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The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art.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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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
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Ercole Barovier, Green, 1940
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-green, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian single vase made of hand blown slightly smoked, colored Murano glass, designed by Ercole Barovier and produced by Barovier & Tos...
Murano Glass
Ercole Barovier Murano Art Glass Double Flower Vase, Pink & Gold Leaf, 1950
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink stripes and gold flecks Italian art glass double opening flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso. The vase h...
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20th Century Barovier & Toso Cylindrical Glass Vase from Lenti Series, 40s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Turin, Turin
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
$300Sale Price|25% Off
Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
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
Large 1940s Barovier e Toso Murano Glass Shell Centrepiece
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
Barovier & Toso “Clam Shell” Bowl in Iridescent Murano Glass, Italy, 1940s An sculptural vessel by Barovier & Toso from the series 'Grosse Costolature'. Realised in translucent Mu...
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
Venetian Murano Italian Barovier & Toso Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Barovier&Toso
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano Barovier & Toso Italian art glass gold fleck hand blown figural pheasant bird sculpture figure. Great form and color. Has gold fleck throughout the head...
Art Glass
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Glass Spira Aurata Vase, 1960s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Art Glass 'Spira Aurata Striato Vase' by Ercole Barovier, Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1966. Spira Aurata series oval-section drop vase in blown green-blue glass with polychrome ga...
Gold Leaf
Ercole Barovier Large Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous large mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This spectacular decorative piece was produced in Italy during the 1940s by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. In m...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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
Modern Italian Murano Barovier Toso Art Glass Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful attributed to Barovier e Toso, small and substantial Modern Italian Murano art glass vase with a controlled bubble design and a pink 'Ombre' coloring with shimmering g...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Barovier Toso Red Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown ruby red and dark taupe gray triangle Tessere mosaic Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to designer Ercole Barovier,...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Ercole Barovier Ribbed Iridescent Mauve Murano Vase, Circa 1950's
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Ercole Barovier & Toso Dusty Pink & Clear Murano Glass Coruscating Vase. Featuring a handcrafted, vertically ribbed form, scalloped opening, in translucent Dusty Pink Lavende...
Murano Glass
$179Sale Price|38% Off
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Leaf & Bullicante by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Leaf and Bullicante by Barovier and Toso (assumed). ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereaft...
Gold Leaf
Art Decò Large Size Murano Bullicante Vase by Barovier & Toso, 1930s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Murano vase made by the Barovier and Toso glassworks in the 1930s-40s. A unique touch of class to decorate any space. The vase was made using the bubble technique. The vase...
Murano Glass
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Bullicante Art Glass Ribbed Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing hand blown Cordonato D' Oro Bullicante soft green Murano glass ribbed bowl / ashtray. Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1930s This striking decorative bowl is heavi...
Gold Leaf
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
20th Century Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Vase in Colored Stripes '60s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Turin, Turin
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
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Handle Vase
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks and dark purple trim Italian art glass ornate pierced handles vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e ...
Gold Leaf
Ercole Barovier Toso Mid Century Murano Italian Art Glass Vase
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ercole Barovier Toso Mid Century Murano Italian Art Glass Vase This vase measures: 6.5 wide x 6.5 deep x 4.75 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a cont...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,913Sale Price|20% Off
Barovier e Toso “Rostrato” Vase Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Vase Barovier e Toso Rostrato 1940.
Murano Glass
Ercole Barovier Iridescent Grosse Costolature Clam Shell Glass Bowl, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso in 1942, exquisite A Grosse Costolature or clam shell bowl in heavy transparent iridescent clear Murano glass with undulating pron...
Blown Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Copper Aventurine Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Fruit Bowl
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown copper aventurine flecks with thin purple swirl Italian art glass footed centerpiece bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barovier e T...
Gold Leaf
$600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Barovier Toso Murano Red Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Form Bowls
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Price per item (3 different colors available). Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower form bowls. Documented to designer Erco...
Gold Leaf
Murano Glass "Flakes" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray by Barovier + Toso, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Producer: Barovier and Toso Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produc...
Murano Glass
Midcentury italian Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant medium Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940. Signed in the brass frame The hand blown Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon to cr...
Brass
Murano Glass "Floral" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray by Barovier + Toso, Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Barovier&Toso, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Producer: Barovier and Toso Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produc...
Murano Glass
$190Sale Price|45% Off
Murano Glass Rigaree Bullicante Bowl with Gold Polveri - Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Rigaree Bullicante Bowl with Gold Polveri - Barovier & Toso assumed ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** Ther...
Gold Leaf
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
Barovier Toso Murano Neolitico 1954 Pulled Feather Design Italian Art Glass Vase
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown grays and blacks feathered design Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e Toso company...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$266Sale Price|33% Off
Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri / Gold Leaf, by Barovier and Toso, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri / Gold Leaf, by Barovier and Toso, Italy. ****NOTE: Our Shop is Closing end May; items will not be available thereafter.*** See last photo also fo...
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Glass Bowl by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1930s with Gold Leaf
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This particular Art Deco glass bowl was made by Barovier & Toso in the 1930s in Murano, Italy. In a beautiful combination of clear cased glass with loads of gold leaf inclusions ...
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Bowl by Barovier & Toso, Green Bullicante, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Glasgow, GB
This decorative Murano glass bowl was produced in Italy around the 1960s by Barovier & Toso and is crafted from translucent green Murano glass. The bowl features a bullicante dec...
Murano Glass
Rare “a Mugnoni” Murano Glass Vase by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, 1938
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exceptional and museum-worthy Murano glass vase designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso in 1938, from the renowned “a mugnoni” series. This iconic piece is defined by its...
