Alfredo Barbini Decorative Objects

Very colorful and heavy Murano glass block Aquarium with inclusions of three fishes and sea plants within clear glass. Made for Cenedese in Italy circa 1960s. Excellent vintage condi...

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Sea Shell Sculpture in Sommerso Bollicine glass. Very large stand alone piece. Finely polished bottom.

A series of nudes were crated by Barbini in 1950 called "Figures in the sun" for the Venetian Biennale. These were highly expresive and technically demanding. This figurer is holding...

Rare Vintage Large Italian Murano Art Glass Roaring Tiger Sculpture. By Alfredo Barbini, 1950´s. Large Murano hand blown orange and gold flecks art glass tiger sculpture. The figure ...

A luminous and beautifully proportioned hand-blown Murano glass bowl by Alfredo Barbini, one of the most revered glass masters of the 20th century. The bowl features swirling layers ...

Pair of bottles in blown glass, design Alfredo BARBINI. ORIGIN Murano PERIOD 1970s DESIGNER Alfredo BARBINI (Murano, 1912 - 2007) was one of the leading figures in twentieth-centu...

A super Murano glass ornament by the renowned mid-century designer, Barbini, with a decorative air bubble and the original stickers on the side and base. In good condition, this piec...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso amethyst purple / pink, blue, in opalescent, Italian art glass decorative ashtray or bowl. The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Ba...

A rare and exceptional Murano glass sculpture by the acclaimed Alfredo Barbini, created in the 1950s for Weil Ceramics & Glass Co. This striking piece depicts three stylized parrots,...

An undulating Italian midcentury clear and salmon colored triton-shaped art glass sea shell with gold inclusions, small air bubble on outer shell. ...

Murano hand blown Italian art glass bird sculpture or figurine features a minimal, restrained palette of dark red and off-white with delicate gold lead, or aventurine, accents. The colored glass is encased in a layer clear glass in sommerso technique, adding depth and complexity to the piece. The bird is sitting on sculptural, rounded base, done in clear glass with gold flecks, elevating it without adding a visually heavy element. The main color is referred to as "Ruby Red" in Weil's catalogue of Alfredo Barbini Murano glass. The piece is marked with the original gold & red oval scalloped foil label, “Venetian - Made by Alfredo Barbini for Weil Ceramics and Glass - Murano Italy”, that was in use in 1960s. It is in very good vintage condition, and is ready to be displayed; it would make a great gift to a collector or a design enthusiast and a great display piece on a shelf or a table, and make a perfect addition to a wide range of interiors, from Traditional to Mid Century Modern, Transitional, Collected, or Contemporary. We are offering another Murano glass bird figurine in red and gold colorway, done in similar style, marked with old generic imported Murano glass label, and attributed to Barbini, and Galliano Ferro bird sculpture in blue and gold colorway, that is stylistically similar to both Barbini bird...

Beautiful scroll edge turquoise blue over white glass and silver fleck art glass centerpiece dish bowl made by Alfredo Barbini for Murano glass, circa 1950s. Has the original foil la...

Beautiful scallop edge sky blue and gold speck art glass centerpiece dish bowl made by Alfredo Barbini for Murano glass, circa 1950s.Has the remains of the original foil label on the...

Murano Glass Vase with Infused Gold by Barbini, Italy, Asymmetric Offered for sale is an asymmetricly blown Murano Glass vase with a subtle use of gold infusion by Barbini of Italy....

This exquisite art glass shell or conchiglia by renowned Murano glass artist Alfredo Barbini is a stunning example of Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship, created in Italy during the 19...

A stunning Alfredo Barbini Murano glass Conchiglia shell sculpture, crafted in Italy in the 1950s. This elegant shell-shaped piece features a harmonious blend of carmel and white ton...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown amethyst purple and gold flecks Italian art glass pitcher shape flower vase. The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, with original an...

Alfredo Barbini Large Vase 'doppio incalmo', Venice ca. 1965 A large heavy glass vase manufactured and designed by Alfredo Barbini ca. 1965. Th...

