Vistosi Furniture
Italian
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.
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Creator: Vistosi
Returnable Items Only
Pair of Murano Disc Chandelier by Vistosi, Murano, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Spectacular pair of chandelier by Vistosi made of 50 pink Murano discs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Vistosi Opal Glass and Chrome Discs Chandelier, Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Vistosi, Gino Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Murano chandelier with one cluster of white opal molded mother of pearl glass discs in a chromed ring attached by chains of small metal rings and one tier of metal chromed disc...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Chandelier Pendant Brass Italian Design Vistosi 1950 Black, Yellow, Blu, Red
By Vistosi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier pendant midcentury Italian design Vistosi 1950 black, yellow, blu, red Murano glass.
3 light bulbs E27 max 80 Watt each.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Murano Mongolfiera Balloon Glass Table Lamp
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
Italian Post-War Design Venetian Murano 1960/70s "Mongolfiera" balloon shaped clear glass table lamp with white drip design. (by VISTOSI).
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Sconces Glass Rods and Chrome by Vistosi Murano, Italy, 1990s
By Vistosi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Long pair of sconces by Vistosi, old new stock in original box from the 1990s. Long Murano glass rods, different size. Many replace glass. Famous manufacture...
Category
1990s Italian Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Vistosi Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1960
By Vistosi
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage mid-century Vistosi chandelier with 8 Vistosi designed murano glass shades each fixed to a lighted arm. Wiring recently updated.
Circa 1960, Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Steel
Charming Murano Disc Chandelier by Vistosi, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Spectacular chandelier by Vistosi made of 50 Murano discs white and violet put on five floors.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Orange Pendant Lamps by Gino Vistosi, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a good looking set of two Murano glass pendant lights from the famous designer and producer Gino Vistosi. Both glass shades are in a perfect condition. The white opaline insi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Vistosi Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
The 24 withe discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on three levels. Nine lights. Measure: Height without chain 40 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian PostWar Vistosi Venetian Murano Table Lamp
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1970s Venetian Murano table lamp with white glass 9" dia. base with a chrome stem supporting an "Incalmato" white and clear banded shade (signed VISTOSI, 86).
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Italian Venetian Vistosi Murano Mirrored Glass Lantern
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1960s Venetian lantern with round clear blue/grey Murano sphere shaped shade. Four internal folds and beveled open bottom with chrome stem and c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Modern Vistosi Disc Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Each chandelier is made of 52 discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on four levels. Nine lights.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vistosi Midcentury Amber Murano Glass Discs Italian Chandeliers, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Each chandelier is formed by 24 honey discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on floor levels. Nine lights. Measures: Height without chain 50 cm.
Available also with white discs.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal
One of Two Vistosi Table Lamps
By Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian Murano glass table lamps by Vistosi.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Charming Pair of Vistosi Chandeliers, Murano, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
24 Murano discs for each chandelier mounted on three levels: 12+8+4 amethyst glass handblown.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Ceiling Lamp by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Italy, circa 1960
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautul Murano glass ceiling lamp by Alessandro Pianon, manufactured by Vistosi in Italy around 1960.
This stunning lamp is made of the highest quality hand-blown white murano glass in a cylinder shape. It's shape is very unique and therefore it would make a true eye-catcher in any modern interior.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Vistosi is one of the oldest glassblowing families, their roots date back to the 18th century. In 1945, Guglielmo Vistosi opened a manufacture of innovative design and concepts of production. The industrial design fascinated Vistosi. He connected this with local glass-making techniques.
After his death in 1952, his younger brother Oreste Vistosi acquired the company, assisted by the sons Gino and Luciano. The factory now specialised in light objects.
His nephew and external artists worked in the factory, such as Peter Pelzel...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Charming Pair of Murano Disc Chandelier by Vistosi, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Spectacular pair chandelier by Vistosi , each made of 50 Murano discs put on five floors.
Available six pair and also 6 pair of wall sconces on request.
