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Vinicio Vianello wall lamps Vistosi Italy 1960

About the Item

Stunning pair of Vinicio Vianello wall lamps, crafted by Vistosi in Italy 1960. These lamps feature architectural frames with a nickel-plated finish and brass socket holders. The Murano-made blown layered Vistosi glass has a beautiful appearance. The glass is gracefully held by four nickel-plated arms, securely in place. The glass is blown in a shape that flows from slender at the bottom to a bigger mushroom-like round shape at the top. From the bottom there is a gradient beginning from a brown smoked colour to clear glass. Besides that, the glass has a mesmerising line in a blue-green hue in the middle. When darkness falls, the magic begins as the lamps show the blue-green glow that projects beautifully onto the wall. It creates a smooth atmosphere, filling the room with a soft, ambient light. Vinicio Vianello, a prominent figure in the Murano glass scene, was born in Venice in 1924. He developed a passion for glass as an artistic medium at a young age and gained valuable experience working in Murano's furnaces. His groundbreaking designs, characterized by asymmetry and bold creativity, broke away from traditional glassmaking concepts. Vianello gained recognition with his innovative vases showcased at the Venice Biennale in 1950, executed by master glassblower Alfredo Barbini. He continued to push artistic boundaries, incorporating elements inspired by nuclear physics and collaborating with renowned glass artists like "Fei" Ferdinando Toso. Later, Vianello shifted his focus to designing lighting systems for large architectural projects around the world, particularly in African and Asian countries. He established Vinicio Vianello & Co. in Venice but eventually transitioned away from glass production to concentrate on architectural lighting design. The lamps use an E27 bulb and are priced and sold in a set of 2. These lamps are checked in our own atelier, cleaned and is suitable for use in the USA.

Creator:

Vinicio Vianello (Designer),Vistosi (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Power Source:

Hardwired

Voltage:

220-240v

Lampshade:

Included

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass,Nickel,Plated

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1960

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Roosendaal, NL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU933036568512

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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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