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Barovier & Toso Ashtray Empties Pockets Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier et Toso ashtray pockets Murano glass, 1940, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Other Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier &Toso Blown Glass Murano Venice Italy Mid-Century Modern 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Lucca, IT
Barovier & Toso ashtray Murano glass art Venice Italy Mid-Century Modern.1960s.
Blown glass ashtray
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Glass Ashtray, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass ashtray, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s.
Nile green colour, it was bought
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
No Reserve
H 2.56 in W 6.7 in D 7.49 in
Barovier&Toso Murano glass ashtray blue and silver circa 1950.
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier&Toso Murano glass Blue and silver ashtray circa 1950. Very elegant.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Submerged Murano Glass Ashtray, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Submerged Murano glass ashtray, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s, was purchased by my
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
No Reserve
H 2.76 in Dm 6.7 in
Barovier Et Toso Ashtray/Centerpiece/Pocket Emptier Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier et Toso ashtray /centerpiece/pocket emptier Murano glass, 1940, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Other Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Ashtray Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Bowl Sommerso Green Italian Design 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Ashtray produced in Italy in the 70s attributable to the famous Venetian glassworks Barovier & Toso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
No Reserve
H 1.97 in W 4.97 in D 5.52 in
Vtg Murano Glass Bugne Ashtray, Bullicante, Subtle Gold Polveri, Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vtg Murano Glass Bugne Ashtray, Bullicante, Subtle Gold Polveri, Barovier & Toso
Very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2 in W 4.5 in D 5.25 in
Pair of ashtrays in Murano glass red and blue attributed to Barovier&Toso 1990
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair of ashtrays in Murano glass attributed to Barovier&Toso circa 1990 red and blue.
Category
1990s Italian International Style Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier e Toso Murano Smoking Set of Four Pieces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in East Hampton, NY
ashtray for cigars, mid-size vessel for cigarettes and smaller vessel for matchsticks. Glass crusher to
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano and Gold, Italian, Attributed to Barovier & Toso 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale.
Domus 1950 numero 247 a.
Barovier & Toso
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Gold
Murano Glass Heart-Shaped Bowl, Bullicante & Swirl, Barovier & Toso suspected
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Heart-Shaped Bowl, Bullicante & Swirl, Barovier & Toso suspected.
Good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Barovier Toso Orange Art Glass Bowl with Silver Flecks, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Attributed to Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1950s
It has an incredible design with small silver flecks creating
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Silver Leaf
Murano Glass "Floral" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray by Barovier + Toso, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Producer:
Barovier and Toso
Origin
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 1.97 in Dm 5.12 in
Murano Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano Barovier and Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso, Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element by Barovier and Toso
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.37 in Dm 5.12 in
Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano Bubble by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element by Barovier and Toso
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 1.78 in W 6.5 in D 4.93 in
Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano Bubble by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1970s
By Barovier&Toso, Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element by Barovier and Toso
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 3.86 in W 6.11 in D 6.3 in
Murano Glass Vase Element Cordonato d'oro by Barovier and Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass vase element by Barovier and Toso
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 6.7 in W 4.14 in D 2.96 in
Green Murano Glass Vase Element Cordonato d'oro by Barovier and Toso Italy 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass vase element by Barovier and Toso
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 3.35 in
Yellow Murano "LENTI" Glass Vase Element by Ercole Barovier and Toso Italy 1960s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass vase element "LENTI" by Barovier and Toso
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 6.11 in Dm 4.93 in
Blue and Silver Murano Glass Ashtray or Catch-all Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Barovier e Toso. Venetian hand blown turquoise and clear glass with controlled bubble design (bullicante
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray, Optic Swirl & Bullicante (controlled bubbles)
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray, Optic Swirl & Bullicante (controlled bubbles)
Excellent vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass "Pink Gold Dust" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 1.97 in W 4.93 in D 4.73 in
Green Murano Vide-Poche Bowl or Ashtray with Gold Leaf Accents, Italy, c. 1950
By Barovier&Toso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern Venetian glass bowl or ashtray with organic floral form. Exquisitely handblown
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Gold Polveri & Bullicante Bowl / Ashtray
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Gold Polveri & Bullicante Bowl / Ashtray
A beautiful, dynamic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.25 in W 4 in D 4.5 in
Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Gold Polveri & Bullicante Vintage Bowl or Ashtray
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Barovier & Toso (assumed) Gold Polveri & Bullicante Vintage Bowl/Ashtray/Dish. We
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Mid-Century Bullicante Murano Glass Ashtray by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
-known Murano manufacture Barovier & Toso.
The item is in good vintage condition, it has a slight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.76 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Murano Barovier and Toso Gold Dusted Bowl Key Holder or Ashtray
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Original vintage Murano Barovier & Toso gold dusted art glass bowl, decorative object, element or
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
Vintage Murano Pezzato Art Glass Ashtray by Barovier & Toso 1950s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Pezzato Art Glass Ashtray by Barovier & Toso 1950s
A heavy Murano art glass ashtray
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Ashtray, Red w/Gold Polveri / Gold Leaf, Barovier & Toso (assumed)
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Ashtray, Red w/Gold Polveri / Gold Leaf, Barovier & Toso (assumed)
No chips or cracks
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Swirl Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Attributed to Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1950s.
It has controlled bubbles and a scalloped and swirl design and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper, Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Personal Ashtray Dishes
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
or ring dishes. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso. They are created in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 1.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Spike Bowl Ashtray
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
spike corners bowl / cigar ashtray. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the the Barovier e Toso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2.88 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Barovier Toso Murano Light Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
with internal berry decoration. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso, in the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2.75 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Murano Controlled Bubble Glass Bowl / Ashtray by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier
Located in Chicago, IL
Murano Controlled Bubble Glass Bowl / Ashtray by Barovier & Toso.
White Lattimo Glass rim.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Jade Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Spike Bowl Ashtray
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
corners bowl / cigar ashtray. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the the Barovier e Toso company
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2.75 in W 6 in D 8.5 in
Italian Murano Sommerso Glass Dark Purple Round Ashtray
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
glassmaking companies on Murano, including Venini, Seguso, and Barovier, Toso & Mazzega. Many sommerso vases
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Green & Gold Striped Murano Glass Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
been documented to designer Ercole Barovier of Italian Glass brand Barovier & Toso which was based in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
Set of 2 Bubbles Glass Vase by Barovier e Toso, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of 2 vases made with typical "Bubble" work by Barovier and Toso glassworks, period
Category
Vintage 1950s Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Round Murano Sommerso Smoked Glass Ashtrays by V. Nason & Carlo for Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
glassmaking companies on Murano, including Venini, Seguso, and Barovier, Toso & Mazzega. Many sommerso vases
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Aqua Green Murano "Bullicante" Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, Barovier 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
" technique. This unique piece is attributed to the mastery of Barovier & Toso and was produced in Venice
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso 1950s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e Toso company. Cordonato D' Oro Bullicante striking decorative
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
BAROVIER & TOSO - Murano Silver Aventurine Bubble Glass Bowl - Italy - C. 1950's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chatham, ON
BAROVIER & TOSO - Mid Century studio glass bowl or ashtray - featuring controlled bubble decoration
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Orange Red Swirl Art Glass Bowl with Gold Flecks
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-atching Murano glass bowl in vibrant red and shades of orange. Attributed to Barovier e Toso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
20th Century, Iconic, Barovier e Toso Murano Smoking Set of Four Pieces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Catania, IT
Rare and amazing, smoke set by Barovier & Toso. Green inside with white jacket and outside in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Petite Murano Art Glass Bowl or Catchall by Barovier Toso, 1950s, Venice, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass ashtray, bowl or catchall. Attributed to Barovier
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.5 in W 4.63 in D 4.75 in
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Bullicante Art Glass Ribbed Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1930s
This striking decorative bowl is heavily adorned with
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2.76 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
Barovier Toso Murano Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso, circa 1960s. Created in the "Graffito" technique
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Star Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
star / flower shaped bowl. Documented to the Barovier e Toso company. The piece is profusely covered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Form Bowl Dish
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company. The bowl is clear, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 7 in
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Blue Swirl Stripe Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
decorative bowl, vide-poche, or ashtray. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2.5 in W 5.25 in D 7 in
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Blue Web Italian Art Glass Bowl Dish
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, vide-poche, or ashtray. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2 in W 4.88 in D 4.88 in
Barovier Toso Murano Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Form Bowl Dish
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company. The color is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 3.25 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Spots Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Form Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
bowl or ashtray. Documented to the Barovier e Toso company. The bowl is decorated with yellow color
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 7.5 in
1960s Italian Barovier & Taso Murano Glass Ruby Red & Silver Inclusions Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
1960s Italian Murano art glass candy decorative bowl by Barovier & Taso which may have been
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Barovier Murano Gold Flecks Purple Leafs Italian Art Glass Knife Rests Dishes
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, knife rests or personal ashtrays. Documented to Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso, similar to the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 7.25 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
Italian Murano Green and Gold Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray Seguso
By Archimede Seguso, Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
, attributed to Barovier e Toso or Seguso company, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Bowl or ashtray appears to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Trinket Bowl Murano De Barovier & Toso Glass, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Vacuum pocket or ashtray in Murano Glass by Barovier & Toso, 1960s. Controlled bubble effect
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
1960s Bronze Murano Blown Glass Italian Bowl with Copper and Gold Flecks
By Barovier&Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
bullicante techniques.
A beautiful organic shaped Murano Art Glass bowl, catchall ashtray or vide-poche
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Amber Murano "Bullicante" Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, Barovier 1960
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Roma, IT
"bullicante" technique. This unique piece is attributed to the mastery of Barovier & Toso and was produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
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Barovier Toso Ashtray For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic barovier toso ashtray available at 1stDibs. A barovier toso ashtray — often made from glass, murano glass and art glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect barovier toso ashtray — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A barovier toso ashtray is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made barovier toso ashtray has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier and Vetro Artistico are consistently popular.
How Much is a Barovier Toso Ashtray?
The average selling price for a barovier toso ashtray at 1stDibs is $657, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $9,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Green Archimede Ashtray
Verona Vintage Basket
Green Bubble Glass Gold Ashtray
Lenti Vase
Used Shredder
Pearl Ashtray
Barovier Bowl Lenti
Lenti Bowl
Ashtray Jade
Key Holder Bowl
Barovier Aborigeni
Cenedese Decanter
Triangular Shaped Murano Bowl
Murano Zebrati
Larsen Primavera
Vintage Glass Tobacco Jars
Barovier Decanter
Vintage Spider Ring