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

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in New York, NY

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

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

Orange Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s
Orange Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Orange Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Hand-blown glass orange pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini. This model was made in t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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 Venini, Massimo Vignelli

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

VENINI - TONI ZUCCHERI - Pair of wall sconces - MURANO - ITALY - 1960s
VENINI - TONI ZUCCHERI - Pair of wall sconces - MURANO - ITALY - 1960s

VENINI - TONI ZUCCHERI - Pair of wall sconces - MURANO - ITALY - 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of murano glass wall sconces ,produced by VENINI and designed by TONI ZUCCHERI, original from the 1960s and made in MURANO - ITALY. They are in perfect condition and working , e...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

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"" ...

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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

Pair of Venini Wall Sconces in Lattimo and Reticello Murano Glass, 1950s
Pair of Venini Wall Sconces in Lattimo and Reticello Murano Glass, 1950s

Pair of Venini Wall Sconces in Lattimo and Reticello Murano Glass, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

The sconces present themselves as small cylindrical glass chalices, held slightly forward from the wall by a compact metal bracket. The body of the glass is a cylinder with a subtly ...

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1950s 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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Nastri Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Nastri Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Nastri is an orderly arranged path of glass that gives meaning to its own complexity. Regardless of its size, small or large, the structure is monumental in appearance, just as the l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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

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

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Murano 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 Venini, Paolo 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

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Metal

Venini Murano glass pair of Canne chandeliers - Italian Design 1960 circa
Venini Murano glass pair of Canne chandeliers - Italian Design 1960 circa

Venini Murano glass pair of Canne chandeliers - Italian Design 1960 circa

By Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of chandeliers with brass structure and beautiful decorative elements from Venini's Canne series, a classic that allows versatile conformations with relatively simple Murano gla...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Two-Tier Venini Murano Glass Sconces
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Two-Tier Venini Murano Glass Sconces

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Two-Tier Venini Murano Glass Sconces

By Venini

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern sconces by Venini. Having a brass frame and two-tier of beautiful glass prisms.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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

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Murano Glass

Pair of Wall Sconces “Torcello” attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s
Pair of Wall Sconces “Torcello” attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s

Pair of Wall Sconces “Torcello” attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An elegant and highly sculptural pair of Venetian wall lights composed of finely worked torcello glass shades mounted on patinated brass supports. The flared, trumpet-shaped diffuser...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconces, 1970
Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconces, 1970

Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconces, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

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

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

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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 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

Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp in Striped Glass and Brass by Venini, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp in Striped Glass and Brass by Venini, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp in Striped Glass and Brass by Venini, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Beautiful small hanging lamp or lantern from Venini glass production in Italy in the 1950s. The glass is handmade and has regular white-blue stripes and a very nice shape. The color...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

21st Century Tolboi, Belboi, Stilboi Floor Lamp in Milk-White / Red by Venini

21st Century Tolboi, Belboi, Stilboi Floor Lamp in Milk-White / Red by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Tall, slender and elegant, it’s Tolboi. Light passes through Milk White glass, spreading its soft yet strong glow, and revealing the tones of Red and Tea that enliven the core of its...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

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

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 Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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

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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

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

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

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

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 Venini, Carlo Scarpa

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

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

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

Anemone Venini 1970 Murano Glkass and Brass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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

VENINI - CARLO SCARPA - Ceiling Light Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy
VENINI - CARLO SCARPA - Ceiling Light Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy

VENINI - CARLO SCARPA - Ceiling Light Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini - Carlo Scarpa - ceiling light Murano glass brass, 1940, Italy.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Eliche Glass Wall Sconces
Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Eliche Glass Wall Sconces

Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Eliche Glass Wall Sconces

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

A striking pair of Italian wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1970s. These sculptural fixtures are composed of layered hand-blown Eliche Murano glass elements i...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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 Venini, Carlo Scarpa

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

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

Venini Dome Flush Mount, Belgium, 1960

By Venini

Located in Bronx, NY

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

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

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Crystal, Aluminum, Brass

Italian modern yellow glass chandelier Firenze, Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990
Italian modern yellow glass chandelier Firenze, Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990

Italian modern yellow glass chandelier Firenze, Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern yellow glass chandelier Firenze, Ettore Sottsass for Venini, 1990. Florence model chandelier composed of a series of transparent and yellow glass spheres of different ...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Large Argea Table Lamp in Straw Yellow w/ White Shade
Venini Large Argea Table Lamp in Straw Yellow w/ White Shade

Venini Large Argea Table Lamp in Straw Yellow w/ White Shade

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Table lamp hand-blown glass, with submerged gold leaves. Year of Manufacture: 2000 Metal: Gold Plated Color: Crystal with gold leaves, shade Straw Yellow glass Light Source: 1 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Esprit Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit 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

Materials

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

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

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

Pair of Venini sconce, Murano cut glass, Italy, 1970
Pair of Venini sconce, Murano cut glass, Italy, 1970

Pair of Venini sconce, Murano cut glass, Italy, 1970

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very nice pair of wall lights attributed to venini produced in italy in the 70s. Murano glass and black lacquered metal structure. Unique object that will illuminate wonderfully and ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass, Cut Glass

Original Murano chandelier Calla Lily by Venini, Italy 1960s
Original Murano chandelier Calla Lily by Venini, Italy 1960s

Original Murano chandelier Calla Lily by Venini, Italy 1960s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

The unique Murano chandelier Calla or Lily by Venini was made in Italy in the 1960s. Beautiful chandelier with glass flowers that seem to fall from a chrome stand. This lamp with its...

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

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Metal

Set of 4 Mid-Century Blue & White Murano Glass Cylindrical Pendants by Venini
Set of 4 Mid-Century Blue & White Murano Glass Cylindrical Pendants by Venini

Set of 4 Mid-Century Blue & White Murano Glass Cylindrical Pendants by Venini

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

A set of four Mid-Century Modernist cylindrical pendant chandeliers, crafted from hand-blown Murano blue and white glass, signed Venini, Italy, circa 1960. These exquisite pendants h...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Battery Lamp in Amber, Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch
Venini Battery Lamp in Amber, Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch

Venini Battery Lamp in Amber, Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Skillful glasswork gives back this object a slight movement, as if it were suspended in space. Its iconic silhouette comes from an exclusive archival prototype and brings a playful t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Italian Design Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps
1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Italian Design Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps

1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Italian Design Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

Wall lamps _ Set of 5 Toni Zuccheri Venini 1960 Clear and Amber Murano glass White metal frame and brass screws. Perfect Working Order Glass in perfect condiction    

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

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 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

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...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini Italy production Tessuto tissue  ceiling lamp Diaz De Santilana years '70
Venini Italy production Tessuto tissue  ceiling lamp Diaz De Santilana years '70

Venini Italy production Tessuto tissue ceiling lamp Diaz De Santilana years '70

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Biella, IT

Venini Italy production "Tessuto" tissue ceiling lamp by Diaz De Santilana in years '70.. for the tessuti series I really want to specify that this is an original Venini "tissue" in...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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.