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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
Venini “Triloba” Murano Glass Brass Model 963, 1965, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini chandelier.
Category

1960s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Seven Venini Tronchi Five Point Glass Shades
By Murano 5, Venini
Located in Garnerville, NY
Need extra shades? If you own or are trying to sell one of these signature chandeliers or sconces, then you probably need extra shades. Clear glass, five point drop shade, tree bark ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Set of 2 Poliedri wall sconces, Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 Poliedri wall sconces, design by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1950. Elegant wall sconces composed of Poliedri elements made of blown crystal glass, arranged on several le...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Poliedri ceiling lamps, Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
"Poliedri" ceiling lamps, design by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1950. Iconic model made of modular mold-blown Murano glass elements assembled on a metal frame. The design is dist...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

VENINI Large Sconce Gold Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Very Large Murano Glass And Gold Applique 1950s
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Filigrana Murano Glass pendant, Italy, 1930s
By Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Intricate Carlo Scarpa for Venini Filigrana murano glass pendant, Italy, 1930s.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Anemone Table Lamp by Venini
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian table lamp with hand blown cream Murano glass globe and brown Murano glass stripes / Designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini / Made in Italy circa 1960s Me...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Anemone Table Lamp by Venini
Anemone Table Lamp by Venini
$1,400 Sale Price
30% Off
Venini Ceiling Light/Sconces Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini ceiling light /sconces murano glass 1940 Italy.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Venini Tronchi Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large Venini glass chandelier composed of approximately 200 tronchi glass. Rewired with 26 new candelabra sockets. Max. 40 watt per socket.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

1960's Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Schoorl, NL
Looking for lighting that makes an impression? This is the one. From the practical, chunky chain and canopy, underneath we get to a spectacular arrangement of hanging crystal-glass c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Seven-Tiered Venini Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very impressive seven-tiered chandelier with glass crystals that have polished angled ends. Crystals are placed very close to not show any lightbulbs! Brass skeleton frame work and b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Large Seven-Tiered Venini Chandelier
Large Seven-Tiered Venini Chandelier
$1,500 Sale Price
75% Off
Venini Chandelier 8 Lights Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini chandelier 8 lights murano glass, 1940, Italy.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Paolo Venini Venini wall lighting Glass murano PAIR , Italie 1960
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Large Venini wall lighting Murano glass ! Very rare model original first periode of Paolo Venini Design . Pièce iconique of the work of venini Maker . Pièce of Art Glass of Murano 19...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Square Clear Crystal and Gold plated Pyramid Flush Mount by Venini, 1970
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful square flush mount with faceted clear crystal tubes of Murano glass. Modulated in the shape of a pyramid. The flush-mounted boxes were designed and produced by Venini in It...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Chrome

Six-Tier Italian Murano Venini Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very glamorous chandelier made up of graduating tiers of approximately 100 triangular clear glass crystals and with four light sources taking medium base bulbs. Measures: Diameter...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Venini Lighting

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Crystal, Steel

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Stunning and Original Chandelier by Venini, Murano, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Majestic and extremely rare 12-light chandelier from the celebrated Venetian furnace of Venini. A huge composition composed of eight "pulegoso" glass leaves. The visual effect is imp...
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1940s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini #Filigrana# Chandelier Murano Glass, 1930, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini chandelier #Filigrana# Murano glass, 1930, Italy.
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Venini Carlo Scarpa Chandelier Poliedri Murano Light Bluend Brass, 1950
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Un iconico lampadario a POLIEDRI, disegnato dal architetto CARLO SCARPA e prodotto dalla vetreria muranese, VENINI, Originale del 1950.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Small Wall Light in Milk-White by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Art Nouveau, Charleston, the dawn of a new design era. The 1930s, celebrated by VENINI in 1997 and wistfully recalled with essential and innovative shapes like those that marked the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Venini Firenze Flush Light in Crystal & Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Firenze flush light in handmade blown glass with decorative elements in opaline and transparent glass and white painted metal finishes. Fun and colorful ceiling light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Venini
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade with brown border / Made in Italy by Venini, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 12 inches, height 5...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Boletus Table Lamp by Mario Ticcò for Venini, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Ticcò, Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Table lamp from the series Boletus realized by Mario Ticcò for Venini, Murano, in 1970s. Chromed metal and blown and engraved glass. Fully working and in very good condition.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

20 Mid-Century Modern Murano 'Tessuto' Glass Sconces, Signed Venini, ca. 1950
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Set of 20 Mid-Century Modern sconces signed by Venini, with a glass globe in 'Tessuto' technique, These where obtained from an old cinema theater in Milan...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Metal

