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 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
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
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 vase Neverrino by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi , 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Vistosi
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 Aldo Londi, Vistosi
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
$1,148Sale 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
$1,149Sale 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
$3,120Sale Price / set|51% Off
Sergio Asti for Vistosi Sixties Collection Luigiona & Lingham Murano Glass Vases
By Vistosi, Sergio Asti
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
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
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
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
Vintage Green Glass Decanter, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage green glass decanter with cap. Excellent condition.
Art Glass
Pair French Vases Opaline Glass Hand Painted, circa 1835
Located in Katonah, NY
Pair of vases with hand-painted flowers on opaline glass. We see pink, purple, orange, lilac, and white flowers, all naturalistically rendered. The roses, daisies, and morning glory...
Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Modern in the Tradition of Good Taste" Large scale Raymor Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi Yellow and Green Signed on underside: Italy 4675 Retains partial original Raymor paper la...
Pottery, Ceramic, Clay
$347
H 28.35 in Dm 10.63 in
Very Large Onion Vase in Marbled Glass by Joska with Label, Germany, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Very large onion vase in marbled glass by Joska with label, Germany, 1960s Measure: Very large 72 cm x 27 cm. Photography fails to capture the simple el...
Art Glass
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The pattern is Stambecchi or Caprone (goat), designed by Aldo Londi. A sgraffito and glazed pattern of goats in grey, brown and orange on a brus...
Ceramic
$323
H 8.27 in W 4.06 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi with Pineapple Relief Pattern
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking mid-20th-century ceramic vase was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and features the iconic pineapple-pattern relief for which Londi’s work is celebrated. Its tall rec...
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo londi vase
By Aldo Londi
Located in PARIS, FR
Aldo Londi vase for Bitossi, from the Rimini collection, with its shades of blue shades and its geometric forms
Ceramic
Murano Glass Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Murano glass vase. The vase is black decorated with green and blue vertical lines. Created in 1970s. Very good conditions.
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
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in Dm 6 in
Cenedese Murano Alexandrite Red Blue Murrines Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light purple with circular murrines Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to Antonio Da Ros, designer / architect and Artis...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Large Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo Londi.
Ceramic
A Rose Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Rose color Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo Londi. A fairly rare color to come across.
Ceramic
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
Vistosi Murano Vase Design Peter Pelzel and Alessandro Pianon, 1960s
By P. Pelzel, Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
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
"Glicine" Murano Glass Vase by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi, Italy, 1980s
By Gae Aulenti, Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
"Glicine" vase by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi Large piece featuring Peacock traditional glass decoration.
Murano Glass
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H 6.7 in Dm 4.34 in
Set of Three Luciano Vistosi Bottle & Jars Murano Glass Turquoise, Italy, 1960s
By Luciano Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in Basel, BS
Rare Murano glass bottle decanter & matching jars, designed by Luciano Vistosi and hand-crafted by Vistosi glass factory in Murano in the 1960s. White layered glass with a vibrant turquoise and clear teal color. Measures: Bottle Height: 17 cm Diameter: 11 cm Jars Diameter: 11.5 cm Height: 9 cm & 10 cm. The orange lid...
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase Bidogale Model by Sergio Asti for Vistosi
By Sergio Asti, Vistosi
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano Glass Vase Bidogale model from the series Sixties designed by Sergio Asti and produced by Vistosi in 1980. Signed. Biography Sergio Asti (Milan, May 25, 1926 - Milan, July...
Murano Glass
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H 11.23 in W 3.55 in D 5.52 in
Pulcino Glass Bird, Alessandro Pianon, Vetreria Vistosi Murano, 'Italy'
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Uccle, BE
Glass bird standing on copper feet, designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano in 1962. Its body is made of green glass, embellished by blue and red murrines. Its eyes are ma...
Blown Glass
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H 7.88 in W 7.88 in L 7.88 in
Set of Five Pulcini 'pulcino' Glass Birds, Alessandro Pianon, Vetreria Vistosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Uccle, BE
Rare set of five birds in blown glass resting on their hammered copper legs. These are the models designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in Murano in 1962. The first bird (lef...
Blown Glass
3 "Ih, cher bei" Vases by Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi, 1964
By Fulvio Bianconi, Vistosi
Located in Brussels, BE
3 "Ih, cher bei" vases by Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi, 1964. Vases were exposed in the 1964 XXXII Biennale di Venezia.
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass “Pulcino” by, Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Englewood, NJ
A whimsical Italian Mid-Century Modern glass hand blown “Pulcino” designed by, Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi decorated with applied colored murrines with in the body further decorate...
Copper
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass “Pulcino” by, Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Englewood, NJ
A whimsical Italian Mid-Century Modern glass hand blown “Pulcino” designed by, Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi decorated with applied colored murrines with in the body further decorate...
Copper
Sold
H 12 in W 8.5 in D 6.25 in
Midcentury Handblown Murano Glass Vase with 24k Yellow and Rose Gold by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Mid Century Modern vase was realized by the fabled atelier, Vistosi, in Murano Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glas...
Gold
Large Murine Glass Vase Vistosi Murano Alessandro Pianon
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Uccle, BE
A huge glass vase designed by Alessandro Pianon and manufactured by Vistosi in the 1960s.
Art Glass, Murano Glass