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Venini Lighting

Italian

Beginning in the 1930s — and throughout the postwar years especially — Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing innovative modernist designers with the skilled artisans who created extraordinary chandeliers, sconces and other lighting in the centuries-old glass workshops on the Venetian island of Murano.

While the company’s co-founder, Paolo Venini (1895–1959), was himself a highly talented glassware designer, his true genius was to invite forward-thinking Italian and international designers to Murano’s hallowed workshops to create Venini pieces — among them Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli, Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, Thomas Stearns of the United States and Fulvio Bianconi.

Paolo Venini trained and practiced as a lawyer for a time, though his family had been involved with glassmaking for generations. After initially buying a share in a Venetian glass firm — he and antiques dealer Giacomo Cappellin established Vetri Soffiati Cappellin Venini & C. in 1921 — Venini took over the company as his own in 1925, and under his direction, it produced mainly classical Baroque designs.

In 1932, Venini hired the young Carlo Scarpa— who would later distinguish himself as an architect — as his lead designer. Scarpa, working in concert with practiced glass artisans, completely modernized Venini, introducing simple, pared-down forms; bright primary colors; and bold patterns such as stripes, banding and abstract compositions that utilized cross sections of murrine (glass rods).

Paolo Venini’s best designs are thought to be his two-color Clessidre hourglasses, produced from 1957 onward, and the Fazzoletto (“handkerchief”) vase, designed with Bianconi in 1949. Bianconi’s masterworks are considered by many to be his Pezzato works — colorful vases with patterns that resemble those of a patchwork quilt.

Other noteworthy and highly collectible vintage Venini works include Ponti’s dual-tone stoppered bottles (circa 1948); rare glass sculptures from the Doge series by Stearns, the first American to design for the firm; Vignelli’s striped lanterns of the 1960s; the Occhi vases with eyelet-shaped patterns by Tobia Scarpa (son of Carlo); and, with their almost zen purity, the Bolle (“bubbles”) bottles designed by Wirkkala in 1968. 

With these works — and many others by some of the creative titans of the 20th and 21st centuries — Venini has produced one of the truly great bodies of work in modern design.

Find antique and vintage Venini chandeliers, serveware, table lamps, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Venini
VENINI “Poliedri” Carlo Scarpa Murano Glass Iron 1955 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI “Poliedri “ Carlo Scarpa Murano glass iron 1955 Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano glass, circa 1950-1960.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

1970 Venini Filigrana White Murano Glass Italian Design 2 Wall Lamps Sconces
By Venini
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Wall Lamps Venini, 1970 White "Filigrana" Blown Glass Shade Polish Brass Frame Perfect condiction Perfect working order
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Glass Sconces
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass sconces. Large pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass sconces. This stunning pair...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Anemone Table Lamp by Venini
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian table lamp with hand blown cream Murano glass globe and brown Murano glass stripes / Designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini / Made in Italy circa 1960s Me...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Chandelier, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
Venini chandelier, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 96 cm; D=50 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Rome, IT
Wall lamp sconce in white and amber murano glass by the Italian designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

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

Venini Sconce, Dated, circa 1935
By Venini
Located in Sacile, PN
Three Venini sconces, big dimension, truncated pyramid shape. Made by alternate clear and amethyst glass plates. *********ONE SCONCE AVAILABLE*********
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Sconce, Dated, circa 1935
Venini Sconce, Dated, circa 1935
$1,725 Sale Price
37% Off
Mid Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Light by Venini for VeArt
By Venini, VeArt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage, Italian round chandelier with clear Murano glass by VeArt Flush ceiling mount in silver with clear glass. Tested & working.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Stainless Steel

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

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Metal, Chrome

Round Italian Venini 1970s Polyhedron Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Italian Venini glass chandelier from the 1970s with 169 polyhedron glass pieces.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Midcentury Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Midcentury wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri Brass structure with Murano glass diffusers. Produced by Venini Italy in 1960s. Measures: Height 1...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Two Modern Table Lamps in white & aqua by E.Sottsass for Venini, signed ca. 1994
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful table lamp in white and aqua-green hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". The lamps ...
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1990s Italian Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

'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

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Glass

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Ceiling Lamp for Venini in Yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Carlo Scarpa Murano Glass Poliedri ceiling lamp for Venini in yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Ceiling Light by Paolo Caliari for Venini
By Venini, Paolo Caliari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light by Paolo Caliari for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Striking Venini pendant with an exterior green...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Massimo Vignelli pendant lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

1970s Clear Venini Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces by Camer, Italy
By Camer Glass, Venini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair of wall sconces by Camer, Italy, 1970s. Featuring clear Venini Murano glass prisms , these sculptural lights are mounted on a chrome frame. The glass elements create a stunning ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Venini Tronchi Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large Venini glass chandelier composed of approximately 200 tronchi glass. Rewired with 26 new candelabra sockets. Max. 40 watt per socket.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Lighting

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Steel

21st Century Cilindro 893.70 Pendant Light in Black / Crystal by Peter Marino
By Peter Marino, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Cilindro 893.70 Ø15 H30 CR/NE Additional information: Material: glass Colour: black / crystal Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable Finishes: Black nickel metal Dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1960s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Illuminate your space with the enduring elegance of this Murano glass chandelier, a creation from the 1960s designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini & Co., a prominent player in the revi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Wall Light, Curved Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass, Italy
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and impressive Venini wall light, curved crystal glass and gilt brass, Italy. The chandelier is made of curved crystal Murano glasses in different lengths. The flush mou...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini wall lamp, triedri glass, Murano, Italy 1970
By Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful Venini wall light produced in Italy in the 70s. Triedi crystals supported by a gilded metal structure. Unique object that will illuminate wonderfully and bring a real ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal

