Vistosi Wall Lamp in Worked and Enamelled Glass 60's
About the Item
- Creator:Vistosi (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1967
- Condition:
- Seller Location:bari, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4076325684892
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: bari, Italy
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- Vistosi Chandelier in Murano Colored Glass 60'sBy Alessandro Pianon, VistosiLocated in bari, ITAlessandro Pianon Murano Murano glass pendant element. 60s. Inside is covered by a thin layer of white opal glass to spread a warm and soft light. It is in perfect original condition...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Vistosi Chandelier in Murano Colored Glass 60'sBy Alessandro Pianon, VistosiLocated in bari, ITAlessandro Pianon Murano Murano Glass Pendant Element. 60s. Inside is covered by a thin layer of white opal glass to spread a warm and soft light. It is in perfect original condition...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Alessandro Pianon Vistosi Chandelier in Murano Colored Glass, 60'sBy Alessandro Pianon, VistosiLocated in bari, ITAlessandro Pianon Murano Murano glass pendant element. 60s. Inside is covered by a thin layer of white opal glass to spread a warm and soft light. It is in perfect original condition...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Poliarte Glass Wall Light from the 60sBy Albano Poli, PoliarteLocated in bari, ITPoliarte “Vesta” lamp: applique in scratched raw crystal. Support in brushed stainless steel.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsGlass
- Italian Midcentury Sconce in Worked GlassLocated in bari, ITA very large sconce in worked glass from the 1960s.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsArt Glass
- Italian Modern Handblown Glass and Brass Wall Light, MazzegaBy AVMazzegaLocated in bari, ITCouple of sconces by Mazzega. Each diamond shaped handblown glass piece with clear areas and small areas of amber/ orange/ golden tones, mounted on a brass backplate. N.B. The d...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBrass
- Vistosi Puppet Wall Lamp in White Pendant GlassBy Vistosi, Romani Saccani ArchitettiLocated in Mogliano Veneto, TrevisoCollection of lamps with blown glass diffuser with an original irregularly lined ‘dégradé’ finish. The arms of the chandelier are hung individually to customer demand. Light sourc...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsBlown Glass
- Vistosi Wall Sconce in White GlassBy Michele de Lucchi, VistosiLocated in Mogliano Veneto, TrevisoSconce with metal wall mount and back. Halogen lighting.Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Vistosi Wall Sconce in Multi-Color GlassBy Michele de Lucchi, VistosiLocated in Mogliano Veneto, TrevisoSconce with metal wall mount and back. Halogen lighting.Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMurano Glass
- Vistosi Armonia Wall Sconce in Crystal Striped GlassBy Francesco Lucchese, VistosiLocated in Mogliano Veneto, TrevisoA collection with contemporary connotations that contains precious historical features: that of glass processings such as the “balloton” and the straight and twisted rigadin. Spec...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsCopper
- Vistosi Baco Wall Scone in White Shaded GlassBy Vistosi, Mauro OlivieriLocated in Mogliano Veneto, TrevisoUnique teardrop-shaped pendant light, mouth-blown with a technique that transforms Murano glass from white to transparent. Available in two sizes. Specifications: Material: Glass...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsGlass
- Vistosi Dafne Wall Sconce in Matte White GlassBy VistosiLocated in Mogliano Veneto, TrevisoThe Dafne sconce offers an elegant and unobtrusive design that makes it suitable for any decoration. Glass tone in matte white. Metal parts in white. Halogen lighting.Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsMurano Glass