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.
Vistosi Bianconi Murano Label Blue Red Band White Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fulvio Bianconi, Vistosi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright sapphire blue and red band over white Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi for the Vistosi co...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Bird Sculpture Vistosi Murano Mid Century Modern Italy
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Iconic, rare mid century modern masterpeice Alessandro Pianon Pulcini bird sculpture designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano c...
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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, free of any chips, cracks, or repairs "Pulcini" Bird (c.1963)
Art Glass
$13,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Art Glass Pulcino Bird by, Alessandro Pianon for VIstosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Englewood, NJ
An iconic and rare Italian Mid-Century Modern art glass "Pulcino" bird designed by, Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi. The pulcino is on raised copper feet and decorated with ap...
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Pair of Luciano Vistosi Candle Sticks Murano Glass Vistosi Orange 1960s 1970s
By Vistosi, Luciano Vistosi
Located in Basel, BS
Rare pair of tall Luciano Vistosi candle holders, model S 169 in Murano glass, with an opaline underlayer, made by Vistosi glass factory in Murano in the 1960s. Both remain the orig...
Murano Glass
Vistosi, Bowl, Glass, Italy, 1973
By Vistosi
Located in High Point, NC
A glass bowl produced by Vistosi, Italy, c. 1973. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.35"H x 12.0"W x 12.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Glass
1970 Neverrino Gae Aulenti Italian Design Murrine Murano Glass Vase
By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Neverrino" Vase Gae Aulenti Vistosi Rare Series designed Gae Aulenti Blown Glass with Blue Murrina Perfect Condiction
Murano Glass
Large White Vase in Opaline Glass by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Tilburg, NL
Beautiful large Murano vase in opaline glass by Venice glass maker Vistosi. 1970s, Italy. Due to the size and appearance of this striking white vase, this is a piece suitable for any stylish interior. The shape is really well proportioned and balanced. Details like the pronounced spout and the clear glass rim at the base only add to the desirability of this rare 70s vase...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Alessandro Pianon ‘Pulcino’ for Vistosi, 1962
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Sittard, LI
This Pulcino bird was designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in 1962. Hand-blown in bright orange-red Murano glass and set on hammered copper legs, it ...
Copper
Murano Glass Hand Sculpture Signed Vistosi, Italy
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Big elegant sculpture in Murano glass in the shape of a human hand by the Italian artist Vistosi. His signature is engraved on the bottom of the sculpture as shown in pictures.
Murano Glass
Rare Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Centerpiece by Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Rare cobalt blue glass centerpiece manufactured by Vistosi.
Murano Glass
Murano Aqua Blue Vistosi Atelier Schlaepfer Art Glass Candle Holder for Nestle
By Vistosi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped candleholder, catchall, Venice, Murano, Italy, 2014. Made and signed Mu...
Art Glass
Vistosi Italian Mid-Century Modern Cased Murano Glass Bullseye Paperweight
By Vistosi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Murano glass paperweight. By Vistosi. In the form of a black (or deep amethsyt) ameoba shape with a green & white bullseye pattern. Simply a great Italian glass paper...
Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Burnt Umber & Multicolor Blue Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Vistosi
By Aldo Londi, Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
This materially stunning Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Bowl in Burnt Umber W/ Multicolor Blue Sculptural Dots Motif by Aldo Londi for Vistosi originates from Italy, Circa 1960. This ...
Ceramic
Rare Murano Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi, Italy, 1960s
By Vistosi, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Murano glass bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi.
Murano Glass
Murano glass vase Neverrino by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi , 1970s
By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in Padova, IT
Gae Aulenti, pseudonym of Gaetana Emilia Aulenti (1927 - 2012), was an Italian designer and architect, particularly dedicated to the theme of architectural staging and restoration. C...
Murano Glass
$1,157Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Art Glass Blown Glass Sky Blue Color Midcentury Vase, 1990
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, Lazio
Precious and unique hand-blown Murano glass vase in light blue, with a classic but original design and a strong thickness of the glass. Linear and stylized vase. The vase has a long...
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Vistosi Vase Murano Glass, 1960, Italy
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, IT
Vistosi vase Murano glass, 1960, Italy.
