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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
Anni Trenta Luce Chandelier by Venini in White Murano Glass
Anni Trenta Luce Chandelier by Venini in White Murano Glass

Anni Trenta Luce Chandelier by Venini in White Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Beautiful "Anni Trenta" Chandelier in white Murano glass. This very nice shaped lamp is designed and by Venini 1997. This particular chandelier is manufactured in 1999. The 1930s, c...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano 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

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 Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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

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

1960s Toni Zuccheri ' Membrane' Pendant for Venini , Italy
1960s Toni Zuccheri ' Membrane' Pendant for Venini , Italy

1960s Toni Zuccheri ' Membrane' Pendant for Venini , Italy

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Rare , bold , colorfull pendant by Toni Zuccheri for Venini , Italy 1960s . Ajustable lenght from 1 to 5 feet . Contain one very powerfull Retrofit Flush Mount Ceiling Lights...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Multicolored Chandelier by Gio Ponti for Venini
Murano Multicolored Chandelier by Gio Ponti for Venini

Murano Multicolored Chandelier by Gio Ponti for Venini

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Murano multicolored chandelier by Gio Ponti for Venini. Murano, colorful glass, with gold flecks and brass trim.    

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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 Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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

Materials

Metal

Four-Tier Cascade Chandelier by Venini, Murano Glass, Italy 1970s
Four-Tier Cascade Chandelier by Venini, Murano Glass, Italy 1970s

Four-Tier Cascade Chandelier by Venini, Murano Glass, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful Cascade chandelier by Venini, Murano glass, Italy 1970s. Featuring four tiers of handblown clear glass teardrop prisms cascading from a golden brass frame in a fountain-lik...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bi-color Venini Murano Glass Chandelier
Vintage Bi-color Venini Murano Glass Chandelier

Vintage Bi-color 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 and amber glass tubes that form a cyli...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Venini wall lights, Murano cut glass, Circa 1970's, Italy
Pair of Venini wall lights, Murano cut glass, Circa 1970's, Italy

Pair of Venini wall lights, Murano cut glass, Circa 1970's, Italy

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of sconces designed by venini and produced in italy in the 70s. Murano glass with gilt metal frames that enhance light reflection. They cast a warm, sparkling glow, ad...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Signed Venini Vintage Murano Glass Floor Lamp, Signed

By Venini

Located in North Miami, FL

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Reticello Glass Pendant
Reticello Glass Pendant

Reticello Glass Pendant

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in London, GB

An elegant pendant lamp attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1940s. The spherical Murano glass diffuser is handcrafted using the reticello technique, creating a delicate, net...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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

Materials

Chrome

Several Wall Sconces with 6 Rods Clear Glass and Chrome, Italy
Several Wall Sconces with 6 Rods Clear Glass and Chrome, Italy

Several Wall Sconces with 6 Rods Clear Glass and Chrome, Italy

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful wall sconces of 6 crystal glass pipes with chrome details. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces in the style of Venini. Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order a...

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Clear Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Venini, Italy
Pair of Clear Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Venini, Italy

Pair of Clear Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Venini, Italy

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful wall sconces of crystal glass pipes with brass details. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces by Venini. Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order and ready to use....

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

Materials

Glass

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

Large Pair of Venini Murano Glass Sconces

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal

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

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

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

Massimo Vignelli Venini 4029 pendants Italy 1954

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

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

Materials

Glass

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

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...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Boletus Large Table Lamp in Blown and Engraved Glass by Paolo Venini, Venini
Boletus Large Table Lamp in Blown and Engraved Glass by Paolo Venini, Venini

Boletus Large Table Lamp in Blown and Engraved Glass by Paolo Venini, Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

About the "Boletus" large table lamp by Paolo Venini, Venini Murano (Italy) Large table lamp in hand-blown pink glass. The entire body of the lamp is engraved with fine lines which...

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI - TONI ZUCCHERI - Table lamp model   Membrane - Murano 1970
VENINI - TONI ZUCCHERI - Table lamp model   Membrane - Murano 1970

VENINI - TONI ZUCCHERI - Table lamp model Membrane - Murano 1970

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI Murano - A beautiful table lamp designed by TONI ZUCCHERI and produced by VENINI in MURANO, in the 1970s. Series model MEMBRANE, steel frame , original. Working order.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

21st Century Ettore Sottsass Nopuram Table Lamp in Green/Light Pink/Red

21st Century Ettore Sottsass Nopuram Table Lamp in Green/Light Pink/Red

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Appealing in shape and glow, it is tinged with a hint of Sapphire and Pink. Darpanah fascinates the viewer. Its powerful aesthetics urged Ettore Sottsass to turn to Sanskrit for insp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

