Barovier Lighting
Italian
The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art.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.
Shop antique Barovier chandeliers, sconces and other lighting and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Barovier
Overwhelming Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Barovier & Toso Italy, 1950'
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Superb Mid Century hand blown Murano glass chandelier or Ceiling light by Barovier & Toso
Timeless elegance for your interior.
Excellent vintage condition.
We can wire the frame...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Murano Glass Table Lamp by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Chicago, IL
Barovier glass Table lamp in the form of a lantern design.
Hollywood Regency, Modern in Design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
A pair of Italian 1960s Barovier Murano glass leaf sconces with brass fittings
By Barovier
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian 1960s Barovier leaf wall sconces with opaque textured Murano glass and brass wall bracket. Re wired with new brass fittings...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier and Toso Bulicante Table Lamp
By Barovier
Located in Miami, FL
A mid century Murano glass lamp by Barovier. Solid glass body with cinched design and silver plated hardware.
Telescopic finial to 29”.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Barovier Table Lamp
By Barovier
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine Mid-Century table lamp by Barovier, with hand blown graduated sections. Sold with shade.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,022 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Elegant Barovier Hand Blown Glass Pendant Lantern, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Barovier hand blown glass pendant lantern with a precious "pulegoso" cup 1940s.
Three E 14 light bulbs.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Barovier Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Barovier Tiffany Blue Murano Glass Lamps
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Murano glass lamps in a brilliant Tiffany Blue with gold dust coin dot pattern inclusions. Lamps have clear glass leaves with gold dust ap...
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Barovier Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
$6,800 / set
Pair Murano Rostrate Glass Amber Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from the island of Murano outside of Venice by iconic Venetian manufacturer Barovier. The pair features two hand-blown textured Rostrate glass cups mounted on polishe...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier Lighting
Materials
Brass
$6,150 / set
1 of the 3 Large Hand Blown Murano Glass Style of Barovier & Toso, 1969
By Barovier, Murano 5
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 elegant and exquisite hand blown Murano glass Barovier & Toso 19.7" Height wall sconces. Each light fixture consists three blown Murano gold flaked glass leaves surrounded...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier Semi Flush Mount, Italy 1950
By Barovier
Located in Bronx, NY
Barovier glass chandelier, 1950 Italy.
Patinated metal frame holding 30 pieces of thick press glass, 20 original European Edison sockets that...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier Lighting
Materials
Metal
Huge Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass Table Lamp with Linen Lampshade, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Exceptional and unique huge table lamp in handblown "rostrato" Murano glass completed by a round taupe grey lampshade. This marvelous piece was designed by Barovier and produced in I...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Barovier Large Murano Glass Leaf Sconces with Brass Fittings, 1960s
By Barovier
Located in Catania, IT
An Elegant Large Pair of Barovier 1960s Murano Glass Leaf Sconces with "Rugiadoso" Finish on the Glass Leaves with Gilt Metal Back Plates and Details, each with 3 Light Fitting Behin...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Gold Chalice Glass and Brass Wall Light Barovier, 1960
By Barovier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Wonderful high-end wall sconces by Barovier. With long curved glass 'leaves' and brass details giving this piece an elegant appearance which refracts the light, filling a roo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two 1980s Barovier Orange Yellow and White Murano glass Oval Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These Wall Sconces are striking examples of Italian glassmaking craftsmanship from the late 20th century. Barovier & Toso is a renowned Venetian glassmaking company known for its exq...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barovier Lighting
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Wall lighting Murano gold glass incrustation 24 ct by Lumica , Italy 1970s
By Barovier
Located in La xara, VC
Unique
Exceptional Vistosi & Bd Lumica wall lighting oversized gold glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the gold glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This unique Vistosi & Bd Lumica wall lighting in gold glass murano are exceptional. The leave Glass with gold incrustation .
This Pieces of Arts glass show the exclusive design of Italian Designer in 1960/970. This wall lighting are in good condition Condition.
Vistosi is a renowned Italian lighting company with a long history and a reputation for producing high-quality lighting fixtures. The Grand Hotel Vintage model from Vistosi & Bd Lumica wall lighting collection offers several compelling reasons to consider it for purchase:
Timeless Elegance: The gold wave model Vintage design embodies a timeless elegance that can enhance the aesthetic appeal of any space. Its vintage-inspired style adds a touch of sophistication and charm to both classic and contemporary interiors.
Craftsmanship: Vistosi is known for its exceptional craftsmanship, and the Gold incrustation wave model is no exception. The company employs skilled artisans who utilize traditional glassblowing techniques and exquisite materials to create lighting fixtures of exceptional quality and beauty.
