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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
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, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass

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.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Carlo Scarpa floor lamp model 2226 produced by Venini, Italy, 1938-39
Carlo Scarpa floor lamp model 2226 produced by Venini, Italy, 1938-39

Carlo Scarpa floor lamp model 2226 produced by Venini, Italy, 1938-39

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A refined and very rare floor lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa and produced by Venini in Murano around 1938–1939, model no. 2226 from the Catalogo Rosso Venini. The piece exemplifies t...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Two-Tone Chandelier
Venini Two-Tone Chandelier

Venini Two-Tone Chandelier

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Venini glass prism chandelier with two-tone amber and clear drops. In original, working and complete condition. The drops come in two lengths, the longer 15"- L x 1.25"- W. ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Space Age Murano Glass Square Wall Sconce
1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Space Age Murano Glass Square Wall Sconce

1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Space Age Murano Glass Square Wall Sconce

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This stunning piece is a 1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini "Corteccia" Murano Glass Wall Sconce, a striking example of Space Age Italian design and Murano glass artistry. The light fixt...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Venini Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy
Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy

Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy

By Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A captivating example of 1970s Italian lighting design, this vintage mushroom table lamp is attributed to Venini and showcases the impeccable artistry of Murano glasswork. Hand-blown...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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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

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Opaline Glass

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s
Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s

By Mazzega, Venini

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Rare mid-century amber noodle Murano glass flush mount by Venini or Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s. The chandelier is made of over 100 Mazzega Murano glass elements and gilt metal fram...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Chandelier MURANO GLASS Brass iron 1940 Italy
Venini Chandelier MURANO GLASS Brass iron 1940 Italy

Venini Chandelier MURANO GLASS Brass iron 1940 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

EXCEPTIONAL 1940S VENINI CHANDELIER IN MURANO GLASS IRON AND BRASS STRUCTURE PUBLISHED ON VENINI BOOKS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...FROM A VILLA IN SARDINIA..... production year 1940.

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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Iron, Brass

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

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Steel

Venini Tazebao Grand Sculpture Pendant Light in Crystal and Sapphire Glass
Venini Tazebao Grand Sculpture Pendant Light in Crystal and Sapphire Glass

Venini Tazebao Grand Sculpture Pendant Light in Crystal and Sapphire Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tazebao Grand light sculpture suspension lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, is created with flat glass plates in handmade glass. Indoor use only. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

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

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

Paolo Venini Pair of Antique Pink Opalino Murano Glass Table Lamps for Venini
Paolo Venini Pair of Antique Pink Opalino Murano Glass Table Lamps for Venini

Paolo Venini Pair of Antique Pink Opalino Murano Glass Table Lamps for Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Paolo Venini Pair of Antique Pink Opalino Murano Glass Table Lamps for Venini. Acid Etched Signature Venini Murano Italia Measurements of lamp without the lampshade 12.5 x H...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Onion Glass Uplighter Wall Sconce
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Onion Glass Uplighter Wall Sconce

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Onion Glass Uplighter Wall Sconce

By Venini, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Hanover, MA

Since yellow Murano glass wall lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, mid-1950s. Original hefty brass wall bracket. Porcelain socket for single standard Edison screw lightbulb...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

VENINI MURANO - art deco chandelier - 1930s
VENINI MURANO - art deco chandelier - 1930s

VENINI MURANO - art deco chandelier - 1930s

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI - Murano - Elegant chandelier in pulegoso glass, from Murano, original 1930s , Art Dèco period. Pulegoso glass is a technique developed in the 1920s by Napoleone Martinuzzi at...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1958-1960 A rare and historically significant wall sconce by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, the Poliedri modules - individual hand-bl...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Steel

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

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Crystal

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 Venini, Paolo 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

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Brass

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

Venini-Style Polyhedron Carlo Scarpa Round Chandelier, 1950
Venini-Style Polyhedron Carlo Scarpa Round Chandelier, 1950

Venini-Style Polyhedron Carlo Scarpa Round Chandelier, 1950

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Poliedro by Venini Carlo Scarpa Design 1950.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Tree Tears Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconces
pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Tree Tears Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconces

pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Tree Tears Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconces

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful tree tear-shaped glass wall sconces featuring eight long crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end piece...

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

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Brass

VENINI - 1930s Chandelier - Art Deco - MURANO - Made in ITALY
VENINI - 1930s Chandelier - Art Deco - MURANO - Made in ITALY

VENINI - 1930s Chandelier - Art Deco - MURANO - Made in ITALY

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI - 1930s Murano glass chandelier, composed of a large bowl , 24 curls and the stello composed of spheres plus the glass bowl at the top completely sound and working. It was mad...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Triedi Cut Glass Wall Sconce, Italy, circa 1970s
Venini Triedi Cut Glass Wall Sconce, Italy, circa 1970s

Venini Triedi Cut Glass Wall Sconce, Italy, circa 1970s

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful Venini wall light, Italy, 1970s. Featuring precisely cut glass elements in a refined geometric pattern, mounted on luxurious gilt metal frame that enhance light reflection....

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Almelo, NL

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Venini Triedi Curved Cut Glass Sconces, Italy, circa 1970s
Pair of Venini Triedi Curved Cut Glass Sconces, Italy, circa 1970s

Pair of Venini Triedi Curved Cut Glass Sconces, Italy, circa 1970s

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Striking pair of Venini wall sconces, Italy, circa 1970s. Each features elegantly curved, multi-layered cut crystal glass in a radiant half-moon composition, mounted on polished bras...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s
Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s

Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Stunning cascade chandelier made of 73 Murano glass transparent crystals by Venini. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end ...

