Huge Vistosi Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Pianon

Name: Huge Vistosi Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Pianon
Brand: Alessandro Pianon
Price: 3850 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Beautiful Vistosi cylinder hat shaped vase in clear glass with partial black glass at the bottom and a Vistosi trademark red glass edge. Designer Alessandro Pianon started working for Vistosi in 1956 and founded his own design office in 1962. Alessandro Pianon (1931–1999) was an Italian glass artist renowned for his exceptional contributions to the Murano glass tradition. Born in Venice, Pianon apprenticed with renowned glass maestros before joining Vistosi, a leading Murano glassworks. In the 1960s, he collaborated with architect Tobia Scarpa, creating iconic lighting designs. Pianon's works are characterized by innovative forms, vibrant colors, and a mastery of traditional techniques. His groundbreaking designs, such as the "Millefiori" series, earned him international acclaim, showcasing a fusion of artistic vision and technical skill. Pianon's legacy endures through his impact on modern glass art, exemplifying the marriage of tradition and contemporary creativity in the rich history of Murano glassmaking.

Creator:

Alessandro Pianon (Designer),Vistosi (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Diameter: 15.75 in (40 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Murano Glass

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1960

Condition:

Seller Location:

Dronten, NL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU931437217332

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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.

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