Venini Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Rods 1970s
By Venini, Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
Sputnik chandelier model N3001 in polished chrome with artisan glass rods by Venini (Murano Italy) for Camer Lighting, American 1970's. A timeless and chic design. Diam: 28 inche...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Murano Glass Sconces by Venini
By Venini
Located in Austin, TX
"Triete" glass stems were curved on both ends while in fusion to give these pieces a great dynamic shape. A beautiful pair of wall sconces in crystal clear glass on a chromed steel s...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Murano Multicolored Chandelier by Gio Ponti for Venini
By Venini, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Murano multicolored chandelier by Gio Ponti for Venini. Murano, colorful glass, with gold flecks and brass trim.    
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 2-Light Wall Sconce in Grey
By Venini, Gio Ponti
Located in murano, IT
A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.81 owes its undisputed modernity and originality to the boundless creativity of its creator, Gio Ponti. Its uniqueness lies in its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, circa 1960
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano glass, circa 1960 from the 'Membrana' series.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Kiritam Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
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

Materials

Glass

No. 4029 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.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Venini 1970'
By Venini, Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of glass chandelier or ceiling light with four layers of curving “triedri” glass prisms on a brass frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy. A dynamic form, chan...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Trilobo Murano Glass and Steel Chandelier circa 1960 Made in Italy
By Venini
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Venini Trilobo Murano glass and steel chandelier circa 1960 Made in Italy Will require four chandelier bulbs. Venini—the world famous Italian gl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

Lampadario a sfera in vetro di Murano di Venini
By Venini
Located in Palermo, IT
Lampadario a sfera in vetro di Murano di Venini, struttura in metallo. Anni '70 circa. Boccia in vetro di murano bianco con righe marroni. A1000ttribuibile a Venini.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Spiral Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini
By Venini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Italian Venini Murano "Triedri" cascade chandelier, manufactured, circa 1970s. It is decorated with 81 long amber and clear crystal triedro glass tubes on a chrome metal structure. ...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Modernist Venini Patchwork Hand Blown Panel by Toni Zuccheri from 70s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use on the metal parts and no cracks or chips on the glasses. Very rare and luxury Italian wall light designed by Toni Zuccheri a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Couple Chandeliers Murano Glass Iron Brass, 1940, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini chandes.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Double-Tier Swirling Chandelier with Triedri Glass Prisms. Italy, 1970's
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A breathtaking oversized double-tier Venini chandelier from 1970s Italy, featuring a mesmerizing swirling designadorned with Triedri glass prisms. This stunning piece is illuminated ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron Metal Crome, 1960, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini chandelier Murano glass iron metal crome, 1960, Italy.
Category

1960s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass & Gilt-Brass
By Christoph Palme, Venini, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of transparent Murano glass drops mounted on a gilded brass frame with golden leafs. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of...
Category

1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear Murano Glass Petite "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in New York, NY
The hand crafted clear Murano glass & chrome petite "Esprit" chandelier. This iconic sputnik style pendant fixture embodies the same organic qualities and elegance as its larger coun...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Nickel

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

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

Peter Marino Parallelo Medium Pendant in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parallelo Murano glass medium pendant 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 recta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Pair of “Feather” Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
An exceptionally rare pair of wall sconces designed by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, early 1930s. Unlike many attributed examples circulating today, this pair stands out for its a...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Glass

Venini Chandelier “Calza” Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano Glass, 1970, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Venini chandelier “Calza” Ludovico Diaz De Santillana Murano glass, 1970, Italy.
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Venini Lighting

Materials

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-Century Modern one light table lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in purple, green and white Murano glass.    
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

VENINI Ceilling Light Murano Glass Brass 1930 ITALY
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI Ceilling Light
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Tomaso Buzzi Sconces for Venini
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Early four of sconces by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Vintage Murano Venini Cascading Five Tier Glass Prism Chandelier, Nickel Cage
By Venini
Located in North Miami, FL
In this vintage Murano Venini chandelier there are five tiers of hanging prism glass pendants that make up this chandelier. It is Italian and the f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Peter Marino Parallelo Small Pendant in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parallelo Murano glass small pendant 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 rectan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Mappamondi Table Light in Red and Orange by Sandro Chia
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mappamondo Table lamp, designed by Sandro Chia and manufactured by Venini, is a table sculpture in handmade blown glass. Limited edition of 99 art pieces. Indoor use only. Dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Venini Anni Trenta Applique Small Wall Scone in Milk White
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Anni Trenta applique wall sconce, designed and manufactured by Venini, features sinuous lines, clearly reminiscent of the 1930s. Indoor use only. Dimensions: W 16 cm x D 12 cm x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 2 Available
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
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 8 inches, length 8 inches, height 5.5 inch...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Magnificent Murano Blown Glass Chandelier by Venini with Red Accent, 1920s
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
VENINI A stunning early Venini Murano blown glass ten branch chandelier. In fine straw glass with delicate ruby red edging, Italy, late 1920s. Dimensions...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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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.

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