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

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Murano Glass

Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Pair of hand-blown glass orange pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini. This model was ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Venini Murano Glass wall sconces metal structure 1960s
Pair of Venini Murano Glass wall sconces metal structure 1960s

Pair of Venini Murano Glass wall sconces metal structure 1960s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of beautiful and sculptural Venini Wall Lamps with Murano glass and metal frames from 1960.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Iconic Venini Esprit Chandelier, 1970
Iconic Venini Esprit Chandelier, 1970

Iconic Venini Esprit Chandelier, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rome, IT

This striking esprit chandelier was produced by Venini during the 1970s. Explosion of flowers, made with amber and clear precious Murano glasses. C...

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s
Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s

Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Milan, IT

Massimo Vignelli pendant lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Venini, Murano, 1940s
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Venini, Murano, 1940s

Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Venini, Murano, 1940s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Murano glass chandelier designed by Venini, Murano, 1940s. It is made from Murano art glass and is composed of 3 glass cones set on a brass base. The glass is made using the techni...

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

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Metal, Brass

Venini "Anni Trenta" Serie Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
Venini "Anni Trenta" Serie Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s

Venini "Anni Trenta" Serie Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design table lamp collection serie “Anni Trenta” designed by Venini and produced by Venini Murano composed of hand-blown and hand-worked opaline glass diffuser and base, connected by a brass ring element, Italy production 2013 Venini Anni Trenta...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Rare Brass and Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Venini, Italy circa 1950s
Rare Brass and Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Venini, Italy circa 1950s

Rare Brass and Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Venini, Italy circa 1950s

By Venini

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Rare Brass and clear Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Venini, Italy circa 1950s. Socket: 2 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Lantern by Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano Italy 1926-1930 model 5040
Art Deco Lantern by Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano Italy 1926-1930 model 5040

Art Deco Lantern by Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano Italy 1926-1930 model 5040

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Art Deco Lantern Model 5040 by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano, Circa 1928* _Murano Glass_ Art Deco lantern, model 5040, by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Murano, circa ...

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1920s Vintage Venini Lighting

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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

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Brass

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

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Brass

Hollywood Regency. Murano glass table lamp by Venini, Italy, 1970s
Hollywood Regency. Murano glass table lamp by Venini, Italy, 1970s

Hollywood Regency. Murano glass table lamp by Venini, Italy, 1970s

By Venini, De Majo, Vistosi, Leucos, F. Fabbian

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Hollywood Regency style table lamp by Venini, Italy, 1970s. Hand-blown Murano glass base in the shape of a vase in milky white tone, with a dark red organic swirling stripe. Upper st...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Art Deco glass and brass floor lamp by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1930s
Italian Art Deco glass and brass floor lamp by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1930s

Italian Art Deco glass and brass floor lamp by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1930s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco glass and brass floor lamp by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1930s Floor lamp with white-ivory synthetic parchment shade. There are three bulbs inside the lampshade, two o...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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 Venini, Carlo Scarpa

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

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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

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Murano Glass

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 Venini, Vico Magistretti

Located in Asti, Piemonte

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

Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier
Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier

Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier. It can be mounted straight to ceeling like a plafond or hanging down like shown in the pictures. The light consists 199 original Murano glass...

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

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Metal

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

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 Venini, Carlo Scarpa

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

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Murano Glass

Murano Multicolored Chandelier by Gio Ponti for Venini
Murano Multicolored Chandelier by Gio Ponti for Venini

Murano Multicolored Chandelier by Gio Ponti for Venini

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Murano multicolored chandelier by Gio Ponti for Venini. Murano, colorful glass, with gold flecks and brass trim.    

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Midcentury Chandelier by Venini, 1960s from the Alga Series
Midcentury Chandelier by Venini, 1960s from the Alga Series

Midcentury Chandelier by Venini, 1960s from the Alga Series

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

A timeless beauty of Murano glass. This opulent chandelier, a masterpiece, was artfully crafted by Venini in 1960. Its grandeur is composed of 60 meticulously handcrafted Murano glas...

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

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Metal

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.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

Murano Blown Glass Chandelier Design by Gio Ponti for Venini Official
Murano Blown Glass Chandelier Design by Gio Ponti for Venini Official

Murano Blown Glass Chandelier Design by Gio Ponti for Venini Official

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in murano, IT

The models in the 99.81 collection were designed by Gio Ponti, who in 1946 applied to the contemporary style the refined colours introduced in the Venini palette by the great desig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass, 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

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Brass

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

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Blown Glass

Large Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
Large Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

Large Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Aachen, NRW

Large Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s. Wonderful light effect. The heavily textured and slightly iridescent glass dome is held in place by a brass ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Fungo Table Lamp in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli
Venini Fungo Table Lamp in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli

Venini Fungo Table Lamp in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Glass table lamp with an interesting shape and two-tone coloring. Its sleek design and muted color pallette make it a modern, simple and understated lighting option for any space. Al...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 8-Light Chandeliers in Multicolour

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 8-Light Chandeliers in Multicolour

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in murano, IT

A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.80 owes its undisputed modernity and originality to the boundless creativity of its creator, Gio Ponti. Its uniqueness lies in its...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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.