Alessandro Pianon Bird (pulcino) for Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Brussels, BE
Great Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano art glass bird. Iconic design. Fine and good condition
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Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Glass Bird
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Orange Pulcini Bird Designed by Alessandro Pianon and manufactured by Vistosi c. 1963o Smooth
Art Glass
$10,600
H 6.5 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in
Alessandro Pianon Pulcino' blue bird Execution Vetreria Vistosi 1962
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Vigevano, PV
Alessandro Pianon Pulcino' uccello azzurro Esecuzione Vetreria Vistosi 1962
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Alessandro Pianon Pulcino' bird Execution Vetreria Vistosi 1962
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Vigevano, PV
Spherical shape. H: 23cm. Execution: Vetreria Vistosi. Glass, colorless and orange with fused crushed glass, applied murrine as eyes; feet made of bent copper wire. Literature: Cf. M...
Murano Glass
$13,950
H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Bird Sculpture Vistosi Murano Mid Century Modern Italy
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Iconic, rare mid century modern masterpeice Alessandro Pianon Pulcini bird sculpture designed by
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$113,072 / set
H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Set of five “Pulcini” glass birds by Alessandro Pianon, Vetreria Vistosi Murano
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of five “Pulcini” glass birds by Alessandro Pianon. Rare set of five blown glass birds resting
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$13,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 10 in Dm 3.75 in
Mid Century Modern Art Glass Pulcino Bird by, Alessandro Pianon for VIstosi
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Englewood, NJ
An iconic and rare Italian Mid-Century Modern art glass "Pulcino" bird designed by, Alessandro
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Set of Three Hand Blown Murano Glass Birds Paperweights
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. Measures: 4" wide x 2.5" tall x 2" deep. In the style of Alessandro Pianon, Pulcini bird sculpture.
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Vistosi bird by Alessandro Pianon.
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Marseille, FR
Rare hand blown glass bird by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi. The tool mark on the head is usual
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Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi "Pulcini" Glass Bird Sculpture
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Highly sought after "Pulcini" glass bird sculpture for Vistosi. Handblown glass with
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H 9 in W 4.75 in D 5.5 in
Vistosi Pulcino Bird by Alessandro Pianon Murano Glass Sculpture Copper Legs
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Great Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano art glass bird. Iconic design.
Blown Glass
Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Bird
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alessandro Pianon Bird by Vistosi Glass with copper leg's ,Italy 1963
Alessandro Pianon ' Pulcini ' Murano Bird Sculpture
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Alessandro Pianon ' Pulcini ' Murano Bird Sculpture
Murano Glass
Pulcino Glass Bird by Alessandro Pianon, Vetreria Vistosi Murano
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulcino glass bird by Alessandro Pianon, Vetreria Vistosi Murano, Italy, 1960-1969.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
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H 8.75 in W 6 in D 5 in
Alessandro Pianon Pulcino Pulcini Murano Bird Sculpture Vistosi circa 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Iconic Murano glass bird designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi circa 1960’s. Amazing design
Blown Glass
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H 12 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in
Alessandro Pianon Vistosi J Bird Pulcino Pulcini Sculpture Copper Legs Murrine
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Alessandro Pianon Vistosi J Bird Pulcino Pulcini Sculpture with Copper Legs and Murrine decoration
Art Glass
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H 8 in W 4 in D 4.25 in
Alessandro Pianon Vistosi Murano Pulcino Pulcini Bird Sculpture Rare Form Color
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Rare Murano glass bird designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi circa 1960’s. This color is seldom
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Pulcino Glass Bird Sculptures by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pulcino Glass Bird Sculptures by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Italy, circa 1960s. The larger
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Alessandro Pianon 'Pulcino' Glass Bird Model S191 for Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Munich, DE
We love this glass bird which were designed by Italian glass blower Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
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H 12 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in
Alessandro Pianon Model S 189 Pulcini Pulcino Murano Bird Sculpture with Murrine
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Alessandro Pianon Model S 189 Pulcini Pulcino Murano Bird Sculpture with Murrine Decoration. These
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H 6.25 in W 9 in D 3.75 in
Alessandro Pianon Rare Form Murano Pulcino Pulcini Bird Sculpture in Rare Color
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Rare Murano glass bird designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi circa 1960’s. This color is seldom
Blown Glass
