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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
1960s 3 Massive Tronchi Wall Sconces from Venini , Italy
1960s 3 Massive Tronchi Wall Sconces from Venini , Italy

1960s 3 Massive Tronchi Wall Sconces from Venini , Italy

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Massive Venini 3 tiers wall sconces made of 17 thick texturized glass tube . Chrome structure with 6 ceramic E26/E27 socket rated at 60 watt each . Measure 31 in. high by 18.5 i...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Toni Zuccheri "Scorzé" Wall Lamp for Venini, Italy 1960s
Toni Zuccheri "Scorzé" Wall Lamp for Venini, Italy 1960s

Toni Zuccheri "Scorzé" Wall Lamp for Venini, Italy 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Utrecht, NL

Toni Zuccheri was an Italian architect, painter and designer, whose work sits at the intersection of craftsmanship and experimentation. He developed a deep sensitivity to glass as bo...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Poliedri Venini pendant lamp, 1970
Poliedri Venini pendant lamp, 1970

Poliedri Venini pendant lamp, 1970

By Venini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Pendant lamp from the Poliedri series, produced by Venini. The model is composed of multifaceted blown glass modules, combined to create an articulated and sculptural luminous surfac...

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1970s Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Venini Diamantei 21-Light Chandelier in Red
Venini Diamantei 21-Light Chandelier in Red

Venini Diamantei 21-Light Chandelier in Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Diamantei four-tier glass chandelier. An elegant and colorful addition particularly suitable for a living room or entrance space. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 40 cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

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

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

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

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Brass

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

Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

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

Zanfirico Murano glass lamp by Venini, Murano, Italy, 1950s.
Zanfirico Murano glass lamp by Venini, Murano, Italy, 1950s.

Zanfirico Murano glass lamp by Venini, Murano, Italy, 1950s.

By Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Zanfirico Murano glass lamp by Venini, Murano, Italy, 1950s. Decorative Murano glass lamp, blown and produced by Venini in the 1950s, using the zanfirico technique. The slightly flat...

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

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Blown Glass

Venini Extra-Large Pair of Leaf Murano "Reticello" Glass and Brass Sconces, 1950
Venini Extra-Large Pair of Leaf Murano "Reticello" Glass and Brass Sconces, 1950

Venini Extra-Large Pair of Leaf Murano "Reticello" Glass and Brass Sconces, 1950

By Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular extra-large pair of leaf sconces in Murano mouth-blown “Reticello” glass with 24k gold specks and solid brass. These incredibly rare and elegant sconces were produced by ...

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

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Brass

Large Tronchi Murano Glass chandelier by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s
Large Tronchi Murano Glass chandelier by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s

Large Tronchi Murano Glass chandelier by Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 60s

By Venini, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Aachen, NRW

Stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers gather many structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. High quality and...

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1960s Austrian 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 Massimo Vignelli, Venini

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

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Art Glass

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

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

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

Huge Rectangular Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, circa 1980s
Huge Rectangular Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, circa 1980s

Huge Rectangular Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, circa 1980s

By Venini

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Huge rectangular five - tiered Murano glass chandelier by Venini, Italy, circa 1980s. This heavy height- quality light fixture is made of 160 Murano glass elements hanging on nickel...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Mottled Murano Glass Pendants by Venini
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Mottled Murano Glass Pendants by Venini

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Mottled Murano Glass Pendants by Venini

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modernist pendant chandeliers, designed and crafted by the esteemed Italian glassmaking house Venini, exemplifies the timeless artistry of Murano gla...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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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.

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1960s Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Venini, Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri For Venini. This beautiful pair of Italian mid-century sconces have been newly wired with new sockets for the U.S. market.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

Huge Venini Post-Modern handl-blown murano glass table lamp. Italy, 1970s
Huge Venini Post-Modern handl-blown murano glass table lamp. Italy, 1970s

Huge Venini Post-Modern handl-blown murano glass table lamp. Italy, 1970s

By Venini

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Large Italian table lamp made of thick Murano glass, manufactured by Venini in the 70s, Venice. Mushroom-shaped, handcrafted in soft cream-tone glass with swirling details in white a...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Pair of Wall Sconces “Torcello” attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s
Pair of Wall Sconces “Torcello” attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s

Pair of Wall Sconces “Torcello” attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An elegant and highly sculptural pair of Venetian wall lights composed of finely worked torcello glass shades mounted on patinated brass supports. The flared, trumpet-shaped diffuser...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Silver Brass
1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Silver Brass

1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Silver Brass

By Palwa, Christoph Palme, Venini

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of transparent Murano glass drops mounted on a silver plated brass frame with silver leafs. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers...

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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

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Silver Plate, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Handblown, Murano Glass, Amethyst Swirl Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Handblown, Murano Glass, Amethyst Swirl Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Handblown, Murano Glass, Amethyst Swirl Lamp

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern lamp consist of Amethyst Murano glass with pearlescent swirls throughout. The glass bodies attach to radiant nickel bases. They have been newly new c...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Nickel

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

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

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Chrome

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

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Steel

2 Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Flush Mounts, Unused, ca 1970 Murano Glass
2 Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Flush Mounts, Unused, ca 1970 Murano Glass

2 Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Flush Mounts, Unused, ca 1970 Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful and large Mid-Century Modern flush mounts in white and clear hand blown Murano Glass in the "Tessuto" technique , manufactured by Venini, "New Old Stock " These flush mou...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, 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

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Murano 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 Carlo Scarpa, Venini

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

1 of the 3 XL Clear Gold Glass Flush Mounts in the Style of Venini, Italy 1970
1 of the 3 XL Clear Gold Glass Flush Mounts in the Style of Venini, Italy 1970

1 of the 3 XL Clear Gold Glass Flush Mounts in the Style of Venini, Italy 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful XL glass flush mounts featuring several long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with beautiful details and brass back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Cle...

