The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art.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.
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.
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 (the company also traded under Fratelli Barovier and Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C. throughout its history). Later, with Barovier&Toso, Ercole 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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Large Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful large table lamp in "rostrato" mouth-blown Murano glass and brass, completed by an ivory cotton lampshade. This incredibly charming table lamp was designed by Ercole Barovi...
Brass
Prototype "Royal" Plafonnier Chandelier from Barovier & Toso, 1960s
By Barovier
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Unique piece: This model was handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind prototype and later mass-produced by Barovier&Toso under the name "Royal." It is still in production today, starting at €...
Murano Glass
Barovier Large Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1940s
By (After) Gio Ponti, Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of Art Deco Murano sconces by Barovier. These gorgeous bellflower-shaped sconces were produced in Italy during the late 1940s. Six pieces available, all in fabulous c...
Brass
Murano Chandelier by Barovier, 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Barovier Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1950 A rare and poetic Murano glass chandelier attributed to Barovier, Italy, circa 1950. This exceptional piece captures the theatri...
Brass
Barovier Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1950s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of bellflower-shaped sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful lights were produced in Italy by Barovier during the 1940s. In fanta...
Brass
Barovier Large Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1940s
By Barovier, Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique large pair of flower-shaped sconces in Murano mouth-blown “bullicante” crystal glass and solid brass. These marvelous lights were designed by Barovier and produc...
Brass
Barovier Large Lamp in Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass & Pink Shade, Italy, 1940
By (After) Gio Ponti, Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and unique large table lamp in mouth-blown “rostrato” Murano glass and brass and completed by a light pink cotton lampshade. This gorgeous lamp was designed by Ercole Bar...
Brass
Barovier Monumental Double-Leaf Murano Glass and Brass Sconce, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier, (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic and monumental double leaf wall sconce in hand-blown Murano glass and brass. This spectacular piece was designed by Barovier and produced in Murano, Italy, during the 1940s...
Brass
Large Venetian Chandelier in Gilded Murano Glass, by Barovier, 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Splendid rich and elegant chandelier by Barovier with wonderful hand-blown Murano glass with amber colored inclusions. An Absolut statement piece in any room. Real craftsmanship fro...
Brass
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass and Brass Flower Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular chandelier in Murano mouth-blown glass and solid brass. This incredibly elegant and unique chandelier was produced by the renowned masters of Murano glass Barovier and To...
Brass
Barovier Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconce, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Art Deco Murano sconce by Ercole Barovier. This bellflower-shaped sconce was produced in Italy during the late 1940s. In fabulous condition, with no chips or cracks. This ...
Brass
Large Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous large pair of bellflower-shaped sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful lights were produced in Italy by Barovier during the 1940s. In...
Brass
Barovier Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1940s
By (After) Gio Ponti, Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of Art Deco sconces in mouth-blown Murano glass and brass. These incredibly elegant sconces were produced in Italy during the late 1940s and are attributed to the mast...
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s. Ful...
Brass
Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s. Fully origi...
Brass
Barovier Murano Ribbed Glass & Brass Table Lamp with Pink Lampshade, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful table lamp in Murano blown glass and brass, completed by a light pink cotton lampshade. This elegant lamp was produced by Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In amazing co...
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$751Sale Price / set|57% Off
Mid-century Cup Table Lamp Barovier Murano Glass Made in Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
pair of elegant and classy transparent Murano glass bedside lamps as the Italian method and style allows
Murano Glass
Barovier Large Adjustable Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous large pair of Art Deco Murano wall sconces by Ercole Barovier. These unique bellflower adjustable sconces were produced in Italy during the 1940s. In fabulous condition wi...
Brass
Barovier Murano Glass and Brass Flower Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular leaf chandelier entirely made of Murano mouth-blown glass and solid brass. This incredibly elegant and unique piece was produced by the mastery of Barovier in Italy durin...
Brass
Art Deco Oval Shape Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier 1940'
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant oval shape 10-shade Murano glass chandelier , by Barovier. Excellent vintage condition. Ten E 27 light bulbs compatible with US standards. Cleaned and re-wired, in full wo...
