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Barovier & Toso Desk Accessories

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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The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art.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.

Find antique Barovier&Toso chandeliers, serveware, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.

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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 Desk Accessories

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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 Desk Accessories

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Brass

Barovier Toso Murano Blue Orange Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso multi color canes and gold flecks Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to designer to the Barovier e Toso company. Crea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Desk Accessories

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Gold Leaf

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 Desk Accessories

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Brass

Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso 'A Grosse Costolature' Bowl 1942
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso 'A Grosse Costolature' Bowl 1942 A large shell shaped 'A Grosse Costolature' bowl in heavy iridescent Murano glass. Designed by Ercole Barovier an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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 Desk Accessories

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Brass

Barovier Toso Murano Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Grapes Fruit Sculpture
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green stripes and gold flecks Italian art glass wrap bunch fruit sculpture / figure. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Desk Accessories

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Gold Leaf

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 Desk Accessories

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Brass

Barovier Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Ring Dish Sculptures
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please per item (4 available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and gold flecks Italian art glass twisting seashell dishes / sculptures. Documented to the Barovier e Toso com...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Desk Accessories

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Gold Leaf

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 Desk Accessories

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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 Desk Accessories

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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 Desk Accessories

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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 Desk Accessories

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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 Desk Accessories

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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 Desk Accessories

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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 Desk Accessories

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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 Desk Accessories

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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 Desk Accessories

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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 Desk Accessories

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Brass

Barovier Toso Murano Teal Pink Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown turquoise / teal and pink spots, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass love birds sculpture. Docume...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Desk Accessories

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Gold Leaf

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Marble and Glass Picture Frame - Centerpiece by Skipper, Italy, 1970s
By Skipper
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Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Relievi Aurati Italian Art Glass Bowl
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Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear and gold flecks raised texture Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company, circa 1940. C...
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Murano Style Art Glass Paperweight with Red
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful large glass paper weight with large bubbles throughout, many symmetrical and a lovely red ribbon spiraling inside. A compliment to any desk, work station or as a decorat...
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Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso 1950s
By Ercole Barovier
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Beautiful 1950s Murano hand blown gold flecks on clear Italian art glass vases. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e Toso company...
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Barovier Toso Murano Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Star Bowl
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Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass star / flower shaped bowl. Documented to the Barovier e Toso company. The piece is pro...
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Barovier Toso Murano Large Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Footed Centerpiece Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and very large, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass footed compote bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso, circa 1950s. The b...
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Large midcentury Italian Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940
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Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Bullicante Art Glass Ribbed Bowl
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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 heav...
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2000s Italian Vintage Aquamarine Blue Twisted Murano Glass & Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design horizontal photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a luscious Fontana Arte sky blue jewel colo...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Desk Accessories

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Brass

2000s Barovier Toso Italian Dark Hunter Green Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical picture frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in an emerald green color, by Barovier Toso, signed piece. The elegant texture of the...
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2000s Barovier Toso Italian Chartreuse Green Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier&Toso
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2000 Barovier Toso Italian Pink Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
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2000 Barovier Toso Italian Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
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2000 Barovier Toso Italian Gold Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
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2000 Barovier Toso Italian Pink Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical picture frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a pastel pink color, overlayed in crystal, by Barovier Toso, signed piece. The ele...
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Murano Pink Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso, 2 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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Murano Gold Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso
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Murano Gold Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso
H 11.03 in W 8.67 in D 2.17 in
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2000 Barovier Toso Italian Pink Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
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Barovier&toso desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Barovier&Toso desk accessories are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of murano glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Barovier&Toso desk accessories, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 16 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original desk accessories 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 desk accessories by Piero Fornasetti, Ettore Sottsass, and Tommaso Barbi. Prices for Barovier&Toso desk accessories can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $335 and can go as high as $2,250, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,995.

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