Art Deco Twisted Glass Chandelier, Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, Circa 1940

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.