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The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art.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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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...
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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
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
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...
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
1 of 4 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso, Egon Hillebrand
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
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
Rare Pair of “Festoni” Wall Sconces by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, 1938
By Ercole Barovier, Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C., Barovier&Toso
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
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
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
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
Pair of Golden Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces, Italy 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of nice wall lights in the style of Barovier &; Toso, Italy circa 1960s. Handmade and very heavy quality. Each sconce is made of brass frames with Murano glasses in the fo...
Brass
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
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
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
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
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
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Aachen, NRW
A gorgeous set of 2 sconces with 24-karat gold made by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1970-1979. High quality, Handmade, and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to ...
Brass
Murano blown Glass Wall Sconce, Spade, Crystal Rugiada Venetian Crystal
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Venice, IT
A collection of wall lamps with an accent on flowers and nature, which stands out for its delicate design in the form of a corolla, made with the “rugiada” technique to create a refi...
Glass
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
Set of 4 Murano Reticello Cup Sconces 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 on brass frame / Made in Italy by Barovie...
Brass
Murano blown Glass Wall Sconce, New Felci, Crystal Venetian Crystal
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Venice, IT
For a plunge into an evocative Déco mood that takes its cue from the glamour of the 1920s and 1930s. The charm of a cascade of light composed of spar...
Glass
1940s Italian Iridescent Murano Glass Wall Light by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
Barovier & Toso Iridescent Glass Wall Light, 1940s The iridescent glass shade mounted on a brass fixture of tapering art deco form. The light has a refined, sculptural quality typi...
Brass
Pair Of Barovier & Toso Wall Lights or Ceiling Lamps Glassa By Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Barovier&Toso
Located in München, BY
Exceptional pair of Barovier & Toso wall lights or ceiling lamps model "Glassa" designed by Rodolfo Dordoni, Italy 1980s. The wall lights are made of thick, salmon-colored glass and...
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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
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 of Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso Leaves Murano Glass, Italy, 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant and exquisite hand blown Murano glass Barovier &; Toso wall sconces. Each light fixture consists of one blown Murano glass leaf. Mounted on an brass frame. The leaves...
Brass
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Murano light blue Glass , Italy 1970
By Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in La xara, VC
Barovier & Toso Superb Barovier & Toso wall lighting ligth blue frost glass Murano with brass metal structure The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of t...
Brass
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting gold Glass Murano Pair , Italy 1980
By Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Barovier & Toso wall lighting glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. Beautiful unique...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sconce Designed by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large wall light or sconce manufactured in one large piece of Murano glass with gold inclusions in the "Cordonato" technique by Barovier & Toso in Murano Italy, circa 1940s. It take...
Brass
Midcentury Murano Barovier & Toso Flowers Flush Light Fixture, Ceiling, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi-color, pink, gold, green, grey/blue. Flush fixture is made of many blossoms in precious Murano glass with gold inclusions. Gorgeous work that can be totally midcentury and vint...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 2 Art Deco Wall Light in Murano Rostrato Glass by Barovier e Toso, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly rare set of two Murano glass lamps in rare rostrato style from the mid-20th century, featuring a brass frame. This wonderful lamp was produced in the 1940s in Italy by E...
Murano Glass
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
Murano Reticello Cup Sconce by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with Murano glass cup hand blown in "reticello" technique to form crisscross pattern of white filaments, mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy by Barovier...
Brass
Millefiori Flush Mount by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with clear and gold hand blown Murano glass flowers and blue glass screws / Made in Italy in the 1960s by Barovier e Toso Measures: diameter 18 inches, he...
Murano Glass
Pair of Exquisite "Flame" Wall Sconces by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exquisite pair of very large wall sconces by Barovier e Toso, Italy, circa 1950s. Made of laquired metal frame and each 35 Murano glass block...
Metal
Barovier & Toso Art Deco Style Brass and Murano Glass Sconce
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous Art Deco-style Murano glass wall light is entirely handcrafted. Each piece is decorated using the Pulegoso technique, which means large air bubbles are created within t...
Brass
Pair Extraordinary Italian Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Floral Sconces, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Extraordinary Italian Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Floral Sconces, 1940s Each sconce features a sculptural lattimo (white glass) arm, elegantly formed and applied with stylized...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Barovier & Toso Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Lamps Italy 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exquisite pair of Barovier & Toso "Rostrato" wall lamps, Murano glass, Italy 1960s. Featuring handblown conical shades with signature spiked, textured "rostrato" surface in clear...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Several Barovier&Toso Glass and Wall Sconces, Italy 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several original wall lights Barovier &; Toso, Italy made circa 1940s. A beautiful organic form, handmade and very heavy quality, with lovely textured glass. Illuminates beauti...
Brass
Aquamarine and Ice Murano Glass Flowers Basket Ceiling Light by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping crystal flowers, Aquamarine and ice, mounted on a webbed white painted frame. 3 x E27 \ 4 w...
Blown Glass
1 of the 3 Pairs of Large Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso Gold Glass Murano, 1960
By Barovier&Toso, Murano 5
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
Rare Ceiling / Wall Lamp or Sconce Glassa by Rodolfo Dordoni for Barovier & Toso
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Barovier&Toso
Located in München, BY
Amazing ceiling / wall lamp or sconce 'Glassa'. Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Barovier & Toso, 1988, Italy. Executed in salmon colored thick glass and enameled metal, the ceiling ...
Metal
Wonderful 5 Barovier & Toso Murano Blown Art Glass Gold Flake Infused Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 5 Barovier & Toso Murano Blown Art Glass Gold Flake Infused Wall Sconces, 4 Are New And Never Opened In Original Packaging. Each Sconce Sold Separately For $925 5...
Brass
Italian Palmette Sconces by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
The sconces and chandeliers were located in the hall of a big hotel on the Amalfi Coast. Each individual sconce is composed by 29 large leaves in pure Murano glass. Available two pai...
Bronze
Pair of Milky White Shield Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 2 Pairs Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with creamy milky white Murano glass shield mounted on white metal frame / Made in Italy by Barovier e Toso, circa 1960s Original sticker on the glass and frame Me...
Metal
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
Rare Pair of "Medusa" Murano Glass Sconces by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An extraordinary and museum-worthy pair of "Medusa" wall sconces designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano, circa 1940. Among the most poetic and sculptural lighting de...
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
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
Set of Six Barovier e Toso Cream Gold Dusted Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful set of six cream gold dusted Murano glass sconces by Barovier e Toso (signed), Italy, circa 1960s. Socket: each one x Edison (e27) or e26 (US) for standard screw bulbs. I...
Metal
Set of Four Italian Sconces w/ Clear Murano Glass Designed by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Vintage Italian wall lights with clear Murano glasses infused with silver flecks hand blown into curved leaves on half moon shade and stunning granular effect using Grani...
Murano Glass
Barovier & Toso Italia 60s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Stunning Murano glass wall lamp with gilded metal frame, attributed to high quality productions such as those of Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. Ribbed Murano art glass and meta...
Metal