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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
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

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

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

21st Century Doge Shape 2 Short Chandeliers in Améthyste by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Doge Shape 2 Short Chandeliers in Améthyste by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in murano, IT

From the Latin term "dux", meaning "duke" or "commander", the Doge was the chief magistrate and leader of La Serenissima. Today his authority is celebrated in glass, in hues of Cryst...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano 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 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 ceiling lights. Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, ca. 1950.
Murano glass ceiling lights. Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, ca. 1950.

Murano glass ceiling lights. Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, ca. 1950.

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Pair of Murano glass ceiling lights with irregular veining and brass detail. Design by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. C1950s. The ceiling lights are of different sizes: the largest has a ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Tiaraluce Large Table Light in Clear by Francesco Lucchese

Venini Tiaraluce Large Table Light in Clear by Francesco Lucchese

By Venini, Francesco Lucchese

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

Materials

Glass

Large Blue Hand Blown Fungo Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Large Blue Hand Blown Fungo Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Large Blue Hand Blown Fungo Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A hand blown blue 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 ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

Venini Vittoriale 12-Light Chandelier in Amber Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Venini Vittoriale 12-Light Chandelier in Amber Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Vittoriale 12-Light Chandelier in Amber Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vittoriale chandelier, designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi and manufactured by Venini, features a blown glass body with gold plated metal chain. Originally designed in 1926 is available...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Venini Patchwork Murano Glass Sconces
Pair of Venini Patchwork Murano Glass Sconces

Pair of Venini Patchwork Murano Glass Sconces

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Red Lion, PA

Beautiful blue Italian Patchwork Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1970s Set of 2

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1970s Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Murano Glass

2-Tier Venini Tubular Wall Sconce, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
2-Tier Venini Tubular Wall Sconce, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s

2-Tier Venini Tubular Wall Sconce, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful 2-tier Venini wall sconce, Murano glass, Italy 1970s. Featuring hand-blown clear tubular prisms in cascading layers suspended from a polished brass frame, creating luminous...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Pink Murano Glass Chandelier "Waterfall" by Venini, Italy 1970s
Mid Century Pink Murano Glass Chandelier "Waterfall" by Venini, Italy 1970s

Mid Century Pink Murano Glass Chandelier "Waterfall" by Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an exceptional Murano glass chandelier by Venini, Italy, executed in the spirit of the celebrated “tronchi” and teardrop compositions that defined Venet...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

1960s Venini Chandelier from Trilobo Series
1960s Venini Chandelier from Trilobo Series

1960s Venini Chandelier from Trilobo Series

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite Italian original 1960s Venini five-tiered chandelier from the 'Trilobo' series with 85 alternating crystal elements of amber and clear color in different sizes and suspende...

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

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Crystal

Alioth Floor Lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Limited Series, Venini Murano
Alioth Floor Lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Limited Series, Venini Murano

Alioth Floor Lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Limited Series, Venini Murano

By Venini, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Uccle, BE

Alioth is a luminaire from the “Galassia” series designed by Alessandro Mendini and presented by Venini at the Euroluce fair in Milan. The base is in matt black metal, the very thin...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Early "Tessuto" Table Lamp by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy 1981
Early "Tessuto" Table Lamp by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy 1981

Early "Tessuto" Table Lamp by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, Italy 1981

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Milan, IT

"Tessuto" table lamp by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini. Rare 1981 edition with Tessuto shade and milky glass base. Signed and dated on side of the base,

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Blown 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 Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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

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Murano Glass

Massimo Vignelli, Model 4039 "Cipolla" pendant lamp, produced by Venini in the 1950s
Massimo Vignelli, Model 4039 "Cipolla" pendant lamp, produced by Venini in the 1950s

Massimo Vignelli, Model 4039 "Cipolla" pendant lamp, produced by Venini in the 1950s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Rivoli, IT

The Cipolla pendant lamp (model 4039) is an icon of Italian design. It was designed by the renowned graphic artist and designer Massimo Vignelli and produced by the historic Venini g...

