Vintage Art Glass Paperweight GOLD Flake Orb 4" Diameter 2.15 lb Murano Studio

Description

View Vintage Art Glass Paperweight GOLD Flake Orb 4" Diameter 2.15 lb Murano Studio with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Form: Spherical clear glass orb, quite large (fills the hand). A striking collectible display piece for desk, shelf, or decor. Murano style glass orb. red glass sphere orb. decorative orb sphere glass. Beautiful vintage art glass paperweight with vibrant red base, swirling gold flake interior, and controlled bubbles. Measures approximately 12.5" around (4" diameter) and weighs 2.15 lbs. Excellent condition with no scratches or damage. A striking collectible display piece for desk, shelf, or decor. Form: Spherical clear glass orb, quite large (fills the hand). Design Elements: A bold red core at the bottom, with controlled bubbles around it. Radiating red feathering or pulled threads inside, giving a spiderweb or sunburst effect. A floating GOLD-flecked dome suspended above, with trails of gold aventurine flecks dripping downward. Small trapped bubbles rising around the composition. Techniques Used: Encased color (the red base). Controlled bubble inclusions (around the core). Aventurine gold flecking (a Venetian/Murano-inspired feature). Pulled feathering (the arching red lines). Possible Origin The use of gold leaf and bold colors is strongly associated with Murano, Italy (Seguso, Barovier & Toso, AVeM, or 1960s–80s decorative lines). However, similar American studio glassmakers in the 1960s–80s—like Lundberg Studios, Orient & Flume, or Correia —sometimes experimented with Murano-inspired gold aventurine. Based on design trends, likely 1960s–1980s , when both Murano makers and American studio glass artists were producing bold, heavy, and experimental paperweights. Why It’s Rare Americana Even though Murano inspired much of this work, American studio artists embraced these fragile, experimental forms as symbols of postwar craft revival. Each piece was handmade, often unique, and vulnerable to cracks or inclusions during the annealing process. Surviving intact examples represent both Americana artistry and mid-century fascination with glass as sculpture , rather than just utility. Keywords: vintage art glass paperweight Murano style glass orb controlled bubbles paperweight gold flake paperweight swirl design glass paperweight red glass sphere orb mid-century modern decor desk accessory collectible heavy glass paperweight  retro home office decor hand blown art glass ball Italian style glass sculpture decorative orb sphere glass studio art glass  Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Pottery & Glassware › Paperweights. Brand: Unmarked.

Antique

No

Color

Gold

Material

Glass

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Unmarked

Type

Paperweight

Era

Late 20th Century (1970-1999)

Features

Decorative

Production Style

Art Glass

Time Period Manufactured

1980-1989

Production Technique

Hand Blown Glass

Finish

Glossy

Handmade

Yes