Glassmaking is an ancient art that tells of centuries-old knowledge, handed down from generation to generation by the love and passion of expert craftsmen who carefully hold a tradition of excellence. True icons of timeless beauty are born when know-how and craftsmanship meet design, to form a perfect synthesis of tradition and innovation. This is the case of the Giogali and Minigiogali collections designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1967 for Vistosi, the lighting brand that has brought glass to perfection. The Giogali lamp (Compasso d’Oro mention in 1969) introduced a new concept in the use of glass: a modular lighting system based on a single hand-crafted crystal element (a type of hook) that can be repeated indefinitely to give life to structures that appear like cascades of light. The hook is the basic module that constitutes the entire architecture of the Giogali system (name that derives from the Venetian “giongher”, or the strap used in the countryside to tie the cart to the yoke), Mangiarotti’s modern interpretation of the Venetian chandelier. Long-term research based on the innovation of traditional shapes generated the hook, which thus becomes the constructive element of the chandelier itself. The basic element can be hooked in a series to form crystal chains, which in turn can be combined to create unlimited formal designs, such as chandeliers of any size that become scenographic backdrop of rooms. Following a restyling of the product, Vistosi introduced the Giogali 3D version in 2005: a new type of hook in glass that allows it to be paired to rings in all four directions, so as to form a continuous mesh that allows great installation flexibility.

“Looking to the past to design the present with ideas that look to the future”: this is the design philosophy of architect Francesco Lucchese, who designed the Armonia collection for Vistosi, which was awarded the honourable mention of the Compasso D’Oro in 2020. When designing, Lucchese allows himself be inspired by history to identify future trends and needs, in seeking to bring out the maximum functionality of each object and offer new emotion. Colour also has great importance in his creative process, as shown by the Armonia chandeliers and wall lights, which combine warm and cold colours (crystal and amber, smoke and amber) or the extreme transparency of pure crystal cylinders, with two different metal finishes of the external ring that surrounds them: satin black nickel and internal satin brass or copper. It creates plays on circumferences that create infinite circles. The Armonia collection is enhanced with a new large-sized chandelier, a sublime example of Vistosi’s artisanal know-how, and four new appliques with a frame without a metal ring, which highlights the cylinders in crystal with different colours and processing techniques (E14 light). The historical reference is found in the techniques used for processing the glass: the balloton, which gives the glass surface a particular crossed relief that creates a special optical effect, the “rigadin”, the traditional striped design, both straight and twisted, which in the past decorated the surfaces of Murano glass furnishings to obtain interesting refractions of light, and the new elongated diamond pattern. The combination of colours and the technical details make the light diffused by Armonia truly enveloping, both in its suspension and wall versions.

The reduced version of Giogali, which allows the glass hooks to be used for smaller, standard or customised wall installations.

The lush allure of tropical foliage informs the two-tiered Bilal. Suspended from an antique brass iron finished chain, discs of sustainable coconut shells are strung together to reveal a vision of illumination. It is finished in a rich eucalyptus hue inspired by succulent plants. The finish will vary.

Not as green as the original photo looked still beautiful though. Jacqueline. Sat Apr 18 2026

One ring, infinite combinations. The concept of the Ecos collection is just in one element: the glass ring. Extremely customizable in terms of shapes and sizes, for a truly original lighting. Rigadin white or crystal colour glass. Metal parts finishing in satin bronze and chrome.

Capture the life of the party with the whimsical and dramatic design of this expansive Wine Bottle Chandelier.So much fun that you may want to hang from it, but don't! Liven up a restaurant, club, hotel lobby or home with a chandelier that does so much more then deliver light; it adds personality and pizazz.Each of the two rings holds 40 authentic Antique Green wine bottles upright and is featured in a Raw Steel finish.More than six and one-half cases of wine bottles total. Handcrafted by Meyda artisans in the USA.Custom options available, including energy efficient lamping.