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Venini Furniture

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.

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Murano Glass Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Italy
Murano Glass Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Italy

Murano Glass Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Italy

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Florence, Tuscany

For serious collector's of Murano glass, this wonderful Spiral Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was hand-blown in Murano at the Venini furnace in the 1980s. It is part of the well ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Clear Glass Door Handles 1940's attributed to Carlo Scarpa
Venini Clear Glass Door Handles 1940's attributed to Carlo Scarpa

Venini Clear Glass Door Handles 1940's attributed to Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in London, GB

Venini 1940's Murano push and pull door handles or drawer- They are made of twisted clear glass, set in brass fittings,attributed to Carlo Scarpa. The curvaceous and elegant door han...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 2004, handmade in Italy
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 2004, handmade in Italy

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 2004, handmade in Italy

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00, in Aquamarine opalino glass, Diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand using the traditional m...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s

Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s

By Venini, Massimo Vignelli

Located in High Point, NC

A pink glass and metal pendant light designed by Massimo Vignelli and produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1960s. In good vintage condition, with light wear consistent with age and use. P...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

VENINI vase Re Satin Red and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2014, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Re Satin Red and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2014, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Re Satin Red and Bronze Murano Glass Signed 2014, Made in Italy

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase RE 515.13 Satin-finished Red and Bronze color Murano Glass, Signed 2014 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of the iconic Re–Regina–Principe s...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Murrine Romane vase in multi-color by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. These Murrine are called “roman” due to their graphic signs and because the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Venini Diamantei 21-Light Chandelier in Red
Venini Diamantei 21-Light Chandelier in Red

Venini Diamantei 21-Light Chandelier in Red

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Diamantei four-tier glass chandelier. An elegant and colorful addition particularly suitable for a living room or entrance space. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 40 cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art 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 Furniture

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Metal

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 Furniture

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Metal

Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s

Massimo Vignelli, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1960s

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in High Point, NC

A brown orange glass and metal pendant light designed by Massimo Vignelli and produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1960s. In good vintage condition, with light wear consistent with age and...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

Venini Tesuto Suspension Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy, Circa 1970
Venini Tesuto Suspension Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy, Circa 1970

Venini Tesuto Suspension Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy, Circa 1970

By Massimo Vignelli, Venini

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

Italian world most famous glass factory, Venini company is set on Murano Island. It mastered the blowing techniques and different other like this tesuto technique. Probably designed...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Drum Venini pale green blue and clear poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa
1950s Drum Venini pale green blue and clear poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa

1950s Drum Venini pale green blue and clear poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in London, GB

A vintage large drum cylindrical shaped Poliedri chandelier. Pale green, blue and clear color Poliedri glass components on one silver lacquered metal structure designed by Carlo Sc...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

Venini Balloton Globe Table Light in Grey
Venini Balloton Globe Table Light in Grey

Venini Balloton Globe Table Light in Grey

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Balloton Table lamp, designed and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different colors. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 25 cm, H 26 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Gray and Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Gray and Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala

By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Piatto Di Tapio in gray/aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala. Numbered Edition for year. “Piatto di Tapio” blown plate with thick handmade center, realized with the “incalmo” techniqu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Venini Musa Glass Sculpture Light in Red by Fabio Novembre

Venini Musa Glass Sculpture Light in Red by Fabio Novembre

By Fabio Novembre, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Musa glass sculpture table lamp, designed by Fabio Novembre and manufactured by Venini, features a handmade glass sculpture with a metal cage and a Carrara marble base. Available in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Brass

Italian mid-century modern chandelier Poliedri Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern chandelier Poliedri Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern chandelier Poliedri Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern chandelier Poliedri Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s Chandelier model Poliedri with a white painted metal frame. It is composed of pink and yellow Murano gl...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy
Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy

Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Venini, Italy

By Venini

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A captivating example of 1970s Italian lighting design, this vintage mushroom table lamp is attributed to Venini and showcases the impeccable artistry of Murano glasswork. Hand-blown...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Rare Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano
Rare Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano

Rare Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Rare Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano A vintage art glass bottle in transparent blue glass with green stopper and a green base fused in incalmo technique. ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy

By Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Tornado 522.0 Clear and Red blown glass with twisted rods, signed 2005 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Striking Tornado vase...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1940s. An extremely striking elegantly crafted chandelier comprising of multiple pressed glass in...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

1930 Carlo Scarpa Venini "A Bollicine" Murano Glass Art Deco Green Bottle
1930 Carlo Scarpa Venini "A Bollicine" Murano Glass Art Deco Green Bottle

