Alfredo Barbini Paperweights
Italian, b. 1912
Alfredo Barbini (1912–2007), a glass artist born in 1912 on the islands of Murano in the lagoon of Venice, Italy, was one of Murano's leading figures of the 20th century. His parents were members of families, which had been prominent in the glassmaking industry on Murano for generations as glassblowers and beadmakers.
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Creator: Alfredo Barbini
Murano glass aquarium bloc by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1950s
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Splendid Murano glass aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese.
Production of the 1950s.
Excellent conditions. Intact in all parts.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alfredo Barbini Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$811 Sale Price
35% Off
Murano Barbini Signed Iridescent Shrimp Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Paperweights
Materials
Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Standing Puppy Dog Figurine Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso golden amber and gold flecks Italian art glass puppy dog sculpture / figurine. Created in the manner of designers Archimede Seguso and Al...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
$638 Sale Price
24% Off
Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, pink and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on base figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. The bird...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
$450 Sale Price
25% Off
Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Bird Figures Paperweight
By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass bird figurines paperweight sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. They look to be...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
$450 Sale Price
25% Off
Murano Fratelli Toso and Barbini Murrine Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Alfredo Barbini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green to blue, and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture on pedestal. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
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1990s Alfredo Barbini Modern Black Murano Glass Paperweight depicting an Hand
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This paperweight reflects the elegance and modern artistry of 1990s Murano glass while also carrying the signature style of one of the most renowned Venetian glassmakers of the 20th ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Alfredo Barbini Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Barbini Murano Red Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bubble Design Paperweights
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced Per Item (3 different colors available).
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, blue and gold Italian art glass paperweights with bubble decoration. Documented to designer ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
1960s Murano Sommerso Art Glass Apple Pear Bookends Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends or Paperweights
set of two
glass artist Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Italy
Pear 7 h x 4 diameter
Apple ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alfredo Barbini Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Sommerso Pear by Alfredo Barbini Art Glass Decor 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful vintage murano hand blown art glass decor, Sommerso orange center with gold flecks Italian blown art glass pear fruit decor paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barb...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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Alfredo Barbini paperweights for sale on 1stDibs.
Alfredo Barbini paperweights are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alfredo Barbini paperweights, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original paperweights by Alfredo Barbini were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider paperweights by Piero Fornasetti, Salviati, and Venini. Prices for Alfredo Barbini paperweights can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $3,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $600.
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