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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
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

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

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

Venini Dome Flush Mount, Belgium, 1960
Venini Dome Flush Mount, Belgium, 1960

Venini Dome Flush Mount, Belgium, 1960

By Venini

Located in Bronx, NY

1950s Val Saint Lambert flush mount ceiling plate is white metal with 2 Edison sockets the shade is a dome shaped pressed glass that is clear with glass flakes on the inside of the d...

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

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Crystal, Aluminum, Brass

Venini 'Filigrana' Glass Shade Pendant Light, original and complete, 1940s
Venini 'Filigrana' Glass Shade Pendant Light, original and complete, 1940s

Venini 'Filigrana' Glass Shade Pendant Light, original and complete, 1940s

By Venini

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Venini, Murano, Italy Original 1940s glass pendant light, the tapering shade in filigrana glass, complete with internal opaque glass shade, brass fittings and tubular brass column 1...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

12-Arm Venini Chandelier
12-Arm Venini Chandelier

12-Arm Venini Chandelier

$826Sale Price|70% Off

12-Arm Venini Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Wien, AT

12-arm Venini chandelier Brass silvered

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Mid-Century Modern chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano glass, circa 1950-1960.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Italian modern yellow glass chandelier Firenze, Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990
Italian modern yellow glass chandelier Firenze, Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990

Italian modern yellow glass chandelier Firenze, Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern yellow glass chandelier Firenze, Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990. Florence model chandelier composed of a series of transparent and yellow glass spheres of different ...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

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

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful hand-blown Murano glass table lamps in a variation of blue tones, Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". Etto...

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1990s Italian Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Chandelier 1960s (x1 AVAILABLE)
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Chandelier 1960s (x1 AVAILABLE)

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Chandelier 1960s (x1 AVAILABLE)

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in New York, NY

One of the three glass designs Toni Zuccheri created for Venini, corteccia or bark glass was impressed with a pattern resembling the gnarald surface of tree bark. Not only was the ...

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1960s European Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
Poliedri Chandelier by Venini

Poliedri Chandelier by Venini

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian chandelier with hand blown polyhedron/polyhedral shaped Murano glasses in clear, light pink, and light green colors, designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, made in Ital...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron, 1950, Italy
Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron, 1950, Italy

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron, 1950, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini chandelier Murano glass iron, 1950, Italy.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Pair of white glass pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Pair of white glass pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Pair of white glass pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A pair of hand-blown white no. 011.11 glass pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. It...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp in Striped Glass and Brass by Venini, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp in Striped Glass and Brass by Venini, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp in Striped Glass and Brass by Venini, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Beautiful small hanging lamp or lantern from Venini glass production in Italy in the 1950s. The glass is handmade and has regular white-blue stripes and a very nice shape. The color...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Handblown, Murano Glass, Amethyst Swirl Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Handblown, Murano Glass, Amethyst Swirl Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Handblown, Murano Glass, Amethyst Swirl Lamp

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern lamp consist of Amethyst Murano glass with pearlescent swirls throughout. The glass bodies attach to radiant nickel bases. They have been newly new c...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Nickel

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

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Glass

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

No. 4035 Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in New York, NY

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Huge Venini Asta Quadrilobo Flush Mount in Brass and Glass, Italy, 1960s
Huge Venini Asta Quadrilobo Flush Mount in Brass and Glass, Italy, 1960s

Huge Venini Asta Quadrilobo Flush Mount in Brass and Glass, Italy, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Berlin, BE

Beautiful ceiling lamp Astra Quadrilobo by Venini, Italy from the 1970s. The wall plate is made of brass and the shade contains 77 solid glasses. Some of the glass parts have smal...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Murano Glass Table Lamp, Black and White Spotted, Italy, circa 1970s
Venini Murano Glass Table Lamp, Black and White Spotted, Italy, circa 1970s

Venini Murano Glass Table Lamp, Black and White Spotted, Italy, circa 1970s

By Venini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Venini Murano glass table lamp, Italy, circa 1970s — hand-blown black glass with opaque white spotted inclusions, original paper label, polished brass collar, new lampshade included. This Murano glass table lamp base...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, 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

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Crystal

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 Tadao Ando, Venini

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

Midcentury Large Venini Glass Rod Spiral Chandelier, 1980
Midcentury Large Venini Glass Rod Spiral Chandelier, 1980

Midcentury Large Venini Glass Rod Spiral Chandelier, 1980

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Mid-Century modern XL spiral chandelier by Venini – a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. This stunning light fixture is a true jewel for your home. The chandelier consists of...

