The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art.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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Vintage Murano Glass Vase Royal Blue with Gold by Barovier, 1960s
By Barovier
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This vintage Murano glass vase by Barovier from the 1960s is an impressive example of Italian art glass, combining a deep royal blue color with delicate gold particles suspended thro...
Murano Glass
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...
Gold Leaf
Mint Condition Murano Barovier Black & Green Mount Blown Glass Art Vase
By Barovier
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful mouth blown art glass vase from the midcentury era. If you are looking for unique and truly decorative works of art to grace your living space then this midcentury era, Italian vase could be the perfect addition to your collection. This entirely handcrafted and mouth blown work of beauty by Barovier has the most amazing organic design and coloring and it will always draw people's attention. This combination of black, green and transparent glass is unlike anything we ever saw and it looks like something organical that you would find on a seabed or on a tropical island somewhere. Also because of its good size this Italian workmanship gem will never fail to impress. If you can already see it on your side...
Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass
Barovier Fenicia Bowl, Murano Art Glass, Circa 1900, Colorful Design
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This rare Fenicia bowl by Barovier, created in Murano, Italy, circa 1900, is a refined example of early twentieth-century Venetian glass artistry. Despite its compact dimensions, the...
Art Glass
$1,736Sale Price|20% Off
Bowl Murano Barovier Zebrato 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Design Gold Powder
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bowl Murano Barovier Zebrato 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian design gold powder.
Murano Glass
Art Deco Iridescent Shell Bowl by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Italy 30s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier
Located in Lucija, SI
Elegant shell bowl designed and made by Ercole Barovier of the 1930s. The bowl is made with iridescent technique, in fact the whole object is made of iridescent murano glass in the s...
Murano Glass
$1,827Sale Price|20% Off
Barovier vase in bulging Murano glass from 1940
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, IT
Striking cobalt blue Murano glass bullicant showcases a sophisticated bell shape, embellished with elegant scrolling handles in contrasting clear Murano glass. This luxurious combina...
Murano Glass, Stained Glass
1950s Barovier Orange Striped Murano Glass Flower Shaped Bowl
By Barovier
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Hand-blown in the shape of a flower with pink zebra stripes and iridescent golden glass, this 1950s piece is still in very good condition. It was designed and made by Barovier & ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Art Glass Vase Cordonato d'Oro Ropes of Gold Emerald Green
By Barovier&Toso, Barovier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and spectacular Barovier Toso Murano art glass vase designed in the Cordonato d'Oro - Ropes of Gold technique. Hand made on the Venetian island of Murano in Italy. This exquisit...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Barovier rare Murano glass gold flecks vase .
By Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great early mid century Barovier Murano gold flecks vase .
Murano Glass
Barovier vase in Murano glass with gold dust 1960 Italy
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano Glass Vase with Gold Dust by Barovier 1960 Italy
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Big Vase by Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier, Italy 1937
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C., Barovier&Toso, Ferro Toso Barovier, 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...
Murano Glass
Mid-century Ribbed Barovier Bullicante Green & Gold Murano Art Glass Vase
By Barovier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Murano art glass vase. By Barovier & Toso. In a ribbed Bullicante trumpet form in green glass with captured bubbles and gold f...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pop Art Photo Holder In Murano Glass By Barovier 1970s
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, IT
Pop art photo holder in Murano glass by Barovier 1970s Intact and in good condition, internal measurement for photography 18 cm x 24 cm. External measurements 25cm x 31cm.
Murano Glass
Large Murano Bird by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular bird in flight sculpture made in Murano, Italy by Barovier. This impressive glass sculpture is in perfect condition, free of damage, or repairs. the organic clear glass p...
Art Glass
Gold Murano Glass Shark Sculpture by Barovier, Italy, 1950s
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century gold Murano glass shark on clear glass stylized rock base. Barovier, Italy.
Murano Glass
Barovier Mid-Century Modern Vide Poche, Blown Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Chic white murano glass vessel with gold fleck inclusion interior. Great as a desk accessory or soap dish.
Blown Glass
Barovier and Toso Barbarico Vase
By Barovier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine double neck form. Slight irradiance. period paper label.
Glass
Murano Glass Box by Barovier & Toso, Hinged, Gold Inclusions, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Murano Glass Box by Barovier & Toso, Hinged, Gold Inclusions, Italy, 1960s. Finely handcrafted rectangular translucent glass box, decorated with gold bubble inclusions.
Brass
A 1950s Barovier Bullicante Clear Murano Glass Oval Bowl
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A bullicante murano glass bowl manufactured in Venice in the Fifties by Barovier, the oval bowl has two fruits on the sides. This Bowl is a fine example of the exquisite craftsmanshi...
Murano Glass
Barovier Pink, Teal Vide Poche
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Unique Muyrano Glass Vide Poche catch all in a mauve/pink contrasted by a Teal center.
Murano Glass
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.
Murano 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.
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Barovier Graffito Glass Charger Bowl & 22K Gold
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare large Murano glass charger bowl (or decorative plate) from the Barovier & Toso glassworks, dating to the Mid-Century period (li...
Glass
Barovier and Toso Eugeno Vase
By Barovier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Eugeneo line was introduced in 1951. The appearance was created by the coloring of the glass with an unmelted technique.
Art Glass
$495Sale Price|41% Off
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.
Art Glass
Pair of Large Black Murano Vases by Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of large black Murano vases by Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1970s. Both are signed and have the original labels on them. Hard to find as a pair. We ...
Murano Glass
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Glass Spira Aurata Vase, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Art Glass 'Spira Aurata Striato Vase' by Ercole Barovier, Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1966. Spira Aurata series oval-section conical vase in blown glass with polychrome garnet, r...
