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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 Esprit Wall Light in Amber Yellow / Crystal by Venini

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

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

21st Century Diamantei Large Chandeliers in Améthyste/Red by Venini

21st Century Diamantei Large Chandeliers in Améthyste/Red 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

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Glass

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

Lampadario Venini in Ottone e vetro di Murano Azzurro 1950s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

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

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Beograd, RS

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

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

Tomaso Buzzi, Table lamp, prod. Venini 1981

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Rivoli, IT

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

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1980s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass

Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s
Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s

Original cascade Murano glass Crystal Prism Chandelier from Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Stunning cascade chandelier made of 73 Murano glass transparent crystals by Venini. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end ...

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

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Murano Glass

Pair of Venini Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, Italy 1940s
Pair of Venini Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, Italy 1940s

Pair of Venini Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, Italy 1940s

By Venini

Located in Milan, IT

A refined pair of Italian flush mount ceiling lights attributed to Venini, dating from the 1940s. Each fixture features a substantial hand-blown clear Murano glass diffuser with an e...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Sconces 1970'
Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Sconces 1970'

Pair of Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Sconces 1970'

By Venini, Carlo Nason

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing pair of glass sconces or wall lights with four layers of curving “triedri” glass prisms on a brass frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy. A dynamic form, changing ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Hollywood Regency Italian Venini Murano Brass Crystal Prism Spiral Chandelier
Hollywood Regency Italian Venini Murano Brass Crystal Prism Spiral Chandelier

Hollywood Regency Italian Venini Murano Brass Crystal Prism Spiral Chandelier

By Venini, Camer Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large and impressive Italian spiral chandelier produced by Camer in the 1970s. It features gold-plated brass framing with crystal glass prisms in a spiral form. Tested and working....

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Venini Carlo Scarpa 12-Light Chandelier in Clear
Venini Carlo Scarpa 12-Light Chandelier in Clear

Venini Carlo Scarpa 12-Light Chandelier in Clear

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Carlo Scarpa chandelier, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1940. Numbered edition, available in three different sizes. Indoor use only. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas
Venini Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

Venini Zoe Small Pendant Light in Violet by Doriana & Massimiliano Fuksas

By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zoe pendant light 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 other colors, sizes and a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Venini Abaco Five-Light Suspension Light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Venini Abaco Five-Light Suspension Light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Abaco five light suspension light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin. Suspension: Ø 7.48” H 231.89” 5 x max 40W E14 – dimmer Year of manuf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Pair of Murano glass wall lights by Venini, Italy, 1940s.
Pair of Murano glass wall lights by Venini, Italy, 1940s.

Pair of Murano glass wall lights by Venini, Italy, 1940s.

By Venini

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Pair of Murano glass wall lights by Venini, Italy, 1940s. Each sconce features a sculptural blown glass shade characterized by a softly undulating, organic form. The surface is enric...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 3 Available
Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 3 Available

Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 3 Available

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian Murano flush mount or wall light with blue details / Made in Italy by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960s Measures: width 16 inches, length 16 inches, height 5 inch...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Tobia Scarpa for Venini 802.1 Pendant
Tobia Scarpa for Venini 802.1 Pendant

Tobia Scarpa for Venini 802.1 Pendant

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Hand blown frosted glass, chromed metal.. *2nd matching pendant available.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

“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

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

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Metal

Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s
Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s

Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in La xara, VC

Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass sconces. Large pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass sconces. This stunning pair of Murano sconces have been newly wired to U.S....

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

1960s Italian Murano Dumbbell Murano Clustered Glass Chandelier by Venini
1960s Italian Murano Dumbbell Murano Clustered Glass Chandelier by Venini

1960s Italian Murano Dumbbell Murano Clustered Glass Chandelier by Venini

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in London, England

1960s Italian Murano clear textured iced glass chandelier by Venini. This stunning vintage chandelier is a remarkable example of Mid-Century Modern Italian lighting design, attribut...

