Mid-Century Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Light from Barovier & Toso, 1950s

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An exceptional mid-century Italian pendant light designed and produced by the prestigious Venetian glasshouse Barovier & Toso. Crafted in Murano … Read more An exceptional mid-century Italian pendant light designed and produced by the prestigious Venetian glasshouse Barovier & Toso. Crafted in Murano during the 1950s, this exquisite fixture features heavy, hand-blown clear glass elements mounted on a patinated brass frame. The design centres around a deeply fluted, scalloped glass bowl that holds a single light source.

Encasing the central bowl are three dramatic, sculptural glass scrolls stylised as organic leaves. These prominent glass components feature an intricately ribbed, textured pattern, characteristic of Ercole Barovier’s iconic mid-century mastery, which masterfully catches and refracts the light.

Suspended from a clean brass stem and finished with a delicate, petal-scalloped ceiling canopy. Details

Dimensions

Total height with stem: 65cm

Height, glass body only: 40cm

Diameter: 30cm

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition, Glass components: All hand-blown Barovier & Toso glass elements are in premium structural condition, free of chips or cracks. Tiny nibbles to the central part of the bowl, which cannot be seen. Metalwork: The original brass elements retain a warm, authentic age-earned patina with light surface oxidation and minor tarnishing. Newly rewired. As with all vintage premium lighting fixtures, we advise having them inspected and installed by a certified professional electrician. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition report. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less