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Mid-Century Chandelier in Murano glass and brass attributed to P. Venini 1970s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Chandelier in Murano glass and brass attributed to P.aolo Venini ,1970s. Purchased by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Green Murano glass Mid-Century chandelier
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, Venini style, Italy 1970s. The large chandelier is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Venini Italian Mid-Century Curly Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Murano Curly Italian Venini Mid -Century Chandelier Light Fixture. Round frame holding 11 Curvy pcs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large Venini Poliedri Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Large Italian Mid-Century chandelier by Venini with dozens of handblown Polyhedral Murano glasses
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large Rose Glass Venini Poliedri Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Large Italian Mid-Century chandelier by Venini with dozens of rose colored handblown polyhedral
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pair of Venini Poliedri Chandeliers, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century chandeliers by Venini made with their iconic poliedri Murano glasses. The glasses are a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Chrome Chandeliers Murano Pelugoso Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By Mazzega, Aldo Nason
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly rare Mid-Century chandeliers in chrome and Murano mouth-blown "Pelugoso" glass. These
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-Century modern XL Venini chandelier. It can be mounted straight to ceeling like a plafond or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Venini Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Venini Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Mid-century Venini Murano chandelier 'Trilobo'
By Venini
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A beautiful Murano chandelier by Venini. With 6 lights. Model- 'Trilobo', clear and light amber
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Venini Quadriedri Prism Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian Venini 'cake' chandelier made of descending stacked layers of quadriedri
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Venini Tronchi Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large Venini glass chandelier composed of approximately 200 tronchi glass. Rewired with 26 new
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Venini Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass chandelier
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Venini. 42 Murano glasses set on a metal base consisting of 2
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Murano Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Italian Mid-Century Modern four-light chandelier, in brass and Murano glass by Venini.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Chandelier by Venini
Mid-Century Modern Murano Chandelier by Venini
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 7.09 in
Mid-Century Venini Troncho Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Mid-Century Tronchi chandelier made in Italy, designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Italian Mid Century Modern Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Venini which has multi-tier cascading prisms. Consisting
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Rare Signed Angelo Brotto Esperia Midcentury Chandelier White Black Plastic Lamp
By Stilnovo, Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
This is No 1 of 2 available. Rare signed Italian Mid-century chandelier by Angelo Brotto for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Rare Signed Angelo Brotto Esperia Midcentury Chandelier White Black Plastic Lamp
By Stilnovo, Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
This is No 2 of 2 available. Rare signed Italian Mid-century chandelier by Angelo Brotto for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Triedri Chandelier by Venini, 1960
By Venini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Add a touch of classic Italian craftsmanship to your home with this stunning Venini chandelier
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid Century Iridescent Chandelier, Multi Color Venini Style Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This fabulous chandelier is amazing.Indeed, its colors change according to light and surrounding
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

