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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 Set of Four Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825, 1970s
Venini Set of Four Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825, 1970s

Venini Set of Four Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825, 1970s

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini rare set of four exquisite 'Petali' sconces model 5825 in transparent Murano glass with gold leaf inclusions, Italy, 1970s. These sculptural wall lights have a lovely organic...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Large Italian Murano glass chandelier by venini 60's
Large Italian Murano glass chandelier by venini 60's

Large Italian Murano glass chandelier by venini 60's

By Venini

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large chandelier from the 60s by the Italian manufacturer Venini. Structure in lacquered metal (original paint). Large, thick, transparent Murano glass pendants. Sober, elegant desig...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Amber Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s
Amber Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s

Amber Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s

By Pierre Cardin, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

No. 820 amber wall-bracket or ceiling fixture manufactured by Venetian glass specialist Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s. The outer layer of the lamp is mad...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Venini Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass chandelier
Venini Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass chandelier

Venini Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass chandelier

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Venini. 42 Murano glasses set on a metal base consisting of 2 tiers. The light has 7 bulbs. Details Creator: Venini, Murano Dimensions: Height...

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Venini Vintage Pendant with Murano Tessuto Glass Globe and Brass, 1970s
Venini Vintage Pendant with Murano Tessuto Glass Globe and Brass, 1970s

Venini Vintage Pendant with Murano Tessuto Glass Globe and Brass, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Venini Vintage Pendant with Murano Tessuto Glass Globe and Brass, 1970s Italian pendant light from Venini manufacturing with large glass sphere with shiny white and brown stripes on...

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

Materials

Brass

No. 4035 Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
No. 4035 Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

No. 4035 Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Blown glass, brass. Internally decorated blown glass shade. Brass mounts and 1 x E26 socket.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Massimo Vignelli, Paolo Venini, Pendant lamp, prod. venini 1950s
Massimo Vignelli, Paolo Venini, Pendant lamp, prod. venini 1950s

Massimo Vignelli, Paolo Venini, Pendant lamp, prod. venini 1950s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Rivoli, IT

Suspension lamp mod. "Cipolla" designed by Massimo Vignelli and Paolo Venini, prod. Venini anni '50 Paralume in vetro incamiciato latino e colorato, struttura in ottone

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1950s Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini SAS Ceiling Flush mount, italian 1960 Murano glass
Venini SAS Ceiling Flush mount, italian 1960 Murano glass

Venini SAS Ceiling Flush mount, italian 1960 Murano glass

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

Murano glass flush mount ceiling edited by the famous Venini Italian and Murano glass producer. It is a special order (65 pieces) originally set in a hotel in the area of Bologne, I...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Venini 1940-1950
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Venini 1940-1950

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Venini 1940-1950

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern, Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture by Venini, circa 1940-1950. The piece has a classic demi-lune form and exudes the sober, understated qua...

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

Materials

Brass

Anni Trenta Luce Large Wall Applique by Venini in White Murano Glass
Anni Trenta Luce Large Wall Applique by Venini in White Murano Glass

Anni Trenta Luce Large Wall Applique by Venini in White Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Beautiful and large "Anni Trenta" wall applique in white Murano glass. This very nice shaped lamp is designed and manufactured by Venini 1997. These particular appliques are manufact...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Venini Wall Lamps, 2 Levels, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Pair of Venini Wall Lamps, 2 Levels, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

Pair of Venini Wall Lamps, 2 Levels, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful and large pair of venini wall lamp produced in italy in the 70s. Murano cut glass distributed on 3 levels of a gilded metal structure. Unique design object that will...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Venini Murano Chandelier Amber and Emerald Handblown Glass, 1960
Venini Murano Chandelier Amber and Emerald Handblown Glass, 1960

Venini Murano Chandelier Amber and Emerald Handblown Glass, 1960

By Venini

Located in Rome, IT

This magnificent chandelier features 12 arms. Excellent vintage condition.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Signed Venini Three-Light Chandelier "Lattimo" Murano Glass, 1940 Model 960/12-3
Signed Venini Three-Light Chandelier "Lattimo" Murano Glass, 1940 Model 960/12-3

Signed Venini Three-Light Chandelier "Lattimo" Murano Glass, 1940 Model 960/12-3

By Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Small three-light chandelier signed by Venini in a dark, near-solid, amber/brown Lattimo Murano glass in Art deco style, circa 1930-1940. Designed by the famous Italian Arquitect Gio...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1960s
Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1960s

Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Illuminate your space with the enduring elegance of this Murano glass chandelier, a creation from the 1960s designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini & Co., a prominent player in the revi...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Classic Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s
Classic Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

Classic Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Original vintage Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini made in Italy in the 1960s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing innovat...