Nine E14 light bulbs.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Murano Disc Chandelier by Vistosi, Murano, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Spectacular pair of chandelier by Vistosi made of 50 pink Murano discs.
Price per item.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal
Majestic Chandelier Amethyst Italian Design by Gino Vistosi, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Murano glass discs amethyst by Gino Vistosi, disposed in ten rows, forming two overlapping pyramids. A pair is available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Vistosi Glass Disks Chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Vistosi Murano. Having four levels of Murano smoked gray glass disks. Hanging from a chrome frame.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Fantastic Pair of Charming Disc Chandelier by Vistosi, Murano, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Each chandelier is made of 50 Murano discs violet put on five floors.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Table Lamp by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass table lamp by Gino Vistosi.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sputnik Midcentury Pink Murano Glass Italian Chandelier, Vistosi Style, 1970
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Large chandelier in Murano glass. Measures: Diameter 60 cm. Incredible scenic effect.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal
Murano Chandelier by Vistosi, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant chandelier composed of eight arms.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chandelier Vistosi Design Pop Art Style Italian Design 1970
By Vistosi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier Vistosi design Pop Art style Italian design.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vistosi Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp
By Vistosi
Located in Geneva, CH
Glass and brass pendant lamp by Vistosi, Italy, circa 1960s.
Beautiful condition.
Glass cylinder 16cm diameter, 34 cm high.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Disc Chandelier or Pendant by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier, pendant of fixture by Vistosi utilizing clear acrylic discs with white centers as reflectors.
Specifications: Metal Frame with 5 Chandelier...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal
Stunning cylindrical spiral white pendant Vistosi glass by Alessandro Pianon, Italy 1960's
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful Vistosi pendant with a cylinder hat shape and spiral blown white glass.
Alessandro Pianon started working for Vistosi in 1956 and founded his own design office in 1962
Alessandro Pianon
Venice 1931 - 1984
Studied architecture at the University of Venice (IUAV)
1956 worked for Vistosi and designed the Vistosi logo
1962 opened a design office
Vistosi is one of the oldest glassblowing families, their roots date back to the 18th century. In 1945, Guglielmo Vistosi opened a manufacture of innovative design and concepts of production. The industrial design fascinated Vistosi. He connected this with local glass-making techniques.
After his death in 1952, his younger brother Oreste Vistosi acquired the company, assisted by the sons Gino and Luciano. The factory now specialised in light objects.
His nephew and external artists worked in the factory, such as Peter Pelzel...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vistosi Table Lamp
By Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vistosi table lamp.
Measures:
Diameter: 40 cm.
Height: 18 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Alessandro Pianon, a Pulcino Glass Bird for Vistosi, Murano, circa 1963
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
An instantly recognisable design, this delightful spiky orange fellow is one of a group of five birds created in 1952-3 by Alessandro Pianon for the Vistosi glassworks on the island ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Copper
Vintage Bamboo Lamp by Enrico Tronconi for Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, IT
Bamboo floor lamp is a design lamp designed by Enrico Tronconi for Vistosi in the 1970s
It is made with chromed metal rings and the lampshades are in glass. 2 lampshades specimen.
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal
Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flush mount ceiling light by Vistosi.
Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1970s
Hand blown glass, brass, enameled metal.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal
Milky White Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Vistosi, 2 Available
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade / Made in Italy by Vistosi, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 14 inches, height 4 inches
3 light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Disc Chandeliers by Vistosi, Murano, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Spectacular pair of chandeliers by Vistosi made in Murano. Each chandelier is formed by 36 discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on three levels. Nine-light. Measures: Height w...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Metal
Adorable Pair of Vistosi Chandelier, 1970
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
15 Murano discs for each chandelier mounted on two levels: Ten + five amethyst glass handblown. Lights five + one.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vistosi Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Vistosi furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Vistosi furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of murano glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vistosi furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Vistosi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Artemide, Flos, and Philippe Starck. Prices for Vistosi furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $875 and can go as high as $2,817, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,021.