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Art Deco twisted glass chandelier, Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, circa 1940

Creator: Barovier & Toso -Ercole Barovier
Offered by: Galerie Canavèse

Description
Art Deco chandelier by Barovier & Toso, based on a design by Ercole Barovier. Chrome-plated brass structure and accessories, the central suspension arm and the body of the chandelier are made of twisted Murano glass. Four lights. The faceted glass bead light covers were added later and are removable.

Lenght: 70 cm (27.56 inches)
Width: 25 cm (9.85 inches)
Height: 100 cm (39.4 inches - 3.28 feet)

Story
Barovier & Toso is an Italian company specializing in Murano glassware (Venice). It has always been owned and managed by the Barovier family. Founded in 1295, its history is linked to that of the Republic of Venice.

Barovier & Toso is, until 2015, the fifth oldest family business in the world and still in operation.

Ercole Barovier (1889-1972), designer and chemist, designed more than 25,000 objects, the sketches of which are preserved in the company archives. In 1936, the Barovier family joined forces with the Toso family, also Venetian glassmakers. In 2015, Jacopo Barovier decided to sell 80% of the company's shares to Rinaldo Invernizzi, while none of his sons, nor those of Toso, wanted to take over the business. However, he remains CEO of the company.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Twisted Murano glass, chrome-plated brass
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1940
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco
Incollect Reference #:	773806

Dimensions

W.	27.56 in;	H.	39.37 in;	D.	9.84 in;
W.	70 cm;	H.	100 cm;	D.	25 cm;

Message from Seller:

Catherine Canavese is an expert from the "Compagnie Nationale des Experts." She is an astute antique dealer and offers to connoisseurs, dealers and private customers a curated selection of objects, furniture, sculptures, lamps and decorative elements of the XIXth up to the XXIth century, all original and of the best quality. The gallery has been in operation since 2001.