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Vistosi Bowls and Baskets

Italian

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.

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Creator: Vistosi
Murano Glass Neverrino Bowl by Luciano Vistosi for Vistosi
By Luciano Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Murano glass bowl from the Neverrino series. Designed by Luciano Vistosi. This bowl is made by one of the most well-known glassmakers in Italy. Vistosi is a glass-works producer who make their glass on the island Murano, next to Venice. All of their items, including this one, are hand-made. Covered by gray/blue/orange Murrine and surrounded by a red string of glass. Unique Italian object...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Bowls and Baskets

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Italian Glass Bowl, Vistosi, 1970s
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Italian glass bowl, Vistosi, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 8 cm; W= 15 cm; D=10 cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vistosi Bowls and Baskets

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1980s Vistosi Post Modern Purple Wine Color & Crystal Murano Glass Round Vase
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
A unique blown deconstructed creation by Vistosi in Memphis Group style worked with an unusual and rare technique, the decor in the crystal clear Murano glass organic body consists o...
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Rare Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Centerpiece by Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
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Rare cobalt blue glass centerpiece manufactured by Vistosi.
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1970s Italian Vintage Vistosi Bowls and Baskets

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"Pomeri" Blue Glass Centerpieces by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Vistosi, 1970s
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Rare stacking Murano glass centerpieces by Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Vistosi.
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1970s Italian Vintage Vistosi Bowls and Baskets

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Vistosi bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Vistosi bowls and baskets 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 Vistosi bowls and baskets, although purple editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bowls and baskets by Vistosi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bowls and baskets by Sergio Asti, Toni Zuccheri, and Bruno Gambone. Prices for Vistosi bowls and baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $391 and can go as high as $2,016, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,596.

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