Barovier & Toso Italy, ca. 1954 Pitcher-shaped vase in heavily iridized glass 10" h (25.5cm)
The Brutalist design aesthetic was immensely popularity in nearly every area of applied arts during the Mid-Century period, and Muranese glass designers naturally offered their own takes on that design style. This vase, in its wonderful asymmetrical form, is an example designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. It is executed in light brown glass with a heavily iridized surface. It features a tooled handle with a large, pierced section.
Very good condition. A few scratches to the body. There are bubbles and tiny flaws within the glass from the manufacturing process, adding to the Brutalist nature.
Reference: Art of the Barovier Glassmakers in Murano 1866-1972, Barovier, p. 162 illustrates series and p. 159 illustrates related form.
