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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
21st Century Esprit Extra Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Extra Large 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

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

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

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

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

Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s

Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Wall lamp sconce in white and amber murano glass by the Italian designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

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

Materials

Blown 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

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Chandelier Yellow Glass Iron Brass, 1955, Italy
Venini Chandelier Yellow Glass Iron Brass, 1955, Italy

Venini Chandelier Yellow Glass Iron Brass, 1955, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Chandelier Venini yellow glass iron brass, 1955, Italy.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Venini Brass and Red Murano Glass Italian Sconses 1930
Pair of Venini Brass and Red Murano Glass Italian Sconses 1930

Pair of Venini Brass and Red Murano Glass Italian Sconses 1930

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Excepitional pair of appliques, 1930, Venini. Brass and glass... special color Red.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Abaco Shape 1, 5 Sphere Suspension Light in Multicolour

21st Century Abaco Shape 1, 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

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

Materials

Metal, 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

Materials

Brass

Venini Reticello 1940 Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Venini Reticello 1940 Italian Murano Glass Chandelier

Venini Reticello 1940 Italian Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Elegant 1940s chandelier made of Venini Reticello Murano glass

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Tolboi, Belboi, Stilboi Table Lamp in Milk-White/Tea by Venini

21st Century Tolboi, Belboi, Stilboi Table Lamp in Milk-White/Tea by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

It rests quietly on its shelf, waiting to shine its light. It’s Belboi. Light passes through Milk White glass, spreading its soft yet strong glow, and revealing the tones of Red and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Large Venini Art Glass Chandelier
Large Venini Art Glass Chandelier

Large Venini Art Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Montreal, QC

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

'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

Materials

Steel

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

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

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 Marcello Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Marcello Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

It brings to mind orderly rows of bell-shaped flowers, as fine as glass. But it also evokes the exotic beauty of the Far East and the ornate Baroque sty...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

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

1 of the 2 Venini Flush Mounts, Curved Crystal Glass and Brass, Italy, 1970
1 of the 2 Venini Flush Mounts, Curved Crystal Glass and Brass, Italy, 1970

1 of the 2 Venini Flush Mounts, Curved Crystal Glass and Brass, Italy, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

A beautiful and impressive Venini flush mount light, curved crystal glass and gilt brass, Italy. The flush mount is made of curved crystal Murano glasses in different lengths. The f...

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

Materials

Brass

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 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

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of Large Venini Smoked and Clear Triedri Glass Sconces
Pair of Large Venini Smoked and Clear Triedri Glass Sconces

Pair of Large Venini Smoked and Clear Triedri Glass Sconces

By Venini

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Large Venini glass prisms in a combination of clear and smoked. The glass triedri prisms alternate in height to create a Cascade effect. The sconces are lit by three newly wired candelabra...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini 1960 aspiral swirl table lamp.
Venini 1960 aspiral swirl table lamp.

Venini 1960 aspiral swirl table lamp.

By Venini

Located in Palermo, IT

Venini "Swirl" spiral blown glass table lamp, Murano This refined table lamp attributed to Venini embodies the excellence of Murano glassmaking and the sophisticated language of Ita...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Venini amber polyhedron chandelier
Venini amber polyhedron chandelier

Venini amber polyhedron chandelier

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

Materials

Metal

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 8-Light Chandeliers in Green/Opalin Mole

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 8-Light Chandeliers in Green/Opalin Mole

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in murano, IT

A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.81 owes its undisputed modernity and originality to the boundless creativity of its creator, Gio Ponti. Its uniqueness lies in its...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini murano glass floor lamp model n° 529 attributed to Carlo Scarpa 1942
Venini murano glass floor lamp model n° 529 attributed to Carlo Scarpa 1942

Venini murano glass floor lamp model n° 529 attributed to Carlo Scarpa 1942

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Renens, CH

Model n° 529 floor lamp attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1942. A masterpiece of early 1940's Venetian glass craftsmanship. Base and structure in transparent "Rigato tondo" mur...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of three pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in Murano Glass
Set of three pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in Murano Glass

Set of three pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in Murano Glass

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Set of Three pendants mod. 4041 in light blue etched Murano Glass designed by Massimo Vignelli and produced by Venini since 1954. Perfect condition, original electrical system and or...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Important Large Chandelier Venini, Model Triedro, Murano, 1960
Important Large Chandelier Venini, Model Triedro, Murano, 1960

Important Large Chandelier Venini, Model Triedro, Murano, 1960

By Venini

Located in Milan, Italy

A beatiful and important chandelier with triedri element glass pendants (about 1000 pieces). Signed and stamped Venini in the metal structure.

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Wall lamp by Paolo Venini, around 1955
Wall lamp by Paolo Venini, around 1955

Wall lamp by Paolo Venini, around 1955

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Berlin, DE

Italian designer Paolo Venini created this extraordinary wall lamp. It is made of hand-blown reticello glass. It is attached by a central band of transparent hand-blown red glass. Th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum, Brass

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 Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Paolo Venini Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lamps "Reticello, 1930s
Paolo Venini Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lamps "Reticello, 1930s

Paolo Venini Pair of Murano Glass Wall Lamps "Reticello, 1930s

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Naples, IT

Rare pair of Venini Murano glass wall sconces; the delicate circular diffusers are made entirely by hand using the Reticello technique, so called because of the characteristic net-li...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

1 'of 2' 1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
1 'of 2' 1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass

1 'of 2' 1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass

By Palwa, Christoph Palme, Venini

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of clear Murano glass drops mounted on a gilt-brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. A real eyecatch...

