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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Vintage Stained Glass Sun Catcher Barracuda Fish Studio Art Whimsical 35"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage large studio art glass stained glass wall hanging / sun catcher in the shape of a stylized taxidermy barracuda with a big cobalt blue eye.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Glass

Materials

Metal

Venini Zanfirico pencil neck Murano Glass vase , signed " Venini Italia"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Venini vase in this canes twisted work, zanfirico technic that makes lattice patterns . This vase has a neck shape and is signed in bottom diamond point "Venini Italia" .
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Anzolo Fuga Centerpiece/Charger, Large Bowl, Murano Glass by Avem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Murano charger by the well known master blower Anzolo Fuga , This is a great 2 spirals design . Similar sample sold in 2014 auction in Franc...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Glass Jellyfish Sculpture Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial transparent/clear and shades of blue art glass jellyfish sculpture decorative object, circa late-20th century to early ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 10
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 4" x W 4.4" x D 4" Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscop...
Category

2010s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Ingeborg Lundin "Green Apple " Vase for Orrefors Sweden, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful green color Apple, by the well known Swedish designer Ingeborg Lundin, This vase is marked, signed , Expo 32-57.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Geode Bowl by Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano geode bowl by Cenedese. Vibrant colors of blue and green. Bowl measures 3" high and 8" diameter.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Cuore & Cuoricino Heart Vases by Maria Christina Hamel for Salviati, 1990s
Located in Rivoli, IT
Beautiful and rare set of three vases in hand-shaped and hot-finished sommerso glass Cuore 28x28x15 Cuoricino 14x14x6 Cuoricino 12x11x6.
Category

1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Swedish Confetti Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and striking Swedish art glass vase made for Kosta Boda by renowned glass maker Bertil Vallien (Swedish, b.1938) and dating from the 1970’s. The square bodied vase is decorated in colored confetti pattern and and is one of a series of similarly designed pieces which Vallien produced during the 1970’s. The vase is hand blown and made in thick opaque blue glass...
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Unique Jewelry Box by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique jewelry box by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 90 cm Materials: Handblown glass Also available in ivory and light grey The Moire coll...
Category

2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Fontana Arte Rare Box Attributed to Max Ingrand, Marked
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare glass and plated metal box with a wooden lining. Acid Marked in glass as shown Fontana Italy.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Bohemian Handblown Champagne Glasses in Colors Without Base
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 11 base-less champagne glasses with colored stems. Handmade in Bohemia/Czech Republic circa 1980-90. Measurements: height: 30 cm (slight variation), diameter: 5 cm (top). Th...
Category

1980s Czech Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful layers of opalescent glass infused with color. Fish measures 10.5" wide, 5" deep and ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Rostrato vase in clear Murano glass by Barovier and Toso, Italian 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
"Rostrato" vases are a peculiar 1930s design by Ercole Barovier, then owner and designer of the eponymous brand Barovier & Toso, based on the island of Murano. The brand is still act...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini, Murano Glass Paperweight / Abstract Sculpture, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Venini paperweight / abstract sculpture with a traditional swirl ribbon design. This is signed and is shown with circle marker in last picture, very faded, but is (Venini I...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Venini Puzzle Vase in Coral & Gray Glass by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Puzzle glass in coral/Gray by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered edition for year. Hand-blown glass. Color: Coral/Gray Technique: Opal Dimensions: Ø 27 cm, H 40 cm Year of Manuf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Aldo Set Of Six Whisky Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Whisky glass in blown in a mold glass. Aldo collection is a family of glassware for tasting liqueurs. The handy and slightly flared shape allows to perc...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Aldo Set Of Six Glass for Liqueurs Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Liqueur glass in blown in a mold glass. Aldo collection is a family of glassware for tasting liqueurs. The handy and slightly flared shape allows to perceive the aromas in the best w...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Tulip Glass Bottle by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Bottle 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. Th...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Tulip Glass Carafe by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Carafe 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. Th...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Tulip Set Of Six Champagne Flute by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Champagne flute 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 d...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Tulip Cocktail Glass by Aldo Cibic Set of 6
Located in Milan, IT
Created in 2002, the Tulip family of glasses has adapted to many people's tables and homes. It has become one of the best-selling pieces in the Paola C...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Decorative Obelisk by Seguso
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful obelisk, handmade in Italy, by Seguso, Murano. Quite tall-16". Unusual color-light purple that changes with light. Polished pointed top. Nicely cut and polished edges-see p...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Murano, VE
Sandy crabs, is a blown glass pop comic sculpture created by Roberto Beltrami in Murano glass. Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown an...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Circa 1980s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Caithness glass paperweight named "Ascension", designed by Alastair Macintosh and dating to the last quarter of the 20th century. The paperweight has a cone, egg shaped form, having colours including blue swirl with orange net to the centre and medium bubble and smaller controlled bubbles, making a very distinctive design. The Caithness Glass Company began making paperweights circa 1962 Paul Ysart,Colin Terriss,Alistair Macintosh,Margot Thomson Inns Burn where some of Caithness makers designers of Caithness glass paperweights. The makers mark is etched to the base with CAITHNESS ASCENSION SCOTLAND and a scratched edition number alongside as per the images. This paperweight weighs about 500 gram. Caithness glass The company was founded in 1961 by Robin Sinclair and initially only made bowls, vases and drinking glasses. After Paul Ysart joined the company a year later, that paved the weigh for Paperweight production, with regular factory production starting in the late 1960s. In 1974 the first millefiori and lampwork paperweights...
Category

20th Century Scottish Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Max Ingrand, Attb Glass Bowl/Dish/ Vide Poche, Freeform by Fontana Arte, Fx Mark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful freeform dish/Vide - Poche by Fontana Arte, with FX mark in bottom, shows light scratches near signature. Amazing green /blue color tone glass, very traditional for the ear...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Jozefina Glass Works Krosno Polish Vintage Hand Blown Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish hand-blown Polish art glass vase attributed to the Jozefina Glass Makers, Krosno and dating from around 1980. The Josefina factory was fo...
Category

20th Century Polish Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Tulip Set of 6 Champagne Goblets by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Created in 2002, the Tulip family of glasses has adapted to many people's tables and homes. It has become one of the best-selling pieces in the Paola C...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Eight Murano Stackable Glass Vases for Venini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Eight stackable glass vases attributed to Timo Sarpaneva for Venini. Each glass vase measures about 6.5" high and 5" diameter.  
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Modern Art Glass Table Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Mottled orange mouth blown art glass lamp and shade. Original makers label affixed to shade. French maker.
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Unique Egg-Cup by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique egg-cup by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 5 x H 4 cm Materials: Handblown glass The Moire collection is the result of a work on optical and transparency effects....
Category

2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Rare Set, 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets, Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extremely rare set of glass goblets. The cup and foot base are in cobalt blue. This style of cup is what was considered a Champagne glass in the 50s and 60s. There is a complex bar...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Jan Benda, Krystyna Glass, Iridescent Studio Glass Vase, Canada, circa 2000
By Jan Benda
Located in Chatham, ON
Jan Benda - Krystyna glass - Canadian iridescent studio glass double gourd vase - fine quality with excellent iridescence - signed on the base - Canada (British Columbia) - circa 200...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Purple/Green/Clear Vase in Hand-Blown Art Glass, Italian Design, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano purple/green/clear vase in hand-blown art glass. Italian design, 1960s. Measurements: H 30.0 cm. x D 14.0 cm. In fine and flawless condition.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Modern Art Glass Lamp And Shade By Jean Luc Gambier
Located in Norwood, NJ
Jean Luc Gambier ( 1948-) signed and dated '06 modern art glass lamp and shade in golden yellows with blues and whites. Jean Luc Gambier studied at the school of glass in Moulins, ...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 2 Unique Carafe and Glass by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 unique carafe and glass by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Carafe: Ø 80 x H 22 cm Glass: Ø 75 x H 12.5 cm Materials: Handblown gla...
Category

2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Egizia Silver Blue Art Glass Bowl, 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful and rare find Egizia art glass bowl, designed by Ettore Sottsass. This thick and heavy cobalt blue bowl is decorated with hand silk-screened...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

fferrone Eight Contemporary Handcrafted Margot Champagne Coupe Glasses Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of eight Margot Champagne Coupes The contemporary handcrafted Margot champagne clear glass coupe is a contemporary glassware set which is handcrafted without the use of molds, m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Smoked Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract Murano smoke color glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful smoke color opalescent glass. The piece is signed on the bottom....
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Teardrop Glass Paperweight, Signed, Canada, Circa 2012
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary studio glass 'teardrop' paperweight sculpture - hand made/mouth blown with striking green, white and yellow swirl center - indistinctly signed and dated on the base (unk...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Unique Glass Juicer by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Glass Juicer by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 6.5 x H 11 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire c...
Category

2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Roberto Anatra, Monumental Murano Glass, Lavender, Sculpture /Figure, Signed
By Roberto Anatra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing murano glass sculpture by the well known murano Master, Roberto Anatra. title "Lovers" in a beautiful clear and lavender colors.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Unique Glass by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 75 x H 12.5 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire collection is the result of a work ...
Category

