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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
Pair of vintage Venini wall sconces Murano glass 1970s orange and white
By Venini
Located in Firenze, FI
Pair of vintage Venini wall sconces Murano glass 1970s orange and white. Made by 14 prism triedri. The total dimension is H 37 x 24 cm Perfect condition and fully workig; normal and...
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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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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

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Murano Glass

Venini Toni Zuccheri Metal Crome Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini Sconces
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce, Italy 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Naples, IT
Murano glass wall or ceiling lamp designed by Toni Zuccheri, made of hand-blown Murano glass with amber tones. Produced by Venini in the 1960s  
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Large Orange Hand Blown Fungo Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A hand blown orange colored glass Fungo table lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. This is the largest size of the Fungo table lamp. The Fungo lamp...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Metal Brass 1940 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Chandelier VENINI.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

1960s Italian Murano Glass Globe by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Sconce Brass Murano Glass 1930 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini sconce.
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1930s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Glass Sconses, Italy 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Almelo, NL
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Glass Sconses, Italy 1970s Excellent and square Venini white Murano glass applique by Toni Zuccheri made and designed in Italy 1970s. These wall sc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal, Brass

21st Century Esprit Extra Small Chandeliers in 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

'Tolboi' Venini lamp from the 80s
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Floor lamp model ‘Tolboi’, produced by Venini since 1987.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Battery Lamp in Milk-White, Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Skillful glasswork gives back this object a slight movement, as if it were suspended in space. Its iconic silhouette comes from an exclusive archival prototype and brings a playful t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Chandelier Filigrana Murano Glass 1930 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Chandelier Venini.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Modern, Murano Glass Table Lamp on Brass Base - Signed, Venini, 2011
By Venini
Located in Glasgow, GB
Discover the Murano Glass Masterpiece: 'Primordiale' Murano Glass Lamp by Venini Studio Elevate your interior with the rare and coveted 'Primordiale' Murano Glass sphere side Lamp,...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass

Large Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Largest size pendant in white, tan and orange fasce glass. Early example is in pristine condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Luxury Table Lamps by Vittorio Balli & Romeo Ballardini for Sirrah, 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mushroom glass Pair of Luxury Italian Table Lamps by Vittorio Balli & Romeo Ballardini for Sirrah, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Venini Table Lamp Signed Venini Murano Glass 1960 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini table lamp.
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1960s Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Elegant suspended Murano blown glass chandelier Poliedri of VENINI Official
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The “Poliedri” were first proposed as components making up the large Venini chandelier, designed by Ignazio Gardella, Paolo Venini and Massimo Vignelli, presented at the 1958 Brussels...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano 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

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Brass

21st Century Tappeto Volante Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Nastri 905.03 SOSP CRISTALLO Additional information: Material: glass Colour: crystal Light source: 3 x max 12W LED R7S Finishes: chrome metal Dimensions: W 120 x H 35 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Balloton Suspension Lamp in Grey by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The latest re-edition features bright new elements, complex shapes and different uses. But it stays true to the Balloton technique, which lends a unique ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Pendant 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

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Glass

Venini Toni Zuccheri Ceilling Light Sconces Murano Glass Brass Metal 1950 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini Toni Zuccheri ceilling light sconces Murano glass brass metal 1950 Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

21st Century Abaco Shape 2, 5 Sphere Suspension Light in Multicolour
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Calculations, numbers, man’s endless attempt to rationalize an otherwise intuitive world. All this enclosed in a unique work by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. Crafted with sph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Fantasmino Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch Table Lamp Red
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Skillful glasswork gives back this object a slight movement, as if it were suspended in space. Its iconic silhouette comes from an exclusive archival prototype and brings a playful t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

21st Century Fantasmino Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch Table Lamp Aquamarine
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Skillful glasswork gives back this object a slight movement, as if it were suspended in space. Its iconic silhouette comes from an exclusive archival prototype and brings a playful t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Italian Table Lamps in Striped Pink Murano Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian table lamps in striped pink Murano glass blown in Incamiciato technique. Designed by Venini, c. 1960's. Made in Italy. Dimensions: 9.5"H x 14"W x 7"D.
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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

1960s Hand Blown Glass Sconce by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
If you like vintage lighting then you will love this glass sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Designed with four vertical tubes and metal centre with one E14 bulb. In full working ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

1970's Quadriedri Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Amsterdam, NH
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 82 Quadriedri Murano gl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Lighting

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Brass

21st Century, Balloton Pendant Light Cluster in Crystal / Grey /Indigo
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The latest re-edition features bright new elements, complex shapes and different uses. But it stays true to the Balloton technique, which lends a unique ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Pendant 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

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Glass

21st Century Abaco Shape 2, 5 Sphere Suspension Light in Crystal/Grey/Milk-White
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Calculations, numbers, man’s endless attempt to rationalize an otherwise intuitive world. All this enclosed in a unique work by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. Crafted with sph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Rhythm Small Chandeliers in Milk-White by Alessandro Isola
By Venini, I M Lab
Located in murano, IT
Like notes breaking through the silence and creating rhythm, glass flows through metal structures, turning into lanterns. Rhythm, designed by I M Lab, is the quintessence of the art ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