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

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Metal

Venini 'Tronchi" Round Ballroom Chandelier
Venini 'Tronchi" Round Ballroom Chandelier

Venini 'Tronchi" Round Ballroom Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Hanover, MA

Monumental round flush mount "tronchi" tube chandelier by Venini. Three tiers. 52 inches diameter, 30 inch drop. 6 inch polished brass banded mounting pan, mirror polished stainles...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

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

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

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

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Cut Glass

Venini Murano Glass ‘Swan’ Wall Sconce by Tina Aufiero, Stock of 5
Venini Murano Glass ‘Swan’ Wall Sconce by Tina Aufiero, Stock of 5

Venini Murano Glass ‘Swan’ Wall Sconce by Tina Aufiero, Stock of 5

By Venini, Tina Aufiero

Located in Voorburg, NL

Very rare and highly sophisticated Murano Glass Wall Sconce produced in 1999 in Italy by Venini and designed by Tina Marie Aufiero in the early ‘90’s. The name of the lamp is called ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Stainless Steel

Midcentury Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri
Midcentury Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri

Midcentury Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Midcentury wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri Brass structure with Murano glass diffusers. Produced by Venini Italy in 1960s. Measures: Height 1...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Paolo Venini Pair of Antique Pink Opalino Murano Glass Table Lamps for Venini
Paolo Venini Pair of Antique Pink Opalino Murano Glass Table Lamps for Venini

Paolo Venini Pair of Antique Pink Opalino Murano Glass Table Lamps for Venini

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Paolo Venini Pair of Antique Pink Opalino Murano Glass Table Lamps for Venini. Acid Etched Signature Venini Murano Italia Measurements of lamp without the lampshade 12.5 x H...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Tiaraluce Large Table Light in Clear by Francesco Lucchese

Venini Tiaraluce Large Table Light in Clear by Francesco Lucchese

By Francesco Lucchese, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tiaraluce table lamp, designed by Francesco Lucchese and manufactured by Venini, is available in two different sizes and colors. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 19 cm, H 48 cm.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy
“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights. Murano glass wall sconces, Moro model, designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, circa 1948 – 49. The stylized figure, dress...

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

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Blown Glass

Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey by Giò Ponti
Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey by Giò Ponti

Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey by Giò Ponti

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Glass chandelier with gold-plated metal finishes and chain. An understated and elegant chandelier option particularly suitable to an entrance or living room environment. Also availab...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Venini Toni Zuccheri Chandelier Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy
Venini Toni Zuccheri Chandelier Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy

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

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy
Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy

Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy

By Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A captivating example of 1970s Italian lighting design, this vintage mushroom table lamp is attributed to Venini and showcases the impeccable artistry of Murano glasswork. Hand-blown...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

Large Pair of Venini Murano Glass Sconces

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

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

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal

Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Milk White by Atelier Oï
Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Milk White by Atelier Oï

Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Milk White 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

Murano glass ball chandelier, Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1933
Murano glass ball chandelier, Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1933

Murano glass ball chandelier, Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1933

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Murano glass "globe" lamp, designed by Tomaso Buzzi and produced by Venini c. 1933. It is an exceptional example of design and production virtuosity, as a richly decorated hanging l...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

1960s Venini Chandelier from Trilobo Series
1960s Venini Chandelier from Trilobo Series

1960s Venini Chandelier from Trilobo Series

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite Italian original 1960s Venini five-tiered chandelier from the 'Trilobo' series with 85 alternating crystal elements of amber and clear color in different sizes and suspende...

