Italian Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Disc Chandelier or Pendant by Vistosi
About the Item
- Creator:Vistosi (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Diameter: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:
Vistosi
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: New York, NY
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
- Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Saucer / Disc Form Chandelier / Pendant, 1970Located in New York, NYA very large (39.5" diameter) Italian Mid-Century Modern saucer form chandelier / pendant in acrylic polymer. References: Minimalism, Space Age, Plastic Chandelier alone without s...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
- Italian Mid-Century Murano, Venetian Glass Disc Chandelier / Pendant by VistosiBy VistosiLocated in New York, NYA multi-tier Italian Mid-Century Modern Venetian / Murano glass chandelier or pendant by Vistosi. The piece is composed of round hand blown glass discs in an amber and off-white colo...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Italian Mid-Century Modern Amber Murano / Venetian Glass Chandelier or PendantLocated in New York, NYElegant Mid-Century Modern traditional Venetian glass chandelier or ceiling fixture with amber colored sanitized glass with a simple striped pattern. Light is filtered through the gl...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBlown Glass
- Venetian Mid-Century Modern Beaded Glass Pendant or Chandelier, 1930Located in New York, NYElegant and delicate Italian midcentury beaded glass pendant or flush mount fixture in clear and amber Murano glass in the modern neoclassical taste. Three concentric layers of beads...Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGlass
- Italian Mid-Century Modern Counter-Balance Fixture or PendantLocated in New York, NYAn Italian counter-balance fixture. The shade moves up and down via a weighted counter-balance and the height is variable between 35 and 57".Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- 2 Austrian Mid-Century Modern Cut Crystal Pendant or Chandelier Bakalowits SohneBy Bakalowits & SöhneLocated in New York, NY2 Austrian Mid-Century Modern cut crystal pendants or chandeliers attributed to Bakalowits and Sohne and cut in an octagonal pattern to defract and reflect light in a prism of muted ...Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsCrystal, Brass
- Vistosi Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970sBy VistosiLocated in Rome, ITThe chandelier is made of 52 discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on four levels. Nine lights. Available four Chandeliers.Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Vistosi Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970sBy VistosiLocated in Rome, ITThe chandelier is made of 52 discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on four levels. Nine E14 lights. Available four chandeliers.Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Adorable Vistosi Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970sBy VistosiLocated in Rome, ITThe original 15 white or white and violet discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on three levels. Height without chain 30 cm. with chain cm 100Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBlown Glass
- Pair of Modern Vistosi Disc Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970sBy VistosiLocated in Rome, ITEach chandelier is made of 52 discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on four levels. Nine lights.Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Pair of Vistosi Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970sBy VistosiLocated in Rome, ITEach chandelier is made of 50 discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on four levels. Nine light bulbes E 14.Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
- Vistosi Style Disc Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970sBy VistosiLocated in Rome, ITThe chandelier is made of 52 discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on four levels. Nine E14 lights. Available four chandeliers.Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMetal
