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1995

Two Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1995

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

2 Beautiful hand-blown Murano glass table lamps in a unique design in aqua and blue colors. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1995. The glass shade is signed...

Category

1990s Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Chrome

Anemone Flush Mount by Venini
Anemone Flush Mount by Venini

Anemone Flush Mount by Venini

$2,100Sale Price|30% Off

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...

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass, 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

Six-Tier Italian Murano Venini Chandelier
Six-Tier Italian Murano Venini Chandelier

Six-Tier Italian Murano Venini Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Antwerp, BE

A very glamorous chandelier made up of graduating tiers of approximately 100 triangular clear glass crystals and with four light sources taking medium base bulbs. Measures: Diameter...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Two Modern Table Lamps in white & aqua by E.Sottsass for Venini, signed ca. 1994
Two Modern Table Lamps in white & aqua by E.Sottsass for Venini, signed ca. 1994

Two Modern Table Lamps in white & aqua by E.Sottsass for Venini, signed ca. 1994

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

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

Category

1990s Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Kiritam Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Kiritam Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Kiritam table lamp by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered Edition for year Marble Base Color: Milk-White/Aquamarine Measurements: Ø 15.35"" H 18.89"" 1 x max E27 10W LED + 3 x ma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

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...

Category

1990s Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Chandelier Midcentury in Gilded Glass and Brass Elegant, 1950
Venini Chandelier Midcentury in Gilded Glass and Brass Elegant, 1950

Venini Chandelier Midcentury in Gilded Glass and Brass Elegant, 1950

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant chandelier from the Venini factory in glass and brass from the 1950s. The chandelier is in perfect original condition. The pendant is composed of 24 parallelepipeds with a triangular base in solid gilded glass. The glasses are hand ground in various sizes. The glass pendants are inserted in different crowns that frame the brass structure, where they create beautiful plays of light. In the central area, the chandelier, is composed of 16 pendants of various sizes. The longest pendant measures 53 cm while the average one measures 43 cm. The two measures are inserted in a staggered way. In the area below and inside there are 8 colored pendants of the same size (23 cm) that frame the structure. The chandelier has a tubular brass structure. Halfway through the structure, at different heights, 24 brass tubes radiate, acting as bearing elements for the insertion of the glass. Each tube is numbered to facilitate the insertion of the latter. The pendant consists of 8 lights placed 4 at the top and 4 at the bottom, to radiate the best of the room. All the glasses are made of solid gold-coloured glass. Once you access this chandelier will amaze you by the great beauty...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of the 2 Venini Flush Mounts, Curved Crystal Glass and Brass, Italy, 1970
1 of the 2 Venini Flush Mounts, Curved Crystal Glass and Brass, Italy, 1970

1 of the 2 Venini Flush Mounts, Curved Crystal Glass and Brass, Italy, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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 Venini, Massimo Vignelli

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art 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

Large Orange Hand Blown Fungo Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Large Orange Hand Blown Fungo Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Large Orange Hand Blown Fungo Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A hand blown orange colored glass Fungo table lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. This is the largest size of the Fungo table lamp. The Fungo lamp...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

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 Venini, Peter Marino

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

Pair Of Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconce, 1970
Pair Of Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconce, 1970

Pair Of Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconce, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful triangle shaped glass wall sconce featuring seven long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Cle...

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Venini Style Glass Sconces with Triedi Crystals, 1969
Pair of Large Venini Style Glass Sconces with Triedi Crystals, 1969

Pair of Large Venini Style Glass Sconces with Triedi Crystals, 1969

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of Venini style glass sconces with triedi crystals, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s) featuring seven crystals clear glass "triete" prism-rods, each en-gir...

Category

1770s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Orange Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Orange Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Orange Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Midcentury pair of Murano chandeliers attributed to Toni  Zuccheri for Venini
Midcentury pair of Murano chandeliers attributed to Toni  Zuccheri for Venini

Midcentury pair of Murano chandeliers attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Elegant pair of Murano glass chandeliers attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Its metallic structure mounts exceptionally refined Murano glass diffusers in clear and orange that c...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

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

Abat Jour Table Lamp in Violet, Amethyst and Wisteria by Venini
Abat Jour Table Lamp in Violet, Amethyst and Wisteria by Venini

Abat Jour Table Lamp in Violet, Amethyst and Wisteria by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Abat Jour table lamp with white fabric shade, chromium-plated stand and hand-made blown glass elliptical elements. Its combination of white and color make it a subtle yet playful add...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Rods 1970s
Venini Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Rods 1970s

Venini Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Rods 1970s

By Camer Glass, Venini

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sputnik chandelier model N3001 in polished chrome with artisan glass rods by Venini (Murano Italy) for Camer Lighting, American 1970's. A timeless and chic design. Diam: 28 inche...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in New York, NY

Corteccia, or bark glass, was impressed with a pattern resembling the rough surface of tree bark. The abstract pattern on glass served several purposes. Not only was the glass attra...

Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

Murano Glass Pendant Light by Venini, 1970s
Murano Glass Pendant Light by Venini, 1970s

Murano Glass Pendant Light by Venini, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Stunning and rare Murano ceiling lamp by Venini, 1960s. Off-white glass with a white decor. Details Creator: Venini, Murano Materials and Techniques: Brass, Murano Glass Width...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Brass Fittings

Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Brass Fittings

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

This dramatic glass sputnik chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Parallelo Murano glass large 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

VENINI Oval Blu Chandelier Murano Glass Iron Wood 1930 Italy
VENINI Oval Blu Chandelier Murano Glass Iron Wood 1930 Italy

VENINI Oval Blu Chandelier Murano Glass Iron Wood 1930 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Exceptional and rare 1930s Blue Oval Murano glass chandelier ...chandelier height adjustable.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Other Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s
Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s

Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Indulge in the timeless elegance of this remarkable pair of Venini Tronchi wall lights, expertly crafted by the talented Toni Zuccheri during the 1970s. These captivating sconces fea...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Venini Argea Wall Light in Milk White with Chrome Hardware

Venini Argea Wall Light in Milk White with Chrome Hardware

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wall light in handmade blown glass. Year of manufacture: 2000 Metal: Chromium-plated Light source: 1 x max 100W E27 Color: Milk white/crystal silver leaves Measurements: 9” 4....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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.