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

Venini #Filigrana# Chandelier Murano Glass, 1930, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

VENINI Large Sconce Gold Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy
VENINI Large Sconce Gold Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy

VENINI Large Sconce Gold Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Very Large Murano Glass And Gold Applique 1950s

Category

1950s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

Pair of Toni Zuccheri "Scorzé" Wall Lamps for Venini, Italy 1960s
Pair of Toni Zuccheri "Scorzé" Wall Lamps for Venini, Italy 1960s

Pair of Toni Zuccheri "Scorzé" Wall Lamps for Venini, Italy 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Utrecht, NL

Toni Zuccheri was an Italian architect, painter and designer, whose work sits at the intersection of craftsmanship and experimentation. He developed a deep sensitivity to glass as bo...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

VENINI - Ludovico Diaz de Santillana - Lampadario modello calze - Murano 1970
VENINI - Ludovico Diaz de Santillana - Lampadario modello calze - Murano 1970

VENINI - Ludovico Diaz de Santillana - Lampadario modello calze - Murano 1970

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Bellissimo lampadario disegnato da Ludovico Diaz de Santillana è prodotto da VENINI a Murano nel 1970. Modello Calza. Ci sono pochi esemplari di questo modello. Perfetto stato .

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Iron

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

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

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

Anemone Murano glass pendant by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1970s
Anemone Murano glass pendant by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1970s

Anemone Murano glass pendant by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1970s

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Anemone hand-blown glass pendant designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Murano glass specialist Venini in the 1970s. The colourful model that seems to have been inspired by sea...

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1970s 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron Metal Crome, 1960, Italy
Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron Metal Crome, 1960, Italy

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron Metal Crome, 1960, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini chandelier Murano glass iron metal crome, 1960, Italy.

Category

1960s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

Venini Chandelier Midcentury in Gilded Glass and Brass Elegant, 1950

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Murano Glass Chrome Plated Brass Chandelier a Light, 1940
Venini Murano Glass Chrome Plated Brass Chandelier a Light, 1940

Venini Murano Glass Chrome Plated Brass Chandelier a Light, 1940

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini Murano glass chrome-plated brass chandelier a light, 1940.

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Pair of Orange Murano Glass Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Pair of hand-blown glass orange pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini. This model was ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Venini Zoe Small Swing Light by Doriana e Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Small Swing Light by Doriana e Massimiliano Fuksas

By Venini, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

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"" ...

Category

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.

Category

1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Rare Pairs of Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825
Venini Rare Pairs of Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825

Venini Rare Pairs of Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini rare pairs of exquisite midcentury 1970s 'Petali' sconces model 5825 in transparent Murano glass with gold leaf inclusions, Italy, 1970s. These sculptural wall lights have a ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

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

Triedri Crystal Gold-Plated Flush Mount by Venini, Italy

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

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

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Venini Murano Flush Mount Wall lights from the Bambù series,  Italy 1950
Large Venini Murano Flush Mount Wall lights from the Bambù series,  Italy 1950

Large Venini Murano Flush Mount Wall lights from the Bambù series, Italy 1950

By Venini

Located in Almelo, NL

Large Square Venini Murano Flush Mount / Wall light from the Bambù series, made in Italy in the 1950s. Midcentury Square Venini Murano Flush Mount / Wall light from the Bambù serie...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

'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...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier
A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier

A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier

By Venini

Located in London, GB

An Italian Murano glass pendant with clear and gold infused Murano Glass Trilobo pieces. Hung from a white lacquered frame and the frame staggered so the pieces are at different un u...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano 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...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s
Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s

Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Stunning cascade chandelier made of 73 Murano glass transparent crystals by Venini. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end ...

Category

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

Materials

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

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

Venini Short Tappeto Volante Pendant Light in Crystal Glass
Venini Short Tappeto Volante Pendant Light in Crystal Glass

Venini Short Tappeto Volante Pendant Light in Crystal Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tappeto Volante suspension lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the “Nastro” flat component, striped and hand-drawn. The “Nastro” compon...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Fungo Pendant Light in Grey/Milk-White by Massimo Vignelli

21st Century Fungo Pendant Light in Grey/Milk-White by Massimo Vignelli

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in murano, IT

How can such a complex and sophisticated technique like "Canne" (canes) give life to such a natural and spontaneous shape? Only Massimo Vignelli knows. Designed in 1956, this unique ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

