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Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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
Pair of Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Murano Glass Sconces Green Gold, 1940s
Pair of Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Murano Glass Sconces Green Gold, 1940s

Pair of Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Murano Glass Sconces Green Gold, 1940s

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally refined pair of wall sconces designed by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini during the 1940s, embodying the architect's unmistakable ability to translate classical elegance int...

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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Rare Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Murano Glass & Brass Wall Sconces, Pair, 1940s
Rare Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Murano Glass & Brass Wall Sconces, Pair, 1940s

Rare Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Murano Glass & Brass Wall Sconces, Pair, 1940s

By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally elegant and scarce pair of wall sconces designed by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, produced in Murano during the 1940s. Perfectly embodying Buzzi's refined architectural l...

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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 9 leaves XXL , Italy 1980
Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 9 leaves XXL , Italy 1980

Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 9 leaves XXL , Italy 1980

By Venini

Located in La xara, VC

Venini wall lamp in Murano glass with iridium glass. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best in design. This pair of sconces is in good condition. Venini is ...

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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini "Mezzo Diamante" Murano Glass Sconces, 1940s Pair
Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini "Mezzo Diamante" Murano Glass Sconces, 1940s Pair

Rare Carlo Scarpa for Venini "Mezzo Diamante" Murano Glass Sconces, 1940s Pair

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally rare pair of Murano glass wall sconces attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, circa 1940, showcasing one of the master's most celebrated surface treatments: t...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 7 leaves XL , Italy 1980
Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 7 leaves XL , Italy 1980

Venini Wall Lighting Glass cyrstal Murano 7 leaves XL , Italy 1980

By Venini

Located in La xara, VC

Venini wall lamp in Murano glass with iridium glass. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best in design. This pair of sconces is in good condition. Venini is ...

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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Rare Pair of Model "5777" Reticello Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 30s
Rare Pair of Model "5777" Reticello Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 30s

Rare Pair of Model "5777" Reticello Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 30s

By Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally rare and historically important pair of Murano glass wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini during the 1930s, documented in the Venini Luce catalogue as mo...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of 3 Murano Flush Mounts by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Set of 3 Murano Flush Mounts by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Set of 3 Murano Flush Mounts by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Wall Sconces “Torcello” attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s
Pair of Wall Sconces “Torcello” attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s

Pair of Wall Sconces “Torcello” attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An elegant and highly sculptural pair of Venetian wall lights composed of finely worked torcello glass shades mounted on patinated brass supports. The flared, trumpet-shaped diffuser...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Venini Tits Applique Wall Sconce by Studio Job
Venini Tits Applique Wall Sconce by Studio Job

Venini Tits Applique Wall Sconce by Studio Job

By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tits applique wall sconce, designed by Studio Job and manufactured by Venini, is part of the Mae West collection named after the prehistoric sex symbol, it refers to Salvador Dali’s ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Venini Gio Ponti Two-Light Wall Light in Multicolor

Venini Gio Ponti Two-Light Wall Light in Multicolor

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wall light in multicolor handmade-blown glass. Numbered Edition Year of Manufacture: 1946 Metal: Gold-plated with chain Color: Multicolor Wall light: 2 lights x max 60W E14 C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Pair of "Patchwork" wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass 1970s
Pair of "Patchwork" wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass 1970s

Pair of "Patchwork" wall sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano glass 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Firenze, FI

Wall or ceiling lighting system composed of 2 Murano glass elements, model "Patchwork," designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. The frame is made of white painted metal, on which trans...

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Venini Half-Moon wall lights – Cut Crystal Glass & Brass, Italy 1970s
Pair of Venini Half-Moon wall lights – Cut Crystal Glass & Brass, Italy 1970s

Pair of Venini Half-Moon wall lights – Cut Crystal Glass & Brass, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Elegant pair of 1970s Venini wall sconces featuring half-moon shaped cut crystal glass shades with precise faceted surfaces and vertical prisms for brilliant light refraction. Mounte...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

'Poliedri' Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Pair XXL Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Amber and Ice Glass, Italy 1960
Pair XXL Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Amber and Ice Glass, Italy 1960

Pair XXL Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Amber and Ice Glass, Italy 1960