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

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Crystal

Alioth Floor Lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Limited Series, Venini Murano
Alioth Floor Lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Limited Series, Venini Murano

Alioth Floor Lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Limited Series, Venini Murano

By Alessandro Mendini, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Alioth is a luminaire from the “Galassia” series designed by Alessandro Mendini and presented by Venini at the Euroluce fair in Milan. The base is in matt black metal, the very thin...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

VENINI -3 wall sconces  1950s murano glass and brass - ITALY 1950s
VENINI -3 wall sconces  1950s murano glass and brass - ITALY 1950s

VENINI -3 wall sconces 1950s murano glass and brass - ITALY 1950s

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI - 3 wall sconces,in murano reticello glass and en brass mount . They are sold individually or by choice of number. It was cleaned the brass and reelectrified. All 3 are perfec...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Mid-century modern murano glass "Filigrana" wall light sconce Venini Italy 1950
Mid-century modern murano glass "Filigrana" wall light sconce Venini Italy 1950

Mid-century modern murano glass "Filigrana" wall light sconce Venini Italy 1950

By Venini

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Mid-century modern murano glass "Filigrana" wall light sconce Venini Italy 1950 The Mid-Century Murano Glass "Filigrana" Wall Sconce by Venini (Italy, 1950s) is a remarkable example ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

2 Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Flush Mounts, Unused, ca 1970 Murano Glass
2 Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Flush Mounts, Unused, ca 1970 Murano Glass

2 Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Flush Mounts, Unused, ca 1970 Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful and large Mid-Century Modern flush mounts in white and clear hand blown Murano Glass in the "Tessuto" technique , manufactured by Venini, "New Old Stock " These flush mou...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Abaco Ceiling Light in Milk White by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Venini Abaco Ceiling Light in Milk White by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

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

Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 3 Available
Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 3 Available

Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 3 Available

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian Murano flush mount or wall light with blue details / Made in Italy by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960s Measures: width 16 inches, length 16 inches, height 5 inch...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

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Steel

Mid-century Murano glass lamp by Toni Zuccheri Venini, Italy, circa 1970
Mid-century Murano glass lamp by Toni Zuccheri Venini, Italy, circa 1970

Mid-century Murano glass lamp by Toni Zuccheri Venini, Italy, circa 1970

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Mid-century Murano glass lamp by Toni Zuccheri Venini, Italy, circa 1970 This extraordinary lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini is a refined example of mid-century Italian design, combi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Large Venini Table Lamp 'Model 832' by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, 1960s, Italy
Large Venini Table Lamp 'Model 832' by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, 1960s, Italy

Large Venini Table Lamp 'Model 832' by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, 1960s, Italy

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare, large and elegant Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass table lamp. Designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1960s, Murano, Italy. Executed in Murano glass shad...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Violet by Atelier Oï
Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Violet by Atelier Oï

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

Signed Venini Vintage Murano Glass Floor Lamp, Signed
Signed Venini Vintage Murano Glass Floor Lamp, Signed

Signed Venini Vintage Murano Glass Floor Lamp, Signed

By Venini

Located in North Miami, FL

Signed "Venini 1994" at base and to underside of white glass bowl reflector. This is blue glass rod and bowl. Stunning and 24-karat gilded base and floor dimmer. This item is c...

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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp Murano Blue and Red Glass by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s
Floor Lamp Murano Blue and Red Glass by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s

Floor Lamp Murano Blue and Red Glass by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Floor Lamp made of fine Murano Blue and Red Glass, realized by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini in 1950s. Very good condition.

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Poliedri Venini pendant lamp, 1970
Poliedri Venini pendant lamp, 1970

Poliedri Venini pendant lamp, 1970

By Venini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Pendant lamp from the Poliedri series, produced by Venini. The model is composed of multifaceted blown glass modules, combined to create an articulated and sculptural luminous surfac...

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1970s Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

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

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

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

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

Abat Jour Table Lamp in Violet, Amethyst and Wisteria by Venini
Abat Jour Table Lamp in Violet, Amethyst and Wisteria by Venini

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

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Darpanah Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Darpanah Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Darpanah table lamp by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered Edition for year Year of Manufacture: 1994-2017 Metal White Painted Color: Milk-White/Sapphire/Pink Measurements: Ø 12....

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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.