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Ercole Barovier Furniture

Italian, 1889-1974

Ercole Barovier left an indelible mark on the world of Italian modernist glassmaking — his vibrant use of color and exploration of innovative techniques yielded glass vases, chandeliers and other lighting and decorative objects that stand out in any interior many decades later.

Barovier grew up on the Venetian island of Murano, a region of the world famed for its production of artisanal glassworks. By the time he was born, in 1889, his family had already been in the glassmaking business for centuries, as the Barovier dynasty began in 1295. Nonetheless, Barovier did not choose glassmaking as his first career — he instead studied medicine as a young man before going on to work as a radio operator in the first World War.

The year after the war ended, Barovier joined his family’s business (over time, the manufactory’s names have included Fratelli Barovier, Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C. and Artisti Barovier). He was appointed artistic director in 1926, and subsequently managed the business with his brother Nicolò. From 1927 onward, Barovier was the chief designer at his family’s glassworks. He became sole proprietor in 1934, and in 1936, merged his own family business with the Venetian glass factory SAIAR Ferro Toso. They renamed the company Barovier & Toso, a name under which the company still operates today.

Early in his career, Barovier garnered praise for his work with murrine glass, one of the traditional arts for which Murano is widely known. In the 1930s, he began pushing the boundaries of tradition and experimenting with new ways to bring color into his glass objects.

Ercole Barovier is credited with having invented colorazione a caldo senza fusione, a method of introducing metals and oxides into glassworks. His style became defined by his use of riotous color and later, audacious forms. He created sculptures, table lamps and other pieces using mosaic techniques to add a kaleidoscope of striking hues to his work. Barovier had a particular gift to bring out glass’s unique properties to refract and filter light in every shade of the rainbow.

Barovier took endless inspiration from the world around him, from the play of light reflecting off the canals near his home to artworks from classical antiquity. Prior to World War II, his works included naturalistic designs including floral sconces, vine-wrapped chandeliers and sea life-inspired bowls (the manufactory was known for sinuous lighting pieces that are often described as embodying “Liberty Style” — the Italian term for Art Nouveau).

Barovier focused on reinterpreting classical techniques and styles in the postwar years. Geometrically patterned vases that recalled Ancient Greek pottery in their bold forms — as well as precisely detailed Art Deco glass serving bowls — are among his characteristic works from this period. Gold leaf was applied as a decorative flourish, and Barovier worked to ensure that his pieces reflected contemporary trends. His mid-century glass is particularly sought after by today’s collectors.

Up until his retirement in 1972, Barovier continued his exploration of the creative potential in glassmaking. His fearlessness in combining cutting-edge techniques with deeply traditional practices led him to create over 25,000 designs over the course of his life.

Barovier’s work garnered international acclaim. He received many awards and accolades, including awards at the Milan Triennial exhibitions in 1933 and 1954, the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1937, and the Compasso d'Oro in 1956.

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Creator: Ercole Barovier
Art Deco Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing and elegant hand blown Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier, circa 1940. Measure: Diameter cm 120 Height cm 215 From Private collection.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Charming Art Deco Italian Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Adorable Art Deco Italian chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940. Original patina.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Rare Crepuscolo Vase Ercole Barovier 1930 Murano Art Glass
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Crepuscolo vase Ercole Barovier 1930 Murano art glass. Among the most interesting techniques developed by Ercole Barovier in the 1930s there is "tw...
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1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Murano Glass

Table Lamp Art Deco by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful table lamp by Ercole Barovier. From Private Von Plant collection.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Large Barovier Murano Gold Seashell Centerpiece Bowl
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large Murano handblown cased clear glass with gold flecks shell shaped centerpiece bowl.     
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1970s Italian Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Glass

Round Barovier Lantern Ruggiadoso Midcentury Italian Design Mushroom Pulegoso
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Ercole Barovier lantern Ruggiadoso midcentury Italian design mushroom, Pulegoso. 3 light bulbs E27 max 100 Watt each.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Murano Glass

"Intariso" Art Glass Vase by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
"Intariso" Italian art glass vase by Ercole Barovier. Made by Barovier & Toso. Clear,red and grey glass fused with triangular platelets. Literature: Venetian Art Glass, An Ameri...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Art Glass

Ercole Barovier 1940s Chandelier from 'Lenti' Series
By Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Ercole Barovier elegant and rare clear crystal glass chandelier from Lenti series with semi-spherical applications, glass stem and matching canopy. This crystal glass chandelier with...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Glass

