Barovier & Toso Vintage Furniture and Design

Barovier e Toso is one of the oldest glassworks still in production in Europe. The Barovier family has been documented as glassmakers on Murano since 1295: this is the Murano glass family par excellence. In 1936 the Vetreria Artistica Barovier glassworks merged with Vetreria S.A.I.A.R. Ferro Toso to form today's Barovier e Toso, which under the artistic lead of Ercole Barovier (1889-1974) became one of the defining Murano manufacturers up to the 1970s.

Over four decades Ercole Barovier developed a series of technically revolutionary processes: Murrine Romane, Cordonato d'Oro (with fused gold leaf), Eugeneo (with an air-bubble pattern), Rugiadosi (with a finely granulated surface), Damasco and the Primavera series. Alongside these came collaborations with Carlo Scarpa (Battuto vases with a hand-ground matte surface), Ettore Sottsass and contemporary designers. The manufacturer is family-owned to this day and still produces at its original Murano site.

On the vintage market, Barovier e Toso vases and bowls from the 1930s to 70s are especially sought after, above all Ercole Barovier classics in Cordonato d'Oro, Eugeneo and Rugiadosi as well as Carlo Scarpa Battuto pieces. When you examine a piece, look for the workshop label (older Barovier marks up to 1990 as a paper label on the base), the original workshop engraving (signature “Barovier” or “Barovier & Toso”), the layer precision of the fused gold leaf or murrine, and an intact rim without regrinding.

  • curation, selection and active search

    Every product you find on 2nd home comes from our curation & quality process . This includes our vintage Barovier und Toso Möbel und Design

    Our team is constantly looking for trends and new items to offer you high-quality vintage and second-hand goods and lots of inspiration.

    And if you are looking for something specific, you can contact us at any time.

  • Delivery

    At 2nd home you don't have to wait long for delivery, our furniture , carpets ,

    Lights and decorative objects are available for immediate delivery. Another advantage when you buy vintage and second hand.

    For more information about shipping and delivery , see Returns & Refunds .

  • service

    At 2nd home we place great importance on quality and customer satisfaction. Although we offer vintage and second-hand furniture, we carefully inspect each piece.

    If you have any questions, our customer service will help you You can find further information about our buyer protection, guarantee and right of return in our cancellation policy .

  • sustainability

    By selling second-hand furniture, we promote reuse and reduce the consumption of resources. At the same time, we reduce CO2 emissions.

    You can find out more on our sustainability page.

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