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

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Metal, Chrome, 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

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Brass

Venini Esprit Medium Suspension Swing Lamp in Crystal

Venini Esprit Medium Suspension Swing Lamp in Crystal

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini Short Tappeto Volante Pendant Light in Crystal Glass
Venini Short Tappeto Volante Pendant Light in Crystal Glass

Venini Short Tappeto Volante Pendant Light in Crystal Glass

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tappeto Volante suspension lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the “Nastro” flat component, striped and hand-drawn. The “Nastro” compon...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Applique Combination Venini Tony Zuccheri 1960s Murano Art Glass
Applique Combination Venini Tony Zuccheri 1960s Murano Art Glass

Applique Combination Venini Tony Zuccheri 1960s Murano Art Glass

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Applique combination Venini Tony Zuccheri 1960s Murano art glass, made of Murano glass, lacquered metal frame, large solid brass aesthetic screws, you can ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 12-Light Chandeliers in Multicolor

21st Century Gio Ponti 99.80 12-Light Chandeliers in Multicolor

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

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Glass

Wall Lamp Bark Glass Design Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1968
Wall Lamp Bark Glass Design Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1968

Wall Lamp Bark Glass Design Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1968

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in taranto, IT

splendid original Venini applique, signed at the base, made up of 10 bark glasses designed with sugar tones Measures: height about 35 centimeters, excell...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

One Pair Venini 1970s Patchwork Glass Sconces
One Pair Venini 1970s Patchwork Glass Sconces

One Pair Venini 1970s Patchwork Glass Sconces

By Venini

Located in Montclair, NY

One pair of elegantly designed and documented glass sconces by famous Italian designer Tony Zuccheri for Venini circa 1970. Origianly two pair available. Only one pair now for sale. ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Iron

Modern Table Lamps in Murano by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1995
Modern Table Lamps in Murano by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1995

Modern Table Lamps in Murano by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1995

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful table lamp in Yellow and green hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1995. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". The lamps col...

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1990s Italian Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

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

By 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 revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, ...

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

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Murano Glass

Venini spherical lamp Tessuto series glass white stripes Murano 1960s design
Venini spherical lamp Tessuto series glass white stripes Murano 1960s design

Venini spherical lamp Tessuto series glass white stripes Murano 1960s design

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Milano, IT

Large spherical table lamp produced by Venini, iconic Italian glassworks renowned for the excellence of Murano glass, Tessuto series designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Signatur...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

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

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

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

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

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

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Murano Glass

1970 Boletus / Mario Ticco Venini Murano Glass Italian Design Table Lamp
1970 Boletus / Mario Ticco Venini Murano Glass Italian Design Table Lamp

1970 Boletus / Mario Ticco Venini Murano Glass Italian Design Table Lamp

By Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

"Boletus" Table Lamp design Mario Ticco Prod. Venini Italy, 1970 Pink Blown Glass Shade Chrome Metal Base Perfect condiction Perfect working order (one bulb light E24 max 100w) ba...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Venini Lighting

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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

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Glass, Murano Glass

Venini spherical lamp Tessuto series glass white stripes Murano 1960s design
Venini spherical lamp Tessuto series glass white stripes Murano 1960s design

Venini spherical lamp Tessuto series glass white stripes Murano 1960s design

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Milano, IT

Spherical table lamp produced by Venini, iconic Italian glassworks renowned for the excellence of Murano glass, Tessuto series designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Signature pres...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Venini Anni Trenta Terra Floor Light in Straw Yellow

Venini Anni Trenta Terra Floor Light in Straw Yellow

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini Nopuram Table Lamp in Red by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Nopuram Table Lamp in Red by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Nopuram table lamp in red by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered edition for year Year of manufacture: 1994-2017 Marble base Color: Red Measurements: Ø 15.74", H 25.98" 1 x max ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Large Vintage Venini “Tronchi” Murano Glass Chandelier
Large Vintage Venini “Tronchi” Murano Glass Chandelier

Large Vintage Venini “Tronchi” Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A striking mid century Murano glass chandelier by Venini. This spectacular piece is composed of layered glass elements arranged in an elegant tiered cascade. Each hand blown tube fea...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Venini Quadrifogio Italia 1970s round chandelier Chromed metal structure
Venini Quadrifogio Italia 1970s round chandelier Chromed metal structure

Venini Quadrifogio Italia 1970s round chandelier Chromed metal structure

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

particular 1970s Italian venini chandelier round with gray and clear glass in the shape of a four-leaf clover

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

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

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Art Glass

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

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

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 Ettore Sottsass, Venini

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

No. 4029 Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
No. 4029 Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

No. 4029 Pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Blown glass, brass. Internally decorated blown glass shade. Brass mounts and 1 x E26 socket.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Tiaraluce Small Table Light in Grey by Francesco Lucchese

Venini Tiaraluce Small Table Light in Grey by Francesco Lucchese

By Venini, Francesco Lucchese

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 18 cm, H 35 cm.   

