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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 Extra Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

21st Century Esprit Extra Large Chandeliers in Crystal by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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 Balloton Table Light in Aquamarine with Shade
Venini Balloton Table Light in Aquamarine with Shade

Venini Balloton Table Light in Aquamarine with Shade

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Balloton table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different colors and features an handmade blown glass body with fabric shade. Indoor use only. Dime...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century Argea Glass Wall Light in Straw-Yellow by Venini

21st Century Argea Glass Wall Light in Straw-Yellow by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Through the power of fire, glass encloses silver or golden leaves, glowing brightly and creating unique optical illusions that evoke the sea. Argea shines its inner light, and become...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

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

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

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

Materials

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

Materials

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 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

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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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

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

21st Century Argea Glass Wall Light in Milk-White by Venini

21st Century Argea Glass Wall Light in Milk-White by Venini

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

Through the power of fire, glass encloses silver or golden leaves, glowing brightly and creating unique optical illusions that evoke the sea. Argea shines its inner light, and become...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

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

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Venini Ratrih Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

Venini Ratrih Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

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

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

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

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

Materials

Nickel

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

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

Materials

Brass, Steel, Nickel

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

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Brass

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

Materials

Murano 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

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass
Large Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass

Large Pendant Light by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Large and rare Mid-Century Modern chandelier in handblown Murano glass by Toni Zuccheri, manufactured by Venini, circa 1960 in Murano, Italy. Diameter: 35 cm.

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

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Blown Glass

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

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

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Lisse, NL

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

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

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Wire, Metal, Nickel

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

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Gold, Gold Plate

Trilobo Ceiling Lamp by Workshop Venini, Murano Glass, Italy 1970s
Trilobo Ceiling Lamp by Workshop Venini, Murano Glass, Italy 1970s

Trilobo Ceiling Lamp by Workshop Venini, Murano Glass, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Trilobo ceiling lamp by Venini, Italy 1970s. Metal and Murano Glass. Cm 67,00 x 78,50. Very good condition.

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Pair of Glass Wall Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of vintage wall lights designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Each fixture features a thick, heavy Murano glass shade showcasing the designer's characteristic vetro corteccia (...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Brass, Copper

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

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

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

Venini 20" Nastri Chandelier Wave-Shaped Murano Glass & Gold-Plated Brass, 1970s
Venini 20" Nastri Chandelier Wave-Shaped Murano Glass & Gold-Plated Brass, 1970s

Venini 20" Nastri Chandelier Wave-Shaped Murano Glass & Gold-Plated Brass, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Elegant 'Nastri' chandelier from Venini with clear wave-shaped Murano glass ribbons on a gold-plated brass fitting. This wonderful and very elegant mid-century ceiling light has an i...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Gold Plate, Brass

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

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Crystal

Venini Mappamondo Table Light in Horizon and Sapphire by Sandro Chia
Venini Mappamondo Table Light in Horizon and Sapphire by Sandro Chia

Venini Mappamondo Table Light in Horizon and Sapphire by Sandro Chia

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mappamondo Table lamp, designed by Sandro Chia and manufactured by Venini, is a table sculpture in handmade blown glass. Limited edition of 99 art pieces. Indoor use only. Dimensi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown 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 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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960 in Murano Glass
Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960 in Murano Glass

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960 in Murano Glass

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful Mid-Centrury Modern table lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in blue Murano glass, from the "Membrana" series, The sphere is divided by a thin membrane in the mid...

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

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Chrome

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

Materials

Glass

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

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

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

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

Materials

Glass

Venini Anni Trenta Terra Floor Light in Milk White

Venini Anni Trenta Terra Floor Light in Milk White

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

Materials

Glass

1960s Venini Chandelier from Trilobo Series
1960s Venini Chandelier from Trilobo Series

1960s Venini Chandelier from Trilobo Series

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite Italian original 1960s Venini five-tiered chandelier from the 'Trilobo' series with 85 alternating crystal elements of amber and clear color in different sizes and suspende...

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

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Crystal

Venini Blown Glass Pendant, Italy, 1950's
Venini Blown Glass Pendant, Italy, 1950's

Venini Blown Glass Pendant, Italy, 1950's

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini, Italy 1950's A blown clear glass lantern with delicate woven spiral patterns in colored Zanfirico glass; nickeled mounts Measures: 12 diameter x 38 height ( Height can be a...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Venini Albrici 6-Arm Chandelier in Gold and Red

Venini Albrici 6-Arm Chandelier in Gold and Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Albrici chandelier, designed and manufactured by Venini, features an handmade and blown glass body and arms. Available in three different versions, with 6 (99.32.01.06), 10 (99.32.01...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown 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

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

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

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful table lamp in white and blue swirl hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". Priced ind...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass
Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass

Space Age Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in Murano Glass

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern one light table lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa 1960 in purple, green and white Murano glass.    

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

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Blown Glass

12 Light Chandelier Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Signed Venini 2009/16
12 Light Chandelier Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Signed Venini 2009/16

12 Light Chandelier Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Signed Venini 2009/16

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Merida, Yucatan

12 Light chandelier designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini , Model 99.37 in Murano Italy. This Chandelier originally designed in 1940 was manufactured in 2009. All the pieces are in ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Venini lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Venini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Stilnovo, Fabio Ltd, and Gaetano Sciolari. Prices for Venini lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11 and can go as high as $377,941, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,552.
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.