Barovier & Toso Flush Mount with Gold Leaf Crystal Glass Petals

Barovier&Toso, ceiling light, brass, crystal glass with gold leaf, Italy, 1980s

An elegant flush mount by Barovier & Toso, expertly crafted in Italy from finely textured crystal glass applied with gold leaf. The sculptural shade is composed of radiating leaf-shaped elements, creating a refined organic form that beautifully diffuses the light while showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship for which the Murano glassmaker is renowned.

Founded in 1295 on the island of Murano (Venice, Italy), where it remains based today, the studio is dedicated to preserving and innovating the art of blown glass. Barovier&Toso’s creations are unique works, crafted from Venetian mouth-blown crystal and meticulously shaped by master artisans in Murano. These artisans uphold a centuries-old tradition, passed down through generations. In 1455, Angelo Barovier was granted an exclusive decree by the Republic of Venice to produce “Cristallo Veneziano” (Venetian Crystal), cementing the studio’s legacy in glassmaking history.