Barovier & Toso Glass Identification Guide + Gallery

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Barovier & Toso was formed in 1936 with the merge of two glasshouses - Vetreria Artistica Barovier, and Ferro Toso. the company was first known as Ferro Toso Vetrerie Artistiche Riunite S.A. up until 1942, and then Barovier & Toso. Chief designer Ercole Barovier created many well known designs, including Crepuscolo, Brillantati, Zebrati, Acanto, and of course the popular ribbed design Cordonato d'Oro, usually made in red glass with gold leaf inclusions. The company still exists today.

Sources: 20th Century Factory Glass by Lesley Jackson.

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Barovier & Toso Gold Leaf Murano Glass Bowl - Signed

A clear Murano glass ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions, encased bubbles and green spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso, signed.

Barovier & Toso Gold Leaf Murano Glass Bowl - Signed

Signature reads "Barovier & Toso, Murano".

Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Leaf Blue Glass Bowl

A clear Murano glass ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions, encased bubbles and blue spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso 'Graffito' Murano Gold Leaf Purple Glass Bowl

A clear Murano glass "Graffito" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions, encased bubbles and purple spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso 'Graffati' Murano Gold Leaf Purple Glass Bowl

A clear Murano glass "Graffito" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and purple spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso 'Zebrati' Murano Gold Leaf Glass Bowl

A clear Murano glass "Zebrati" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and brown spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso 'Zebrati' Murano Gold Leaf Glass Bowl

A clear Murano glass "Zebrati" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and brown spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso 'Zebrati' Murano Gold Leaf Glass Bowl

A clear Murano glass "Zebrati" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and red spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato d'Oro Gold Leaf Glass Bird

A clear Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" bird sculpture with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato Oro Gold Leaf Red Glass Vase

A red Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" vase with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato Oro Gold Leaf Glass Vase

A clear and green Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" vase with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato d'Oro Gold Leaf Glass Bowl/Vase

A red Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" posy vase or bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato d'Oro Gold Leaf Glass Bowl

An orangey red Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato d'Oro Gold Leaf Glass Bowl

A clear and purple Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato d'Oro Gold Leaf Glass Bowl

A clear Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato d'Oro Gold Leaf Glass Bowl

A clear and red Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato d'Oro Gold Leaf Glass Bowl

A clear and green Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato d'Oro Gold Leaf Glass Bowl

A clear and purple Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato Oro Gold Leaf Pink Glass Lamp

A pink and clear Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" lamp with gold leaf inclusions and encased bubbles. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Vintage Cordonato Oro Gold Leaf Glass Vase

A clear and green Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" vase with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Green & Gold Leaf Glass Bowl

A green and clear Murano glass ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and encased bubbles. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Leaf Bullicante Green Glass Bowl

A green and clear Murano glass ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and encased bubbles. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Leaf Bullicante Glass Bowl

A clear Murano glass ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and encased bubbles. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Leaf Bullicante Blue Glass Bowl

A blue and clear Murano glass ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and encased bubbles. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano 50s Cordonato Oro Gold Leaf Red Glass Vase

A clear and red Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" vase with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato d'Oro Gold Leaf Glass Bird

A red and clear Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" bird bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Leaf Bullicante Pink Glass Vase

A clear and pink Murano glass vase with gold leaf inclusions and bubbles. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso Murano Pink Glass Shell Bowl - Signed

A pink Murano glass shell shaped ashtray bowl. Made by Barovier & Toso, signed and labelled.

Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Leaf Blue Glass Bird Sculpture

A blue Murano glass bird sculpture with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso, these birds can be found with labels used by Barovier between 1955 - 1970.

Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Leaf Pink Glass Bird Sculpture

A pink Murano glass bird sculpture with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso, these birds can be found with labels used by Barovier between 1955 - 1970.

Barovier & Toso 'Zebrati' Murano Gold Leaf Glass Bowl

A clear Murano glass "Zebrati" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions, encased bubbles and green spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.

Barovier & Toso 'Zebrati' Murano Gold Leaf Purple Glass Bowl

A clear Murano glass "Zebrati" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions, encased bubbles and purple spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.


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References

For more information on Barovier & Toso glass, check out the following resources:

Books


The Art of the Barovier Glassmakers in Murano, 1866-1972 | ISBN 978-8877431271


ITALIAN GLASS (Schiffer Book for Collectors with Price Guide) | ISBN 978-0764319297


20th Century Factory Glass | ISBN 978-1857322675

Websites

www.barovier.com