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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
Venini vintage Murano glass chandelier 1970s orange and white
By Venini
Located in Firenze, FI
The 1970s vintage chandelier made by Venini in Murano glass is an exquisite example of high quality Italian craftsmanship and iconic design from that period. This particular piece fe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Petite Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Design Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By Venini, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass Flush mount light designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s Brass plate gathers 18 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. High ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Clear Ridged Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 1970
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful halfround ridged glass wall sconces with brass details. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of white glass pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of hand-blown white no. 011.11 glass pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. It...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini Zoe Small Table Lamp in Red by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas
By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“A lantern, a shelter of desires. The magic of glass that at the same time reflects, embodies and reveals, partially. A signal and a sign of events. A paradigm of meetings that emit aromas and remote flavors. Remembrance of a Venice suspended between East and West, a door to knowledge and oblivion… A memory of desert crossing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini Gio Ponti Three-Light Wall Light in Multi-Color
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall light in multi-color handmade blown glass. Numbered edition Year of manufacture: 1946 Metal: Gold-plated with chain Color: Multi-Color Wall light: 3 lights x max 60W E14 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown 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

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 12-Light Chandeliers in Multicolor
By Venini, Gio Ponti
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

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

Venini Short Tappeto Volante Pendant Light in Crystal Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tappeto Volante suspension lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the “Nastro” flat component, striped and hand-drawn. The “Nastro” compon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Murano Italian Midcentury Brass Glass Table Lamp, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design table lamp produced by Venini Murano with colored opaline glass base and transparent glass diffuser and brass lamp holder, manufacturer's adhesive la...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

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Brass

Venini Sconces Murano Glass Metal, 1955, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini sconces Murano glass metal, 1955, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Flush Mount Lamp, Italy, 1960
By Venini
Located in Vienna, AT
Venini curved crystal glass gilt brass flush mount lamp, Italy, 1960. Triete crystal glass chandelier with interlocking bended triete crystal ro...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

21st Century Porpora 9-Light Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Essential decorations and a sleek structure with simple arms and cups, for a minimalist design by VENINI. Born in 1924 yet timeless, it has stood the test of time. It is just as mode...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini Vittoriale 6-Light Chandelier in White & Crystal by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chandeliers and wall light in handmade-blown glass. Year of Manufacture: 1926 Metal: Gold Plated with chain Colors available: milk white...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Big Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Floor Lamp / Side Table
By Venini
Located in Weesp, NL
Artù, the stunning Mid-Century Modern crystal floor lamp/side table designed by the legendary Ettore Fantasia for Sothis Italy. This exquisite piece combines both form and function, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal, Metal, Chrome

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

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Art Glass

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

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Chrome

Italian Mid Century Modern Chrome Glass Table Lamp Sciolari Venini Murano 1960
By Venini, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Portland, OR
A sleek Mid Century Modern Italian chrome & glass table lamp by Sciolari with Venini glass, circa 1960. The lamp having ten 'cracked ice' glass shades in a circle surrounding one lar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Chrome

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

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Glass

Wall lamp by Paolo Venini, around 1955
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian designer Paolo Venini created this extraordinary wall lamp. It is made of hand-blown reticello glass. It is attached by a central band of transparent hand-blown red glass. Th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Chandelier Carlo Scarpa Poliedri 1950 Murano Glass Iron Brass, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI chandelier Murano glass CARLO SCARPA Poliedri 1955 iron , Made in Italy.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Italian modern yellow glass chandelier Firenze, Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern yellow glass chandelier Firenze, Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990. Florence model chandelier composed of a series of transparent and yellow glass spheres of different ...
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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

Venini Murano Orange Cased Glass Pendant 1950's
By Venini
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Classic Venini Murano dark orange and white, cased glass pendant chandelier. Very elegant UFO-"disco volante" shape. Height can be adjusted to desired length.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

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

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Centrury Modern table lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in clear, blue and orange Murano glass, from the "Membrana" series, the sphere is intruded by two dif...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Venini Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount by Ludovico Diaz de Sant, Italy, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
Elegant set of 2 wall sphere sconces by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Series -Tessuto-, Italy, 1970s. The Murano glasses are set on a bras...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Argea Small Table Lamp in Gold by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp in handblown glass with submerged gold leaves and gold plated metal finishes. Beautiful atop any table, desk or credenza. Also available in various sizes and colors. Li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 8-Light Chandeliers in Coral/Cystal
By Gio Ponti, Venini
Located in murano, IT
A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.81 owes its undisputed modernity and originality to the boundless creativity of its creator, Gio Ponti. Its uniqueness lies in its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

