Vistosi Animal Sculptures
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
Alessandro Pianon ' Pulcini ' Murano Bird Sculpture
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Alessandro Pianon ' Pulcini ' Murano Bird Sculpture
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
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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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Animal Sculptures
Materials
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)
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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Vistosi animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Vistosi animal sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original animal sculptures by Vistosi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider animal sculptures by Alessandro Pianon, Gino Cenedese, and Formia Murano. Prices for Vistosi animal sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11,893 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,000.