Vintage Murano Style Art Glass Owl, Handblown Green Owl Figurine, Mid Century Italian Glass, Bookshelf Library Decor
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Story-rich vintage glass owl with layered green color, honest condition notes, and a strong look for bookshelf or library decor.
Details
- Item: Handblown art glass owl figurine
- Era: Mid-century, likely 1960s–1980s
- Origin/style: Murano-style art glass with layered color effects often associated with the sommerso look
- Size: Approximately 10 x 5
- Weight: 5.12 ounces
- Material: Solid handblown glass
- Color: Deep emerald and olive green body, amber-yellow eyes, ruby red beak, and clear glass ear or brow accents
- Finish: Smooth, glossy, reflective surface
Style Notes
- Shape: Tall owl form with a rounded body, pronounced brow line, and pulled glass details at the top
- Visual character: The green shifts from darker olive to brighter jewel tones depending on the light
- A display piece for a bookshelf, library, reading nook, writing desk, cabinet, or side table
- A good fit for mid-century decor, owl collections, and bookish home spaces that mix vintage books with small collectible objects
Reading Vintage connection: This is the kind of piece that works naturally as library decor—something that sits comfortably among old books, brass, wood tones, and other character-rich shelf pieces
Condition
Very good vintage condition overall, with light wear visible in the photos.
- No obvious cracks or major chips were visible in the provided images
- Light surface scratches and small handling marks are visible under bright light
- Tiny bubbles, inclusions, and small production irregularities are present, which are consistent with handblown glass
- The base shows light wear from display
- The underside appears to have a green felt-covered base
- A few small dark specks or marks are visible in close-up photos
- No maker’s mark or label is visible in the photos provided
Collector’s Notes
This owl has the layered color and sculptural look that make mid-century art glass appealing to collectors. It also fits nicely into the Reading Vintage world as a piece of bookshelf or library decor—the kind of object that pairs well with vintage bird books, nature titles, or simply a room full of well-loved shelves.
A nice addition for someone who enjoys vintage glass, owl figurines, and book-filled rooms with a little character.
Please review all photos closely—they’re part of the description and show the exact item you’ll receive
This green art glass owl has a handblown form that suits a bookcase or glass display. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
If your order arrives damaged or materially different from the listing, contact me within 7 days of delivery and I will make it right.
Returns must be sent back within 30 days of purchase, in the same condition received. I inspect each return against the original photos and description.
Approved refunds go back to your original payment method, and credit card refunds can take 5 to 10 business days to appear.
Not eligible for a refund: requests made more than 30 days after purchase, items returned damaged, or items returned in different condition than received.
Postage due on a return is deducted from the refund.
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- Photo-verified condition, no surprises
- Packed with care. Glass and fragile pieces get extra cushioning
- Ships in 2 business days
- Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)
Questions buyers ask
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Every listing spells it out and shows it in photos. Chips, hairlines, crazing, worn plating, old repairs. If I did not mention it, it is not there.
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Yes. Every photo is the actual piece, taken by me. When it sells, it is gone.
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I note maker, mark, era, and measurements when I can confirm them, and say so plainly when I cannot. Unmarked pieces get dated by what the piece itself shows.
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I process order within 2 business days, wrapped and boxed so it arrives the way it left here. Don't forget, free shipping on orders $35 and up.
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