Vistosi Italian Mid-Century Modern Cased Murano Glass Bullseye Paperweight
About the Item
- Creator:Vistosi (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Width: 4.13 in (10.5 cm)Depth: 3.13 in (7.96 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s-1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:
Vistosi
Demonstrative of a unique marriage between artistry and technical excellence, Vistosi lighting fixtures were born from a rich Italian glassmaking tradition. The prolific glass manufacturer came to prominence after World War II for its modernist lighting designs, and today Vistosi is known for opulent chandeliers, lamps and sconces.
The history of Vistosi reaches as far back as 1640, when the Gazzabin family of Murano opened a furnace for producing Murano glass art. "Vistoso," which was originally a nickname, became part of the family's surname and eventually the name “Vistosi” was used to refer to the family’s glass creations.
Vistosi would be recognized by the glassmakers’ guild in Murano during the late 18th century — with Gio-Batta Vistosi becoming head of the guild — but Napoleon dissolved the Venetian state and closed the region’s glass factories by 1807. The modern iteration of the Vistosi company was founded in Murano in 1945 by Guglielmo Vistosi, a Gazzabin family heir.
During the 1950s, Vistosi's grandchildren, Gino and Luciano Vistosi, began specializing in lighting. In the 1960s and ‘70s, the company worked with renowned Italian furniture designers like Adalberto Dal Lago, Ettore Sottsass and Gae Aulenti. One of Vistosi's most famous collaborations was with Italian architect and designer Angelo Mangiarotti. In 1967, Mangiarotti designed a modular crystal-hook lighting system called Giogali that has enjoyed popularity and acclaim to this day.
In 1989, Vistosi was taken over by businessman Giancarlo Moretti, who had an extensive background in the lighting industry. Moretti's son, Matteo Moretti, reinvigorated the business with a series of new design collaborations in 1993. Some of the most notable partnerships included Chiaramonte and Marin, Mauro Olivieri and Michele De Lucchi.
Vistosi has participated in every Euroluce showcase since the lighting exhibition began in 1976. In 2005, the company won the ADI Design Index award for Mangiarotti's Giogali system. In 2007, Vistosi won the Eurispes award and participated in a Compasso d'Oro competition.
Today, Vistosi is still a leader in the lighting industry, shifting to LED and creating new types of lead-free crystal glass for its stunning range of lighting fixtures.
Find a collection of vintage Vistosi lighting and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Philadelphia, PA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Vintage Faceted Perthshire Spaced Millefiori Art Glass PaperweightLocated in Philadelphia, PAA fine faceted Perthshire spaced millefiori art glass paperweight. It has pink and light blue canes centered on a 1972 'D' date cane. The base has a st...Category
Vintage 1970s Scottish Modern Paperweights
MaterialsArt Glass
- Steven Lundberg / Lundberg Studios Glass Tiger Lily Pedestal PaperweightBy Lundberg StudiosLocated in Philadelphia, PAA fine Lundberg Studios pedastal paperweight. By Steven Lundberg. With an upright tiger lily lampwork flower. Signed and dated at the foot. ...Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paperweights
MaterialsArt Glass
- Daniel Salazar Lundberg Studios Cherry Blossom Art Glass PaperweightBy Lundberg StudiosLocated in Philadelphia, PAA fine Lundberg Studios paperweight by Daniel Salazar. With a lampwork cherry blossom and 3 small cherry flower buds on a branch. Bearing a Lundbe...Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paperweights
MaterialsArt Glass
- Randall Grubb Flat Flower Bouquet Glass Paperweight with a Millefiori GarlandLocated in Philadelphia, PAA fine, signed lampwork paperweight by Randall Grubb. With a flat floral bouquet surrounded by a millefiori ring or garland. With a G signat...Category
1990s American Modern Paperweights
MaterialsArt Glass
- Chris Buzzini Artist-Proof Orchid Flower and Roots Art Glass PaperweightLocated in Philadelphia, PAA very fine studio glass paperweight by Chris Buzzini. With a lampwork orchid (including the roots). With a signature cane to the reverse of the ro...Category
1990s American Modern Paperweights
MaterialsArt Glass
- Mid-Century Modern Murano Italian Glass Red & Purple Striped VaseBy Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'ArteLocated in Philadelphia, PAA good Murano glass vase with red and purple stripes. In the style of Flavio Poli with a thick body, bullicine and 'a face' decoration. Measure: Height ca. 12 1/2 in. Items ...Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsArt Glass
- Italian Murano Glass PaperweightBy Vintage Murano GalleryLocated in Los Angeles, CAA very large Italian Murano Paperweight. A spectacular example of hand blown work combining, not only many colors, but a large array of ribb...Category
20th Century Italian Paperweights
MaterialsMurano Glass, Wood
- AVem Large Vintage Italian Murano Glass PaperweightBy Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)Located in Bishop's Stortford, HertfordshireA large and impressive vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight made by Arte Vetreria Muranese (A.V.e.M.) and dating from around 1935. The large hand blown domed clear glass paperwei...Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Glass
MaterialsBlown Glass
- 19th Century Murano Glass Paperweight - Pen HolderLocated in Casteren, Noord-BrabantBeautiful antique paperweight, handmade from multi colored glass, in the shape of a rooster. On top a small vase, probably intended to hold a pen. ...Category
Antique 1870s Italian Belle Époque Glass
MaterialsBlown Glass, Art Glass
- Toso Murano Green Orange Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass PaperweightsBy Fratelli TosoLocated in Kissimmee, FLPriced per item (2 ppwts are left). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown flower design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. Top is called a "Crown"...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
MaterialsArt Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
- Fratelli Toso Murano Colorful Millefiori Ribbon Italian Art Glass PaperweightsBy Fratelli TosoLocated in Kissimmee, FLPriced per item - Only 2 Left! Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Each has their own unique des...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
MaterialsGlass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
- Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass PaperweightsBy Fratelli TosoLocated in Kissimmee, FLPriced per item (3 designs available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown flower design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, all with original la...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
MaterialsGlass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
