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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
Yellow Murano Glass Pendant Light by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful yellow glass pendant light, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini. The lampshade is made of yellow opaline glass with an inner white glaze. Real murano glass, ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

VENINI Couple Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1949 italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Wall Lights VENINI Glass Murano Brass
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Pair of Sconces Swan Murano Glass by Tina Aufiero for Venini, Italy, 1990s
By Venini, Tina Aufiero
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wall lights lamps sconces model Swan in white and clear Murano glass, by the designer Tina Aufiero for the italian design manufacture Venini. engraved signed and dated 1995. ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

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Metal

Midcentury Modern Murano Chandelier, Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Murano glass chandelier, Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s This stunning vintage Murano chandelier, designed by the renowned Toni Zuccheri and produced in Venice, Italy,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Modernist Handblown Translucent Murano Glass Polyhedral Chandelier
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
This luminous modernist glass chandelier features numerous handblown Murano translucent glass polyhedral shades. Each glass polyhedral shade...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Midcentury wall light model "802" by Tobia Scarpa for Venini, Italy 1970
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare single Midcentury wall light model "802" by Tobia Scarpa for Venini, Italy 1970 Stunning hand blown glass and metal structure. This light can be re-oriented to point up as wel...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

A wonderful Venini murano glass swirl ceiling light with brass top fittings
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Venini Murano glass swirl ceiling light with white and bronze swirling rings, with brass top hanging loop. Re wired with new brass light fitting, antique balck cord flex ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Murano glass flush mount ceiling light
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Murano glass flush mount ceiling light Murano reticello glass, aluminum. Made in Italy in 1940s. Takes 3 Edison bulbs. Complimen...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Aluminum

Huge Rectangular Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, circa 1980s
By Venini
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Huge rectangular five - tiered Murano glass chandelier by Venini, Italy, circa 1980s. This heavy height- quality light fixture is made of 160 Murano glass elements hanging on nickel...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Cascade Venini Italian Midcentury Chandelier Multicolor Murano Glass Modernist
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cascade La Murrina Italian midcentury chandelier multicolor Murano glass.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Mid-century Venini Murano patchwork wall appliques 'Cheerio'-4x pieces available
By Venini
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A fabulous Venini Murano patchwork wall lamps 'Cheerio'. Venini's masterful craftsmanship! Beautifully textured glass in various colors. Mounted on a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Anemone Flush Mount by Venini
Anemone Flush Mount by Venini
$2,100 Sale Price
30% Off
21st Century Cilindro 893.70 Pendant Light in Black / Crystal by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Cilindro 893.70 Ø15 H30 CR/NE Additional information: Material: glass Colour: black / crystal Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable Finishes: Black nickel metal Dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini Murano Big Blown Striped Glass Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Huge elegant table lamp manufactured in Murano by Venini, Italy. Made of mouth-blown white and clear striped art glass with very fine brass elements. The lamp provides smooth large a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

VENINI - Toni ZUCCHERI - Pair Sconces - Gold Murano glass - Italy 1950.
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of appliques Murano glass with gold leaf, 1950. Murano glass.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

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

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Crystal, Metal

1970's Quadriedri Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Schoorl, NL
Looking for lighting that makes an impression? This is the one. From the practical, chunky chain and canopy, underneath we get to a spectacular arrangement of 82 Quadriedri Murano gl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Lighting

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Brass

VENINI Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps Gold Brass Inclusions
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE COUPLE OF VENINI TABLE LAMPS IN MURANO GLASS AND GOLD GOLD GOLDEN BRACKET MEASURES WITHOUT PARALUME Height 41cm diametron14 cm.....1960 Italy Provenance VILLA...
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Chandelier of Brass and Murano Glass Venini 1950.
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Chandelier Venini model Tony Zuccheri Murano glass, 1950.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

1960s Venini "Trilobi" Murano Glass Italian Design Pair of Ceiling Lamps
By Venini
Located in Brescia, IT
42 glass pendant for each lamp 7-light for each Original 1960s Great manufacture Excellent condition 2 small chips (look the picture) One metal hook not original (look the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Italian mid century colorful glass wall lamp by Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century colorful glass wall lamp by Venini, 1950s Wall lamp with a finely crafted curved glass diffuser. The support structure is made of metal. The lampshade is made of ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Large Membrana Pendant by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Unique hand-blown glass pendant by Italian glass artist Toni Zuccheri. The pendant is part of the Membrana series from circa 1966-1968. This extra large globe from Murano glass is su...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 8-Light Chandeliers in Multicolour
By Gio Ponti, Venini
Located in murano, IT
A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.80 owes its undisputed modernity and originality to the boundless creativity of its creator, Gio Ponti. Its uniqueness lies in its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Modernist Hand Blown Murano Translucent and Smoked Glass Camer Sconces
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This outstanding pair of modernist hand blown glass Camer sconces were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Murano wall sconces. Each wall sconce is featuring five crystal clear glass semi circles, with brass details and back plate. In the style of Venini. Illuminates beautifully. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Glass Spiral Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful cascading handblown amber and clear glass tube chandelier by the Murano firm, Venini. Signed.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Large J.T. Kalmar Textured Glass Pendant, circa 1950
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Large textured glass and brass pendant by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1950. Made from a single sheet of textured glass which is 'curled' into a large, slightly organic, cylinder. One original...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

