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.

Pinched Art Glass

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Czech Green Glass Vase

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s

$440Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.5 in W 6.13 in D 5.63 in

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s

By Winslow Anderson, Blenko Glass

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s

$440Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.75 in W 7 in D 6.75 in

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s

By Winslow Anderson, Blenko Glass

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Sterling Silver Glass Art Déco Pinched Black Scotch and Gin Decanters

$900 / set

H 10 in W 10 in D 4 in

Pair of Sterling Silver Glass Art Déco Pinched Black Scotch and Gin Decanters

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of sterling silver and glass Art Déco pinched black decanters for scotch and gin By: unknown

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Tall Emerald Pinched Vase by Loetz Bohemia, 1900s

$1,801

H 9.45 in Dm 4.34 in

Art Nouveau Tall Emerald Pinched Vase by Loetz Bohemia, 1900s

By Loetz Glass

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a striking Antique art glass vase designed by Loetz. This Art Nouveau

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Gold Iridescent Pinched Vase

$950

H 9.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Loetz Gold Iridescent Pinched Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A stunning and rare tall gold iridescent pinched glass vase by Loetz. The iridescent color with

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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Green Pinched Blown Art Glass Vase

$320

H 5.75 in W 5.37 in D 5.37 in

Mid Century Green Pinched Blown Art Glass Vase

By Empoli

Located in Toronto, ON

This exquisite art glass vase, attributed to Empoli and crafted in Italy circa the 1960s, features

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pinched Orange Bubble Glass Bowl

$250

H 2.5 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in

Pinched Orange Bubble Glass Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Freeform, pinched bubble glass bowl. This Murano style glass bowl features an orange bubble glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Aqua Art Glass Table Lamp, 1950s

$2,000

H 26 in Dm 13.5 in

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Aqua Art Glass Table Lamp, 1950s

By Winslow Anderson, Blenko Glass

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Winslow Anderson for Blenko Sea Blue Green Glass #949L Table Lamp. Featuring a dimpled, free-form

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

Liège chandelier in blown, moulded and pinched glass, circa 1900

$6,846

H 39.38 in Dm 33.86 in

Liège chandelier in blown, moulded and pinched glass, circa 1900

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Liège chandelier in blown, moulded and pinched glass, circa 1900

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Winslow Anderson for Blenko Large "Pinched" Amethyst Glass Vase 19" C. 1960

$695

H 19 in Dm 9 in

Winslow Anderson for Blenko Large "Pinched" Amethyst Glass Vase 19" C. 1960

By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson

Located in Atlanta, GA

scale "Pinched" pattern amethyst glassware vase.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Translucent and Purple With Gold Flecks Decorative Bowl

$158Sale Price|60% Off

H 3 in Dm 6 in

Murano Art Glass Translucent and Purple With Gold Flecks Decorative Bowl

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Toronto, ON

Spectacular Translucent and Purple Murano Art glass pinched shape bowl with gold flakes. Featuring

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

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Antique Loetz Free-Form Pinched Art Glass Vase, Blue Green Oil Spot Finish

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H 4.5 in Dm 2.5 in

Antique Loetz Free-Form Pinched Art Glass Vase, Blue Green Oil Spot Finish

By Loetz Glass

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Loetz art glass vase features pinched form with blue green oil spot finish, unsigned, circa

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Early 20th Century Czech Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Steuben Art Glass Modernist Pinched Dot Flared Pedestal Bouquet Vase, Signed

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H 5 in Dm 7.5 in

Steuben Art Glass Modernist Pinched Dot Flared Pedestal Bouquet Vase, Signed

By Steuben Glass

Located in Big Flats, NY

Mid-Century Modernist Steuben mouth blown crystal bowl or bouquet vase features colorless art glass

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Mid Century Modern Steuben Art Glass Flared Crystal Bowl with Pinched Base 20thC

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H 6.75 in Dm 9.5 in

Mid Century Modern Steuben Art Glass Flared Crystal Bowl with Pinched Base 20thC

By Steuben Glass

Located in Big Flats, NY

Mid Century Modern Steuben Art Glass Flared Crystal Bowl with Pinched Base, Signed, 20thC Measures