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

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Brass

20th Century, Venini Pair of Wall Lamps mod. Poliedri in Murano Glass, 60s
20th Century, Venini Pair of Wall Lamps mod. Poliedri in Murano Glass, 60s

20th Century, Venini Pair of Wall Lamps mod. Poliedri in Murano Glass, 60s

By Venini

Located in Turin, Turin

It was back in 1958 when the chandelier triumphed at the Brussels Expo, at the center of the Italian pavilion. Since then, its infinitely glittering appearance of polyhedrons continu...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

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

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

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Brass

Venini Patchwork Hand Blown Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri
Venini Patchwork Hand Blown Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri

Venini Patchwork Hand Blown Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri

By Venini

Located in Weesp, NL

Set of amazing and very rare and luxury Italian wall lights or sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Venini Murano, model Patchwork, hot-worked transparent glass, painted...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

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

Italian Ceiling Ball Chandelier Venini Yellow Brass Chain, Italy, 1950s
Italian Ceiling Ball Chandelier Venini Yellow Brass Chain, Italy, 1950s

Italian Ceiling Ball Chandelier Venini Yellow Brass Chain, Italy, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Italian ceiling ball chandelier venini yellow brass chain, Italy, 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier by Venini. Each of the prisms is solid glass, measuring 11 inches and 4 inches. They hang from hooks onto a chrome frame, as pictured. Any amoun...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Several Clear Gold Glass Chrome Sconces by Venini, Italy 1970
Several Clear Gold Glass Chrome Sconces by Venini, Italy 1970

Several Clear Gold Glass Chrome Sconces by Venini, Italy 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful glass wall sconces featuring eleven long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with chrome details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Cleaned and well...

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

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Chrome

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

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Murano Glass

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

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Glass

Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Grey by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Grey by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Grey by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

By Venini, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zoe Tavolo table lamp, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas and manufactured by Venini, features a lantern shape. Indoor use only. Dimensions:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini 'Filigrana' Glass Shade Pendant Light, original and complete, 1940s
Venini 'Filigrana' Glass Shade Pendant Light, original and complete, 1940s

Venini 'Filigrana' Glass Shade Pendant Light, original and complete, 1940s

By Venini

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Venini, Murano, Italy Original 1940s glass pendant light, the tapering shade in filigrana glass, complete with internal opaque glass shade, brass fittings and tubular brass column 1...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Camer, Venini Solid Glass Chandelier or Pendant, 1960s, Italy
Camer, Venini Solid Glass Chandelier or Pendant, 1960s, Italy

Camer, Venini Solid Glass Chandelier or Pendant, 1960s, Italy

By Venini

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Thick mouth blowed triad shaped optical grade glass bar. Prime quality material, solid sturdy steel structure. Contain two regular ceramic E26 size socket rated at 100 watts ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

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

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Blown Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1930s
Murano Glass Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1930s

Murano Glass Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1930s

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Elegant Murano glass chandelier attributed to Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1930s. The design is centered around a slender vertical structure enriched with sculptural blown-glass e...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Pair of 'Sigaro' Sconces by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
Pair of 'Sigaro' Sconces by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

Pair of 'Sigaro' Sconces by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 'Sigaro' Sconces by Massimo Vignelli for Venini (Italy, 1960s) Murano glass chalice shape sconce comprising of ruby and true red inlays at the bottom end. Black enameled and...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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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

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Brass, Metal

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Poliedri pair wall lights. Italy circa 1960
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Poliedri pair wall lights. Italy circa 1960

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Poliedri pair wall lights. Italy circa 1960

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in London, GB

Exquisite pair of authentic Venini wall lights by Carlo Scarpa. Model 'Poliedri'. c1960 Mix of pink and smoke glass. *** These are original 1960s blown glass lights... Not recent!

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Murano Amber and Clear Tronchi Chandelier Venini
Murano Amber and Clear Tronchi Chandelier Venini

Murano Amber and Clear Tronchi Chandelier Venini

By Venini

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970. We offer this Murano Amber and Clear Tronchi Chandelier Venini. The chandelier has a missing piece from the bottom row.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Corteccia, or bark glass, was impressed with a pattern resembling the rough surface of tree bark. The abstract pattern on glass served several purposes. Not only was the glass attra...

Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

Pair of Murano Sconces
Pair of Murano Sconces

Pair of Murano Sconces

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of murano wall sconces, monumental is size and stature. Made of multiple hand blown Venini art glass, shades hangs on steel frame with up and down lights.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

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.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

Venini Belboi Table Light in Milk White with Tea Detail
Venini Belboi Table Light in Milk White with Tea Detail

Venini Belboi Table Light in Milk White with Tea Detail

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Belboi Tavolo Table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features an handmade blown glass top with gold-plated metal finishes. Adds a pop of a color to any desk or table. Light...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier by Venini
Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier by Venini

Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in Berlin, BE

Very nice high quality Murano glass spiral chandelier by Venini. The chandelier is in excellent condition. 8 x E14 bulbs Height includin...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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.