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

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

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

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

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

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Renens, CH

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Blown Glass Neoclassic Chandelier Design by Carlo Scarpa Venini Official

Murano Blown Glass Neoclassic Chandelier Design by Carlo Scarpa Venini Official

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Venini’s artistic director for more than a decade, Carlo Scarpa deeply influenced the company’s production, managing to merge his own intellectual vision with the highly refined tech...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in murano, IT

A work of art. More than that, a myth. Gio Ponti 99.80 owes its undisputed modernity and originality to the boundless creativity of its creator, Gio Ponti. Its uniqueness lies in its...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

1 of 2 Mid Century Murano Glass Chandelier "Waterfall" by Venini, Italy 1970s
1 of 2 Mid Century Murano Glass Chandelier "Waterfall" by Venini, Italy 1970s

1 of 2 Mid Century Murano Glass Chandelier "Waterfall" by Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in Beograd, RS

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

21st Century Carlo Scarpa 99.37 Floor Lamp in Crystal by Carlo Scarpa

21st Century Carlo Scarpa 99.37 Floor Lamp in Crystal by Carlo Scarpa

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

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

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

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

Applique Murano Glass by Venini, 1940
Applique Murano Glass by Venini, 1940

Applique Murano Glass by Venini, 1940

By Venini

Located in Asti, Piemonte

Wall lamp in Murano glass by Venini, 1940.The applique is made up of several glass modules to be inserted inside a brass structure.There is no electrical system which can be made on ...

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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Cristal and Yellow "Quilt" Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini (4 available)
Cristal and Yellow "Quilt" Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini (4 available)

Cristal and Yellow "Quilt" Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini (4 available)

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Hellouw, NL

A composition of textured glass and warm light, the “Quilt” wall lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini captures the experimental spirit of Murano lighting during the 1970s. Conceived as p...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

1 of the 2 Mario Ticco Glass Spiral 'Boletus' Table Lamps by Venini, Italy 1970
1 of the 2 Mario Ticco Glass Spiral 'Boletus' Table Lamps by Venini, Italy 1970

1 of the 2 Mario Ticco Glass Spiral 'Boletus' Table Lamps by Venini, Italy 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 2 great 'Boletus' spiral table lamp by Venini, Italy 1970. This lamp brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful details, it offers a...

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

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Art Glass

1 of the 3 XL Clear Gold Glass Flush Mounts in the Style of Venini, Italy 1970
1 of the 3 XL Clear Gold Glass Flush Mounts in the Style of Venini, Italy 1970

1 of the 3 XL Clear Gold Glass Flush Mounts in the Style of Venini, Italy 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful XL glass flush mounts featuring several long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with beautiful details and brass 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 Veliero Floor Lamp in Crystal/Milk-White by Tadao Ando

21st Century Veliero 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini Argea Wall Light in Milk White with Chrome Hardware

Venini Argea Wall Light in Milk White with Chrome Hardware

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wall light in handmade blown glass. Year of manufacture: 2000 Metal: Chromium-plated Light source: 1 x max 100W E27 Color: Milk white/crystal silver leaves Measurements: 9” 4....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
Poliedri Chandelier by Venini

Poliedri Chandelier by Venini

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian chandelier with hand blown polyhedron/polyhedral shaped Murano glasses in clear, light pink, and light green colors, designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, made in Ital...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 8-Light Chandeliers in Grey

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 8-Light Chandeliers in Grey

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

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

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Glass

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

Materials

Metal

Studio Venini Spherical Table Lamp Model "Pallotta", Murano, 1970s
Studio Venini Spherical Table Lamp Model "Pallotta", Murano, 1970s

Studio Venini Spherical Table Lamp Model "Pallotta", Murano, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A rare and beautiful table lamp from the ''Pallotta'' series in talpa glass and polychrome hand blowed glass balls inside. Designed by Studio Venini during the 1970s this table la...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Abaco Shape 2, 3 Sphere Suspension Light in Crystal/Milk-White

21st Century Abaco Shape 2, 3 Sphere Suspension Light in Crystal/Milk-White

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Calculations, numbers, man’s endless attempt to rationalize an otherwise intuitive world. All this enclosed in a unique work by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. Crafted with sph...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Poliedri Wall Light in Crystal by Carlo Scarpa

21st Century Poliedri Wall Light in Crystal by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Poliedri 951.27 APPLIQUE CR Additional Information: Color: Crystal Light Source: 2 x max 8W LED E14 Finishes: Chrome metal Dimensions: W 27 x D 27 x H 39 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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 ...

