$495
H 1.88 in W 3.25 in D 1.75 in
ALFREDO BARBINI - Green & Gold Murano Glass Lemon & Pear - Italy - Circa 1960's
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Chatham, ON
ALFREDO BARBINI (Attributed) - Rare Mid Century Murano glass ' lemon and pear ' - hand made / mouth
Art Glass
Barbini for Vetrarti, Murano Glass Pear, Air Bubbles and Gold, Italy, 1960s
By Vetrarti, Barbini
Located in Roma, IT
Clear handblown Murano glass with 24-karat gold stains. Checked air bubbles Gorgeous decorative piece with a solid weight and beautiful clarity. Signed Vetrarti.
Gold
Murano Sommerso Pear by Alfredo Barbini Art Glass Decor 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Italian blown art glass pear fruit decor paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$140Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Venetian Murano Art Glass Pink and Green Figural Fruit Pear by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano art glass pink and green hand blown figural pear by Alfredo Barbini
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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
Art Glass
$500 / set
H 4.5 in Dm 2.5 in
Murano Copper Gold Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Banana Fruit Figures Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
similars are published in the Barbini catalogs. The pear and apple sculptures have attached clear and gold
Gold Leaf
$250
H 3 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
Italian Barbini Murano Art Glass Pear Shaped Green & White Bowl Trinket Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Barbini Murano Art Glass Pear Shaped Green & White Mid Century Modern Trinket Dish. Circa
Glass
$400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.5 in Dm 2.5 in
Murano White Sky Blue Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Sculpture Paperweights
By Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
set. They are created in the style of designers Archimede Seguso and Alfredo Barbini. The white pear
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
of the pieces are documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. The blue-green pear
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1960s Murano Sommerso Art Glass Apple Pear Bookends Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Barbini Murano Sommerso Italy Pear 7 h x 4 diameter Apple 4.25 h x 4.25 diameter Original preowned vintage
Art Glass
$1,200
H 6 in Dm 7.5 in
Murano Orange Gold Fleck Bubbles Pear Top Italian Art Glass Container Vanity Jar
By Barovier&Toso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
leaf pear top decoration at the top. The container has a bulbous, almost pumpkin shape, with
Gold Leaf
$785 / set
H 6 in W 4 in D 4 in
Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear, Hand Blown, Blue, Purple, Excellent Condition
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Murano art glass apple and pear Sommerso blue and purple designed by Alfredo Barbini. Both have two
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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
Art Glass
Gorgeous Set of Handblown Murano Glass Pear and Apple by Barbini
By Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Hand Blown Murano Glass Pear with 24k Gold flecks. Gorgeous hues of wine and emerald with murines
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
Art Glass, Murano Glass
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H 6.75 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Mid Century Murano Sommerso Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends by Alfredo Barbini
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair mid century art glass bookends by Alfredo Barbini for Murano in the shapes of an apple and
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Hand Blown Murano Glass Pear and Apple by Barbini
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
Teal, Magenta and Clear Hand Blown Murano Glass Pear and apple with 24k Gold flecks on the stem and
Gorgeous set of Hand Blown Murano Glass Pear and Apple by Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Clear Hand Blown Murano Glass Pear and apple with 24k Gold flecks. Stunning decorative pieces with
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
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair Of Murano Apple and Pear Bookends by Barbini
By Barbini
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking pair of mic century hand blown Murano glass bookends by Barbini. Cased glass or as the
Murano Glass
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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
Barbini Sommerso Murano Glass, Decorative Apple and Pear Bookends
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Glasgow, GB
Murano Glass Sommerso Bookends by Barbini An exquisite and whimsical pair of Murano Glass
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Pear by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Hand Blown Murano Glass Pear in clear raspberry and emerald with 24k Gold flecks. Stunning
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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
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
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H 2.75 in W 5.5 in D 7.5 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Green Apple Pear Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowls
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown olive green over white, gold flecks Italian art glass apple and pear
Gold Leaf
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H 6.88 in Dm 4.25 in
Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Apple Pear Bookends
