The Barovier family of Venetian glassmakers can trace their history back to the 13th century, and in 1884, Giovanni (1839 - 1908) together with nephews Benedetto (1857-1930), Giuseppe (1863-1942) and Benvenuto (1855-1932), all members of the Barovier family founded the Murano glassworks that became Artisti Barovier in 1890.

In 1919 Benvenuto's sons, Ercole (1889-1974) and Nicolo, and Giuseppe's son, Napoleone, joined the firm, creating the Vetreria Artistica Barovier, that was remarkable for its blown glass animals and murrine vases.

In 1919 Benvenuto's sons, Ercole (1889-1974) and Nicolo, and Giuseppe's son, Napoleone, joined the firm, creating the Vetreria Artistica Barovier, that became known its blown glass animals, murrine vases and, by 1929, the Primavera series of art deco style elegant vases in white glass with black handles.

Ercole Barovier took over as the artistic director of the company after World War I and more...

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Barovier & Toso vintage Murano glass table lamp base with…

Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamp Base with Aventurina Gold

Barovier & Toso vintage Murano glass table lamp base with aventurina gold inclusions, mid 20th century, 40 cm high

Barovier & Toso Murano glass table lamp base, circa 1950s, 50…

1950s Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Table Lamp Base

Barovier & Toso Murano glass table lamp base, circa 1950s, 50 cm high

Barovier & Toso Murano pink glass table lamp base with gold…

Pink and Gold Murano Glass Table Lamp Base

Barovier & Toso Murano pink glass table lamp base with gold inclusions, resting on four feet, 47 cm high overall

Barovier & Toso Murano aventurina glass table lamp base, circa…

1950s Murano Aventurina Glass Table Lamp Base

Barovier & Toso Murano aventurina glass table lamp base, circa 1950s, 51 cm high overall

Barovier & Toso candle holder, Murano glass with gold inclusion.…

Murano Glass Candle Holder with Gold Inclusion by Barovier & Toso

Barovier & Toso candle holder, Murano glass with gold inclusion. Hollow twisted stem and arms. Italy, c 1940s, 13 cm high, 23 cm wide, 13 cm deep.

Barovier & Toso ceiling light, linear ceiling light of four…

Barovier & Toso Linear Glass Ceiling Light

Barovier & Toso ceiling light, linear ceiling light of four glass shades resting on glass plinth. Curved brass hardware. Italy, c 1930s, 122 cm high, 84 cm wide, 15 cm deep.

Lamp in the manner of Barovier &, Toso, a magnificent large…

Rostrato Hand Blown Glass Lamp in Barovier & Toso Style

Lamp in the manner of Barovier &, Toso, a magnificent large Rostrato style hand blown glass lamp. The technique of Rostrato takes a long time to master and derives from the latin meaning beak or pointe, Italy, c 2000s, 45 cm high, 32 cm deep

A large Two-Tiered Venetian chandelier, by Barovier & Toso, the…

Barovier & Toso Two-Tiered Venetian Chandelier

A large Two-Tiered Venetian chandelier, by Barovier & Toso, the central column emanating moulded leaves and flowers above six S-form branches with alternating leaves, and a larger lower tier of conforming design emanating ten branches, accented throughout…

Barovier & Toso 'Rostrato' pair of lamps, glass with linen…

Barovier & Toso 'Rostrato' Glass Lamps with Linen Shades

Barovier & Toso 'Rostrato' pair of lamps, glass with linen shades. Italy, c 1950s, 43 cm high, 16 cm deep

Giusto Toso (Italian) for Barovier & Toso, table lamp, blown…

Italian Speckle Glass Table Lamp by Barovier & Toso

Giusto Toso (Italian) for Barovier & Toso, table lamp, blown speckle-coloured glass, and metal parts, retains studio's label.

Barovier & Toso Murano glass comport and matching candlesticks,…

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Comport & Candlesticks Set

Barovier & Toso Murano glass comport and matching candlesticks, circa 1950, (3 items), remains of original paper labels, the comport 17 cm high, 24 cm diameter, the candlesticks 24 cm high

Barovier & Toso Spira Aurata table lamp designed by Ercole…

Barovier & Toso Spira Aurata Table Lamp

Barovier & Toso Spira Aurata table lamp designed by Ercole Barovier, circa 1966, circular silver label A.A. Murano, 72 cm high with the shade

Barovier & Toso (attributed) stunning pair of Murano glass wall…

Murano Glass Wall Lights with Grape and Leaf Adornments

Barovier & Toso (attributed) stunning pair of Murano glass wall lights adorned with grapes and leaves, circa 1940s, original foil labels Genuine Murano Glass, Made In Italy and Made In Italy, plus original Farmers & Co. Sydney retailers label. Established…

An Art Deco Murano glass chandelier, Barovier and Toso, circa…

Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier with Textured Leaf Throngs

An Art Deco Murano glass chandelier, Barovier and Toso, circa 1930, the air bubble controlled dish eminating fifteen textured glass leaf throngs, approximately 104 cm long

Barovier & Toso Murano glass, gold-flecked electric lamp base,…

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Electric Lamp Base

Barovier & Toso Murano glass, gold-flecked electric lamp base, circa 1930s, 53 cm tall.

Attributed to Barovier & Toso pair of lamps Copdonato d'oro…

Barovier & Toso Gold Glass Lamps

Attributed to Barovier & Toso pair of lamps Copdonato d'oro technique, Italy c 1950s, 90 cm high, 51 cm deep

After Barovier & Toso floor lamp glass, metal and plastic,…

Barovier & Toso Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s

After Barovier & Toso floor lamp glass, metal and plastic, Italy c 1950s, 196 cm high, 57 cm wide

Barovier & Toso table lamp, Cristatto glass, Italy, c 1950s, 87…

Barovier & Toso Cristatto Glass Table Lamp (9 words)

Barovier & Toso table lamp, Cristatto glass, Italy, c 1950s, 87 cm high, 40 cm deep

Attributed to Ercole Barovier (Italian, 1889-1972), Cactus'…

Cactus Glass Table Lamp

Attributed to Ercole Barovier (Italian, 1889-1972), Cactus' glass table lamp, c. 1940, executed by Barovier & Toso, clear rostrato glass, height 23 cm

Ercole Barovier Murano glass ceiling light for Barovier & Toso,…

Barovier Murano Glass Ceiling Light, 1960s

Ercole Barovier Murano glass ceiling light for Barovier & Toso, Tessere technique, Italy, c 1960s, 18 cm high, 70 cm deep

Barovier & Toso, Valiant' Nine Light Chandelier, hand-blown…

Grey Glass Chandelier with Spare Branch

Barovier & Toso, Valiant' Nine Light Chandelier, hand-blown grey glass, with one spare branch, height 107 cm

Barovier & Toso. Alexandria chandelier, designed 2008 hand…

Hand blown blue glass chandelier with silk shades

Barovier & Toso. Alexandria chandelier, designed 2008 hand blown blue glass eight-branch chandelier, with white silk shades, one spare branch

A good mid 20th century Barovier & Toso glass table lamp…

Restored Barovier & Toso Glass Table Lamp with Chip

A good mid 20th century Barovier & Toso glass table lamp restored chip to base