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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
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

Venini Tree. of Chandeliers Murano Glass Brass, 1940
Venini Tree. of Chandeliers Murano Glass Brass, 1940

Venini Tree. of Chandeliers Murano Glass Brass, 1940

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Refined tree chandeliers Venini Murano glass and brass, 1940.

Category

1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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

Trilobi wall sconce, Paolo Venini Murano, Italy 1970s

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

Venini Chandelier, Murano Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960
Venini Chandelier, Murano Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960

Venini Chandelier, Murano Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960

By Venini

Located in London, GB

Beautiful original Venini, Murano smooth tubes of crystal glass Three layers with differing glass tube sizes Stunning green and yellow colour combination.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

An Italian 1970s Venini Murano glass swirl ball lamp on brass base
An Italian 1970s Venini Murano glass swirl ball lamp on brass base

An Italian 1970s Venini Murano glass swirl ball lamp on brass base

By Venini

Located in London, GB

An Italian 1970s Venini Murano glass swirl ball lamp on brass base, re wired with new fittings, antique gold cord flex and switch.

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s
Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s

Massimo Vignelli Pendant Lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Milan, IT

Massimo Vignelli pendant lamp for Venini, Italy, 1950s.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Art Glass Chandelier Gino Vistosi for Venini
Rare Art Glass Chandelier Gino Vistosi for Venini

Rare Art Glass Chandelier Gino Vistosi for Venini

By Venini, Gino Vistosi

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful and rare small chandelier with white and clear glass tear drop shaped art glass crystals.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

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 &a...

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

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Murano Glass

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 Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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

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 Venini, Massimo Vignelli

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

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 Venini, Toni Zuccheri

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

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

Pair 1950 Art Deco Glass Ornaments Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy
Pair 1950 Art Deco Glass Ornaments Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy

Pair 1950 Art Deco Glass Ornaments Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of large Art Deco Sconces with polyhedral shaped blown glass ornaments. Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy and made circa 1950. In perfect working condition and takes E-1...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

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Steel

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

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

By Venini

Located in High Point, NC

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Beograd, RS

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

Venini Firenze Flush Light in Crystal & Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass
Venini Firenze Flush Light in Crystal & Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Firenze Flush Light in Crystal & Sapphire by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Firenze flush light in handmade blown glass with decorative elements in opaline and transparent glass and white painted metal finishes. Fun and colorful ceiling light...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Vico Magistretti, Chandelier Model Saturno, Venini, Out Production, Italy
Vico Magistretti, Chandelier Model Saturno, Venini, Out Production, Italy

Vico Magistretti, Chandelier Model Saturno, Venini, Out Production, Italy

By Venini, Vico Magistretti

Located in Asti, Piemonte

A chandelier model Saturno designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Venini, Murano, 1990. Out production.

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Steel

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

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

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

By Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

By Venini

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

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

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

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Crystal

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 Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Violet by Atelier Oï
Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Violet by Atelier Oï

Venini Stelle Filanti Pendant Light in Violet by Atelier Oï

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stelle Filanti suspension lamp, designed by Atelier Oï and manufactured by Venini, features a leather structure. Available in three different colors. Indoor use only. Dimensions: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Single ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli - Venini Murano
Single ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli - Venini Murano

Single ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli - Venini Murano

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Uccle, BE

Single ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli, Venini, Murano, Italy (founded in 1921). Cigar-shaped in clear sandblasted glass decorated with multi-colored bands. Referenced in the Venin...

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

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Blown Glass

Venini Original Tronchi and Gold Triedi Chandelier or Lantern,  Murano 1960
Venini Original Tronchi and Gold Triedi Chandelier or Lantern,  Murano 1960

Venini Original Tronchi and Gold Triedi Chandelier or Lantern, Murano 1960

By Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Venini with long Ice color handblown "Tronchi "and shiny gold "trilobi " The original metal structure with chain and canopy . Thr...

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

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Blown Glass

LampAbaco designed by Guggisberg & Baldwin produced by Venini 1990s
LampAbaco designed by Guggisberg & Baldwin produced by Venini 1990s

LampAbaco designed by Guggisberg & Baldwin produced by Venini 1990s

By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin, Venini

Located in Ravenna, IT

Abaco pendant lamp designed by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin and produced by Venini in the late 1990s in Italy. The lamp is wire-mounted on the ceiling, and a weight with power ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Rods 1970s
Venini Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Rods 1970s

Venini Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Rods 1970s

By Camer Glass, Venini

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sputnik chandelier model N3001 in polished chrome with artisan glass rods by Venini (Murano Italy) for Camer Lighting, American 1970's. A timeless and chic design. Diam: 28 inche...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Venini Belboi Table Lamp in Milk White, Crystal, and Red with Gold Hardware