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

Materials

Brass

21st Century Fragments Small Wall Light in Multicolour by Fernando

21st Century Fragments Small Wall Light in Multicolour by Fernando

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Born and reborn from glass. This work by Fernando and Humberto Campana perfectly reflects the Brazilian spirit: in transformation and creativity, it finds a way to fight and emerge from the crisis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

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 Esprit Medium Suspension Swing Lamp in Crystal

Venini Esprit Medium Suspension Swing Lamp in Crystal

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Esprit” is an explosion of flowers and stars in handblown, handcrafted glass. Designed to illuminate, shine, sparkle and excite, “Esprit” is ideal for all type of interior. Year of Manufacture: 1970 Suspension: Swing lamp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Fragments Large Wall Light in Multicolour by Fernando

21st Century Fragments Large Wall Light in Multicolour by Fernando

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Born and reborn from glass. This work by Fernando and Humberto Campana perfectly reflects the Brazilian spirit: in transformation and creativity, it finds a way to fight and emerge from the crisis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Long Chandeliers in Straw-Yellow

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Long Chandeliers in Straw-Yellow

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 Firenze Pendant Light in Multicolour by Ettore Sottsass

21st Century Firenze Pendant Light in Multicolour by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Regardless of their size, small or large, the luminous sculptures by Ettore Sottsass bring to mind the idea and image of the Florentine lily. Revealed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Short Chandeliers in Crystal 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

Tricorno floor lamp, design by L. Diaz DE SANTILLANA for VENINI. 1985
Tricorno floor lamp, design by L. Diaz DE SANTILLANA for VENINI. 1985

Tricorno floor lamp, design by L. Diaz DE SANTILLANA for VENINI. 1985

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Torino, IT

Floor lamp Tricorn, design by Ludovico Diaz DE SANTILLANA for VENINI, blown glass and marble, with light dimmable. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1985 DESIGNER Ludovico Diaz DE SANTILLANA M...

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Marble

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

21st Century Triedri Large 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

Vintage murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s
Vintage murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s

Vintage murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Amazing Murano glass chandelier Tronchi 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, ...

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

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Murano Glass

1 of the 2 Gold-Plated Piramide Venini Flush Mounts, 1970s, Italy
1 of the 2 Gold-Plated Piramide Venini Flush Mounts, 1970s, Italy

1 of the 2 Gold-Plated Piramide Venini Flush Mounts, 1970s, Italy

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

One of the two  gold-plated Venini flush mounts with faceted clear crystal tubes of Murano glass. Modellated in the form of a piramide. The flush mounts are designed and produced by ...

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

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Gold Plate, 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

21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Pendant Light in Milk-White by Venini

21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Pendant Light in Milk-White by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Art Nouveau, Charleston, the dawn of a new design era. The 1930s, celebrated by VENINI in 1997 and wistfully recalled with essential and innovative shapes like those that marked the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Esprit Wall Light in Amber Yellow / Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Wall Light 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

Seven Venini Tronchi Five Point Glass Shades
Seven Venini Tronchi Five Point Glass Shades

Seven Venini Tronchi Five Point Glass Shades

By Murano 5, Venini

Located in New Windsor, NY

Need extra shades? If you own or are trying to sell one of these signature chandeliers or sconces, then you probably need extra shades. Clear glass, five point drop shade, tree bark ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

21st Century Ettore Sottsass Collection Kiritam Table Lamp in Aquamarine/Milk-Wh

21st Century Ettore Sottsass Collection Kiritam Table Lamp in Aquamarine/Milk-Wh

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in murano, IT

Its name evokes its ancient meaning: "crown", from the Sanskrit term kirīṭam. Its shape recalls those of the most worshipped and depicted Hindu deities. But gold gives way to glass. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

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 Anni Trenta Terra Floor Light in Straw Yellow

Venini Anni Trenta Terra Floor Light in Straw Yellow

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Anni Trenta terra floor lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features sinuous lines, clearly reminiscent of the 1930s. Indoor use only. Dimensio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Pair of Venini Chandelier Tubes Murano Art Glass, 1960s Italian Design
Pair of Venini Chandelier Tubes Murano Art Glass, 1960s Italian Design

Pair of Venini Chandelier Tubes Murano Art Glass, 1960s Italian Design

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair Venini chandelier tubes Murano Art glass, 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Trilobi wall sconce, Paolo Venini Murano, Italy 1970s
Trilobi wall sconce, Paolo Venini Murano, Italy 1970s

Trilobi wall sconce, Paolo Venini Murano, Italy 1970s

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

Important Trilobi model wall sconces with glass prisms by Paolo Venini and produced in the 1970s on the island of Murano. Steel frame and transparent Murano glass. There are 8 pane...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

Tomaso Buzzi, Table lamp, prod. Venini 1981
Tomaso Buzzi, Table lamp, prod. Venini 1981

Tomaso Buzzi, Table lamp, prod. Venini 1981

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Rivoli, IT

Murano glass inverted bell table lamp, Prod. Venini 1981. In shades of blue/verse, with gold leaf inserts. Iconic model by Tomaso Buzzi.