Unique and Customizable: Each Vistosi lighting fixture is a work of art in itself. The Grand Hotel Vintage model allows for customization options, enabling you to choose from different finishes, colors, and glass types, ensuring that your lighting fixture perfectly complements your space and personal style.
Ambient Lighting: The wall-mounted design of the Vistosi Vintage...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Brass, Gold
Barovier And Toso Chandelier, Murano Glass - 8 Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Brussels, BE
Barovier And Toso Chandelier, Murano Glass - 8 Sconces
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,780 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Barovier gold fleck striped handblown Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Barovier
Located in South Charleston, WV
7" wide, 28.5" tall. 100% original condition from the 1950's. By Barovier with all original hardware including base and scallop designed brass plate atop of the handblown glass. Love...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Barovier Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Lamp
By Sergio Asti, Angelo Barovier, Barovier&Toso, Salviati, Barovier
Located in Houston, TX
Striking Mid-Century Modern Murano glass lamp 28.25" H with alternating orange and white vertical stripes mounted on an acrylic base. This gorgeous Hollywood Regency Murano glass lamp...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Gold Murano Glass Lamp by Barovier
By Salviati, Barovier&Toso, Seguso, Venini, Barovier
Located in Houston, TX
Large gold Murano glass lamp by Barovier.
Large and heavy gold Murano lamp by Barovier with infused gold on lucite base. This Italian Hollywood Regency lamp...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Barovier Lighting
Materials
Lucite, Blown Glass, Murano 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...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Murano Glass Lantern By Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso, Seguso, Venini, Barovier, Salviati
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Vintage Barovier & Toso Murano Art Glass Floor Lamp with Gold Inclusions
By Barovier
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly stylish and cool looking glass art floor lamp from mid-century Italy.
For the collectors and enthousiasts of Italian Murano glass art, we are offering this very rare and styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier Lighting
Materials
Gold, Brass
Vintage Table Lamp in White Glass by Barovier, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
White glass Barovier table lamp with rice grain pattern standing on a round metal base. There is also a light source inside the glass base.
Delivered with brand new lamp shade in bl...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Barovier Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$580 Sale Price
24% Off
Midcentury Italian Chandelier Curved Brass Murano Cup Satin Gold Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian chandelier curved brass Murano cup satin finish gold.
2 light bulbs E27 Max 100 watt each.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,068 Sale Price
40% Off
Lantern Murano Glass Bell Midcentury Design Transparent Bubbles Barovier Brass
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lantern Murano glass bell midcentury Italian design Trasparent bubbles, Barovier attributed, brass chain.
1 light bulb E27 Max 80 Watt.
Only glass bell height cm.45 diameter cm.29
...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,780 Sale Price
40% 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 command a...
Category
1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
$3,060 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Chandelier with Murano Glass Cornucopias by Barovier, circa 1960
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italian chandelier Cornucopias by Barovier circa 1960, Murano glass and brass, in excellent condition.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Brass
Translucent Sky Blue Murano Glass Lamps
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of translucent sky blue Murano glass lamps with a slight all over quilted diamond pattern and a applied glass edge. Lamps sit on matte nickel bases and have been rewired for use...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier Lighting
Materials
Nickel
$6,800 / set
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of mid-century bellflower-shaped sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful lights were produced in Italy by Barovier during the 1950...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
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 ...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier Applique “Rugiada”Brass Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier applique “Rugiada” brass murano glass, 1940, Italy.
Category
1940s Italian Other Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Barovier Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$16,700 / item
Art Deco Pink Ninfea Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Charming Pink hand blown Murano glass chandelier.
Excellent vintage condition.
6 E 14 light bulbs.
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage 1940's Barovier Bubbled Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Barovier
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a wonderful clear Murano masterpiece by Barovier - bubbled inclusions and scale like design. Must have been updated at some point with a Lu...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass, Acrylic
Barovier Ox Blood/ White Murano Glass Lamps
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury handblown Murano glass lamps in a seldom seen marble or striated technique using ox blood and white glass with a matte finish, sitting on brushed brass bases. Rewi...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,200 / set
Oversized Raspberry Murano Glass Lamps W/ Silver Foil Inclusions by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in North Miami, FL
These are an elegant pair of raspberry hue Murano glass lamps with silver foil inclusions throughout. Beautiful swirled base and body - illuminated or not, they make a stunning state...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Barovier lighting 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 lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 85 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Barovier 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 lighting by Paolo Venini, Achille Castiglioni, and Banci Firenze. Prices for Barovier lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $545 and can go as high as $38,480, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,138.