Murano Glass
Three Stacking Murano Bowls by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva for Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Chicago, IL
Three Stacking Murano Bowls by Eleanora Peduzzi for Vistosi; an acclaimed Italian artist and designer known for her iconic creations, including this very one for Vistosi (1960) and t...
Crystal
"Pomeri" Blue Glass Centerpieces by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Vistosi, 1970s
By Vistosi, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in Milan, IT
Rare stacking Murano glass centerpieces by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Vistosi.
Murano Glass
Pulcino by Alessandro Pianon, Vetreria Vistosi Murano
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Uccle, BE
Sculpture of a bird in blown glass, composed of an orange glass sphere with a textured surface evocative of the bird’s plumage. The eyes are rendered with two hot-applied murrines. D...
Blown Glass
Set of five “Pulcini” glass birds by Alessandro Pianon, Vetreria Vistosi Murano
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of five “Pulcini” glass birds by Alessandro Pianon. Rare set of five blown glass birds resting on their hammered copper legs. These are the models designed by Alessandro Pianon f...
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Peter Shire x Vistosi Murano Postmodern Bone Sculpture with Cobalt Blue Base
By Vistosi, Peter Shire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional upright murano art glass sculpture by Peter Shire in collaboration with Vistosi Murano. Signed at bottom. Most likely one of kind. Upright bone floats above a cobalt blue...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Murano Glass Centerpiece by Michael Red for Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
By Michael Red, Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Large glass box by Michael Red for Vistosi. Two pieces that can also be used separately.
Murano Glass
Set of Three Murano Glass Vases Manufactured by Vetreria Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Glass vases models S614 S615 and S616 by Vetreria Vistosi. Cristal vase with milky glass bands. Size refers to the tallest piece. Literature available upon request.
Murano Glass
Sergio Asti for Vistosi Sixties Collection Luigiona & Lingham Murano Glass Vases
By Sergio Asti, Vistosi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Asti for Vistosi, Sixties collection, Luigiona and Lingham works. Both signed on bottoms and numbered 6 of 33 and 16 of 33 (respectively). Dimensions: 5" height x 10.5" diam...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$1,157Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Art Glass Blown Glass Sky Blue Color Midcentury Vase, 1990
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, Lazio
Precious and unique hand-blown Murano glass vase in light blue, with a classic but original design and a strong thickness of the glass. Linear and stylized vase. The vase has a long...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
Large Sergio Asti LINGAM Vase, 13"H, Murano
By Vistosi, Sergio Asti
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Sergio Asti (Italian, b. 1926); Vistosi Vetri D'arte (Italy) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent; circa 1985 Materials: glass Dimensions (H, W, D...
Blown Glass
Aubergine Truncated Cone Vase by Murrine from Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Eggplant-colored blown glass truncated cone vase with murrine band. This vintage piece is in near original condition. Marc Heiremans, Art Glass from Mur...
Murano Glass
Pair of Sculptural Ceramic Candle Sticks
Located in Millbrook, NY
Pair of Pale Terracotta Handmade Sculptural Candleholders from South America. These candlesticks are hand built with a rustic yet modern sensibility. The rounded shaped footings give...
Clay, Terracotta
1970s Dansk Star Shaped Glass Candle Holder Pair
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of Dansk star shaped glass votive candle holders, Set of two, Denmark, circa 1970s. Unmarked Dimensions: 2.25 H x 3.75 diameter- candle 1.25 diameter....
Art Glass
Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's
By Barovier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern Murano glass black bird in wonderful vintage condition. Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Barovier. Beautiful Murano hand blown black Italian art glass bird dove figurine...
Blown Glass
Tall Pair of Viking Epic "Taperglow" Red Art Glass Candle Sticks
By Viking Glass Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large American Mid-Century Modern pair of Viking glass company translucent taperglow art glass candlesticks in deep orange red. Sculptural. Statuesque. Glass unmarked. Label no longe...
Art Glass
$7,000
H 8 in Dm 5.5 in
Fasce Ritorte Red Blue Green Murano Glass Vase Fulvio Bianconi Attributed Venini
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous hand blown Murano glass vase in the fasce ritorte model 4410 style and attributed to Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. This vase is, however, not signed. It is in fabulous condition without chip, crack, or chigger. It does have some shelf wear to bottom, circa 1950s. Holy cow...