1960s Mid-Century Modern Venini Glass Oval Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s Mid-Century Modern Venini glass chandelier with brass frame and amber and clear
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier by Venini. Each of the prisms is solid glass, measuring 11
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid Century Modern Venini Murano Glass Prism Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Venini chandelier in an oval shape. 4 lights to illuminate the triangular prism. In
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Unique Mid Century Glass Rod Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A vintage chandelier by Venini in a unique shape composed of clear glass rods suspended from a
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Venini Italian Mid-Century Brass Chandelier
By Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century (1940s) brass chandelier with an rectangular center having 4 pivoting upright
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paolo Venini Italian Mid-Century Glass Scroll Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) clear glass chandelier with 6 upright scrolls & 6 scroll form arms
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid-century murano glass chandelier Eliche by Venini Italy 1960s
By Venini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
vintage condition, this chandelier stands as a symbol of enduring beauty and mid-century sophistication
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Venini Mid Century Italian Modern Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier 60s
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Italian chandelier from Venini. This chandelier is made up of a steel structure in two heights
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vintage Mid 20th Century Regency Crystal Rod Chandelier After Venini
By Venini
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Regency chandelier. Monumental in size and drama. After the venerable Venini
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Venini Mid-Century Modern Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier "Triedri", 1996
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano glass chandelier with 370 elements in crystal, nickel finish structure and nine E26 / E27
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Mid-Century Modern Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier "Triedri", 1984s
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano glass chandelier with 457 elements in crystal, nickel finish structure and 12 E26 / E27
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Mid-Century Modern Smoked Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
chandelier with a golden finish. Attributed to Venini and executed in the circa 1970s. The Murano glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier in Clear Murano Glass, Attributed to Venini
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Small Mid-Century Modern chandelier consisting of clear Murano glass tubes and four lights in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Venini Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Oval Chandelier, 9 Lights
By Venini
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional Mid- Century Modern oval chandelier by Venini ( Founded 1921 in Milan, Italy by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Venini Style Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Venini style crystal chandelier with triade crystals. Single medium base socket with brass frame
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Venini Style Chandelier
Venini Style Chandelier
H 23 in Dm 10 in
Venini Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare example of a Murano glass and brass chandelier, produced by Venini in the 1950s. Twenty-two
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Chandelier by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Mid-century Italian Murano glass chandelier by Paolo Venini. This vintage hanging lamp is composed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Chandelier, circa 1970 in Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Mid-Century Modern pendant light in white and clear hand blown Murano Glass in the "Tessuto
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Venini Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Venini handmade transparent glass pendant lamp with lacquered metal structure. The lamp
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Venini Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1960
By Paolo Venini
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Venini handmade transparent glass pendant lamp with lacquered metal structure. The lamp
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Venini Chandelier, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
Venini chandelier, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 96 cm; D=50 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Venini Chandelier, 1950s
Venini Chandelier, 1950s
H 37.8 in Dm 19.69 in
Venini Mid-Century Modern Crystal Amber Murano Glass Triedri Chandelier, 1984s
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
the glass elements called "Triedri". Attributed to Venini in 1984s. Chandelier can be re wired for
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Venini Mid-Century Modern Crystal Amber Murano Glass Chandelier "Nastri", 1974
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
cutting it.  This fantastic chandelier was designed by Venini in 1974, reaches a diameter of 78 cm and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1970s Venini Mid-Century Modern Clear and Brown Murano Glass Triedri Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
pictures have been made in the shop. High quality of brass and murano glasses look at Venini chandeliers
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sphere Chandelier by Venini, circa 1960
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
, attributed to Venini, circa 1960 There are two matching spheres available. Diameter is: 50 cm! A sphere this
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Two Mid-Century Modern Venini, ´Tessuto´Chandelier, circa 1970 in Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Two beautiful and large Mid-Century Modern pendant lights in white and clear hand blown Murano
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Italian Venini Style Mid-Century Modern Diminutive Pendant Light
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern diminutive glass pendant light made in the style of Venini. The piece
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Venini Attributed Murano Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso, Mazzega, Barovier, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Venini attributed Murano chandelier. Mid-Century Modern Venini attributed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century /Modern Venini Glass Shades
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
several giant Chandeliers that were sold for the glass only. Have been kept in storage 20 some odd years
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Venini Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Venini chandelier Murano glass from a Palm Beach estate Measurement of the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Venini Murano Glass Chandelier
Venini Murano Glass Chandelier
H 23.63 in Dm 13.5 in
Italian Mid Century Brown Murano Glass Drops Chandelier by Paolo Venini, 1960s
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This large Murano brown glass drops and caramel colour crystals chandelier was made and designed by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Mid Century Brown Murano Glass Drops Chandelier by Paolo Venini, 1960s
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This large Murano brown glass drops and caramel colour crystals chandelier was made and designed by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Venini Mid-Century Modern Grey Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri, 1980
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
. Attributed to Venini and executed in the circa 1980s. The Murano glass chandelier is nothing like a typical
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Toni Zuccheri Mid-Century Modern Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier for Venini 1980
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
the country of destination. This chandelier is a project Attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Venini, which
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Large Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
, attributed to Venini, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 40 cm. Height is 110 cm but can be easily adjusted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Mid Century Round Venini Style Chandelier in Blue, Amber and White Poliedri
By Venini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful chandelier or flush mount features 193 pieces of Murano glass poliedri pieces. Each
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Chandelier Attr. to Venini in Murano Glass, Italy circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and large Mid Century Modern, drum shaped chandelier. Manufactured in lacquered metal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Venini, circa 1970.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
, attributed to Venini, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 40cm. Height is 80cm or 32" at the moment of the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
to Venini, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 33cm. Height is 60cm but can be easily adjusted to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

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Midcentury Venini Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic midcentury venini chandelier available at 1stDibs. Each midcentury venini chandelier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and murano glass. There are many kinds of the midcentury venini chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right midcentury venini chandelier, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury venini chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Venini, Carlo Scarpa and Paolo Venini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Midcentury Venini Chandelier?

Prices for a midcentury venini chandelier start at $614 and top out at $22,300 with the average selling for $4,037.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.