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

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

Venini, Flush Mount, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Venini, Flush Mount, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Venini, Flush Mount, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s

By Venini

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and Murano glass flush mount produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.0"H x 10.8"W x 10.8"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) Bulbs Number of...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Lampadario Venini in Ottone e vetro di Murano Azzurro 1950s
Lampadario Venini in Ottone e vetro di Murano Azzurro 1950s

Lampadario Venini in Ottone e vetro di Murano Azzurro 1950s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Lampadario in Ottone e Vetro di Murano 1950 Italia , Bolla in Vetro di Murano di colore Celeste Venini produzione.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Murano Tronchi chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Murano Tronchi chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Murano Tronchi chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An iconic design by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, crafted from hand-blown Murano glass. The characteristic "Tronchi" chalices are blown individually into a wooden mold, giving the glass ...

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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Pair of Large Venini Style Glass Sconces with Triedi Crystals, 1969
Pair of Large Venini Style Glass Sconces with Triedi Crystals, 1969

Pair of Large Venini Style Glass Sconces with Triedi Crystals, 1969

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of Venini style glass sconces with triedi crystals, manufactured in circa 1970 (late 1960s and early 1970s) featuring seven crystals clear glass "triete" prism-rods, each en-gir...

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1770s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s

Venini Midcentury "Tessuto" White and Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid Century White and Crystal "Tessuto" Murano Glass Chandelier. This beautiful object was produced in Italy in the 70s by Venini. Woven Glass created by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in the 1930s; similar to filigree but obtained using very thin reeds joined with alternating colors and flattened to form strips similar to fabric ribbons, joined and manipulated to obtain the desired design. This is an exceptionally beautiful chandelier due to the state of the piece, the size of the light but above all the subtlety of the Tessuto Murano Glass. A stunning piece of lighting with infinite elegance that will complement an art deco or mid-century living room or entryway perfectly. The Chandelier uses a single E26/27 light bulb. Scarpa was born in Venice. Much of his early childhood was spent in Vicenza, where his family moved when he was 2 years old. After his mother's death at the age of 13, he moved with his father and brother to Venice. Carlo attended the Academy of Fine Arts where he concentrated on architectural studies. Graduated from the Academy of Venice, with the title of Professor of Architecture, he was apprenticed to the architect Francesco Rinaldo. Scarpa married Rinaldo's niece, Nini Lazzari (Onorina Lazzari). However, Scarpa refused to take the pro forma...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

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

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1970s 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

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...

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1960s
Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1960s

Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this Murano glass chandelier, a masterpiece crafted in Italy during the 1960s by the renowned designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini &a...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Clear Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Venini, Italy
Pair of Clear Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Venini, Italy

Pair of Clear Glass Brass Wall Sconces by Venini, Italy

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful wall sconces of crystal glass pipes with brass details. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces by Venini. Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order and ready to use....

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

Materials

Glass

Delicate Murano Glass and gilded Brass Tear Drop Chandelier, 1970
Delicate Murano Glass and gilded Brass Tear Drop Chandelier, 1970

Delicate Murano Glass and gilded Brass Tear Drop Chandelier, 1970

By Venini

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful multi-tiered tear drop chandelier composed of a multitude of handblown smooth Murano glass drops hanging from a delicate gilt brass hardware. It's in excellent condition wi...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini 2-Piece Veliero Table Lamp in White and Clear by Tadao Ando

Venini 2-Piece Veliero Table Lamp in White and Clear by Tadao Ando

By Venini, Tadao Ando

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Veliero Tavolo table lamp, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is available in 2 different versions. ""The strictly ruled geometry becomes a Wave with soul that gains ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

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

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

Materials

Crystal

Modernist Venini Patchwork Hand Blown Panel by Toni Zuccheri from 70s
Modernist Venini Patchwork Hand Blown Panel by Toni Zuccheri from 70s

Modernist Venini Patchwork Hand Blown Panel by Toni Zuccheri from 70s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Catania, CT

Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use on the metal parts and no cracks or chips on the glasses. Very rare and luxury Italian wall light designed by Toni Zuccheri a...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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