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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
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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Anemone Table Lamp by Venini
Anemone Table Lamp by Venini

Anemone Table Lamp by Venini

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian table lamp with hand blown cream Murano glass globe and brown Murano glass stripes / Designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini / Made in Italy circa 1960s Me...

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of sconces designed by venini and produced in italy in the 70s. Murano glass with gilt metal frames that enhance light reflection. They cast a warm, sparkling glow, ad...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1958-1960 A rare and historically significant wall sconce by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, the Poliedri modules - individual hand-bl...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Venini Tiaraluce Large Table Light in Light Pink by Francesco Lucchese

Venini Tiaraluce Large Table Light in Light Pink by Francesco Lucchese

By Francesco Lucchese, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tiaraluce table lamp, designed by Francesco Lucchese and manufactured by Venini, is available in two different sizes and colors. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 19 cm, H 48 cm.    

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini, Murano, Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa c1960
Venini, Murano, Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa c1960

Venini, Murano, Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa c1960

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in London, GB

Beautiful 'Poliedri' chandelier designed by Tobia Scarpa for Venini, Murano in the 1960s The clear glass Poliedri pieces create a lovely soft diffused light.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Chandelier in Trefoil Glass Produced by Venini, 1960s
Chandelier in Trefoil Glass Produced by Venini, 1960s

Chandelier in Trefoil Glass Produced by Venini, 1960s

By Venini

Located in taranto, IT

Splendid original venini 60s chandelier, a cascade of trefoil glass of mixed shades of amber and white arranged on several levels, elegant, harmonious, timeless overall height just under 70 centimeters, carefully and scrupulously preserved, in excellent storage conditions, all pendants are without damage there are 43 glasses in all 28 pieces of 24cm and 15 pieces of 12cm diameter of the chandelier 40...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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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

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Glass

1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Space Age Murano Glass Square Wall Sconce
1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Space Age Murano Glass Square Wall Sconce

1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini Space Age Murano Glass Square Wall Sconce

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This stunning piece is a 1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini "Corteccia" Murano Glass Wall Sconce, a striking example of Space Age Italian design and Murano glass artistry. The light fixt...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Venini Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini Italy
Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini Italy

Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Carlo Nason, Venini Italy

By Venini, Carlo Nason

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Amazing flush mount chandelier crafted in curved molded Murano Glass on a gilded brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Glass Sconces

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Toni Zuccheri For Venini Murano glass sconces. This large pair of Italian Murano sconces have chrome structures, long oval tubular glass with each having 3 Edison based sockets. These chic midcentury Murano sconces...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Polyhedral Pendant w/ Geometric Brushed Aluminum
Mid-Century Modernist Polyhedral Pendant w/ Geometric Brushed Aluminum

Mid-Century Modernist Polyhedral Pendant w/ Geometric Brushed Aluminum

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the esteemed atelier of Venini in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superla...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Aluminum

Original vintage wall lamp Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s
Original vintage wall lamp Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

Original vintage wall lamp Tronchi by Venini, Italy 1960s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful original vintage wall lamp Tronchi by Venini made in Italy in the 1960s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing inno...

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

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Table Lamp by Venini, Primordiale Series, Italy, 2011
Murano Glass Table Lamp by Venini, Primordiale Series, Italy, 2011

Murano Glass Table Lamp by Venini, Primordiale Series, Italy, 2011

By Venini, Sandro Chia

Located in Glasgow, GB

This Murano glass table lamp by Venini, designed as part of the Primordiale series and dated 2011, exemplifies contemporary Venetian glassmaking through its sculptural presence and m...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Gold Plate, Brass

Two Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1995
Two Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1995

Two Modern Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1995

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

2 Beautiful hand-blown Murano glass table lamps in a unique design in aqua and blue colors. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1995. The glass shade is signed...

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1990s Italian Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Six Vintage Italian Sconces with Clear Tronchi Murano Glass by Venini
Six Vintage Italian Sconces with Clear Tronchi Murano Glass by Venini

Six Vintage Italian Sconces with Clear Tronchi Murano Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian Wall Lights with 12 clear murano glasses blown in Tronchi technique, mounted on antiqued gold metal frames, designed by Venini, circa 1960s. Made in Italy.

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

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

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Mid-Century Modern chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in Murano glass, circa 1950-1960.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Paolo Venini Braided Diamointe Table lamp for Venini Italy, 1940c.
Paolo Venini Braided Diamointe Table lamp for Venini Italy, 1940c.

Paolo Venini Braided Diamointe Table lamp for Venini Italy, 1940c.

