Vistosi Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp
About the Item
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: Geneva, Switzerland
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- Angelo Mangiarotti Vistosi Giogali Pendant Chandeliers Lamp Ceiling Light GlassBy Angelo MangiarottiLocated in Geneva, CHAngelo Mangiarotti "Giogali" glass unusual pendant lamp by Vistosi, Italy, circa 1968 Original chain available to make it longer.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsArt Glass
- Peill & Putzler Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp, Germany, Ca. 1960sBy Peill & PutzlerLocated in Geneva, CHVintage frosted glass and brass pendant lamp manufactured by Peill & Putzler, Germany ca. 1960s Very good condition. Measures: height...Category
Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Brass and Crystal Pendant Lamp by Carl FagerlundBy Carl FagerlundLocated in Geneva, CHBrass and crystal pendant lamp by Carl Fagerlund produced by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950 Perfect condition Measures: 18cm diameter, total heigh...Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsCrystal, Brass
- Brass & Glass 5 Arms Pendant Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960sBy Carl Fagerlund, OrreforsLocated in Geneva, CH5 arms brass and glass pendant lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s Perfect condition Height adjustable for each lamp H 110 x D 45 cm.Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Structured Glass Pendant Lamp by LimburgBy Glashütte LimburgLocated in Geneva, CHStructured smoked glass pendant lamp by Limburg, Germany ca. 1970's Brass fixture .Category
Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGlass
- Heavy Brass Vintage Pendant Lamp, ca. 1970sBy Gaetano SciolariLocated in Geneva, CHHigh qualtiy heavy brass sculptural vintage pendant lamp probably from Gaetano Sciolari or Goffredo Reggiani. From the 1970s, about 10kgs. 8 sta...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Glass Vistosi Pendant Lamp by Alessandro Pianon, 1960sBy Vistosi, Alessandro PianonLocated in UTRECHT, NLGlass pendant lamp designed by Alessandro Pianon in the 1960s. Made by glass-works factory Vistosi. This lamp is part of a series that Alessandro designed. These lamps feature an out...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Orange Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi, Italy, 1960'sBy Gino Vistosi, VistosiLocated in Steenwijk, NLThis orange glass pendant lamp was designed by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi in Italy in the 1960's. It has a bright orange glass outside with a white opaline inside that gives a beautifu...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass, Opaline Glass
- Vetreria Vistosi Golden Glass PendantBy VistosiLocated in Los Angeles, CAVetreria Vistosi "Lentichhie" pendant with golden fume cent glass, 1960s-1970s, Italy.Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGlass
- Vistosi Murano Glass Pendant ChandelierBy VistosiLocated in Antwerp, BEItalian Murano glass chandelier by Vistosi. Measures: Diameter 60 cm. Height 55 cm.Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Vistosi Futura Pendant Light in Amber Brass Glass And Matt Black FrameBy Hangar Design Group, VistosiLocated in Mogliano Veneto, TrevisoA collection of lamps made from a single piece of blown glass, whose particular workmanship, though, allows a double chromatic effect: transparent at the top, satin effect at the bot...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGlass
- Vistosi Plot Pendant Light in Smoky Brass Glass And Matt Black FrameBy Vistosi, Chiaramonte & MarinLocated in Mogliano Veneto, TrevisoA perfect dialog between different materials and a suspended light source: that is Plot. Inspired by the weaving of oriental bamboo scaffolding, Plot gives a feeling of lightness and...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGlass