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Barovier & Toso Lighting

Italian

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The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art.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
Barovier Toso Neoclassic Obelisk Iridize & Gold Infused Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful pair of large monumental table lamps or side table lamps. Made of iridize and gold infused Murano glass, made by Barovier & Toso Murano, Italy. Each light requires one Euro...
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1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Barovier & Toso Chandelier Venini Four-Color Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Paolo Venini, Barovier&Toso
Located in Labrit, Landes
Barovier & Toso Murano Venini rare four-color glass chandelier stunning and impressive with its original label on the top of flush mount, Barovier and Toso. We understand that this...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Glass

Barovier e Toso Sconce Murano Glass Iron Aluminium 1940 Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Sconce Barovier e Toso.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Antwerp, BE
An exquisite gold colored table lamp by Barovier & Toso using the "cordonato d'oro" pattern that creates thin golden strings of gold powder inside the glass. Barovier & Toso label on...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Murano Glass

Charming Pink Glass Lantern Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Very elegant lantern by Barovier & Toso in Pulegoso glass. Unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Murano Glass

Murano Floor Lamp by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Berlin, DE
Floor lamp by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940s-1950s. 1 x E27 socket / each lamp. Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordance to local requirements.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Sconces Designed by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern wall lights or sconces manufactured in brass and Murano glass with gold inclusions by Barovier & Toso in Murano Italy, circa 1970s There is 1 available. Priced ind...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Art Deco Sconces Designed by Barovier Toso, Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Art Deco wall lights or sconces manufactured in grey Murano glass attributed to Barovier & Toso in Murano Italy, circa 1940.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Barovier e Toso Murano Ice Glass Chandelier, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian midcentury chandelier with 14 ice glass tubes, 1 big ice glass plate and a lamp frame made of chromed steel with original vintage patina and li...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Mid-Century Modern Opaline Murano Glass Chandelier, 1972
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1972 by Barovier & Toso, this chandelier contains 65 opaline-colored elements. The chandelier can be reconditioned according to the country of destination. It has 10 lig...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Round Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 2 Pairs Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with hand blown round multicolor Murano glass diffusers mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy by Barovier e Toso circa 1950s Original mark on the backpl...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Pendant by Ercole Barovier
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier made of a rectangular brass base and hand blown Murano glass, designed by Ercole Barovier and produced by Barovier & Toso, in good condition. The pendant, ceiling light is composed with six round rostrato lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Barovier & Toso Hand Blown Murano Glass Pendant, Model "Venexiana", Italy, 1991
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare hand blown Murano glass pendant by the renowned glass manufacturer Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1991. The three adjustable royal blue...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Stunning Gold Dusted Murano Chandelier, by Barovier Toso Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning exceptional large Murano glass chandelier. Made by Barovier Toso in Murano, Italy, circa 1960s. The Chandelier requires six European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watt...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Barovier e Toso “Rostrato” Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso “Rostrato “ table lamp murano glass brass, 1940, Italy.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Murano Glass

Luxurious Pair of Large Wall Lamps by Barovier & Toso Gold, Murano, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous and very large pair of sconces 24-karat gold by Barovier & Toso with gold inclusions.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Murano Coronado d'Oro Glass Table Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Barovier & Toso glass table lamp in the Coronado d'ore technique crafted of thick clear glass with gold inclusions. Newly wired for the US with new 3 way brass socket and cord. Mou...
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1950s Italian Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Large Ercole Barovier Crepuscolo Table Lamp Murano Glass Art Deco, 1930s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Amazing Ercole Barovier Crepuscolo table lamp, Murano, Italy circa 1935, early execution. The high quality Art Deco table lamp is made of internall...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier e Toso Table Lamp “Rostrato” Murano Glass brass 1940 Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso Table Lamp “Rostrato” Murano Glass Brass 1940 Italy
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Murano Glass

Pair of Barovier & Toso Glass Blocks with Gold Tulip Sconces, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding pair of Barovier sconces with glass blocks ending and delicious hand blown gold tulips. We have 2 pairs and available also a magn...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Blown Glass

Barovier e Toso Table Lamp Murano Glass Metal Crome 1940 Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso table lamp Murano glass metal crome 1940 Italy.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Murano Glass

Murano Barovier & Tosso Flushmount , Gold Flake Glass and Brass Rim, Italy 1955
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Den Haag, NL
Murano Barovier & Tosso Flushmount gold flake glass and brass rim, Italy 1955. In very good vintage condition with minimal wear of use. Great patina to th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Graniglia Shield Sconce by Barovier e Toso - Pair Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with Murano glass shield diffusers hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect, mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy by Barov...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Barovier e Toso “Rostrato” Table Lamp Murano Glass Metal Crome 1940 Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso “Rostrato “ table lamp Murano glass Metal Crome 1940 Italy.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Italian Glass Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Chandelier of incredible beauty. With a large turquoise plate and curved leaves whit gold inclusions.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier e Toso Vase Murano Glass 1940 Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso vase Murano glass 1940 Italy.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Other

Flush Mount with Clear and Gold Brown Murano Glass by Barovier & Toso, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rijssen, NL
An elegant hand blown Murano glass flush mount by Barovier & Toso. Mounted on a brass frame. Many of tiny glass herds which are molded into the glass during its manufacture giving th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 1970
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Murano glass sconces with brass fittings.  Two E27 light bulbs.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Design Set of Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps by Barovier & Toso, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Design Set of blown Murano glass table lamps by Barovier & Toso, 1950s Beautiful stunning set of 2 Barovier & Toso table lamps in Murano glass. Note the beautiful hot-bonded str...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Murano Glass

Italian Palmette Sconces by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
The sconces and chandeliers were located in the hall of a big hotel on the Amalfi Coast. Each individual sconce is composed by 29 large leaves in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Bronze

Barovier & Toso Glass Lamp With Original Paper Label
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Norwood, NJ
A midcentury Murano Venetian glass lamp by Barovier & Toso. Clear hand blown glass with real gold leaf inclusions. Original paper label. 15" to...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary chandelier by Barovier & Toso. The stige consists of five pieces of glass bullicante and seven other. The six cups have the usual streaks that made famous Dino Martens ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Murano Art Glass Floor Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Barovier & Toso Murano Coronado d'Oro glass floor lamp. In very good condition Murano glass floor lamp. 43 inches to the socket, 11 inch diameter at the base.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Pair Original Large Ceiling Flush Mount Lights by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic and original pair Barovier & Toso Murano Italy art glass ceiling lights. The rare lamp is made of 26 mouth-blown hand-formed leaf-form ice glass panels plus a huge glass as...
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1940s Italian Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Metal

Italian Quuen Flushmount by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1980
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing chandelier by Barovier & Toso. Murano, 1980.
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1980s Italian Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

Materials

Brass

Original Large Ceiling Flush Mount Light by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic and original Barovier & Toso Murano Italy art glass ceiling light. The rare lamp is made of 26 mouth-blown hand-formed leaf-form ice ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Metal

20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Brass Pendant by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian ceiling lamp made of a brass structure and hand blown Murano glass, having two “ Rostrato “ light shades, enhanced ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Single Cylinder Sconce by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with hand blown amber and milky white Murano glass shade mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy by Barovier e Toso, circa 1950s Original mark on the backpl...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Barovier e Toso Glass Light Fixture, circa 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Antwerp, BE
A glass semi-flush mounted pendant with a rope-twist detailed hoop-form body and stem with the central element and canopy having hatch-marked textures and scalloped edges. The brass ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Three Vintage Primavera Collection Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 1990
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three vintage Primavera collection sconces with white Murano glass shades and black edge infused with gold flecks / by Barovier e Toso / Made in Italy in 1990.
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1990s Italian Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Murano Glass

Medusa by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary piece with the appearance of a Medusa by Barovier & Toso, circa 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Metal

Rare Ceiling / Wall Lamp or Sconce Glassa by Rodolfo Dordoni for Barovier & Toso
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Barovier&Toso
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing ceiling / wall lamp or sconce 'Glassa'. Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Barovier & Toso, 1988, Italy. Executed in salmon colored thick glass and enameled metal, the ceiling ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Sconce w/ Layered Murano Amber Graniglia Glass Leaves by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sconce with layered Murano amber graniglia glass leaves mounted on cream colored metal frame, by Barovier e Toso / Made in Italy, circa 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Fountain Floor Lamp by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Murano glass fountain floor lamp by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Glass

Set of 2 Wonderful Wall Scones by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Munich, DE
Rare version with switch on each lamp.
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Blown Glass

Pair of Chandeliers "The King", Gold Inclusion by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of lantern of incredible beauty in massive Murano glass with inclusions of gold. Three pieces are available.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Barovier & Toso Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sconce designed by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern wall light by Barovier & Toso in Murano glass and brass, Italy, circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Barovier Italian Art Deco Gold Infused Glass 12-Arm Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Italian Art Deco (1930s) gold-infused glass chandelier with 12 arms on two tieres, mounted to a central canopie with fluted shades. (BAROVIER).     
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Glass

Italian Midcentury Floor Lamp by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in bari, IT
Floor lamp in worked glass and brass by Barovier & Toso form late 1940s.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Blocks with Gold Rosettes Chandelier, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful Barovier & Toso ice blocks chandelier. There are 5 tiers, each element is made as a sculpture "a caldo". Each element is separate by a white glass sphere and each chain of...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Blown Glass

Vintage Barovier e Toso Signed Tall Gray Murano Lamps, Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in East Hampton, NY
These tall gray Murano glass table lamps are Vintage Barovier e Toso signed to top. All original and in excellent condition. Very importa...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Silk, Murano Glass

Barovier e Toso Table Lamp Murano Glass Brass “Rostrato”, 1940, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso table lamp Murano glass “Rostrato”, 1940, Italy.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Murano Glass

Multi-Color Murano Flower Glass Big Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Barovier e Toso style Murano flower glass ceiling light, 1950s. Basket consists more 200 flowers Murano glass. Available also a pair of extraordinary scones published with a referen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Blown Glass

Ercole Barovier, Pair Massive Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressively sized hand-blown clear glass lamps with gold inclusions. The domed Lenti base support a long twisting glass rod. For Barovier and Toso, Italy, c. 1950. Glass measures: 2...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Blown Glass

Rex 5359 Suspension Lamp in Glass and Polished Chrome, by Barovier&Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Venice, IT
Large ceiling lamps with hanging lamps and wall sconces to match, all using typical Barovier&Toso materials. Metal parts in polished brass. If you are interested in the wall sconce 5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Three-Tier Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Stamford, CT
A Murano blown glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso, circa 1965.
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Barovier & Toso Lighting

Materials

Glass

Wall Sconces by "Barovier & Toso"
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Wall sconces by "Barovier & Toso" Brass structure with Murano glass diffuser. Measures: Height 14", width 6.5", depth 6.5".
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Glass

Pair of Stunning Huge Extra Large Wall Lights by Barovier & Toso, Italy
By Barovier&Toso, Murano 5
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional pair of huge wall lights by Barovier & Toso. Dimensions: 14" W × 4.5" D × 41.5" L A re-edition of one of the most celebrated of the Cla...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Lighting

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Brass

Barovier&toso lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Barovier&Toso 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&Toso lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 491 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&Toso were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Carlo Nason, Gino Sarfatti, and Arteluce. Prices for Barovier&Toso lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $166 and can go as high as $90,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,591.

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