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The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art.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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Barovier & Toso Italian Chandelier in Crystal Glass and Brass
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier&Toso, chandelier, crystal glass, brass, Italy, 1940s This chandelier by Barovier & Toso, crafted in Italy during the 1940s, reflects the studio’s centuries-old mast...
Brass
Barovier & Toso Chandelier with Petals in Crystal Glass
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier&Toso, chandelier, crystal glass, nickel-plated brass, Italy, 1940s Dating from the 1940s, this Barovier & Toso chandelier has the presence of a piece of jewelery s...
Brass, Nickel
Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Dust Glass Floral Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This Italian ceiling lamp was produced by Barovier & Toso in the 1960s. The fixture is composed of individual blown Murano glass flower petals infused with fine gold dust particles, ...
Gold
Mid-Century Barovier Y Toso Hand-Blown Murano Glass Chandelier w/ Gold Flecks
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite mid-century modernist chandelier by Barovier & Toso, hand-blown in Murano, Italy circa 1950, is a radiant example of timeless artistry and impeccable craftsmanship...
Gold
Stunning Pair of Clear Glass "Rugiodoso" Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-Century Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso (Italy, 1950s) – Pair An exceptional pair of mid-century wall sconces crafted in Murano, Italy, and attributed to t...
Metal
Barovier & Toso Chandelier in Brass and Glass with Floral Motifs
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier & Toso chandelier, brass, glass, Italy, 1940s An elegant expression of Venetian craftsmanship, this chandelier by Barovier & Toso combines timeless artistry with re...
Brass
Barovier & Toso Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, Glass & Brass, Italy, 1965
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
Two pairs (4 pieces in total) of Midcentury sconces by Barovier and Toso, Italy, circa 1960- priced per pair Wonderful set of large wall lamps by the famous manufacturer Barovier &a...
Brass
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp by Barovier & Toso, Murano Glass, Italy
By Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-20th century pendant lamp, manufactured by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, 1960s. The chandelier consists of an organically hand-blown opalescent Murano glass surrounded by a...
Brass
Ercole Barovier, "Medusa Piccola" Art Deco Wall Sconces, Murano, circa 1940
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An extraordinary and exceptionally rare pair of “Medusa Piccola” wall sconces, designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso in Murano, circa 1940. This smaller version of the cel...
Brass
1950s Petite Flush Mount Chandelier by Barovier&Toso, Crystal Flowers
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite Italian Hand-Blown Crystal Flower Flush Mount Chandelier Charming petite Italian flush mount chandelier featuring a delicate arrangement of hand-blown crystal flowers in mult...
Metal
Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Glass Lantern Pendant, Italy, Late 20th Century
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Murano glass pendant lantern by Barovier & Toso, Venice, Italy, dating to the late 20th century. The fixture is entirely composed of richly worked, vertically ribbed Murano ...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Stunning Set of Three Murano Glass Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible mid century Murano glass leaf wall sconces with metal fixture. This wonderful pieces were designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso during the 1960s. Each sconce is outstanding...
Metal
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano Glass Wall Sconce with Beaked Design, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Naples, IT
An elegant vintage wall sconce designed by the renowned master Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. The lampshade is crafted from fine, transparent Murano glass using the intricate a...
Brass
Barovier&Toso. Art Deco Murano glass chandelier, Italy, 1940s
By Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Barovier&Toso, Venini
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Art Deco Murano glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s. Composed of 5 pieces of handmade Murano glass in the shape of palm leaves, which emerge from a central bowl-sha...
Metal, Brass
Original Mid Century Modern Italian Barovier & Toso Murano glass wall lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in München, DE
Very rare original Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Murano glass wall lamp. Made in Italy. Beautifully elegant design. Lampshade is made of Murano glass. Italian craftsmanship. No ...
Brass
Stunning Set of Five Murano Glass Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible mid century Murano glass leaf wall sconce with heavy brass fixture. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso during the 1960s. Each sconce is outstand...
Metal
original 1950s barovier & toso pendant chandelier - 6 available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
splendid 1950s chandelier, documented production of Barovier&toso, composed of over 20 curved leaves in murano glass, with central arm and lower closing disc with brass decorations. ...
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier Pendant by Barovier & Toso, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Transparent Murano glass pendant by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1950s. Very elegant design centred by a Murano crystal glass tulip, brass mounted. Glass and crystal in fine condition, bea...
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Pulegoso Glass Sconce by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Mid-Century Modernist sconce, crafted with hand-blown Murano fluted Pulegoso glass and complemented by reeded brass fittings, designed by Barovier y Toso, Italy, circa 1...
