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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
Large Membrana Pendant by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
Large Membrana Pendant by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

Large Membrana Pendant by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Unique hand-blown glass pendant by Italian glass artist Toni Zuccheri. The pendant is part of the Membrana series from circa 1966-1968. This extra large globe from Murano glass is su...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Murano Glass Appliques by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini
Pair of Murano Glass Appliques by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini

Pair of Murano Glass Appliques by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Pair of Murano glass appliques with metal structure. Prod. Venini, Italy, ca. 1930. Biography Born on Murano in 1892, Napoleone Martinuzzi was the son of an accomplished glass blowe...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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 Venini, Massimo Vignelli

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

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

Venini Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass Lampshade, 1940, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

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

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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano 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.

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1960s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Pair of Venini 1970s Esprit Ceiling Mount Fixture by Toni Zuccheri
Pair of Venini 1970s Esprit Ceiling Mount Fixture by Toni Zuccheri

Pair of Venini 1970s Esprit Ceiling Mount Fixture by Toni Zuccheri

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Pair of designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini is this Esprit ceiling mount light. Venini describes the model “Esprit” as an explosion of flowers and stars in hand blown, handcrafted g...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

Chandelier in Murano to Venini Style, Art Deco, 1940

By Venini

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Murano 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

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Brass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Berlin, BE

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

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

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Cylinder Shaped Amber Murano Glass Pendant by Venini, 1980s
Cylinder Shaped Amber Murano Glass Pendant by Venini, 1980s

Cylinder Shaped Amber Murano Glass Pendant by Venini, 1980s

By Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A cylinder shaped amber coloured pendant designed and produced by glass specialist Venini. This model is designed in the 1950s, but this is a more recent production. The lamp i...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron, 1950, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini chandelier Murano glass iron, 1950, Italy.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

Midcentury Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Bridgewater, CT

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

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini Tiaraluce Large Table Light in Clear by Francesco Lucchese

Venini Tiaraluce Large Table Light in Clear by Francesco Lucchese

By Francesco Lucchese, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Paolo Venini Italian Mid-Century Glass Scroll Chandelier
Paolo Venini Italian Mid-Century Glass Scroll Chandelier

Paolo Venini Italian Mid-Century Glass Scroll Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century (1940s) clear glass chandelier with 6 upright scrolls & 6 scroll form arms holding large round bowl form shades with glass drops a...

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Early 20th Century Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Chandelier Midcentury in Gilded Glass and Brass Elegant, 1950
Venini Chandelier Midcentury in Gilded Glass and Brass Elegant, 1950

Venini Chandelier Midcentury in Gilded Glass and Brass Elegant, 1950

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant chandelier from the Venini factory in glass and brass from the 1950s. The chandelier is in perfect original condition. The pendant is composed of 24 parallelepipeds with a triangular base in solid gilded glass. The glasses are hand ground in various sizes. The glass pendants are inserted in different crowns that frame the brass structure, where they create beautiful plays of light. In the central area, the chandelier, is composed of 16 pendants of various sizes. The longest pendant measures 53 cm while the average one measures 43 cm. The two measures are inserted in a staggered way. In the area below and inside there are 8 colored pendants of the same size (23 cm) that frame the structure. The chandelier has a tubular brass structure. Halfway through the structure, at different heights, 24 brass tubes radiate, acting as bearing elements for the insertion of the glass. Each tube is numbered to facilitate the insertion of the latter. The pendant consists of 8 lights placed 4 at the top and 4 at the bottom, to radiate the best of the room. All the glasses are made of solid gold-coloured glass. Once you access this chandelier will amaze you by the great beauty...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

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

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Nicolosi, IT

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Venini Gio Ponti Three-Light Wall Light in Multi-Color

Venini Gio Ponti Three-Light Wall Light in Multi-Color

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wall light in multi-color handmade blown glass. Numbered edition Year of manufacture: 1946 Metal: Gold-plated with chain Color: Multi-Color Wall light: 3 lights x max 60W E14 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Original Blue Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, c1960
Original Blue Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, c1960

Original Blue Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, c1960

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in London, GB

A rare circular blue glass poliedri (polyhedron) chandelier designed by the Italian architect and designer, Carlo Scarpa, c.1960. Produced by the prestigious Murano glass company, Ve...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

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

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

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

By Venini

Located in Nicolosi, IT

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

21st Century Esprit Extra Large Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Extra 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Tri Glass Prism Wall Sconces w/ Green Detail
Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Tri Glass Prism Wall Sconces w/ Green Detail

Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Tri Glass Prism Wall Sconces w/ Green Detail

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking pair of Mid-Century 1960's Italian Murano glass wall sconces composed of clear crystal triangular prism glass elements, often referred to as tri or triedri glass in Venetian...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

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

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Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Venini Zoe Small Swing Light by Doriana e Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Small Swing Light by Doriana e Massimiliano Fuksas

By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Swing light in handmade-blown glass. Available colors: Red – Violet – Gray Alogene 1 x max 70W E27 Suitable for CFL Measurements: Ø 7.87"" H 13.97"" ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

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 Paolo Venini, 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...