Large Murano Glas and Brass Mushroom Table Lamp by Venini, ca. 1960s
By Venini
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very rare mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Venini, Italy, circa 1960s. Socket: one x e27 for standard screw bulbs.  
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier with hand blown polyhedron/polyhedral shaped Murano glasses in clear, light pink, and light green colors, designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, made in Ital...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy, 1970s
By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Murano Reticello glass Flush mount by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Series -Tessuto-, Italy, 1970s. Hand-blown from white and clear Murano glass in spiral shape, ceiling mo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Murano Chandelier by Venini, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful fountain of light made by dozens of violet droplets and ice crystals. Measures: Height without chain 45 cm., width 45
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

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

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

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Art Glass

White Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Venini
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

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Murano Glass

Italian 1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini appliques "Patchwork" Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Firenze, FI
Ceiling or wall lighting system made up of 8 Murano glass elements, "Patchwork" model, designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. The structure is in white painted metal on which the tran...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

1 of the 2 Gold-Plated Piramide Venini Flush Mounts, 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two  gold-plated Venini flush mounts with faceted clear crystal tubes of Murano glass. Modellated in the form of a piramide. The flush mounts are designed and produced by ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Gold Plate, Chrome

Toni Zuccheri, Membrane Table Lamp, Venini, 1960s, Museum Piece
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
I believed Membrane were part of Toni Zuccheri collaboration with VeArt in the 1970s. This table lamp shows the Membrane sphere over a Classic Midcentury base...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

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 wall light, triedri glass, murano, italy, 1970
By Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful Venini wall light produced in Italy in the 70s. Triedi crystals supported by a gilded metal structure. Unique object that will illuminate wonderfully and bring a real ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal

Large Venini Sigaro Pendant
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Unusual stripped Venini "Sigaro" hanging pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli. This is the harder to find, long (20") version, in perfect condition. Currently has original, and worki...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Italian Murano Handmade Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This rare chandelier was produced in Italy by the famous glassworks Venini, circa 1960s. It is made from 51 handmade pieces of transparent glass hung on the painted metal structure. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal, Nickel

Venini chandelier flower Rose murano , italy 1980
By Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Venini chandelier with large Murano Flower Rose glass with gilded gold structure. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of Italian design. Thi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Large "Triedi" Chandelier by Venini Clear and Gold Leaded Murano Glass Crystal
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large "Triedi" chandelier by Venini from Italy, circa 1960s, is comprised of easily over 100 alternating clear and light gold-tone leaded crystal prisms on a brushed steel armature...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal, Steel

Venini Table Lamps Couple Murano Glass Metal, 1965, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini table lamps couple Murano glass metal, 1965, Italy.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Style Pyramid Clear Gold Glass Flush Mount, 1970
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful small  pyramid shaped glass flush mount featuring multiple crystal clear glass plates, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end piece. Cleaned ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Kiritam Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Kiritam table lamp by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered Edition for year Marble Base Color: Milk-White/Aquamarine Measurements: Ø 15.35"" H 18.89"" 1 x max E27 10W LED + 3 x ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

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

Carlo Scarpa lattimo "a fasce" glass Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Murano 1938
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Carlo Scarpa ceiling lamp 1938 Ceiling lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini Murano Clear and Lattimo “ a fasce” gla...
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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Flush Mount, Brass and Curve Glass with Black Stripe, 1970
By Venini, Murano 5
Located in Rijssen, NL
An elegant Italian Murano flushmount by Venini. Manufactured in the 1970s the flushmount is made of 11 crystal Murano glasses in different lengths. The glasses have a black stripe. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 3 Available
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano flush mount or wall light with blue details / Made in Italy by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960s Measures: width 16 inches, length 16 inches, height 5 inch...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Large Seven-Tiered Venini Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very impressive seven-tiered chandelier with glass crystals that have polished angled ends. Crystals are placed very close to not show any lightbulbs! Brass skeleton frame work and b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Large Seven-Tiered Venini Chandelier
Large Seven-Tiered Venini Chandelier
$1,500 Sale Price
75% Off
Mid-Century Modern Hand blown Sphere Pendant Light in Murano Glass, Italy 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern Venini semi-sphere in Murano glass with a rose-golden tone.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

VENINI Oval Blu Chandelier Murano Glass Iron Wood 1930 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional and rare 1930s Blue Oval Murano glass chandelier ...chandelier height adjustable.
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass & Gilt-Brass
By Venini, Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of transparent Murano glass drops mounted on a gilded brass frame with golden leafs. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

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Gold Plate, Brass

Venini Chandelier Carlo Scarpa Poliedri 1950 Murano Glass Iron Brass, Italy
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI chandelier Murano glass CARLO SCARPA Poliedri 1955 iron , Made in Italy.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

1960s Murano Filigrana glass shade with brass base Italian design table lamp
By Venini
Located in London, GB
An Italian design table light, brass metal base, Venini blown glass shade. 1960's.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Textured Venini Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Red Lion, PA
This is a beautiful rare Venini chandelier. It is vintage with hand blown textured Murano glass tubes. The height can be adjusted with the chain...
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Mid-20th Century Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Large Midcentury Murano Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Venini, Seguso, Toni Zuccheri, Paolo Venini, Salviati
Located in Houston, TX
Large midcentury Murano chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Stunning large midcentury clear Murano glass chandelier by Toni ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

1960s Venini "Trilobi" Murano Glass Italian Design Pair of Ceiling Lamps
By Venini
Located in Brescia, IT
42 glass pendant for each lamp 7-light for each Original 1960s Great manufacture Excellent condition 2 small chips (look the picture) One metal hook not original (look the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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 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.

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