Blown Glass
$1,450
H 12 in W 9 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An abstract Murano glass sculpture of a fish by Licio Zanetti for Zanetti Vetreria Artistica. The clear glass fish is twisted as if jumping through the air and mounted on a stylized ...
Art Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This is a substantial and gorgeous Italian Murano iridescent art glass bowl with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Art glass hue ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Glass Bowl 1940 Italian Design
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano glass bowl 1940 Italian design.
Murano Glass
$1,325
H 25.2 in W 17.72 in D 7.09 in
Spiritello Sculpture Prototype by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia, Italy
By Alessandro Guerriero, Gruppo Alchimia
Located in Milan, Italy
"Spiritello" plexiglass sculpture designed by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia, circa 1990. Signed Alchimia, A. Guerriero. Biography In 1976 Alessandro and Adriana Guerriero establ...
Plexiglass
$602
H 13 in W 13.39 in D 3.55 in
1970s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird Italian Sculpture
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A murano glass sculpture of a bird hand-crafted in Italy in the Seventies, colors, the gold inside the glass and style are in the manner of Barovier. This Murano Glass Bird is an ex...
Murano Glass
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 surface with copper legs. Minor carbon black spot, whi...
Art Glass
Murano Italian, 1950 Glass Bowl or Ashtray
By Murano 5
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Murano Italian, 1950 glass bowl or ashtray.
Murano Glass
Set of five Pulcini glass birds by Alessandro Pianon
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Uccle, BE
Rare set of five blown glass birds resting on their hammered copper legs. These are the models designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in Murano, in 1962. The first bird (far lef...
Blown Glass
Pulcino par Alessandro Pianon
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Uccle, BE
Sculpture of a bird in blown glass with murrine decoration, resting on hammered copper legs. Designed in 1962 by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Murano (Italy). This green glass bird...
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Glass Sculpture by Ginny Ruffner for Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass sculpture designed by Ginny Ruffner and produced by Vistosi, 1989s. Signed. Biography Seattle-based artist Ginny Ruffner trained at the University of Georgia, graduating with honors and an MFA in drawing and painting. Ruffner has had more than eighty-five solo exhibitions and several hundred group shows, and her flameworked and mixed-media sculptures and installations can be found in numerous national and international collections. Seattle public art installations include a 30-foot-tall kinetic water feature downtown and a permanent installation in the Seattle Art Museum's Olympic Sculpture...
Murano Glass
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H 5.52 in Dm 5.52 in
Rare Decorative Sphere Sculpture by Luciano Vistosi, 1991 – Piece No. 1 of 11
By Luciano Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This rare and highly decorative sphere sculpture, crafted by the esteemed artist Luciano Vistosi in 1991, is a unique and captivating work of art. Numbered as piece No. 1 of a limite...
Murano Glass
Alessandro Pianon ' Pulcini ' Murano Bird Sculpture
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Alessandro Pianon ' Pulcini ' Murano Bird Sculpture
Murano Glass
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 Hand-blown glass in deep orange with inset glass murrine e...
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Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Pulcino, 1962
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in CA, CA
Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Pulcino, 1962 A Beautiful wedge shaped "Pulcini" bird glass sculpture in blue with dark blue decorative spira...
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Post Modern Glicine Vase by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi c. 1980's
By Gae Aulenti, Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Murano Glicine vase designed by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi, circa 1980's. The vase was executed in polychrome green tones, the base is round, with a domed top. This exam...
Art Glass
Alessandro Pianon Rare Hand Blown Glass Bird for Vistosi Murano 1963
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare hand blown glass bird, Pulcini Series, green with red and blue murrhines with copper feet by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Murano Italy, ca...
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Vistosi Murano Vase Design Peter Pelzel and Alessandro Pianon, 1960s
By P. Pelzel, Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Parma, IT
Vase design Peter Pelzel and Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano 1960s. Taupe-colored funnel vase with polychrome murrine band. In excellent condition.
Murano Glass, Murrine
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
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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
An iconic and complete set of five rare Italian Mid-Century Modern art glass "Pulcino" birds designed by, Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi, circa 1962. The birds each are diffe...
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