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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
Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass
Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful Mid-Centrury Modern table lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in clear, blue and orange Murano glass, from the "Membrana" series, the sphere is intruded by two dif...

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

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Chrome

Italian modern glass and metal wall lamp by Lino Tagliapietra for Venini, 1970s
Italian modern glass and metal wall lamp by Lino Tagliapietra for Venini, 1970s

Italian modern glass and metal wall lamp by Lino Tagliapietra for Venini, 1970s

By Lino Tagliapietra, Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern glass and metal wall lamp by Lino Tagliapietra for Venini, 1970s Wall lamp with thick, round glass diffuser with blended shades of white, yellow and light blue. The su...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier
A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier

A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier

By Venini

Located in London, GB

An Italian Murano glass pendant with clear and gold infused Murano Glass Trilobo pieces. Hung from a white lacquered frame and the frame staggered so the pieces are at different un u...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

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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

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 '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

Set of Mario Ticco Glass 'Boletus' Table Lamps by Venini, Italy 1970
Set of Mario Ticco Glass 'Boletus' Table Lamps by Venini, Italy 1970

Set of Mario Ticco Glass 'Boletus' Table Lamps by Venini, Italy 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Set of 2 great 'Boletus' spiral table lamps by Venini, Italy 1970. This set brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful details, it offers a u...

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

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Art Glass

Large Original 'CALZA' Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1960's
Large Original 'CALZA' Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1960's

Large Original 'CALZA' Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1960's

By Venini

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Original large Venini glass chandelier. Italy, Murano, 1960. A large chandelier with hand-blown "CALZA" amber and clear glass tubes. Made in Murano Italy. Metal frames with glass ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Poliedri Venini pendant pink lamp, 1960
Poliedri Venini pendant pink lamp, 1960

Poliedri Venini pendant pink lamp, 1960

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

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Art Glass

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

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

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

One of Three Venini Style Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
One of Three Venini Style Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy

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

Peter Marino Rotondo Large Ceiling Lamp in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass

Peter Marino Rotondo Large Ceiling Lamp in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rotondo Murano glass large ceiling lamp in crystal with black and tea bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of crystal or tea of the sph...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Murano 1930s  "Vetro Soffiato" Wall Sconce Lamp
Venini Murano 1930s  "Vetro Soffiato" Wall Sconce Lamp

Venini Murano 1930s "Vetro Soffiato" Wall Sconce Lamp

By Venini

Located in London, GB

“Vetro Soffiato”. Smoke coloured glass two-branched wall lamp with prisms. Model 2191. This example made approx. 1930–1940s by Venini, Murano, stamped...

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1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass
Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Mid-Century Modern one light table lamp by Toni Zuccheri in opalescent Murano Glass, circa 1970.  

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Large Space Pendant Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass
Large Space Pendant Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass

Large Space Pendant Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Large and rare Mid-Century Modern, Space Age chandelier in hand blown Murano glass by Toni Zuccheri, manufactured by Venini, circa 1960 in Murano, Italy, Measures: Diameter 35 cm.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Venini Flush Mount, Brass and Curve Glass with Black Stripe, 1970
Venini Flush Mount, Brass and Curve Glass with Black Stripe, 1970

Venini Flush Mount, Brass and Curve Glass with Black Stripe, 1970

By Murano 5, Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

An elegant Italian Murano flushmount by Venini. Manufactured in the 1970s the flushmount is made of 11 crystal Murano glasses in different lengths. The glasses have a black stripe. ...

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

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Brass

Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s

Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in High Point, NC

A brown orange glass and metal pendant light designed by Massimo Vignelli and produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1960s. In very good vintage condition, with light wear consistent with ag...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Textured Venini Chandelier
Textured Venini Chandelier

Textured Venini Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Red Lion, PA

This is a beautiful rare Venini chandelier. It is vintage with hand blown textured Murano glass tubes. The height can be adjusted with the chain...

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Mid-20th Century Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

Cristal and Yellow "Quilt" Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini (4 available)
Cristal and Yellow "Quilt" Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini (4 available)

Cristal and Yellow "Quilt" Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini (4 available)

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Hellouw, NL

A composition of textured glass and warm light, the “Quilt” wall lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini captures the experimental spirit of Murano lighting during the 1970s. Conceived as p...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-century "Ice" chandelier by Toni Zuccheri Venini Scultoreo.
Mid-century "Ice" chandelier by Toni Zuccheri Venini Scultoreo.

Mid-century "Ice" chandelier by Toni Zuccheri Venini Scultoreo.

