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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
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:...

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

Materials

Crystal, Chrome, Metallic Thread

Venini Poliedri Sfera Small Murano Glass Chandelier

Venini Poliedri Sfera Small Murano Glass Chandelier

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Poliedri Sfera small 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

Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Venini 1970'
Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Venini 1970'

Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Venini 1970'

By Venini, Carlo Nason

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing pair of glass chandelier or ceiling light with four layers of curving “triedri” glass prisms on a brass frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy. A dynamic form, chan...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

A pair of Art Deco style smoked Murano glass and brass wall sconces
A pair of Art Deco style smoked Murano glass and brass wall sconces

A pair of Art Deco style smoked Murano glass and brass wall sconces

By Venini

Located in London, GB

A pair of Art Deco style smoked Murano glass wall sconces with diamond pattern, with black glass ball and brass detail. Re wired with new brass fittings and PAT tested

Category

Early 2000s Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1940s. An extremely striking elegantly crafted chandelier comprising of multiple pressed glass in...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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 inn...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Chandelier 8 Lights Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
Venini Chandelier 8 Lights Murano Glass, 1940, Italy

Venini Chandelier 8 Lights Murano Glass, 1940, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini chandelier 8 lights murano glass, 1940, Italy.

Category

1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Early Venini Amber and Clear Glass Prisms Chandelier, Italy
1960s Early Venini Amber and Clear Glass Prisms Chandelier, Italy

1960s Early Venini Amber and Clear Glass Prisms Chandelier, Italy

By Venini

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Thick optical quality glass prisms 'Triedri' in clear and amber tone of different length hooked on a handmade steel frame enameled in an ivory finish. Particular well designed st...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

Signed Camer Eight-Tier Glass Prism Chandelier, 1960s, Italia
Signed Camer Eight-Tier Glass Prism Chandelier, 1960s, Italia

Signed Camer Eight-Tier Glass Prism Chandelier, 1960s, Italia

By Camer Glass, Venini

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Massive Camer/ Venini optical glass quality prism chandelier. Solid, well made handcrafted steel structure. 8 regular E26 size ceramic socket rated at 100 watt. Total weigh...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Metal

Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994

Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful table lamps in orange and green hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". We have the ...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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.

Category

1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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 Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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

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 Venini, Pierre Cardin

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 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini amber polyhedron chandelier
Venini amber polyhedron chandelier

Venini amber polyhedron chandelier

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Fascinating amber glass polyhedron chandelier, attributed to Venini production, made in Italy in the 1960s. The lacquered metal frame supports a dramatic composition of machined glas...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini
Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini

Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship of this rare vintage 1950s art glass t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal

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...

Category

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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 Venini, Pierre Cardin

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

Venini Balloton Globe Table Light in Grey
Venini Balloton Globe Table Light in Grey

Venini Balloton Globe Table Light in Grey

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Balloton Table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different colors. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 25 cm, H 26 cm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

Pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Venini, Murano, circa 1950s.
Pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Venini, Murano, circa 1950s.

Pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Venini, Murano, circa 1950s.

By Venini

Located in Piacenza, Italy

An elegant pair of Italian wall sconces produced by Venini, Murano, circa 1950s. Each sconce features a finely crafted reticello glass shade, showcasing the delicate crisscross latt...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

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

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

By Tadao Ando, Venini

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Large Italian Venini Murano glass wall lamp from the 1930s
Large Italian Venini Murano glass wall lamp from the 1930s

Large Italian Venini Murano glass wall lamp from the 1930s

By Venini

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large Italian wall lamp from the 1930s by the Venetian manufacturer Venini. Solid brass structure and shade formed with three thick purple Murano glasses. Simple and elegant design. ...

