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Decorative Alfredo Barbini Murano Fruit Bowl Centerpiece
Decorative Alfredo Barbini Murano Fruit Bowl Centerpiece

Decorative Alfredo Barbini Murano Fruit Bowl Centerpiece

$4,300

Decorative Alfredo Barbini Murano Fruit Bowl Centerpiece

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

Decorative Murano fruit and vegetable bowl centerpiece. Fruit and vegetables have gold swirl pattern. Bowl measures: 19.5" W x 5.5" H x 8.5" D.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Pink and Gold Flecks Murano Glass Bowl with Fruit
Alfredo Barbini Pink and Gold Flecks Murano Glass Bowl with Fruit

Alfredo Barbini Pink and Gold Flecks Murano Glass Bowl with Fruit

$1,450

Alfredo Barbini Pink and Gold Flecks Murano Glass Bowl with Fruit

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Hanover, MA

Pink and gold flecked Murano glass fruits with matching bowl by Alfredo Barbini (Italian, 1912 - 2007).  

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Gold Leaf

Barbini Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Fruit Bowl
Barbini Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Fruit Bowl

Barbini Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Fruit Bowl

$1,080Sale Price|20% Off

Barbini Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Fruit Bowl

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Use it as a catchall, or fruit bowl in the middle of a table. Mid-century era.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Italian Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Italian Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Italian Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece

$750

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Italian Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece

By Alfredo Barbini, Weil Ceramics and Glass

Located in Kissimmee, FL

The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. It is published in his catalog (referenced below).

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Venetian Murano Art Glass Pink and Green Figural Fruit Pear by Alfredo Barbini
Venetian Murano Art Glass Pink and Green Figural Fruit Pear by Alfredo Barbini

Venetian Murano Art Glass Pink and Green Figural Fruit Pear by Alfredo Barbini

$140Sale Price|20% Off

Venetian Murano Art Glass Pink and Green Figural Fruit Pear by Alfredo Barbini

By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in San Diego, CA

Exquisite Venetian Murano art glass pink and green hand blown figural pear by Alfredo Barbini. Great form and color. Has gold fleck throughout the pear. In excellent condition with n...

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Mid-20th Century Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends

$1,250 / set

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian Murano pear and peach fruit bookends or decorative object sculptures, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends Decorative Objects, Pair
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends Decorative Objects, Pair

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends Decorative Objects, Pair

$975 / set

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends Decorative Objects, Pair

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial set Italian Murano pear fruit and egg decorative art glass bookends or decorative objects with a controlled bubble design in the style of Italian designer...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Purple Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fig Banana Fruit Sculptures
Murano Purple Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fig Banana Fruit Sculptures

Murano Purple Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fig Banana Fruit Sculptures

$500 / set

Murano Purple Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fig Banana Fruit Sculptures

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage set of Murano hand blown purple and blue with gold flecks Italian art glass fig and banana figures / sculptures. The pieces are documented to designer Alfredo Barbi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Green Blue Gold Iridescent Italian Art Glass Apple Banana Fruit Sculpture
Murano Green Blue Gold Iridescent Italian Art Glass Apple Banana Fruit Sculpture

Murano Green Blue Gold Iridescent Italian Art Glass Apple Banana Fruit Sculpture

$600 / set

Murano Green Blue Gold Iridescent Italian Art Glass Apple Banana Fruit Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage set of Murano hand blown blue green iridescent and gold flecks Italian art glass apple and banana figures / sculptures. The pieces are documented to designer Alfred...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Copper Gold Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Banana Fruit Figures Sculpture
Murano Copper Gold Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Banana Fruit Figures Sculpture

Murano Copper Gold Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Banana Fruit Figures Sculpture

$500 / set

Murano Copper Gold Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Banana Fruit Figures Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage set of Murano hand blown cover aventurine and gold flecks Italian art glass pear, apple, and banana figures / sculptures. The pieces are documented to designer Alfr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano White Sky Blue Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Sculpture Paperweights
Murano White Sky Blue Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Sculpture Paperweights

Murano White Sky Blue Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Sculpture Paperweights

$400Sale Price / set|20% Off

Murano White Sky Blue Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Sculpture Paperweights

By Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright white and sky blue Italian art glass pear / apple fruit set. They are created in the style of designers Archimede Seguso and Alfredo Barbini.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Large Red, Pink Opaline Murano Glass Fruit Bowl circa 1980s
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Large Red, Pink Opaline Murano Glass Fruit Bowl circa 1980s

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Large Red, Pink Opaline Murano Glass Fruit Bowl circa 1980s

$6,500

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Large Red, Pink Opaline Murano Glass Fruit Bowl circa 1980s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Captured in an electrifying sapphire red with opaque alabaster cane rod elements - this bowl would make a create centrepiece or would be a wonderful statement piece or a stunning fru...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture
Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture

Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture

$300Sale Price|40% Off

Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Murano Bullicante Aventurine Murano glass pear sculpture by Alfredo Barbini. Each fruit-shaped sculpture features transparent and red glass, with the signature Bullicante technique c...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass

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Alfredo Barbini Two Pieces of Venetian Glass Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Two Pieces of Venetian Glass Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Two Pieces of Venetian Glass Fruit Bookends

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Alfredo Barbini Two Pieces of Venetian Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Seattle, WA

Alfredo Barbini Two Pieces of Venetian Glass Fruit Book Ends Both with original glass labels, clear glass with gold leaf inclusions and controlled bubble pattern over orange interio...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Paperweights

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Glass

Murano Glass Fruit Bookends by Barbini
Murano Glass Fruit Bookends by Barbini

Murano Glass Fruit Bookends by Barbini

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H 7 in Dm 4.5 in

Murano Glass Fruit Bookends by Barbini

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

Barbini glass fruit bookends done in the Sommerso technique.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Alfredo Barbini for Salviati Sommerso Aventurine Murano Glass Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini for Salviati Sommerso Aventurine Murano Glass Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini for Salviati Sommerso Aventurine Murano Glass Fruit Bookends

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Alfredo Barbini for Salviati Sommerso Aventurine Murano Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Alfredo Barbini glass fruit paperweights or bookends with layers of golden aventurine within.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

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H 6.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano Hand Blown Sommerso Blue over Purple Art Glass Pear and Apple Fruit Bookends. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s and published in his vintage cat...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Barbini Murano Purple Blue Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bookend Fruit Sculptures
Barbini Murano Purple Blue Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bookend Fruit Sculptures

Barbini Murano Purple Blue Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bookend Fruit Sculptures

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H 6.75 in Dm 4.25 in

Barbini Murano Purple Blue Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bookend Fruit Sculptures

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Delicious Murano set of Purple and Blue Sommerso Art Glass Pear and Apple Bookend Sculptures. Documented to Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. They could also be displayed laying down, as...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture
Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture

Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture

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Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Murano Bullicante Aventurine Murano glass pear sculpture by Alfredo Barbini. Each fruit-shaped sculpture features transparent and red glass, with the signature Bullicante technique c...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass

Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Apple & Pear Scupture, Pair
Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Apple & Pear Scupture, Pair

Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Apple & Pear Scupture, Pair

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Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Apple & Pear Scupture, Pair

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Murano Bullicante Aventurine Murano glass apple & pear Sculpture pair by Alfredo Barbini. Each fruit-shaped sculptures feature vivid yellow and red glass, with the signature Bullican...

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Vintage 1960s American Natural Specimens

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Red Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Red Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Red Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

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H 6 in Dm 3.5 in

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Red Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano handblown, Sommerso cranberry red art glass pear and apple fruit bookends. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

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H 6.25 in Dm 3.5 in

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, Sommerso blue over purple art glass pear and apple fruit bookends. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

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H 7 in W 4 in D 4 in

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano Hand Blown Sommerso Blue over Orange Art Glass Pear and Apple Fruit Bookends. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s and published in his vintage cat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

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H 7 in Dm 4 in

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano hand blown, Sommerso blue over purple art glass pear and apple fruit bookends. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

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H 6.5 in Dm 4 in

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano hand blown sommerso blue over orange art glass pear and apple fruit bookends. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s and published in his vintage cat...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Olive Gold Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Olive Gold Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Olive Gold Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

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H 6.25 in Dm 3.5 in

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Olive Gold Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano Hand Blown Sommerso Olive Green, Controlled Bubbles and Gold Flecks Art Glass Pear and Apple Fruit Bookends. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s a...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Gold Leaf