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Chicago, IL

Venini Braided Diamante Table Lamp, Model 9034, Italy, c. 1940 A rare and elegant mid-century table lamp by Paolo Venini for Venini, featuring a hand-blown glass body in a distinctiv...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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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 Fungo Pendant Light in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli
Venini Fungo Pendant Light in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli

Venini Fungo Pendant Light in Gray and White by Massimo Vignelli

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Glass hanging pendant or suspension light with an interesting shape and two-tone coloring. Its sleek design and muted color pallette make it a modern, simple and understated lighting...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Striped Glass Pendant Fixture, Italy
Venini Striped Glass Pendant Fixture, Italy

Venini Striped Glass Pendant Fixture, Italy

By Venini

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive Venini Italian Glass Fixture in milk and chrome yellow vertical stripes. Excellent condition. 1960's Italy. 13.5" high, 11" wide at widest, 5" at top. 22" original wiri...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Anni Trenta Luce Large Wall Applique by Venini in White Murano Glass
Anni Trenta Luce Large Wall Applique by Venini in White Murano Glass

Anni Trenta Luce Large Wall Applique by Venini in White Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Beautiful and large "Anni Trenta" wall applique in white Murano glass. This very nice shaped lamp is designed and manufactured by Venini 1997. These particular appliques are manufact...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

VENINI Oval Blu Chandelier Murano Glass Iron Wood 1930 Italy
VENINI Oval Blu Chandelier Murano Glass Iron Wood 1930 Italy

VENINI Oval Blu Chandelier Murano Glass Iron Wood 1930 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Exceptional and rare 1930s Blue Oval Murano glass chandelier ...chandelier height adjustable.

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Late 20th Century Italian Other Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

VENINI CHANDELIER MuRANO GLASS BRASS 1970 ITALY
VENINI CHANDELIER MuRANO GLASS BRASS 1970 ITALY

VENINI CHANDELIER MuRANO GLASS BRASS 1970 ITALY

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

BELLISSIMO LAMPADARIO IN VETRO DI MURANO IRIDESCENTE del 1970 La parte in vetro è alta 70cm Proveniente da una villa Milanese

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1970s Italian Other Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano 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 Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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

Venini Esprit Toni Zuccheri XL Original Glass Flower Chandelier, Italy 1970
Venini Esprit Toni Zuccheri XL Original Glass Flower Chandelier, Italy 1970

Venini Esprit Toni Zuccheri XL Original Glass Flower Chandelier, Italy 1970

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Vienna, AT

Original vintage majestic 39" Esprit ball chandelier in wonderful refurbished condition, Venini 1960-1969 One of kind unique giant Esprit chandelier...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass, Steel, Nickel

Round Lantern Brass Gold and Murano Glass Venini Design, 1950s
Round Lantern Brass Gold and Murano Glass Venini Design, 1950s

Round Lantern Brass Gold and Murano Glass Venini Design, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Round Lantern brass gold and murano glass Venini design 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Venini Murano Glass Chandelier
Vintage Venini Murano Glass Chandelier

Vintage Venini Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Elegant and sculptural Murano glass chandelier by Venini, Italy, 1970s. This pendant features a dense arrangement of vertically suspended clear glass tubes that form a cylindrical sh...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Venini Wall Lamps 3 Levels Triedri Crystals Italy, 1970
Pair of Venini Wall Lamps 3 Levels Triedri Crystals Italy, 1970

Pair of Venini Wall Lamps 3 Levels Triedri Crystals Italy, 1970

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb large pair of venini sconces produced in italy in the 70s. Murano glass on 3 levels and gilded metal structure. Unique object that will illuminate wonderfully and bring a real...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal

A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light
A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light

A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light

By Venini

Located in London, GB

A large 1960s Venini Murano glass ball “Tessuto” swirl pendant light white swirling line design on an opaque background. With solid brass top and ring. Re wired with new brass fitti...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

1 of the 4 Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s
1 of the 4 Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s

1 of the 4 Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 4 Murano wall sconces each wall sconce features four crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Di...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

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

Materials

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

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Glass

21st Century Ettore Sottsass Darpanah Table Lamp in LightPink/MilkWhite/Sapphire

21st Century Ettore Sottsass Darpanah Table Lamp in LightPink/MilkWhite/Sapphire

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in murano, IT

Appealing in shape and glow, it is tinged with a hint of Sapphire and Pink. Darpanah fascinates the viewer. Its powerful aesthetics urged Ettore Sottsass to turn to Sanskrit for insp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

"Membrane" table lamp by Tony Zuccheri for Venini circa 1960
"Membrane" table lamp by Tony Zuccheri for Venini circa 1960

"Membrane" table lamp by Tony Zuccheri for Venini circa 1960

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

Venini is one of the most famous and luxurious brand of Murano glass lightings. It collaborated with Toni Zuccheri since the beginning of 1960's. From this association came out the "...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Four Modern Murano Table Lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
Four Modern Murano Table Lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994

Four Modern Murano Table Lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful table lamps in pink hand-blown murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". We have the original boxe...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini, Chandelier, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Venini, Chandelier, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s

Venini, Chandelier, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s

By Venini

Located in High Point, NC

A metal and blown Murano glass chandelier produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1950s. With manufacturer label. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3" H x 2.75" Diameter Socket takes standard ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Large and rare white Murano glass pendant lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
Large and rare white Murano glass pendant lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

