Alfredo Barbini was born in 1912 and began his career at the age of 13. He came from a family recognized as noble master glassmakers, inscribed in Venice's Golden Book since the 16th century.
In 1925, he worked at the S.A.I.A.R. Ferro Toso factory.
In 1929, he joined Cristalleria di Venezia e Murano as a master glassblower.
He spent a period refining his techniques in Milan.
He collaborated with other well-known Murano glass workshops, Zecchin & Martinuzzi and Seguso Vetri d'Arte.
In 1950, with the financial support of Salviati & C., for whom he also produced glass pieces, Barbini established his own glass company, Vetreria Alfredo Barbini.
Awards received:
The "Osella d'Oro" from the Associazione degli Industriale of Venice (1975).
Honorary title of "Commendatore" (1978) and "Venetian of the Year 1989" by the Settimare Association.
