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Located just a stone’s throw from the historic seat of the company, the new Palazzo Barovier & Toso showroom is housed in an original 1920s Venetian palazzo, carefully renovated and sumptuously restored by Calvi Brambilla Architects.
For centuries, the island of Murano in Italy has been home to the most famous glassmakers in the world. On the banks of the historic Rio Dei Vetrei canal, Barovier & Toso with a legacy that dates back to 1295 is making history once again with a veritable temple of luxury where visitors can admire the majesty of its creations. The space celebrates not only the revered glassmaker’s 726-year tradition of skills and craftsmanship, but serves as a showcase of its most exquisite creations.
Meet Barovier&Toso, the Royals-Adored Lighting Brand That Dates Back to the 13th Century Veranda 3 days ago Lauren Wicks © Courtesy of Barovier&Toso The storied luxury Italian lighting company is one of the oldest brands in the world.
Few brands that are still in existence today can date themselves back before the Italian Renaissance, but Murano, Italy-based lighting company, Barovier&Toso, is one such brand. Founded in 1295 by the Barovier family, the company leaves a legacy as storied and prestigious as its 700-year-history.
The original company, as founded by the Baroviers, cemented itself in the early 15th century when the Italian Renaissance was in full-swing. Angelo Barovier, known as The Elder, was a true Renaissance man and channeled his passion for art and science into revolutionary and beautiful new glassmaking techniques. One of his crowning achievements was the development of cristallino, or clear, glass, which was such a pure and transpare
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Few brands that are still in existence today can date themselves back before the Italian Renaissance, but Murano, Italy-based lighting company, Barovier&Toso, is one such brand. Founded in 1295 by the Barovier family, the company leaves a legacy as storied and prestigious as its 700-year-history.
The original company, as founded by the Baroviers, cemented itself in the early 15th century when the Italian Renaissance was in full-swing. Angelo Barovier, known as The Elder, was a true Renaissance man and channeled his passion for art and science into revolutionary and beautiful new glassmaking techniques. One of his crowning achievements was the development of cristallino, or clear, glass, which was such a pure and transparent glass that the he was granted an exclusive patent by the Republic of Venice. His fame in the glass industry was akin to Michelangelo s or Leonardo Da Vinci s in the realms of sculpture and painting.
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