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

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Murano Glass

One of Three Venini Style Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
One of Three Venini Style Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy

One of Three Venini Style Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

One of the three Murano glass wall sconces featuring five crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Clean...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Gio Ponti Murano Chandelier for Venini, Opaline Glass, Mid-Century
Gio Ponti Murano Chandelier for Venini, Opaline Glass, Mid-Century

Gio Ponti Murano Chandelier for Venini, Opaline Glass, Mid-Century

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in CABA, AR

Elegant and iconic, this Murano glass chandelier was designed by the celebrated Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti for Venini in the 1970s. A masterpiece of mid-century Italian...

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

Materials

Opaline Glass

Venini 3-Piece Veliero Table Lamp in White & Clear by Tadao Ando

Venini 3-Piece Veliero Table Lamp in White & Clear by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Veliero Tavolo Table lamp, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is available in 2 different versions. "The strictly ruled geometry becomes a Wave with soul that gains c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass Flush Mount by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy, 1970s

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy, 1970s

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Murano Reticello glass Flush mount by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Series -Tessuto-, Italy, 1970s. Hand-blown from white and clear Murano glass in spiral shape, ceiling mo...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Venini
Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Venini

Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Venini

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade with brown border / Made in Italy by Venini, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 12 inches, height 5...

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

'Pannelli' Ceiling Lamps by Venini , Italy, 1970's
'Pannelli' Ceiling Lamps by Venini , Italy, 1970's

'Pannelli' Ceiling Lamps by Venini , Italy, 1970's

By Venini

Located in Melbourne, VIC

These glass panels designed and manufactured by Venini in the 1970's were made as part of a lighting installation for the Cassa Di Risparmio in Cento, Italy. For the premises of the...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s
Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s

Venini Murano Glass Brass Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1950s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A Venini hand blown Murano glass "Filigrana" sphere pendant, Italy, 1950s, atributed to designer Carlo Scarpa. Brass mounted in conical shape showing its elegant and clean lines desi...

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

Materials

Brass

Murano Venini Glass "Totem" Floor or Table Lamp by Toso & Massari Italy 2001
Murano Venini Glass "Totem" Floor or Table Lamp by Toso & Massari Italy 2001

Murano Venini Glass "Totem" Floor or Table Lamp by Toso & Massari Italy 2001

By Gaetano Pesce, Venini, Toso, Massari & Associates, Renato Toso, Noti Massari

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Rare Postmodern "Totem" floor or table lamp by Renato Toso, Noti Massari, and Associates for the premier Murano glassworks: Venini. Constructed of a diamond shaped metal base, under...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Vintage Murano glass chandelier, Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s This stunning vintage Murano chandelier, designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, produced in Venice, Italy, in t...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 2 Cobalt Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
Set of 2 Cobalt Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960

Set of 2 Cobalt Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

A beautiful and unique set of cobalt blue glass pendant lights, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini. The lampshade is made of blue opaline glass with an inner white glaz...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Murano Triedri Glass, Gilded Brass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s
Mid-Century Murano Triedri Glass, Gilded Brass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s

Mid-Century Murano Triedri Glass, Gilded Brass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in Lisse, NL

This large and pure Mid-Century Modern, 6-lights fixture is another one of our recent great find, Italian elegance captured in glass and brass, a chandelier that doesn’t shout for at...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pairs of Toni Zuccheri Glass Wall Sconces for Venini
Pairs of Toni Zuccheri Glass Wall Sconces for Venini

Pairs of Toni Zuccheri Glass Wall Sconces for Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pairs of sculptural wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1970s. Each fixture is composed of hand-formed Murano glass tiles arranged in an expressive grid of squar...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Venini 1940s Ceiling Lamp, Murano Cordonato Glass and Brass, Italian Design
Venini 1940s Ceiling Lamp, Murano Cordonato Glass and Brass, Italian Design

Venini 1940s Ceiling Lamp, Murano Cordonato Glass and Brass, Italian Design

By Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Elegant and timeless, Murano glass ceiling lamps are varied and diverse but each carries with it the aura of the wisdom of the lagoon's master glassmakers. This chandelier created by...

