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
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 Large Table Lamp 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 Replicanti Table Lamp in Red by Mimmo Rotella
By Mimmo Rotella, Venini
Located in murano, IT
These works by Mimmo Rotella have squared heads and wear masks or goggles to clearly see the world around them. They observe it, with a seraphic, slightly sorrowful look on their fac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
21st Century Carlo Scarpa 99.37 Large Table Lamp in Crystal Blown Glass
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in murano, IT
An innovative designer with a passion for experimentation, Carlo Scarpa turned this work into the utmost expression of his artistic and artisanal knowledge. The linearity of glass me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Triedri Small Chandeliers in Amber Yellow / Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
From 1958 to 1960, the Fornace has witnessed the encounter between geometry and art with Triedri. Structures designed based on clear rules trap light inside thin strips of glass with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Rotondo 893.52 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal
By Peter Marino, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of crystal or tea of the sphere. They enclose it, surrounding it with thin and thick lines, alternating in a seemingly random fashio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Rotondo 893.50 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea
By Peter Marino, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Bold shades of Black blend together with the hues of Crystal or Tea of the sphere. They enclose it, surrounding it with thin and thick lines, alternating in a seemingly random fashio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Abaco Shape 2, 3 Sphere Suspension Light in Crystal/Milk-White
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Calculations, numbers, man’s endless attempt to rationalize an otherwise intuitive world. All this enclosed in a unique work by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. Crafted with sph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Abaco Shape 2, 3 Sphere Suspension Light in Amber Yellow/Améthyste
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Calculations, numbers, man’s endless attempt to rationalize an otherwise intuitive world. All this enclosed in a unique work by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. Crafted with sph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Large Table Lamp in Milk-White 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
21st Century Carlo Scarpa 99.37 Floor Lamp in Crystal by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in murano, IT
An innovative designer with a passion for experimentation, Carlo Scarpa turned this work into the utmost expression of his artistic and artisanal knowledge. The linearity of glass me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass and Varnished Metal Pendant by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1975 - 1979.
Made in varnished and chrome-plated metal and Murano glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
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Metal
21st Century Parallelo 893.77 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino
By Peter Marino, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Parallelo 893.77 H92,5 CR/NE
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Colour: Black/Crystal
Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable
Finishes: Black nickel metal
Dimensions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Peter Marino Cilindro Large Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass
By Peter Marino, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cilindro Murano glass large 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
Materials
Murano Glass
Peter Marino Rotondo Small Ceiling Lamp in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rotondo Murano glass small ceiling lamp in crystal with black and tea bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of crystal or tea of the sph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
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Murano Glass
Peter Marino Cilindro Small Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass
By Venini, Peter Marino
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
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Donna Di Rango Table Lamp in Multicolour by Sandro Chia
By Sandro Chia, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Donna di Rango stems from the encounter between glass and bronze. Elegant and classy in her colourful attire shaped from Crystal. Mysterious and charming, she stares back at the view...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
21st Century Parallelo 893.81 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Parallelo 893.81 H78,5 CR/NE
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Colour: Black/Crystal
Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable
Finishes: Black nickel metal
Dimensions: W 39 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Pendant Light in Milk-White 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
Materials
Glass
21st Century Rotondo Large Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Rotondo 893.60 Ø20 CR/NE/TE
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Colour: Black/Crystal/Tea
Light Source: 1 x max 12W LED E27 - Dimmable
Finishes: Black nickel metal
Dimensions: Ø...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Parallelo 893.82 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Parallelo 893.81 H78,5 CR/NE
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Colour: Black/Crystal
Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable
Finishes: Black nickel metal
Dimensions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Sultani Large Table Lamp in Milk-White by Leonardo Ranucci
By Venini, Leonardo Ranucci
Located in murano, IT
Fine shapes and materials brighten up the dark Arabian nights with their warm glow, creating a mysterious and fascinating atmosphere, intriguing like the idea of ancient sultans. Cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Venini Replicanti Table Light in Red 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
Materials
Blown Glass
$9,306 / item
Venini Tiaraluce Large Table Light in Clear by Francesco Lucchese
By Francesco Lucchese, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiaraluce table lamp, designed by Francesco Lucchese and manufactured by Venini, is available in two different sizes and colors. Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 19 cm, H 48 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Zoe Large Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana E Massimiliano Fuksas
By Venini, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
Located in murano, IT
From the ancient tracks of desert rocks to present-day Venice. Zoe – designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas in 2014 – is a paradigm, a place where different times and spaces com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Fantasmino Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch Table Lamp Red
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Skillful glasswork gives back this object a slight movement, as if it were suspended in space. Its iconic silhouette comes from an exclusive archival prototype and brings a playful t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
21st Century Diamantei Small Chandeliers in Améthyste / Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Exquisitely Baroque in style, regal in appearance, and available in a variety of sizes and colors, it is the undisputed star of any setting. A series of alternating soft and sharp cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Porpora 3-Light Wall Sconce 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
21st Century Blown Glass Balloton Table Lamp in Grey by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The latest re-edition features bright new elements, complex shapes and different uses. But it stays true to the Balloton technique, which lends a unique texture – pleasant to the eye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Zoe Large Pendant Light in Grey by Doriana E Massimiliano Fuksas
