Bowl or Ashtray, blue transparent glass, Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1960s.
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This bowl or ashtray from the 1960s, created by the renowned Italian manufacturer Barovier & Toso, exemplifies the mastery of Murano glassmaking in the mid-century modern era. With dimensions of 10 × 10 × 4.5 cm, the piece is crafted from thick cobalt blue glass that gently transitions to clear at the edges, creating a fluid color gradient. The signature bullicante technique—regularly arranged, controlled air bubbles embedded within the thick glass—adds visual depth and subtle lightness, making each example unique. The form is organic and irregular, featuring three softly sculpted dips and asymmetrical, undulating edges characteristic of Murano designs from this period. The glossy surface is smooth, with no visible seams, attesting to the high level of craftsmanship. Condition: excellent, with no visible signs of wear or restoration.
The glass tells its own story—a voice from the 1960s, when Murano workshops in Italy experimented boldly with color, light, and air encased in transparent mass. Each bullicante bubble appears as a captured moment, while the cool blue hue evokes the depth of the Venetian lagoon beneath a twilight sky. Organic lines and soft transitions of light create a sense of movement, as if the form were a wave paused in time—ready to reflect the light and shadows of its surroundings, and the history of Murano glass masters.
This bowl is best displayed on a low console or coffee table made of natural wood, where its cobalt glass will contrast beautifully with the warmth of the material. It can be paired with other Italian objects from the 1960s, such as minimalist candleholders or sculpted ceramics, to highlight its modernist origins. The piece functions both as a
DIMENSION
Height4 cm
Width10 cm
Length10 cm
Dimension details
Length10 cm
Height4 cm
Width10 cm
Weight2 kg
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