Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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The Barovier dynasty began in 1295, when Jacobello Barovier, mentioned in historical documents as a master glassblower, began pinching, cutting, blowing and twisting a molten mixture of sand and minerals into incandescent works of art.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 lantern Murano glass parts in brass 1940s Italy
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Lantern Chandelier in Murano Glass and Brass
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Charming chandelier hanging lamp, Murano glass, by Barovier, 1940s Murano Italy
By Barovier
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful ceiling hanging lamp, chandelier, made of hand-blown glass and bronze, made by the famous Barovier glass factory in Murano, Italy, in the 1940s.
The lamp impresses with it...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
Barovier 1940 Large Elegant Chandelier in Murano Glass and Brass
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Murano glass and brass shuttle chandelier Barovier design 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Amazing Art Deco Ninfea 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.
Cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. In ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown 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 by Barovier & Toso
Timeless elegance for your interior.
Excellent vintage condition.
We can wire the frame...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Unique Pair of Large Murano Chandeliers made by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970-1979
By Barovier
Located in Lisse, NL
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown 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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Overwhelming Art Deco Ninfea Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Superb hand blown Ninfea Murano glass chandelier on two levels by Ercole Barovier. Cascade of precious hand blown leaves.
Timeless elegance for your interior.
Excellent vintage c...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Fully Restored 1930s Barovier Brass & Murano Glass Pendant, Italy
By Barovier&Toso, Barovier, Venini, Ercole Barovier
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning, fully restored, 1930s Italian Art Deco Pendant By Barovier & Toso. Made of Murano Glass, hand made in Venice, Italy, this fixture features a polished brass frame, wrapped i...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Art Glass, Murano 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 Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Elegant Barovier Hand Blown Glass Pendant Lantern, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Barovier hand blown glass pendant lantern with a precious "pulegoso" cup 1940s.
Three E 14 light bulbs.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Murano Glass Tobacco Colored Chandelier by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass tobacco colored chandelier by Barovier from Venice, Italy. This piece has 12 branches on two levels and alternates between the tobacco...
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2010s Italian Modern Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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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. Cascade of precious iridescent hand blown leaves.
Timeless eleganc...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Art Deco Pink Ninfea Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Charming Pink hand blown Murano glass chandelier.
Excellent vintage condition.
6 E 14 light bulbs.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Barovier Semi Flush Mount, Italy 1950
By Barovier
Located in Bronx, NY
Barovier glass chandelier, 1950 Italy.
Patinated metal frame holding 30 pieces of thick press glass, 20 original European Edison sockets tha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Barovier Ceiling Lamp with Gold Inclusion, Italy 1930s
By Barovier
Located in London, GB
Fantastic and fabulous Barovier and Toso Murano Italy art glass ceiling light. The rare lamp is made of 28 mouth-blown hand-formed leaf-form go...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Art Deco Pink Ninfea Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Charming Pink hand blown Murano glass chandelier.
Excellent vintage condition.
6 E 14 light bulbs.
Cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. In excellent vintage ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Vintage Barovier Murano Glass Flower Anemone Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier
Located in Paris, France
Beautiful Barovier & Toso ceiling light with four sockets and pink anemone flower in Murano glass handmade enhanced with gold, gilt frame.
Delicate,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Venetian Barovier Chandelier In Gilded Murano Glass, Italy, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Brussels, BE
Venetian Barovier chandelier in gilded murano glass - Italy 1940s.
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1940s Italian Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Barovier Brass and Murano Glass 1940s Made in Italy
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Barovier Brass and Murano Glass 1940s Made in Italy
height only glass cm.50
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Midcentury Italian Chandelier Curved Brass Murano Cup Satin Gold Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian chandelier curved brass Murano cup satin finish gold.
2 light bulbs E27 Max 100 watt each.
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1940s Italian Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Italian Chandelier with Murano Glass Cornucopias by Barovier, circa 1960
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italian chandelier Cornucopias by Barovier circa 1960, Murano glass and brass, in excellent condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barovier Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Barovier chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Barovier chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 30 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants by Barovier were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chandeliers and pendants by Angelo Brotto, Archimede Seguso, and Massimo Vignelli. Prices for Barovier chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $888 and can go as high as $38,480, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,881.
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