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 Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1930 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI Sconces.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

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

Lampadario di Paolo Venini con vetri Murano lavorati a filigrana, 1970
By Venini
Located in Palermo, IT
Bellissimo lampadario a tre diffusori di luce costituiti da bocce in vetro di Murano con motivo a filigrana di Venini bianco e giallo con struttura in ottone e ghisa. Perfettamente...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano glass sconces, horizontal or vertical mounting
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Catania, CT
Rare set of four wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1960s, showcasing the iconic thick Vetro Corteccia (bark glass). Each applique is crafted from the same text...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

VENINI Large Sconce Gold Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Very Large Murano Glass And Gold Applique 1950s
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

21st Century Firenze Pendant Light in Multicolour by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in murano, IT
Regardless of their size, small or large, the luminous sculptures by Ettore Sottsass bring to mind the idea and image of the Florentine lily. Revealed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Italian midcentury wall lights by Venini, marked
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
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Peter Marino Parallelo Medium Pendant in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parallelo Murano glass medium 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 recta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Chandelier Murano 12 Lights 1940, Color Ambra Red Profiles, Round Shape, Glass
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini exceptional 1940 chandelier. Murano Venini. Amber red borders.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Long Chandeliers in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in murano, IT
DOGE 839.00 H.120 TP Additional information: Material: glass Colour: Améthyste Light source: 1 x max 12W LED E27 Finishes: gold plated metal Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 120 cm Ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Peter Marino Rotondo Large Ceiling Lamp in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rotondo Murano glass large 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

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Murano Glass

Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Grey by Atelier Oï
By Atelier Oï 1, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stelle Filanti suspension lamp, designed by Atelier Oï and manufactured by Venini, features a leather structure. Available in three different colors. Indoor use only. Dimensions: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Set of Wall Lamps by Venini. Murano, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Set consisting of 4 wall sconces made of pure Murano glass from the prestigious Venini furnace. There are 6 sets available for a total of 24 sconces that can be superimposed on a col...
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1930s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Set of Wall Lamps by Venini. Murano, 1940s
Set of Wall Lamps by Venini. Murano, 1940s
$5,746 Sale Price / set
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VENINI Table Lamp Brass Murano Glass Lampshade Fabric 1950s Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI table lamp
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Oval Murano Glass Chandelier 12-Light, 1930, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and exceptional Venini oval Murano glass chandelier 12-light, 1930, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Large Venini Glass Rod Spiral Chandelier, 1980
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-Century modern XL spiral chandelier by Venini – a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. This stunning light fixture is a true jewel for your home. The chandelier consists of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Boletus Table Lamp by Mario Ticcò for Venini, Italy, 1960s
By Venini, Mario Ticcò
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Table Lamp Model Boletus realized by Mario Ticcò for Venini in 1960s. First Edition. Very good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Fragments Large Wall Light in Blue & Green by Fernando & Humberto Campana
By Venini, Campana Brothers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fragments Applique Giant wall sconce, designed by Fernando & Humberto Campana and manufactured by Venini, is made of scraps and pieces of Venini glas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

VENINI - Ludovico Diaz de Santillana - Calze model chandelier - MURANO 1970
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI - Ludovico Diaz de Santillana - Murano 1970 - Original LAMP from the 1970s of the 20th century. SOCKS model original and made in a few copies. Quality and perfect stasti of pr...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Ratrih Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Ratrih floor lamp by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered edition for year Year of manufacture: 1994-2017 Marble base Color: Milk-white/black Measurements: Ø 18.11", H 66.92" 1 x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

VENINI - CARLO SCARPA - Ceiling Light Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini - Carlo Scarpa - ceiling light Murano glass brass, 1940, Italy.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

21st Century Veliero Floor Lamp in Crystal/Milk-White by Tadao Ando
By Venini, Tadao Ando
Located in murano, IT
Veliero comprises 6 modular elements; the simplicity of the original square remains unchanged, and is actually enhanced by the encounter with the other elements, expressing itself in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini 20" Nastri Chandelier Wave-Shaped Murano Glass & Gold-Plated Brass, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant 'Nastri' chandelier from Venini with clear wave-shaped Murano glass ribbons on a gold-plated brass fitting. This wonderful and very elegant mid-century ceiling light has an i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Gold Plate, Brass

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 Murano Chandelier Amber and Emerald Handblown Glass, 1960
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
This magnificent chandelier features 12 arms. Excellent vintage condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Argea Large Table Lamp in Gold by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp in handblown glass with submerged gold leaves and gold plated metal finishes. Beautiful atop any table, desk or credenza. Also available in various sizes and colors. Li...
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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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