Luciano Vistosi was born on July 25, 1931, in glassmaking city of Murano, Italy, and growing there he was immersed in the rich traditions of glass craftsmanship from a young age. He began his career as a glassblower, working with various Murano glass workshop where he learned the intricacies of working with glass, honing his skills and deepening his understanding of the material.

In 1945 Luciano Vistosi co-founded Vistosi S.p.A., a lighting company based in Murano, along with Guglielmo Vistosi and A.V. Mazzega. Inspired by the Venetian glassmaking tradition, he wanted to create lighting that was both beautiful and functional. Vistosi began by making simple glass lamps, but he soon began to experiment with new shapes and materials. He was one of the first glassmakers to use Murano glass to create large-scale lighting fixtures. Vistosi's designs were often whimsical and playful, and they quickly more...

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A pair of Luciano Frigerio brass table lamps, Italian, circa…

1970s Luciano Frigerio Brass Table Lamps, Italian Pair, 15cm

A pair of Luciano Frigerio brass table lamps, Italian, circa 1970s, 15 cm high, 10 cm wide, 10 cm deep

A pair of glass 'Onion' light shades by Alessandro Pianon for…

1960s Alessandro Pianon Vistosi Glass 'Onion' Light Shades Pair

A pair of glass 'Onion' light shades by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s, the cased globe form shades in coffee tones over white, 45 cm high, 40 cm diameter

Naranza glass pendant light for Vistosi, two layers of blown…

Vistosi Naranza Glass Pendant Light: 1960s Italian Design, 48cm

Naranza glass pendant light for Vistosi, two layers of blown glass comprising white interior diffuser within clear glass. Italy, designed c 1960s, 48 cm high, 52 cm deep

Pair Lucciola pendant lights for Vistosi, satin white…

Lucciola Pendant Lights: Satin White Murano Glass with Metal Fittings

Pair Lucciola pendant lights for Vistosi, satin white hand-blown Murano glass with metal fittings. Italy, designed 2009, 90 cm high, 40 cm deep

A pair of Venetian barrel shape glass hanging lights by Vistosi,…

Vistosi Amber Yellow Spiral Glass Hanging Lights Pair

A pair of Venetian barrel shape glass hanging lights by Vistosi, with an amber yellow spiral coil decor over a clear base, complete with fittings and brushed chrome style ceiling cap, each 34 cm high

Set of three sconces for Vistosi; ribbed opaque glass. Italy; c…

Ribbed Glass Sconces by Vistosi

Set of three sconces for Vistosi; ribbed opaque glass. Italy; c 2000s; 30 cm high, 16.5 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Italian Gino Vistosi design large four tier chandelier with 32…

Bullseye Glass Disc Chandelier by Gino Vistosi (1970)

Italian Gino Vistosi design large four tier chandelier with 32 bullseye grey tinted glass discs on brass frame - circa 1970

Italian Gino Vistosi design large four tier chandelier with 32…

Bullseye Chandelier by Gino Vistosi - 1970s Italian Design

Italian Gino Vistosi design large four tier chandelier with 32 bullseye grey tinted glass discs on brass frame - circa 1970

Vistosi pendant light, c. 1970 blown orange glass, electrified,…

1970s Vistosi Orange Glass Pendant Light with Labels

Vistosi pendant light, c. 1970 blown orange glass, electrified, retains decal labels

A set of five Murano glass pendant lights by Gino Vistosi for…

Gino Vistosi Murano Glass Pendant Lights - Set of 5

A set of five Murano glass pendant lights by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi, circa 1960's 110 cm high

A pair of Italian Murano glass Goto table lamps, by Vistosi,…

Murano Glass Goto Table Lamps by Vistosi

A pair of Italian Murano glass Goto table lamps, by Vistosi, elegantly tapered in form with a flared rim and foot, hand blown with 24 karat flake inclusions. 70 cm high

Enrico Tronconi (Italian), bamboo floor lamp, designed c. 1970…

1970s Italian Vistosi Bamboo Floor Lamp with Murano Glass

Enrico Tronconi (Italian), bamboo floor lamp, designed c. 1970 manufactured by Vistosi, white hand blown Murano glass and aluminium, in working order

Angelo Mangiarotti (Italian, 1921-2012), Giogali chandelier,…

Giogali Chandelier by Angelo Mangiarotti

Angelo Mangiarotti (Italian, 1921-2012), Giogali chandelier, designed 1966 manufactured by Vistosi, glass and chrome plated steel, electrified (138 glass loops)

Luciano Pagani & Angelo Perversi standard lamp for Arteluce;…

Ferrari-designed Arteluce Standard Lamp (1989)

Luciano Pagani & Angelo Perversi standard lamp for Arteluce; metal, glass and plastic; designed by Ferrari; Italy; c 1989

Gino Vistosi disc chandelier glass discs and chrome, Italy…

Chrome and Glass Disc Chandelier by Gino Vistosi

Gino Vistosi disc chandelier glass discs and chrome, Italy c1960s, 75 cm high, 47 cm deep

Studio Technico Vetrria Vistosi 'Dress' pendant light for…

Vetrria Vistosi Murano Glass Pendant Light

Studio Technico Vetrria Vistosi 'Dress' pendant light for Vistosi, Murano orange glass, Italy, c 2005, 27 cm high, 30 cm deep

Luciano Vistosi (1931-2010), egg shaped floor lamp circa 1975…

Egg-shaped floor lamp by Luciano Vistosi (1975)

Luciano Vistosi (1931-2010), egg shaped floor lamp circa 1975 65 cm high