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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
rare venini floor- or table lamp by fulvio bianconi
By Venini
Located in Munich, DE
very rare and elegant venini table lamp by fulvio bianconi. signed with venini label and 3 lines acid stamp.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Orange Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Hand-blown glass orange pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini. This model was made in t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Coppia di applique Venini attribuite a Toni Zuccheri
By Venini, Barovier, Toni Zuccheri
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

Venini Oval Murano Glass Chandelier 12-Light, 1930, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and exceptional Venini oval Murano glass chandelier 12-light, 1930, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

Venini Tree. of Chandeliers Murano Glass Brass, 1940
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Refined tree chandeliers Venini Murano glass and brass, 1940.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Gio Ponti Two-Light Wall Light in Multicolor
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall light in multicolor handmade-blown glass. Numbered Edition Year of Manufacture: 1946 Metal: Gold-plated with chain Color: Multicolor Wall light: 2 lights x max 60W E14 C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Pair of Round Venini Cascade Chandeliers Straws Violet Murano Glass Italian
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of round Venini Cascade Chandeliers Straws Violet Murano Glass Italian. 1 light bulb E27 Max 140 Watt.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Trieste Attribution, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Copper, Italy, 1930s
By Venini
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel, glass and copper pendant light attributed to Venini Trieste, Italy, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34” H x 18” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2” H x 3.5” W x 3.5”...
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1930s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Copper, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirl Glass Sconces Attributed to Venini, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of elegant round wall sconces with hand blown swirl Murano glass set on a metal frame. Manufactured in Murano, Italy 1970s. Details Creator: Murano Dimensions: Diameter: 29...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

21st Century Esprit Large Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Viewers feel compelled to touch every single petal of its flowers and every single point of its stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Monumental Italian Murano Glass "Tronchi" Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning monumental Italian Murano glass “Tronchi” chandelier by Venini and manufactured in Italy, circa 1970s. This chandelier has a capt...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

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Silver Plate, Chrome

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

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Metal

Venini 1960s Iridescent Murano Glass Cylinder Table Lamp Made in Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini 1960s Iridescent Murano glass cylinder table lamp.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass chandelier by Toni Zuccheri For Venini. Our unusual vintage Italian chandelier, pendant or lantern is comprised of 18 inch hand blown Murano glass tubes suspended from a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

21st Century Esprit Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Viewers feel compelled to touch every single petal of its flowers and every single point of its stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Tolboi, Belboi, Stilboi Floor Lamp in Milk-White / Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Tall, slender and elegant, it’s Tolboi. Light passes through Milk White glass, spreading its soft yet strong glow, and revealing the tones of Red and Tea that enliven the core of its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Anemone Murano glass pendant by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1970s
By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Anemone hand-blown glass pendant designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Murano glass specialist Venini in the 1970s. The colourful model that seems to have been inspired by sea...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Ceiling Light/Sconces Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini ceiling light /sconces murano glass 1940 Italy.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Tronchi Oval Hanging Chandeleir
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier marked "Veart Made in Itay" 8"- tubular "Tronchi" shades hang from oval chrome frame. Original chain and canopy included. Height in listing does not include length of cha...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini Toni Zuccheri Chandelier Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini Toni Zuccheri chandelier Murano glass brass 1950 Italy.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

Six Modern Table Lamps in Murano by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful table lamp in white and blue swirl hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". Priced ind...
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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

‘Fungo’ Murano Glass Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful ocean blue Murano glass table lamp, model 'Fungo', was designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in Italy in the 1950s. It was in production for several decades. These l...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass, Murano Glass

Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini Italy
By Carlo Nason, Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Amazing flush mount chandelier crafted in curved molded Murano Glass on a gilded brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Abaco Wall Sconce in White by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abaco wall sconce in handmade blown glass. Simple and decorative lighting solution for any room or environment. Also available in other colors or as a flush light. Dimensions: 21 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
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 knob...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

1930s Venini Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This late 1930s Venini chandelier has two rings of curved-glass elements suspended from a brass frame. It appears to glow magically from within because the glass elements are infuse...
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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

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Brass

Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Violet by Atelier Oï
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stelle Filanti suspension lamp, designed by Atelier Oï and manufactured by Venini, features a leather structure. Available in three different colors. Indoor use only. Dimensions: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

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

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Metal

3 Mid Century Modern Sconce by Venini, "Trine" model, Italy circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
LARGE Mid Century Modern "Trine" sconces by Venini in hand-blown gold powdered Murano glass. There are 3 available. Priced individually.   
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Large Hand-Blown Glass Patchwork Wall Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1970s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Large patchwork wall applique by Tony Zuccheri for Venini. Beautifully coloured textured Murano glass pieces mounted on a white lacquered metal frame. Set of 10. DImensions listed is...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Pair XXL Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Amber and Ice Glass, Italy 1960
By Venini
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair XXL Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Amber and Ice Glass, Italy 1960 We're selling a pair of gorgeous Venini Wall chandeliers from the 1960s, each featuring hand-blown Murano glass in amber and ice tones. These Italian-made lamps are ideal for any space, from midcentury to Hollywood Regency. Choosing Mid-Century Lighting is a sustainable and eco-friendly option that breathes new life into a quality product with a rich history. The signs of wear add character and tell a story of the previous owner's life. These elegant lights are compatible with US/UK/ASIA standards and LED lighting, featuring three E27 sockets. We've cleaned and wired them for immediate use, and the frames are in excellent condition, with a minor patina on the metal parts. You can easily disassemble the sconces for transport, and each glass piece can be wrapped individually. They measure 38 cm in width, 20 cm in depth, and 80 cm in height. Make a statement in your space with these delicate yet beautiful lights. - Priced for a pair of two wall lights...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

