The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art.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 Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier, Ercole 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 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
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 Large Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning large pair of large flower-shaped sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These marvelous lights were designed by Barovier and produced in Italy during ...
Brass
$422Sale Price|28% Off
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Murano light blue Glass , Italy 1970
By Barovier&Toso, Barovier
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
$1,207Sale Price / set|50% Off
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting gold Glass Murano Pair XXL, Italy 1980
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
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
Pair of Leaf Sconces in Murano Glass and Brass, Barovier & Toso, Italy 1960s
By Barovier
Located in München, BY
Pair of leaf sconces in Murano glass and brass, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy 1960s. Beautiful Mid Century sconces with a textural Murano ice glass shade and brass fixtur...
Brass
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
$972Sale Price / set|30% Off
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting gold Glass Murano Pair , Italy 1980
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 unique...
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 Pair of Murano Glass, Gold and Brass Floral Sconces, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Striking pair of Italian wall sconces in blown Murano glass with 24k gold and brass. This unique and incredibly elegant lights were masterfully crafted by Barovier in the early 1940s...
Gold, Brass
Barovier Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of Art Deco Murano sconces by Barovier. These rare bellflower-shaped sconces were produced in Italy during the late 1940s. Fully original and in amazing condition, wi...
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
$2,113Sale Price / set|30% Off
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
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
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
$634Sale Price|30% Off
Barovier Wall Sconce Leaf Murano Art Glass, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Barovier wall sconce Leaf Murano art glass 1940s.
Brass
Monumental Wall light by Ercole Barovier in blown Murano Glass and brass, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Argelato, BO
Monumental wall lamp by Ercole Barovier with a large Morano glass bowl and a fluted brass support. Italy
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
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...
Brass, Gold
$2,657 / set
Barovier Art Decó Applique
By Barovier
Located in Cerignola, IT
Beautiful decó wall sconces by Barovier in Murano glass with 'bullicante' effect workmanship and polished brass frame. New electrics
Brass
1 of the 3 Large Hand Blown Murano Glass Style of Barovier & Toso, 1969
By Murano 5, Barovier
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 surrounde...
Brass
Barovier Applique “Rugiada”Brass Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier applique “Rugiada” brass murano glass, 1940, Italy.
Murano Glass
$7,609Sale Price / set|30% Off
Large Pair of Barovier Wall Lamps Murano Glass and Brass 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Pair of Barovier 1950s wall lamps Brass structure Murano glass leaves.
Brass
$591Sale Price|30% Off
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
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...
Iron
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
Barovier Pair of Leaf Sconces in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These incredibly rare and elegant lights were designed by Ercole Barovier and produc...
Brass