Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
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The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art.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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Creator: Barovier&Toso
2000s Barovier Toso Italian Royal Blue Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a luscious deep blue jewel color, by Barovier Toso, signed piece. The elegant texture of the tightly twisted glass frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
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Brass
Barovier and Toso Torchon glass with brass picture frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Ferndale, MI
Substantial frame is comprised of a thick handmade Murano glass border in a sparkling hue of clear glass, suitably . The Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon st...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
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Brass
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 create...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
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Brass
Barovier & Toso Brass and Murano Glass Picture Frame, Italy, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Naples, IT
Twisted crystal and brass portrait holder made by Barovier & Toso of Murano, Italy.
Barovier & Toso is the oldest Murano glassworks still in business and the sixth oldest company in ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
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Brass
Barovier Toso 21st Century Multicolor Filigrana Murano Glass Photo Frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
21st century modern sophisticated and elegant contemporary picture frame in thick blown Murano glass: the crystal clear glass frame worked with “torchon” technique, handcrafted twisted blown Murano glass that amplifies the reflections, is accentuated with the use of filigrana technique in multicolour. Thin lines that like a ribbon twist around the crystal glass frame.
"Filigrana' is a traditional technique, which dates back to the 16th century. Long glass rods (transparent, coloured or lattimo glass) are superimposed, intertwined and fused. The rod is wrapped around a glass cylinder and blown into shape and /or formed with glass-making tools. A master blower is recognised through their ability to keep each line of color separate, with same thickness and curvature around the glass, as all is carried out with speed as the glass cools.
On a manufactured bronze support bearing the engraved Barovier Toso signature. A collector piece.
Photo placement: 4.3 inches W x 6.25 H.
Other colors available. Visit 1stdibs Cosulich Interiors & Antiques store front.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
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Brass
Italian Barovier Toso Brass & Turquoise Crystal Murano Glass Modern Photo Frame
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
21st century modern sophisticated and elegant contemporary picture frame in thick blown Murano glass: the crystal clear glass frame worked with “torchon” technique, handcrafted twist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Barovier Toso 21st Century Multicolor Filigrana Murano Glass Photo Frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
21st century modern sophisticated and elegant contemporary picture frame in thick blown Murano glass: the crystal clear glass frame worked with “torchon” technique, handcrafted twisted blown Murano glass that amplifies the reflections, is accentuated with the use of filigrana technique in multicolour. Thin lines that like a ribbon twist around the crystal glass frame.
"Filigrana' is a traditional technique, which dates back to the 16th century. Long glass rods (transparent, coloured or lattimo glass) are superimposed, intertwined and fused. The rod is wrapped around a glass cylinder and blown into shape and /or formed with glass-making tools. A master blower is recognised through their ability to keep each line of color separate, with same thickness and curvature around the glass, as all is carried out with speed as the glass cools.
On a manufactured bronze support bearing the engraved Barovier Toso signature. A collector piece.
Photo placement: 4.3 inches W x 6.25 H.
Other colors available. Visit 1stdibs Cosulich Interiors & Antiques store front.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Barovier Toso 21st Century Navy Blue and Gold Murano Glass Photo Frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
21st century modern sophisticated and elegant contemporary picture frame in thick blown Murano glass: the crystal clear glass frame worked with “torchon” technique, handcrafted twist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Murano Smoky Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso - 2 Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage picture frame with hand blown clear and smoky Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Measures:...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
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Brass
2000s Italian Vintage Aquamarine Blue Twisted Murano Glass & Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a luscious baby blue turquoise jewel color, by B...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Murano Green Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso - 3 Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage picture frame with hand blown clear and green Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Measures:...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
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Brass
Murano Light Blue Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear and light blue Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Measur...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
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Brass
Murano Dark Blue Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso - 2 Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage picture frame with hand blown clear and dark blue Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Measu...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
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Brass
Murano Green Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso - 3 Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage picture frame with hand blown clear and green Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Measures:...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Murano Pink Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso, 4 Available
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: H...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Murano Light Blue Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso, 4 Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear and light blue Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy.
Meas...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Murano Smoky Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso - 4 Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage picture frame with hand blown clear and smoky Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Measures:...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Murano Gold Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso, 4 Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear Murano "Torciglione" glass border infused with gold / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Me...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Murano Dark Blue Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso - 3 Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage picture frame with hand blown clear and dark blue Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Measu...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Murano Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage round photo frame in handblown Murano "Torciglione" clear glass border infused with gold flecks / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / "Barov...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Italian Table Mirror Vanity with Brass Photo Frames by Barovier and Toso
By Barovier&Toso, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Milano, IT
Spectacular pair of 1950's Italian table mirrors made by Barovier and Toso. The pair of mirrors can also serve as vanity mirrors for a makeup desk. The mir...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
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.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Large midcentury Italian Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Large Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940.
The hand blown Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon to create a thick ribbed texture.
Beautiful...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
2000 Barovier Toso Italian Gold Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a amber orange gold color, overlayed in crystal, by Barovier Toso Murano, signed piece. The elegant texture of the tightly twisted glass frame...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Brass and Murano Glass Picture Frame, Italy, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Naples, IT
Twisted crystal and brass portrait holder made by Barovier & Toso of Murano, Italy.
Barovier & Toso is the oldest Murano glassworks still in business and the sixth oldest company in ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Medium, Barovier and Toso picture frame c1940
By Barovier, Barovier&Toso
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 Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
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 Picture Frames
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Brass
Large Clear Murano Glass Torchon Table Mirror by Barovier & Toso 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Glasgow, GB
Large rectangular Murano Glass ‘Torchon’ table mirror, by Barovier & Toso circa 1940s.
This chic and glamorous table mirror is comprised of a thick ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
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Brass
Mid Century Large Rectangular Barovier & Toso Murano Torchon Picture Frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Glasgow, GB
Large rectangular 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 spark...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Gold, Brass
1960's Large Murano Glass Picture Frame by Barovier and Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Glasgow, GB
Large rectangular Murano Glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso
This chic and glamorous glass picture frame is comprised of a thick border of twisted Murano Glass; in a sparkling h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Barovier & Toso Picture Frames
Materials
Brass, Gold
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 Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Barovier&toso picture frames for sale on 1stDibs.
Barovier&Toso picture frames 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 picture frames, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 26 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original picture frames by Barovier&Toso were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider picture frames by Tommaso Barbi, Venini, and Gucci. Prices for Barovier&Toso picture frames can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,375 and can go as high as $5,817, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,998.
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