What is MCM art glass?

MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.

What does glass mean in art?

In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.

Is art glass valuable?

Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.

What is Sommerso art glass?

Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is the art of making glass called?

The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.

Is stained glass Art Nouveau?

Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.

Are stained glass windows Art Deco?

Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?

One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Glass Art Waves

Yellow Orange Hand Blown Glasses

Wave Mirror

Large Hand Blown Glass Bowls

Wave Bowl

"Crosscut waves", studio glass sculpture by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Sold|~~$6,578~~

"Crosscut waves", studio glass sculpture by Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin

Located in Aachen, DE

"Crosscut waves", a studio glass sculpture by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin. A unique glass

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Pair of Twisted Vases in Blown Murano Glass Blue Color with Waves Pattern, Italy

Sold|~~$2,392~~

Pair of Twisted Vases in Blown Murano Glass Blue Color with Waves Pattern, Italy

Located in Villaverla, IT

Pair of twisted vases in blown Murano glass blue color with waves pattern, Italy. Huge size, and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Waves No 654, a blue, lime & aqua abstract handblown glass bowl by Neil Wilkin

Sold|~~$4,847~~

Waves No 654, a blue, lime & aqua abstract handblown glass bowl by Neil Wilkin

By Neil Wilkin

Located in London, GB

'Waves No 654' is a handblown glass bowl by the British artist, Neil Wilkin. 'Waves' is a

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

1960s Lattice Sea Wave Dish Galliano Ferro Murano Italian Fused Glass Coil Bowl

Sold|~~$925~~

1960s Lattice Sea Wave Dish Galliano Ferro Murano Italian Fused Glass Coil Bowl

By Galliano Ferro, Murano 5

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful and intricate glass design. Retains original label with GF (Galliano Ferro) initials.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

Flat Paperweight Blue with Beautiful Wave Movement, 1960

Sold|~~$77~~

Flat Paperweight Blue with Beautiful Wave Movement, 1960

Located in Oirlo, LI

Flat Paperweight Blue with Beautiful Wave Movement, 1960 Additional information: Dimensions: 11 W

Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Solid Crystal Biomorphic Bowl with Waves of Green and Sommerso

Sold|~~$275~~

Solid Crystal Biomorphic Bowl with Waves of Green and Sommerso

Located in Verviers, BE

This heavy biomorphic crystal glass bowl has been made in Bohemia (modern Czechia) inspired by the

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Solid Crystal Biomorphic Bowl with Waves of Blue and Sommerso

Sold|~~$251~~

Solid Crystal Biomorphic Bowl with Waves of Blue and Sommerso

Located in Verviers, BE

This heavy biomorphic crystal glass bowl has been made in Bohemia (modern Czechia) inspired by the

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of sconces, Waved Quadriedri with Amber Filigree, Attributed Carlo Nason

Sold|~~$12,400~~

Pair of sconces, Waved Quadriedri with Amber Filigree, Attributed Carlo Nason

By Carlo Nason

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Carlo, I really see his intuitions on the curved waves. Two luxury fixtures that are 125cm 50in in

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Studio Art Iridescent Swirl Glass Vase by Lundberg Studios, Circa 1981

Sold|~~$550~~

Studio Art Iridescent Swirl Glass Vase by Lundberg Studios, Circa 1981

By Lundberg Studios

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Lundberg Studios Blue Iridescent California Art Glass Vase with a Wave Pattern. Lundberg Studios

Category

Vintage 1980s American Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Swedish Art Glass Blood Orange Bowl

Sold|~~$245~~

Swedish Art Glass Blood Orange Bowl

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Swedish art glass bowl, graceful wave shape, lovely blood-orange color tones framed in

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Serving Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

"Standing Waves, " by Andrea Zemel, 2010, Glass mosaic on panel

Sold|~~$2,250~~

"Standing Waves, " by Andrea Zemel, 2010, Glass mosaic on panel

By Andrea Zemel

Located in New York, NY

AZ 22075 Standing Waves, 2010 Andrea Zemel Glass mosaic on panel Signed on reverse 12.0"h x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Pair of Gold and Silver Mirrors with Waved Design

Sold|~~$1,850~~

Pair of Gold and Silver Mirrors with Waved Design

Located in Stamford, CT

This pair of gold mirrors have a silver underlay and a great curved design giving them a modern feel but would be a perfect addition to any decor.

Category

20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Glass

Art Deco Wave Form Vase by Keith Murray for Royal Brierley

Sold|~~$995~~

Art Deco Wave Form Vase by Keith Murray for Royal Brierley

By Royal Brierley, Keith Murray

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

The design of this vase was the result of Keith Murray's time at the Royal Brierley glass company

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Swedish Art Glass Blood Orange BowlSwedish Art Glass Blood Orange BowlSwedish Ar

Sold|~~$218~~

Swedish Art Glass Blood Orange BowlSwedish Art Glass Blood Orange BowlSwedish Ar

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Swedish art glass bowl, graceful wave shape, lovely blood-orange color tones framed in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco Silver Plate Champagne Wine Cooler Ice Bucket 1930s Wave Pattern

Sold|~~$777~~

French Art Deco Silver Plate Champagne Wine Cooler Ice Bucket 1930s Wave Pattern

By Donald Deskey, Jacques Adnet

Located in Bremen, DE

Fantastic Art Deco silver plated champagne/ wine cooler / ice bucket with original lid and glass

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Nina Casson McGarvaGlass Sculpture, Abstract Blue and White Wave, 2024, 2024

Sold|~~$9,500~~

Glass Sculpture, Abstract Blue and White Wave, 2024

By Nina Casson McGarva

Located in San Francisco, CA

This one of a kind cast glass sculpture "Cold Sea," by Nina Casson McGarva is a table top sculpture

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

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Glass Art Waves For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of glass art waves for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique glass art waves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, art glass and murano glass. We have 37 antique and vintage glass art waves in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Glass art waves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Glass art waves bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made glass art waves over the years, but those made by Vintage Murano Gallery, Carlo Moretti and Julius Konrad Hentschel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Glass Art Waves?

Prices for glass art waves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, glass art waves begin at $160 and can go as high as $58,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.

Questions About Glass Art Waves

What is MCM art glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.
What does glass mean in art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.
Is art glass valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.
What is Sommerso art glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is the art of making glass called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.
Is stained glass Art Nouveau?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
Are stained glass windows Art Deco?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.