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

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Pair of Venini Triedi Curved Cut Glass Sconces, Italy, circa 1970s
Pair of Venini Triedi Curved Cut Glass Sconces, Italy, circa 1970s

Pair of Venini Triedi Curved Cut Glass Sconces, Italy, circa 1970s

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Striking pair of Venini wall sconces, Italy, circa 1970s. Each features elegantly curved, multi-layered cut crystal glass in a radiant half-moon composition, mounted on polished bras...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

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 Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Earthenware, Glass

Iconic Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Calla Lily Chandelier by Venini, Italy
Iconic Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Calla Lily Chandelier by Venini, Italy

Iconic Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Calla Lily Chandelier by Venini, Italy

By Venini

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an exceptional Murano glass chandelier attributed to Venini, Italy, dating from the 1970s. The chandelier is composed of numerous elongated hand-blown l...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

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...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 8-Light Chandeliers in Multicolour

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 8-Light Chandeliers in Multicolour

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

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

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in murano, IT

DOGE 839.10 H.80 AM Additional information: Material: glass Colour: Améthyste Light Source: 1 x max 12W LED E27 Finishes: gold plated metal Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 80 cm Availa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Viewers feel compelled to touch every single petal of its flowers and every single point of its stars, to make sure they’re real. Esprit conveys the power of nature and of light. Esp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

Murano Multicolored Chandelier by Gio Ponti for Venini

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

21st Century Doge Shape 2 Long Chandeliers in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Doge Shape 2 Long Chandeliers in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in murano, IT

DOGE 839.02 H.120 TP Additional information: Material: glass Colour: grey Light source: 1 x max 12W LED E27 Finishes: gold plated metal Dimensions: Ø 45 x H 120 cm Available...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Murano Pendant Glass Lamp, 1960s
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Murano Pendant Glass Lamp, 1960s

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Murano Pendant Glass Lamp, 1960s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Milan, IT

This mid-century pendant lamp was designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in the 1960s and features 3 exceptionally refined Murano glass diffusers mounted on a brass structure.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Trilobo Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Italy 1970s
Trilobo Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Italy 1970s

Trilobo Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Trilobo ceiling lamp by Venini, Italy 1970s. Metal and Murano Glass. Cm 67,00 x 78,50. Very good condition.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

21st Century Veliero Glass Floor Lamp in Crystal/Milk-White by Tadao Ando

21st Century Veliero Glass Floor Lamp in Crystal/Milk-White by Tadao Ando

By Tadao Ando, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Veliero comprises 6 modular elements; the simplicity of the original square remains unchanged, and is actually enhanced by the encounter with the other elements, expressing itself in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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 Venini, Paolo 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

1970 Boletus / Mario Ticco Venini Murano Glass Italian Design Table Lamp
1970 Boletus / Mario Ticco Venini Murano Glass Italian Design Table Lamp

1970 Boletus / Mario Ticco Venini Murano Glass Italian Design Table Lamp

By Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

"Boletus" Table Lamp design Mario Ticco Prod. Venini Italy, 1970 Pink Blown Glass Shade Chrome Metal Base Perfect condiction Perfect working order (one bulb light E24 max 100w) ba...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

1970 Venini Filigrana White Murano Glass  Italian Design 2 Wall Lamps Sconces
1970 Venini Filigrana White Murano Glass  Italian Design 2 Wall Lamps Sconces

1970 Venini Filigrana White Murano Glass Italian Design 2 Wall Lamps Sconces

By Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

Pair of Wall Lamps Venini, 1970 White "Filigrana" Blown Glass Shade Polish Brass Frame Perfect condiction Perfect working order

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage pendant lamp Membrane by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s
Vintage pendant lamp Membrane by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s

Vintage pendant lamp Membrane by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Rare beautiful pendant lamp Membrane by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pa...

Category

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

Materials

Murano 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

Materials

Glass

Pair of Murano glass wall lights by Venini, Italy, 1940s.
Pair of Murano glass wall lights by Venini, Italy, 1940s.

Pair of Murano glass wall lights by Venini, Italy, 1940s.

By Venini

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Pair of Murano glass wall lights by Venini, Italy, 1940s. Each sconce features a sculptural blown glass shade characterized by a softly undulating, organic form. The surface is enric...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

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

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

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

Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s
Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s

Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in La xara, VC

Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass sconces. Large pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass sconces. This stunning pair of Murano sconces have been newly wired to U.S....

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Renens, CH

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano 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

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.