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Venini Triedri Glass Flush Mount Chandelier
Large Venini Triedri Glass Flush Mount Chandelier

Large Venini Triedri Glass Flush Mount Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A substantial hexagon form Venini chandelier comprised of two sized of glass prisms, suspended from a metal frame. Six standard light sockets within the cage of glass prisms give a s...

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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Elegant suspended Murano blown glass chandelier  Poliedri of VENINI Official
Elegant suspended Murano blown glass chandelier  Poliedri of VENINI Official

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

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 Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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

Materials

Metal

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Long Chandeliers in Améthyste by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Long Chandeliers in Améthyste by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in murano, IT

DOGE 839.00 AM H.120 Additional information: Material: Glass Colour: Améthyste Light Source: 1 x max 12W LED E27 Finishes: Gold plated metal Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 120 cm Ava...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981) and Venini, chandeliers "lattimo" and "pulegoso"
Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981) and Venini, chandeliers "lattimo" and "pulegoso"

Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981) and Venini, chandeliers "lattimo" and "pulegoso"

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

Tomaso Buzzi (1900-1981) and Venini Rare floral hanging light in blown glass using the "lattimo" and "pulegoso" techniques Circa 1935 Composed of a central basin and twelve palm lea...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Model Chiara Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Venini, 1985
Model Chiara Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Venini, 1985

Model Chiara Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Venini, 1985

By Cini Boeri, Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Illuminate your space with the ethereal elegance of the Model Chiara Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Venini, a radiant masterpiece signed "Venini 1985." Crafted from pristine white glas...

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1780s Italian Space Age Antique Venini Lighting

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Iron

Pair of Venini sconces, Triedi cut Glass, Italy, Circa 1970's
Pair of Venini sconces, Triedi cut Glass, Italy, Circa 1970's

Pair of Venini sconces, Triedi cut Glass, Italy, Circa 1970's

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Elegant pair of Venini wall lights, Italy, 1970s. Featuring precisely cut glass elements in a refined geometric pattern, mounted on luxurious gilt metal frames that enhance light ref...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Cut Glass

Italian mid-century modern chandelier Poliedri Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern chandelier Poliedri Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern chandelier Poliedri Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern chandelier Poliedri Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s Chandelier model Poliedri with a white painted metal frame. It is composed of pink and yellow Murano gl...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Venini Amber Polyhedron Chandelier Variation
Venini Amber Polyhedron Chandelier Variation

Venini Amber Polyhedron Chandelier Variation

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Fascinating amber glass polyhedron chandelier, attributed to Venini production, made in Italy in the 1960s. The lacquered metal frame supports a dramatic composition of machined glas...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975
Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975

Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975

By Venini

Located in Brussels, BE

Murano Fountain Chandelier N° 99.35 by Venini, Italy, 1975

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1970s 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

951.20 Crystal color glass. "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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Four Murano Glass Sconces by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, c. 1932.
Set of Four Murano Glass Sconces by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, c. 1932.

Set of Four Murano Glass Sconces by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, c. 1932.

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant and refined, this set of four Italian wall sconces was designed by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, circa 1932. Each sconce features a softly flared pink Murano glass shade accented ...

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1930s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano 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

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

Pair of Venini wall lights, Murano cut glass, Circa 1970, 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

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Metal

Italian Murano Glass Flower Chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt, 1960s
Italian Murano Glass Flower Chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt, 1960s

Italian Murano Glass Flower Chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

A blooming sputnik from 1960s Italy, attributed to Paolo Venini for VeArt. Murano glass flowers extend from a central chrome structure, the tubular rods tipped with petals hand-press...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Massimo Vignelli, Pendant lamp mod. 4048, prod. Venini, 1960s
Massimo Vignelli, Pendant lamp mod. 4048, prod. Venini, 1960s

Massimo Vignelli, Pendant lamp mod. 4048, prod. Venini, 1960s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Rivoli, IT