Blown Glass
Mid-century Italian Murano Glass 'Rostrato' chandelier by Barovier, ca. 1940
By Barovier
Located in Eindhoven, NL
An amazing large Rostrato chandelier with 6 clear Murano glass arms by Barovier & Toso. This chandelier is an iconic piece of Italian design, defined by a unique glassmaking tec...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Barovier Murano Glass Table Lamps with Bubbles 1940
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Pair of Lamps by Barovier Art Deco 1940s
Murano Glass
Large Pair of Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass Table Lamps, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of table lamps in Murano “Rostrato” crystal glass. These incredibly charming and rare table lamps were designed by Barovier and produced in Murano, Italy, during the 19...
Brass
$4,200 / set
Pair of Pink Barovier Murano Glass Lamps
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Pale Pink Murano glass lamps with Silver dust inclusions. The lamps sit on thick lucite bases and have been Newly rewired with adjustable polished Nickel double clusters that...
Murano Glass, Lucite
Set of 2 Murano glass wall lamps by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 2 Murano glass wall lamps by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1940s These lamps, designed by the renowned Italian glass master Ercole Barovier, are made of thick blown glass; when hel...
Brass
Barovier Large Triple Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s
By (After) Gio Ponti, Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique large table lamp fully made of Murano mouth-blown “rostrato” glass and brass. This incredibly charming table lamp was designed by Ercole Barovier and produced in...
Brass
Barovier & Toso Murano Art Glass Lamps Rewired Gold and Clear Glass
By Barovier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Lamps, Italy, circa 1960s. They are constructed of clear glass with gold flecks and controlled bubbles with brass or bronze hardware. The...
Metal, Brass
Barovier Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconce, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century bellflower-shaped sconce in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. This wonderful light was produced in Italy by Barovier during the 1950s. In fanta...
Brass
Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Barovier Brass and Murano Glass 1940s Made in Italy
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Barovier Brass and Murano Glass 1940s Made in Italy height only glass cm.50
Brass
Overwhelming Art Deco Ninfea Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Superb hand blown Ninfea Murano glass chandelier on two levels by Ercole Barovier. Cascade of precious hand blown leaves. Timeless elegance for your interior. Excellent vintage c...
Blown Glass
Rare Gold Dust Murano Glass Chandelier from Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Italian (1940s) Murano chandelier with 6 gold-dusted glass arms supporting a large amber glass shade with gold inclusions with a scalloped tip. Hand blown textured amber sparkling c...
Murano Glass
Pair of Barovier 1940 Murano Wall Lamps Brass Parts
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Original 1940 Barovier Wall Lights in Murano Glass and Brass.
Brass
Barovier Large Leaf Sconce in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent large leaf-shaped sconce in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. This stunning and unique light was designed by Barovier and produced in Italy during the ear...
Brass
Set of 4 Murano glass wall lamps by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 Murano glass wall lamps by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1940s These lamps, designed by the renowned Italian glass master Ercole Barovier, are made of thick blown glass; when hel...
Brass
Barovier Large Flower Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier, Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular large floral chandelier fully made of mouth-blown Murano glass and solid brass. This incredibly elegant and unique piece was produced by the mastery of Barovier in Italy ...
Brass
$415Sale Price|28% Off
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
Set of 2 Murano glass wall lamps by Ercole Barovier, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 2 Murano glass wall lamps by Ercole Barovier, Italy These lamps, designed by the renowned Italian glass master Ercole Barovier, are made of thick blown glass; when held again...
Brass
Art Deco Ninfea Iridescent Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Charming hand blown Murano glass chandelier by Ercole Barovier. Excellent vintage condition. Three E 27 light bulbs.
Blown Glass
Venetian Murano glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A beautiful Venetian Murano glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso. This fabulous piece is hand made, respectful of the most ancient manufacturing technologies of the Murano glass t...
Murano Glass
Barovier Leave Murano Sconce Midcentury Italian Design 1940s Ruggiadoso
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Barovier leave Murano sconce midcentury Italian design 1940s Ruggiadoso, 1 light bulb max 40 watt.
Murano Glass
Pair of Chandelier Palmette Barovier Design Italy 1970s Transparent Glass Round
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of chandelier Palmette Barovier design Italy 1970s transparent glass round. Each attack uses two bulbs E27 max 80 watts each.