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage murano hand blown, Sommerso pink center with gold flecks Italian art glass pear
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
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H 2.75 in W 5.5 in D 7.5 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Green Apple Pear Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowls
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass apple and pear shaped bowls. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo
Gold Leaf
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H 3 in W 5.5 in D 7.5 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Sculptural Pear Bowl w/ Gold Leaf CLOSING SALE
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Sculptural Pear Bowl w/ Gold Leaf. CLOSING SALE ***NOTICE: OUR 1ST
Gold Leaf
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H 6.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Venetian Murano Art Glass Sommerso Apple & Pear Bookends by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of matched Venerian Murano art glass Sommerso pear and apple bookends designed by
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Murano Art Glass Sommerso Apple and Pear Bookends Sculptures
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
A set of apple and pear bookends in Murano Sommerso art glass. Great set of vintage Murano glass
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Midcentury Murano Art Glass Fruit Sculptures, Apple, Citrus, Pear, Banana
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
apple, two oranges, a lemon, a green pear, a yellow pair and 2 bananas. Includes one porcelain hand
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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H 2.25 in W 5.25 in D 7 in
Murano Opal Pink Bullicante Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Ring Dish Bowl
By Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown opalescent white over pink, with gold flecks Italian art glass pear
Gold Leaf
Large Murano Pink and Gold Flecks Pear Top Italian Art Glass Candy / Vanity Jar
By Barovier&Toso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Pear Top Decoration. Created in the manner of designer Alfredo Barbini and the Barovier e Toso company
Gold Leaf
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H 7 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Sommerso Murano Barbini Blue Green Apple and Pear Art Glass Bookends
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful apple and pear with blue encapsulating the green handblown glass. Measures: The pear is
Art Glass
Pair of Apple & Pear Murano Glass Bookends in Violet and Plum by Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Murano glass bookends by Alfredo Barbini in pear and apple form. Crafted in the Sommerso
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Murano Pear and Apple Sculptures in Lilac Glass with Gold Flecks, C. 1980
By Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Murano glass figurative sculptures in the form of an apple and pear. Handblown glass in
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Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Alfredo Barbini Glass Bookends Pear / Apple
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Hand blown Murano glass apple / pear bookends. Worn paper label. Colors are a light blue exterior
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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. These beautiful Murano art gl...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit
By Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso
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"...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,200 / set
H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Pair Murano Art Glass Barbini Aquarium Paperweight Sculptures with Fish Seaweed
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
PAIR Murano art glass Barbini Aquarium paperweight sculptures with fish and seaweed encased in the solid glass sculpture. The shorter bookend is 6.25 inches tall and 5 inches wide.
Art Glass
$823Sale Price|22% Off
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.38 in
Cenedese Murano Italian Art Glass Two Fishes Aquarium Block
By Cenedese
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Murano glass art block depicting two colored fishes in an aquarium with its own algae and corals. Amazing rare piece attributed to Gino Cenedese. The label confirms the n...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$1,512
H 3.75 in Dm 5.52 in
Cenedese Artistic Handmade Egg "Aquarium" Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in Roma, IT
Impressive large hand blown egg-shaped Aquarium sculpture in Murano glass. This unique piece was designed by Barbini for Cenedese in Murano, Italy in the 1960s. This fantastic Mur...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Pear Fruit Sculpture Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and relatively large Italian Murano art glass pear sculpture, in the Modern style, circa mid-to late-20th century, Italy. Piece is signed "Archimede Seguso" and "Murano" o...
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$180Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
1960's Venetian Italian Murano Art Glass Gold Figural Fruit Apple Sculpture
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano Italian art glass gold fleck hand blown figural apple sculpture. Great form and color. Has gold fleck throughout. In excellent condition with no issues. Mea...
Art Glass
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.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.