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Decorative Objects For Sale
Creator: Fratelli Toso
Creator: Alfredo Barbini
Set of 3 Signed Alfredo Barbini Glass Ornaments for Barbini Murano, Italy, 1980s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite set of three glass ornaments, designed by Alfredo Barbini for Barbini Murano and signed by the artist himself. Crafted in Italy circa 1980...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Squared Rim Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative flower vase. It is documented to the Fratelli Toso company, and still has an origina...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fratelli Toso Murano Opal Pink Bubbles Italian Art Glass Scroll Top Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink and controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains an original label....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

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

1975s Alfredo Barbini Modernist Black Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Black and white Murano glass with Murrin inserts, vase signed on the bottom Barbini 1975, designed and manufactured by Alfredo Barbini, it's a striking and sophisticated piece, chara...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murrine, Murano Glass

Barbini Murano Pulegoso Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Pulegoso bubbles, over black core and gold flecks Italian art glass cat sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The cat stands...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Toso Murano 1976 Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Basket Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and pink Zanfirico ribbons basket with cobalt blue flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Yellow White Ribbons Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown yellow, white and gold flecks Italian art glass center piece bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The bowl has a scalloped rim, with 2 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Two Dolphin Fish Fratelli Toso Italian Venetian Murano Millefiori, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing set of Venetian murano glass Items, made in Italy, circa 1950s. Clear glass multi colored, with gold, blue, green, yellow white and orange glass. No chips, cracks, or flea...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Millefiori Jug with Handles by Fratelli Toso, Murano, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Jug with Handles by Fratelli Toso, Murano circa 1920 A rare Millefiore murrine glass jug, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Alfredo Barbini Murano Black Gray Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centrepiece Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Price per item (2 available as shown). Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown black, grey and gold flecks Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Aventurine Stripes Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fratelli Toso OPALINO Vase, 10.5"H, Leslie Pina Collection
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Fratelli Toso (Italy) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Materials: glass Dimensions (H, W, D): 10.5"h, 4"w, 2.75"d Additional Information: Prov...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Vetreria Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murrine Vase, Murano Early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetreria Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murrine Vase, Murano Early 20th Century A very large murrine glass vase with applied handles, manufactured by...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Alfredo Barbini Signed Bi-Color Murano Glass Vase 1970s
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Signed Alfredo Barbini Scavo Glass Bowl 1970s Blue White and Amethyst
Located in Melbourne, AU
Superb large example of Barbini 'Scavo' glass. Amethyst glass with cobalt blue highlights. Wonderful markings, colours and proportions. Signature to base. One of the largest size...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Fratelli Toso FAZZOLETTO Handkerchief Vase, Leslie Pina Collection
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Fratelli Toso (Italy) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Materials: glass Dimensions (H, W, D): 6.5"h, 8.5"dia Additional Information: The "fazz...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Red Orange Metallic Black Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very rare Murano hand blown pink and red orange spots on black surface Italian art glass decanter. Documented to designer Ermanno Toso for the Fratelli Toso company. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass

Barbini Murano White Blue Gold Flecks Stripes Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, white stripes and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Millefiori Bowl with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Bowl with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1900s A small millefiori murrine glass bowl with two handles manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 190...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Art Glass Vase by Fratelli Toso Murano 1940s Fenicio Spiderweb
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This is a large and elegant vintage Fenicio art glass vase made by Fratelli Toso around 1940. The vase is crafted from high-quality glass and features a stunning deep ruby red color with white accents. The Fenicio technique used in creating this vase involves layering and twisting glass rods to create intricate patterns, resulting in a beautiful and unique design looking like a spiederweb. Overall, this vintage Fratelli Toso art glass...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl with Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl with Generous Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini CLOSING SALE *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern Sculpture by Ermanno Nason & Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese.
Located in Chicago, US
Ermanno Nason & Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese; Murano, Italy
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Fratelli Toso blown Murano Art Glass decorative Bowl, Vide-Poche, Candy Dish Mid-Century Modern made in Italy in 1960. A-651-335
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

FRATELLI TOSO - Murano Heart Shaped White Latticino Bowls - Italy - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
FRATELLI TOSO - Pair of Mid Century Murano art glass heart shaped bowls - featuring white latticino canes throughout - light weight with a polished finish - one with ground bottom - ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Large Barbini Circus Tent Murano Bowl
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning large baby blue and white murano bowl by Barbini. Over the whole surface there is a thin layer of gold inclusions in the glaze that make t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitchers
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 different patterns available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, purple clovers, red and orange Millefiori Murrina flowers Italian art glass mosaic pitch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Blue Stripes Aventurine Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and blue candy stripe and copper aventurine flecks Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 1950-60s. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Cobalt Blue Flowers Italian Art Glass Tall Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue flowers Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains an original, but worn "KB Made In Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Alfredo Barbini Murano White Bottom & Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage freeform Murano handblown white and gold amber flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl. designer Alfredo Barbini gold leaf inside. Stri...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and aventurine ribbons Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The bowl is made with twistin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

