Pair of Barovier & Toso Murano Atmospheric Silver Leaf Glass Lamps, Late 20th C

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Pair of Barovier & Toso Murano Atmospheric Silver Leaf Glass Lamps
Italy, Late 20th Century

An elegant pair of Murano … Read more Pair of Barovier & Toso Murano Atmospheric Silver Leaf Glass Lamps
Italy, Late 20th Century

An elegant pair of Murano art glass lamps attributed to Barovier & Toso, executed in luminous white and silver leaf-infused glass with a sculptural stacked orb design inspired by the ethereal qualities of clouds, mist, and moonlight. Hand-blown in Venice, each lamp is composed of seven graduated segments rising from a broad circular base, creating a refined columnar silhouette rooted in Italian modernist design.

The glass possesses an extraordinary atmospheric quality, with suspended silver inclusions diffused throughout translucent white crystal, creating a soft cloud-like appearance rather than a sharp metallic texture. When illuminated, the lamps emit a gentle celestial glow with subtle iridescence and remarkable depth — an effect associated with sophisticated Murano pulegoso and silver leaf techniques developed by Venetian glassmakers during the mid-to-late 20th century.

Their sculptural presence is complemented by substantial polished nickel double-cluster fittings of high caliber, adding tailored modern contrast to the organic hand-blown forms. Newly wired with custom silver fabric cords and ready for installation.
Elegant and versatile, the lamps transition beautifully between contemporary, Palm Beach, Hollywood Regency, and refined minimalist interiors, functioning equally as atmospheric sculpture and functional lighting.

Display shades shown for presentation only and not included.

Dimensions
30 inches high to top of finial
20 inches high to top of glass body
6 inch diameter base See less