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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
Pair of "Patchwork" wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass 1970s
Pair of "Patchwork" wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass 1970s

Pair of "Patchwork" wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Firenze, FI

Wall or ceiling lighting system composed of 2 Murano glass elements, model "Patchwork," designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. The frame is made of white painted metal, on which trans...

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Gio Ponti Murano Chandelier for Venini, Opaline Glass, Mid-Century
Gio Ponti Murano Chandelier for Venini, Opaline Glass, Mid-Century

Gio Ponti Murano Chandelier for Venini, Opaline Glass, Mid-Century

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in CABA, AR

Elegant and iconic, this Murano glass chandelier was designed by the celebrated Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti for Venini in the 1970s. A masterpiece of mid-century Italian...

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

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Opaline Glass

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Vintage Murano glass chandelier, Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s This stunning vintage Murano chandelier, designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, produced in Venice, Italy, in t...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Large Murano Crystal Flowers for Venini Esprit Crystal Chandelier
Hand Blown Large Murano Crystal Flowers for Venini Esprit Crystal Chandelier

Hand Blown Large Murano Crystal Flowers for Venini Esprit Crystal Chandelier

By Venini

Located in San Francisco, CA

Price is per piece. A collection of hand blown Murano for Venini large crystal flowers with chrome accents. Hand blown Murano crystal. Fits Venini Esprit Crystal X-Small Chandelie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Venini Vintage Pendant with Murano Tessuto Glass Globe and Brass, 1970s
Venini Vintage Pendant with Murano Tessuto Glass Globe and Brass, 1970s

Venini Vintage Pendant with Murano Tessuto Glass Globe and Brass, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Venini Vintage Pendant with Murano Tessuto Glass Globe and Brass, 1970s Italian pendant light from Venini manufacturing with large glass sphere with shiny white and brown stripes on...

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Sconces, 1970
Pair of Large Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Sconces, 1970

Pair of Large Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Sconces, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of eautiful triangle shaped glass wall sconces featuring multiple long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end p...

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 60s
Italian Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 60s

Italian Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 60s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Lucija, SI

Nice Murano Amber and Clear Glass Tronchi Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the late 60s 26 Tronchi

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Venini Patchwork Murano Glass Sconces
Pair of Venini Patchwork Murano Glass Sconces

Pair of Venini Patchwork Murano Glass Sconces

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Red Lion, PA

Beautiful blue Italian Patchwork Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s Set of 2

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1970s Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair 1950 Art Deco Glass Ornaments Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy
Pair 1950 Art Deco Glass Ornaments Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy

Pair 1950 Art Deco Glass Ornaments Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of large Art Deco Sconces with polyhedral shaped blown glass ornaments. Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy and made circa 1950. In perfect working condition and takes E-1...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Chrome

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.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass chandelier
Venini Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass chandelier

Venini Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass chandelier

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Venini. 42 Murano glasses set on a metal base consisting of 2 tiers. The light has 7 bulbs. Details Creator: Venini, Murano Dimensions: Height...

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Venini Murano Italian Midcentury Brass Glass Table Lamp, 1950s
Venini Murano Italian Midcentury Brass Glass Table Lamp, 1950s

Venini Murano Italian Midcentury Brass Glass Table Lamp, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design table lamp produced by Venini Murano with colored opaline glass base and transparent glass diffuser and brass lamp holder, manufacturer's adhesive la...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

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

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Set of 2 Cobalt Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
Set of 2 Cobalt Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960

Set of 2 Cobalt Murano Glass Pendant Lights by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Rijssen, NL

A beautiful and unique set of cobalt blue glass pendant lights, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini. The lampshade is made of blue opaline glass with an inner white glaz...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

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

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

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Merida, Yucatan

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

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1920s Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

1960s Venini "Trilobi" Murano Glass Italian Design Pair of Ceiling Lamps
1960s Venini "Trilobi" Murano Glass Italian Design Pair of Ceiling Lamps

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

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Almelo, NL

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Signed Venini Three-Light Chandelier "Lattimo" Murano Glass, 1940 Model 960/12-3
Signed Venini Three-Light Chandelier "Lattimo" Murano Glass, 1940 Model 960/12-3

Signed Venini Three-Light Chandelier "Lattimo" Murano Glass, 1940 Model 960/12-3

By Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Small three-light chandelier signed by Venini in a dark, near-solid, amber/brown Lattimo Murano glass in Art deco style, circa 1930-1940. Designed by the famous Italian Arquitect Gio...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Glass

Cylinder Shaped Amber Murano Glass Pendant by Venini, 1980s
Cylinder Shaped Amber Murano Glass Pendant by Venini, 1980s

Cylinder Shaped Amber Murano Glass Pendant by Venini, 1980s

By Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A cylinder shaped amber coloured pendant designed and produced by glass specialist Venini. This model is designed in the 1950s, but this is a more recent production. The lamp i...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Blown 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 Carlo Scarpa, Venini

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

Materials

Blown 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

Materials

Chrome

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

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 Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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

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

Venini Chandelier MURANO GLASS Brass iron 1940 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

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

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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Iron, Brass

Venini amber polyhedron chandelier
Venini amber polyhedron chandelier

Venini amber polyhedron chandelier

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

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

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Brass, Steel, Nickel

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

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

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

Materials

Steel

Venini Kiritam Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Kiritam Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

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

Materials

Glass

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

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

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Aci Castello, IT

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Venini Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Original Blue Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, c1960
Original Blue Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, c1960

Original Blue Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, c1960

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in London, GB

A rare circular blue glass poliedri (polyhedron) chandelier designed by the Italian architect and designer, Carlo Scarpa, c.1960. Produced by the prestigious Murano glass company, Ve...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

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

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

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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 Paolo Venini, 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

Murano Tronchi chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Murano Tronchi chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Murano Tronchi chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An iconic design by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, crafted from hand-blown Murano glass. The characteristic "Tronchi" chalices are blown individually into a wooden mold, giving the glass ...

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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

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

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

Hollywood Regency. Art Deco style Triedri sconces by Venini, Italy, 1970s
Hollywood Regency. Art Deco style Triedri sconces by Venini, Italy, 1970s

Hollywood Regency. Art Deco style Triedri sconces by Venini, Italy, 1970s

By La Murrina, Paolo Venini, Vistosi, Venini

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Hollywood Regency and Art Deco style Triedri sconces designed by Paolo Venini for Venini, Italy, 1970s. Each piece is composed of a gold chrome metal structure where seven pieces of ...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Paolo Venini and Massimo Pistilli for Venini "Pallotta" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
Paolo Venini and Massimo Pistilli for Venini "Pallotta" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s

Paolo Venini and Massimo Pistilli for Venini "Pallotta" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s

By Massimo Pistilli, Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Naples, IT

Rare table lamp, Pallotta model. Designed and made by Studio Venini, circa 1970. This design consists of a transparent smoked globe made of glass. Inside the lamp are several polychr...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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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.