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1940s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Materials

Glass

Pair of "Patchwork" wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass 1970s
Pair of "Patchwork" wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass 1970s

Pair of "Patchwork" wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Firenze, FI

Wall or ceiling lighting system composed of 2 Murano glass elements, model "Patchwork," designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. The frame is made of white painted metal, on which trans...

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini (First Edition)
Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini (First Edition)

Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini (First Edition)

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Argelato, BO

This elegant chandelier, part of the celebrated Poliedri series designed by Italian architect Carlo Scarpa for the historic Murano glassworks Venini around 1958, represents a masterp...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Firenze Pendant Light in Brown and Yellow by Ettore Sottsass
Venini Firenze Pendant Light in Brown and Yellow by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Firenze Pendant Light in Brown and Yellow by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Firenze suspension lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass and manufactured by Venini, features handmade blown glass colored elements and crystal color discs. Numbered edition. Indoor use ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini waterfall chandelier  1950 In Muranno Reticello Glass and Brass
Venini waterfall chandelier  1950 In Muranno Reticello Glass and Brass

Venini waterfall chandelier 1950 In Muranno Reticello Glass and Brass

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Elegant Waterfall Lamapadari Venini Reticello 1950 in Murano Glass and Brass

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

1 'of 2' Amber Murano 20" Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Brass, P. Venini VeArt 1960
1 'of 2' Amber Murano 20" Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Brass, P. Venini VeArt 1960

1 'of 2' Amber Murano 20" Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Brass, P. Venini VeArt 1960

By Venini, VeArt

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Elegant sputnik chandelier with star-shaped amber Murano glass flowers on a gilded brass frame. Designed by Paolo Venini. Star-shaped glasses resembles flowers. Chandelier illuminate...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Venini Poliedri Sfera Large Murano Glass Chandelier

Venini Poliedri Sfera Large Murano Glass Chandelier

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Poliedri Sfera large Murano glass chandelier. Modular elements are elements in glass, which are hand blown and handcrafted, and used to compose the chandeliers. The modular elements are called: Polyhedrons, Canes, Ribbons, Trilobo, Trihedrons, Balloton Spheres, Plates, and many more. It was back in 1958 when this impressive chandelier made its debut at the Brussels Expo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
Carlo Scarpa Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini

Carlo Scarpa Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Italian chandelier from the island of Murano. This piece has a brass frame that supports an impressive array of 178 Murano glass, eggplant-colored, polyhedral shaped pieces. Illumina...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Belboi Table Lamp by Venini, 1986
Belboi Table Lamp by Venini, 1986

Belboi Table Lamp by Venini, 1986

By Venini

Located in Hamburg, PA

Very good vintage condition; original wiring in working order (US plug). Minor surface wear to brass commensurate with age. A small inclusion is present at the top of the brass stem ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Toni Zuccheri, Membrane Table Lamp, Venini, 1960s, Museum Piece
Toni Zuccheri, Membrane Table Lamp, Venini, 1960s, Museum Piece

Toni Zuccheri, Membrane Table Lamp, Venini, 1960s, Museum Piece

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

I believed Membrane were part of Toni Zuccheri collaboration with VeArt in the 1970s. This table lamp shows the Membrane sphere over a Classic Midcentury base...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Large "Triedi" Chandelier by Venini Clear and Gold Leaded Murano Glass Crystal
Large "Triedi" Chandelier by Venini Clear and Gold Leaded Murano Glass Crystal

Large "Triedi" Chandelier by Venini Clear and Gold Leaded Murano Glass Crystal

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large "Triedi" chandelier by Venini from Italy, circa 1960s, is comprised of easily over 100 alternating clear and light gold-tone leaded crystal prisms on a brushed steel armature...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Vico Magistretti, Chandelier Model Saturno, Venini, Out Production, Italy
Vico Magistretti, Chandelier Model Saturno, Venini, Out Production, Italy

Vico Magistretti, Chandelier Model Saturno, Venini, Out Production, Italy

By Vico Magistretti, Venini

Located in Milan, Italy

A chandelier model Saturno designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Venini, Murano, 1990. Out production.

