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Barovier

Italian

The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art. It remained entirely family-owned until the mid-20th century, when it merged with another glassworks to become Barovier&Toso.

Partnerships come and go within the community of glass-making artisans on the Venetian island of Murano, where business relationships seem as complex as the shifting alliances in the notoriously acrimonious Italian parliament. Formed in 1942 by members of families with centuries of experience in the craft, Barovier&Toso has proven to be one of the most enduring and prosperous Italian glass manufactories of recent decades. Under the nearly 50-year artistic directorship of cofounder Ercole Barovier (1889–1974), the company created buoyant traditional pieces such as chandeliers, sconces and other lighting fixtures, and it pioneered an array of innovative modernist glass designs with bold colors, patterns and surfaces.

To appeal to gentler, more conservative tastes, Barovier&Toso produced a range of lilting, sinuous lighting pieces that are often described as embodying “Liberty Style” — the Italian term for Art Nouveau, taken from the name of famed London department store Liberty & Co., which promoted 19th-century organic textile designs and Arts and Crafts-style furniture in the manner of William Morris. The hallmarks of the style in Barovier&Toso works are elements of glass in the shape of thick leaves, fronds and flower petals, deployed along with other naturalistic ornament in sconces, pendants and chandeliers.

Ercole Barovier began his personal aesthetic transition toward modernism in the 1930s with his Primavera series of vases and animal sculptures — idiosyncratic milky-white and clear glass filled with tiny bubbles and hairline interior fissures that he produced for Artisti Barovier, a firm headed by his father and uncle (the company also traded under Fratelli Barovier and Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C. throughout its history). Later, with Barovier&Toso, Ercole would explore such novel styles as the mosaic-like Pezzato glass; fluid Spiral patterns; the pebbly textured Barbarico line and the complex, layered and highly colored abstractions of the Oriente series of vases and bowls.

Traditional or modern, Barovier&Toso — still under family control — has produced one of the finest and most diverse catalogues of Murano glass in the last 100 years.

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Creator: Barovier
Barovier Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Art Deco Murano Sconces by Ercole Barovier. These bellflower shaped sconces were produced in Italy during the late 1940s. All in fabulous condition with no chips or crack...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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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 Ercole Barovier. These bellflower shaped sconces were produced in Italy during the late 1940s. Al...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

Pair of Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamps, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful pair of table lamps in Murano crystal "Rostrato" glass and brass. These incredibly charming and rare table lamps were designed by Barovier & Toso and made in Murano, Italy...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

Large Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous large table lamp in "rostrato" Murano mouthblown glass and brass completed by an off-white cotton lampshade. This incredibly charming and unique table lamp was designed by ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Glass Murano Pair , Italy, 1980
By Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Barovier & Toso wall lighting glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. Beautiful unique...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

Grandiose Murano chandelier model Liberty, by Ercole Barovier, Italy 1920s.
By Barovier, Ercole Barovier
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large chandelier model Liberty, in handblown Murano glass, designed by Ercole Barovier, 1920s. Decor of 6 leaf shapes with gold sprinkles and 6 arms with flowershaped glass shades w...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier

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Glass

1940s Barovier Art Deco Clear Rostrato Murano Glass Vase
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A classic art deco rostrato glass vase designed and hand-crafted in Italy in the Forties by Barovier. The vase features a distinct rostrato technique, characterized by its textured, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barovier

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Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Murano light blue Glass , Italy 1970
By Barovier, Barovier&Toso
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

Large Barovier Table Lamp in Murano "Rostrato" Glass and Brass, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and very rare large table lamp entirely made in Murano "rostrato" mouth-blown glass and brass. This incredibly charming table lamp was designed by Barovier and made in Mu...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

1960s Mid-Century Modern Bullicante Murano Glass Ashtray by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A clear and gold murano glass ashtray with his pestle designed and manufactured in Italy by Barovier in the Sixties, it's in very good condition. This Murano Glass Ashtray by Barovie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of mid-century bellflower shaped sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful lights were designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso in the 1...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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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 lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s. These finely...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

Set of 3 Murano Vanity Decorative Blown Glass with Gold by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning decorative vanity set of 3 Murano blown glass with 24k gold. This incredibly stylish and rare set was made by Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In fabulous conditions, wi...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier

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Gold Leaf

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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

Unique Pair of Large Murano Chandeliers made by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970-1979
By Barovier
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Wonderful, good size and mint condition pair of Venetian, black art glass pendant lights. If you are looking for a rare and truly stylish pair of Murano art glass fixtures to grace your home then these handmade chandeliers could be perfect. With lighting as one of our specialities we were over the moon to finally find a pair of this rarity and beauty and that we were given the opportunity to purchase them. Over the years we have sold several unique Venetian pendants, but finding an original Barovier and Toso pair...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier