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

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H 5 in Dm 3.5 in

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Gorgeous Murano hand blown, Sommerso light blue over cobalt blue art glass pear and apple fruit bookends. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960s and published in hi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Yellow Orange Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Yellow Orange Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Yellow Orange Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

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H 6.5 in Dm 4.25 in

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Yellow Orange Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano Hand Blown Sommerso Vaseline Yellow, Orange and Gold Flecks Art Glass Pear and Apple Fruit Bookends. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s and publi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Gold Leaf

Barbini Murano Sommerso Olive Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Barbini Murano Sommerso Olive Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Barbini Murano Sommerso Olive Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

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H 6.25 in Dm 3.5 in

Barbini Murano Sommerso Olive Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso olive green, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass pear and apple bookends. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s-19...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Gold Leaf

Alfredo Barbini Murano Red Sommerso Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Red Sommerso Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Red Sommerso Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Bookends

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H 6.25 in Dm 3.75 in

Alfredo Barbini Murano Red Sommerso Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano handblown Sommerso red Italian art glass pear and apple fruit bookends. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

3 Bookends - Barbini Flame, Fruit and Salviati Birds - Reserved for Debby Irby
3 Bookends - Barbini Flame, Fruit and Salviati Birds - Reserved for Debby Irby

3 Bookends - Barbini Flame, Fruit and Salviati Birds - Reserved for Debby Irby

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H 7.25 in Dm 4 in

3 Bookends - Barbini Flame, Fruit and Salviati Birds - Reserved for Debby Irby

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

3 Bookends - Barbini Flame, Fruit and Salviati Birds - Reserved for Debby Irby Free Shipping Worldwide!

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange and Aqua Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange and Aqua Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange and Aqua Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

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H 7 in Dm 4 in

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange and Aqua Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano Hand Blown Sommerso Aqua Blue over Orange Art Glass Pear and Apple Fruit Bookends. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s and published in his vintag...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Gold Leaf

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange and Aqua Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange and Aqua Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange and Aqua Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

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H 7 in Dm 4 in

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Orange and Aqua Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano Hand Blown Sommerso Aqua Blue over Orange Art Glass Pear and Apple Fruit Bookends. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s and published in his vintag...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Gold Leaf

Barbini Murano Sommerso Apple Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Barbini Murano Sommerso Apple Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Barbini Murano Sommerso Apple Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

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H 5.88 in Dm 3.5 in

Barbini Murano Sommerso Apple Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green, gold flecks Italian art glass pear and apple bookends. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. They are published...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Gold Leaf

Midcentury Alfredo Barbini Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends in Orange and Gold
Midcentury Alfredo Barbini Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends in Orange and Gold

Midcentury Alfredo Barbini Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends in Orange and Gold

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H 7 in Dm 4.25 in

Midcentury Alfredo Barbini Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends in Orange and Gold

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Astoria, NY

These Italian art glass pear and apple bookends by Alfredo Barbini, produced circa 1950s to 1960s, each come in clear sommerso layer with flecks of gold, over a bright orange toned c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Gold Leaf

Alfredo Barbini Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit and Bowl Set
Alfredo Barbini Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit and Bowl Set

Alfredo Barbini Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit and Bowl Set

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H 6.5 in Dm 13 in

Alfredo Barbini Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit and Bowl Set

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Incredible large Murano hand blown purple and gold flecks Italian art glass centerpiece bowl and fruit set. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Murano Aqua Banana Fruit by Alfredo Barbini 1950s
Murano Aqua Banana Fruit by Alfredo Barbini 1950s

Murano Aqua Banana Fruit by Alfredo Barbini 1950s

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H 7.5 in Dm 1.5 in

Murano Aqua Banana Fruit by Alfredo Barbini 1950s

By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in New York, NY

Stunning, unique Murano hand blown banana by Alfredo Barbini. Unique aqua glass is encased in gold, and clear glass. The glass glitters when the light hits this piece at different an...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Green Sommerso Italian Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece
Alfredo Barbini Murano Green Sommerso Italian Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece

Alfredo Barbini Murano Green Sommerso Italian Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece

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H 4.25 in W 10.5 in D 6.75 in

