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Venini Lighting

Italian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Creator: Venini
1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Italian Design Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps
1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Italian Design Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps

1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Italian Design Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

Wall lamps _ Set of 5 Toni Zuccheri Venini 1960 Clear and Amber Murano glass White metal frame and brass screws. Perfect Working Order Glass in perfect condiction    

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, circa 1960
Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, circa 1960

Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, circa 1960

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Space Age pendant light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano glass, circa 1960 from the 'Membrana' series.

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

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Blown Glass

Venini Anni Trenta Ceiling Light in Milk White with Black Chrome Hardware

Venini Anni Trenta Ceiling Light in Milk White with Black Chrome Hardware

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ceiling light in handmade-blown glass. Year of Manufacture: 2002 Metal: Black chromium plated gold-plated Light source: 6 x max 60W E14 Color: Milk-White Measurements: Ø 20.08...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Large Membrana Pendant by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
Large Membrana Pendant by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

Large Membrana Pendant by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Unique hand-blown glass pendant by Italian glass artist Toni Zuccheri. The pendant is part of the Membrana series from circa 1966-1968. This extra large globe from Murano glass is su...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

Venini Abat-Jour Bedside Table Light in Light Pink Glass
Venini Abat-Jour Bedside Table Light in Light Pink Glass

Venini Abat-Jour Bedside Table Light in Light Pink Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Abat-Jour Bedside table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features elliptical hand-blown elements crafted using the “balloton” technique. Dimensions: Ø 33 cm, H 60 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Eliche Glass Wall Sconces
Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Eliche Glass Wall Sconces

Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Eliche Glass Wall Sconces

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

A striking pair of Italian wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1970s. These sculptural fixtures are composed of layered hand-blown Eliche Murano glass elements i...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano 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

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

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

By Venini

Located in Almelo, NL

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier
One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier

One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Vienna, AT

One of Three Venini Curved Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier, priced per piece, discount available for multiple purchase Pristine Triete crystal glass chandelier with interlocking...

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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Original Signed 1960s Crystals Italian Chandelier
Venini Original Signed 1960s Crystals Italian Chandelier

Venini Original Signed 1960s Crystals Italian Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Midcentury ORIGINAL modern signed Italian spiral chandelier manufactured by Venini Marked “VENINI SAS MURANO MADE IN ITALY” Multiple tiers of Italian Murano crystals cut into triang...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

Model 835 'Cordonata' Table Lamp by Venini
Model 835 'Cordonata' Table Lamp by Venini

Model 835 'Cordonata' Table Lamp by Venini

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model 835 'Cordonata' Table Lamp by Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1976. An all ribbed "cristallo" glass table lamp with brass accents. The lamp comprises of a top sh...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Wall Lights, Clear Glass with Pink Details, Italy, 1950s Pair
Venini Wall Lights, Clear Glass with Pink Details, Italy, 1950s Pair

Venini Wall Lights, Clear Glass with Pink Details, Italy, 1950s Pair

By Venini

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Charming pair of Venini wall lights in clear decorated glass, peculiar pink details and craftsmanship. Very rare pair. Marked Venini in the brass. Italy, 1950s

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini Murano Glass Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1965
Venini Murano Glass Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1965

Venini Murano Glass Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1965

By Venini

Located in bari, IT

This elegant chandelier features a multi-layered structure with Murano glass elements in Venini's iconic style. The pendants are formed by long trilobed rods of clear glass, shaped a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

Six-Tier Italian Murano Venini Chandelier
Six-Tier Italian Murano Venini Chandelier

Six-Tier Italian Murano Venini Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Antwerp, BE

A very glamorous chandelier made up of graduating tiers of approximately 100 triangular clear glass crystals and with four light sources taking medium base bulbs. Measures: Diameter...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Venini Lighting

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Crystal, Steel

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

Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Milan, IT

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Mappamondi Table Light in Red and Orange by Sandro Chia
Venini Mappamondi Table Light in Red and Orange by Sandro Chia