This piece embodies Venetian sophistication, with its clean lines and organic movement. Though minimal in color, the vase's play of light and form adds expressive volume. It stands a...

A monumental and sculptural Murano glass vase by Diego Bardella, distinguished by its exceptionally thick walls and fluid spiral form. The rounded body is animated by sweeping intern...

Designed with a clean, modern form, this sculptural glass decanter blends seamlessly into mid-century and contemporary settings. The original Murano stopper...

Vintage angled glass bowl or vessel features sculptural oval form in thick clear glass, with angled asymmetrical opening and flat polished base adding Op-Art element to the design. T...

Murano glass vase designed and produced by Alfredo Barbini in 1970. With original labels. Biography Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) one of the greatest Murano glass artists of the 20th century. He learned the traditional techniques of glass blowing during his adolescence as an apprentice at the Franchetti Crystals and at SAIAR Ferro Toso. He then worked in the Zecchin-Martinuzzi Furnace alongside the sculptor Napoleone Martinuzzi, the collaboration lasted from 1932-1936 creating the first solid glass sculptures designed by Martinuzzi, this experience will be fundamental for his artistic training. After the closure of the factory, he became a first-rate teacher at the V.A.M.S.A. (Murano Artistic Glass Company, Anonymous Society). Here, too, his contribution in the field of glass sculpture is remarkable, and in that of thick materials, with particular chromatic effects, such as the so-called “smoked glass”. He carries out works based on drawings by the painter Luigi Scarpa Croce...

Italian glass 'Scavo' vase by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). This vase has a rounded triangular opening. Scavo glass indicates that the glass went through a specific glass fi...

Alfredo Barbini for Vetrerie Murano, 1990 Art Glass Vase with Original Label Present An extraordinary Murano art glass vase created by Alfredo Barbini for Vetrerie Murano in 1990, a...

Glass Jellyfish Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini Beautiful glass aquarium that represents a jellyfish in its natural habitat with different colors making this a striking piece that draws ...

Italian glass 'Scavo' vase by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). This piece has a rounded square opening. Scavo glass indicates that the glass went through a specific glass finis...

A stunning Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano Scavo glass vase, designed and signed by the celebrated Venetian glass master Alfredo Barbini, Italy, circa 1970. This remarkable v...

Mid Century example of famed glass blower Alfredo Barbini featuring white glass cased in 22kt gold flake giuving the vessel a luminous glow. Great as a desk or table top accessory.

A "Waddle" of seven Murano art glass black and gold aventurine penguin figurines are well documented and considered rare, produced by Barbini for V.A.M.S.A. around 1940. The largest ...

Alfredo Barbini for Murano Submerged Glass Vase with Original Label 1990s A refined Murano glass vase by Alfredo Barbini, dating to the 1990s and retaining its original label, an el...

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Lattimo with Gold Polveri Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age/use but no chips or cracks. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing ...

Mid Century hand blown Murano cased glass dish featuring turquoise and copper fleck inclusions with a ruffled lettuce edge.

Priced per item (3 different designs available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights. They are documented to Fratelli Toso company and one to designer...

Large Sommerso Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Italian glass double fish centerpiece platter. Bullicante glass formed fish and centrepiece bowl. No signs of chips or breaks. ...

Alfredo Barbini Murano Art Glass Vase 1971 A vintage Murano glass vase designed and produced by Alfredo Barbini in 1971. The vase is made of mouth-blown clear glass and has a quadruple opening. Signed on the base with engraved company signature 'A. Barbini' and company label. The vase is an authentic piece of 20th century Murano art glass and a rare work by Alfredo Barbini. Alfredo Barbini (1912 – 2007) attended to the Abate Zanetti glass design school at the age of ten and worked at the S.A.I.A.R. Ferro Toso, Cristalleria di Murano and at the Zecchin-Martinuzzi furnace. In the early 1930s he became master craftsman at V.A.M.S.A. He executed works designed by the painter Luigi Scarpa Croce, such as the dish with fishes exhibited at the 1942 Biennale di Venezia. In 1946 he moved to Gino Cenedese & C as partner and director. At the 1948 Biennale, he exhibited an outstanding series of sculptures with the surface corroded with acid: “Collasso”, “Putto”, “Diana Nera”. In 1950 he started his own glass workshop the Vetreria Alfredo Barbini. Several works of Barbini are of outstanding importance for the muranese glass art as there are the Sasso, Scavo, Inciso, Sommerso or the Ad Agnelli objects. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing with fancy pieces of Murano and Scandinavian art glass. Our passion for the beauty of these works of art drives us to become your preferred partner for the expansion of your collection. We have been dealing with 20th century art glass since the 1980s and have great experience. We guarantee the authenticity of all items we offer. We operate worldwide with well-packed and money back guarantee service. Measures: Width: 3.74" (9.5 cm) Height: 5.12" (13 cm) Literature Reference: Rosa Barovier Mentasti, Adriano Berengo...