Ercole Barovier e Toso Coronado D'Oro Impressive Italian Glass Vase
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Ercole Barovier glass vase with melon shape Measures: 10 1/2" H x 8 3/4" W x 6" W Coloration is gold adventuring over deep purple. In mint condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Glass

Art Deco Reticello Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing and elegant hand blown Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier, circa 1940. From Private collection.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Liberty Pendant Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Liberty pendant by Ercole Barovier, 1940s. From private Baron Von Plant collection.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Art Deco Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing and elegant handblown Bulicante Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier, circa 1940. Measure: Diameter cm 70 Height cm 115 From Private collection.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Ercole Barovier Murano Glass Monkey Sculpture, Italy, circa 1930
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Sharon, CT
Monkey sculpture of iridized clear and black glass.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Glass

Barovier Hand Blown "Bullicante" Vase w/ Gold Leaf Inclusions Controlled Bubbles
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a rare example of a hand blown Barovier and Toso "Bullicante" crystal vase with allover controlled bubbles. The shape is Classic but unusual and it features 2 round applied "...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Blown Glass

Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Hand blown Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier, circa 1940. From Private collection.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Metal

Ercole Barovier 1940s Handblown Italian Murano Crystal Glass Table Lamp
By Ercole Barovier
Located in London, GB
A rare and sculptural hand blown crystal lamp made entirely in toffee coloured glass in Murano Italy by Ercole Barovier. The lamp has 3 bulbs f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Crystal

Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Pendants or Lanterns by Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful pair of Italian Art Deco chandeliers by Ercole Barovier , made of clear Murano glass and brass. Each with two E 27 light bulbs. We can rewire for your country standards...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Blown Glass

Ercole Barovier Murano Glass Hanging Lamp, Italy, 1930
By Barovier, Ercole Barovier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Glass hanging lamp designed by Ercole Barovier, manufactured by Barovier in Italy circa 1930. This eye-catching piece is made of the highest quality clear and blurred Murano glass...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Metal

Ercole Barovier Precious Murano Chandelier "Reticello" Venice, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary chandelier by Ercole Barovier. A jewel hanging in the middle of the room.  Three E14 light bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Ercole Barovier Rare Handblown "Pezzato" Table Lamp, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important hand-blown glass "Pezzato" table lamp with pink and white lattimo tessere by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy 1950's. This lamp is a work of art. ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Ercole Barovier Midcentury "Rostrato" Murano Glass Italian Chandelier, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
A very elegant Italian chandelier by Ercole Barovier hand blown Murano glass construction using the Rostrato technique presented at The Biennale di Venezia in 1938.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Ercole Barovier Brown Effeso Art Glass Vase, circa 1968
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A vintage Murano Effeso art glass vase with reddy brown inclusions in a clear ground with extensive bubbling to the glass designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. The vase ha...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Art Glass

Ercole Barovier 'Marina Gemmata' Vase for Ferro Toso Barovier, Italy, 1930s
By Ferro Toso Barovier, Ercole Barovier
Located in Milan, IT
Ercole Barovier Marina gemmata vase for Ferro Toso Barovier, Italy, 1930s.
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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Murano Glass

Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Barovier e Toso chandelier in handblown 'Bullicante' Murano glass and polished brass, circa 1940. Piece of incredible beauty. From Private collection Von Plant Baron.
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1950s Italian Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

A PAIR of Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Pendants or Lanterns by Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
A Beautiful Pair of Italian Art Deco chandeliers by Ercole Barovier , made of clear Murano glass and brass. Each with two E 27 light bulbs. We can rewire for your country standar...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Blown Glass

Charming Art Deco Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing and elegant hand blown Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier, circa 1940. From Private Collection Von Plant Baron.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Liberty Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
hand blown Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier, circa 1940. From private collection Von plant Baron.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Liberty Pendants or Lanterns by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of liberty brass-mounted pendants by Ercole Barovier, 1940s. Each with three precious Murano glass leaves centered by a hand blown elegant ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Glass

Art Deco Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing and elegant hand blown Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier, circa 1940. Measure: Diameter cm 120 Height cm 215 From Private collection.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Charming Italian Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary chandelier mid-20th century Art Deco by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940. Nine lights.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Italian Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Chandelier with sober and elegant shapes. An authentic jewel out of the Murano furnaces.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Art Deco Italian Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Art Deco Italian chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Ercole Barovier Murano Glass and Gold Centerpiece for Artistica Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and elegant early Murano glass bowl, by Ercole Barovier.
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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Art Glass