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H 13.25 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Italian Glass Mid-Century Modern Vistosi J-Pulcino Bird by Alessandro Pianon
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Englewood, NJ
A whismical Italian Mid-Century Modern art glass "J Pulcino" chick bird designed by Alessandro
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H 7.88 in W 4.14 in D 4.73 in
Pulcino sculpture in the shape of blown glass bird by Alessandro Pianon
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Uccle, BE
on its hammered copper legs, designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in Murano, in 1962. Its cubic
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H 8.5 in W 4 in D 4.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Blown Glass Pulcino Bird by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Englewood, NJ
A rare Italian Mid-Century Modern art glass "Millefiore Pulcino" bird designed by, Alessandro
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Set of five Pulcini glass birds by Alessandro Pianon
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Uccle, BE
designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in Murano, in 1962. The first bird (far left) has a triangular
Blown Glass
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H 12.01 in W 2.76 in L 12.01 in
Sculpture of a Bird in Blown Glass with Murrine Arrangement by Alessandro Pianon
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Uccle, BE
Glass bird resting on its hammered copper legs, designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in Murano
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pulcino Sculpture by Alessandro Pianon
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare, beautiful and finely rendered handblown glass bird by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, having
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Pulcino Glass Bird by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano Italy 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Troy, MI
A rare Pulcino bird designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Visosti Murano Italy circa 1962
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Alessandro Pianon, a Pulcino Glass Bird for Vistosi, Murano, circa 1963
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
birds created in 1952-3 by Alessandro Pianon for the Vistosi glassworks on the island of Murano, off
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H 7.88 in W 7.88 in L 7.88 in
Set of Five Pulcini 'pulcino' Glass Birds, Alessandro Pianon, Vetreria Vistosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Uccle, BE
designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in Murano in 1962. The first bird (left) has a cubic shape
Blown Glass
Vistosi Murano Pulcino Glass with Murrine Eyed Bird by Alessandro Pianon
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare and beautiful sculpture in glass made for approx only 2 years in Italy.The bird
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H 8.67 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Iconic Space Age Vistosi Murano Orange Pulcino Glass Bird by Alessandro Pianon
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Uccle, BE
This iconic bird has been designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi in Murano in 1962
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H 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in
Sculpture of a Bird in Blown Glass with Murrine Arrangement by Alessandro Pianon
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Uccle, BE
Glass bird resting on its hammered copper legs, designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in Murano
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Glass "Pulcino" Bird, Pianon for Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A "Pulcino" Bird, blue glass body with red stripes on raised copper feet. Design by Alessandro
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Vistosi Pulcino Murano Bird
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Pulcino Murano Bird
Italian Mid-Century Blown Glass Pulcino Bird by Peter Pelzel
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Englewood, NJ
A whimsical Italian Mid-Century Modern art glass Orange "Pulcino" (chick) bird designed by, Peter
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Alessandro Pianon Bird "Pulcino" for Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Lynn, MA
Iconic and important Italian glass design by Alessandro Pianon. Orange blown glass mounted on
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Alessandro Pianon Bird "Pulcino" for Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Lynn, MA
Iconic and important Italian glass design by Alessandro Pianon. Grayish/Green blown glass mounted
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Alessandro Pianon Murano Glass ‘Pullcini’ Bird Sculpture
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Alessandro Pianon ‘Pulcini’ murano glass sculpture from 1964. This rare example has patinated
Murano Glass
Vistosi Pulcino Glass Bird by Alessandro Pianon
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Blown glass cube bird by Pianon for Vistosi, circa 1963-1964. Blue-green color with millefiori eyes
Glass
Alessandro Pianon Pulcini "Bird" for Vistosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Amarillo, TX
Alessandro Pianon. Pulcini. Vistosi, Italy, circa 1963. Glass, copper. Measures: 4.75 W x
Pulcini Bird Sculpture by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Bird sculpture by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in the 1960s. Belonging to the emblematic set of 5
Iron
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H 13 in W 6.11 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Alessandro Pianon Murano 'Pulcini' Turquoise Glass Bird, circa 1964
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
times. A rare vintage Italian Murano Alessandro Pianon 'Pulcini' sculptural glass bird designed by
