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

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

By Venini

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

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

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

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

Classic Murano chandelier Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

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

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

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Murano Glass

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

Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey and Green by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

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

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

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

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

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

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Murano Glass

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

Delicate Murano Glass and gilded Brass Tear Drop Chandelier, 1970

By Venini

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

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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

Italian Murano Glass Triedri Chandelier by Venini, Mid-Century Italy
Italian Murano Glass Triedri Chandelier by Venini, Mid-Century Italy

Italian Murano Glass Triedri Chandelier by Venini, Mid-Century Italy

By Venini

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Italian Murano glass chandelier composed of clear crystal glass prisms arranged in a tiered Triedri configuration. Produced by Venini, Murano, Italy, circa 1960s. The hand-cut glass ...

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

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Crystal

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

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Glass

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

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

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Lisboa, PT

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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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 Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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

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

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandelier 1969 Murano Glass Light 110cm Mid Century Italy
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandelier 1969 Murano Glass Light 110cm Mid Century Italy

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandelier 1969 Murano Glass Light 110cm Mid Century Italy

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Munster, NRW

Called "Poliedri" in Italian and known as "Polyhedral" in English, this design was created by Carlos Scarpa (1906-1978) for Venini when he was their art...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Venini Anni Trenta Applique Small Wall Scone in Milk White
Venini Anni Trenta Applique Small Wall Scone in Milk White

Venini Anni Trenta Applique Small Wall Scone in Milk White

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Anni Trenta applique wall sconce, designed and manufactured by Venini, features sinuous lines, clearly reminiscent of the 1930s. Indoor use only. Dimensions: W 16 cm x D 12 cm x ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

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

Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Venini waterfall chandelier 1950 In Muranno Reticello Glass and Brass

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Elegant Waterfall Lamapadari Venini Reticello 1950 in Murano Glass and Brass

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

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

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

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

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

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Brass

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

No. 4035 Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in New York, NY

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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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

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Murano Glass

Venini Triedri Glass Prism Chandelier, Chrome Frame, Mid-Century Italy
Venini Triedri Glass Prism Chandelier, Chrome Frame, Mid-Century Italy

Venini Triedri Glass Prism Chandelier, Chrome Frame, Mid-Century Italy

By Venini

Located in Astoria, NY

Venini Triedri Glass Prism Chandelier, 20th century, with three tiers of prisms and chrome frame. 17" H x 20" Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.

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

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Metal

Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975
Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975

Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975

By Venini

Located in Brussels, BE

Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano 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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano glass sconces, horizontal or vertical mounting
1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano glass sconces, horizontal or vertical mounting

1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano glass sconces, horizontal or vertical mounting

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Catania, CT

Rare set of four wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1960s, showcasing the iconic thick Vetro Corteccia (bark glass). Each applique is crafted from the same text...

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

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Murano Glass

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. Chrome frame and hardware. Available...

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s

Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid Century White and Crystal "Tessuto" Murano Glass Chandelier. This beautiful object was produced in Italy in the 70s by Venini. Woven Glass created by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in the 1930s; similar to filigree but obtained using very thin reeds joined with alternating colors and flattened to form strips similar to fabric ribbons, joined and manipulated to obtain the desired design. This is an exceptionally beautiful chandelier due to the state of the piece, the size of the light but above all the subtlety of the Tessuto Murano Glass. A stunning piece of lighting with infinite elegance that will complement an art deco or mid-century living room or entryway perfectly. The Chandelier uses a single E26/27 light bulb. Scarpa was born in Venice. Much of his early childhood was spent in Vicenza, where his family moved when he was 2 years old. After his mother's death at the age of 13, he moved with his father and brother to Venice. Carlo attended the Academy of Fine Arts where he concentrated on architectural studies. Graduated from the Academy of Venice, with the title of Professor of Architecture, he was apprenticed to the architect Francesco Rinaldo. Scarpa married Rinaldo's niece, Nini Lazzari (Onorina Lazzari). However, Scarpa refused to take the pro forma...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s
Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s

Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Indulge in the timeless elegance of this remarkable pair of Venini Tronchi wall lights, expertly crafted by the talented Toni Zuccheri during the 1970s. These captivating sconces fea...

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

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Metal

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

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

By Venini

Located in London, GB

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier
A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier

A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier

By Venini

Located in London, GB

An Italian Murano glass pendant with clear and gold infused Murano Glass Trilobo pieces. Hung from a white lacquered frame and the frame staggered so the pieces are at different un u...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Esprit Toni Zuccheri XL Original Glass Flower Chandelier, Italy 1970
Venini Esprit Toni Zuccheri XL Original Glass Flower Chandelier, Italy 1970

Venini Esprit Toni Zuccheri XL Original Glass Flower Chandelier, Italy 1970

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Vienna, AT

Original vintage majestic 39" Esprit ball chandelier in wonderful refurbished condition, Venini 1960-1969 One of kind unique giant Esprit chandelier...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass, Steel, Nickel

Venini Kiritam Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

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

Gio Ponti model 5557 chandelier for Venini, Italy 1946-1948
Gio Ponti model 5557 chandelier for Venini, Italy 1946-1948

Gio Ponti model 5557 chandelier for Venini, Italy 1946-1948

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in Renens, CH

Model 5557 Murano glass chandelier by Gio Ponti for Venini, Italy 1946-1948 This absolutely stunning chandelier is an early production, probably around 1950. The quality of the gla...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Brass

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

Murano handmade blown glass chandelier design by Gio Ponti for VENINI Official‬
Murano handmade blown glass chandelier design by Gio Ponti for VENINI Official‬

Murano handmade blown glass chandelier design by Gio Ponti for VENINI Official‬

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

The desire to make a stylistic renewal, while remaining faithful to the fine craftsmanship of the Italian tradition, constitutes the solid basis on which the perfect collaboration between the Venini company and the designer Gio Ponti is founded And it is from this synergy that the Gio Ponti 99.80 series was created in 1946: the combination of clean lines and bright colours still make it a classic appreciated by connoisseurs all over the world Its absolute originality derives from the alternation of curved arms, each in glass of a different colour. “Everything in the world must be full of colour” - Gio Ponti Blown glass chandelier consisting of two spherical elements coloured red and sapphire, transparent coloured glass arms and green bottom...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Pair Of Murano Sconces By Toni Zuccheri For Venini
Pair Of Murano Sconces By Toni Zuccheri For Venini

Pair Of Murano Sconces By Toni Zuccheri For Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Seguso, Salviati, Barovier, Venini

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces. Offered is a large pair of mid century Murano glass sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. This lovely pair of blown Murano glass sconces consist...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Cut Glass and Nickel Rectangular Chandelier, circa 1930
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Cut Glass and Nickel Rectangular Chandelier, circa 1930

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Cut Glass and Nickel Rectangular Chandelier, circa 1930

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Carlo Scarpa for Venini highly unique rectangular shaped Art Deco chandelier, circa 1930's. A minimalist nickel-plated structure with a row of eight thick ribbed hand-cut glass eleme...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Nickel

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

Venini Firenze Pendant Light in Brown and Yellow by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Tri Glass Prism Wall Sconces w/ Green Detail
Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Tri Glass Prism Wall Sconces w/ Green Detail

Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Tri Glass Prism Wall Sconces w/ Green Detail

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking pair of Mid-Century 1960's Italian Murano glass wall sconces composed of clear crystal triangular prism glass elements, often referred to as tri or triedri glass in Venetian...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Large Pair of Venini Murano Glass Sconces
Large Pair of Venini Murano Glass Sconces

Large Pair of Venini Murano Glass Sconces

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

A very dramatic, large and beautiful pair of Venini style sconces. These are located in our warehouse in Italy and have a lead time for arrival of 8-10 weeks from time of purchase. ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal

Venini Doge Pendant Light in Straw Yellow by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Venini Doge Pendant Light in Straw Yellow by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Doge Pendant Light in Straw Yellow by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Doge suspension lamp, designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1925 and 1930. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 50 cm, H 120 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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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 Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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

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

20th Century, Paolo Venini Glass and Frabric Table Lamp
20th Century, Paolo Venini Glass and Frabric Table Lamp

20th Century, Paolo Venini Glass and Frabric Table Lamp

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Turin, Turin

Paolo Venini emerged as one of the leading figures in the production of Murano Glass and an important contributor to twentieth century Italian design. In 1921 with Giacomo Cappellin,...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Firenze Flush Light in Crystal & Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass
Venini Firenze Flush Light in Crystal & Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Firenze Flush Light in Crystal & Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Firenze flush light in handmade blown glass with decorative elements in opaline and transparent glass and white painted metal finishes. Fun and colorful ceiling light...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

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

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

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

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

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

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Troncchi Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1960 Italy
Troncchi Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1960 Italy

Troncchi Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1960 Italy

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

A stunning Mid-Century "Tronchi" chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960. This exquisite piece features 18 Murano glass cylinders set on a metal base with two irregular t...

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

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Metal

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

Pairs of Toni Zuccheri Glass Wall Sconces for Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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....

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Pair of large Venini sconces, Triedi murano cut Glass, Italy, Circa 1970's
Pair of large Venini sconces, Triedi murano cut Glass, Italy, Circa 1970's

Pair of large Venini sconces, Triedi murano cut Glass, Italy, Circa 1970's

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of large Venini wall lights, Italy, 1970s. Featuring precisely cut glass elements in a refined geometric pattern, mounted on luxurious gilt metal frames that enhance l...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

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...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Venini lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Venini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Stilnovo, Fabio Ltd, and Gaetano Sciolari. Prices for Venini lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11 and can go as high as $377,941, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,552.
Questions About Venini Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Venini glass, first look for markings, usually found on the base or interior of glassware. Over its long history, Venini used dozens of labels and acid-stamped marks on its pieces. You can find images of these marks on the pages of trusted online resources to compare to your piece. Keep in mind that Venini's foil labels tend to come off over the years, so a lack of a marking or label doesn't necessarily mean that your piece is not a Venini. However, there are many convincing replicas of Venini glassware. As a result, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for assistance with the identification process, especially if you can't locate a label or acid mark. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Venini glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Venini glass is made in Italy. Specifically, its workshop is on the Venetian island of Murano. Beginning in the 1930s — and throughout the postwar years especially — Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing innovative modernist designers with skilled artisans who created extraordinary chandeliers, sconces and other lighting in the centuries-old glass workshops. While the company’s co-founder, Paolo Venini (1895–1959), was himself a highly talented glassware designer, his true genius was to invite forward-thinking Italian and international designers to Murano’s hallowed workshops to create Venini pieces — among them Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli, Tapio Wirkkala, Thomas Stearns and Fulvio Bianconi. Shop a variety of Venini glass on 1stDibs.