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.
Green Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Alessandro Pianon, for Vistosi, Italy, 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This fantastic pendant lamp was designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in Italy in the 1960s. It has a white opaline glass inner chalice, surrounded with a green Murano glass shel...
Metal
L 59 Large Glass Pendant by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large Model L 59 glass pendant designed in the 1960s by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi in Murano. The glass is white, with a ring of vertical colored stripes of about 15 c...
Metal
Large Midcentury Glass Pendant by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare double layered opaline glass white/orange. Designed in 1956 by Alessandro Pianon for Gino Vistosi. Dimension shade only: Height 40 x Ø 45 cm.
Glass
$2,263Sale Price|20% Off
Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi, Murano Glass Gray Cased Lattimo Suspension, Murrina
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This is the version from Vistosi with the big murrina in the center of the body. Designed by Alessandro Pianon. Made in lattimo opaline glass cased over with taupe gray. Mouth-blow...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Hanging Lamp Model ui by Vistosi, Design by Alessandro Pianon, 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Oirlo, LI
This striking orange pendant lamp, often referred to as the “Onion” model due to its elegant, rounded silhouette, is a true example of classic Murano craftsmanship. Mouth-blown by sk...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Yellow & White Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by A. Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pendant lamp was produced approximately in the 1960s. It is made of metal structure with a beatiful "incamiciato" Murano glass shade in yellow and white color. Pretty good condi...
Brass
20th Century, Alessandro Pianon Pair of Colored Chandeliers for Vistosi, 60s
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Turin, Turin
Alessandro Pianon (1931-1964) studied architecture at the University of Venice and in 1956 started working for Vistosi, designing its brand. In 1962 Alessandro opened his own design...
Brass
Yellow Glass Pendant by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Yellow Model L 63 glass pendant designed in the 1960s by Alessandro Pianon for Venetian glassmaker Vistosi. The glass is subtle and still in beautiful vintage condition. The metal c...
Metal
$1,508Sale Price|20% Off
Vistosi Chandelier in Murano Colored Glass 60's
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in bari, IT
Alessandro Pianon Murano Murano Glass Pendant Element. 60s. Inside is covered by a thin layer of white opal glass to spread a warm and soft light. It is in perfect original condition...
Brass
1960s Alessandro Pianon Lumenform Italy Ceiling Lamp in Glass
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Biella, IT
Alessandro Pianon ceiling lamp glass by Lumenform Italy design years 60 Perfect vintage condition a, diameter 15 inches and height 40 inches.
Metal, Aluminum
Murano Pendant Lamp by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This pendant lamp was designed by Alessandro Pianon for the Italian manufacturer Vetreria Vistosi in 1962. This glass lamp is composed of two Murano glass pieces that support each o...
Glass, Murano Glass
Important CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE in MURANO GLASS by ALESSANDRO PIANON, ITALY 1960
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant pendant light, Modernist, Free-Form, Shabby-Chic, with a tapered design of great finesse, in orange Murano glass suspended by an iron wire leaving the electric wire floati...
Brass
$2,062Sale Price / set|28% Off
Two Pendant Fixtures by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Murano, Italy
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Weesp, NL
Two late 1950s handblown satin finished pendant lamps designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Murano - Italy. Both lamps are in perfect condition. Measurements: H 47 x D 13 cm. Ea...
Blown Glass
20th Century Alessandro Pianon Murano Glass Pendant Lamp for Vistosi, Yellow
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Turin, Turin
Alessandro Pianon (1931-1964) studied architecture at the University of Venice and in 1956 started working for Vistosi, designing its brand. In 1962 Alessandro opened his own design...
Brass
Large L 72 Glass pendant by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large Model L 72 glass pendant designed in the 1960s by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi in Murano. The lamp is in very good vintage condition and comes with the original metal ceiling cap...
Metal
$5,658Sale Price / set|20% Off
Four Lights by Alessandro Pianon, Murano, 1960
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Budapest, HU
Four fabulous glass of Alessandro Pianon. The glasses are also available for the same color compositions.
Blown Glass
20th Century Alessandro Pianon Murano Glass Pendant Lamp for Vistosi, Lilac
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Turin, Turin
Alessandro Pianon (1931-1964) studied architecture at the University of Venice and in 1956 started working for Vistosi, designing its brand. In 1962 Alessandro opened his own design...
Brass
c. 1960 Blue Lattimo Pendant Lamp by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Dekalb, IL
This mid-century pendant lamp features a tall, flared form executed in vivid blue lattimo glass, distinguished by its opaque body and broad, disk-like lower rim. The shade is punctua...
Art Glass
$4,950 / item
Ceiling Lamp by Alessandro Pianon, 1965
By Candle, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Berlin, DE
Model 'a 324 Ischia' Nickel-plated brass, opaline glass Dimensions / ø 48cm H.36cm Design / Alessandro Pianon 1965 Manufacturer / Candle Italy Please notice: Set of two, also avail...
