Ultra Chic Modernist Diamond Shaped Black Murano Glass Chandelier by Vistosi
View Similar Items
Ultra Chic Modernist Diamond Shaped Black Murano Glass Chandelier by Vistosi
About the Item
- Creator:Vistosi (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 20th Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: f79341601063791993fs
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.
- Modernist Clear and Black Murano Glass Disc Chandelier in the Manner of VistosiBy VistosiLocated in New York, NYThis Modernist chandelier, in the manner of Vistosi, features 36 individually suspended black discs with clear rims in handmade Murano glass. Collectively, the discs offer a cascadin...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
MaterialsNickel
- Modernist Vistosi Style Chandelier in Chrome and Textured Murano Glass DiscsBy VistosiLocated in New York, NYA Modernist chandelier in the style of Vistosi featuring 36 individually suspended textured clear Murano discs in a cascading circular four tiered design. Each disc consists of a cen...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Modernist Polished Nickel Vistosi Chandelier with Hand Blown Murano Black DiscsLocated in New York, NYThis dramatic and graphic Vistosi sputnik chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy, the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for th...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
MaterialsChrome
- Modernist White and Translucent Handblown Murano Glass "Feather" ChandelierBy VistosiLocated in New York, NYThis stunning modernist feather chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superla...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
MaterialsChrome
- Modernist Sapphire & Translucent Handblown Murano Glass Disc ChandelierBy VistosiLocated in New York, NYThis monumental and striking chandelier realized in the manner of Vistosi, boasts 84 Murano glass discs in a rich sapphire blue- reminiscent of the eponymous shade created by Yves Kl...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsNickel
- Handblown Murano Glass Giogali 'Link' Chandelier by Mangiarotti for VistosiBy Angelo MangiarottiLocated in New York, NYThis elegant and sophisticated Giogali 'Link' Chandelier was realized by the legendary designer Angelo Mangiarotti for Vistosi, circa 1960. Created in Murano, Italy- the island off t...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Modernist Murano Glass Pink and Grey Oval Shaped Vistosi Discs Chandelier, 1970Located in Rome, ITThis amazing chandelier by Vistosi with dozen of precious pink and grey Murano discs hanging on the brass frame. Height cm 66 plus chain on request.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsArt Glass
- Vistosi Mid-Century Modern Black Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier "Disks", 1980By VistosiLocated in Murano, VeneziaCheck out this colorful chandelier, made up of 40 black crystal glass elements that make you crazy. It would be able to give joy even to a minima...Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass, Art Glass
- Mid-Century Vistosi Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1960By VistosiLocated in Van Nuys, CAVintage mid-century Vistosi chandelier with 8 Vistosi designed murano glass shades each fixed to a lighted arm. Wiring recently updated. Circa 1960, Italy.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsSteel
- Smoked Glass Discs Chandelier by VistosiBy VistosiLocated in Los Angeles, CAVintage Italian chandelier with five tiers of smoky beveled glass discs mounted on brass frame, with a half moon brass arch above each disc / Designed and made by VIstosi in Italy, c...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Orange Murano Glass Pendant Light by VistosiBy VistosiLocated in Antwerp, BEItalian Murano glass ceiling light by Vistosi.Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGlass
- Majestic Chandelier Amethyst or Pink Murano Glass Discs by Gino Vistosi, 1970sBy VistosiLocated in Rome, ITA chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Murano glass discs amethyst by Gino Vistosi, disposed in ten rows, forming two overlapping pyramids. A pair is available. DIMENSIONS H ...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsIron
