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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Routine Set of Six Flute in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown champagne flute. The routine collection is a glassware family designed by Matteo Cibic, who define it as “an essential collection for a smart daily life”. All the pieces of Routine are handcrafted and feature a soft plissé motif at the base of the glasses and on the top of the jugs. Fresh and contemporary Routine brings elegance in the everyday table...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Danese Milano Ovio Pitcher Clear with Black Ring by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ovio, is a collection of tableware. The perfect balance of the lines, the subtle expressive language used to enhance the fine crystal volumes, the harmony between the solidity of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Karim Rashid for Nambe Figure 8 Crystal Glass Etched Vase
By Karim Rashid
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful crystal glass vase designed by Karim Rashid for Nambe has deep incised and textural figure 8 lines in this heavy vase. It has dimension and texture. The top is flat cu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Silver Cocktail Cup
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant cocktail cup in premium silver characterized by a simple essential design. This piece offers a fantastic way to decorate and expand any collect...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Steel Blue by Paolo Venini
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Complete Tableware Set Kitchen Glass Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
SiO2 complete tableware collection (Oil and Vinegar cruets, Salt e pepper, Candlestick, Sauce boat and Flower/Spice Pot)
The set consists of five pieces: salt & pepper, oil & vine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 16 Large Kartell Jellies Glasses in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Incise Glass Bottle in Cornelian Orange by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Renaissance 2 Glass
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant goblet brings sophistication to the table, while elevating the aromas and flavors of the drink. Made from silver, it will not alter the quality or taste of the beverage....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Italian Attributed Stylish Corroso Amber Glass Signed Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Italian attributed art glass amber yellow corroso design vase signed to base and dating from the 20th century. The hand blown vase of simple rounded fish bowl shape ha...
Category
20th Century European Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst/black "Filigrana Nera" cup. Excellent and very fine cylindrical cup with "black filigree" designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano, circa 19...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Candlestick Tableware Kitchen Set Glass Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
Candleholder from SiO2 Tableware collection
Three-armed candlestick in borosilicate glass. In a unique piece this modern and fun candle holder houses 3 classic candles, giving th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Aldo Nason Handblown Glass Vase with Gold and Silver Foil 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown glass vase, multicolor with silver and gold foils, iridized with blue around the mouth, by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960's. At A.V.E...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Foil
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Rhino
Located in Murano, VE
Gangsta Rhino is a blown glass sculpture created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass.
A comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely handm...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Routine Cup Set Of Six Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown cup, set of 4. The routine collection is a glassware family designed by Matteo Cibic, who define it as “an essential collection for a smart daily life”. All the pieces of Routine are handcrafted and feature a soft plissé motif at the base of the glasses and on the top of the jugs. Fresh and contemporary Routine brings elegance in the everyday table...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Republic Clear Glass Bessho Carafe
Located in Chicago, IL
Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are the evenings we spend with good friends. The contemporary Bessho collection is elegant in its si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Plume Set Of Four Wine Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Wine glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for it...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Tall Red and Blue Handblown Glass Vase, Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Modern red and blue handblown glass vase. This tall vase is rich red with cobalt blue colored rim. The black base meets the red glass making the vase striking and modern. It is large...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, Large "Energy" Dish in Black Art Glass, 21st Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda. Large "Energy" dish in black art glass, 21st century.
Measures: 38 cm x 3.5 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Tall Medium Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip tall medium, set of two
The Tulip collection was inspired by the small bistro wine glasses found in European bars and cafes. The bowl of the glass sits down into the cylindr...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Low Medium Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip low medium - set of two
The tulip collection was inspired by the small bistro wine glasses found in European bars and cafes. The bowl of the glass s...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Violet by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Italian Carafe and Glasses Hand Blown and Gilt
Located in London, GB
Two blown glass carafes and ten water glasses dipped in gold by Front for Skitch, Italy 2010.
The glasses and carafes set Midas proposes a contemporary and ironic version of luxury ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Murano, Large Teardrop-Shaped Vase, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Murano. Large teardrop-shaped vase in white and smoke-coloured mouth-blown art glass, 1980s.
Measures: 28 x 18 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sticker.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Simon Moore English Hand Blown Green Art Glass Vase, Circa 1989
By Simon Moore
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish modern English hand blown art glass vase by renowned glass maker Simon Moore (b.1959) dating from around 1989. Simon Moore has a had highly successful career since gra...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink or water...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass"
By Andrea Barra
Located in Milano, IT
It's a decorative glass, yes,
but it is also a "technological" glass with internal lines, it increases the contact surface with the wine, increasing its oxygenation,
created in...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano 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
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 6
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Hand blown glass
Dimensions: H 4" x W 5" x D 3.5"
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 universe.