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

Italian Murano Handmade Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
Italian Murano Handmade Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

Italian Murano Handmade Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This rare chandelier was produced in Italy by the famous glassworks Venini, circa 1960s. It is made from 51 handmade pieces of transparent glass hung on the painted metal structure. ...

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

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron 1940 Italy
Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron 1940 Italy

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron 1940 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI Chandelier.

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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 60s
Italian Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 60s

Italian Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 60s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Lucija, SI

Nice Murano Amber and Clear Glass Tronchi Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the late 60s 26 Tronchi

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier
One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier

One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Vienna, AT

One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier, priced per piece, discount available for multiple purchase Pristine Triete crystal glass chandelier with interlocking...

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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Extraordinary blown chandelier by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano, 1920s.
Extraordinary blown chandelier by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano, 1920s.

Extraordinary blown chandelier by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano, 1920s.

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Argelato, BO

This blown glass chandelier is a piece of great elegance and refinement by Vittorio Zecchin, a master of Murano glass in the 1920s and 1930s, a period during which he collaborated wi...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Blue Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s
Blue Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s

Blue Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s

By Pierre Cardin, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Blue No. 820 wall or ceiling fixture manufactured by Venetian glass specialist Venini for Pierre Cardin in the 1970s. The outer layer of the lamp is made of Murano glass which is bl...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini
Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini

Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

951.20 Crystal color glass. "The “Poliedri” were first proposed as components making up the large Venini chandelier, designed by Ignazio Gardella, Paolo Venini and Massimo Vignelli, presented at the 1958...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Murano Italian Midcentury Brass Glass Table Lamp, 1950s
Venini Murano Italian Midcentury Brass Glass Table Lamp, 1950s

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

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, 1960s
Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, 1960s

Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Mid-Century Modern XL Venini chandelier. The light consists 162 original Murano glass crystals on a metal base consisting of 3 tiers. A true jewel for your home. Details Creator:...

Category

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

Materials

Crystal, Chrome, Metallic Thread

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron, 1950, Italy
Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron, 1950, Italy

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron, 1950, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini chandelier Murano glass iron, 1950, Italy.

Category

1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Clear Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 2000
Pair of Clear Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 2000

Pair of Clear Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 2000

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful wall sconces of crystal glass pipes with brass details. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The glass...

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Original Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, c.1960
Original Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, c.1960

Original Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, c.1960

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in London, GB

A rare and original green and yellow glass poliedri (polyhedron) chandelier designed by the Italian architect and designer, Carlo Scarpa, c.1960. Produced by the prestigious Murano g...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

A 20th Century Amethyst Murano Glass Hanging Lantern in the manner of Venini.
A 20th Century Amethyst Murano Glass Hanging Lantern in the manner of Venini.

A 20th Century Amethyst Murano Glass Hanging Lantern in the manner of Venini.

By Venini

Located in London, GB

Italy, circa 1930. An early twentieth century hanging lantern in amethyst Murano glass, the segmented stem supporting a bell lantern with canopy shade. Height 85.00 centimetres. Di...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Model 835 'Cordonata' Table Lamp by Venini
Model 835 'Cordonata' Table Lamp by Venini

Model 835 'Cordonata' Table Lamp by Venini

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model 835 'Cordonata' Table Lamp by Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1976. An all ribbed "cristallo" glass table lamp with brass accents. The lamp comprises of a top sh...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Venini Tube Chandelier
Vintage Venini Tube Chandelier

Vintage Venini Tube Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Red Lion, PA

This chandelier is made of thin tubes designed in the style of Murano produced in Italy by Venini. Thin, elegant, hand blown glass tube elements. Rewiring Strongly Suggested.

Category

1960s Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

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.