1960s Murano Glass Lantern by Venini
By Venini
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 1960s Murano "Champagne" blown glass lantern by Venini. Six lights.
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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

21st Century Zoe Small Pendant Light in Grey by Doriana E Massimiliano Fuksas
By Venini, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
Located in murano, IT
From the ancient tracks of desert rocks to present-day Venice. Zoe – designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas in 2014 – is a paradigm, a place where different times and spaces com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Rhythm Large Chandeliers in Milk-White by Alessandro Isola
By Venini, I M Lab
Located in murano, IT
Like notes breaking through the silence and creating rhythm, glass flows through metal structures, turning into lanterns. Rhythm, designed by I M Lab, is the quintessence of the art ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Parallelo 893.75 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Parallelo 893.75 H62,5 CR/NE/TE Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal/Tea Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable Finishes: Black nickel metal Dimensions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Tomaso Buzzi, Mid-Century Pink "Bullicante" Glass Chandelier by Venini
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Catania, CT
Great condition with no chips or cracks for this chandelier made from rare pink "bullicante" glass and designed by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Italy 1930s. Full working with EU standard...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

21st Century Tappeto Volante Flexible Structure Large Chandeliers in Crystal
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
As the light turns on, a bright trail appears like magic, like the flying carpet from Arabian and Persian mythology. Its splendor casts a spell on the viewers, urging them to jump on it and fly into the unknown. Tappeto Volante...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Parallelo 893.81 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Parallelo 893.81 H78,5 CR/NE Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable Finishes: Black nickel metal Dimensions: W 39 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Rhythm Extra Small Chandeliers in Milk-White by Alessandro Isola
By Venini, I M Lab
Located in murano, IT
Like notes breaking through the silence and creating rhythm, glass flows through metal structures, turning into lanterns. Rhythm, designed by I M Lab, is the quintessence of the art ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Rotondo Large Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Rotondo 893.60 Ø20 CR/NE/TE Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal/Tea Light Source: 1 x max 12W LED E27 - Dimmable Finishes: Black nickel metal Dimensions: Ø...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Triedri Wall Light in Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
From 1958 to 1960, the Fornace has witnessed the encounter between geometry and art with Triedri. Structures designed based on clear rules trap light inside thin strips of glass with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century, Rhythm Medium Chandeliers in Milk-White by Alessandro Isola
By Venini, I M Lab
Located in murano, IT
Like notes breaking through the silence and creating rhythm, glass flows through metal structures, turning into lanterns. Rhythm, designed by I M Lab, is the quintessence of the art ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Rotondo Large Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Bold shades of Black blend together with the hues of Crystal or Tea of the sphere. They enclose it, surrounding it with thin and thick lines, alternating in a seemingly random fashio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Parallelo 893.75 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Parallelo 893.75 H62,5 CR/NE Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable Finishes: Black nickel metal Dimensions: H 62....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Abaco Shape 2, 3 Sphere Suspension Light in Crystal/Milk-White
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Calculations, numbers, man’s endless attempt to rationalize an otherwise intuitive world. All this enclosed in a unique work by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. Crafted with sph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Parallelo 893.82 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Parallelo 893.81 H78,5 CR/NE Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable Finishes: Black nickel metal Dimensions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Parallelo 893.77 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Parallelo 893.77 H92,5 CR/NE Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable Finishes: Black nickel metal Dimensions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Abaco Shape 2, 3 Sphere Suspension Light in Amber Yellow/Améthyste
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Calculations, numbers, man’s endless attempt to rationalize an otherwise intuitive world. All this enclosed in a unique work by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. Crafted with sph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Parallelo 893.77 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Parallelo 893.77 H92,5 CR/NE/TE Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal/Tea Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable Finishes: Black nickel metal Dimensions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Rotondo Small Pendant Light in Black / Crystal by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of crystal or tea of the sphere. They enclose it, surrounding it with thin and thick lines, alternating in a seemingly random fashio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Parallelo 893.76 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Parallelo 893.76 H77,5 CR/NE Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable Finishes: Black nickel metal Dimensions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century, Parallelo 893.80 Pendant Light in Black / Crystal by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Parallelo 893.80 H 63, 5 CR / NE. Additional Information: Material: glass Colour: black / crystal. Light source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - dimmable. Finishes: black nickel metal. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Parallelo 893.80 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Parallelo 893.80 H63,5 CR/NE/TE Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal/Tea Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable Finishes: Black nickel metal Dim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Parallelo 893.82 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Parallelo 893.82 H93,5 CR/NE/TE Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal/Tea Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable Finishes: Black nickel metal Dim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

21st Century Parallelo 893.81 Pendant Light in Black/Crystal/Tea by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Parallelo 893.81 H78,5 CR/NE/TE Additional Information: Material: Glass Colour: Black/Crystal/Tea Light Source: 1 x max 8W LED E14 - Dimmable Finishes: Black nickel metal Dimensions...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Art Deco, Pulegoso Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1940s
By Venini
Located in Catania, CT
Pulegoso Murano glass chandelier produced in Italy during the 40s by Venini. Great original vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. No cracks or chips. Full working with ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Venini lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Venini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Stilnovo, Fabio Ltd, and Gaetano Sciolari. Prices for Venini lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11 and can go as high as $377,941, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,552.

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