Alfredo Barbini (Murano, Italy) 26" Decanter/Bottle, in Persimmon and Gold

A fabulous piece of gorgeous Murano glass, made by Formia Glass, circa 1960s. This particular centrepiece, in its glorious lilac purple and amethyst/aubergine pairing, is featured i...

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Alfredo Barbini Vase

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...

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...

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...