Brass and painted metal frame, colored blown glass diffuser. Manufacturer's label Prod. Venini, 1960s h 115x35 cm Bibl.: M. Barovier, C. Sonego, "Paolo Venini and his Furnace," Skira...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Earthenware, Glass

Round Lantern Brass Gold and Murano Glass Venini Design, 1950s
Round Lantern Brass Gold and Murano Glass Venini Design, 1950s

Round Lantern Brass Gold and Murano Glass Venini Design, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Round Lantern brass gold and murano glass Venini design 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Multicolor Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, Mod. 4035
Set of 3 Multicolor Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, Mod. 4035

Set of 3 Multicolor Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, Mod. 4035

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and extraordinary set of 3 hand-blown multicolour Model 4035 pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass s...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Belboi Table Lamp in Milk White, Crystal, and Red with Gold Hardware

Venini Belboi Table Lamp in Milk White, Crystal, and Red with Gold Hardware

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Table lamp in handmade-blown glass. Shade realized in milk-white glass. Arm in crystal color glass with colored inner part. Year of Manufacture: 1985 Metal: Gold-plated Light so...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Toni Zuccheri Edited by Venini Murano Glass Italian Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Toni Zuccheri Edited by Venini Murano Glass Italian Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Toni Zuccheri Edited by Venini Murano Glass Italian Lamp

By Venini

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian ceiling lamp edited by Venini. Structure made of metal sphere with clear and yellow solid Murano glass pieces with floral shapes. Our main target is customer satisfaction, s...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Long Chandeliers in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Long Chandeliers in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in murano, IT

DOGE 839.00 H.120 TP Additional information: Material: glass Colour: Améthyste Light source: 1 x max 12W LED E27 Finishes: gold plated metal Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 120 cm Ava...

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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 Paolo Venini, 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

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Esprit Ceiling Light in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Ceiling Light 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

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 2-Light Wall Sconce in Multicolor

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 2-Light Wall Sconce in Multicolor

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in murano, IT

A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.80 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

Venini Martinengo Twenty-Light Chandelier in Crystal

Venini Martinengo Twenty-Light Chandelier in Crystal

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Majestic chandeliers in handmade-blown glass. Metal: Chromium Plated Color: Crystal 20 lights x max 60W E14 Code: 99.50.01.20.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

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...

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

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Triedri Chandelier by Venini, Mid-Century Italy
Italian Murano Glass Triedri Chandelier by Venini, Mid-Century Italy

Italian Murano Glass Triedri Chandelier by Venini, Mid-Century Italy

By Venini

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Italian Murano glass chandelier composed of clear crystal glass prisms arranged in a tiered Triedri configuration. Produced by Venini, Murano, Italy, circa 1960s. The hand-cut glass ...

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

Materials

Crystal

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1958-1960 A rare and historically significant wall sconce by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, the Poliedri modules - individual hand-bl...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass, Steel

Cascade wall light by Venini, murano glass, italy, 1970's
Cascade wall light by Venini, murano glass, italy, 1970's

Cascade wall light by Venini, murano glass, italy, 1970's

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful 1970s Venini cascade wall light featuring a polished brass wall bracket and canopy suspending luxurious Murano glass prisms in a shimmering cylindrical cascade. Textured cr...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal

Pair of Cascade Wall Lights by Venini, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970's
Pair of Cascade Wall Lights by Venini, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970's

Pair of Cascade Wall Lights by Venini, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970's

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of 1970s Venini cascade wall lights featuring polished brass wall brackets and canopy suspending luxurious Murano glass prisms in a shimmering cylindrical cascade. Tex...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Cascade Wall Light by Venini, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Cascade Wall Light by Venini, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

Cascade Wall Light by Venini, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful 1970s Venini cascade wall light featuring a polished brass wall bracket and canopy suspending luxurious Murano glass prisms in a shimmering cylindrical cascade. Textured cr...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal

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.