Barovier & Toso Furniture
Italian
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The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art.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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Creator: Barovier&Toso
Lampadario Barovier & Toso modello Fuochi D'Artificio anni 70'
By Barovier&Toso, Angelo Barovier
Located in Torino, IT
Lampadario modello Fuochi d'Artificio disegnato da Angelo Barovier per Barovier e Toso.
Raffinato lampadario a nove luci.
Composto da 9 flauti in vetro di murano soffiato, dai colo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
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Murano Glass
Italian Barovier & Toso Leaf Sconce, Murano, 1940s Mid-Century
By Barovier&Toso
Located in PRESTON, AU
Italian Barovier & Toso wall light with a sculptural Murano glass shade and brass fixtures. The delicate pattern on the thick molded glass emits a soft ambient light. Made in Italy i...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Furniture
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Brass
A Pair of Barovier and Toso Gold Murano Glass Lamps
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1950
A pair of Barovier & Toso Murano glass fluted baluster lamps, blown in segments with bullicante bubbles and gold inclusions, fastened with brass bands.
Height 42...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Furniture
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Murano Glass
Medium, Barovier and Toso picture frame c1940
By Barovier&Toso, Barovier
Located in London, GB
Original 1940s Barovier and Toso 'Torchon' technique twisted glass picture frame with brass detailing.
In very good condition..
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
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Brass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Graffito Model by Ercole Barovier for Barovier&Toso
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase Graffito model by Ercole Barovier for Barovier&Toso in 1970. Signed.
Biography
Ercole Barovier was born in 1889 in a well-known family of glassmakers.
At the age o...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Barovier e Toso Antiqued Brass & Braided Glass Picture Frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern picture frame was realized by the legendary atelier of Barovier e Toso in Murano, Italy circa 1960. It offers a rectangular form with rounded corners...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
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Brass
Barovier & Toso Mid Century Modern Murano Purple Italian Art Glass Footed Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Barovier & Toso Mid Century Modern Murano Purple Italian Art Glass Footed Lamp
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
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Art Glass
Pair Large Barovier Italian Glass Leaf Wall Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Barovier handblown Murano glass leaf or plume shaped wall sconces. The glass is carefully crafted using the "Pulegoso" technique, accented with a finely twisted stem. The original br...
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1960s Italian Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Brass
1980s Palladium plated serving tray with Murano glass handles
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, PA
Presius Palladium plated serving tray, a true embodiment of luxury. This opulent piece is adorned with Murano glass handles, perfect for serving drinks at lavish dinner parties or se...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Furniture
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Metal
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Bottle Form Vase by Barovier & Toso, Midcentury
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
Venetian / Murano Italian glass vase with applied handles by Barovier and Toso from Circa 1950. It is reminiscent of the (Efeso) series of the same period. Bubbling throughout the gl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Glass
Italian Faux Tortoiseshell Murano Glass Bathroom Set by Barovier Et Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
An Italian faux tortoiseshell Murano glass bathroom set by Barovier et Toso. The largest is 22cm x 9cm diameter, the other is 16cm high x 11cm diameter
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Murano glass blue 1940s brass finishing
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely attractive blue 2-arm chandelier with numerous playful details is offered by this original from the Venetians Barovier & Toso manufactured in Italy in the 1940s. The blu...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Barovier and Toso Murano Glass Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous Murano glass 'Medusa' chandelier designed by the great designers and glassmakers Ercole Barovier and Cesare Toso in the 1940s. The chandelier is part of the 'Medusa' model.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
1940s Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, PA
Elegant 1940s Murano glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso. Such an artistic shape and craftsmanship.
The glass elements of this elaborate...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Metal
Barovier and Toso Vase in “Bullicante” Venetian Crystal Glass Murano, 1930s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, PA
Art Deco Barovier & Toso vase with gold Inclusions, 1940s.
The bottom of the vase and the decor on the edges has an intense green color.
Details
Creator: Barovier & Toso
Dimens...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant by Barovier & Toso
Model Tessere.
Made in 1970s.
Intricate glass making technique, really vibrant colors.
Take one medium base bulb.
Complimentary U...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso, Murano, a Rare Murano Wall Light, Italian Mid-Century
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Stockholm, SE
Italian Murano glass wall light with decor of flowers in glass, hold up by a metal net. Manufactured in the mid-1900s by Barovier & Toso.
Original wiring from the 50/60s, E14 ligh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Oval Barovier & Toso Deep Amber Murano Glass Torchon Picture Frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Glasgow, GB
Oval shaped Murano Glass ‘Torchon’ picture frame, by Barovier & Toso circa 1950s.