By Venini

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair XXL Venini Wall Chandeliers with Murano Amber and Ice Glass, Italy 1960 We're selling a pair of gorgeous Venini Wall chandeliers from the 1960s, each featuring hand-blown Murano glass in amber and ice tones. These Italian-made lamps are ideal for any space, from midcentury to Hollywood Regency. Choosing Mid-Century Lighting is a sustainable and eco-friendly option that breathes new life into a quality product with a rich history. The signs of wear add character and tell a story of the previous owner's life. These elegant lights are compatible with US/UK/ASIA standards and LED lighting, featuring three E27 sockets. We've cleaned and wired them for immediate use, and the frames are in excellent condition, with a minor patina on the metal parts. You can easily disassemble the sconces for transport, and each glass piece can be wrapped individually. They measure 38 cm in width, 20 cm in depth, and 80 cm in height. Make a statement in your space with these delicate yet beautiful lights. - Priced for a pair of two wall lights...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Venini Set of Four Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825, 1970s
Venini Set of Four Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825, 1970s

Venini Set of Four Petali Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces Model 5825, 1970s

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini rare set of four exquisite 'Petali' sconces model 5825 in transparent Murano glass with gold leaf inclusions, Italy, 1970s. These sculptural wall lights have a lovely organic...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Coppia di Applique Vintage di Venini – Vetro di Murano Anni '70
Coppia di Applique Vintage di Venini – Vetro di Murano Anni '70

Coppia di Applique Vintage di Venini – Vetro di Murano Anni '70

By Venini

Located in Firenze, FI

Splendida coppia di applique firmate Venini, realizzate in vetro di Murano negli anni '70. Caratterizzate da un elegante contrasto tra vetro arancione e bianco, le lampade sono compo...

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1970s Italian Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

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

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

By Venini

Located in Hellouw, NL

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Toni Zuccheri "Scorzé" Wall Lamp for Venini, Italy 1960s
Toni Zuccheri "Scorzé" Wall Lamp for Venini, Italy 1960s

Toni Zuccheri "Scorzé" Wall Lamp for Venini, Italy 1960s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Utrecht, NL

Toni Zuccheri was an Italian architect, painter and designer, whose work sits at the intersection of craftsmanship and experimentation. He developed a deep sensitivity to glass as bo...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Carlo Nason, Venini, Mazzega

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri For Venini. This beautiful pair of Italian mid-century sconces have been newly wired with new sockets for the U.S. market.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Venini sconce, Murano cut glass, Italy, 1970
Pair of Venini sconce, Murano cut glass, Italy, 1970

Pair of Venini sconce, Murano cut glass, Italy, 1970

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very nice pair of wall lights attributed to venini produced in italy in the 70s. Murano glass and black lacquered metal structure. Unique object that will illuminate wonderfully and ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Onion Glass Uplighter Wall Sconce
Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Onion Glass Uplighter Wall Sconce

Massimo Vignelli for Venini Yellow Onion Glass Uplighter Wall Sconce

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Venini

Located in Hanover, MA

Since yellow Murano glass wall lamp designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, mid-1950s. Original hefty brass wall bracket. Porcelain socket for single standard Edison screw lightbulb...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Venini Triedi Cut Glass Wall Sconce, Italy, circa 1970s
Venini Triedi Cut Glass Wall Sconce, Italy, circa 1970s

Venini Triedi Cut Glass Wall Sconce, Italy, circa 1970s

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful Venini wall light, Italy, 1970s. Featuring precisely cut glass elements in a refined geometric pattern, mounted on luxurious gilt metal frame that enhance light reflection....

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Cut Glass

Pair of 'Sigaro' Sconces by Massimo Vignelli for Venini
Pair of 'Sigaro' Sconces by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

Pair of 'Sigaro' Sconces by Massimo Vignelli for Venini

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 'Sigaro' Sconces by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1960s Murano glass chalice shape sconce comprising of ruby and true red inlays at the bottom end. Black enameled and ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of large Venini sconces, Triedi murano cut Glass, Italy, Circa 1970's
Pair of large Venini sconces, Triedi murano cut Glass, Italy, Circa 1970's

Pair of large Venini sconces, Triedi murano cut Glass, Italy, Circa 1970's

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of large Venini wall lights, Italy, 1970s. Featuring precisely cut glass elements in a refined geometric pattern, mounted on luxurious gilt metal frames that enhance l...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Cut Glass

Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s

Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Wall lamp sconce in white and amber murano glass by the Italian designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Venini Triedi Curved Cut Glass Sconces, Italy, circa 1970s
Pair of Venini Triedi Curved Cut Glass Sconces, Italy, circa 1970s

Pair of Venini Triedi Curved Cut Glass Sconces, Italy, circa 1970s

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Striking pair of Venini wall sconces, Italy, circa 1970s. Each features elegantly curved, multi-layered cut crystal glass in a radiant half-moon composition, mounted on polished bras...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Italian Design Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps
1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Italian Design Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps

1960s Toni Zuccheri Venini Italian Design Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

Wall lamps _ Set of 5 Toni Zuccheri Venini 1960 Clear and Amber Murano glass White metal frame and brass screws. Perfect Working Order Glass in perfect condiction    

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Venini Wall Lamps, 2 Levels, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Pair of Venini Wall Lamps, 2 Levels, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

Pair of Venini Wall Lamps, 2 Levels, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

By Venini

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful and large pair of venini wall lamp produced in italy in the 70s. Murano cut glass distributed on 3 levels of a gilded metal structure. Unique design object that will...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Venini Murano Glass wall sconces metal structure 1960s
Pair of Venini Murano Glass wall sconces metal structure 1960s

Pair of Venini Murano Glass wall sconces metal structure 1960s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of beautiful and sculptural Venini Wall Lamps with Murano glass and metal frames from 1960.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Poliedri pair wall lights. Italy circa 1960
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Poliedri pair wall lights. Italy circa 1960

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Poliedri pair wall lights. Italy circa 1960

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in London, GB

Exquisite pair of authentic Venini wall lights by Carlo Scarpa. Model 'Poliedri'. c1960 Mix of pink and smoke glass. *** These are original 1960s blown glass lights... Not recent!

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Venini Fragments Small Wall Light in Blue and Green by Fernando & Humberto Campa
Venini Fragments Small Wall Light in Blue and Green by Fernando & Humberto Campa

Venini Fragments Small Wall Light in Blue and Green by Fernando & Humberto Campa

By Venini, Campana Brothers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fragments applique giant wall sconce, designed by Fernando & Humberto Campana and manufactured by Venini, is made of scraps and pieces of Venini glas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Tree Tears Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconces
pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Tree Tears Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconces

pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Tree Tears Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconces

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful tree tear-shaped glass wall sconces featuring eight long crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end piece...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large Pair of Hand Blown Murano Glass Sconces by Venini
Large Pair of Hand Blown Murano Glass Sconces by Venini

Large Pair of Hand Blown Murano Glass Sconces by Venini

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

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

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

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This stunning piece is a 1970s Toni Zuccheri for Venini "Corteccia" Murano Glass Wall Sconce also usable as Ceiling Light, a striking example of Space Age Italian design and Murano g...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Tri Glass Prism Wall Sconces w/ Green Detail
Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Tri Glass Prism Wall Sconces w/ Green Detail

Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Tri Glass Prism Wall Sconces w/ Green Detail

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking pair of Mid-Century 1960's Italian Murano glass wall sconces composed of clear crystal triangular prism glass elements, often referred to as tri or triedri glass in Venetian...

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1960s Italian Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Six Mid-Century Modern  "Patchwork" Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Six Mid-Century Modern  "Patchwork" Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

Six Mid-Century Modern "Patchwork" Glass Sconces by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Six Mid-Century Modern sconces 'Patchwork' model designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini and manufactured circa 1970, in clear and blue Murano glass. Priced individually.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Venini Style Triedroglass Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful triangle shaped glass wall sconces featuring eight long crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian modern glass and metal wall lamp by Lino Tagliapietra for Venini, 1970s
Italian modern glass and metal wall lamp by Lino Tagliapietra for Venini, 1970s

Italian modern glass and metal wall lamp by Lino Tagliapietra for Venini, 1970s

By Venini, Lino Tagliapietra

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern glass and metal wall lamp by Lino Tagliapietra for Venini, 1970s Wall lamp with thick, round glass diffuser with blended shades of white, yellow and light blue. The su...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Large Italian Venini Murano glass wall lamp from the 1930s
Large Italian Venini Murano glass wall lamp from the 1930s

Large Italian Venini Murano glass wall lamp from the 1930s

By Venini

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large Italian wall lamp from the 1930s by the Venetian manufacturer Venini. Solid brass structure and shade formed with three thick purple Murano glasses. Simple and elegant design. ...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Venini Murano Glass ‘Swan’ Wall Sconce by Tina Aufiero, Stock of 5
Venini Murano Glass ‘Swan’ Wall Sconce by Tina Aufiero, Stock of 5

Venini Murano Glass ‘Swan’ Wall Sconce by Tina Aufiero, Stock of 5

By Venini, Tina Aufiero

Located in Voorburg, NL

Very rare and highly sophisticated Murano Glass Wall Sconce produced in 1999 in Italy by Venini and designed by Tina Marie Aufiero in the early ‘90’s. The name of the lamp is called ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stainless Steel

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 Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Copper

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

20th Century, Venini Pair of Wall Lamps mod. Poliedri in Murano Glass, 60s
20th Century, Venini Pair of Wall Lamps mod. Poliedri in Murano Glass, 60s

20th Century, Venini Pair of Wall Lamps mod. Poliedri in Murano Glass, 60s

By Venini

Located in Torino, Piemonte

It was back in 1958 when the chandelier triumphed at the Brussels Expo, at the center of the Italian pavilion. Since then, its infinitely glittering appearance of polyhedrons continu...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirl Glass Sconces Attributed to Venini, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirl Glass Sconces Attributed to Venini, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirl Glass Sconces Attributed to Venini, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Pair of elegant round wall sconces with hand blown swirl Murano glass set on a metal frame. Manufactured in Murano, Italy 1970s. Details Creator: Murano Dimensions: Diameter: 29...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair Of Murano Sconces By Toni Zuccheri For Venini
Pair Of Murano Sconces By Toni Zuccheri For Venini

Pair Of Murano Sconces By Toni Zuccheri For Venini

By Toni Zuccheri, Salviati, Venini, Seguso, Barovier

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces. Offered is a large pair of mid century Murano glass sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. This lovely pair of blown Murano glass sconces consist...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

One of Three Venini Style Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
One of Three Venini Style Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy

One of Three Venini Style Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

One of the three Murano glass wall sconces featuring five crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Clean...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Cristal and Yellow "Quilt" Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini (4 available)
Cristal and Yellow "Quilt" Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini (4 available)

Cristal and Yellow "Quilt" Wall Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini (4 available)

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in Hellouw, NL

A composition of textured glass and warm light, the “Quilt” wall lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Venini captures the experimental spirit of Murano lighting during the 1970s. Conceived as p...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful table lamps in orange and green hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and manufactured in 1994. The glass shade is signed "Venini ". We have the ...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 2 Available
Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 2 Available

Murano Flush Mount by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 2 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 8 inches, length 8 inches, height 5.5 inch...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s
Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s

Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Indulge in the timeless elegance of this remarkable pair of Venini Tronchi wall lights, expertly crafted by the talented Toni Zuccheri during the 1970s. These captivating sconces fea...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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

Pair of Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Eliche Glass Wall Sconces

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

A striking pair of Italian wall sconces designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini in the 1970s. These sculptural fixtures are composed of layered hand-blown Eliche Murano glass elements i...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Venini Murano Wall Sconces, Crystal, 1960s-1970s
Mid-Century Modern Venini Murano Wall Sconces, Crystal, 1960s-1970s

Mid-Century Modern Venini Murano Wall Sconces, Crystal, 1960s-1970s

By Venini

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A pair of classic Venini wall sconces produced in Murano. Features two tiers of clear solid crystal trialngular stems that reflects the light in a wonderful way. Original productions...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Large Pair of Venini Murano Glass Sconces
Large Pair of Venini Murano Glass Sconces

Large Pair of Venini Murano Glass Sconces

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

A very dramatic, large and beautiful pair of Venini style sconces. These are located in our warehouse in Italy and have a lead time for arrival of 8-10 weeks from time of purchase. ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Blue Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s
Blue Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s

Blue Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s

By Pierre Cardin, Venini

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Blue No. 820 wall or ceiling fixture manufactured by Venetian glass specialist Venini for Pierre Cardin in the 1970s. The outer layer of the lamp is made of Murano glass which is bl...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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 Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Venini wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini wall lights and sconces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Venini wall lights and sconces, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 165 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 47 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces by Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, and Barovier&Toso. Prices for Venini wall lights and sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $561 and can go as high as $116,498, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,117.

Questions About Venini Wall Lights and Sconces

  • 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.