Murano Glass
Barovier e Toso Murano Glass Mid-Century Modern Vase, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Large transparent turquoise blue green handmade Murano glass vase. Made with the Bullicante technique featuring air bubbles inside the glass thickness and the Aventurina technique fe...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Labels and Signed Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown pink spots, random bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to the Barovier e Toso company. It is ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Ercole Barovier - Ferro Toso Barovier Bowl ca. 1936
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ercole Barovier - Ferro Toso Barovier Bowl ca. 1936 A nice glass bowl manufactured by Ferro Toso Barovier ca. 1936, Murano Italy. Honey yellow glass with gold foil inclusion and a o...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Pezzato Art Glass Ashtray by Barovier & Toso 1950s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Pezzato Art Glass Ashtray by Barovier & Toso 1950s A heavy Murano art glass ashtray designed by Ercole Barovier and manufactured by Barovier & Toso, Italy circa 1950s. Heavy hot moulded glass internally decorated with opaline and light green glass plates...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Barovier and Toso Vase Centerpiece iridescent Glass 1940 Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Barovier and Toso Iridescent Glass Centerpiece Vase
Murano Glass
Barovier Toso, Monumental "Bolloni" Murano Glass Vase, Signed
By Angelo Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Barovier Toso " Bolloni" murano Vase. Signed in bottom. Large clear vase with large lens.
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Centerpiece vase by Barovier & Toso in Murano glass, Italy, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Argelato, BO
This elegant Murano glass centerpiece, dating back to the 1950s or 1960s, was created by the renowned Barovier & Toso glassworks. It features a circular shape with a rim decorate...
Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Pink Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, pink, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass love birds sculpture. The piece is documented to the Barovier e Toso Company....
Gold Leaf
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso Aborigeni Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso Aborigeni Murano Art Glass Bowl A great Murano glass bowl in Aborigeni technique. Designed by Ercole Barovier and manufactured by Barovier & Toso...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Gourd Pepper Fruit Sculptures
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage set of Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass gourd, tomato and pepper figures / sculptures. The pieces are documented to the Barovie and Toso company. Cre...
Gold Leaf
Barovier & Toso Cornice Portafoto in Vetro di Murano e Ottone, Italia 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Naples, IT
Elegante cornice in vetro di Murano di Barovier & Toso, Italia, 1950. Il vetro di Murano soffiato a mano è stato intrecciato e modellato con la tecnica del «torchon» per creare un mo...
Brass
"Torchon" Murano Art Glass Mirror, Signed Barovier-Toso Murano, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, IT
"Torchon" clear glass and brass details Perfect condition.
Brass
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Glass Spira Aurata Vase, 1960s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Art Glass 'Spira Aurata Striato Vase' by Ercole Barovier, Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1966. Spira Aurata series oval-section conical vase in blown glass with polychrome garnet, r...
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Signed Blue Pink Purple Italian Art Glass Flower Bowl Vase
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and blue Sommerso swirl with purple lines Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to the Barovier e Toso company. It is signed...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$338Sale Price|24% Off
Barovier Toso Murano Teal Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown teal green, pink, gold flecks and bubbles Italian art glass little bird figurine. Documented to the Barovier e Toso company. I have owned many of ...
Gold Leaf
1980s by Toni Zuccheri for Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Sculpture Horse
By Barovier&Toso, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brescia, IT
"Toni Zuccheri, 1988 Blown glass horse" Rare edition Perfect condition.
Murano Glass
$375Sale Price|25% Off
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Bird Figurine
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and sapphire blue spots, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso...
Gold Leaf
$712Sale Price|25% Off
Barovier Toso Murano Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Pitcher Vase
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown emerald green and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative pitcher shaped flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e ...
Gold Leaf
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano 1966 Blue Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vase
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown blue and wine red stripes on gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e Toso ...
Gold Leaf
Vase Barovier & Toso - Murano Glass, 1940 - VENICE - Made in Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Vase Barovier & Toso - Murano glass 1940, worked with gold leaf. Iridescent.
Glass
Toothpick/Candle Holder Rostrati Series by Barovier & Toso Murano Italy 1950/60s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Toothpick/candle holder from the Rostrati series by Barovier & Toso. The color tends towards light green. The Barovier company is the oldest glassworks in the world, having been foun...
Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Jade Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Candlestick
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown jade green with gold flecks Italian art glass double hands candlestick or candelabra. The piece is documented to designer Ercole Barov...
Gold Leaf
"Barbarico" by Barovier & Toso Bird Glass Murano Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, IT
"Barbarico" vase by Barovier & Toso Bird vase with extraordinary surface texture. Etched signature. Model designed 1951 Perfect condition.
Murano Glass
Barovier & toso xx century decorative bullicant vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Barovier & Toso 1950s with bullicant workmanship: This beautiful Barovier & Toso vase, dating from 1950, is an exquisite example of Venetian glassmaking mastery. Made using the "bul...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass
Rare Pink Ercole Barovier Series Lenti Vase Barovier & Toso Italy 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and unique rare pink lens series vase by Barovier and Toso glassworks, period 1940. The vase is 12 centimeters high and 12 centimeters in diameter. Excellent vintage ...
Murano Glass
Pair of exceptional Barovier & Toso candleholders, Italy, 1938
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An extraordinarily rare pair of Murano glass candleholders designed by Ercole Barovier and executed by Barovier & Toso in 1938. These sculptural pieces display all the hallmarks of B...
Brass