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

Toni Zuccheri “Corteccia” Murano Clear Glass Chandelier for Venini, Italy, 1960s
Toni Zuccheri “Corteccia” Murano Clear Glass Chandelier for Venini, Italy, 1960s

Toni Zuccheri “Corteccia” Murano Clear Glass Chandelier for Venini, Italy, 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Milano, IT

An exceptional six-tier chandelier designed by the great Toni Zuccheri (one of the most famous designers for glass) for Venini in the 1960s. This sculptural lighting piece is compos...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Sconces Swan Murano Glass by Tina Aufiero for Venini, Italy, 1990s
Pair of Sconces Swan Murano Glass by Tina Aufiero for Venini, Italy, 1990s

Pair of Sconces Swan Murano Glass by Tina Aufiero for Venini, Italy, 1990s

By Venini, Tina Aufiero

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of wall lights lamps sconces model Swan in white and clear Murano glass, by the designer Tina Aufiero for the italian design manufacture Venini. engraved signed and dated 1995. ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Brass

VENINI - CARLO SCARPA - Ceiling Light Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy
VENINI - CARLO SCARPA - Ceiling Light Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy

VENINI - CARLO SCARPA - Ceiling Light Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini - Carlo Scarpa - ceiling light Murano glass brass, 1940, Italy.

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini
Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini

Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

964.10 Triedri Crystal/Amber color glass. Chandelier composed of “Triedri“ elements in solid cristallo- and amber-coloured glass that when curved take on a hemispherical shape. The structure and chain are in chrome-plated metal. The Triedri, conceived between 1958 and 1960, are solid cristallo glass elements that, used as vertical modules for lighting fixtures, can be assembled to form various shapes. The trihedron, as a crystalline prism with a triangular section...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Midcentury Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Bridgewater, CT

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

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Metal

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 Venini, Massimo Vignelli

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

Sconces Silvered Bronze Murano Glass by Venini, 1980s
Sconces Silvered Bronze Murano Glass by Venini, 1980s

Sconces Silvered Bronze Murano Glass by Venini, 1980s

By Venini

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

4 wall lamp lights sconces. Heavy quality silvered bronze structure, handmade artisanal Murano blown glass. Sign engraved Venini Italia 85. Price by sconce, price per piece In sale ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

Venini Couple Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini couple table lamp Murano glass brass, 1940, Italy.

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Three Cristal & Amber "Quilt" Walllamps by Venini, Italy 1970s
Set of Three Cristal & Amber "Quilt" Walllamps by Venini, Italy 1970s

Set of Three Cristal & Amber "Quilt" Walllamps by Venini, Italy 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Hellouw, NL

Toni Zuccheri approached glass as a living material, capable of movement, texture and atmosphere. This rare set of three wall lamps, model 825 “Quilt”, designed for Venini during the...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Venini Art Glass Chandelier
Large Venini Art Glass Chandelier

Large Venini Art Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Montreal, QC

Large and important clear and blue Italian round 30 light modernist Murano art glass chandelier by Venini. Provenance: Roberto Calvi, through ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Venini Large Glass Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Venini Large Glass Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Venini Large Glass Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

A documented Venini chandelier designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, the director and designer of famed glass house Venini from 1959-1985. Dome shade is hand blown clear glass with green stripes suspended from a gold plate on brass metal rod and dome ceiling canopy. Located in showplace antique + design center...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Pair of Murano Sconces
Pair of Murano Sconces

Pair of Murano Sconces

By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of murano wall sconces, monumental is size and stature. Made of multiple hand blown Venini art glass, shades hangs on steel frame with up and down lights.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

Monumental Italian Wall Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1970s
Monumental Italian Wall Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1970s

Monumental Italian Wall Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and beautiful pair of Murano glass sconces made by Venini in the 70s. This is a pair of appliques of great impact . Designed by the most important Venetian glass manufacturing...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Triedri Crystal Gold-Plated Flush Mount by Venini, Italy
Triedri Crystal Gold-Plated Flush Mount by Venini, Italy

Triedri Crystal Gold-Plated Flush Mount by Venini, Italy

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

This exceptional flush mount was manufactured by Venini in Italy. The lamp has clear Murano Triedri crystals of varying lengths that create a great light effect. The crystals are sus...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass and Varnished Metal Pendant by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy
Murano Glass and Varnished Metal Pendant by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy

Murano Glass and Varnished Metal Pendant by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1975 - 1979. Made in varnished and chrome-plated metal and Murano glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Poliedri applique, suspension lamp and wall sconce, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, were originally designed in 1958. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 81 cm, H...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

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

Pair of Canne Pendant Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Canne Pendant Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Canne Pendant Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Set of two pendant lamps manufactured by Venini. Yelllow and Brown canne decoration on blown opaline glass. Brass frames. The lamps were also shown at "ITALIA CINQUANTA Moda e Design...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

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.