Category

1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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 Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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 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

'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 Abat-Jour Bedside Table Light in Light Pink Glass
Venini Abat-Jour Bedside Table Light in Light Pink Glass

Venini Abat-Jour Bedside Table Light in Light Pink Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Abat-Jour Bedside table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features elliptical hand-blown elements crafted using the “balloton” technique. Dimensions: Ø 33 cm, H 60 cm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

Venini 'Tronchi" Round Ballroom Chandelier
Venini 'Tronchi" Round Ballroom Chandelier

Venini 'Tronchi" Round Ballroom Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Hanover, MA

Monumental round flush mount "tronchi" tube chandelier by Venini. Three tiers. 52 inches diameter, 30 inch drop. 6 inch polished brass banded mounting pan, mirror polished stainles...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

Venini Toni Zuccheri Chandelier Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy
Venini Toni Zuccheri Chandelier Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy

Venini Toni Zuccheri Chandelier Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini Toni Zuccheri chandelier Murano glass brass 1950 Italy.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

Venini Toni Zuccheri 1960s rational minimalist Murano glass wall lamp
Venini Toni Zuccheri 1960s rational minimalist Murano glass wall lamp

Venini Toni Zuccheri 1960s rational minimalist Murano glass wall lamp

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Venini Toni Zuccheri 1960s rational minimalist Murano glass wall lamp

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

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

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 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...

Category

1940s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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 Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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

Venini Murano Flush Mount  Wall lights from the Bambù series, made in Italy 1950
Venini Murano Flush Mount  Wall lights from the Bambù series, made in Italy 1950

Venini Murano Flush Mount Wall lights from the Bambù series, made in Italy 1950

By Venini

Located in Almelo, NL

Venini Murano Flush Mount / Wall light from the Bambù series, made in Italy in the 1950s. Midcentury Large Venini Murano Flush Mount / Wall light from the Bambù series, made in Ita...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey and Green by Gio Ponti
Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey and Green by Gio Ponti

Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey and Green by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Glass chandelier with gold plated metal finishes and chain. A colorful chandelier with a touch of elegance that adds color to any living room or entrance space. Also available in var...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

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 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

Venini Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Rods 1970s
Venini Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Rods 1970s

Venini Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Rods 1970s

By Camer Glass, Venini

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sputnik chandelier model N3001 in polished chrome with artisan glass rods by Venini (Murano Italy) for Camer Lighting, American 1970's. A timeless and chic design. Diam: 28 inche...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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

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.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

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

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

Vintage Crystal Cascading Chandelier by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1970s
Vintage Crystal Cascading Chandelier by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1970s

Vintage Crystal Cascading Chandelier by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1970s

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Lisboa, PT

This pendant lamp was designed by Paolo Venini for Venini during the 1970s, in Italy. It features a brass plate were dozens of frosted glass drops fall creating a layering effect wit...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Magnificent Murano Blown Glass Chandelier by Venini with Red Accent, 1920s
Magnificent Murano Blown Glass Chandelier by Venini with Red Accent, 1920s

Magnificent Murano Blown Glass Chandelier by Venini with Red Accent, 1920s

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

VENINI A stunning early Venini Murano blown glass ten branch chandelier. In fine straw glass with delicate ruby red edging, Italy, late 1920s. Dimensions...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Venini Murano Wall Sconces, Crystal, 1960s-1970s
Mid-Century Modern Venini Murano Wall Sconces, Crystal, 1960s-1970s

Mid-Century Modern Venini Murano Wall Sconces, Crystal, 1960s-1970s

By Venini

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A pair of classic Venini wall sconces produced in Murano. Features two tiers of clear solid crystal trialngular stems that reflects the light in a wonderful way. Original productions...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Delicate Murano Glass and gilded Brass Tear Drop Chandelier, 1970
Delicate Murano Glass and gilded Brass Tear Drop Chandelier, 1970

Delicate Murano Glass and gilded Brass Tear Drop Chandelier, 1970

By Venini

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful multi-tiered tear drop chandelier composed of a multitude of handblown smooth Murano glass drops hanging from a delicate gilt brass hardware. It's in excellent condition wi...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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.