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
Midcentury Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Midcentury wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri
Brass structure with Murano glass diffusers.
Produced by Venini Italy in 1960s.
Measures: Height 1...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Peter Marino Parallelo Small Pendant in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass
By Peter Marino, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parallelo Murano glass small pendant in crystal with black and tea bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of crystal or tea of the rectan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Table Lamp 'Boletus' by Mario Ticco for Venini, Italy 1970s
By Mario Ticcò, Venini
Located in Hellouw, NL
We are in love with this Table Lamp 'Boletus' by Mario Ticco for Venini; a striking piece that epitomizes Italian design excellence from the 1970s. This exquisite lamp is not merely ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
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Murano Glass
21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 3-Light Wall Sconce in Multicolour
By Venini, Gio Ponti
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
MCM "Fazzoletto" Chandelier in "Zanfirico" Glass by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern pendant light or lantern designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini in white Murano glass.
The shade of the chandelier is called "Fazzoletto" that translate...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano Glass, circa 1960
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano glass, circa 1960 from the 'Membrana' series.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Peter Marino Cilindro Medium Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass
By Peter Marino, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cilindro Murano glass medium pendant in crystal with black bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of crystal or tea of the cylindrical sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Ettore Sottsass Collection Kiritam Table Lamp in Aquamarine/Milk-Wh
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
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
Venini Balloton Table Light in Aquamarine with Shade
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Balloton table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different colors and features an handmade blown glass body with fabric shade. Indoor use only.
Dime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
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Blown Glass
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.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Mid Century Murano Blown 'Maculato' White Flush Mounts Signed By Venini
By Venini
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful set of hand made and blown Murano glass flush mount ceiling fixtures with a rare effect of "Maculato" on the surface. This effect required a skilled glass maker to make e...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Venini Toni Zuccheri 1960s rational minimalist Murano glass wall lamp
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini Toni Zuccheri 1960s rational minimalist Murano glass wall lamp
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
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
Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Messing Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful chandelier featuring five tiers of multiple long crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with messing details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces.
Cl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
21st Century Balloton Lamp Wall Light in Grey by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The latest re-edition features bright new elements, complex shapes and different uses. But it stays true to the Balloton technique, which lends a unique ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Venini Toni Zuccheri Chandelier Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini Toni Zuccheri chandelier Murano glass brass 1950 Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Steel
Venini Stilboi Wall Light in Tea
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall light in handmade-blown glass.
Year of manufacture: 1995
Metal: Gold plated
Available colors: Milk white/crystal/tea
Measurements: 11.82” - 5.90” H, 5.90”
Code: 847.19.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Triedri Wall Light in 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
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
Monumental Italian Wall Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and beautiful pair of Murano glass sconces made by Venini in the 70s.
This is a pair of appliques of great impact . Designed by the most important Venetian glass manufacturing...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Venini Polyhedral Drum Chandelier, Italy 1950s
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Venini Polyhedral drum shaped chandelier with several tiers of rose and clear crystals. Italy, circa 1950's.
Condition commensurate with age. Imperfections on a some crystals - Sold...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Spiral Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Italian Venini Murano "Triedri" cascade chandelier, manufactured, circa 1970s.
It is decorated with 81 long amber and clear crystal triedro glass tubes on a chrome metal structure.
...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Large set Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Ice Glass, Italy 1960s.
By Venini
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Ice Glass, Italy 1960s.
We have beautiful Venini Wall chandeliers from the 1960s for sale, each featuring hand-blown Murano glass in i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Chandelier Murano 12 Lights 1940, Color Ambra Red Profiles, Round Shape, Glass
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional 1940 chandelier. Murano Venini. Amber red borders.
Category
1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Peter Marino Rotondo Small Ceiling Lamp in Crystal, Tea and Black Murano Glass
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rotondo Murano glass small ceiling lamp in crystal with black and tea bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of crystal or tea of the sph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Zoe Large Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
By Venini, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zoe pendant lamp, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas and manufactured by Venini, features a lantern shape. Available in two different sizes. Indoor use only.
Dimensions: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
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
Venini Tree. of Chandeliers Murano Glass Brass, 1940
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Refined tree chandeliers Venini Murano glass and brass, 1940.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Mid-Century Venini Chandelier featuring Murano ice glass, Italy, 1960s.
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Mid-Century Venini Chandelier featuring Murano ice glass, Italy, 1960s.
We have an exquisite large Venini chandelier from the 1960s available for sale. This stunning piece fea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Sconces Smoke Murano Glass by Pierre Cardin for Venini, Italy, 1970s
By Venini, Pierre Cardin
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Pair of wall lights lamps sconces or ceiling flush mount in smoke Murano glass, white lacquered metal and mirror wall back plate by the french designer Pierre Cardin for the ita...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Venini Curved Sconces
By Venini
Located in Austin, TX
Italian hand blown Murano glass sconces by Venini made of eight curved rods in clear glass with a deep black glass core in the ‘Filigrana’ technique. The light bounces beautifully of...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
21st Century Firenze Flush Light in Crystal/Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
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
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
Venini murano glass floor lamp model n° 529 attributed to Carlo Scarpa 1942
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Renens, CH
Model n° 529 floor lamp attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1942.
A masterpiece of early 1940's Venetian glass craftsmanship.
Base and structure in transparent "Rigato tondo" mur...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
Venini Chandelier Rare, Murano Glass 1955 Iron Metal, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini rare chandelier Murano glass 1955 iron metal, Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Monumental Venini Tiered Clear and Amber Tronchi Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Venini tiered clear and amber Tronchi glass chandelier. A few glass pieces have minor chips or cracks. There are 20 sockets total.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Metal Brass 1940 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Chandelier VENINI.
Category
1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage 1960s Murano Glass Chandeliers in Amber
By Venini
Located in Berlin, BE
Pair of 1960s chandelier in clear and amber tinted Murano glass. Three E14 fittings.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
VENINI Pulegoso Glass N 3 Appliques Metal Crome Opaline Glass 1940 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
N. Three 1940 VENINI Appliques In Pulegoso Glass
Category
1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Venini Ice Blue Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Venini Murano glass chandelier. Cascading “triedri” prisms in both ice blue and clear glass dangle from chains attached to the flush mount canopy. Several extra prisms included. Fl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Doge Shape 1 Long Chandeliers in Améthyste by Napoleone Martinuzzi
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in murano, IT
DOGE 839.00 AM H.120
Additional information:
Material: Glass
Colour: Améthyste
Light Source: 1 x max 12W LED E27
Finishes: Gold plated metal
Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 120 cm
Ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Venini Battery Lamp in Milk-White, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Metal
21st Century Diamantei Extra Large Chandeliers in Gold Leaf Crystal/Crystal
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Exquisitely Baroque in style, regal in appearance, and available in a variety of sizes and colors, it is the undisputed star of any setting. A series of alternating soft and sharp cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
21st Century Balloton Ceiling Lamp Shape 2 in Grey by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The latest re-edition features bright new elements, complex shapes and different uses. But it stays true to the Balloton technique, which lends a unique texture – pleasant to the eye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Venini Sconce Murano Glass Metal 1940 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI Sconce.
Category
1940s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Reticello Glass Chandelier by Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass chandelier decorated in reticello glass, made by Venini Glass and Att. to be designed by Carlo Scarpa. An elegant spherical design with br...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tomaso Buzzi Sconces for Venini
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Early four of sconces by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Venini Triedri Chandelier Murano Glass Iron 1960 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini “Triedri” chandelier Murano glass iron 1960 Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Glass
Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1960s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
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 revi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
White Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Venini
By Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A captivating example of 1970s Italian lighting design, this vintage mushroom table lamp is attributed to Venini and showcases the impeccable artistry of Murano glasswork. Hand-blown...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Table Lamps “Triptych“ Murano Glass Metal, 1965, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini table lamps “Triptych“ Murano glass metal, 1965, Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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 Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting
Materials
Brass
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.
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Questions About Venini Lighting
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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.
- Where is Venini glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Venini 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.