Venini Belboi Table Lamp in Milk White, Crystal, and Red with Gold Hardware

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Table lamp in handmade-blown glass. Shade realized in milk-white glass. Arm in crystal color glass with colored inner part. Year of Manufacture: 1985 Metal: Gold-plated Light so...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Martinengo Twenty-Light Chandelier in Crystal

Venini Martinengo Twenty-Light Chandelier in Crystal

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Majestic chandeliers in handmade-blown glass. Metal: Chromium Plated Color: Crystal 20 lights x max 60W E14 Code: 99.50.01.20.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Carlo Scarpa Venini Art Deco Chandelier, Nickel & Glass, 1930s
Carlo Scarpa Venini Art Deco Chandelier, Nickel & Glass, 1930s

Carlo Scarpa Venini Art Deco Chandelier, Nickel & Glass, 1930s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Carlo Scarpa for Venini highly unique rectangular shaped Art Deco chandelier, circa 1930's. A minimalist nickel-plated structure with a row of eight thick ribbed hand-cut glass eleme...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Nickel

1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano glass sconces, horizontal or vertical mounting
1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano glass sconces, horizontal or vertical mounting

1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Murano glass sconces, horizontal or vertical mounting

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Catania, CT

Rare set of four wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1960s, showcasing the iconic thick Vetro Corteccia (bark glass). Each applique is crafted from the same text...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

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

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

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair Venini chandelier tubes Murano Art glass, 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Monumental Pair of Trilobi Wall Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1970s
Monumental Pair of Trilobi Wall Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1970s

Monumental Pair of Trilobi Wall Lamps by Venini, Italy, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and beautiful pair of Murano glass chandeliers made by Venini in the 70s. This is a pair of trilobi model appliques of great impact for their color (white and amber) and monume...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Metal

Venini Porpora 12-Arm Glass Chandelier in Clear

Venini Porpora 12-Arm Glass Chandelier in Clear

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Porpora glass chandelier, designed and manufactured by Venini, is available in 4 different versions with up to 12 arms. Originally designed in 1924. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Venini Veliero Terra Floor Light in White and Clear Glass by Tadao Ando
Venini Veliero Terra Floor Light in White and Clear Glass by Tadao Ando

Venini Veliero Terra Floor Light in White and Clear Glass by Tadao Ando

By Tadao Ando, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Veliero Terra floor lamp, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, features a metal base with glass murrina. "The strictly ruled geometry becomes a Wave with soul that gain...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Glass

Tow Modern White & aqua Murano Table Lamps by E.Sottsass for Venini, Signed 1994
Tow Modern White & aqua Murano Table Lamps by E.Sottsass for Venini, Signed 1994

Tow Modern White & aqua Murano Table Lamps by E.Sottsass for Venini, Signed 1994

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful table lamps in white and aqua swirl hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". Ettore So...

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1990s Italian Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Large Venini Sigaro Pendant
Large Venini Sigaro Pendant

Large Venini Sigaro Pendant

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Unusual stripped Venini "Sigaro" hanging pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli. This is the harder to find, long (20") version, in perfect condition. Currently has original, and worki...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Art 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

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Roma, IT

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

Venini Abaco Wall Sconce in White by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin
Venini Abaco Wall Sconce in White by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Venini Abaco Wall Sconce in White by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Abaco wall sconce in handmade blown glass. Simple and decorative lighting solution for any room or environment. Also available in other colors or as a flush light. Dimensions: 21 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

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

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Brass

"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 Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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

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 Paolo Venini, 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

Materials

Glass

21st Century Fantasmino Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch Table Lamp Red
21st Century Fantasmino Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch Table Lamp Red

21st Century Fantasmino Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch Table Lamp Red

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

Pair of Clear Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 2000
Pair of Clear Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 2000

Pair of Clear Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 2000

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful wall sconces of crystal glass pipes 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

Materials

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 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

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Abaco three light suspension light by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin. Measurements suspension: Ø 7.48 ""H 217.72"" 3 x max 40W E14 - dimme...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

12-Arm Venini Chandelier
12-Arm Venini Chandelier

12-Arm Venini Chandelier

$801Sale Price|70% Off

12-Arm Venini Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Wien, Au

12-arm Venini chandelier Brass silvered

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

1 of 2 Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
1 of 2 Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

1 of 2 Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Aachen, NRW

Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s. Wonderful light effect. The heavily textured and slightly iridescent glass dome is held in place by 4 brass knob...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Brass Fittings

Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Brass Fittings

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

This dramatic glass sputnik chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful hand-blown Murano glass table lamps in a variation of blue tones, Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". Etto...

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1990s Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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

By Tadao Ando, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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.