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Vistosi Vases

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
Large Sergio Asti LINGAM Vase, 13"H, Murano
By Sergio Asti, Vistosi
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Vases

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Blown 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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Vases

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Murano Glass

1980 "Coccinella" Vistosi Postmodern Italian Design Vase
By Vistosi
Located in Brescia, IT
"Coccinella" Vase Vistosi Italy, 1986 Blown Glass Black Metal Frame "Vistosi 86" signed Sticker label manufacture Perfect Condiction
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vistosi Vases

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Metal

Murano Art Glass Blown Glass Sky Blue Color Midcentury Vase, 1990
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
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...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Post Modern Glicine Vase by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi c. 1980's
By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
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...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vistosi Vases

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Art 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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vistosi Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline 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.
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1970s Italian Vintage Vistosi Vases

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Murano Glass

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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Vases

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Gold

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 cobalt blue and red band over white Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi, circa 1960s. He work...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Vases

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Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown 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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Vistosi Vase Murano Glass, 1960, Italy
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, IT
Vistosi vase Murano glass, 1960, Italy.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Vistosi Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1980s Vistosi Post Modern Purple Wine Color & Crystal Murano Glass Round Vase
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
A unique blown deconstructed creation by Vistosi in Memphis Group style worked with an unusual and rare technique, the decor in the crystal clear Murano glass organic body consists o...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vistosi Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

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Set of Five Pulcini 'pulcino' Glass Birds, Alessandro Pianon, Vetreria Vistosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
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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...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Vistosi Vases

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3 "Ih, cher bei" Vases by Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi, 1964
By Fulvio Bianconi, Vistosi
Located in Brussels, BE
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Vases

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By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
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1970s Italian Vintage Vistosi Vases

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Vistosi vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Vistosi vases are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vistosi vases, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases 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 vases by Barovier, Pino Signoretto, and Mandruzzato. Prices for Vistosi vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,013 and can go as high as $4,480, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,741.

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