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Metal

Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier 1990s
By Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern blue-gray Murano Glass chandelier, by Barovier, Italy 1990s. The large chandelier has six lights/arms and white fabric ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier

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Chrome

Ercole Barovier Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass Italian Serving Tray, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury mirror-engraved Murano glass serving tray. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy during 1950s by the master Murano glass-maker of Ercole Barovier. This wonderful i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier

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Metal

1950s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Mid-Century Modern three lights chandelier designed and manufactured in Murano by Barovier, it works both 110-240 volts and needs three regular e14 bulbs, brass it's in original p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier

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Brass

Large Venetian Chandelier in Gilded Murano Glass, by Barovier, 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Rijssen, NL
Splendid rich and elegant chandelier by Barovier with wonderful hand-blown Murano glass with amber colored inclusions. An Absolut statement piece in any room. Real craftsmanship fro...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

Flush Mount with Pink and Clear Murano Glass by Barovier & Toso, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Rijssen, NL
An elegant hand blown Murano glass flush mount in the style of Barovier & Toso. Mounted on a white frame. With light pink and clear colored glass. The textured glass refract light be...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier

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Brass

1930 Barovier "Bullicante" Murano Glass Art Deco Vase
By Barovier
Located in Brescia, IT
Art Deco vase Barovier Murano, 1930 Colorless "bullicant" glass Special lugs with hoods typical of the taste of the period Perfetto stato conservativo
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Barovier, Italy, 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa, Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in Murano mouth blown crystal glass and brass. This romantic table lamp was made in the early 40s in Italy by Barovier and its design is attributed to the mastery...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier

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Brass

Pair of Pink Barovier Murano Glass Lamps
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Pale Pink Murano glass lamps with Silver dust inclusions. The lamps sit on thick lucite bases and have been Newly rewired with adjustable polished Nickel double clusters that...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Murano Glass, Lucite

A Large Vintage Murano Glass Pink Oval Bowl by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier
Located in Chicago, IL
A Large Murano Glass oval bowl with ruffled edge by Barovier & Toso. Beautiful Pink Color with Gold overlay.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier

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Murano Glass

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.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier

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Blown Glass

Superb Art Deco Ninfea Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing hand blown Ninfea Murano glass chandelier on two levels by Ercole Barovier. Cascade of precious iridescent hand blown leaves. Timeless eleganc...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier

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Blown Glass

Barovier Rostrato chandelier
By Barovier
Located in London, GB
Barovier 'Rostrato' chandelier. Italy c1940s In very good condition. No nicks or chips to glass. Re wired.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Murano Glass

Pair of Chandelier Palmette Barovier Design Italy 1970s Transparent Glass Round
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of chandelier Palmette Barovier design Italy 1970s transparent glass round. Each attack uses two bulbs E27 max 80 watts each.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

Murano Glass "Rostrato" Sconces by Barovier, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Murano glass wall lights by Barovier handblown in the “Rostrato” technique. Polished brass hardware. Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

2000's Pink Twisted Murano Glass and Brass Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful vertical photo frame is purely in the vénitien glass manufacturing tradition.The technique uses to get this rich twisted rope effect is called "torciglione" and requi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Barovier

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Brass

Barovier Pale Pink Murano Glass Lamps
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century/Art Deco Murano glass lamps in a pale pink featuring a swirl blown pattern and silver dust inclusions. Glass lamps sit on polished nickel bases. Rewired for use i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier

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Brass

2000's Aquamarine Twisted Murano Glass and Brass Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful vertical photo frame is purely in the vénitien glass manufacturing tradition.The technique uses to get this rich twisted rope effect is called "torciglione" and requi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Barovier

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Brass

A pair of Italian 1960s Barovier Murano glass leaf sconces with brass fittings
By Barovier
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian 1960s Barovier leaf wall sconces with opaque textured Murano glass and brass wall bracket. Re wired with new brass fittings...
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1960s Italian Vintage Barovier

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Lantern By Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso, Seguso, Salviati, Barovier, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Murano Glass Lantern By Barovier & Toso. This lovely mid century Murano glass lantern is made of a soft green blown glass with controlled b...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

Barovier & Toso chandelier white Glass Murano chrome 52 cm, Italy, 1970
By Barovier&Toso, Barovier
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Barovier & Toso chandelier oversized white glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the white glass make this piece the best of the italian Design...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Chrome

Pair of Leaf Sconces in Murano Glass and Brass by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1960s
By Barovier
Located in München, BY
Pair of leaf sconces in Murano glass and brass by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1960s. Beautiful Mid Century sconces with a textural Murano ice glass shade and brass fixtures. The lamps a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

