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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
Peter Marino Cilindro Small Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Small Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

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

By Peter Marino, Venini

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

Peter Marino Cilindro Medium Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Medium Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Replicanti Table Light in Sapphire with Glasses

Venini Replicanti Table Light in Sapphire with Glasses

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Venini Anni Trenta Pendant Light in Milk White
Venini Anni Trenta Pendant Light in Milk White

Venini Anni Trenta Pendant Light in Milk White

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Anni Trenta Suspension lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features sinuous lines, clearly reminiscent of the 1930s. Available in two different colo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

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

Venini Zoe Large Pendant Light in Violet 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: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

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

Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Grey by Atelier Oï

By Venini, Atelier Oï 1

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

Venini Abat Jour Table Lamp in Violet, Amethyst, and Wisteria with White Shade

Venini Abat Jour Table Lamp in Violet, Amethyst, and Wisteria with White Shade

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Table lamp made with elliptical elements realized in handmade-blown glass with the technique “balloton”. Year of manufacture: 2004 Fabric shade: White Metal: Chromium plated Li...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Spiral Murano Glass Chandelier in the Style of Venini
Vintage Italian Spiral Murano Glass Chandelier in the Style of Venini

Vintage Italian Spiral Murano Glass Chandelier in the Style of Venini

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alluring vintage chandelier in a cascading spiral design, made with Murano camera glasses. Designed in the style of Venini and manufactured in Italy, c. 1960's. *Rewired to fit US li...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Pair of Canne Pendant Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Canne Pendant Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Canne Pendant Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Set of two pendant lamps manufactured by Venini. Yelllow and Brown canne decoration on blown opaline glass. Brass frames. The lamps were also shown at "ITALIA CINQUANTA Moda e Design...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Patchwork wall lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Patchwork wall lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Patchwork wall lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in RIDDERKERK, NL

This special Italian wall lamp was designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano and belongs to the iconic Patchwork model from the 1970s. The lamp is crafted from mouth-blown, heat-t...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini chandelier from Italy 1970s
Venini chandelier from Italy 1970s

Venini chandelier from Italy 1970s

$18,358Sale Price|20% Off

Venini chandelier from Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

Amazing Venini chandelier from the 70s

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Late 20th Century Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Model Chiara Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Venini, 1985
Model Chiara Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Venini, 1985

Model Chiara Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Venini, 1985

By Cini Boeri, Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Illuminate your space with the ethereal elegance of the Model Chiara Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Venini, a radiant masterpiece signed "Venini 1985." Crafted from pristine white glas...

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1780s Italian Space Age Antique Venini Lighting

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Iron

White and Red Glass Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
White and Red Glass Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

White and Red Glass Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Hand blown white and red glass pendant no. 011.11 designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Mura...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Two-Tier Venini Murano Glass Sconces
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Two-Tier Venini Murano Glass Sconces

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Two-Tier Venini Murano Glass Sconces

By Venini

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern sconces by Venini. Having a brass frame and two-tier of beautiful glass prisms.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Rare Globe Light Fixture by Venini in White Opaque Textured Murano Glass
Rare Globe Light Fixture by Venini in White Opaque Textured Murano Glass

Rare Globe Light Fixture by Venini in White Opaque Textured Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in North Miami, FL

Moon-like vintage opaque Murano glass globe with exceptional textured swirls by Venini. Hand blown.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

21st Century Tappeto Volante Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Tappeto Volante Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Nastri 905.03 SOSP CRISTALLO Additional information: Material: glass Colour: crystal Light source: 3 x max 12W LED R7S Finishes: chrome metal Dimensions: W 120 x H 35 cm

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini
Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini

Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in murano, IT

ROTONDO 893.50 Peter Marino’s work is notoriously provocative. The Rotondo, Cilindro, and Parallelo lamps are no exception: using the “Fasce” technique, the artist hot-works coloure...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Amazing Venini "Reticello" Chandelier, Murano, 1940
Amazing Venini "Reticello" Chandelier, Murano, 1940

Amazing Venini "Reticello" Chandelier, Murano, 1940

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Six-arm chandelier attributed to Seguso, circa 1940s, Italy. Handblown glass using the ‘Reticello’ technique.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Italy production Tessuto tissue  ceiling lamp Diaz De Santilana years '70
Venini Italy production Tessuto tissue  ceiling lamp Diaz De Santilana years '70

