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The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art.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
1960s Petite Flush Mount Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, pink, clear gold 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 pink...
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 “Gotodario/9” Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1990s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Sculptural nine-light “Gotodario/9” chandelier from the celebrated I Goti Luminosi series by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, dating from the late 20th century. The chandelier co...
Iron
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
Pair of Grand Hotel by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair extra large elegant Barovier &; Toso "Grand Hotel" wall light with gold dusted and textured Murano glass mounted on a brass frame. An elegant floral sconce made of hand-blown...
Murano Glass
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 Hand-Blown Murano Glass 5-Arm Chandelier by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Five Arm Chandelier W/ Filigree Detailing & Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings by Barovier & Toso originates from Italy, C...
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
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
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
Barovier&Toso. Art Deco Murano glass chandelier, Italy, 1940s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Barovier&Toso, Seguso, 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
Italian Art Deco Murano glass wall lamps by Barovier&Toso, 1930s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco Murano glass wall lamps by Barovier&Toso, 1930s Pair of wall lamps featuring Murano glass diffusers decorated with gold dust. Metal wall mounts and structure. Art D...
Metal
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
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
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
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
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
$8,035Sale 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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
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
Rare Pair of “Festoni” Wall Sconces by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, 1938
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier, Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
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
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
$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
$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
$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
Great Midcentury Modern Murano Mouthblown Glass Pendant Light Flush Mount ca1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Lisse, NL
Extra large, sculptural and highly decorative eight light chandelier by Barovier & Toso. This wonderful Italian work of lighting art is another one of our recent great finds and it ...
Metal
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
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
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano Glass Wall Sconce with Beaked Design, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
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
$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
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
Mid-Century Modern Sconce or Wall Light by Barovier & Toso, Italy, ca. 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall lamp by Barovier & Toso from circa the 1960s. This impressive sconce features a hand-blown textured Murano glass lampshade with gold inclusi...
Metal, Brass
$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
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
$7,295Sale 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
$3,600 / set
Pair of Millefiori Sconces by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with clear and gold hand blown Murano glass flowers and blue glass screws / Made in Italy in the 1960s by Barovier e Toso Measures: height 12.5 inches, wi...
Murano Glass
$3,469Sale Price|20% Off
Charming Pink Glass Lantern Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Very elegant lantern by Barovier & Toso in Pulegoso glass. Unique piece.
Murano Glass
Ribbed ‘Leaf’ Wall Light by Barovier & Toso Italy, circa 1940 (5 pcs available)
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A refined set of five wall sconces produced by Barovier & Toso in the 1940s. Each piece features a gently curved, ribbed leaf in pressed glass, with a dew-like surface texture that d...
Brass
$10,957Sale 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
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
Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Lamp by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid Century Murano art glass table lamp by Barovier & Toso. Hand blown aqua blue glass with colorful murrines and silver foil. Original gold tone cast metal and black lacquered...
Metal, Brass
Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible pair of 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 ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by Barovier & Toso, Murano Glass, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Mid Century Murano glass lamps by Barovier & Toso. Beautiful teal color with controlled bubbles and silver inclusions. Original brass base and hardware. Nice aged bronz...
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A rare and exquisite Murano glass chandelier by the renowned Barovier & Toso, crafted in Italy during the 1940s. This elegant piece showcases the exceptional artistry and craftsmansh...
Murano Glass
Two Barovier e Toso Flower Sconces / Flush Mounts , Murano ca 1970
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Rose-Form Sconces by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Circa 1970. Gold-Flecked Murano Glass Pair of Italian mid-century wall sconces by Barovier & Toso, Murano, circa ...
Murano Glass
Italian Signed Barovier & Toso Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps Orange 80s, Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of free-form blown Murano glass table lamp in Hues of yellow, orange, blue & white by Barovier & Toso, made in Italy in the 1980. US rewired, UL Listing and in working c...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 16 Rostrato Sconces by Barovier e Toso, Murano, 1960s
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...
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian mid century chandelier with 12 Murano glass tubes and 1 big glass plate at the bottom. Set on a chromed steel base with original vintage patina. Light has 4 bulbs. Made by Ba...
Metal, Chrome