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Gino Vistosi Murrine chandelier Murano Italy 1970

About the Item

Atmospheric chandelier made by Gino Vistosi and manufactured by Vistosi, Murano Italy 1970. Large glass blown glass shade with the beautiful 'murrine' pattern. The lamp gives a nice glow when lit. The shade in a neutral white tone which makes it a perfect fit every modern interior easily. The structure is from white painted metal. A stunning feature is the drip-like form that sort of softly comes out of the shade and ends with the light bulb. Murrine is a traditional Italian glass working technique. It involves creating intricate patterns or images within a glass object by layering and fusing different colors of glass rods together. The resulting rod is then stretched and sliced into thin cross-sections, revealing the detailed pattern. The term "murrine" is derived from Murrina, an ancient Roman city where mosaic glasswork was prevalent. The technique became especially associated with the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, which has a long history of glassmaking. Skilled glass artisans use murrine to craft various glass items, such as beads, paperweights, and decorative art pieces. Gio-Batta Vistosi was appointed Gastaldo dell’Arte, head of the glassmakers’ guild and representative of the owners of the Murano furnaces. At the end of World War II, the company began to focus on the production of lighting products with Gino and Luciano Vistosi. That was a story of passion and insatiable search for the new, which led Vistosi to start important collaborations. After the end of World War II Guglielmo Vistosi, heir of the Gazzabin family, opened a new furnace in Murano. This lamp is checked in our own atelier, cleaned and is suitable for use in the USA. Customization of height is available for an additional fee. Feel free to inquire for options.

Creator:

Vistosi (Manufacturer),Gino Vistosi (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Diameter: 23.63 in (60 cm)

Power Source:

Hardwired

Voltage:

220-240v

Lampshade:

Included

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass,Metal,Cold-Painted

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

1970

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Roosendaal, NL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU933038250012

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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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