1950s Murano glass dresser set in clear glass with internal opaque white spirals, and sparkling gold dust in the finials and applied feet. Unsigned. The bottles measure approx. 7.75", the jar stands 5.5" to the top of the lid. Excellent vintage condition with the exception of the dauber (the part that fits into the bottle) of one stopper, which has an internal crack. This can be seen in the close-up photo, is invisible when the stopper is in place, and only visible upon close inspe ...click for details
Huge and impressive vase by the Alfredo Barbini Co., circa 1950s. In sky blue opaque glass cased in clear and decorated with sparkling gold powder and controlled air bubbles filled with a heavier dusting of gold. The exterior is subtly ribbed, giving the piece even more optic qualities.
Extremely thick walled and heavy sommerso snail shaped bowl in amber and olive green. A lovely and striking piece that can also be used as a vase, bowl or ashtray. Unsigned, but probably by Alfredo Barbini Co., circa 1950s. Has a subtle indentation so that the bowl could be used as an ashtray. Very good condition with minor roughness to the tip of the bottom point.
Large and rare bird by Alfredo Barbini. Executed in glowing yellow/green vaseline glass, with opaque white applied detailing. The figurine, which is more of s statue, stands a full 12" tall. Unsigned. Bears two circa 1950s Camer Glass labels - an importer known for working with Barbini. In excellent condition. The vaseline glass has been tested for the presence of uranium, and is guaranteed to glow under black light. ...click for details
Lovely design by the Alfredo Barbini Co., circa 1950s. This large decanter is executed in sky blue opaque glass cased in clear and decorated with sparkling gold aventurine (gold dust). The exterior is subtly ribbed, giving the piece even more optic qualities.
The decanter towers to 19.50" tall to the top of its stopper. It is in exc ...click for details
Yummy pink ribbed lamp with sparkling gold highlights and large internal air bubbles (bulicante). Attributed to Alfredo Barbini Co., circa 1950s. With original gilded gold metal hardware and marble base. In excellent condition with some peeling and fading to the gold finish on the hardware. No damage noted to the glass. The lamp stands 30" tall to the top of the wand. The glass portion alone measures 13.5".
Exceptional, large, and early example of Cenedese's 'scavo' series, designed by Alfredo Barbini. In blue glass whose with a rough texture infused with shades of red, yellow, black and brown. This painterly vase stands a full 19.5" tall, and is one of the best examples of this technique I have seen. Unsigned: numerous examples are shown in the literature. Circa 1940s or 1950s. In excellent condition. ...click for details
A huge and extremely heavy disc shaped vase attributed to Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. With a thick, clear layer surrounding an emerald green core. The vase has an acid-induced 'corroso' finish on the surface, which makes the interior glow in the light.
The vase measures 8" in diameter and has a flattened shape. It feels m ...click for details
An enormous solid piece of glass internally decorated with four incredibly detailed fish swimming among seaweed and air bubbles. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, circa 1950s. The block measures an amazing 12" long, 6.75" tall, and 3.75" thick. It weighs about 30 pounds. This is one of the largest examples of this classic Barbini form I've seen. It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Domestic US shipping/handling/insurance for this incredibly heavy, o ...click for details