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Elegant suspended Murano blown glass chandelier  Poliedri of VENINI Official
Elegant suspended Murano blown glass chandelier  Poliedri of VENINI Official

Elegant suspended Murano blown glass chandelier Poliedri of VENINI Official

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

The “Poliedri” were first proposed as components making up the large Venini chandelier, designed by Ignazio Gardella, Paolo Venini and Massimo Vignelli, presented at the 1958 Brussels...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1970 Venini Filigrana White Murano Glass  Italian Design 2 Wall Lamps Sconces
1970 Venini Filigrana White Murano Glass  Italian Design 2 Wall Lamps Sconces

1970 Venini Filigrana White Murano Glass Italian Design 2 Wall Lamps Sconces

By Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

Pair of Wall Lamps Venini, 1970 White "Filigrana" Blown Glass Shade Polish Brass Frame Perfect condiction Perfect working order

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

Murano Chandelier by Venini, 1960s
Murano Chandelier by Venini, 1960s

Murano Chandelier by Venini, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Wonderful fountain of light made by dozens of violet droplets and ice crystals. Measures: Height without chain 45 cm., width 45

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

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Blown Glass

Venini Clear Gold Glass Messing Flush Mount, 1970
Venini Clear Gold Glass Messing Flush Mount, 1970

Venini Clear Gold Glass Messing Flush Mount, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful flush mount featuring five tiers of multiple long crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with messing details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. A high-end piece. ...

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

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Brass

Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Houston, TX

Murano glass chandelier by Toni Zuccheri For Venini. Our unusual vintage Italian chandelier, pendant or lantern is comprised of 18 inch hand blown Murano glass tubes suspended from a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

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

Italian Art Deco Murano glass floor lamp by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1930s
Italian Art Deco Murano glass floor lamp by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1930s

Italian Art Deco Murano glass floor lamp by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1930s

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco Murano glass floor lamp by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1930s Floor lamp in green and gold lagoon glass. The frame is brass and the decorations are Murano glass. The lam...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Poliedri Venini pendant lamp, 1970
Poliedri Venini pendant lamp, 1970

Poliedri Venini pendant lamp, 1970

By Venini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Pendant lamp from the Poliedri series, produced by Venini. The model is composed of multifaceted blown glass modules, combined to create an articulated and sculptural luminous surfac...

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1970s Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Triedri Crystal Gold-Plated Flush Mount by Venini, Italy
Triedri Crystal Gold-Plated Flush Mount by Venini, Italy

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...

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Murano glass pendant in white, red & blue by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950's
Murano glass pendant in white, red & blue by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950's

Murano glass pendant in white, red & blue by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950's

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Hand-blown No. 011.13 glass pendants with red and blue, designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. O...

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

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Brass

MCM "Fazzoletto" Chandelier in "Zanfirico" Glass by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
MCM "Fazzoletto" Chandelier in "Zanfirico" Glass by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

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 translates...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Four Toni Zuccheri Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1960s
Four Toni Zuccheri Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1960s

Four Toni Zuccheri Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Four wall lamps produced in the 1960s by Venini based on a design by Toni Zuccheri. White painted metal structure. Bark glass diffuser. Brass screws. You...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Unusual Multi Tiered Venini Crystal Chandelier
Unusual Multi Tiered Venini Crystal Chandelier

Unusual Multi Tiered Venini Crystal Chandelier

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Round Venini ( Marked ) crystal prism chandelier. Elegant and modern, great quality, and condition. Total Drop with chain 30"

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

Venini lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Venini lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Venini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Stilnovo, Fabio Ltd, and Gaetano Sciolari. Prices for Venini lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11 and can go as high as $377,941, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,552.
Questions About Venini Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Venini glass, first look for markings, usually found on the base or interior of glassware. Over its long history, Venini used dozens of labels and acid-stamped marks on its pieces. You can find images of these marks on the pages of trusted online resources to compare to your piece. Keep in mind that Venini's foil labels tend to come off over the years, so a lack of a marking or label doesn't necessarily mean that your piece is not a Venini. However, there are many convincing replicas of Venini glassware. As a result, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for assistance with the identification process, especially if you can't locate a label or acid mark. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Venini glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Venini glass is made in Italy. Specifically, its workshop is on the Venetian island of Murano. Beginning in the 1930s — and throughout the postwar years especially — Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing innovative modernist designers with skilled artisans who created extraordinary chandeliers, sconces and other lighting in the centuries-old glass workshops. While the company’s co-founder, Paolo Venini (1895–1959), was himself a highly talented glassware designer, his true genius was to invite forward-thinking Italian and international designers to Murano’s hallowed workshops to create Venini pieces — among them Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli, Tapio Wirkkala, Thomas Stearns and Fulvio Bianconi. Shop a variety of Venini glass on 1stDibs.