IF Design Award 2025: five Vistosi collections in the running

Conceived by Francesco Lucchese, Anisette stems from research into the expressive qualities of ‘lattimo’ glass, a material with a characteristic milky-white hue which, thanks to its soft and luminous surface, becomes the defining feature of the entire collection.

The inspiration stems from an everyday gesture and its visual transformation: diluting aniseed-flavoured liqueurs with water produces a distinctive change in colour, making the liquid progressively more opaque and milky. It is precisely this phenomenon that gave Francesco Lucchese the idea for a lamp capable of translating the transition from transparency to opacity into glass, through a delicate interplay of shapes and shades.

The collection comprises two blown-glass diffusers, characterised by a white gradient that accentuates their depth and textural quality. The two elements can be combined in four different configurations, creating a different balance each time between solid and void, overlaps and contrasts. The ability to alter the relationship between the light fittings makes Anisette a dynamic collection, capable of taking on different configurations depending on the space and the way it is perceived.

Glass thus becomes the true focal point of the design: light passes through the surfaces, emphasising their nuances and creating an ever-changing perception of the composition. The final effect evokes the transformation of the liquid from transparent to milky, conveying a delicate and sophisticated image through the light.

To complete the design, a specially designed mounting system allows the height of the light source to be adjusted and the position of the diffusers to be altered. This technical solution broadens the collection’s design possibilities and exemplifies the fusion of formal innovation and a focus on functionality.

With ‘Anisette’, Francesco Lucchese transforms a visual phenomenon into a lighting design, entrusting glass with the task of illustrating the metamorphosis of matter and demonstrating once again how traditional craftsmanship can become a tool for contemporary research and experimentation.

Designed by Oriano Favaretto, Riketta stems from an exploration of simplicity of form and the ability of glass to transform a basic element into a sculptural presence. The design draws inspiration from the shape of the egg – a primordial and instantly recognisable form – reinterpreted through contemporary proportions and a carefully balanced interplay between volume and structure.

The centrepiece of the collection is the white opal glass diffuser, crafted using traditional glass-making techniques and characterised by a smooth, uniform surface. Its pure form encloses the light source, transforming the diffuser into a light fixture that appears to float in space.

The glass shade is supported by a framework of slender metal rods, which complement its shape without weighing it down. The contrast between the visual lightness of the framework and the material presence of the glass creates a delicate balance, in which each element contributes to defining the lamp’s identity.

Riketta is available in a range of proportions, from the most compact and cosy configurations to the most slender and elongated ones. This variety allows you to create different arrangements and adapt the collection to a wide range of settings, whilst retaining the iconic character of the design.

The LED light source, integrated and concealed within the diffuser, enhances the purity of the form by hiding technical elements from view. The light is diffused through the opal glass in a soft and even manner, transforming the luminaire into a luminous, enveloping surface.

The result is a collection in which form, material and light coexist in a minimalist balance. Riketta thus embodies the vision of Oriano Favaretto and Vistosi, who seek a design capable of reducing the project to its fundamental elements, giving glass the leading role and light the task of revealing its form.

Through its formal simplicity and attention to construction details, Riketta represents a synthesis of Murano glass craftsmanship, design innovation and contemporary technology, confirming Vistosi’s ability to transform an archetypal form into a lighting fixture with a strong character.