Venini Italy production Tessuto tissue ceiling lamp Diaz De Santilana years '70

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Biella, IT

Venini Italy production "Tessuto" tissue ceiling lamp by Diaz De Santilana in years '70.. for the tessuti series I really want to specify that this is an original Venini "tissue" in...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

21st Century Ettore Sottsass Collection Bhusanam Table Lamp in Multicolor

21st Century Ettore Sottsass Collection Bhusanam Table Lamp in Multicolor

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in murano, IT

In the hands of Ettore Sottsass, glass and metal take on new shapes that nod to India. They give a new visual meaning to the Sanskrit term that inspires the name of this piece: bhu?a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Pair of Large Mid-Century Venetian / Murano Glass 'Waterfall' Sconces by Venini
Pair of Large Mid-Century Venetian / Murano Glass 'Waterfall' Sconces by Venini

Pair of Large Mid-Century Venetian / Murano Glass 'Waterfall' Sconces by Venini

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant and Timeless Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical wall lights or sconces by Venini in a classic, modern "Waterfall" configuration. The pieces consist of handblo...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Tappeto Volante Flexible Structure Large Chandeliers in Crystal

21st Century Tappeto Volante Flexible Structure Large Chandeliers in Crystal

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

As the light turns on, a bright trail appears like magic, like the flying carpet from Arabian and Persian mythology. Its splendor casts a spell on the viewers, urging them to jump on it and fly into the unknown. Tappeto Volante...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Italian mid-century modern glass chandelier Massimo Vignelli Venini, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern glass chandelier Massimo Vignelli Venini, 1950s

Italian mid-century modern glass chandelier Massimo Vignelli Venini, 1950s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Murano glass chandelier by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s Round chandelier in white inside and gray outside Murano glass. Square black ceiling fitting....

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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

21st Century Argea Glass Wall Light in Straw-Yellow by Venini

21st Century Argea Glass Wall Light in Straw-Yellow by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Through the power of fire, glass encloses silver or golden leaves, glowing brightly and creating unique optical illusions that evoke the sea. Argea shines its inner light, and become...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Esprit Medium Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Medium Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Viewers feel compelled to touch every single petal of its flowers and every single point of its stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Argea Glass Wall Light in Milk-White by Venini

21st Century Argea Glass Wall Light in Milk-White by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Through the power of fire, glass encloses silver or golden leaves, glowing brightly and creating unique optical illusions that evoke the sea. Argea shines its inner light, and become...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Marcello Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Marcello Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

It brings to mind orderly rows of bell-shaped flowers, as fine as glass. But it also evokes the exotic beauty of the Far East and the ornate Baroque sty...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Porpora 7-Light Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Porpora 7-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

21st Century Trilobi Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Trilobi Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

They recall ice stalactites or pendant quartz formations unusually shaped in the form of long triangular strips of glass with rounded corners. All hud...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Cilindro 893.71 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

21st Century Cilindro 893.71 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in murano, IT

Cilindro 893.71 H92 CR/NE Additional information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal Light Source: 1 x max 12W LED E27 - Dimmable Finishes: Black nickel metal Dimensions: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Mid-20th Century Italian Spiral Chandelier with Amber & Clear Venini Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Spiral Chandelier with Amber & Clear Venini Glass

Mid-20th Century Italian Spiral Chandelier with Amber & Clear Venini Glass

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant Italian spiral chandelier composed of alternating amber and clear Venini glass prisms, suspended in cascading tiers to form a dramatic spiral silhouette. The glass element...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Esprit Wall Light in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Wall Light in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Viewers feel compelled to touch every single petal of its flowers and every single point of its stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Short Chandeliers in Straw-Yellow

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Short Chandeliers in Straw-Yellow

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in murano, IT

From the Latin term "dux", meaning "duke" or "commander", the Doge was the chief magistrate and leader of La Serenissima. Today his authority is celebrated in glass, in hues of Cryst...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Wall lamp by Paolo Venini, around 1955
Wall lamp by Paolo Venini, around 1955

Wall lamp by Paolo Venini, around 1955

By Venini, Paolo 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

21st Century Fungo Massimo Table Lamp in Grey/Milk-White by Vignelli

21st Century Fungo Massimo Table Lamp in Grey/Milk-White by Vignelli

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in murano, IT

How can such a complex and sophisticated technique like "Canne" (canes) give life to such a natural and spontaneous shape? Only Massimo Vignelli knows. Designed in 1956, this unique ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Large Pair of Hand Blown Murano Glass Sconces by Venini
Large Pair of Hand Blown Murano Glass Sconces by Venini