VENINI Art Deco ‘Sconces MURANO GLASS RAME SMALTATO 1930 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare ed eccezionali Appliques Art Deco’ VENINI
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Multicolour glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Hand-blown multicolour Model 4035 pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini. The model is al...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Fungo Pendant Light in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glass hanging pendant or suspension light with an interesting shape and two-tone coloring. Its sleek design and muted color pallette make it a modern, simple and understated lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Chandelier of Brass and Murano Glass Venini 1950.
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Chandelier Venini model Tony Zuccheri Murano glass, 1950.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Italian Mid-Century Venini Murano Glass Sconces
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern sconces by Venini. Having a brass frame and beautiful glass prisms. Each of the prisms are solid glass, measuring 8 inches each. Three available.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Venini Abaco Ceiling Light in Milk White by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling light in handmade-blown glass. Year of manufacture: 1998 Metal: Chromium-plated Light source: 6 x max 60W E14 Color: Shade: Milk white Spheres: Crystal “Filigrana” mil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

MCM "Fazzoletto" Chandelier in "Zanfirico" Glass by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern pendant light or lantern designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini in white Murano glass. The shade of the chandelier is called "Fazzoletto" that translates...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Single ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli - Venini Murano
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
Single ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli, Venini, Murano, Italy (founded in 1921). Cigar-shaped in clear sandblasted glass decorated with multi-colored bands. Referenced in the Venin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

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

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Crystal

Venini Zoe Large Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas
By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“A lantern, a shelter of desires. The magic of glass that at the same time reflects, embodies and reveals, partially. A signal and a sign of events. A paradigm of meetings that emit aromas and remote flavors. Remembrance of a Venice suspended between East and West, a door to knowledge and oblivion… A memory of desert crossing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

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

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Murano Glass

VENINI Carlo Scarpa Chandelier Murano Glass Metal Crome 1930 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Chandelier VENINI
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

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Art Glass

Anni Trenta Luce Chandelier by Venini in White Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful "Anni Trenta" Chandelier in white Murano glass. This very nice shaped lamp is designed and by Venini 1997. This particular chandelier is manufactured in 1999. The 1930s, c...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Abat Jour Terra Floor Lamp in Violet Amethyst & Wisteria with White Shade
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Floor lamp with elliptical elements in handmade-blown glass with the “balloton” technique. Fabric shade: White Metal: Chromium-plated Light source: 1 x max 75W G9 Color: Viole...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

3 Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces by Venini, circa 1960
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
3 Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces manufctured by Venini, circa 1960, in clear and amber thick Murano glass slabs. Metal hardware lacquered white. It is shown with warm and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Short Chandeliers in Crystal by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in murano, IT
From the Latin term "dux", meaning "duke" or "commander", the Doge was the chief magistrate and leader of La Serenissima. Today his authority is celebrated in glass, in hues of Cryst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Diamantei Extra Large Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/Grass Green
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Exquisitely Baroque in style, regal in appearance, and available in a variety of sizes and colors, it is the undisputed star of any setting. A series of alternating soft and sharp cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Abat Jour Table Lamp in Violet, Amethyst and Wisteria by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abat Jour table lamp with white fabric shade, chromium-plated stand and hand-made blown glass elliptical elements. Its combination of white and color make it a subtle yet playful add...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Large Venini Sigaro Pendant Fixture by Massimo Vignelli
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Venini sigaro pendant in lemon yellow with colored ban striped bottom, designed by Massimo Vignelli. Rare extra large (20") size. Perfect condition, curr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Venini murano glass floor lamp model n° 529 attributed to Carlo Scarpa 1942
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Renens, CH
Model n° 529 floor lamp attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1942. A masterpiece of early 1940's Venetian glass craftsmanship. Base and structure in transparent "Rigato tondo" mur...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

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Murano Glass

Venini Argea Ceiling Light in Milk White with Crystal Sphere
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling light in handmade-blown glass with submerged silver leaves. Metal: Chromium-plated Light source: 6 x max 60W E14 Color: Milk white/sphere crystal silver leaves Measurem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1960's
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini is a stunning mid-century Italian masterpiece, blending light, geometry, and artisan glasswork. Scarpa's innovative design features...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

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Blown Glass

One of Three Venini Style Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three Murano glass wall sconces featuring five crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Clean...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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

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