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"Pulcini" Bird Glass Figure, Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming "Pulcini" bird glass sculpture by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Glass Works. Original
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Alessandro Pianon Murano Glass 'Pulcini' Bird for Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Astoria, NY
wire legs, created on the Island of Murano by architect Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi. Excellent
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Pulcino Glass bird, Alessandro Pianon, Vetreria Vistosi Murano
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Uccle, BE
condition. Alessandro Pianon was born in Venice in 1931. He returned to vistosi in the early 1960s. He drew
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H 8.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.25 in
Alessandro Pianon Vistosi Murano Pulcino Pulcini Bird Sculpture Rare Form Color
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Alessandro Pianon Vistosi Murano Pulcino Pulcini bird sculpture rare form color in dark emerald
Blown Glass
Alessandro Pianon Vistosi Murano Pulcino Pulcini Full Set of Rare Birds
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Entire set of highly sought after Murano Birds designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Circa 1960
Glass
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H 11.23 in W 3.55 in D 5.52 in
Pulcino Glass Bird, Alessandro Pianon, Vetreria Vistosi Murano, 'Italy'
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Uccle, BE
Glass bird standing on copper feet, designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano in 1962. Its
Blown Glass
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H 8.5 in W 4 in D 4.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Blown Glass Pulcino Bird by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Englewood, NJ
A rare Italian Mid-Century Modern art glass "Millefiore Pulcino" bird designed by, Alessandro
Blown Glass
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H 7.96 in W 4.14 in D 4.73 in
Sculpture of a Bird in Blown Glass with Murrine Arrangement by Alessandro Pianon
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Uccle, BE
Glass bird resting on its hammered copper legs, designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in Murano
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Alessandro Pianon, a Pulcino Glass Bird for Vistosi, Murano, 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
glass birds created by Alessandro Pianon and made by the Vistosi glassworks on the island of Murano, off
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H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in
Midcentury Set of Five Pulcini 'Pulcino' Glass Birds, Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Englewood, NJ
designed by, Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi, circa 1962. The birds each are different in shape
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Alessandro Pianon Rare Hand Blown Glass Bird for Vistosi Murano 1963
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Murano Italy, ca 1963. Pulcini means chicks (baby chickens) in Italian. These
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H 8.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Art Glass "Pulcino" Birds by, Alessandro Pianon
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Englewood, NJ
, Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi, circa 1962. The birds each are different in shape, color, texture
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H 11.62 in W 5.71 in D 2.37 in
Rare Complete Set of Birds by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Uccle, BE
A rare collection of 5 birds designed by Alessandro Pianon for the Vistosi manufacture on the
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H 8.67 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Iconic Space Age Vistosi Murano Orange Pulcino Glass Bird by Alessandro Pianon
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Uccle, BE
iconic bird has been designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi in Murano in 1962. Similar
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Pulcino Glass Bird by Allesandro Pianon Vistosi Murano
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fantastic glass bird (Pulcino) by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi Murano, circa 1970s. The
Glass
Hand Blown Murano Glass Bird with Metal Legs, 1970s
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
the style of Alessandro Pianon, Pulcini bird sculpture. The figure is not marked. In good condition
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Hand Blown Murano Glass Flamingo Bird with Metal Legs, 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
12.5" tall x 3.5" deep. In the style of Alessandro Pianon, Pulcini bird sculpture.
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Hand Blown Murano Style Green Art Glass Bird with Metal Legs, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
the style of Alessandro Pianon, Pulcini bird sculpture. The figure is not marked. In good condition
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Alessandro Pianon Vistosi Murano Pulcino Bird
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Wonderful Pulcino bird designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi. Murrine glass and murrine eyes on
Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano Pulcino Bird
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Vibrant orange Pulcino bird by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi.
Alessandro Pianon Pulcino Bird Sculpture Vistosi Murano
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Great square form Vistosi Bird with decorative murrines designed by Alessandro Pianon.
Alessandro Pianon Pulcino Bird Sculpture Vistosi Murano
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A fine J-haped bird designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, circa 1960s.
