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Alessandro Pianon Glass

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.

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Creator: Alessandro Pianon
Alessandro Pianon, a Pulcino Glass Bird for Vistosi, Murano, circa 1963
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
An instantly recognisable design, this delightful spiky orange fellow is one of a group of five birds created in 1952-3 by Alessandro Pianon for the Vistosi glassworks on the island ...
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Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Glass Bird
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An Orange Pulcini Bird Designed by Alessandro Pianon and manufactured by Vistosi c. 1963o Smooth surface with copper legs. Minor carbon black spot, whi...
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Alessandro Pianon Blown Glass Fish
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Alessandro Pianon blown glass fish Created at Vistosi in Murano, Italy Light Blue Translucent Glass Highlighted by Hand -crafted Murrines.  
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1960s Italian Vintage Alessandro Pianon Glass

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Alessandro Pianon Murano Glass Candleholder for Vistosi, Italy, 1950s
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
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Alessandro Pianon Murano glass candleholder for Vistosi, Italy, 1950s. Alessandro Pianon light brown Murano glass candleholder. Reference Do...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Pianon Glass

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Alessandro Pianon glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Alessandro Pianon glass 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 glass, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original glass by Alessandro Pianon were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider glass by Ermanno Nason, Gio Ponti, and Tobia Scarpa. Prices for Alessandro Pianon glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,617 and can go as high as $15,290, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,225.

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