Barovier Fenicia Bowl, 1900
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Fenicia bowl by Barovier, Murano, ca.1900. Blown double glass. Yellow, blue, green and white glass. 2 hot-applied handles. Measures: height: 1.6"(4cm), width: 3.5"(9cm), depth : 2.7"...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Barovier

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Art Glass

Large Barovier Vase
By Barovier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An enormous vessel in the Aboriginal technique.  
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1950s Italian Vintage Barovier

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Glass

Italian Vintage Barovier & Toso Murano Art Glass Floor Lamp with Gold Inclusions
By Barovier
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly stylish and cool looking glass art floor lamp from mid-century Italy. For the collectors and enthousiasts of Italian Murano glass art, we are offering this very rare and styl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier

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Gold, Brass

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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier

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Art Glass

Art Deco Ninfea Iridescent Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Charming hand blown Murano glass chandelier by Ercole Barovier. Excellent vintage condition. Three E 27 light bulbs.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier

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Blown Glass

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass "Neolitico Fish" Sculpture/Paperweight
By Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Neolitico, Murano glass sculpture /paperweight in this Fish shape by Barovier & Toso, label.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Barovier

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Murano Glass

Superb Art Deco Ninfea Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing hand blown Ninfea Murano glass chandelier on two levels by Ercole Barovier. Timeless elegance for your interior. Excellent vintage condition. We can wire the frame for US...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier

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Blown Glass

Murano Glass Big Vase by Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier, Italy 1937
By Barovier&Toso, Ferro Toso Barovier, Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C., Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing truncated conical big vase with applications in thick coulourless murano glass by the maestro of Murano Glass, Ercole Barovier. 1937 production: Ferro - Toso - Barovier. C...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Murano Glass

Vintage Barovier & Toso Cordonato D'oro Murano Art Glass Vase c. 1950's
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century art glass vase made in Murano, Italy, by Ercole Barovier, for Barovier & Toso, c 1950's, as part of the iconic Cordonato D'Oro series. This stunning vase feat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier

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Art Glass

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.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

Rare Orange Murano Glass Vase by Ercole Barovier model "Rotellati", Italy
By Barovier, Ercole Barovier
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This is an extremely rare vase, designed by Ercole barovier for Barovier's company in Murano. It is made in hand-blown glass, with a tile composition that req...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Barovier

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Murano Glass

Round Chandelier Italian Murano Barovier Brass and Murano Glass 1940 Art Deco
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Very particular Italian lamp its shape as Barovier were able to make, with two lights E27 max 80 watts each, parts in curved Murano glass, bowls in very thick glass, parts in polishe...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier

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Brass

Bell table lamp, brass and Murano glass, Barovier, Italy, 1940's
By Barovier
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Bell table lamp, brass and Murano glass, Barovier, Italy, 1940's. Lovely original patina.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier

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Brass

Italian Barovier Floor Lamp 1940s Gold Brass Murano Glass Rostrato Fabric Dome
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Barovier floor lamp 1940s gold brass Murano glass rostrato fabric dome Measures: Base diameter cm.30.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Brass

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.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Murano Glass

Overwhelming Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Barovier & Toso Italy, 1950'
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Superb Mid Century hand blown Murano glass chandelier or Ceiling light with blue flowers by Barovier & Toso Timeless elegance for your interior. Excellent vintage condition. Avai...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier

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Blown Glass

Barovier Murano Gold Blown Glass Italian Serving Tray, Etched Mirror, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful serving tray in a stunning combination of mouth-blown Murano glass with gold specks inside, acid-etched mirror and gilt metal handles. This gorgeous piece was produced in ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier

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Metal

Italian Design Murano Glass and Orange Metal Table Lamp by Barovier, 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful and rare Italian design small table lamp by Barovier 1950s with 1 internal light. Made of Murano glass with orange metal. Used good conditions, some signs of wear in the me...
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1950s Italian Vintage Barovier

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Metal

2000's Saphir Blue Twisted Murano Glass and Brass Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful vertical photo frame is purely in the vénitien glass manufacturing tradition.The technique uses to get this rich twisted rope effect is called "torciglione" and requi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Barovier

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco Barovier Pineapple Lamps
By Barovier
Located in Riverdale, NY
A pair of lovely and imposing Barovier Murano Pineapple form lamps from the 1930's. In period condition with original wiring and one petal broken off....
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Barovier

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Blown Glass

Barovier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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 Barovier furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 116 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by 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 VeArt, Sciolari Lighting, and Sergio Asti. Prices for Barovier furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $195 and can go as high as $38,480, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,781.

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