Large Pair of Hand Blown Murano Glass Sconces by Venini

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Large table lamp by Venini, Italy 1950-1960
Large table lamp by Venini, Italy 1950-1960

Large table lamp by Venini, Italy 1950-1960

By Venini

Located in Renens, CH

Large table lamp signed Venini 1950-1960. The sage-colored Murano glass lamp base is shaped like a large vase. The neck is topped with a double socket structure in gilded brass. Th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Short Chandeliers in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Short Chandeliers in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in murano, IT

DOGE 839.10 H.80 TP Additional Information: Material: Glass Color: Grey Light Source: 1 x max 12W LED E27 Finishes: Gold plated metal Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 80 cm Available in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Stelle Filanti pendant lamp by Atelier Oi produced by Venini, 2013
Stelle Filanti pendant lamp by Atelier Oi produced by Venini, 2013

Stelle Filanti pendant lamp by Atelier Oi produced by Venini, 2013

By Atelier Oï 1, Venini

Located in Ravenna, IT

Stelle Filanti pendant lamp designed by Atelier Oi and produced by Venini in 2013 in Italy. The lamp features a glass diffuser, suspended by a weave of leather filaments that define ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Leather, Murano Glass, Stained Glass

21st Century Doge Shape 2 Short Chandeliers in Crystal by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Doge Shape 2 Short Chandeliers in Crystal by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in murano, IT

From the Latin term "dux", meaning "duke" or "commander", the Doge was the chief magistrate and leader of La Serenissima. Today his authority is celebrated in glass, in hues of Cryst...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

VENINI CHANDELIER Glass Metal Crome 1950 Italy
VENINI CHANDELIER Glass Metal Crome 1950 Italy

VENINI CHANDELIER Glass Metal Crome 1950 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Lampadario VENINI Filigrana 1950 Altezza solo della boccia di vetro 28cm..

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century Tolboi, Belboi, Stilboi Floor Lamp in Milk-White / Red by Venini

21st Century Tolboi, Belboi, Stilboi Floor Lamp in Milk-White / Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Tall, slender and elegant, it’s Tolboi. Light passes through Milk White glass, spreading its soft yet strong glow, and revealing the tones of Red and Tea that enliven the core of its...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Fantasmino Table Lamp by Venini, Murano Glass, Mid-Century Italy
Fantasmino Table Lamp by Venini, Murano Glass, Mid-Century Italy

Fantasmino Table Lamp by Venini, Murano Glass, Mid-Century Italy

By Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The special relationship between light and matter that has always been the hallmark of VENINI glassware return in this line of table and floor lamps that bring the Opalino technique ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Esprit Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Viewers feel compelled to touch every single petal of its flowers and every single point of its stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 12-Light Chandeliers in Coral/Cystal

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 12-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

Venini Sconce Brass Murano Glass 1930 Italy
Venini Sconce Brass Murano Glass 1930 Italy

Venini Sconce Brass Murano Glass 1930 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini sconce.

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1930s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Esprit Extra Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Extra Small Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Viewers feel compelled to touch every single petal of its flowers and every single point of its stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

VENINI Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1930 Italy
VENINI Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1930 Italy

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

Important Large Chandelier Venini, Model Triedro, Murano, 1960
Important Large Chandelier Venini, Model Triedro, Murano, 1960

Important Large Chandelier Venini, Model Triedro, Murano, 1960

By Venini

Located in Asti, Piemonte

A beatiful and important chandelier with triedri element glass pendants (about 1000 pieces). Signed and stamped Venini in the metal structure.

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini Table Lamps “Triptych“ Murano Glass Metal, 1965, Italy
Venini Table Lamps “Triptych“ Murano Glass Metal, 1965, Italy

Venini Table Lamps “Triptych“ Murano Glass Metal, 1965, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini table lamps “Triptych“ Murano glass metal, 1965, Italy.

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1960s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Small Wall Light in Straw-Yellow by Venini

21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Small Wall Light in Straw-Yellow by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Art Nouveau, Charleston, the dawn of a new design era. The 1930s, celebrated by VENINI in 1997 and wistfully recalled with essential and innovative shapes like those that marked the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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.