Alfredo Barbini Murano Green Sommerso Italian Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece

By Weil Ceramics and Glass, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, with original gallery and item number labels.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Beautifully Crafted Murano 1950s Clear Glass Apple and Pear, Barbini Sommerso
Beautifully Crafted Murano 1950s Clear Glass Apple and Pear, Barbini Sommerso

Beautifully Crafted Murano 1950s Clear Glass Apple and Pear, Barbini Sommerso

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H 9.75 in Dm 6.5 in

Beautifully Crafted Murano 1950s Clear Glass Apple and Pear, Barbini Sommerso

By Barbini

Located in San Francisco, CA

A beautifully crafted and large-scaled Murano 1950's clear art glass bullicante apple and pear with gold inclusions; by Barbini Sommerso; each shapely fruit with stem and leaf above ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Vintage Barbini Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit
Vintage Barbini Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit

Vintage Barbini Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit

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H 3 in Dm 3.5 in

Vintage Barbini Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large handblown art glass fruit with heavily bronzed gold flecks attributed to Alfredo Barbini.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Beautiful Midcentury Alfredo Barbini Italian Murano Blue Gold Art Glass Bookend
Beautiful Midcentury Alfredo Barbini Italian Murano Blue Gold Art Glass Bookend

Beautiful Midcentury Alfredo Barbini Italian Murano Blue Gold Art Glass Bookend

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H 7 in Dm 4.5 in

Beautiful Midcentury Alfredo Barbini Italian Murano Blue Gold Art Glass Bookend

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Mid-Century Italian Murano Alfredo Barbini pear fruit decorative art glass piece. Art glass colors include: clear, light blue and gold.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Art Glass Fruit Sculptures, Apple, Citrus, Pear, Banana
Midcentury Murano Art Glass Fruit Sculptures, Apple, Citrus, Pear, Banana

Midcentury Murano Art Glass Fruit Sculptures, Apple, Citrus, Pear, Banana

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H 4 in Dm 4 in

Midcentury Murano Art Glass Fruit Sculptures, Apple, Citrus, Pear, Banana

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous fruit (and one vegetable) bunch of midcentury Murano art glass. Includes a red apple, pink apple, two oranges, a lemon, a green pear, a yellow pair and 2 bananas. Includes o...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit

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H 2.88 in W 5 in D 2.75 in

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit

By Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of five (5) Italian Murano art glass fruit, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Dimensions: 1. Lemon: 2.63" x 3" x 4.25" H 2. Orange: 3" x 3.38" x 3.88" H 3. Fig: 1.63"...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Conch Shell Bowl Fruit Sculptures Set
Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Conch Shell Bowl Fruit Sculptures Set

Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Conch Shell Bowl Fruit Sculptures Set

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H 3.25 in W 13.25 in D 10 in

Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Conch Shell Bowl Fruit Sculptures Set

By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Elegant and very large Murano hand blown gold flecks over white Italian art glass conch shell centerpiece bowl along with 4 different fruit sculptures. Attributed to designer Alfredo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Italian Art Glass 7 Piece Pear Cherry Banana Orange Gold Fruit Sculptures
Murano Italian Art Glass 7 Piece Pear Cherry Banana Orange Gold Fruit Sculptures

Murano Italian Art Glass 7 Piece Pear Cherry Banana Orange Gold Fruit Sculptures

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H 5 in W 8 in D 12 in

Murano Italian Art Glass 7 Piece Pear Cherry Banana Orange Gold Fruit Sculptures

By Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

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Murano Opal Pink Bubbles Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Apple Fruit Dish Bowl

Murano Opal Pink Bubbles Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Apple Fruit Dish Bowl

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Pair of Sommerso Murano Barbini Blue Green Apple and Pear Art Glass Bookends

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Barbini Fruit For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic barbini fruit available at 1stDibs. A barbini fruit — often made from glass, blown glass and art glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect barbini fruit — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each barbini fruit bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Alfredo Barbini, Barbini and Vintage Murano Gallery each produced at least one beautiful barbini fruit that is worth considering.

How Much is a Barbini Fruit?

The average selling price for a barbini fruit at 1stDibs is $713, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $4,300 for the highest priced.

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Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

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