Description
Vintage Barovier & Toso 'Sidone' Table Lamp, Murano circa 1960s
A rare table lamp of the Sidone series designed by Ercole Barovier in 1957 and manufactured by Barovier & Toso, Murano around 1960s. The Sidone series is made of melted rectangular glass pieces (tessare) in white opaline glass with intermediate violet glass lines. The measures of the glass base are: 16.14' inches (41 cm) height and 8.66' inches (22 cm) diameter. It features two E27 European sockets. The lamp will be deassembled for shipping.
Barovier & Toso is the oldest Muranese glass manufactory founded in 1295. In the early 1900s Benvenuto Barovier, Vittorio Zecchin and Umberto Belotto designed a series of mosaik glasses in liberty style. In 1920 Ercole Barovier became artistic director. Under his direction Barovier, Barovier & Toso won numerous awards for their innovations. In 1930 the award-winning "Primavera" series was presented at the Venice Biennale. Barovier continued to produce innovative designs. Several of them became iconic status as there are the 'Lenti', 'Crepuscolo', 'Autunno Gemmato', 'Oriente', 'Rostrato', 'Tessere' and 'Barbarico' – just to name a few. The company became Ferro Toso Vetrerie Artistiche Riunite S.A in 1936 when Vetreria Artistica Barovier merged with Ferro Toso. In 1942, the company was renamed to Barovier & Toso. The company executed also designs of e. g. Matteo Thun, Giusto and Renato Toso, Toni Zuccheri and Sergio Asti. Today Barovier's main focus is on luxury lightnings.
Measures:
Height: 35.83" (91 cm)
Diameter: 17.72" (45 cm)
Literature Reference:
Marina Barovier, Art of the Barovier Glassmakers in Murano 1866-1972, Verona 1993, page 178
Attilia Dorigato, Ercole Barovier 1889-1974, Venezia 1989, page 102
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.
Dimensions:
Height: 35.83 in.
Width: 17.72 in.
Depth: 17.72 in.
Category: Table Lamps
Origin: Italy
Materials: Art Glass, Murano Glass, Venetian Glass
Creator: Brand: Barovier & Toso; Artist: Ercole Barovier; Designer: Ercole Barovier
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $250.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Berghülen, BW
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In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
A rare table lamp of the Sidone series designed by Ercole Barovier in 1957 and manufactured by Barovier & Toso, Murano around 1960s. The Sidone series is made of melted rectangular glass pieces (tessare) in white opaline glass with intermediate violet glass lines. The measures of the glass base are: 16.14' inches (41 cm) height and 8.66' inches (22 cm) diameter. It features two E27 European sockets. The lamp will be deassembled for shipping.
Barovier & Toso is the oldest Muranese glass manufactory founded in 1295. In the early 1900s Benvenuto Barovier, Vittorio Zecchin and Umberto Belotto designed a series of mosaik glasses in liberty style. In 1920 Ercole Barovier became artistic director. Under his direction Barovier, Barovier & Toso won numerous awards for their innovations. In 1930 the award-winning "Primavera" series was presented at the Venice Biennale. Barovier continued to produce innovative designs. Several of them became iconic status as there are the 'Lenti', 'Crepuscolo', 'Autunno Gemmato', 'Oriente', 'Rostrato', 'Tessere' and 'Barbarico' – just to name a few. The company became Ferro Toso Vetrerie Artistiche Riunite S.A in 1936 when Vetreria Artistica Barovier merged with Ferro Toso. In 1942, the company was renamed to Barovier & Toso. The company executed also designs of e. g. Matteo Thun, Giusto and Renato Toso, Toni Zuccheri and Sergio Asti. Today Barovier's main focus is on luxury lightnings.
Measures:
Height: 35.83" (91 cm)
Diameter: 17.72" (45 cm)
Literature Reference:
Marina Barovier, Art of the Barovier Glassmakers in Murano 1866-1972, Verona 1993, page 178
Attilia Dorigato, Ercole Barovier 1889-1974, Venezia 1989, page 102
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.
Dimensions:
Height: 35.83 in.
Width: 17.72 in.
Depth: 17.72 in.
Category: Table Lamps
Origin: Italy
Materials: Art Glass, Murano Glass, Venetian Glass
Creator: Brand: Barovier & Toso; Artist: Ercole Barovier; Designer: Ercole Barovier
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Vintage Barovier & Toso 'Sidone' Table Lamp, Murano Circa 1960s
Estimate $1,520-$4,550
Starting Price
$1,000
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Well Collected: Vintage, Art & Interiors II
May 22, 2026 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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