1930 Carlo Scarpa Venini "A Bollicine" Murano Glass Art Deco Green Bottle

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brescia, IT

Bottle "A Bubble" Carlo Scapa, Venini Italy, 1930 Rare Object Original 1930 Perfect condiction Bibliography: "Carlo Scarpa. I vetri di un architetto" di Marino Barovier

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Large Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
Large Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

Large Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Aachen, NRW

Large Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s. Wonderful light effect. The heavily textured and slightly iridescent glass dome is held in place by a brass ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

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 Furniture

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Murano Glass, Cut Glass

VENINI Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2002, Italy
VENINI Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2002, Italy

VENINI Opachi Ivory Murano Glass Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Signed 2002, Italy

By Venini, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Opachi vase, model 513.04, in ivory Murano opaline glass, designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1960 and produced in 2002. Part of Venini’s refined Opachi collection, these vases are a...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Brass and Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Venini, Italy circa 1950s
Rare Brass and Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Venini, Italy circa 1950s

Rare Brass and Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Venini, Italy circa 1950s

By Venini

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

Rare Brass and clear Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Venini, Italy circa 1950s. Socket: 2 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini
Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini

Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship of this rare vintage 1950s art glass t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Brass

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Aquamarine Murano Glass Signed 2012 Made in Italy
VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Aquamarine Murano Glass Signed 2012 Made in Italy

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Aquamarine Murano Glass Signed 2012 Made in Italy

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Deco vase, model 707.10, produced in 2012 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperworks. The Deco series traces its origins to the ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Santillana Green Murano Glass, Signed 1991, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Santillana Green Murano Glass, Signed 1991, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Santillana Green Murano Glass, Signed 1991, Made in Italy

By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana

Located in Venezia, IT

An exquisite example from the Colletti series, this 1991 Venini vase (model 512.02) reflects the refined aesthetic and architectural clarity of Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, one of th...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini 1960 aspiral swirl table lamp.
Venini 1960 aspiral swirl table lamp.

Venini 1960 aspiral swirl table lamp.

By Venini

Located in Palermo, IT

Venini "Swirl" spiral blown glass table lamp, Murano This refined table lamp attributed to Venini embodies the excellence of Murano glassmaking and the sophisticated language of Ita...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass, Stained 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 Furniture

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Metal

VENINI vase Anni Trenta Straw Murano Glass, Signed 2011, handmade in Italy
VENINI vase Anni Trenta Straw Murano Glass, Signed 2011, handmade in Italy

VENINI vase Anni Trenta Straw Murano Glass, Signed 2011, handmade in Italy

By Paolo Venini, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Elegant Venini “Anni Trenta” vase in hand-blown Murano glass, featuring a refined low bowl silhouette with a wide flared rim and softly rounded body. This example is signed and comes...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI MURANO - art deco chandelier - 1930s
VENINI MURANO - art deco chandelier - 1930s

VENINI MURANO - art deco chandelier - 1930s

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

VENINI - Murano - Elegant chandelier in pulegoso glass, from Murano, original 1930s , Art Dèco period. Pulegoso glass is a technique developed in the 1920s by Napoleone Martinuzzi at...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Venini Furniture

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Steel

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Signed 2012, 90° Anniversary
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Signed 2012, 90° Anniversary

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Zanfirico Murano Glass, Signed 2012, 90° Anniversary

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 701.01, produced in 2012 to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Venini (1921–2011). Executed in milk-white Zanfirico glass. Hand-blown and worked free-h...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI Hourglass Green and Blue Signed 1998, Made in italy
VENINI Hourglass Green and Blue Signed 1998, Made in italy

VENINI Hourglass Green and Blue Signed 1998, Made in italy

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI Hourglass Green and Blue model 420.06, produced in 1998 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Highly collectible, the Hourglass series is sought after for ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano 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 Furniture

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Brass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, "Pezzato" Vase, Murano, circa 1950–51
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, "Pezzato" Vase, Murano, circa 1950–51

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, "Pezzato" Vase, Murano, circa 1950–51

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A superb example of Fulvio Bianconi's iconic Pezzato series for Venini, executed in the polychrome tessere technique. Sections of colored glass — cobalt, teal, emerald, burgundy, and...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Vintage Venini Tube Chandelier
Vintage Venini Tube Chandelier

Vintage Venini Tube Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Red Lion, PA

This chandelier is made of thin tubes designed in the style of Murano produced in Italy by Venini. Thin, elegant, hand blown glass tube elements. Rewiring Strongly Suggested.

