Barbini Vases

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...

This pair of cloisonné enameled vases was created in Japan, mid-20th century. Each vase with elegant form features a gilt brass bottom ring, two gilt brass rings around the neck and ...

Experience the timeless beauty of the 1970s with this large white ceramic vase "Turtle" by Bellini. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail. The smooth white glaze adds a tou...

A Large Glass vase of Art Nouveau style with Enameled and Gilt Art Glass Vase in a frosted body formed a very elegant shape with subtle curved lines. Th...

A beautifully minimal Murano glass vase formed as a rounded orb with a dramatically angled opening, showcasing the refined balance and fluidity typical of Italian glassmaking from th...

Red Murano glass vase, circa 1960.

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...

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 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...

Alfredo Barbini’s lifed crossed the whole 20th century, and left an indelible mark on the craft of Murano Glass. Initially master glassmaker at Zecchin & Martinuzzi, then founder at ...

A striking example of Murano artistry, this signed Alfredo Barbini vase from the 1970s captures the refined elegance and technical brilliance that defines the best of mid-century Ita...

Blown glass vase. Pointed manufacturer's mark at the base and adhesive label on the edge.