Brass
Pair of Petite Murano Glass Wall Sconce in style of Barovier & Toso, Italy, 70s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of petit Murano wall lights att. to Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1970-1979. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired. Each sconce requires 1 x E27 small b...
Brass
1 of the 6 Wall Sconces with Glass Shades, Seguso, Italy 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the six beautiful handblown glass sconces with brass base, by Barovier &; Toso. Venetian crystal blown glass with iridescent surface designed like a torch of fire. Barovier m...
Crystal, Brass
Barovier & Toso Art Deco Table Lamp in Crystal Glass
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier & Toso, table lamp, crystal glass, Italy, 1940s Exceptional Barovier & Toso table lamp from the 1940s, crafted entirely from richly textured clear glass using the r...
Crystal
Set of 3 “Bullicante” Murano Glass Wall Lights by Ercole Barovier, 40s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and exceptionally sculptural set of three large-scale Murano glass wall sconces designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso during the 1940s. These remarkable fixtures emb...
Brass
Rare Pair of “Festoni” Wall Sconces by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, 1938
By Barovier&Toso, Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C., Ercole Barovier
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptional and highly collectible pair of "Festoni" wall sconces designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso in 1938, among the most sculptural and expressive examples of pre...
Brass
$11,008Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Large Italian Vintage Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Large Murano glass and brass palm leaf sconces by Barovier & Toso. Italy, 1950s-1960s Lamp sockets: 1.
Brass
Pair Barovier e Toso Iridescent Rose Gold Murano Glass & Lucite Base Table Lamps
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Barovier & Toso Dark Rose Murano Glass with Gold inclusions, circa 1950. Featuring hand blown translucent prominently ribbed (6.5D) glass forms, Deep Rose Pink and spiral...
Brass
Murano glass flush mount 1970
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, PA
Small yet Elegant Murano Glass Flush Mount A refined flush mount light in transparent Murano glass with a subtle golden hue. The glass is beautifully detailed, crowned at the top wi...
Metal
Set of Three Murano Glass Table Frames by Barovier & Toso, Italy, Mid-20th C.
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Set of three table frames in twisted Murano glass with brass mounts and inner frames. Each frame is fitted with a rear support stand. Stamped on the reverse: Barovier Toso Murano. Di...
Brass
Overwhelming Murano Glass Lantern or Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, 1940'
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pendant with six arms with details gold inclusions. Heads of lions are the ball falls background. Centered with three finely handblown cups. Richly decorated with leave...
Murano Glass
Recessed ceiling lights with gold Murano glass by Barovier&Toso Neon 1970
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
An exceptional, monumental flush mount ceiling light designed and masterfully executed by the prestigious historical furnace Barovier & Toso in Murano, Italy. This oversized statemen...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Aachen, NRW
A beautiful pair of wall sconces made with 24-karat gold glass by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s. Both sconces are handmade, with each glass slightly different, adding to their uniqu...
Brass
$8,072Sale Price|35% Off
Imposing Rare Barovier Fountain Chandelier, White Puligoso, 1930s, Murano Deco
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Sophisticated chandelier from Ercole Barovier. A rare beautiful chandelier, the bottom bowl is in horizontal ribbed hand opened clear etched glass crowned by a set of 12 large and h...
Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass
Barovier & Toso, Wall Mirror, Brass, Murano Glass, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and murano glass wall mirror designed and produced by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s. Does not include mounting hardware. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Brass
20th Century Barovier & Toso Cylindrical Glass Vase from Lenti Series, 40s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Ercole Barovier was born in Murano on June 16, 1889. He completed his classical studies in Venice, and engaged in various activities unrelated to glassmaking to finally land in the V...
Murano Glass
$1,680Sale Price / item|30% Off
Murano Gold Leaf Sconce by Barovier e Toso, 27 Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage Italian leaf shaped wall light with hand blown Murano glass infused with 24-karat gold flecks mounted on brass bracket / Designed by Barovier e Toso, circa 1960s wit...
Brass, Gold Leaf
1 of 4 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Egon Hillebrand, Barovier&Toso
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Large Murano Wall light made by Barovier & Toso and Hillebrand, Italy, circa 1970-1979. Large leaf shapes made in "rugiadoso" technique using bubbles, gold flecks, and i...
Brass
$300Sale Price|25% Off
Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear, dark pink, and bubbles Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. I have owned several with labels be...
Gold Leaf
$2,100Sale Price / item|30% Off
Pair of Reticello Cup Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 2 Pairs Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with Murano glass cups hand blown in "reticello" technique to form crisscross pattern of white filaments, mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy by Barovie...
Brass
Pair of Graniglia Shield Sconces by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect / Made in Italy by Barovier e Toso, 1960s Original label on frame ...
