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.
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 th...
Copper
Vistosi Bianconi Murano Label Blue Red Band White Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Vistosi, Fulvio Bianconi
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
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
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...
Copper
$13,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
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 Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi. The pulcino is on raised copper feet and decorated with ap...
Copper
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
Pair of Luciano Vistosi Candle Sticks Murano Glass Vistosi Orange 1960s 1970s
By Luciano Vistosi, 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
1970 Neverrino Gae Aulenti Italian Design Murrine Murano Glass Vase
By Gae Aulenti, Vistosi
Located in Brescia, IT
"Neverrino" Vase Gae Aulenti Vistosi Rare Series designed Gae Aulenti Blown Glass with Blue Murrina Perfect Condiction
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
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
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
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
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
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase in Burnt Umber w/ Yellow & Orange Details by Aldo Londi
By Vistosi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
A striking Mid-Century Modernist ceramic vase in burnt umber, featuring bold yellow and orange triangular patterning, designed by Aldo Londi for Vistosi, Italy, circa 1950. This visu...
Ceramic
Murano Glass Decanter by Gino Vistosi, Deep Green, Hand-Crafted, 1957
By Vistosi
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Murano art glass decanter with stopper in deep green designed by Gino Vistosi. Paper label: Made in Murano Italy.
Art Glass, 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
$1,154Sale 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
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
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
$1,154Sale 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
"Pomeri" Blue Glass Centerpieces by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Vistosi, 1970s
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Rare stacking Murano glass centerpieces by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Vistosi.
Murano Glass
$3,120Sale Price / set|51% Off
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
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
$9,300Sale Price|25% Off
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
Vistosi Vase Murano Glass, 1960, Italy
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, IT
Vistosi vase Murano glass, 1960, Italy.
Murano Glass
Rare Murano Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi, Italy, 1960s
By Fulvio Bianconi, Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Murano glass bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi.
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
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
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