Venini Mappamondi Table Light in Red and Orange by Sandro Chia

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mappamondo Table lamp, designed by Sandro Chia and manufactured by Venini, is a table sculpture in handmade blown glass. Limited edition of 99 art pieces. Indoor use only. Dimensi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown 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

Venini Sigaro Fixture
Venini Sigaro Fixture

Venini Sigaro Fixture

By Venini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Venini Sigaro Hanging Fixture Latimo and Fasce Glass Decoration

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Large Murano Glas and Brass Mushroom Table Lamp by Venini, ca. 1960s
Large Murano Glas and Brass Mushroom Table Lamp by Venini, ca. 1960s

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

Large Italian Venini Murano glass wall lamp from the 1930s
Large Italian Venini Murano glass wall lamp from the 1930s

Large Italian Venini Murano glass wall lamp from the 1930s

By Venini

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large Italian wall lamp from the 1930s by the Venetian manufacturer Venini. Solid brass structure and shade formed with three thick purple Murano glasses. Simple and elegant design. ...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

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

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

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Steel

Venini Veliero Terra Floor Light in White and Clear Glass by Tadao Ando
Venini Veliero Terra Floor Light in White and Clear Glass by Tadao Ando

Venini Veliero Terra Floor Light in White and Clear Glass by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Veliero Terra floor lamp, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, features a metal base with glass murrina. "The strictly ruled geometry becomes a Wave with soul that gain...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

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

Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994

Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful table lamps in orange and green hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". We have the ...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Pair of Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Squared Murano Tronchis
Pair of Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Squared Murano Tronchis

Pair of Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Squared Murano Tronchis

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

A striking and highly sculptural pair of wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1970s. Each fixture is composed of thick hand-blown Murano glass elements with a dee...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

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

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Brass

Pair of Large Venini Smoked and Clear Triedri Glass Sconces
Pair of Large Venini Smoked and Clear Triedri Glass Sconces

Pair of Large Venini Smoked and Clear Triedri Glass Sconces

By Venini

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Large Venini glass prisms in a combination of clear and smoked. The glass triedri prisms alternate in height to create a Cascade effect. The sconces are lit by three newly wired candelabra...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini (First Edition)
Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini (First Edition)

Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini (First Edition)

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Argelato, BO

This elegant chandelier, part of the celebrated Poliedri series designed by Italian architect Carlo Scarpa for the historic Murano glassworks Venini around 1958, represents a masterp...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Aachen, NRW

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

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Polyhedral Pendant w/ Geometric Brushed Aluminum
Mid-Century Modernist Polyhedral Pendant w/ Geometric Brushed Aluminum

Mid-Century Modernist Polyhedral Pendant w/ Geometric Brushed Aluminum

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the esteemed atelier of Venini in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superla...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Aluminum

Italian Murano Handmade Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
Italian Murano Handmade Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

Italian Murano Handmade Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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

Murano glass ceiling lights. Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, ca. 1950.
Murano glass ceiling lights. Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, ca. 1950.

Murano glass ceiling lights. Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, ca. 1950.

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Pair of Murano glass ceiling lights with irregular veining and brass detail. Design by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. C1950s. The ceiling lights are of different sizes: the largest has a ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Coppia di applique Venini attribuite a Toni Zuccheri
Coppia di applique Venini attribuite a Toni Zuccheri

Coppia di applique Venini attribuite a Toni Zuccheri

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri, Barovier

Located in Lugo, IT

Coppia di applique di Venini, attribuite a Toni Zuccheri. 73,5 cm per 20,5 cm 37,5 cm per 37,5 cm Lavorazione non perfetta come da foto Buone condizioni. Grazie

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Toni Zuccheri, Membrane Table Lamp, Venini, 1960s, Museum Piece
Toni Zuccheri, Membrane Table Lamp, Venini, 1960s, Museum Piece