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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Large Vintage Venini “Tronchi” Murano Glass Chandelier
Large Vintage Venini “Tronchi” Murano Glass Chandelier

Large Vintage Venini “Tronchi” Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A striking mid century Murano glass chandelier by Venini. This spectacular piece is composed of layered glass elements arranged in an elegant tiered cascade. Each hand blown tube fea...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-20th Century Italian Spiral Chandelier with Amber & Clear Venini Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Spiral Chandelier with Amber & Clear Venini Glass

Mid-20th Century Italian Spiral Chandelier with Amber & Clear Venini Glass

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant Italian spiral chandelier composed of alternating amber and clear Venini glass prisms, suspended in cascading tiers to form a dramatic spiral silhouette. The glass element...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano Glass Ceiling Light Italian Design, circa 1970
Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano Glass Ceiling Light Italian Design, circa 1970

Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano Glass Ceiling Light Italian Design, circa 1970

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Simple and elegant ceiling light created by Toni Zuccheri for the world leading artistic glass company Venini, based in Murano. This plafoniere has a structure in metal and brass whi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Materials

Glass

Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey and Green by Gio Ponti
Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey and Green by Gio Ponti

Venini Gio Ponti Chandelier in Grey and Green by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Glass chandelier with gold plated metal finishes and chain. A colorful chandelier with a touch of elegance that adds color to any living room or entrance space. Also available in var...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Anni Trenta Applique Large Wall Scone in Straw Yellow
Venini Anni Trenta Applique Large Wall Scone in Straw Yellow

Venini Anni Trenta Applique Large Wall Scone in Straw Yellow

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Anni Trenta applique wall sconce, designed and manufactured by Venini, features sinuous lines, clearly reminiscent of the 1930s. Indoor use only. Dimen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini Triedi Cut Glass Wall Sconce, Italy, circa 1970s
Venini Triedi Cut Glass Wall Sconce, Italy, circa 1970s

Venini Triedi Cut Glass Wall Sconce, Italy, circa 1970s

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful Venini wall light, Italy, 1970s. Featuring precisely cut glass elements in a refined geometric pattern, mounted on luxurious gilt metal frame that enhance light reflection....

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

21st Century Triedri Medium Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/Crystal by Venini

21st Century Triedri Medium Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/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

Materials

Glass

1960s 3 Massive Tronchi Wall Sconces from Venini , Italy
1960s 3 Massive Tronchi Wall Sconces from Venini , Italy

1960s 3 Massive Tronchi Wall Sconces from Venini , Italy

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Massive Venini 3 tiers wall sconces made of 17 thick texturized glass tube . Chrome structure with 6 ceramic E26/E27 socket rated at 60 watt each . Measure 31 in. high by 18.5 i...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconce, 1970
Pair Of Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconce, 1970

Pair Of Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconce, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful triangle shaped glass wall sconce featuring seven long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Cle...

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

Materials

Brass

21st Century Carlo Scarpa 99.37 Small Table Lamp in Crystal Blown Glass

21st Century Carlo Scarpa 99.37 Small Table Lamp in Crystal Blown Glass

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

An innovative designer with a passion for experimentation, Carlo Scarpa turned this work into the utmost expression of his artistic and artisanal knowledge. The linearity of glass me...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini floor lamp model n° 529 attributed to Carlo Scarpa, 1942
Venini floor lamp model n° 529 attributed to Carlo Scarpa, 1942

Venini floor lamp model n° 529 attributed to Carlo Scarpa, 1942

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Renens, CH

Venini floor lamp model n° 529 attributed to Carlo Scarpa, 1942 Rare Model n° 529 floor lamp often attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1942. A masterpiece of early 1940's Veneti...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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 Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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

Materials

Glass

#Venini Italy wall lamp #Stone #Zuccheri design years '70 sconce acid glass
#Venini Italy wall lamp #Stone #Zuccheri design years '70 sconce acid glass

#Venini Italy wall lamp #Stone #Zuccheri design years '70 sconce acid glass

By Venini

Located in Biella, IT

#Venini Italy wall lamp #Stone #Zuccheri design in years '70 thickness acid glass very elegant #sconce with thickned acid glass by Venini Italy the lamp in the photo's have only tw...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Style Pyramid Clear Gold Glass Flush Mount, 1970
Venini Style Pyramid Clear Gold Glass Flush Mount, 1970

Venini Style Pyramid Clear Gold Glass Flush Mount, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful small  pyramid shaped glass flush mount featuring multiple crystal clear glass plates, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end piece. Cleaned ...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

21st Century Rhythm Extra Small Chandeliers in Milk-White by Alessandro Isola

21st Century Rhythm Extra Small Chandeliers in Milk-White by Alessandro Isola

By I M Lab, Venini

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

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.