Modern Glass
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Italian Murano Candy Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of nine (9) Italian Murano candy sculptures, in a rainbow of colors, in the Modern style, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Each beautiful candy is hand-crafted....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Set Of 12 Vintage Champagne Flutes, Continental, Wine Glass, Gold Leaf, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a striking set of 12 vintage champagne flutes. A Continental, gold leaf coated wine glass suite, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Wonderfully decorative with gild...
Category
1980s Portuguese Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Vintage Multicolor Murano Glass Vase, Italy, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Large vintage multicolor Murano glass vase - featuring a white glass interior with red rim - clear cased glass to the outside and base - unsigned - Italy - late 20th century.
Exce...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
CAITHNESS - High Seas - Blue Swirl Glass Paperweight - U.K. - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
CAITHNESS (Manufacturer) - High Seas (Collection) - H87830 (Identification Number) - Vintage art glass paperweight - striking design - si...
Category
Late 20th Century Scottish Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Set of One Large and One Medium Cooking Skillets
By Brandimarte
Located in Milan, IT
Prepare meals in elegance and style with these high-quality skillets. Made from silver, a material famed for its antimicrobial and antibacterial qualities, they are perfect for cooki...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial set Italian Murano pear fruit and egg decorative art glass bookends or decorative objects with a controlled bubble design in th...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Black and White Art Glass Vase in the Venini Style
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A striking black and white 'handkerchief' art glass vase or vessel in the style of 20th century Italian designer, Venini. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimensions: 6" depth x 5.5" height.
- Other white art glass vases shown available separately.
- Black cocktail table shown search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314224058842
- Italian glass...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Campo di Gigli Toscani, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Another beautiful set designed by my daughter Arianna, reconfirming the fresh and innovative approach on glass design
She combined Murano Effetre canes of aquamarine and yellow. With...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Modern Gutta Vase CS1 by Noom in Blown Transparent glass
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural glass vases “Gutta” pay homage to the ancient glassblower-artist technique "guta," which goes back to the times of the Kyivan Rus'.
The Guttas vases...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Set of 6, Baccarat "Bambous" Shell Form Crystal Place Card Holders
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 6, Baccarat "Bambous" Shell Form Crystal Place Card Holders
Category
20th Century French Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Hand Blown "Storti Set" Glasses Bottle Water Daily Organic Shape
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-Blown Glasses and Bottle by Simone Crestani
The Storti Set is a unique collection by Simone Crestani, blending artistry and functional design. This se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Hand Blown Alchemica Martini Glass Cocktail Bar Bubbles Joyful
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Alchemica Martini Glass, a breathtaking hand-blown creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This stunning glass is a standout piece from the imaginative Alchemica Collection...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Bottle Alchemica Old Fashioned Set Liquor Bar
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the *Alchemica Old Fashioned Set*, an exquisite trio of hand-blown glassware by the talented Simone Crestani. This sophisticated se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Hand Blown Alchemica Old Fashioned Glass Liquor Bar Cocktail Bubble
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Alchemica Old Fashioned Glass, a remarkable hand-blown creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite glass is a dist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Orrefors, Lars Hellsten, Orion Crystal / Glass Bowl, Sweden, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Orrefors (Manufacturer) - Lars Hellsten (Designer) - Orion (Product Line / Name) - Vintage Scandinavian clear crystal / glass bowl - original applied sticker and etched signature to ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Tulip Liqueur Glass by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Liqueur glass made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Polpo Octopus Glass Hand-Blown Sea Creatures Ocean Playful Water
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Contemporary Polpo Glass Hand-Blown Glass
Introducing the Polpo Glass, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship by the renowned glass artist Simone Cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Venini Style
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano art glass 'handkerchief' vase in the style of Venini, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. This is a finely handcrafted Murano art glass vase in clear/transparent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Contemporary Hand Blown Gajna Wine Glasses Chicken Farm Animal Playful Red White
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A Pair of Hand-Blown Wine Glasses by Simone Crestani
The Gajna Wine Glasses are part of the whimsical and artistic Gajna Wine Collection, where playful design meets exceptional craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Modern Octopus Polpo Flute Hand Blown Glass Sea Creatures Ocean Animal Prosecco
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Polpo Flute'
A Hand Blown Flute Glass by Simone Crestani
Polpo Flute is one of the pieces from the Polpo Collection.