Toni Zuccheri, Membrane Table Lamp, Venini, 1960s, Museum Piece

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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

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

Venini set of two of Eight wall Lamps, Victor Model 80's
Venini set of two of Eight wall Lamps, Victor Model 80's

Venini set of two of Eight wall Lamps, Victor Model 80's

By Venini

Located in bari, IT

Wall lamp in Murano Lattimo glass with peach-colored cube. Craftsmanship. Engraved signature: Venini Italia 84. Modern antiques Made in Italy. A...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981) and Venini, chandeliers "lattimo" and "pulegoso"
Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981) and Venini, chandeliers "lattimo" and "pulegoso"

Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981) and Venini, chandeliers "lattimo" and "pulegoso"

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981) and Venini Rare floral hanging light in blown glass using the "lattimo" and "pulegoso" techniques Circa 1935 Composed of a central basin and twelve palm lea...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Patchwork Murano Wall Sconces by Venini, 3 Available
Patchwork Murano Wall Sconces by Venini, 3 Available

Patchwork Murano Wall Sconces by Venini, 3 Available

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare vintage Italian Patchwork wall lights with Murano glass plates mounted on painted metal frames, designed by Toni Zuccheri and made by Venini in Italy, in 1960s Each piece can b...

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

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Murano Glass

Handsome Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Flowers Sputnik Pendant Light by Venini
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Flowers Sputnik Pendant Light by Venini

Handsome Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Flowers Sputnik Pendant Light by Venini

By Venini

Located in Lisse, NL

Marvelous Mid-Century Modern, stunning design, chrome & glass flowers fixture. This aesthetically pleasing and very rare design, Murano glass pendant is in good condition and read...

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

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Chrome

Large set Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Ice Glass, Italy 1960s.
Large set Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Ice Glass, Italy 1960s.

Large set Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Ice Glass, Italy 1960s.

By Venini

Located in Almelo, NL

Large set Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Ice Glass, Italy 1960s. We have beautiful Venini Wall chandeliers from the 1960s for sale, each featuring hand-blown Murano glass in i...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Lamp 831 in Orange by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy 1960s
Lamp 831 in Orange by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy 1960s

Lamp 831 in Orange by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy 1960s

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Hellouw, NL

Designed during a pivotal era for Venini, this ‘Model 831’ table lamp captures the innovation and clarity of vision that defined Ludovico Diaz de Santillana’s work. Created in the 19...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Murano Glass Pendant Light by Venini, 1970s
Murano Glass Pendant Light by Venini, 1970s

Murano Glass Pendant Light by Venini, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Stunning and rare Murano ceiling lamp by Venini, 1960s. Off-white glass with a white decor. Details Creator: Venini, Murano Materials and Techniques: Brass, Murano Glass Width...

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

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Metal, Brass

Venini Sconces Murano Glass Iron Metal Chrome, 1960, Italy
Venini Sconces Murano Glass Iron Metal Chrome, 1960, Italy

Venini Sconces Murano Glass Iron Metal Chrome, 1960, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini sconces Murano glass iron metal chrome, 1960, Italy.

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1960s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Pair of Venini 1970s Esprit Ceiling Mount Fixture by Toni Zuccheri
Pair of Venini 1970s Esprit Ceiling Mount Fixture by Toni Zuccheri

Pair of Venini 1970s Esprit Ceiling Mount Fixture by Toni Zuccheri

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Pair of designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini is this Esprit ceiling mount light. Venini describes the model “Esprit” as an explosion of flowers and stars in hand blown, handcrafted g...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Venini Argea Wall Light in Milk White with Chrome Hardware

Venini Argea Wall Light in Milk White with Chrome Hardware

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wall light in handmade blown glass. Year of manufacture: 2000 Metal: Chromium-plated Light source: 1 x max 100W E27 Color: Milk white/crystal silver leaves Measurements: 9” 4....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown 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.