Brass
$955Sale Price / set|30% Off
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
Ercole Barovier & Toso Leaf Murano Glass Ceiling Light, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An early Italian Glamour Murano ceiling mounted (could easily converted into hanging) glass Suspension light/sculptural chandelier. The central lamp enclosed by two large leaves and ...
Brass
Mid-Century Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Barovier, Italy, 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa, Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in Murano mouth blown crystal glass and brass. This romantic table lamp was made in the early 40s in Italy by Barovier and its design is attributed to the mastery...
Brass
Murano glass wall lamp by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare Murano glass wall lamps by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1940s These lamp, designed by the renowned Italian glass master Ercole Barovier, is made of thick blown glass; when held aga...
Brass
Art Deco Murano Glass Table Lamp by Barovier. Italy 1930s
By Barovier
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this table lamp made from Murano glass and produced by Barovier during the 30s. No cracks or chips. It mounts a single so...
Murano Glass
Barovier Wall Sconce Leaf Murano Art Glass, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Barovier wall sconce Leaf Murano art glass 1940s.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass & Brass Leaf Sconces by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning pair of sculptural Mid-Century Modern leaf sconces were realized by the legendary atelier of Barovier e Toso in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renown...
Brass
Large Venetian Chandelier in Gilded Murano Glass, by Barovier, 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Splendid rich and elegant chandelier by Barovier with wonderful hand-blown Murano glass with amber colored inclusions. An Absolut statement piece in any room. Real craftsmanship fro...
Brass
$16,700 / item
Murano Glass Tobacco Colored Chandelier by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass tobacco colored chandelier by Barovier from Venice, Italy. This piece has 12 branches on two levels and alternates between the tobacco...
Murano Glass
Flush Mount with Pink and Clear Murano Glass by Barovier & Toso, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Rijssen, NL
An elegant hand blown Murano glass flush mount in the style of Barovier & Toso. Mounted on a white frame. With light pink and clear colored glass. The textured glass refract light be...
Brass
$3,060Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Regency 1930's Tall Murano Barovier&Toso Gold "Coronado d' Oro Table Lamps
By Barovier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's Hollywood Regency Murano Art Glass Barovier & Toso "Coronado d'Oro Tall Table Lamps. This pair hand blown table lamps comma...
Art Glass
A Pair Art Deco Brass Mounted Murano Glass Sconces 1940' by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Barovier Art Deco brass mounted Murano glass sconces or wall lights wit a precious hand blown Murano glass cup. Each with 1 E 14 light bulb.
Blown Glass
Charming chandelier hanging lamp, Murano glass, by Barovier, 1940s Murano Italy
By Barovier
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful ceiling hanging lamp, chandelier, made of hand-blown glass and bronze, made by the famous Barovier glass factory in Murano, Italy, in the 1940s. The lamp impresses with it...
Bronze
Vintage Murano Glass Lantern By Barovier & Toso
By Seguso, Salviati, Barovier, Barovier&Toso, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Murano Glass Lantern By Barovier & Toso. This lovely mid century Murano glass lantern is made of a soft green blown glass with controlled b...
Brass
$1,888Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Giant Barovier & Toso Foglia d'Oro Murano Sconces, Italy, 1980s
By Barovier&Toso, Barovier
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 un...
Brass
Vintage Barovier Green Murano Glass Floor Lamp w/ Gold Foil Inclusions
By Barovier
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful original vintage Barovier floor lamp with custom shade included. Green Murano glass with gold foil inclusions. Wonderful condition. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM...
Murano Glass
Overwhelming Art Deco Ninfea Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Superb hand blown Ninfea Murano glass chandelier on two levels by Ercole Barovier. Cascade of precious hand blown leaves. Timeless elegance for your interior. Excellent vintage c...
Blown Glass
Superb Art Deco Ninfea Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing hand blown Ninfea Murano glass chandelier on two levels by Ercole Barovier. Cascade of precious iridescent hand blown leaves. Timeless elegance for your interior. Excelle...
Blown Glass
Spectacular Murano Glass Iridescent Rostrato Large Table Lamp
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Spectacular Table lamp by Barovier. Consists of two cups massive "rostrato" Murano glass . Excellent Decoration for your home as a table light or a vase.
Glass