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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
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

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

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

Venini Quadrifogio Italia 1970s round chandelier Chromed metal structure

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Massimo Vignelli Style Striped Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Midcentury, Italy
Massimo Vignelli Style Striped Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Midcentury, Italy

Massimo Vignelli Style Striped Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Midcentury, Italy

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Vienna, AT

Large glass tear-drop pendant light, Italy, probably circa 1960's Well-sized glass pendant fixture consisting of a beautiful blown glass shade with white on white stripes which al...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Brass

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

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

Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1970s
Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1970s

Murano glass chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1970s

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Step into the elegance of mid-century Italian design with this exquisite Murano glass chandelier, meticulously crafted in Italy during the 1960s by designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini ...

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

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Murano 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 Carlo Scarpa, Venini

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

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Brass

Several Venini Style Clear Gold Brass Glass Sconces, 1970
Several Venini Style Clear Gold Brass Glass Sconces, 1970

Several Venini Style Clear Gold Brass Glass Sconces, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful half-round glass wall sconces featuring multiple long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Dime...

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

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Brass

Large Venini, Murano glass table light. Italy c1960
Large Venini, Murano glass table light. Italy c1960

Large Venini, Murano glass table light. Italy c1960

By Venini

Located in London, GB

Large Venini table light. Blown glass with gold inclusions. Italy c1960 +There is a smaller matching light also available...

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

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 Ettore Sottsass, Venini

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

Peter Marino Cilindro Medium Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

Peter Marino Cilindro Medium Pendant in Crystal and Black Murano Glass

By Venini, Peter Marino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cilindro Murano glass medium pendant in crystal with black bands by Peter Marino for Venini. Bold shades of black blend together with the hues of crystal or tea of the cylindrical sh...

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21st Century and Contemporary 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 Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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

Materials

Blown 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 lamp in shades of light grey-white hand-blown Murano glass. 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

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

Materials

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 Toni Zuccheri, Venini

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Abaco 5-Light Pendant Light by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin
Venini Abaco 5-Light Pendant Light by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin

Venini Abaco 5-Light Pendant Light by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin

By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Abaco Suspension lamp, designed by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin and manufactured by Venini, is available with 5 lights (823.00). "One the one hand, the sphere: the most ubiqu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

4 Modern Blue & white Murano Table Lamp by E.Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca.1996
4 Modern Blue & white Murano Table Lamp by E.Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca.1996

4 Modern Blue & white Murano Table Lamp by E.Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca.1996

By Venini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Merida, Yucatan

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

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Crystal Prism Floor Lamp with Brass and Marble Base, 1980s
Venini Crystal Prism Floor Lamp with Brass and Marble Base, 1980s

Venini Crystal Prism Floor Lamp with Brass and Marble Base, 1980s

By Venini, Camer Glass

Located in New York, NY

Venini crystal triedi prism floor lamp. Crystal body supported by a brass pole and white marble base. Floor lamp utilizes six light sources using candelabra type bulbs. Rewired for u...

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20th Century Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Brass

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

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

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern pendant light or lantern designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini in white Murano glass. The shade of the chandelier is called "Fazzoletto" that translates...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury wall light model "802" by Tobia Scarpa for Venini, Italy 1970
Midcentury wall light model "802" by Tobia Scarpa for Venini, Italy 1970

Midcentury wall light model "802" by Tobia Scarpa for Venini, Italy 1970

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Rare single Midcentury wall light model "802" by Tobia Scarpa for Venini, Italy 1970 Stunning hand blown glass and metal structure. This light can be re-oriented to point up as wel...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Ceiling Lamp for Venini in Yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Ceiling Lamp for Venini in Yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Ceiling Lamp for Venini in Yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Carlo Scarpa Murano Glass Poliedri ceiling lamp for Venini in yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Metal

Venini Anni Trenta Applique Large Wall Scone in Straw Yellow
Venini Anni Trenta Applique Large Wall Scone in Straw Yellow

Venini Anni Trenta Applique Large Wall Scone in Straw Yellow

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Anni Trenta applique wall sconce, designed and manufactured by Venini, features sinuous lines, clearly reminiscent of the 1930s. Indoor use only. Dimen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

Venini Trieste Attribution, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Copper, Italy, 1930s
Venini Trieste Attribution, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Copper, Italy, 1930s

Venini Trieste Attribution, Pendant Light, Nickel, Glass, Copper, Italy, 1930s

By Venini

Located in High Point, NC

A nickel, glass and copper pendant light attributed to Venini Trieste, Italy, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34” H x 18” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 2” H x 3.5” W x 3.5”...