By Venini, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
Located in murano, IT
From the ancient tracks of desert rocks to present-day Venice. Zoe – designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas in 2014 – is a paradigm, a place where different times and spaces com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Balloton Lamp Wall Light in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The latest re-edition features bright new elements, complex shapes and different uses. But it stays true to the Balloton technique, which lends a unique ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Carlo Scarpa 99.37, 12-Light Chandeliers in Crystal
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in murano, IT
An innovative designer with a passion for experimentation, Carlo Scarpa turned this work into the utmost expression of his artistic and artisanal knowledge. The linearity of glass me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Abat-Jour Table Lamp in Améthyste/Violet/Wistaria by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The light turns on and precious glass pearls start shining, brightening up the space with their intense hues. Every single sphere is crafted using the special "Balloton" technique, f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Nastri Wall Light in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Nastri is an orderly arranged path of glass that gives meaning to its own complexity. Regardless of its size, small or large, the structure is monumental in appearance, just as the l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
$3,838 / item
21st Century Esprit Wall Light 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
21st Century Replicanti Table Lamp in Sapphire by Mimmo Rotella
By Venini, Mimmo Rotella
Located in murano, IT
These works by Mimmo Rotella have squared heads and wear masks or goggles to clearly see the world around them. They observe it, with a seraphic, slightly sorrowful look on their fac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
21st Century Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Violet by Atelier Oï
By Venini, Atelier Oï 1
Located in murano, IT
Atelier OÏ wishes to convey its quest for a genuine interactive dialogue through lightness, its search for an aesthetics that defies emptiness and sparks emotions through the encount...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Small Table Lamp 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
21st Century Abaco Wall Light in Grey/Milk-White
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Calculations, numbers, man’s endless attempt to rationalize an otherwise intuitive world. All this enclosed in a unique work by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. Crafted with sph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
$2,882 / item
21st Century Carlo Scarpa 99.37 8-Light Chandeliers in Crystal
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in murano, IT
An innovative designer with a passion for experimentation, Carlo Scarpa turned this work into the utmost expression of his artistic and artisanal knowledge. The linearity of glass me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Doge Shape 2 Short Chandeliers in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in murano, IT
DOGE 839.12 H.80 TP
Additional information:
Material: glass
Colour: grey
Light source: 1 x max 12W LED E27
Finishes: gold plated metal
Dimensions: Ø 45 x H 80 cm
Available i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Floor Lamp 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Abaco Shape 1, 3 Sphere Suspension Light in Amber Yellow/Améthyste
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Calculations, numbers, man’s endless attempt to rationalize an otherwise intuitive world. All this enclosed in a unique work by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. Crafted with sph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Diamantei Small Chandeliers in Gold Leaf Crystal/Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Exquisitely Baroque in style, regal in appearance, and available in a variety of sizes and colors, it is the undisputed star of any setting. A series of alternating soft and sharp cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Small Table Lamp in Milk-White 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
21st Century Blown Glass Balloton Table Lamp in Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The latest re-edition features bright new elements, complex shapes and different uses. But it stays true to the Balloton technique, which lends a unique ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Balloton Table Lamp in Grey Blown Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The latest re-edition features bright new elements, complex shapes and different uses. But it stays true to the Balloton technique, which lends a unique ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Diamantei Small Chandeliers in Satin Grey by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Exquisitely Baroque in style, regal in appearance, and available in a variety of sizes and colors, it is the undisputed star of any setting. A series of alternating soft and sharp cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Martinengo 32-Light Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Paolo Venini created this three-tier chandelier with elliptical arms in 1930, one of the largest ever made by VENINI. It is the undisputed star of any interior décor. Martinengo is a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Doge Shape 1 Long 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Abat-Jour Lampshade Small Table Lamp in Grey by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The light turns on and precious glass pearls start shining, brightening up the space with their intense hues. Every single sphere is crafted using the special "Balloton" technique, f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Diamantei Large Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/Grass Green by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Exquisitely Baroque in style, regal in appearance, and available in a variety of sizes and colors, it is the undisputed star of any setting. A series of alternating soft and sharp cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Balloton Ceiling Lamp Shape 1 in Indigo by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The latest re-edition features bright new elements, complex shapes and different uses. But it stays true to the Balloton technique, which lends a unique texture – pleasant to the eye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Doge Shape 2 Long 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Rotondo 893.57 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal
By Peter Marino, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Bold shades of Black blend together with the hues of Crystal or Tea of the sphere. They enclose it, surrounding it with thin and thick lines, alternating in a seemingly random fashio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
1960s Italian Murano Glass Globe by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
1960s Italian Murano glass globe by Venini.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Original Tronchi and Gold Triedi Chandelier or Lantern, Murano, 1960
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Venini with long Ice color hand blown "Tronchi "and shiny gold "trilobi"
The original metal structure with chain and canopy.
Three...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian glass pendant Tronchi entry Lamp by Venini
By Venini
Located in Ferndale, MI
Italian glass entry pendant lamp by Venini, paper label Murano Venizia. Three tiers of hanging glass logs or " Tronchi " .
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
$4,500 Sale Price
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Horizontal Italian Mid-Century Venini Sconce
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern 34.5 inch horizontal sconce by Venini. Having a brass frame with beautiful 6 inch glass prisms.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.
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Questions About Venini Lighting
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- Where is Venini glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Venini 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.