There is an art to bringing heritage into a contemporary home without making it feel rooted in the past. It lies in the ability to let craftsmanship, material and form speak for themselves, creating interiors that feel collected rather than decorated, the home brings together two distinctive expressions of Venetian glassmaking by Barovier & Toso. Here, lighting does more than complete the interiors; it becomes an integral part of their visual identity, adding character, texture and a sense of quiet grandeur.
Project Name: Marta Floor Lamp and Samurai Table Lamp
Studio Name: Mr. Light Illumination
Taking centre stage is the Marta Floor Lamp by Barovier & Toso available at Mr. Light Illumination, a design defined by its graceful verticality and intricate material detailing. Its slender stem carries a sequence of Venetian crystal spheres, each worked using the traditional corteccia technique, in which hot glass is shaped and blown to create an irregular, bark like surface. The resulting texture lends the crystal a remarkable depth, allowing it to catch, reflect and gently diffuse light.
There is an almost jewellery like quality to Marta, where each glass element contributes to a composition that feels delicate yet visually distinctive. Complementing it is the Samurai Table Lamp by Barovier & Toso available at Mr. Light Illumination, a more architectural expression of the brand’s glassmaking heritage. Originally conceived by Angelo Barovier in 1966, its distinctive ribbed, pyramid inspired silhouette draws on the strength and sculptural possibilities of Venetian crystal. Crafted from substantial volumes of glass, Samurai brings a compelling sense of solidity and form, creating a striking counterpoint to Marta’s elegant proportions.
Together, they demonstrate how decorative lighting can introduce contrast without disrupting the harmony of an interior. The interplay of transparency, texture and reflection also highlights the enduring appeal of Murano glass, a material whose beauty lies as much in the skill behind its making as in the way it transforms its surroundings. These are not simply functional additions to a room, but objects that invite closer attention and become part of the home’s larger design narrative.
At a time when contemporary interiors are increasingly embracing individuality, craftsmanship and pieces with a sense of permanence, Marta and Samurai offer a compelling reminder of the value of design that transcends trends. They bring the legacy of Venetian glassmaking into a modern residential setting, where tradition is neither replicated nor preserved behind glass, but experienced as part of everyday living. Available at Mr. Light Illumination, the two designs by Barovier & Toso celebrate a form of luxury that is rooted in artistry, material integrity and the ability of a thoughtfully chosen light to make a space feel truly distinctive.
