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Barovier Toso Intarsio

Barovier & Toso, 'Intarsio' vase 1961
Barovier & Toso, 'Intarsio' vase 1961

Barovier & Toso, 'Intarsio' vase 1961

$5,463Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.67 in Dm 3.94 in

Barovier & Toso, 'Intarsio' vase 1961

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Zurich, CH

Barovier & Toso, 'Intarsio' vase fused glass tesserae produced by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy ca

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase
Barovier Toso Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase

Barovier Toso Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso, circa 1961-1967

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Ercole Barovier, a rare 'Intarsio' vase 'ca. 1963
Ercole Barovier, a rare 'Intarsio' vase 'ca. 1963

Ercole Barovier, a rare 'Intarsio' vase 'ca. 1963

$14,129Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in Dm 7.88 in

Ercole Barovier, a rare 'Intarsio' vase 'ca. 1963

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Zurich, CH

Ercole Barovier (1889-1974), a rare 'Intarsio' vase ca. 1963 produced by Barovier & Toso, Murano

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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Rare Intarsio Vase by Barovier & Toso, "Zigzag", 1963
Rare Intarsio Vase by Barovier & Toso, "Zigzag", 1963

Rare Intarsio Vase by Barovier & Toso, "Zigzag", 1963

Unavailable

H 13.08 in W 10.04 in D 5.52 in

Rare Intarsio Vase by Barovier & Toso, "Zigzag", 1963

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Zurich, CH

Rare intarsio vase by Barovier & Toso, 1961-1963. Glass with inclusions, alternating orange and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large 1960s Murano Intarsio Glass Vase by Barovier e Toso
Large 1960s Murano Intarsio Glass Vase by Barovier e Toso

Large 1960s Murano Intarsio Glass Vase by Barovier e Toso

By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

Located in Geneva, CH

Spectacular Murano red and brown glass vase, intarsio technique, design Ercole Barovier for

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Ercole BAROVIER - Intarsio platter
Ercole BAROVIER - Intarsio platter

Ercole BAROVIER - Intarsio platter

Unavailable

H 1.97 in Dm 13 in

Ercole BAROVIER - Intarsio platter

By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

Located in Brussels, BE

Intarsio series (inlay) plate made of fused triangular glass pieces designed by Ercole Barovier

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier INTARSIO Vase, Murano
Ercole Barovier INTARSIO Vase, Murano

Ercole Barovier INTARSIO Vase, Murano

Unavailable

H 8.5 in Dm 6.5 in

Ercole Barovier INTARSIO Vase, Murano

By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Ercole Barovier (Italian, 1889-1974); Barovier & Toso (Italy

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase
Barovier Toso Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase

Barovier Toso Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso, circa 1961

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Bowl
Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Bowl

Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Bowl

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso, circa 1961-1967 in the "Intarsio" technique. Has

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase
Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase

Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso, circa 1961-1967 in the "Intarsio" technique. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase
Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase

Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso, circa 1961-1967 in the "Intarsio" technique

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Patchwork Tessere Italian Art Glass Bowl
Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Patchwork Tessere Italian Art Glass Bowl

Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Patchwork Tessere Italian Art Glass Bowl

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

. Signed and documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso, circa 1961-1967 in the "Intarsio

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase
Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase

Ercole Barovier Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso, circa 1961 in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Ercole Barovier Murano Red Gray Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Italian Art Glass Vase
Ercole Barovier Murano Red Gray Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Italian Art Glass Vase

Ercole Barovier Murano Red Gray Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Italian Art Glass Vase

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso, circa 1961-1967 in the "Intarsio" technique

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Rare Barovier & Toso "intarsio" Vase
Rare Barovier & Toso "intarsio" Vase

Rare Barovier & Toso "intarsio" Vase

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H 14.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.75 in

Rare Barovier & Toso "intarsio" Vase

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Paris, FR

Barovier & Toso "intarsio" vase circa 1961

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Barovier & Toso Vase ''Intarsio'', 1963
Barovier & Toso Vase ''Intarsio'', 1963

Barovier & Toso Vase ''Intarsio'', 1963

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Zurich, CH

.: Marina Barovier, Art of the Barovier, Fig. 167. Ercole Barovier (draft), Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1961

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 'Intarsio' Murano Vase by Enrcole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, 1960s
Large 'Intarsio' Murano Vase by Enrcole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, 1960s

Large 'Intarsio' Murano Vase by Enrcole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, 1960s

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Vienna, Vienna

The large vase from the well known set designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. The set was

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Intarsio table lamps, pair by Ercole Barovier
Intarsio table lamps, pair by Ercole Barovier

Intarsio table lamps, pair by Ercole Barovier

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Chicago, IL

Signed with partial paper label to underside of each example: [Barovier & Toso Murano].

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Barovier & Toso "Intarsio" Vase Circa 1961-1963
Barovier & Toso "Intarsio" Vase Circa 1961-1963

Barovier & Toso "Intarsio" Vase Circa 1961-1963

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H 9.85 in W 10.24 in D 7.68 in

Barovier & Toso "Intarsio" Vase Circa 1961-1963

Located in Paris, FR

Large vase executed by Barovier & Toso in blown and fused glass with controlled internal bubbles

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

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Barovier Toso Intarsio For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal barovier toso intarsio for your home. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and blown glass, every barovier toso intarsio was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect barovier toso intarsio — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each barovier toso intarsio bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Barovier Toso Intarsio?

Prices for a barovier toso intarsio start at $1,800 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $7,525.

Barovier&Toso for sale on 1stDibs

Partnerships come and go within the community of glass-making artisans on the Venetian island of Murano, where business relationships seem as complex as the shifting alliances in the notoriously acrimonious Italian parliament. Formed in 1942 by members of families with centuries of experience in the craft, Barovier&Toso has proven to be one of the most enduring and prosperous Italian glass manufactories of recent decades. Under the nearly 50-year artistic directorship of cofounder Ercole Barovier (1889–1974), the company created buoyant traditional pieces such as chandeliers, sconces and other lighting fixtures, and it pioneered an array of innovative modernist glass designs with bold colors, patterns and surfaces.

The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art. It remained entirely family-owned until the mid-20th century, when it merged with another glassworks to become Barovier&Toso.

To appeal to gentler, more conservative tastes, Barovier&Toso produced a range of lilting, sinuous lighting pieces that are often described as embodying “Liberty Style” — the Italian term for Art Nouveau, taken from the name of famed London department store Liberty & Co., which promoted 19th-century organic textile designs and Arts and Crafts-style furniture in the manner of William Morris. The hallmarks of the style in Barovier&Toso works are elements of glass in the shape of thick leaves, fronds and flower petals, deployed along with other naturalistic ornament in sconces, pendants and chandeliers.

Ercole Barovier began his personal aesthetic transition toward modernism in the 1930s with his Primavera series of vases and animal sculptures — idiosyncratic milky-white and clear glass filled with tiny bubbles and hairline interior fissures that he produced for Artisti Barovier, a firm headed by his father and uncle. Later, with Barovier&Toso, he would explore such novel styles as the mosaic-like Pezzato glass; fluid Spiral patterns; the pebbly textured Barbarico line and the complex, layered and highly colored abstractions of the Oriente series of vases and bowls.

Traditional or modern, Barovier&Toso — still under family control — has produced one of the finest and most diverse catalogues of Murano glass in the last 100 years.

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