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1960s Vintage Venini Furniture

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Glass

Gold and White Fused Glass Ice Buckets by Venini for Disaronno, Italy
Gold and White Fused Glass Ice Buckets by Venini for Disaronno, Italy

Gold and White Fused Glass Ice Buckets by Venini for Disaronno, Italy

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gold and White Fused Glass Ice Buckets Venini for Disaronno, Murano, Italy, 1970's ( sold separately ) The two buckets are similar but not the same in color & decoration and he...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Glass

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Ron Arad

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Ron Arad

By Ron Arad, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini glass vase with round body and glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Di...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Art Glass

Ritagli model vase, Venini production, Designer Fulvio Bianconi
Ritagli model vase, Venini production, Designer Fulvio Bianconi

Ritagli model vase, Venini production, Designer Fulvio Bianconi

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Busnago, IT

This work by Fulvio Bianconi stems from the most innovative glassmaking technique in the 1900s: thin rectangular strips of glass are placed one on top of the other and then hand-appl...

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1990s Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

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 Carlo Nason, Venini, Toni Zuccheri, 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 Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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 Furniture

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Labuan Vase in Milk-White with Blown Opal Glass by Venini

Labuan Vase in Milk-White with Blown Opal Glass by Venini

By Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. Drawing inspiration from exotic destinations in the Far East, Paolo ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

Fulvio Bianconi model 1329 “Pezzato” vase for Venini, Italy, 1950s
Fulvio Bianconi model 1329 “Pezzato” vase for Venini, Italy, 1950s

Fulvio Bianconi model 1329 “Pezzato” vase for Venini, Italy, 1950s

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Skokie, IL

Fulvio Bianconi model 1329 “Pezzato” vase for Venini, Italy, 1950s Additional Information: Materials: Polychrome patchwork glass Dimensions: 9 1/4" H x 6 1/2" Dia. Condition: Excell...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Glass

Beautiful light green mouth-blown Murano vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy
Beautiful light green mouth-blown Murano vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy

Beautiful light green mouth-blown Murano vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italy

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in München, BY

Beautiful 1960s light green hand-blown Murano glass vase by Carlo Scarpa. Manufacturer: Venini. Made in Italy. The bottom is engraved with "Venini Murano Italia". Very beautiful, hi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Venini Feniletilamina Happy Pills Vase in Black and Orange by Fabio Novembre

Venini Feniletilamina Happy Pills Vase in Black and Orange by Fabio Novembre

By Fabio Novembre, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Venini Happy Pills in feniletilamina by Fabio Novembre. Numbered Edition Handmade blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Color: Feniletilamina...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Apple Green Straw Yellow Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Apple Green Straw Yellow Murano Glass

By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Clessidra hourglass in amber murano glass by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so real, like time ticking away. In 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Venini Furniture

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Murano Glass

Important set of 12 glasses, tableware, gold, Murano design Venini, 1970s Italy
Important set of 12 glasses, tableware, gold, Murano design Venini, 1970s Italy

Important set of 12 glasses, tableware, gold, Murano design Venini, 1970s Italy

By Venini, Venini

Located in Wien, AT

Set of stunning twelve glasses, made by Gino Cenedese or by another glass master of Venini, in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. There are seldomly full sets available, a total of twelve ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Venini Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Seven-Tiered Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1975
Venini Seven-Tiered Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1975

Venini Seven-Tiered Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1975

By Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very impressive seven-tiered chandelier with glass crystals that have polished angled ends. Crystals are placed very close to not show any lightbulbs! Brass skeleton frame work and b...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Brass

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 Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Triedri Glass, Gilded Brass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s
Mid-Century Murano Triedri Glass, Gilded Brass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s

Mid-Century Murano Triedri Glass, Gilded Brass Chandelier by Venini, Italy 1970s

By Venini

Located in Lisse, NL

This large and pure Mid-Century Modern, 6-lights fixture is another one of our recent great find, Italian elegance captured in glass and brass, a chandelier that doesn’t shout for at...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Venini Furniture

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Brass, Metal

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 Furniture

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Glass, Cut Glass

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi White Lattimo Murano Glass, Signed 2012, Italy
VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi White Lattimo Murano Glass, Signed 2012, Italy

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi White Lattimo Murano Glass, Signed 2012, Italy

By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Deco vase 90th anniversary, model 707.10, produced in 2012, diamond signed Venini on the base and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperworks. The Deco series trace...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Venini Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Venini furniture 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 furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1,141 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1,298 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Venini were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ettore Sottsass, Artemide, and Vistosi. Prices for Venini furniture 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 $2,694.

Questions About Venini Furniture

  • 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.
  • 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.