The Contrapposto Cup Collection...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Plume Set Of Four Cocktail Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Cocktail glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love fo...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass" x6
By Andrea Barra
Located in Milano, IT
It's a decorative glass, yes,
but it is also a "technological" glass with internal lines, it increases the contact surface with the wine, increasing its oxygenation,
created in...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase by Emmanuel Babled for Venini, 1996
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and wonderful Murano glass vase by Emmanuel Babled for Venini of 1996.
Emmanuel Babled's rare vase is a prototype and it's a real work of art.
It has been realized with a set ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Artistic Handmade Ca' Rezzonico Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Murano, VE
The Rezzonico is one of the oldest styles of Murano glass chandeliers. Its peculiarity lies in its composition. Each arm is composed of pieces of glass that assemble the chandelier. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Renato Toso, Chiclos, Cylindrical Glass Vase, Leucos, Italy, 60s
By Renato Toso, Leucos
Located in Paris, FR
Renato Toso
Chiclos
A beautiful and tall blown glass vase, the white and transparent cylinder body
terminated with a spreading circular r...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Blue Art Glass Pear Fruit Decorative Objects or Bookends
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
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Minimal Revolution Liqueur/Espresso Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution liqueur / espresso, set of two
Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure ...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Chef Pork
Located in Murano, VE
Chef Pork, a blown glass pop comic figurine created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass.
Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and ent...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Danese Milano Ovio Liquor Glass Clear with Black Ring by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ovio, is a collection of tableware. The perfect balance of the lines, the subtle expressive language used to enhance the fine crystal volumes, the harmony between the solidity of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Beer Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Making a wonderful addition to any modern or classic dining experience, the Silver Beer Glass is a fine example of extraordinary dining elegance with a si...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
fferrone Handcrafted Czech Contemporary Flight Carafe Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight glass carafe pitcher
The designer carafe from fferrone's Flight collection is a beautiful carafe to serve water, mixed cocktails or juice.
A collection fully in character with fferrone design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Collins Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight collins glass, set of 2
The Flight medium glass from fferrone are glassware essentials that are great for serving water, beer, soft drinks, a...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Translucent Sea Foam Vase
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful modernist vase was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It offers a conical bod...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Taste 1 Wine Glass
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant and sophisticated wine silver glass. This sleek, minimalist item elevates the bouquet and flavor of the drink without altering its aroma or taste. Silver is famed for its ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Country Style Set of Six Glass Tumbler Handblown Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Set of six tumbler in hand blown crystal. The glasses are hand-engraved with a modern decor all around. The tumblers come in six charming colors yellow, turqoise, blue, green, purple...
Category
2010s German Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Danese Milano Set of 6 Ovio Wine Glass with Black Ring by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ovio, is a collection of tableware. The perfect balance of the lines, the subtle expressive language used to enhance the fine crystal volumes, the harmony between the solidity of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Lino Tagliapietra Blown Glass Tessuto Vase, Bowl or Vessel Sculpture, Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This magnificent work of glass by the maestro Murano glass blower Lino Tagliapietra is a piece of sculpture in glass form. It is a sculpture, a vase and or a vessel. The technique which is very complicated and of this master is called Tessutto. This is the large size of this particular graphic glass work. The glass canes which cross form almost an optical view. It is dated 1990. Lino Tagliapetra is in class all by himself. At the young age of 11 he began his apprenticeship with Seguso. He was born on the island of Murano in 1934 and is now pushing 86 years of age. This is a very sophisticated work of art in glass and must be appreciated with such. It is best lite...
Category
1990s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Renaissance 1 Glass
Located in Milan, IT
The incredibly stunning Renaissance 1 Glass is crafted in silver, a material offering properties that enhance the scent and flavors, while maintaining the quality and taste, of the b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
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
High 1 Goblet Glass
Located in Milan, IT
The incredibly stylish High 1 Goblet Glass is crafted in silver, a material offering properties that enhance the scent and flavors, while maintaining th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Tall Large Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip tall large - set of two.
The Tulip collection was inspired by the small bistro wine glasses found in European bars and cafes. The bowl of the glass sits down into the cylindrical stem, highlighting the intersection between the two. With three different bowl sizes, and five version, the Tulip Collection can be mixed and matched as one pleases.
Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers of Boroscilicate glass allowing for thermal resistance for a range of hot and cold applications. The collection is oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
Material • borosilicate glass
Type • glassware
Size • 475...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Stölzle-oberglas, Austria, 11 Vienna Vases in Clear Art Glass, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stölzle-Oberglas, Austria. 11 Vienna vases in clear art glass.
1980s.
Largest measures: 25 x 7 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rila Small Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rila Small 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 Small glasses 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
Tommaso Barbi Modern Colored Glass Vase
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Italian glass vase by Tommaso Barbi
Rome 1970 circa
Original label
Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sabrin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 6
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
Plume Set Of Four Water Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Water glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for i...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Taste 3 Wine Glass
Located in Milan, IT
The Taste 3 Wine Glass is crafted in silver, a remarkable material offering antibacterial and antibiotic properties, while maintaining the fine quality and taste of the beverage insi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
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.
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