A large and heavy Mid-Century Modern hand-blown Murano art glass vase designed by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007), circa 1950s. Tall triangular form with thick twisted ribbed glass of co...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass heart shaped bowl / vide poche. The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, ci...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown aqua green and ruby red Italian art glass hourglass shaped candle sticks. They are documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. Each piece has a "Barbi...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower basket / vase. Documented to designer Alfre...

Italian glass 'Scavo' vase by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). Scavo glass indicates that the glass went through a specific glass finishing technique. A special corrosive chemi...

A large 1970s Murano glass centrepiece bowl by Alfredo Barbini, hand-crafted in Italy. Formed in the signature shell-like silhouette synonymous with vintage Murano art glass, the pie...

Italian glass 'Scavo' Vase by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). This is the largest piece of the four and is cylindrical in shape. Scavo glass indicates that the glass went thro...

This Murano glass bowl by Alfredo Barbini, produced in Italy circa the 1970s, is executed in the sommerso technique, featuring a deep cobalt blue core encased within a dense black ou...

Alfredo Barbini Murano Art Glass Apple Ashtray / Bowl, Italy, c.1960.

Alfredo Barbini ribbed 'Corallo Oro' Vase, 1960s. A large Venetian art glass vase designed by Alfredo Barbini for Vetreria Alfredo Barbini ca. 1960s. Thick ribbed and twisted glass ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, gold and aventurine flecks Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960s. The bowl has a stripe pattern ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass decorative bowl / ashtray / vide-poche. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1...

A large and heavy glass vase, made by Alfredo Barbini for the retailer Pauli & Cie. Designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1962. Made of clear glass with a pink inlay, the entire surfac...

Beautiful, and unusual shape, vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass pedestal compote bowl. The piece is attributed to designer Alfr...

Absolutely stunning large Italian art glass folded vase by Alfredo Barbini for Murano Glass, circa 1980s. The piece has a wonderful matte glass finish with gorgeous reds, silvers an...

Pair of candlesticks in blown glass, design Alfredo BARBINI. ORIGIN Murano PERIOD 1970s DESIGNER Alfredo BARBINI (Murano, 1912 - 2007) was one of the leading figures in twentieth-...

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Gold Polveri, Mid-Century Modern. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing in May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This piece is approx...

Beautiful, and rare, vintage Murano hand blown, iridescent shrimp aquarium paperweight sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, and it is signed "A. Barbini" underneath. Th...

Alfredo Barbini Large Vetro Sommerso Vase Venice ca. 1960s A large and heavy glass vase manufactured and designed by Alfredo Barbini ca. 1965. Made of multilayered green and amber g...

Alfredo Barbini for Vetrerie Murano Murano Glass Vase with Original Label 1990s A striking Murano glass vase by Alfredo Barbini for Vetrerie Murano, dating to the 1990s, and retaini...

This heavy bowl was made by Alfredo Barbini in the 1960s. It is made entirely of transparent glass and is marked. Please note that the translucency of this object makes it very dif...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, dark purple / black and gold flecks Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950 - 1...

A colorful and decorative Murano art glass bowl from the 1970s by Alfredo Barbini, Venice, Italy. Originally designed as an ashtray for cigarettes or cigars, this beautiful piece als...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black over persimmon orange and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. It has a thick folded over ...