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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
Floor lamp by Laura De Santillana for Venini
Floor lamp by Laura De Santillana for Venini

Floor lamp by Laura De Santillana for Venini

By Venini, Laura de Santillana

Located in Lugo, IT

Floor lamp 847 Design by Laura De Santillana for Venini Very good condition. Thank you

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier by Venini
Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier by Venini

Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in Berlin, BE

Very nice high quality Murano glass spiral chandelier by Venini. The chandelier is in excellent condition. 8 x E14 bulbs Height includin...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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

Blue Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s
Blue Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s

Blue Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s

By Pierre Cardin, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Blue No. 820 wall or ceiling fixture manufactured by Venetian glass specialist Venini for Pierre Cardin in the 1970s. The outer layer of the lamp is made of Murano glass which is bl...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Venini Sigaro Pendant Fixture by Massimo Vignelli
Large Venini Sigaro Pendant Fixture by Massimo Vignelli

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

Materials

Art Glass

Large Italian Chandelier of the 40s/50s Signed Venini Murano Pendants
Large Italian Chandelier of the 40s/50s Signed Venini Murano Pendants

Large Italian Chandelier of the 40s/50s Signed Venini Murano Pendants

By Venini

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Sculptural Italian chandelier from the famous house Venini dating from the 40/50s. Structures in white lacquered metal (original paint) and rectangular diffusers in transparent Muran...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Lisboa, PT

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas
Venini Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

By Venini, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zoe pendant light in violet shades of glass. Its shape is reminiscent of a lantern and brightens any living space with its bold red color. Also available in other colors, sizes and a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Large Muted Citrine Calza Glass Chandelier signed Venini
Mid-Century Large Muted Citrine Calza Glass Chandelier signed Venini

Mid-Century Large Muted Citrine Calza Glass Chandelier signed Venini

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite chandelier was crafted in the 1960s by the legendary Venetian glassmaker Venini, representing the pinnacle of Mid-Century Modernist design. With its muted and gradient...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass Lampshade, 1940, Italy
Venini Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass Lampshade, 1940, Italy

Venini Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass Lampshade, 1940, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Lampada da tavolo Venini Misure solo della struttura vetro senza paralume. Height 38cm. Large 18 cm.

Category

1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

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 Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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

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

Materials

Murano 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...

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Balloton Globe Table Light in Grey
Venini Balloton Globe Table Light in Grey

Venini Balloton Globe Table Light in Grey

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Balloton Table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different colors. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 25 cm, H 26 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

VENINI Couple Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1949 italy
VENINI Couple Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1949 italy

VENINI Couple Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1949 italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of Wall Lights VENINI Glass Murano Brass

Category

1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceiling Light by Paolo Caliari for Venini
Ceiling Light by Paolo Caliari for Venini

Ceiling Light by Paolo Caliari for Venini

By Paolo Caliari, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ceiling light by Paolo Caliari for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Striking Venini pendant with an exterior green...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Muse Glass Sculpture Light in Grass Green by Fabio Novembre

Venini Muse Glass Sculpture Light in Grass Green by Fabio Novembre

By Venini, Fabio Novembre

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Musa glass sculpture table lamp, designed by Fabio Novembre and manufactured by Venini, features an handmade glass sculpture with a metal cage and a Carrara marble base. Available in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini Muse Glass Sculpture Light in White by Fabio Novembre

Venini Muse Glass Sculpture Light in White by Fabio Novembre

By Fabio Novembre, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Musa glass sculpture table lamp, designed by Fabio Novembre and manufactured by Venini, features an handmade glass sculpture with a metal cage and a Carrara marble base. Available in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Monumental Venini Tazebao Chandelier in Crystal and Sapphire Murano Glass, Italy
Monumental Venini Tazebao Chandelier in Crystal and Sapphire Murano Glass, Italy

Monumental Venini Tazebao Chandelier in Crystal and Sapphire Murano Glass, Italy

By Venini

Located in Almelo, NL

Monumental Venini “Tazebao” Chandelier in Crystal and Sapphire Murano Glass, Italy, 1980s A rare and monumental work by the renowned Murano glassmaker Venini, this Tazebao Grand Scu...

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Stainless Steel

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

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...

Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Carlo Scarpa 12-Light Chandelier in Clear
Venini Carlo Scarpa 12-Light Chandelier in Clear

Venini Carlo Scarpa 12-Light Chandelier in Clear

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Carlo Scarpa chandelier, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1940. Numbered edition, available in three different sizes. Indoor use only. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini Martinengo Thirty-two-light Chandelier in Crystal

Venini Martinengo Thirty-two-light Chandelier in Crystal

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Majestic chandeliers in handmade-blown glass. Metal: Chromium Plated Color: Crystal 32 lights x max 60W E14 Code: 99.50.01.32.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier in the Style of Venini
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier in the Style of Venini

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier in the Style of Venini

By Venini

Located in Austin, TX

Spectacular vintage Italian Venini Murano glass chandelier made of hand blown opaline and cream glass with 23 carat "polvero d'oro" throughout (gold leaf flecks). Exceptional quality...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Venini Murano Glass Chandelier
Vintage Venini Murano Glass Chandelier

Vintage Venini Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Elegant and sculptural Murano glass chandelier by Venini, Italy, 1970s. This pendant features a dense arrangement of vertically suspended clear glass tubes that form a cylindrical sh...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

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.

Category

1960s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

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

Materials

Glass

Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Pair of hand-blown glass orange pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini. This model was ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

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.

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano glass chandelier attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, 1930s-40s
Murano glass chandelier attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, 1930s-40s

Murano glass chandelier attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, 1930s-40s

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large glass chandelier from the 1930s/40s attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini. The five cones are made of white Murano glass with a bright green rim. The arms have a mercur...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Red by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Red by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Large Tavolo Table Light in Red by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zoe tavolo table lamp, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas and manufactured by Venini, features a lantern shape. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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 Barovier, Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Metal

Venini Battery Lamp in Milk-White, Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch
Venini Battery Lamp in Milk-White, Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch

Venini Battery Lamp in Milk-White, Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Skillful glasswork gives back this object a slight movement, as if it were suspended in space. Its iconic silhouette comes from an exclusive archival prototype and brings a playful t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

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 Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Extraordinary blown chandelier by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano, 1920s.
Extraordinary blown chandelier by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano, 1920s.

Extraordinary blown chandelier by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano, 1920s.

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Argelato, BO

This blown glass chandelier is a piece of great elegance and refinement by Vittorio Zecchin, a master of Murano glass in the 1920s and 1930s, a period during which he collaborated wi...

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

"Membrane" Murano glass table lamp by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, italy
"Membrane" Murano glass table lamp by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, italy

"Membrane" Murano glass table lamp by Tony Zuccheri for Venini, italy

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

Venini is one of the most famous and luxurious brand of Murano glass lightings. It collaborated with Toni Zuccheri since the beginning of 1960's. From this association came out the "...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Marble, Metal, 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

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Munster, NRW

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

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano glass pendant in white, red & blue by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950's
Murano glass pendant in white, red & blue by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950's

Murano glass pendant in white, red & blue by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950's

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Hand-blown No. 011.13 glass pendants with red and blue, designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. O...

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

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Brass

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

Murano Glass pendant Lamp in the style of Venini - 1960
Murano Glass pendant Lamp in the style of Venini - 1960

Murano Glass pendant Lamp in the style of Venini - 1960

By Venini

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Amazing spherical Murano glass pendant lamp attributed to Venini in the 1960s. This pendant lamp is in really great vintage condition and has no damages. The gradient of patterns of...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Massimo Vignelli Venini 4029 pendants Italy 1954
Massimo Vignelli Venini 4029 pendants Italy 1954

Massimo Vignelli Venini 4029 pendants Italy 1954

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This stunning set of three Model 4029 pendant lamps, designed by Massimo Vignelli and manufactured by Venini in Italy in 1954, is a remarkable example of mid-century Italian lighting...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

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Brass

Chandelier in Murano to Venini Style, Art Deco, 1940
Chandelier in Murano to Venini Style, Art Deco, 1940

Chandelier in Murano to Venini Style, Art Deco, 1940

By Venini

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Murano Amber and Clear Tronchi Chandelier Venini
Murano Amber and Clear Tronchi Chandelier Venini

Murano Amber and Clear Tronchi Chandelier Venini

By Venini

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970. We offer this Murano Amber and Clear Tronchi Chandelier Venini. The chandelier has a missing piece from the bottom row.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Poliedri Venini  ceiling lamp blue, 1960
Poliedri Venini  ceiling lamp blue, 1960

Poliedri Venini ceiling lamp blue, 1960

By Venini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Venini Polyedri lamp. Suspension lamp from the Poliedri series, produced by Venini. The model is composed of multifaceted blown glass modules, combined to create an articulated and s...

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1970s Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Italian mid-century modern Murano glass table lamp Massimo Vignelli Venini 1950s
Italian mid-century modern Murano glass table lamp Massimo Vignelli Venini 1950s

Italian mid-century modern Murano glass table lamp Massimo Vignelli Venini 1950s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern yellow Murano glass table lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s Table lamp with rounded shapes and round base, entirely made of yellow Murano glass wi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

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

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

Materials

Brass

Venini 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.