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Murano chandelier by Gino Vistosi Italy 1970s

Name: Murano chandelier by Gino Vistosi Italy 1970s
Brand: Vistosi
Price: 2934.91 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

This stunning original Murano glass chandelier by Gino Vistosi is a true work of art and a wonderful piece for your home. The pendant lamp is made on the island of Murano near Venice, Italy, the world's most famous village and glassmaking community. This Italian Murano glass chandelier has 36 glass discs mounted on a silver metal frame. The appearance of the chandelier is very natural and modern, with its natural feel, it will suit many types of home decor styles! Very good vintage condition. The wiring is original. Requires 6xE14 bulbs. Maximum height with cable 115 cm. Wiring is suitable for all countries of the world. History of Vistosi: The surname of the Murano glassblowers Vistosi has been known since the 17th century. The nickname "Vistoso" first appears on Gerolamo Gazzabina's baptismal certificate, and the nickname has become part of the surname. From now on, the creations of this Murano family are referred to as Vistosi. The Ghazzabine family has owned the Al Bastian since 1640 and has devoted themselves to the art of blowing for a century. In 1791, Giobatta Gazzabine Vistosi became head of the glaziers and spokesman for the Murano kilns. In 1945, after the dark period of the Second World War, Guglielmo Vistosi, the heir of the Gazzabins, opened a new furnace in Murano and started manufacturing lamps. Under the direction of Gino and Luciano Vistosi, Guglielmo's grandsons, Vistosi's production begins to focus on lighting fixtures, achieving significant success. In 1967, Angelo Mangiarotti designed there "Giogali", a chandelier equipped with a series of modular glass hooks without a fixed structure that has become a symbol of the Vistosi collections. In 1989, Giancarlo Moretti, a Murano glass entrepreneur, acquired the Vistosi brand and founded Vetreria Vistosi, run by his son Matteo. Under the guidance of their grandchildren Guglielmo, Gino and Luciano began collaborating with some of the greatest contemporary designers who have produced iconic creations in the history of Italian industrial design: Vico Magistretti's Alega, Gae Aulenti's table lamp, Michele De Lucchi's Vega. , creations by Ettore Sottsass and Adalberto Dal Lago. (information taken from the official website of Vistosi)

Creator:

Vistosi (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 21.66 in (55 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)

Power Source:

Hardwired

Voltage:

220-240v

Lampshade:

Included

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Murano Glass

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1970s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU6743237799922

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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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