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Browser Art Pottery Pinched Tray C1900

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H 1.5 in Dm 6.5 in

Antique Browser Art Pottery Pinched Tray C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Browser Art Pottery Pinched Tray C1900 Measures - 1.5"h x 6.5"diam

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Steuben Signed Art Glass Modernist Pinched Dot Flared Signet Vase by David Hills

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H 6 in Dm 4 in

Steuben Signed Art Glass Modernist Pinched Dot Flared Signet Vase by David Hills

By Steuben Glass

Located in Big Flats, NY

Mid-Century Modernist Steuben mouth blown Signet Vase features colorless art glass in flared form

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Fratelli Toso Pair of Pinched-Top Glass Vases with Red Spiral, 1950s

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H 11.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

Fratelli Toso Pair of Pinched-Top Glass Vases with Red Spiral, 1950s

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

. They are pinched at the top with aventurine (gold) throughout the glass. These both shimmer like jewels.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Loetz Crete Papillon Iridescent Green Glass Pinched Design Vase

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H 6.11 in Dm 5.83 in

Loetz Crete Papillon Iridescent Green Glass Pinched Design Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Stylish Bohemian Crete Papillon iridescent glass vase with pinched designs to the body and neck by

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Purple Murano Art Glass Seguso Pinched Bowl With Silver Flakes

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H 2.75 in Dm 5 in

Purple Murano Art Glass Seguso Pinched Bowl With Silver Flakes

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Toronto, ON

Spectacular Purple Murano Art glass pinched shape bowl with silver flakes. It is two toned and made

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Durand Threaded Pinched Form Art Glass Vase, Signed, circa 1920

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H 5.25 in W 4 in D 2.25 in

Antique Durand Threaded Pinched Form Art Glass Vase, Signed, circa 1920

By Durand

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique art glass vase by Durand features threaded glass in pinched form, signed on base "Durand

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Winslow Andersen for Blenko "Pinched" Green Glass Table Lamp

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H 28.5 in W 13 in D 10 in

Winslow Andersen for Blenko "Pinched" Green Glass Table Lamp

By Winslow Anderson

Located in New York, NY

1950's art-glass "pinched" green table lamp by Winslow Andersen for Blenko, newly professionally

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Pinched Glass Vase, Italy, 1950s

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H 9 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Pinched Glass Vase, Italy, 1950s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in New York, NY

Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte exquisite pinched glass vase, Italy, 1950s. This Murano blown

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Loetz Astraea Orange And Gold Vase

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H 7.25 in Dm 4 in

Loetz Astraea Orange And Gold Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Loetz Pinched Astraea art glass vase with amber spots and a gold iridescent finish. Height: 7.25

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Pinched Vintage Holmegaard Deco Decanters

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H 9.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Pair of Pinched Vintage Holmegaard Deco Decanters

By Kastrup

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Pair of vintage pinched glass Holmegaard Kluk Kluk decanters, smoked glass with Royal Crown

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Art Deco Barware

Materials

Smoked Glass

Opaline Pinched Glass Bowl Midcentury Italy

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H 2.5 in Dm 7 in

Opaline Pinched Glass Bowl Midcentury Italy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern opaline pinched glass bowl in subtle blue and amber tones. Hand blown -- pontil

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Barovier & Toso Organic Murano Vase with Pinched Glass Design

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H 9.5 in Dm 6.25 in

Barovier & Toso Organic Murano Vase with Pinched Glass Design

By Archimede Seguso, Barovier&Toso

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

sculptural organic design with pinched, or pulled ruffled glass throughout the body. Hand blown and gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

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Large Vintage Glass Amberina Vase with Stopper by John Nickerson for Blenko

$675

H 12.75 in Dm 9.9 in

Large Vintage Glass Amberina Vase with Stopper by John Nickerson for Blenko

By John Nickerson, Blenko Glass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large blown glass amberina/tangerine lidded jar designed by John Nickerson for Blenko (model number 7328). This model first appeared in the 1973 Blenko catalog and remained in produc...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Art Glass Bottle Set, Orange, USA, 1960s

