Barovier & Toso

BAROVIER & TOSO. Murano, Italy, 1970s.
Pair of glasses.
Glass.
Measurements: 30 x 24 cm (larger); 14 x 19 cm (smaller).
Pair of glasses made in Murano blown glass, with a delicate translucent blue tone and edges highlighted in more intense blue. The pieces stand out for their elegance and formal purity, representative of the refined and handcrafted design characteristic of the historic house of Barovier & Toso.
Barovier & Toso was formed in 1936 with the merger of two glass factories: Vetreria Artistica Barovier and Ferro Toso. The company was first known as Ferro Toso Vetrerie Artistiche Riunite SA until 1942 and then as 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.