Murano Glass
$2,100Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Bollicine Cups Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 2 Pairs Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with clear Murano glass cups hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy by Barovier e Tos...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Barovier Y Toso Hand-Blown Fluted Murano Glass Chandeliers
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of mid-century modernist chandeliers by Barovier & Toso, hand-blown in Murano, Italy circa 1950, are a radiant example of timeless artistry and impeccable cra...
Gold
Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp by Barovier & Toso, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid, museum original chandelier from the 1950s, production and design by ercole barovier, made of rostrato murano glass with a single central glass and brass inserts Original...
Murano Glass
Murano blown Glass Wall Sconce, Metropolis, Crystal Venetian Crystal
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Venice, IT
Metropolis is a collection that forcefully evokes the class, symmetrical and plastic forms of Art Deco, shaped by a harmonious, fluid rhythm. The light source is concealed inside the...
Glass
Ercole Barovier Murano Glass Ashtray Italy 50s Mid-Century Barovier & Toso
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
ERCOLE BAROVIER . Barovier & Toso production, Italian design from the 50s. Star-shaped ashtray in clear, bubbling glass, semi-spherical body with reliefs, flat circular mouth. Also e...
Murano Glass
$1,800 / item
Rostrato Sconce by Barovier e Toso, 16 Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage Italian wall lights with clear Murano glass hand blown to create a beaked textured effect using Rostrato technique, mounted on brass bracket / Designed by Barovier e Toso, circa 1960s with original Barovier e Toso maker's mark on the frame / Made in Italy 1 light / E26 or E27 type / max 60W Measures: Height 12 inches, width 10 inches, depth 12 inches...
Brass
$1,260Sale Price|30% Off
Single Reticello Sconce by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with Murano glass cups hand blown in "reticello" technique to form crisscross pattern of white filaments, mounted...
Brass
Barovier e Toso mid-century Murano glass chandelier, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful Murano glass chandelier designed by the legendary company Barovier & Toso- master glassmaker! The chandelier is made in transparent twisted Venetian crystal with brass elem...
Brass
Art Deco Sconces Designed by Barovier Toso, Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Art Deco wall lights or sconces manufactured in grey Murano glass attributed to Barovier & Toso in Murano Italy, circa 1940.
Brass
PINK Murano Glass Vase Element Cordonato d'oro by Barovier and Toso Italy 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase element by Barovier and Toso Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vase element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ita...
Murano Glass
Murano glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Barovier & Toso Italy Murano glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso, crafted using the "Rostrato" technique, characterized by raised glasswork forming multiple points. It features a cen...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$1,450Sale Price|50% Off
Mid-Century Barovier e Toso Fluted Murano Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely vintage Murano lamp of clear ribbed glass with controlled "bullicante" bubbles and gold inclusions by Barovier e Toso. Rewired with a brass double cluster on/off pull chain ...
Murano Glass
Murano Pink Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear and pink Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy Measures: He...
Brass
Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This marvelous decorative piece was realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. In fabulous ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1 of the 3 Pairs of Large Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso Gold Glass Murano, 1960
By Murano 5, Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of elegant and exquisite hand blown Murano glass Barovier &; Toso wall sconces with special gold inclusions. Each light fixture consists one blown Murano glass leave. Mounted ...
Brass
$7,338Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Italian Pulegoso Glass Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Chandelier by Barovier & Toso of incredible beauty. Very fine fountain of the light.
Murano Glass
PINK Murano Glass Vase Element Cordonato d'oro by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase element by Barovier and Toso Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vase element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ita...
Murano Glass
Barovier&Toso Large Pair of Midcentury Sconces Murano Glass, Italy 1950
By Barovier&Toso, Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
Barovier&Toso Large Pair of Midcentury Sconces Murano Glass, Italy 1950 Impressive 28" wall lamps with clear textured glass suspending from a metal frame with patinated brass balls....
Brass
Italian Art Deco Chandelier by Barovier & Toso Murano Pulegoso Glass, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, PA
Discover a magnificent Italian Art Deco chandelier made of Pulegoso Murano glass by the prestigious Barovier & Toso in 1940. The light that passes through this type of glass generate...
Metal, Brass
Murano Clear Glass Door Handles by Ercole Barovier, Barovier & Toso 1950's
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in London, GB
Pair of elongated 1950's Murano push and pull handles in twisted clear glass set in chrome fittings, by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. The elegant door handles will perform...
Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Lantern Pendant Barovier & Toso, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
A striking mid-century Italian lantern-form pendant in hand-blown Murano glass, attributed to Barovier & Toso. The bell-shaped shade is executed in the maker's signature textured...
Art Glass