Antique Large Glass Fishing Float | 30" Japanese Hand Blown Buoy 

Antique Large Glass Fishing Float Japanese Hand Blown Buoy is the perfect solution for adding a sculptural element to spaces that need movement and light. This piece brings a soft glow and organic shape that works across interiors and outdoor settings.

Perfect For:

• Styling as a decorative orb on tables or shelves
• Using as a statement piece in coastal or nautical decor
• Displaying outdoors in a garden or near a pool
• Layering into modern spaces for contrast and texture

Style It With:
Pair this antique glass fishing float with pieces from our Vintage Garden Decor collection and layer in complementary accents from our Vintage Home Decor collection for a relaxed, collected look.

This antique glass fishing float is likely of Japanese origin and was traditionally used as a buoy for fishing nets. Hand blown from heavy glass, it features natural bubbles and variations that give it depth and character. Over time, it has developed a soft patina that enhances its visual appeal. Its spherical form makes it a striking standalone object or part of a grouped display.

• Materials: hand blown heavy glass, bubbled
• Origin: Japan, Sasa Glass Company of Aomori mark; glass makers bubble mark and on stamped on the pontil as well
• Era: early 1900s-1940s
• Dimensions: 30" circumference, 9" Dia.
• Condition: antique; wear consistent with age and use; patina and imperfections present (see photos)
• Use: decorative orb for interior, exterior, or poolside styling
• Sourcing: hand selected
• Design Notes: organic spherical form with natural bubbles and a storied coastal feel

Only one available. Once sold, this exact piece will not be restocked. We source similar fishing floats occasionally, but each varies in size, tone, and wear.

Explore more statement decor in our New Arrivals collection or browse additional accents in our Tabletop & Shelf Decor collection.