Fornasetti Frame with Convex Mirror Farfalle Butterflies Color on White
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti accessories, the mirrors turn an everyday action into an aesthetic experience. Measures: Ø28 cm. This mirror frame is handcrafted using original artisan techni...
Glass, Wood
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$229,678Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$10,600
H 118.12 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury LB7 modular bookcase designed by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy 1957
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Modular bookcase model LB7 designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Marked Poggi Pavia. An extremely flexible bookcase, with different modular options, suited to being against a wall or...
Wood
$8,833
H 118.12 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Franco Albini Modular bookcase model "LB7" Production Poggi Pavia 1957
By Franco Albini
Located in Vigevano, PV
Franco Albini Modular bookcase model "LB7" Production Poggi Pavia 1957 This bookcase has two storage modules, one divided into 4 sections and the other with a shelf. Plus two shelves...
Aluminum
$6,242 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Pendant lamp in "Cocoon" from the 60s made in Italy
Located in Vigevano, PV
Pendant lamp in "Cocoon" from the 60s made in Italy. Elegant for modern spaces, this lamp is of the highest quality.
Brass
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$1,195Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in
Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Turquoise Blue Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor In tradition Anahita, the Persian goddess associated with water, fertility, and wisd...
Gold Plate, Brass
1970s Toni Zuccheri Veart Murano Italian Design Glass Sculpture
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brescia, IT
Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italy, 1970s Murano Glass Sculpture Perfect condiction
Murano Glass
$358Sale Price|32% Off
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Murano Glass Rooster Sculpture, Hand-Crafted, 1960s Italy
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful vintage Murano glass chicken intricately made in several glass techniques. Breast made of aventurine speckled glass encased in lattimo, ribbed shape, heat applied dark red ...
Glass
$445
H 7.88 in W 3.55 in D 2.96 in
Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso for Graal Glass
By Livio Seguso, Gral Glass
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s A cute sculpture of a stylized cat in smoke grey glass. Hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. It was desig...
Art Glass
$525Sale Price|22% Off
H 12 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Stylish Cockatoo or Bird Signed Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish 12" high Italian art glass cockatoo or bird sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1960s. Great blue and gold fleck color and clarity in this vintage piece which includes original ...
Art Glass
Very Unusual French 1940s Model of a Camel, Made of Tanned Leather
Located in New York, NY
A Very Unusual and Rare French 1940s model of a Camel, made of natural tanned leather. This is truly an elaborate piece for any home decor. This piece is made of naturally tanned lea...
Leather, Glass
The work of renowned glass artist Alessandro Pianon — which includes his lighthearted “Pulcini” birds as well as the other Pianon glass birds, with their bulbous forms and lanky legs of textured patinated copper — is very popular with lovers of art glass.
Venice has long been a manufacturing center for exquisite art glass, and since as early as the 8th century, legions of expert glassmakers have been honing their skills there.
The glass components of eminently collectible chandeliers, sconces, table lamps and other objects and fixtures are hand-blown in the region by a master of Murano glass, named for the Italian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for hundreds of years, using a variety of artisanal processes. Pianon was a product of the region’s rich glassmaking tradition.
Born in Venice, Pianon studied at the Architecture School in Venice to become an architect and designer. Prolific glass manufacturer Vetreria Vistosi hired Pianon in 1956 to design the company logo.
The history of Vistosi and its extraordinary lighting and decorative objects 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.
Pleased with his work, the manufacturer retained Pianon as a designer. At Vistosi, Pianon developed his glassblowing techniques and designed a series of collections for the company (the maker’s “Pulcini” bird sculptures are particularly well-known). He perfected his unique style during the mid-century era, producing pendant lamps and chandeliers of all different kinds, whimsical bird sculptures in vibrant colors that feature richly textured surfaces, and other objects and furnishings.
Pianon established his own studio in 1962. And while he created a range of decor and lighting for Vistosi, Candle, Lumenform and other makers over the course of his career, Pianon's playful glass birds, which introduce cheeriness and striking pops of color into any interior, are his most sought-after designs.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Alessandro Pianon lighting and decorative objects.
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.