$1,575 / set

H 19 in W 5 in D 5 in

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Art Glass Bottle Set, Orange, USA, 1960s

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic mid-century 10 piece set of Blenko Art Glass in vibrant orange tones. Tallest being 19.75 inches x 5 inch diameter.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Sommerso Stem Vase by Flavio Poli, Amethyst & Blue, 1960s

$300

H 14 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in

Murano Glass Sommerso Stem Vase by Flavio Poli, Amethyst & Blue, 1960s

By Flavio Poli

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Murano Glass Sommerso Stem Vase amethyst in blue sommerso graceful teardrop shape attributed Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy unsigned circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

Early Glass Decanter by Blenko

$895

H 15.5 in Dm 7 in

Early Glass Decanter by Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful and early, hand-blown glass decanter by Blinko from 1958. The decanter is in excellent condition and has the acid stamp signature on the bottom.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Art Glass

Joel Myers Emerald Green Blenko Genie Bottle Vase Retro Midcentury Art Glass

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 27 in Dm 8 in

Joel Myers Emerald Green Blenko Genie Bottle Vase Retro Midcentury Art Glass

By Joel Myers, Blenko Glass

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Joel Myers emerald green floor decanter vase/bottle Model #6954 Blenko, 1969. Very good vintage condition, no chips, no cracks.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Wayne Husted for Blenko Sea Foam Green Genie Bottle Decanter

$1,895

H 25 in Dm 8.5 in

Wayne Husted for Blenko Sea Foam Green Genie Bottle Decanter

By Wayne Husted

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sea foam green 5815 Genie bottle decanter designed in 1958 by Wayne Husted for Blenko. Decanter measures 25" by 8.5" and is signed with the acid etched Blenko signature on the bottom...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Wayne Husted for Blenko Rare Purple Glass Vase with Nipple Protrusions

$1,515

H 7.5 in W 9 in D 8 in

Vintage Wayne Husted for Blenko Rare Purple Glass Vase with Nipple Protrusions

By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted

Located in North Miami, FL

This rare and obscure signed Blenko vase or vessel is a luscious color of light purple. It was designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko and was most likely an experimental piece which mak...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Architectural Glass Vase Model 5415 in Charcoal by Wayne Husted

$1,250

H 27.25 in Dm 8 in

Blenko Architectural Glass Vase Model 5415 in Charcoal by Wayne Husted

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Chicago, IL

Blenko Architectural Glass Vase Model 5415 by Wayne Husted The neck seems to slant just slightly depending on angle of viewing. Showing 2 points of view in photos. Can also be seen ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

2 Large Pieces of Blue Green Turquoise Signed Blenko Glass

$1,500 / set

H 21.5 in Dm 9 in

2 Large Pieces of Blue Green Turquoise Signed Blenko Glass

By Blenko Glass

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We were immediately drawn to these pieces of glass because of their beautiful color and great shape. Both of these beauties bear the Blenko mark. One is signed Blenko on the base and...

Category

20th Century American Glass

Materials

Glass

Wayne Husted for Blenko Amethyst Hand Blown American Modernist Vase

$710

H 11 in Dm 5.25 in

Wayne Husted for Blenko Amethyst Hand Blown American Modernist Vase

By Wayne Husted

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wayne Husted for Blenko hand blown amethyst vase measures 11" by 5.25". It is signed with the acid etched mark "Blenko" on bottom. In very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

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Pinched Art Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of pinched art glass you’re looking for. An item from our selection of pinched art glass — often made from glass, art glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. There are 58 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of pinched art glass you’re looking for, while we also have 16 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of pinched art glass — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of pinched art glass, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Nouveau and modern styles are of considerable interest. Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini and Fratelli Toso each produced at least one beautiful piece of pinched art glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Pinched Art Glass?

The average selling price for a piece of pinched art glass at 1stDibs is $960, while they’re typically $215 on the low end and $79,995 for the highest priced.