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

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

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Marcello Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Marcello Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

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

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Blown 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

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Blown 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

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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

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

21st Century Blown Glass Balloton Table Lamp in Red by Venini

21st Century Blown Glass Balloton Table Lamp in Red 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

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

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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

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Murano Glass, Stained Glass

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 2-Light Wall Sconce in Coral / Crystal

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 2-Light Wall Sconce in Coral / Crystal

By Venini, Gio Ponti

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

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Glass

Pair of Venini Murano Glass Pendant Lamps by Carlo Scarpa, 1950s
Pair of Venini Murano Glass Pendant Lamps by Carlo Scarpa, 1950s

Pair of Venini Murano Glass Pendant Lamps by Carlo Scarpa, 1950s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Piacenza, Italy

An elegant pair of Murano glass pendant lamps produced by Venini in the 1950s, by Carlo Scarpa. Each lamp features a finely crafted reticello glass globe, showcasing the delicate cr...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Esprit Extra Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Extra Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

2 Venini Sigaro Hanging Fixtures
2 Venini Sigaro Hanging Fixtures

2 Venini Sigaro Hanging Fixtures

By Venini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A matched pair of Venini Sigaro Hanging Fixtures Latimo and Fasce Glass Decoration Rich Colors

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Murano Glass Chandelier "4035," Italy
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Murano Glass Chandelier "4035," Italy

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Murano Glass Chandelier "4035," Italy

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Naples, IT

Suspension "reed" lamp, model 4035, designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini around 1954-1955. This design piece is made of blown Murano glass, featuring a vertical glass rod pattern...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

VENINI - MASSIMO VIGNELLI - Murano glass chandelier - ITALY 1950s.
VENINI - MASSIMO VIGNELLI - Murano glass chandelier - ITALY 1950s.

VENINI - MASSIMO VIGNELLI - Murano glass chandelier - ITALY 1950s.

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI -MASSIMO VIGNELLI - beautiful original murano glass chandelier 1950s . Perfect condition ,has been electrified and cleaned the brass

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

Materials

Brass

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

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Glass

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

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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

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Glass

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

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

By Christoph Palme, Palwa, Venini

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

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

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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

21st Century Diamantei Extra Large Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/Grass Green

21st Century Diamantei Extra Large Chandeliers in Amber Yellow/Grass Green

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 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

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

Materials

Gold Plate, Chrome

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 Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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

Hollywood Regency. Murano glass table lamp by Venini, Italy, 1970s
Hollywood Regency. Murano glass table lamp by Venini, Italy, 1970s

Hollywood Regency. Murano glass table lamp by Venini, Italy, 1970s

By F. Fabbian, De Majo, Leucos, Venini, Vistosi

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Hollywood Regency style table lamp by Venini, Italy, 1970s. Hand-blown Murano glass base in the shape of a vase in milky white tone, with a dark red organic swirling stripe. Upper st...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Large Wall Light in Straw-Yellow by Venini

21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Large Wall Light in Straw-Yellow 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

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 2-Light Wall Sconce in Green/Opalin Mole

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.81 2-Light Wall Sconce in Green/Opalin Mole

By Venini, Gio Ponti

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini 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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

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

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Long 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

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Glass

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Poliedri applique, suspension lamp and wall sconce, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, were originally designed in 1958. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 81 cm, H...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

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

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

By I M Lab, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Like notes breaking through the silence and creating rhythm, glass flows through metal structures, turning into lanterns. Rhythm, designed by I M Lab, is the quintessence of the art ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Toni Zuccheri "Membrana" Murano Glass Pendant for Venini, Italy, circa 1968
Toni Zuccheri "Membrana" Murano Glass Pendant for Venini, Italy, circa 1968

Toni Zuccheri "Membrana" Murano Glass Pendant for Venini, Italy, circa 1968

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Lisse, NL

Handcrafted and stylish pendant light with rarest patterns for your stairwell, hallway or bedroom. A rare and iconic "Membrana" pendant light designed by acclaimed Italian architect...

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

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Wire, Metal, Nickel

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

Applique Murano Glass by Venini, 1940

By Venini

Located in Milan, Italy

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

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Murano Glass

21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Large Table Lamp in Milk-White by Venini

21st Century Anni Trenta Luce Large Table Lamp 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

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

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

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana  for Venini 1960
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana  for Venini 1960

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini 1960

By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Milan, Italy

A beautiful Murano glass chandelier with painted metal structure designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and produced by Venini in circa 1960.

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Long Chandeliers in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

21st Century Doge Shape 1 Long Chandeliers in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi

Located in murano, IT

DOGE 839.00 H.120 TP 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

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Glass

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

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

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

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

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Glass

Several Wall Sconces with 6 Rods Clear Glass and Chrome, Italy
Several Wall Sconces with 6 Rods Clear Glass and Chrome, Italy

Several Wall Sconces with 6 Rods Clear Glass and Chrome, Italy

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful wall sconces of 6 crystal glass pipes with chrome details. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces in the style of Venini. Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order a...

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

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Chrome

Venini Battery Lamp in Milk-White, Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch
Venini Battery Lamp in Milk-White, Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

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

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Brass

Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini
Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini

Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini

By Peter Marino, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Cilindro 893.65 Peter Marino’s work is notoriously provocative. The Rotondo, Cilindro, and Parallelo lamps are no exception: using the “Fasce” technique, the artist hot-works colour...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Esprit Flush Mount by Venini
Murano Esprit Flush Mount by Venini

Murano Esprit Flush Mount by Venini

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare and striking original vintage Esprit flush mount by Venini, explosion of hand blown clear and amber Murano glass flowers and stars, mounted on nickel frame / Designed by Venini ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Nickel

Pair of Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Squared Murano Tronchis
Pair of Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Squared Murano Tronchis

Pair of Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Squared Murano Tronchis

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

A striking and highly sculptural pair of wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1970s. Each fixture is composed of thick hand-blown Murano glass elements with a dee...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Two Tones Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Two Tones Murano Glass Wall Sconces

Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Two Tones Murano Glass Wall Sconces

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

An elegant pair of Italian wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini during the 1970s. Each fixture features a sculptural arrangement of hand-blown Murano glass elements in a...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano 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

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Glass

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

21st Century Esprit Ceiling 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

Materials

Glass

21st Century Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana E Massimiliano Fuksas

21st Century Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana E Massimiliano Fuksas

By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini

Located in murano, IT

From the ancient tracks of desert rocks to present-day Venice. Zoe – designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas in 2014 – is a paradigm, a place where different times and spaces com...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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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 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

21st Century Diamantei Large Chandeliers in Gold Leaf Crystal/Crystal by Venini

21st Century Diamantei Large Chandeliers in Gold Leaf Crystal/Crystal by Venini

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 Pendant Light Cluster in Crystal / Grey /Indigo

21st Century, Balloton Pendant Light Cluster in Crystal / Grey /Indigo

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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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.