VENINI - Coppia di apliques a 2 luci in vetro di murano - ITALIA 1930.
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI - coppia di appliques con 2 luci cada uno, in vetro di murano degli anni 30. Sono in perfetto stato di conservazione e funzionanti.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

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Blown Glass

Venini Darpanah Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
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....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Venini 1960s Iridescent Murano Glass Cylinder Table Lamp Made in Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini 1960s Iridescent Murano glass cylinder table lamp.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Quadrifogio Italia 1970s round chandelier Chromed metal structure
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
particular 1970s Italian venini chandelier round with gray and clear glass in the shape of a four-leaf clover
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Poliedri Chandeliers by Venini - 2 Available
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear and amethyst polyhedron/polyhedral shaped Murano glasses, mounted on white metal frames / Made in Italy by Venini, circa 1960s 6 lights / E12 or E14 typ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Poliedri Chandeliers by Venini - 2 Available
Poliedri Chandeliers by Venini - 2 Available
$2,765 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Venini Sconce in "Lattimo" Murano Glass, 1940s designed by Gio Ponti
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Small one light sconce in pastel grey and white Murano glass. This is a very hard to find light manufactured by Venini accoring to the designs of Gio Ponti. This wall light holds on...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Pair of Round Venini Cascade Chandeliers Straws Violet Murano Glass Italian
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of round Venini Cascade Chandeliers Straws Violet Murano Glass Italian. 1 light bulb E27 Max 140 Watt.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Orange Murano Glass Pendant Light by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique orange and white glass pendant light, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini. The lampshade is made of orange and white opaline glass with an inner w...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Huge Venini Post-Modern handl-blown murano glass table lamp. Italy, 1970s
By Venini
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Large Italian table lamp made of thick Murano glass, manufactured by Venini in the 70s, Venice. Mushroom-shaped, handcrafted in soft cream-tone glass with swirling details in white a...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Troncchi Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1960 Italy
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Palermo, PA
A stunning Mid-Century "Tronchi" chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960. This exquisite piece features 18 Murano glass cylinders set on a metal base with two irregular t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Sputnik Venini Murano Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage crystal Sputnik chandelier made from Triedi crystal rods attached to a polished nickel body, stem and canopy. Wired for use in the USA. Uses 10 candelabra type bulbs. Diamete...
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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of hand-blown glass orange pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini. This model was ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Unusual Venini Glass and Chrome Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This chandelier has both triangular glass and chrome hanging elements making it highly reflective and bright. Some glass shades have internal cracks, common for this type of chandeli...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

3 Modern Murano Table Lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful hand-blown Murano glass table lamps in a variation of blue tones, 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 Murano Table Lamp by Ettore 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

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Murano Glass

20th Century Venini Murano Blown Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1976
By Venini
Located in Cagliari, IT
These table lamp is a vintage piece, therefore it may show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready to give a beautiful ambiance ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Patchwork Hand Blown Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri
By Venini
Located in Weesp, NL
Set of amazing and very rare and luxury Italian wall lights or sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Venini Murano, model Patchwork, hot-worked transparent glass, painted...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Chandelier 1960s.
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
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 ...
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1960s European Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

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

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Brass

Midcentury pair of Murano chandeliers attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini Glass And Brass Pendant
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
1960's Mid-Century Modern Venini glass and brass pendant, in vintage condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, newly rewired and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Several Clear Gold Glass Chrome Sconces by Venini, Italy 1970
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful glass wall sconces featuring eleven long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with chrome details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Cleaned and well...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Chrome

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

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Brass

Paolo Venini and Massimo Pistilli for Venini "Pallotta" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Paolo Venini, Massimo Pistilli, Venini
Located in Naples, IT
Rare table lamp, Pallotta model. Designed and made by Studio Venini, circa 1970. This design consists of a transparent smoked globe made of glass. Inside the lamp are several polychr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

20st Century Venini Murano Glass "Tolboi" Floor Lamp in Green
By Venini
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Floor lamp in blown and handmade glass, produced and signed by Venini. Lattimo diffuser, stem and decoration in crystal with green core. Base and supports in brass.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

20th Century Massimo Vignelli for Venini Pendant Lamp
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Turin, Turin
Massimo Vignelli (1931- 2014) was an Italian designer. During his very long career, always supported by his wife Lella, Massimo Vignelli has dealt with various branches of design. T...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

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Glass

Murano Glass pendant lamp by Venini
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning pendant lamp, crafted in the 1970s by Venini, embodies the excellence of Murano glass artistry. Its design is pure and essential-a perfect glass globe that encapsulates...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

21st Century Esprit Small Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/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

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Glass

Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey by Giò Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glass chandelier with gold-plated metal finishes and chain. An understated and elegant chandelier option particularly suitable to an entrance or living room environment. Also availab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art 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.

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