Barovier Chandelier In Murano Glass

Chandelier in Murano glass and brass by Ercole Bavorier and Toso, hand blown. 1 light.

Price: 1900 euros

Dimensions:
Height 70 cm
Width 40 cm

Circa: 1940

Artist: Ercole Barovier was born on Murano, an island near Venice, in 1889. He began working in his family's glass workshop at the he was 20 years old and quickly developed exceptional skills in glass design and production. He has worked with many renowned artists and designers during his career, including Gio Ponti, Carlo Scarpa and Fulvio Bianconi. Barovier was the head of the Barovier & Toso company, founded in 1936, which became one of the most important glass production companies in Murano. He was also a pioneer in using new techniques and technologies to produce unique and innovative glass pieces. Notably, he was the first to use machines to produce glass of different colors at once, a technique that revolutionized the glass industry. Ercole Barovier died in 1974, but his legacy continues to influence the glass and design industry to this day. His works are exhibited in many prestigious museums around the world, and are highly sought after by collectors.

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