Michel Martens Decorative Objects

Belgian, 1921-2006

Michel Martens was a glass and mirror artist from Belgium. He was an autodidact and first taught himself the technique of stained windows. Martens designed about 7000 meters of stained glass between 1947 and 1989 for churches and monasteries. From 1968 onwards, he started to lose the church as the main client and therefore started to develop a practice in which he worked with mirrors that were also suitable for the private sector. Martens's artworks are part of the collection of the V&A in London and the Louvre in Paris.

Creator: Michel Martens

Belgian art and design, Michel Martens Postmodern Glass Sculpture

$5,219Sale Price|20% Off

Belgian art and design, Michel Martens Postmodern Glass Sculpture

By Michel Martens

Located in Antwerp, BE

Belgium; 1970's; Glass sculpture; Postmodern art; Michel Martens, a large glass sculpture with several punctuation marks, colored, frosted, and sandblasted glass. Signed by the artist on the bottom right corner. Belgium artist Michel Martens is famous for his impressive glass art. He created this postmodern piece of art in the 1970s. Martens (1921-2006) was a respected designer of stained glass windows and had an impressive career creating stained glass windows for churches. His credo was 'light is my material, glass my medium'. Martens was an autodidact and first taught himself the technique of stained windows. He designed an impressive 7000 meters stained glass between 1947 and 1989 for churches and monasteries. From 1968 onwards, Martens started to lose the church as a main client and therefore started to develop a practice in which he worked with mirrors that were also suitable for the private sector and private homes. With his radical and modern approach to glass art, Martens became part of the Post-war Abstract Modernist movement. Using mirrored glass opened up new perspectives for Martens. He even started using industrial glass as well, for his so-called 'Crazy Mirrors...

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1970s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Michel Martens Decorative Objects

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Glass

Postmodern Curtis Jere Sculpture

$1,275

H 26 in W 16 in D 7.25 in

Postmodern Curtis Jere Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Unique Curtis Jere sculpture of a kissing couple. Black steel sculpture with whimsical sleek lines casting great shadows throughout the day. Matte black finish topped of with gold ba...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Michel Martens Decorative Objects

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Metal

Dino Martens Murano Black White Gold Leaf Base Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture

$1,350

H 4.75 in W 6.75 in D 4 in

Dino Martens Murano Black White Gold Leaf Base Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture

By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white ribbons Italian art glass water bird sculpture on gold leaf base. Documented to designer Dino ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Michel Martens Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Dino Martens Murano Orange Sommerso Italian Art Glass Double Fish Sculpture

$800Sale Price|33% Off

H 10.75 in W 4.75 in D 6.5 in

Dino Martens Murano Orange Sommerso Italian Art Glass Double Fish Sculpture

By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso orange Italian art glass double fish sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano To...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Michel Martens Decorative Objects

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

Large Scale Vintage Murano Glass Duck Bird Figurine Sculpture Dino Martens

$733Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.83 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in

Large Scale Vintage Murano Glass Duck Bird Figurine Sculpture Dino Martens

By Fratelli Toso, Dino Martens, Barovier, Seguso, Venini

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This is a large, massive duck sculpture from the 1950s made in the Sommerso and mezza filigrana technique. It is a decorative piece and was likely designed by Dino Martens for Fratel...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michel Martens Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Orange White Fins Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

$638Sale Price|24% Off

H 9.63 in W 3.38 in D 5.63 in

Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Orange White Fins Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso bright orange Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 9 5/8" tall x 5 5/8" long x 3 3/8" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery. Literature: Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided. Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Michel Martens Decorative Objects

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

Aureliano Toso Murano Art glass Fish by Dino Martens 1960's

$850

H 13 in W 4.73 in D 11.03 in

Aureliano Toso Murano Art glass Fish by Dino Martens 1960's

By Dino Martens

Located in SYDNEY, AU

A beautiful example of Latticino internally decorating the fish, encased in clear glass with golf foil fins and tail. Ref. similar models Dino Martens by Marc Heiremans. p157.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Michel Martens Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Richard X. Zawitz Large Chrome Tangle Kinetic Sculpture Postmodern Design 1981

$2,192

H 4.73 in W 35.44 in D 9.45 in

Richard X. Zawitz Large Chrome Tangle Kinetic Sculpture Postmodern Design 1981

Located in Lisboa, PT

Designed by Richard X. Zawitz and patented in 1981, this original large-scale chrome Tangle sculpture represents one of the most compelling intersections between kinetic art, interac...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Michel Martens Decorative Objects

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Chrome

Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

$638Sale Price|24% Off

H 10.5 in W 3.5 in D 7 in

Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso sapphire blue to clear Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little blue murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 10 1/2" tall x 7" long x 3 1/2" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery. Literature: Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided. Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Michel Martens Decorative Objects

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

Glass Parrot-Shaped Sculpture, Dino Martens, Venice, Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956

$5,219

H 9.06 in W 4.14 in D 5.91 in

Glass Parrot-Shaped Sculpture, Dino Martens, Venice, Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956

By Dino Martens

Located in Milano, IT

Parrot-shaped sculpture Psitaccus Dino Martens (1894 - 1970) Vetreria Artistica Rag. Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956 It measures 9.055 inches in height x 4.13 in x 5.90 in (23 cm, 10.5 cm x 15 cm) It weighs 1.997 lb (906 g) State of conservation: intact. The small glass sculpture...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Michel Martens Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Murano Glass Rooster Sculpture by Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso, 1954

$5,219

H 9.26 in W 4.49 in D 8.19 in

Murano Glass Rooster Sculpture by Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso, 1954

By Dino Martens

Located in Milano, IT

Rooster- shaped sculpture Galletto Dino Martens (1894 - 1970) Vetreria Artistica Rag. Aureliano Toso, 1954 It measures 9.25 inches in height x 8.18 in x 4.4 in (23.5 cm x 20.8 cm x 11.4 cm) It weighs 2.57 lb (1.169 g) State of conservation: intact. The small glass sculpture...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Michel Martens Decorative Objects

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Glass

Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Champagne Purple Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

$638Sale Price|24% Off

H 10.63 in W 3.5 in D 6.5 in

Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Champagne Purple Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso soft transparent champagne with a hint of purple Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little blue murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 10 5/8" tall x 6 1/2" long x 3 1/2" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery. Literature: Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided. Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Michel Martens Decorative Objects

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

David Garcia, Postmodern American Studio Art Glass Sculpture, 1991

$350

H 1.2 in W 3.65 in D 3.8 in

David Garcia, Postmodern American Studio Art Glass Sculpture, 1991

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage hand-crafted art glass sculpture features triangular form with multiple layers of brightly colored, applied fused glass elements on clear glass base. Predominantly green and...

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1990s American Post-Modern Michel Martens Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass

Michel Martens decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Michel Martens decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Michel Martens decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Michel Martens decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,255 and can go as high as $6,255, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,255.