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Palermo, IT

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of mid-20th century Italian design with this extraordinary "Ice" chandelier by renowned designer Toni Zuccheri. Crafted with skilled crafts...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Nickel

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

Venini Chandelier MURANO GLASS Brass iron 1940 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

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

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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass, Iron

Venini Diamantei Twenty-One-Light Chandelier in Amethyst and Red

Venini Diamantei Twenty-One-Light Chandelier in Amethyst and Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Diamantei six-light chandelier in Amethyst red. Measurements: Ø 39.37” H 43.30” 6 x max 60W E14 Metal: Gold-plated Colors: Amethyst Red Code: 99.29.01.06.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Venini Belboi Table Light in Milk White with Tea Detail
Venini Belboi Table Light in Milk White with Tea Detail

Venini Belboi Table Light in Milk White with Tea Detail

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Belboi Tavolo Table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features an handmade blown glass top with gold-plated metal finishes. Adds a pop of a color to any desk or table. Light...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

‘Fungo’ Murano Glass Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1950s
‘Fungo’ Murano Glass Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1950s

‘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

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

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

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

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

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Zoe Large Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Large Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

By Venini, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

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

Chandelier of Brass and Murano Glass Venini 1950.
Chandelier of Brass and Murano Glass Venini 1950.

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

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

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

By Venini

Located in Almelo, NL

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirl Glass Sconces Attributed to Venini, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirl Glass Sconces Attributed to Venini, 1970s

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

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

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Metal

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

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

Pair of Large Italian Mid-century Murano Glass "Bambu" Wall Sconces by Venini
Pair of Large Italian Mid-century Murano Glass "Bambu" Wall Sconces by Venini

Pair of Large Italian Mid-century Murano Glass "Bambu" Wall Sconces by Venini

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Large, Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano / Venetian glass wall lights or sconces in a thick, opaque clear glass; and composed in an abstracted tree bark pattern, known as "...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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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

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

VENINI - TONI ZUCCHERI - Pair of wall sconces - MURANO - ITALY - 1960s
VENINI - TONI ZUCCHERI - Pair of wall sconces - MURANO - ITALY - 1960s

VENINI - TONI ZUCCHERI - Pair of wall sconces - MURANO - ITALY - 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of murano glass wall sconces ,produced by VENINI and designed by TONI ZUCCHERI, original from the 1960s and made in MURANO - ITALY. They are in perfect condition and working , e...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

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Glass

Pair of Venini 'Trilobo' chandeliers. Italy c1960
Pair of Venini 'Trilobo' chandeliers. Italy c1960

Pair of Venini 'Trilobo' chandeliers. Italy c1960

By Venini

Located in London, GB

Pair of Venini 'Trilobo' chandeliers. Clear and pale amber glass Stamped 'Venini' The chandeliers can be hung on chains so drop is adjustable. Height of chandelier without chain...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

Venini Abat-Jour Bedside Table Light in Light Pink Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

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

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Glass

Venini Muse Glass Sculpture Light in White by Fabio Novembre

Venini Muse Glass Sculpture Light in White 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

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Glass

Venini Patchwork Hand Blown Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri
Venini Patchwork Hand Blown Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri

Venini Patchwork Hand Blown Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri

By Venini

Located in Weesp, NL

Set of amazing and very rare and luxury Italian wall lights or sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Venini Murano, model Patchwork, hot-worked transparent glass, painted...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Large Vintage Venini “Tronchi” Murano Glass Chandelier
Large Vintage Venini “Tronchi” Murano Glass Chandelier

Large Vintage Venini “Tronchi” Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A striking mid century Murano glass chandelier by Venini. This spectacular piece is composed of layered glass elements arranged in an elegant tiered cascade. Each hand blown tube fea...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Triedri Curvati Aquamarine Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini, Italy
Triedri Curvati Aquamarine Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini, Italy

Triedri Curvati Aquamarine Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini, Italy

By Venini, Carlo Nason

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

A breathtaking chandelier, handcrafted from aquamarine-colored, curved “Triedri” Murano glass and gold-plated brass. Designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy. Measurements: dia...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Venini Troncho Murano Glass Chandelier
Mid-Century Venini Troncho Murano Glass Chandelier

Mid-Century Venini Troncho Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Elegant Mid-Century Tronchi chandelier made in Italy, designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, in the 1960’s. Featuring 28 stunning murano glass cylinder, (Each glass is 10in L” by 2.5i...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

1 of the 2 Gold-Plated Piramide Venini Flush Mounts, 1970s, Italy
1 of the 2 Gold-Plated Piramide Venini Flush Mounts, 1970s, Italy

1 of the 2 Gold-Plated Piramide Venini Flush Mounts, 1970s, Italy

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

One of the two  gold-plated Venini flush mounts with faceted clear crystal tubes of Murano glass. Modellated in the form of a piramide. The flush mounts are designed and produced by ...

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

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Gold Plate, Chrome

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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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

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

Model 835 'Cordonata' Table Lamp by Venini

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

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

Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Eliche Glass Wall Sconces

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano 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.