VENINI where art, history, and innovation converge. It is between light and shadows, where glass becomes poetry, that VENINI has written its history. For over a century, Murano master craftsmen have transformed molten matter into luminous works of art. VENINI’s Art Light collections are not merely lighting fixtures, but guardians of an artistic heritage that intertwines the past and the future, tradition and innovation.
Originally created for practical purposes such as reading, the table lamps underwent a transformation with the advent of electricity in the 19th century. They evolved from the refined Art Nouveau styles to the modern lines of the 20th century, becoming unique design pieces. Today, they are an essential element in both interior decoration and the daily functionality of our homes and workplaces.
VENINI has successfully blended the ancient art of blown glass with contemporary design, creating masterpieces that illuminate and enrich the homes of those who choose them. Each lamp, from the elegant lines of the classic models to bold contemporary creations, reflects a passion for beauty and light, adapting to any setting and need.
Belboi, Tolboi, and Stillboi: Modern Classics
Now considered modern classics, the Belboi, Tolboi, and Stillboi models have enjoyed uninterrupted success since the first editions. These lamps are a perfect fit for traditional settings as well as mid-century modern and contemporary environments. Each item is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, featuring an opaline glass diffuser elegantly edged with colored glass, and a crystal stem with a colored core. The gold-plated metal base and supports add a discreet touch of luxury, making these lamps true luminous jewels for any space.
Zoe: A Millenary Dialogue between Venice and the East
The Zoe collection, conceived by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, represents a perfect fusion of tradition and innovation. The evocative shape of a Chinese lantern, achieved through the skillful crafting of blown opaline glass with an overcoat of colored glass, evokes the millenary dialogue between Venice and the East. The gold-plated structure not only sustains the delicacy of the glass, but also adds an element of refinement that enhances any setting, transforming light into a cultural and sensory experience.
Bhusanam, Kiritam, Nopuram, and Darpanah: The Geometric Boldness of Ettore Sottsass
The Bhusanam, Kiritam, Nopuram, and Darpanah lamps are the fruit of the inspiration that the legendary designer-architect drew from the medium of glass. These lamps, characterized by elementary geometric shapes and strongly contrasting colors, are assembled into complex structures that reflect Sottsass’s design philosophy. Each lamp is a work of art, not just a design object.
VENINI: a story, an artistic excellence, a typically Italian passion
Founded in 1921 by Paolo Venini, a Milanese lawyer, and Giacomo Cappellin, a Venetian antiques dealer, Venini S.p.A., then Cappellin, Venini & C., would become a benchmark in the world of artistic glass, laying the foundations of that stylistic identity that still distinguishes it today.
Over the years, Venini has entered into significant joint projects with artists such as Napoleone Martinuzzi, Carlo Scarpa, and Vittorio Zecchin, and, after the war, with Gio Ponti and Mimmo Rotella, not to mention the contributions of contemporary designers and architects the likes of Peter Marino, Tadao Ando, Gae Aulenti, Massimiliano Fuksas, Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, Gaetano Pesce, Emmanuel Babled, Francesco Lucchese, Monica Guggisberg, Philip Baldwin, and Ron Arad.
The forms and style of the original artistic production are thus continuously refreshed. With its iconic projects and new creations, the glassworks presents its works in two collections: Art Glass brings together a series of extraordinary sculptural vases and objects for interior decoration; Art Light features chandeliers and important lighting installations for large public or private spaces.
Creations bearing the Venini signature have become part of the permanent collections of museums of such calibre as the Metropolitan Museum and MoMA in New York, the Fondation Cartier in Paris, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Venini’s own museum contains 45,000 drawings, 10,000 vintage photos and 4,000 works of art, making it the most precious historical archive of modern and contemporary glass art in the world. Since 2016, the Damiani family, owners of the homonymous international luxury jewellery brand, has been the company’s majority shareholder, promoting the development of one of Italy’s most authentically excellent brands.