Gold Leaf
A.V.E.M. Large Hand Blown Glass with Red and Yellow Murrhines, 1950s
By Murano 5
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large hand blown vase in Pulegoso glass with yellow and red murrhines by Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1950s.
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass Pedestal Bowl or Centerpiece
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Mid-Century Modern art glass footed compote is unsigned but presumed to have been made in Italy in circa 1969. The bowl is done in multicolored swirls of red, brown, blue,...
Art Glass
$1,473
H 2.76 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Bullicante Art Glass Ribbed Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing hand blown Cordonato D' Oro Bullicante soft green Murano glass ribbed bowl / ashtray. Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1930s This striking decorative bowl is heavi...
Gold Leaf
Modern Italian Murano Barovier Toso Art Glass Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful attributed to Barovier e Toso, small and substantial Modern Italian Murano art glass vase with a controlled bubble design and a pink 'Ombre' coloring with shimmering g...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Green, Organic Modern, Circa Mid-20th Century
By Angelo Seguso, Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural Italian Murano art glass bowl in a saturated green hue, executed with a controlled bubble interior and an Organic Modern silhouette, circa mid‑20th century, Italy. The f...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Murano "Polveri" Bowl Vetreria Archimede Seguso, ca. 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Murano "Polveri" Bowl Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1950s A large Venetian art glass bowl of the Polveri series introduced by Archimed...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Opalescent Murano Glass Bowl by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Glasgow, GB
Murano Glass Bowl ‘A Grosse Costolature’ by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940s This Murano glass bowl by Ercole Barovier was produced in the 1940s as part of the ...
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Pezzato Art Glass Ashtray by Barovier & Toso 1950s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Pezzato Art Glass Ashtray by Barovier & Toso 1950s A heavy Murano art glass ashtray designed by Ercole Barovier and manufactured by Barovier & Toso, Italy circa 1950s. Heavy hot moulded glass internally decorated with opaline and light green glass plates...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,371
H 8.08 in Dm 5.52 in
Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This marvelous decorative piece was realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. In fabulous ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Unavailable|$899
H 11.5 in W 8.5 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Aqua Blue Murano Vase Attributed to Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern art glass vase has no markings, but it believed to have been made in Murano Italy and is consistent with the work of Barovier. This thick aqua blue vase...
Art Glass
$1,965
H 4.14 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso 'A Grosse Costolature' Bowl 1942
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso 'A Grosse Costolature' Bowl 1942 A large shell shaped 'A Grosse Costolature' bowl in heavy iridescent Murano glass. Designed by Ercole Barovier an...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Glass Spira Aurata Vase, 1960s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Art Glass 'Spira Aurata Striato Vase' by Ercole Barovier, Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1966. Spira Aurata series oval-section drop vase in blown green-blue glass with polychrome ga...
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase by Barovier&Toso, Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass Vase by Barovier and Toso in Murano Additional Information: Material: Glass Style: Mid century, Italian Produced by Barovier & Toso in Murano, Italy Dimensions (W x D x H): 20...
Glass
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H 10.63 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
1970s Barovier & Toso Signed Pink & White Murano Glass Vase and Bowl
By Barovier
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This 1970s Barovier & Toso Murano glass set pairs a signed vase with a matching bowl, both worked in delicate pink and white canne. The finely applied filigree lines create a sof...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Rostratto Barovier Bud Vase with Top
By Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Rostratto glass bud vase by Barovier from Italy, 1940s. Petite hand blown glass bud vase with intricate spikey detail and glass top. Original glass shows nice age, patina, an...
Blown Glass
Italian Rostratto Barovier Bud Vase
By Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Rostratto glass bud vase by Barovier from Italy, 1940s. Petite hand blown glass bud vase with intricate spikey detail and fluted rim. Original glass shows nice age, patina, a...
Blown Glass
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H 3 in W 3 in D 5 in
Ercole Barovier Toso Efeso Murano Glass Bird Dove Pigeon Figurine Sculpture Blue
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier, Barovier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and unusual art glass bird sculpture or paperweight designed by Ercole Barovier for the murano glass manufacturer of Barovier Toso. This exquisite art glass sculpture of a bir...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Bowl by Barovier & Toso, Pink & White Stripes, 1970
By Barovier
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A gentle pink and white spiral bowl hand-blown in Murano in the 1970s by Barovier & Toso. In good condition, a beautiful collectors piece.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 1.19 in
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...
Brass
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...
Art Glass
1960 Ercole Barovier Gold Murano Glass Italian Bowl
By Barovier
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An exceptional Barovier 1960s Murano glass bowl with extraordinary gold pattern blown int the peach glass. This very beautiful hand-blown collector's item is in good condition.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
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, ...
Murano Glass
1940s Ercole Barovier Zebra Bowl
By Barovier
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An extraordinary example of an Ercole Barovier pale green turquoise murano glass bowl with concentric gold zebratta stripes throughout. This hand-blown zebratta bowl is a rare pale t...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1980s Carlo Moretti Hand-blown Glass Apple
By Barovier
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautiful pale green hand-blown Murano glass apple by design house Carlo Moretti. This very pretty piece is in great condition and makes for a perfect gift or display piece. The Ca...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 1.19 in
2000's Milky White 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 used to get this rich twisted rope effect is called "torciglione" and requi...
Brass
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H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 1.19 in
2000's Amber Gold 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 used to get this rich twisted rope effect is called "torciglione" and requi...
Brass
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H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 1.19 in
2000's Orange 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...
Brass
Barovier Torcello 1940 Murano Glass and Brass Photo Frame Signed
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Barovier Photo Frame in Murano Glass and Brass 1940 Signed
Brass