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

1920s Fratelli Toso Vase Carnivale with Polychrome Murrina and Aventurine
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important vase serie Carnivale by Fratelli Toso, 1920-1930 with polychrome murrina and aventurine with applied handles. Transparent blue tone In excellent condition free from breaka...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Yellow Blue a Canne Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bottle Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown yellow and blue "A Canne" transparent ribbons Italian art glass bottle / flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, with tall neck and bulbous ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon, Blown Glass

1960's Venetian Italian Murano Art Glass Gold Figural Fruit Apple Sculpture
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...
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Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Murano Glass Amphora by Fratelli Toso
Located in CABA, AR
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Art Deco with this exquisite Murano glass amphora, a masterful creation by the prestigious Fratelli Toso house. This piece is not only a ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Yellow Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown yellow and clear Italian art glass puppy dog sculpture / paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains its original "Murano Gl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Barbini Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Midcentury Bowl Dish
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange over white, and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl / ashtray. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, ci...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Postmodern Round Light Blue Murano Glass Bottle by Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This bottle is designed by Alfredo Barbini and it is made in Murano glass and etched glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass

1950s Alfredo Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful white vintage Murano hand blown with gold flecks Italian art glass bowl. Designer Alredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. Can be used as a display piece on any table or shelf.
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1950s Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Antique Millefiori Bowl in Blue, Yellow and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Bowl in Blue, Yellow and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910 An antique Millefiori murrine glass bowl manufactured by Vetreria Fratell...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Blue Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown pink, sky blue, and white ribbons Italian art glass handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Fratelli Toso Mid-Century Latticino Swirl Paperweight with Gold Flecks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Add a little Mid-Century magic to your desk or display with this stunning Fratelli Toso Murano glass paperweight, crafted in Italy in the 1950s. This spherical beauty features an int...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Round Multi-Colored Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Murano art glass vase, hand blown multi-colored art glass vase featuring mid-20th Century earth tones, neutral hues. Beige, amber and brown. This round Murano multi-colo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Orange and Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Roaring Tiger Figure Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Opal Green Aventurine Spots Italian Art Glass Cut Rim Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white opal, with green and aventurine murrines Italian art glass scissor cut rim bowl. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass

Vamsa Barbini Murano Blue Gold Sun Hat Woman Italian Art Glass Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful early Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue and gold flecks Italian art glass women with sun hat figure / sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, for V.A.M.S.A ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Alfredo Barbini Murano Art Glass 1960s Colored
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Alfredo Barbini Murano art glass, 1960s, character in multicolored Murano glass with gold dust inside, made in the year 1960. Murano art glass.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Red Pink White Flower Murrine Italian Art Glass Ewer Cruet
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown white flower Millefiori Murrina with on red / dark pink Italian art glass mosaic ewer, cruet. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The flower...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Multicolored Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murrine Vase, Murano Early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A very nice murrine glass vase, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso early 20th century. The vase is executed with polychrome multicorored millefiori murrines and has two handles. ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Vintage Murano Opal & Gold Aventurine Art Glass Bowl Ashtray Fratelli Toso I
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Large Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Decorative Bowl Ashtray. A mesmerizing large Murano opal white and Gold ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Birds of Paradise Sculpture for Weil Ceramics & Glass Co., Italy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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,...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

1920s Fratelli Toso Vase Carnivale with Polychrome Murrina and Aventurine
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important vase of serie Carnivale by Fratelli Toso, 1920-1930 with polychrome murrina and aventurine with applied handles. Transparent blue tone In excellent condition free from bre...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Antique Italian Art Glass Pitcher Plate
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown large Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass water pitcher and under plate. Documented to the Fratelli...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Art Deco Murano Glass Vase Signed Toso, Color Blue Transparent, Gold Leaf Dipped
Located in Vigonza, Padua
The vase is of important dimensions and optimally proportioned to a height of cm. 31 wide cm. 22 of considerable thickness weight. Vase in excellent condition free from breakage and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Large White Hand Blown Sommerso Glass Vase by Fratelli Toso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Murano, Italy, 1960s. This is a free hand-blown glass vase, which features straw-colored, lattimo white and dark bordeaux shades. This shape was quite popular in the 60s, bu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass, Murrine

Large Fratelli Toso Amphora Vase Ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Fratelli Toso Amphora vase ca. 1930. A large Murano soffiato art glass glass vase, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso early 20th century. Th...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Fratelli Toso a millefiori murrine vase from Murano, ca. 1910
Located in Aachen, DE
A millefiori murrine vase by the Toso brothers, made on the island of Murano around 1910. The lovely colored and decorated Murrine were cut from glass canes, arranged on a plate, fus...
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1910s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Barbini Murano Vintage 50s Blue Bubbles Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass heart shaped bowl / vide poche. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. The bowl is cov...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Murano Polar Bear Sculptures by Alfredo Barbini, 1930'sItaly
Located in London, GB
Adorable hand blown Murano polar bear sculptures by Alfredo Barbini, circa 1935, Italy. The Colour runs from aubergine bleeding in to opalescent clear iridized glass. Alfredo Barbini...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Antique and Vintage Decorative Objects for Sale: Find Vases, Bowls, Boxes and Clocks on 1stDibs

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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