The enveloping elegance of the Polpo Collection may make you be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Priest's Hat Shaped Serving Plate in Amethyst Blown Murano Glass Italy 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Priest's Hat Shaped Serving Plate in Amethyst Blown Murano Glass Italy 1980s
Completely handcrafted in the 1980s, this original serving plate is the result of the finest blown glass...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
vase "Sculpture" in the spirit of Gae Aulenti, Murano, Italy, signed, circa 1990
By Gae Aulenti
Located in NICE, FR
This captivating creation, in the spirit of Gae Alenti's “Geacolor” sculpture vase produced by the Venini studio, is a true collector's piece of art in the artistic tradition of Mura...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Rare Presenter Set with Four Contemporary Whiskey Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Includes one rare presenter and four rare whiskey glasses
Inspired by the pleasures of fine whisky, the rare presenter, by gentner design, elevates the experience through the art of presentation. The suspended tray with a unique handle allows it to be carried with one hand and prevents spillage of the rare glasses which are by ferrone.
Material • borosilicate glass and tarnished brass
type...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Brass
fferrone Contemporary Minimal Clear Revolution Rocks or Martini Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution rocks and martini, set of two
Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure e...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of Czech Contemporary May Champagne Coupe Glasses Handmade, in Stock
Located in Chicago, IL
May champagne coupe glasses, set of two
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern champagne glass.
The May Collec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of Two Contemporary Minimal Clear Rare Whiskey Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare whiskey glasses, set of two.
Inspired by the pleasures of fine whisky, the rare whisky glasses concentrate the aroma, enhancing the flavor through its design. Each glass is i...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Red Murano Glass Goblet with Hand-Painted Garlands Attributed to Caramea, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Red Murano glass goblet with hand-painted garlands, attributed to Caramea, 1990s.
This is an outstanding artistic goblet, entirely realized with Murano glass in the 1990s and attrib...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Margot Decanter and Four Dearborn Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot Decanter and four Dearborn wine glasses
Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to any evening spent e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Dearborn Large Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn large glass bowl
The handmade Czech contemporary large glass bowl is perfect for snacks during cocktail hour, candies, catchall, or even in the bathroom as a vessel for jewelry.
Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings, modern Dearborn will enrich any occasion. It inverts tradition with intricate detail on the interior of the glass. Made without the use of molds and created with the finest quality fluted Boroscilicate glass, the Dearborn Collection is innovative in its use of materials and is the perfect minimal aesthetic for any table or evening.
Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers of fluted Boroscilicate glass allowing for thermal resistance for a range of hot and cold applications. The collection is dishwasher safe.
Designed by: Felicia Ferrone, 2014
Handcrafted: Czech Republic
Material • Boroscilicate glass
Type • Glassware
Size • 385...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Dearborn Medium Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn medium glass bowl
The handmade Czech contemporary medium glass bowl is perfect for snacks during cocktail hour, candies, catchall, or even in the bathroom as a vessel for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Tulip Set of Six Wine Glasses by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Wine glass made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and postmodern design...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Dreamlike Martini Glass
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Step into the world of refined indulgence with our Martini Glass, a timeless symbol of sophistication and style. Crafted with precision and care, this exquisite vessel is designed to...
Category
2010s Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Contemporary Alchemica Wine Set Grande Hand Blown Wine Glass Bottle Bubbles Chic
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Alchemica Wine Set Grande' hand-blown wine glasses and a bottle by Simone Cresttani.
The set includes 6 wine glasses and a glass bottle.
7 pieces in total.
Alchemica Wine Set: A Fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Highball Large Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn large / highball glasses, set of two
Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings, Dearborn will enrich any occasion. It inverts tradition with intricate detail on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 1
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surrealist-inspired Sunrise Sunset Cups are hand-blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Impressive Unique Piece Art Glass and Brass Box with Lid by Jack Ink
Located in Bochum, NRW
Amazing, large glass lidded box, by Jack Ink.
Sinuous form with shallow domed lid, ribbed wall.
Colorless glass, with inclusions and fusings. Shallow estuarine and cast brass.
Unique...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Brass
fferrone Contemporary Mixed Carafe Pitcher and Six Mixed Small Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes one Mixed Carafe and six Mixed Small Glasses.
With a special technique, the modern Mixed Collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Collection of Blue and Green Studio Glass Vases
Located in Greenwich, CT
Assortment of blue and green Mdina glass vases, made in Malta in the 1960s and 70s under the direction of founder Michael Harris, an English artist who established the Mdina glasswor...