This chic and glamorous frame is comprised of a thick handmade Murano glass border; in a wonderfu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Barovier & Toso Furniture
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Brass
Barovier Murano Glass Gold Infused Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Flush mount ceiling light by Barovier & Toso. Thick opaque glass covered by clear glass with fine scattering of gold flecks. Glass details and florets are in clear and gold. Metal mo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Large Pair of Wall Lights Barovier and Toso Vintage Glass 60's Pink F162
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Lyon, FR
Imposing pair of Italian sconces from the 1960s by Barovier & Toso. They are composed of a metal structure with nine smoked or pink Murano glass lampshades with rectangular section a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
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Metal
Original Palmette Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
The chandelier were located in the hall of a big hotel on the Amalfi Coast. Is composed by 58 large leaves in pure Murano glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Italian Art Deco Lantern by Barovier&Toso, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Art Deco pendant centered by a precious Murano hand blown glass cup.
Brass-mounted with original warm natural patina. One E27 lamp socket.
T...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Glass Ice Leaves Ceiling Light or Flushmount, 1970
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Murano glass ceiling light, made of precious hand blown ice leaves glasses, has the look of a precious big flower.
Cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to u...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Stunning Set of 4 Sconces Millefiori by Barovier&Toso Murano, 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Rare set of 4 large sconces composed of lovely colorful and precious Murano glass flowers, by Barovier & Toso Murano, 1950
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Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Metal
Very Large Pair of Midcentury Sconces Murano Glass by Barovier Toso, Italy
By Barovier&Toso, Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large pair of midcentury sconces Murano glass by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1960.
Impressive 28" wall lamps with clear textured glass suspending from a metal frame with patina...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Lantern by Barovier, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Art Deco pendant centered by a precious Murano hand blown glass cup.
Brass-mounted with original warm natural patina. One E27 lamp socket.
T...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Very Large Pair of Midcentury Sconces Murano Glass by Barovier Toso, Italy
By Barovier&Toso, Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large pair of midcentury sconces Murano glass by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1960.
Impressive 28" wall lamps with clear textured glass suspending from a metal frame with patina...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Green and Gold Murano Glass Lamp by Barovier
By Barovier, Angelo Barovier, Archimede Seguso, Barovier&Toso, Salviati
Located in Houston, TX
Green and gold Murano glass lamp by Barovier.
Green and gold Murano lamp by Barovier stunning green and gold vintage Murano glass lamp by B...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Barovier & Toso Brass Frame Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Flush Mount
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Fabulous Barovier & Toso Murano art glass ceiling lights whit a Brass frame ,made of precious hand blown ice color leaves glasses . A glass bowl as a bottom. This beauty has ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of Four Sconces by Barovier & Toso. Murano, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
A spectacular set of four Barovier & Toso gold glass sconces. Each sconce has one light and brass hardware.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Barovier Murano Glass Ducks, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Munich, DE
Two beautiful Murano glass ducks signed by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s.
Measures: 12 H x 25 B x 9 D cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Pair of Sconces 24-Karat Gold by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous pair of sconces 24-karat gold by Barovier & Toso.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ice Color Murano Glass Flush Mount or Ceiling by Barovier e Toso, 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful midcentury Italian Murano glass ceiling fixture by
Barovier e Toso, 1950 with a gild Painted porcelain decoration.
Thee light bulbs E 27 \4 W.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Fabulous Pair of Sconces 24-Karat Gold by Barovier and Toso, Murano, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous pair of sconces by Barovier & Toso. Words are not needed, just look at them.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Great Pair of Wall Sconces "Fireworks" by Barovier & Toso, 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Handblown "cornucopias" of variously colored. Highly refined piece able to combine the Classic with the modern furniture.
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Late 20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Amazing Pair of Chandeliers "The Queen Mother" by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Piece of incredible beauty in massive Murano glass with inclusions of gold. The pair is made up of two equal chandeliers, one has a diameter of 42 cm and the other of 46 cm. The heig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lovely Murano Chandelier Art Deco by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Very beautiful chandelier of the famous master of glass Murano.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Majestic Murano Ceiling Light by Barovier & Toso, circa 1970's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary large fixture with circa 150 leaves arranged on four levels, the glasses are embellished with gold inclusions.
Category
20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Prestigious Murano Art Deco Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Murano chandelier of rare beauty,
The glasses make a just blossomed daisy.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier e Toso Venetian Murano Gold Vase with Optic Swirl and Applied Roses
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an unusual handblown Venetian Murano large vase with gold leaf infused ribbed glass. Made by Barovier e Toso, it is embellished with applied roses and matching rose-colored t...
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1940s Italian Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of 1950s Lightolier Murano and Brass Sconces, Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing pair of brass and Murano glass sconces. Brass fixtures made by Lightolier. Blown glass shades and ball finial made by Barovier & Toso. Stunning.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso White Ribbed Murano Glass Lamp with Gold inclusions, 1950's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Italian Modern Barovier et Toso White and Gold Venetian Glass Table Lamp with Turquoise neck banding and painted wooden base. Featuring a ribbed hourgl...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Furniture
Materials
Brass
Barovier&toso furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Barovier&Toso furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Barovier&Toso furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 759 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Barovier&Toso were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari, and Vico Magistretti. Prices for Barovier&Toso furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $90 and can go as high as $90,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,768.
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