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Alessandro Pianon

Italian, 1931-1984

Venice has long been a manufacturing center for exquisite art glass, and since as early as the 8th century, legions of expert glassmakers have been honing their skills there. The glass components of eminently collectible chandeliers, sconces, and table lamps and other objects and fixtures are hand-blown in the region by a master of Murano glass, named for the Italian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for hundreds of years, using a variety of artisanal processes. Renowned glass artist Alessandro Pianon was a product of the region’s rich glassmaking tradition.

Born in Venice, Pianon studied at the Architecture School in Venice to become an architect and designer. Prolific glass manufacturer Vetreria Vistosi hired Pianon in 1956 to design the company logo. The history of Vistosi and its extraordinary lighting and decorative objects 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.

Pleased with his work, the manufacturer retained Pianon as a designer. At Vistosi, Pianon developed his glass-blowing techniques and designed a series of collections of pieces for the company (the maker’s “Pulcini” bird sculptures are particularly well-known). Over this time he perfected his unique style, producing pendant lamps and chandeliers of all different kinds, whimsical bird sculptures in vibrant colors that feature richly textured surfaces, and other objects and furnishings. He started his own design studio in 1962.

Pianon’s work is highly collectible — his lighthearted “Pulcini” birds, with their bulbous forms and lanky legs of patinated copper, are very popular with lovers of art glass, and these works introduce cheeriness and pops of color into any interior. 

On 1stDibs, find vintage Alessandro Pianon lighting and decorative objects.

Large Cascade Ceiling Lamp by Peter Pelzel for Vistosi, Italy, 1962
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon, P. Pelzel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large cascade ceiling lamp by Italian architect and designer Peter Pelzel for Vistosi, Italy, 1962. Glass shades in grey and smoke glass with brass and wood support.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Pianon

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Brass

Important CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE in MURANO GLASS by ALESSANDRO PIANON, ITALY 1960
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant pendant light, Modernist, Free-Form, Shabby-Chic, with a tapered design of great finesse, in orange Murano glass suspended by an iron wire leaving the electric wire floati...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Pianon

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Brass

Alessandro Pianon (1931-1984) Pulcino - Murano
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in TOULON, FR
Alessandro Pianon (1931-1984) Pulcino Poussin en Verre de Murano et cuivre Production Vetraria Vistosi, Murano, Italie Date de création: vers 1962 Poids: 590 g Région: Italie Dimen...
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Alessandro Pianon

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Murano Glass

Alessandro Pianon (1931-1984) Pulcino - Murano
Alessandro Pianon (1931-1984) Pulcino - Murano
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H 3.94 in W 6.3 in D 11.82 in
Four Lights by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Murano, 1960
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Budapest, HU
Four fabulous glass of Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano glass factory. The glasses are also available for the same color compositions.
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1960s Italian Vintage Alessandro Pianon

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Blown Glass

Mid-century modern orange glass table lamp, Vistosi Italy, 1960s
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Firenze, IT
Modern monumental table lamp designed by Alessandro Pianon Vistosi Italy, circa 1960s Orange Murano onion shaped glass brass rod and base 53 cm H - diam. 27 cm Triple bulbs. Eu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Pianon

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Stained Glass

Red glass pendant by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Red Model L 63 glass pendant designed in the 1960s by Alessandro Pianon for Venetian glassmaker Vistosi. The glass is subtle and still in beautiful vintage condition. The metal ceil...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Pianon

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Metal

Alessandro Pianon Bird (pulcino) for Vistosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Brussels, BE
Great Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Murano art glass bird. Iconic design. Fine and good condition, free of any chips, cracks, or repairs "Pulcini" Bird (c.1963)
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Pianon

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Art Glass

Large L 72 Glass pendant by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large Model L 72 glass pendant designed in the 1960s by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi in Murano. The lamp is in very good vintage condition and comes with the original meta...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Pianon

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Metal

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Alessandro Pianon furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Alessandro Pianon furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alessandro Pianon furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Alessandro Pianon were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Pia Guidetti Crippa, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, and Giovanni Michelucci. Prices for Alessandro Pianon furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $553 and can go as high as $15,290, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,765.

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