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1930s Italian Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Copper, Nickel

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

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

By Venini, Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

‘Fungo’ Murano Glass Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1950s
‘Fungo’ Murano Glass Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1950s

‘Fungo’ Murano Glass Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, 1950s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This beautiful ocean blue Murano glass table lamp, model 'Fungo', was designed by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in Italy in the 1950s. It was in production for several decades. These l...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass, 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

Large Pistillino Ceiling Light by Valenti Luce for Studio Tetrarch, 1970s
Large Pistillino Ceiling Light by Valenti Luce for Studio Tetrarch, 1970s

Large Pistillino Ceiling Light by Valenti Luce for Studio Tetrarch, 1970s

By Venini

Located in Aachen, NRW

Large Pistillino Ceiling / Wall Light by Valenti Luce for Studio Tetrarch, 1970s Wonderful light effect. The Pistillino lamp is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful lamps e...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Other

3 Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces by Venini, circa 1960
3 Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces by Venini, circa 1960

3 Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces by Venini, circa 1960

By Venini

Located in Merida, Yucatan

3 Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces manufctured by Venini, circa 1960, in clear and amber thick Murano glass slabs. Metal hardware lacquered white. It is shown with warm and ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Venini Lighting

Materials

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

A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier
A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier

A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier

By Venini

Located in London, GB

An Italian Murano glass pendant with clear and gold infused Murano Glass Trilobo pieces. Hung from a white lacquered frame and the frame staggered so the pieces are at different un u...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

Round Pair of Ceiling Lamp Venini Ice Glass 1960 Triangolar Tubes Italian Design
Round Pair of Ceiling Lamp Venini Ice Glass 1960 Triangolar Tubes Italian Design

Round Pair of Ceiling Lamp Venini Ice Glass 1960 Triangolar Tubes Italian Design

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Round pair of ceiling lamp Venini ice glass 1960 Triangolar tubes Italian design. Each of them with 3-light bulb E14 max 40 watt each.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Chrome

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear Murano Glass Petite "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear Murano Glass Petite "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Clear Murano Glass Petite "Esprit" Chandelier 1970s

By Toni Zuccheri, Venini

Located in New York, NY

The hand crafted clear Murano glass & chrome petite "Esprit" chandelier. This iconic sputnik style pendant fixture embodies the same organic qualities and elegance as its larger coun...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Nickel

Set of 3 Multicolor Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, Mod. 4035
Set of 3 Multicolor Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, Mod. 4035

Set of 3 Multicolor Pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italy, Mod. 4035

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and extraordinary set of 3 hand-blown multicolour Model 4035 pendants designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass s...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

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Murano Glass

21st Century Tappeto Volante Flexible Structure Large Chandeliers in Crystal

21st Century Tappeto Volante Flexible Structure Large Chandeliers in Crystal

By Venini

Located in murano, IT

As the light turns on, a bright trail appears like magic, like the flying carpet from Arabian and Persian mythology. Its splendor casts a spell on the viewers, urging them to jump on it and fly into the unknown. Tappeto Volante...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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

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

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

Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Houston, TX

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

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Venini Abat Jour Terra Floor Lamp in Red, Tea, and Amber with White Shade

Venini Abat Jour Terra Floor Lamp in Red, Tea, and Amber with White Shade

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Floor lamp with elliptical elements in handmade blown glass with the “balloton” technique. Fabric shade: White Metal: Chromium-plated Light source: 1 x max 75W G9 Color: Red/Te...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Venini Argea Ceiling Light in Milk White with Crystal Sphere

Venini Argea Ceiling Light in Milk White with Crystal Sphere

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ceiling light in handmade-blown glass with submerged silver leaves. Metal: Chromium-plated Light source: 6 x max 60W E14 Color: Milk white/sphere crystal silver leaves Measurem...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Blown Glass

Pair Of Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconce, 1970
Pair Of Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconce, 1970

Pair Of Venini Style Clear Gold Glass Brass Sconce, 1970

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful triangle shaped glass wall sconce featuring seven long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Cle...

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin, Venini

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

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Art Glass

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

Triedri Crystal Gold-Plated Flush Mount by Venini, Italy

By Venini

Located in Rijssen, NL

This exceptional flush mount was manufactured by Venini in Italy. The lamp has clear Murano Triedri crystals of varying lengths that create a great light effect. The crystals are sus...

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Lighting

Materials

Brass

Venini Vittoriale 12-Light Chandelier in Amber Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Venini Vittoriale 12-Light Chandelier in Amber Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

Venini Vittoriale 12-Light Chandelier in Amber Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vittoriale chandelier, designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi and manufactured by Venini, features a blown glass body with gold plated metal chain. Originally designed in 1926 is available...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

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

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Blown Glass

Argea Large Table Lamp in Gold by Venini
Argea Large Table Lamp in Gold by Venini

Argea Large Table Lamp in Gold by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

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Art Glass

Venini 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

Venini Sconces Murano Glass Brass Metal 1930 Italy
Venini Sconces Murano Glass Brass Metal 1930 Italy

Venini Sconces Murano Glass Brass Metal 1930 Italy

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Venini sconces Murano glass brass metal 1930 Italy.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Venini Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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 Venini, Ettore Sottsass

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

Venini Tiaraluce Small Table Light in Grey by Francesco Lucchese

Venini Tiaraluce Small Table Light in Grey by Francesco Lucchese

By Francesco Lucchese, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tiaraluce Table lamp, designed by Francesco Lucchese and manufactured by Venini, is available in two different sizes and colors. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 18 cm, H 35 cm.   

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Lighting

Materials

Glass

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...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Venini lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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