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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Chandelier 8 Lights Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
Venini Chandelier 8 Lights Murano Glass, 1940, Italy

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

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Murano Glass

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

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.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini #Filigrana# Chandelier Murano Glass, 1930, Italy
Venini #Filigrana# Chandelier Murano Glass, 1930, Italy

Venini #Filigrana# Chandelier Murano Glass, 1930, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini chandelier #Filigrana# Murano glass, 1930, Italy.

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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 Peter Marino, Venini

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

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

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Brass

Large Two Tone Gold Yellow and Clear Camer Light Fixture
Large Two Tone Gold Yellow and Clear Camer Light Fixture

Large Two Tone Gold Yellow and Clear Camer Light Fixture

By Venini

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice gold and clear good condition all glass prisms Camer light fixture.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Anemone Venini 1970 Murano Glkass and Brass Chandelier
Anemone Venini 1970 Murano Glkass and Brass Chandelier

Anemone Venini 1970 Murano Glkass and Brass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Delightful Anemone Chandelier by Venini 1970 made of Murano glass and Minimal Brass parts and of great charm once lit.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in New York, NY

Corteccia, or bark glass, was impressed with a pattern resembling the rough surface of tree bark. The abstract pattern on glass served several purposes. Not only was the glass attra...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

VENINI - TRILOBI model chandelier - murano glass - ITALY 1950s
VENINI - TRILOBI model chandelier - murano glass - ITALY 1950s

VENINI - TRILOBI model chandelier - murano glass - ITALY 1950s

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI - original 1950s murano glass chandelier in perfect condition

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

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Metal

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

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Metal

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

Venini Dome Flush Mount, Belgium, 1960

By Venini

Located in Bronx, NY

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

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

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Crystal, Aluminum, Brass

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 2-Light Wall Sconce in Coral / Crystal

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 2-Light Wall Sconce in Coral / Crystal

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

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Glass

Rare table lamp by Paolo Venini inciso, sommerso, pesante Ed.Venini, Italy 1950
Rare table lamp by Paolo Venini inciso, sommerso, pesante Ed.Venini, Italy 1950

Rare table lamp by Paolo Venini inciso, sommerso, pesante Ed.Venini, Italy 1950

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Renens, CH

Rare Venini Table Lamp – Inciso, Sommerso, Pesante – Italy, 1950 This lamp is a beautiful example of Venini's signature elegance and sublime craftsmanship. Designed directly by Pao...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Chandelier "Pastorale" 1972 Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano Glass
Venini Chandelier "Pastorale" 1972 Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano Glass

Venini Chandelier "Pastorale" 1972 Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano Glass

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Munster, NRW

You have the rare opportunity to acquire an absolutely stunning modern chandelier from the house of Venini, Italy. The magnificent model "Pastorale" with the catalog number 966 - wi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Murano Blown Glass Chandelier Design by Gio Ponti for Venini Official
Murano Blown Glass Chandelier Design by Gio Ponti for Venini Official

Murano Blown Glass Chandelier Design by Gio Ponti for Venini Official

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in murano, IT

The models in the 99.81 collection were designed by Gio Ponti, who in 1946 applied to the contemporary style the refined colours introduced in the Venini palette by the great desig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

21st Century Esprit Large Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/Crystal by Venini

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

1 of the 3 XL Clear Gold Glass Flush Mounts in the Style of Venini, Italy 1970
1 of the 3 XL Clear Gold Glass Flush Mounts in the Style of Venini, Italy 1970

1 of the 3 XL Clear Gold Glass Flush Mounts in the Style of Venini, Italy 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful XL glass flush mounts featuring several long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with beautiful details and brass back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Cle...

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

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Brass

Large Venini Sigaro Pendant
Large Venini Sigaro Pendant

Large Venini Sigaro Pendant

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Unusual stripped Venini "Sigaro" hanging pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli. This is the harder to find, long (20") version, in perfect condition. Currently has original, and worki...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Italian Mid-Century Venini Murano Glass Sconces
Italian Mid-Century Venini Murano Glass Sconces

Italian Mid-Century Venini Murano Glass Sconces

By Venini

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern sconces by Venini. Having a brass frame and beautiful glass prisms. Each of the prisms are solid glass, measuring 8 inches each. Three available.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Venini Murano Glass Lamp Base in Brass, Italy, 1950s
Venini Murano Glass Lamp Base in Brass, Italy, 1950s

Venini Murano Glass Lamp Base in Brass, Italy, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lamp base attributed to Venini, Italy, 1950s. The sculptural base is executed in vertically ribbed Murano glass with a warm, subtly smoked tone, set on a brass foot. The elegant, fl...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Large Wall Light in Straw-Yellow by Venini

21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Large Wall Light in Straw-Yellow 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

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

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Metal

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

Set of 3 Patchwork Murano Wall Sconces by Venini
Set of 3 Patchwork Murano Wall Sconces by Venini

Set of 3 Patchwork Murano Wall Sconces by Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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 be...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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.