Brass, Nickel
20th Century Alessandro Pianon Murano Glass Pendant Lamp for Vistosi, Blue
By Gino Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Italian Glass Pendant by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi, 1960s A striking handblown glass pendant designed by Gino Vistosi in Italy during the 1960s. This elegant piece features a vivid b...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Tall Vistosi Murano White and Blue Glass Pendants by Alessandro Pianon, 1960's
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in London, GB
Large elongated Murano blown glass pendants in blue, (Inside is a blown thin inner layer of white opal translucent glass to spread a warm and soft light) white and black. The ellipse...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Red glass pendant by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Red Model L 63 glass pendant designed in the 1960s by Alessandro Pianon for Venetian glassmaker Vistosi. The glass is subtle and still in beautiful vintage condition. The metal ceil...
Metal
White and Orange Murano Glass 1960s Pendant by a. Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This elegant Murano glass pendant is made from a burnished brass structure and two handmade glass elements: An opaline spherical lamp shade and an “incamiciato” orange round shade.
Brass, Aluminum
20th Century Alessandro Pianon Murano Glass Pendant Lamp for Vistosi, Yellow
By Gino Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Italian Glass Pendant by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi, 1960s A striking handblown glass pendant designed by Gino Vistosi in Italy during the 1960s. This elegant piece features a vivid y...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Luciano Vistosi Orange pendant in glass
By Luciano Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Brussels, BE
By Alessandro Pianon for Luciano Vistosi, this opaline is made out of orange Murano glass wich diffuses light in a warm and intimate way. Please feel free to contact us for any add...
Murano Glass
Large Cascade Ceiling Lamp by Peter Pelzel for Vistosi, Italy, 1962
By P. Pelzel, Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large cascade ceiling lamp by Italian architect and designer Peter Pelzel for Vistosi, Italy, 1962. Glass shades in grey and smoke glass with bras...
Brass
1960s Alessandro Pianon Lumenform Italy Ceiling Lamp in Glass
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Biella, IT
Alessandro Pianon ceiling lamp glass by Lumenform Italy design years 60. Perfect vintage condition A, diameter 15 inches height 40 inches.
Metal
Large L 72 Glass pendant by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large Model L 72 glass pendant designed in the 1960s by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi in Murano. The lamp is in very good vintage condition and comes with the original metal ceiling cap...
Metal
$7,160 / item
+ 1 moreH 70.87 in Dm 51.19 in
Vistosi Puppet Multi Suspension Light Murano Blown Glass
By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps with blown glass diffuser with an original irregularly lined ‘dégradé’ finish. The arms of the chandelier are hung individually to customer demand. Specificati...
Blown Glass
$1,508Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.13 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Vistosi Chandelier in Murano Colored Glass 60's
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in bari, IT
Alessandro Pianon Murano Murano Glass Pendant Element. 60s. Inside is covered by a thin layer of white opal glass to spread a warm and soft light. It is in perfect original condition...
Brass
Vistosi Puppet Single Suspension Light Blown Murano Glass
By Vistosi, Romani Saccani Architetti
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps with blown glass diffuser with an original irregularly lined ‘dégradé’ finish. The arms of the chandelier are hung individually to customer demand. Specificati...
Blown Glass
Large Vistosi Pendant, 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon, Gino Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare disc-shaped Vistosi pendant with a large, pale Lilac-colored and cased, glass body. Suspended by a steel wire this large hand blown Murano glass p...
Brass
$596Sale Price|70% Off
H 12.36 in Dm 7.09 in
Vistosi Murano Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Pendant, Italy, 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano opaline glass pendant in an extraordinary soft hourglass shape by Vistosi. This pendant displays a rare color of gray with a hint of warm g...
Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Yellow Glass Pendant by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Yellow Model L 63 glass pendant designed in the 1960s by Alessandro Pianon for Venetian glassmaker Vistosi. The glass is subtle and still in beautiful vintage condition. The metal c...
Metal
1960s Alessandro Pianon Lumenform Italy Ceiling Lamp in Glass
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Biella, IT
Alessandro Pianon ceiling lamp glass by Lumenform Italy design years 60 Perfect vintage condition a, diameter 15 inches and height 40 inches.
Metal, Aluminum
$2,062Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 18.51 in Dm 5.12 in
Two Pendant Fixtures by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Murano, Italy
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Weesp, NL
Two late 1950s handblown satin finished pendant lamps designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Murano - Italy. Both lamps are in perfect condition. Measurements: H 47 x D 13 cm. Ea...
Blown Glass
$1,492Sale Price / set|29% Off
H 51.19 in Dm 12.6 in
Pair of Murano Glass Pendants attr. to Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. These pendants are made in chromed metal and Murano glass. It is a vintage set, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in per...
Metal
$9,196 / item
+ 1 moreH 43.31 in Dm 74.81 in
Vistosi Puppet Multi Suspension Light Blown Murano Glass
By Romani Saccani Architetti, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Collection of lamps with blown glass diffuser with an original irregularly lined ‘dégradé’ finish. The arms of the chandelier are hung individually to customer demand. Specificati...
Blown Glass
Large Orange Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Vistosi, Italy, 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Murano glass pendant lamp manufactured by Vistosi. Large incamiciato orange/white shade and brass details.