Majestic Liberty Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Majestic liberty chandelier made, circa 1940, to the Murano glass factory by Ercole Barovier. Six large cups and 18 leaves and flowers. From private collection Von Plant Baron.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Art Deco Italian Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Art Deco Italian chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940. It is a very rare piece. The engraving on glass of two cornucopias is remarkable.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Charming Italian Midcentury Pink Peach Color Murano Fixture by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
With a precious hand blown 'costolature' cup, rare pink peach color. Three E27 light bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Blown Glass

Charming Italian Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Art Deco Italian chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940.    
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Art Deco Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing and elegant hand blown Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier, circa 1940. From Private collection Von Plant Baron.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Charming Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Pendant by Ercole Barovier, 1940s. From private Baron Von Plant collection.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Barovier Large Murano Glass Bowl Vase, Clam, Shell, Conchiglia iridized
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice an early glass centerpiece made and designed by Barovier.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Murano Glass

Glass Sculpture by Ercole Barovier and Toso Italy, circa 1940
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Amber colored “rugiadoso” glass with gold dust inclusions throughout. A seashell-shaped dish held by a stylized algae amber colored glass base. Model “Coppa Rugiada” introduced durin...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Art Glass

Floor Lamp Ercole Barovier 1940s Murano Art Glass Model "Lenti" Midcentury
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Big floor lamp Ercole Barovier, 1940s Murano art glass model "Lenti", brass base diameter cm.37, central staple with large Murano glass glasses lens created by Ercole Barovier diamet...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Pretty Italian Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Chandelier with sober and elegant shapes. An authentic jewel out of the Murano furnaces.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Amazing Liberty Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing and elegant handblown Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier, circa 1940. Measure: Diameter cm 120 Height cm 100 From Private collection.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Art Deco Italian Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Art Deco Italian chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940. It is a very rare piece. The engraving on glass of two cornucopias is remarkable.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Lovely Murano Chandelier Art Deco by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Very beautiful chandelier of the famous master of glass Murano.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Precious Chandelier "Reticello" by Ercole Barovier, Venice, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary chandelier by Ercole Barovier. A jewel hanging in the middle of the room. From the private collection of Baron Von Plant.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Murano Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Vintage handblown clear glass [rostrato] oblong-shaped chandelier comprised of six lights. Ornate silver fittings and steel structure. Measures: Stem is 31 in H and it can be shor...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Art Glass

Fine Murano Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful Liberty chandelier made ​​around the year 1940 to the Murano glass factory by Ercole Barovier. Four large cups and 18 eaves.
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1940s Italian Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

Charming Italian Midcentury Murano Fixture by Ercole Baroviera
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
With a precious handblown 'costolature' cup, rare pink peach color. Three E27 light bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Blown Glass

Beautiful Scenery Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful scenery chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Blown Glass

Original Barovier Three Leaf Sconces With Fine Articulation
By Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous three leaf vintage pair of Barovier sconces.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Metal

Ercole Barovier Art Deco Pulegoso Sconces 1930 Set of Two
By Barovier, Ercole Barovier
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and authentic large pair of Italian Art Deco wall lights (1930-1940) deigned by Ercole Barovier for the House of BAROVIER in Venice (Murano). These sconces are designed in the p...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Brass

A Luxurious MURANO Glass TABLE LAMP by ERCOLE BAROVIER, VENINI, Italy, 1950-1960
By Ercole Barovier
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular, large and heavy table lamp, Art Déco, neoclassical, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Baroque, with a massive circular base in Murano glass, open like a corolla, translucent, embed with small air bubbles, 2 wood circles with a patinated bronze veneer surrounding a generous translucent corps capturing light, ornaments plant-inspired made with encrusted golden leaf, impressive and authentic model...
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1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Ercole Barovier Mirror-Engraved Red Murano Glass Italian Serving Tray, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous etched mirror serving tray with Murano artglass frame and silverplated handles. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy in the 1940s by Murano master glassmaker Ercole Ba...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Silver Plate

Italian Murano Glass Vase Graffito Model by Ercole Barovier for Barovier&Toso
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase Graffito model by Ercole Barovier for Barovier&Toso in 1970. Signed. Biography Ercole Barovier was born in 1889 in a well-known family of glassmakers. At the age o...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 6 Arms Light, Italy, 1930s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 6 Arms Light, Italy, 1930s
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1930s Vintage Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass "Lenti" Bowl Designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, PA
Vintage Murano "Lenti" bowl designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso in the 1940s. Crafted of fine quality Italian Murano art glass. Thick violet and transparent coloured glas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ercole Barovier Furniture

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Ercole Barovier furniture 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 Ercole Barovier furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Ercole Barovier 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 furniture by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Toni Zuccheri, and Flavio Poli. Prices for Ercole Barovier furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $120 and can go as high as $70,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,341.

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