Large and rare white Murano glass pendant lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This large white blown glass pendant lamp was designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in the 1960's. It was made in 2 sizes with a height of 35 cm and 51 cm. This lamp is the large a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Sigaro Fixture
Venini Sigaro Fixture

Venini Sigaro Fixture

By Venini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Venini Sigaro Hanging Fixture Latimo and Fasce Glass Decoration

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1950s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Ratrih Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Ratrih Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Ratrih floor lamp by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered edition for year Year of manufacture: 1994-2017 Marble base Color: Milk-white/black Measurements: Ø 18.11", H 66.92" 1 x...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Franco Luce for Venini Murano Calla Lily Wall Sconces
Franco Luce for Venini Murano Calla Lily Wall Sconces

Franco Luce for Venini Murano Calla Lily Wall Sconces

By Franco Luce, Venini

Located in North Miami, FL

These classic Venini wall lights by Franco Luce are sleek and elegant white Murano in the style of a Calla Lily. Mounted on a lovely oval chrome wall mount, the single bulb illumina...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Vintage Italian Chandelier in Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Vintage Italian Chandelier in Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Vintage Italian Chandelier in Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Venini

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian Murano glass chandelier by Venini. Italian chandelier from the 1960s, designed by Toni Zuccheri and made by Venini. Hand made Murano glass pieces with cross section, texture...

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

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Metal, Chrome

Rare large Venini Murano chandelier Trilobo
Rare large Venini Murano chandelier Trilobo

Rare large Venini Murano chandelier Trilobo

By Venini

Located in Eindhoven, NL

A very beautiful Murano chandelier 'Trilobo' by Venini. With 5 lights. Decorated with transparent and soft coloured Murano glass pendants, held by metal chains suspended on white la...

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

Materials

Metal

21st Century Tappeto Volante Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Tappeto Volante Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Nastri 905.03 SOSP CRISTALLO Additional information: Material: glass Colour: crystal Light source: 3 x max 12W LED R7S Finishes: chrome metal Dimensions: W 120 x H 35 cm

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

Pair of Clear Ridged Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 1970
Pair of Clear Ridged Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 1970

Pair of Clear Ridged Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful halfround ridged glass wall sconces with brass details. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The glass...

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

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Chrome

Wall Lamp "Bambu" in Murano Glass by Venini, Italy 1970s
Wall Lamp "Bambu" in Murano Glass by Venini, Italy 1970s

Wall Lamp "Bambu" in Murano Glass by Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in Hellouw, NL

There is a quiet elegance in the way Murano glass captures and transforms light. This wall lamp, known as the “Bambu” model and produced by Venini, reflects the Venetian glassmaker’s...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Italian Mid-Century Murano Ball Glass Pendant Lamp by Toni Zuccheri, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Murano Ball Glass Pendant Lamp by Toni Zuccheri, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Murano Ball Glass Pendant Lamp by Toni Zuccheri, 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Stylish Italian mid-century blown Murano glass, ball shape pendant lamp designed by Toni Zuccheri in the 1960s per Venini fashion house and named th...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Large Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Sconces, 1970
Pair of Large Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Sconces, 1970

Pair of Large Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Sconces, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Pair of eautiful triangle shaped glass wall sconces featuring multiple long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end p...

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

Materials

Brass

Venini Chandelier "Pastorale" 1972 Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano Glass
Venini Chandelier "Pastorale" 1972 Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano Glass

Venini Chandelier "Pastorale" 1972 Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano Glass

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Munster, NRW

You have the rare opportunity to acquire an absolutely stunning modern chandelier from the house of Venini, Italy. The magnificent model "Pastorale" with the catalog number 966 - wi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Large Original 'CALZA' Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1960's
Large Original 'CALZA' Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1960's

Large Original 'CALZA' Glass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1960's

By Venini

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Original large Venini glass chandelier. Italy, Murano, 1960. A large chandelier with hand-blown "CALZA" amber and clear glass tubes. Made in Murano Italy. Metal frames with glass ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Venini Zoe Small Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas
Venini Zoe Small Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Small Table Lamp in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

By Venini, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zoe table lamp in violet shades of glass. Its shape is reminiscent of a lantern and brightens any living space with its bold red color. Also available in oth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy
“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights, 1948 - 1949, Italy

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

“Mori” by Fulvio Bianconi, pair of blown glass wall lights. Murano glass wall sconces, Moro model, designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, circa 1948 – 49. The stylized figure, dress...

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

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Blown Glass

Anemone Flush Mount by Venini
Anemone Flush Mount by Venini

Anemone Flush Mount by Venini

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian flush mount with a hand blown cream Murano glass shade and brown stripes / Designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: di...

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Argea Small Table Lamp in Gold by Venini
Argea Small Table Lamp in Gold by Venini

Argea Small Table Lamp in Gold by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Table lamp in handblown glass with submerged gold leaves and gold plated metal finishes. Beautiful atop any table, desk or credenza. Also available in various sizes and colors. Li...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art 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.