Murano Glass
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H 41.34 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
20th Century Alessandro Pianon Murano Glass Pendant Lamp for Vistosi, Green
By Alessandro Pianon, Gino Vistosi
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Italian Glass Pendant by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi, 1960s A striking handblown glass pendant designed by Gino Vistosi in Italy during the 1960s. This elegant piece features an olive ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Red Opal Glass Tube Pendant Lamp by Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
By Gino Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Antwerp, BE
This large pendant lamp was designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Murano in the 1960s. This elegant slim pendant lamp is made of red opal Murano Glass a very high quality lamp i...
Glass
Vistosi Glass Pendant by Alessandro Pianon, Italy 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Glass tube pendant by Alessandro Pianon. Italy, Vistosi, 1960s. Beautifully shaped glass pendant, hand blown on Murano and produced by Vistosi. T...
Blown Glass
Glass pendants by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi - a pair
By Gino Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Dallas, TX
Very tall Mid-Century Modern Murano glass pendant lights, by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Italy 1960s. The pair is made of a sky blue and a yellow Murano glass pendants. The double...
Murano Glass
Lemon Yellow L51 'Cipola' Pendant Lamp by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Italy
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Buffalo, NY
This very beautiful pendant lamp, model 'Cipola' or 'Onion', was designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in Italy. The yellow "onion" shape is made of hand blown Murano glass. The ...
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Tall Murano Glass Pendants by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960's
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in London, GB
Large elongated Murano blown glass pendants in blue, green (Inside is a blown thin inner layer of white opal translucent glass to spread a warm and soft light) and white. The ellipse...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Ombrello Pendant Lamp by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large pendant lamp model Ombrello designed in 1960's by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Italy. Blown Murano glass in yellow and white interior. Labelled with Vistosi logo. The lamp is...
Brass
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H 10.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Darker Orange L51 'Cipola' Pendant Lamp by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Italy
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very beautiful pendant lamp, model 'Cipola' or 'Onion', was designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in Italy. The orange "onion" shape is made of hand blown Murano glass. The ...
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
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H 10.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Orange L51 'Cipola' Pendant Lamp by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Italy, 1950's
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very beautiful pendant lamp, model 'Cipola' or 'Onion', was designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in Italy. The orange "onion" shape is made of hand blown Murano glass. The ...
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Orange Glass Pendant L 51 by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Orange Murano glass pendant L 51 by Alessandro Pianon for Venetian glassmaker Vistosi. It was designed in the 1960s. Overall the pendant is in very good condition, although the op...
Glass
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H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Hanging Lamp Model ui by Vistosi, Design by Alessandro Pianon, 1960s
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful orange hanging lamp, this model is also called Ui. (The shape of an Onion). These lamps are mouth blown and this is also called Murano glass. The inside is always white. This lamp unfortunately no longer has stickers of vistosi. Alessandro Pianon was born in Venice, Italy in 1931. He studied architecture at the University of Venice. In 1956, he worked at Vistosi, where he designed the company's logo. In 1962 he opened his own design studio. Pianon died in Venice in 1984. Alessandro Pianon designed this pendant lamp in 1956, it was made for many years. It was produced for several years. It is characteristic of Alessandro's design vocabulary: simple, geometric shapes and monochromatic colours. None of these pendant lamps are identical and all handmade. This lamp is an early production. Vistosi was created in 1945 by Guglielmo Vistosi in Murano, focused on lighting. After his untimely death, his sons Gino and Luciano joined their uncle Oreste in founding the company Vistosi. In 1956, Alessandro Pianon, a Venetian architect, joined the company. Together with the second generation Luciano and Gino Vistosi, they gave the company a spin with a focus on innovation and design. The company employs some very relevant designers such as Angelo Mangiarotti, Gae Aulenti. Peter Pelzel...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Hanging Lamp Model ui by Vistosi, Design by Alessandro Pianon 1960s
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful orange hanging lamp, this model is also called Ui. (The shape of an Onion). These lamps are mouth blown and this is also called Murano glass. The inside is always white. This lamp unfortunately no longer has stickers of vistosi. Alessandro Pianon was born in Venice, Italy in 1931. He studied architecture at the University of Venice. In 1956, he worked at Vistosi, where he designed the company's logo. In 1962 he opened his own design studio. Pianon died in Venice in 1984. Alessandro Pianon designed this pendant lamp in 1956, it was made for many years. It was produced for several years. It is characteristic of Alessandro's design vocabulary: simple, geometric shapes and monochromatic colours. None of these pendant lamps are identical and all handmade. This lamp is an early production. Vistosi was created in 1945 by Guglielmo Vistosi in Murano, focused on lighting. After his untimely death, his sons Gino and Luciano joined their uncle Oreste in founding the company Vistosi. In 1956, Alessandro Pianon, a Venetian architect, joined the company. Together with the second generation Luciano and Gino Vistosi, they gave the company a spin with a focus on innovation and design. The company employs some very relevant designers such as Angelo Mangiarotti, Gae Aulenti. Peter Pelzel...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