2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Unique Glass Carafe by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass carafe by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 80 x H 22 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire collection is the result of a ...
Category

2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Unique Glass Vase by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass vase by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 25 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire...
Category

2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Unique Glass Carafe by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 unique glass carafe by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 80 x H 22 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire collection is the res...
Category

2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase, circa 2000
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian handmade assymetric/oval form vase is made of transparent Murano glass with inlaid gold dust.  
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mozer Signed Faceted Yellow Glass Bowl Vintage Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely bowl glass by the Moser glass works in the Czech Republic has faceted sides. It is vintage from the 70's and is a beautiful light color of yellow. This would make great b...
Category

1970s Czech Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Tiffany Glass Center Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tiffany glass center bowl. Very nice scale and size. Signed bottom, repeating overlapping "S" design.
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Cocktail Set with Six Liqueur Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass minimal Revolution collection set includes a cocktail mixer carafe, strainer, stir stick, and six double-ended Liqueur glasses....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Unique Harvest Graal Blue and Black Glass Vase by Tiina Sarapu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique harvest Graal blue and black glass vase by Tiina Sarapu 2018 Dimensions: H 28 cm Materials: Glass Glass in my works signifies the world between opaque and translucent, visible and invisible, material and immaterial, real and unreal. It is a world of shady shapes, exciting and elusive. I studied glass art in Estonian Academy of Arts in 1990–1996. I have been working for the Department of Glass Art at the Estonian Academy of Arts as a teacher and technician, from 2003 to 2017 as an associate professor. I have taken part in several exhibitions, conferences, symposiums and workshops since 1994 both in Estonia and abroad. I have earned attention at several international contests of glass art. My works are owned by several institutions and collectors. I also received the honourable nomination for the title of “Recognized Glass Artist of Estonia 2004-2005” and the annual Kristjan Raud...
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2010s Estonian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Unique Harvest Graal Blue Glass Vase by Tiina Sarapu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique harvest Graal blue and black glass vase by Tiina Sarapu, 2018 Dimensions: H 27 cm Materials: Glass Glass in my works signifies the world between opaque and translucent, visible and invisible, material and immaterial, real and unreal. It is a world of shady shapes, exciting and elusive. I studied glass art in Estonian Academy of Arts in 1990-1996. I have been working for the Department of Glass Art at the Estonian Academy of Arts as a teacher and technician, from 2003 to 2017 as an associate professor. I have taken part in several exhibitions, conferences, symposiums and workshops since 1994 both in Estonia and abroad. I have earned attention at several international contests of glass art. My works are owned by several institutions and collectors. I also received the honourable nomination for the title of “Recognized Glass Artist of Estonia 2004-2005” and the annual Kristjan Raud...
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2010s Estonian Modern Glass

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Glass

Jozefina Glass Works Krosno Polish Vintage Hand Blown Art Glass Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning tall and elegant hand-blown Polish art glass jug attributed to the Jozefina Glass Makers, Krosno and dating from around 1980. The Josefi...
Category

20th Century Polish Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Unique Black Harvest Glass Vase by Tiina Sarapu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique black harvest glass vase by Tiina Sarapu 2018 Dimensions: H 23 cm Materials: Glass Glass in my works signifies the world between opaque and translucent, visible and invisible, material and immaterial, real and unreal. It is a world of shady shapes, exciting and elusive. I studied glass art in Estonian Academy of Arts in 1990–1996. I have been working for the Department of Glass Art at the Estonian Academy of Arts as a teacher and technician, from 2003 to 2017 as an associate professor. I have taken part in several exhibitions, conferences, symposiums and workshops since 1994 both in Estonia and abroad. I have earned attention at several international contests of glass art. My works are owned by several institutions and collectors. I also received the honourable nomination for the title of “Recognized Glass Artist of Estonia 2004-2005” and the annual Kristjan Raud...
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2010s Estonian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Unique Harvest Graal Brown Glass Vase by Tiina Sarapu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Harvest Graal brown glass vase by Tiina Sarapu, 2018 Dimensions: H 30 cm Materials: Glass Glass in my works signifies the world between o...
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2010s Estonian Modern Glass

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Glass

Vintage Murano Art Glass 'Laburnum' Paperweight Vase, Italy, Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Murano art glass paperweight vase featuring encased 'Golden Chain Laburnum' - striking blue and yellow color combination - remnants ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Fratelli & Toso Pair Murano Glass Decanters/Bottles with Stoppers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Murano decanters with stopper in this canned glass work. each measures approximately 18 inches high by 3.5 diameter. All Murano like these are hand made and the old sayi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

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.

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