Category
1960s Maltese Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Lalique Amber Crystal Model of a Seated "Happy Buddha"
By Lalique
Located in Norwood, NJ
A Lalique limited edition amber glass model of a seated 'Happy Buddha', numbered 809/888.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Lalique Clear Frosted Crystal Buddha
By Lalique
Located in Norwood, NJ
A stunning rendition of the sage on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. The Buddha meditates solemnly in this Fine mouth-blown and hand carved crystal sculpture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Petite Blown Glass Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Blown glass stem vase with applied decoration. Handmade in USA by Lisa Stover. Exclusive to Casa Shop.
Please note: Due to the handmade nature, subtle variations in form and finish ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rila Large Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rila Large Glasses, set of two
Inspired by the Rila Monestary, the clear Czech contemporary Rila Collection is a series of glassware ideal for beverages from wine and water to martinis and other beverages. Modern and strikingly simple in form, the Rila Large glass will heighten the atmosphere of any event. With an innovative use of materials, the collection is made with the finest quality borosilicate glass and without the use of molds.
A Modern yet retro glassware...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Blown Glass Tumbler Set
Located in Richmond, VA
Blown glass tumbler set of two with applied cane decoration. Handmade in USA by Lisa Stover. Exclusive to Casa Shop.
Please note: Due to the handmade nature of these tumblers, subtl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass
Materials
Cane, Blown Glass
Vintage Full Bodied Red Wine Decanter, English, Glass, Cabernet, Rioja, Vessel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage full bodied red wine decanter. An English, glass Cabernet or Rioja vessel, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Elegant f...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This is a substantial and gorgeous Italian Murano iridescent art glass bowl with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Art glass hue ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Daniel Salazar Lundberg Studios Cherry Blossom Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Lundberg Studios paperweight by Daniel Salazar.
With a lampwork cherry blossom and 3 small cherry flower buds on a branch.
Bearing a Lundbe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mille Papaveri Rossi, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Designed by my daughter Arianna, this is absolute novelty in glass decoration.
She combined the black filigree with a tip of deep red color, ending the glass mosaic with aquamarine....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Geode Bowl by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano geode bowl by Cenedese. Vibrant smoke color with dark blues. Bowl measures 2.75" high and 10.25" diameter.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Chris Buzzini Artist-Proof Orchid Flower and Roots Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine studio glass paperweight by Chris Buzzini.
With a lampwork orchid (including the roots).
With a signature cane to the reverse of the ro...
Category
1990s American Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Italian "Sommerso" Murano Bowl/Ashtray in Red and Orange Faceted Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Exotic Dogs in Landscape Motif Reverse Painted Glass Newel Post
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exotic Dogs in the Landscape Motif Reverse Painted Glass Newel Post
An exquisite Exotic Dog in Landscape Motif Reverse Painted Glass Newel Post from the 20th century. This charming ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Wood
Murano Glass Vase Battuto by Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Elevate your home decor with this gorgeous handmade Murano glass vase. Crafted by skilled artisans, this vase features a contemporary and eclectic design.
The intricate etched patte...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Large Art Glass Floor Vase, Unstamped
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano large art glass floor vase, unstamped.
In perfect condition. Measures: 56 cm.
Category
20th Century Modern Glass
Rosenthal Crystal Paper Bag Glass Vase Vintage
By Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
This textural lead crystal glass vase is Rosenthal from the Studio Line Germany. It is the paper bag form in crystal. The play of light from the surface forms are beautiful. It is vi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Moro Mariano Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Aquarium, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Aquarium sculpture with 6 tropical fish, algae and seabed entirely handmade in a furnace on the island of Murano with lampwork, solid and submerged glass techniques. mace and aventur...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass "Neolitico Fish" Sculpture/Paperweight
By Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Neolitico, Murano glass sculpture /paperweight in this Fish shape by Barovier & Toso, label.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Candy, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous set of six (6) Italian Murano art glass candy pieces, red, gold, blue, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy. Beautiful Murano candies hand-crafted with texture and detail as shown in images and video. Colors include red, blue, light blue, cobalt blue, gold leaf, deep red with touch for yellow and green. Excellent condition as shown in images and video. No chips noted. Dimensions: 1.5" x 2.75" (largest.)
Small white Murano bowl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Venetian Multicolor Murano Glass Goblet with Morise 1980s Handcrafted
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Multicolor Murano glass goblet with Morise 1980s Handcrafted.
This unique Venetian goblet is a refined piece of art that stands ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Modern glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, blown glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original glass, popular names associated with this style include Felicia Ferrone, La Murrina, Venini, and Roberto Beltrami. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $17 and tops out at $64,314 while the average work can sell for $939.