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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Antique Figural Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Ice Block' Sugar Tongs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed figural sugar tongs. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of antique tongs for ice blocks. Concieved as sugar tong...
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20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Hand Blown Alchemica Wine Glass Red White Liquor Bar Bubbles Chic
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Alchemica Wine Glass, a stunning hand-blown creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite glass is a standout piece from the innovative Alchemica Collection, where traditional wine drinking is transformed into a delightful art form. The Alchemica Wine Glass draws inspiration from the captivating world of chemical laboratory glassware...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of Two Czech Contemporary Bessho Tall / Collins Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Bessho tall glass - set of two 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 Bessho Collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Modern Lucite Drinking Glasses by Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional and cool set of six modern lucite drinking glasses by Guzzini of Italy, circa 1980s. The glasses are in very good condition and each piece measures 3 W x 3"D x 4.5 H....
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Lucite

Abalone and Silver Plate Bottle Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very handsome bottle opener perfect for any bar or kitchen. Heavy and impressive.
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20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Margot Champagne Coupe Glasses Handcrafted Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot champagne coupe, set of two The Margot champagne glass coupe is a contemporary glassware set which is handcrafted without the use of molds, made one by one by master craftsme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Stunning Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler, Polished Brass, France
Located in Paris, FR
One of a kind gorgeous designer's Champagne and wine bucket cooler, in About the artist: Polished brass. About the artist: E.H. Graduate in ceramic design and metal sculpture (2...
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2010s French Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Hand Blown Eagle Glass Bottle Sky Bird Animal Flying Wing Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Presenting the Eagle Bottle, a stunning hand-blown glass creation by the esteemed Simone Crestani. This exquisite piece embodies the spirit of one of nature’s most magnificent creatu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Crystal Cactus Decanter by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s
Located in Lille, FR
Cactus Decanter by Hilton McConnico for Daum. Signed Daum and Hilton McConnico.
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

21st Century Steel Ice Bucket with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This ice bucket is an essential piece of equipment in any home or commercial bar. The combination of chrome-plated steel and calf leather is particul...
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2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Italian Brass and White Leather Ice Bucket with Rosewood Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Mid-Century Italian ice bucket crafted circa 1970, combining luxurious materials and timeless design. The body is wrapped in supple white leather, accented with polished bras...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Leather

fferrone Contemporary Clear handmade Czech Glass Carafe and Six Large Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary clear glassware set includes 1 Bessho Carafe and 6 Rila Large Glasses. Each pieces is handmade in the Czech Republic. Just as the sm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Eight Contemporary Minimal Clear Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes eight clear minimal Revolution Champagne Flute Glasses. Strikingly modern in form, the double ended contemporary Revolution Collection is handcrafted in the Czec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Ice Bucket in Grey Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Details by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your barware collection with this exquisitely handcrafted Grey Shagreen Ice Bucket by KIFU Paris, a stunning marriage of luxury and functionality. The soft grey shagreen exte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Ice Bucket in White Shagreen with Stainless Steel Details by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your barware collection with this exquisitely handcrafted White Shagreen Ice Bucket by KIFU Paris, a stunning marriage of luxury and functionality. The stark white shagreen e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georges Briard Mid Century Modern Aluminum Brass Tone Ice Bucket with Handles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Georges Briard Mid Century Modern Aluminum Brass Tone Ice Bucket w Handles. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 12" W x 9" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Crystal Pear and Arrow Decanter by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s.
Located in Lille, FR
Pear and Arrow Decanter from "the lost arrows of William Tell" by Hilton McConnico for Daum. Signed Daum.
Category

1990s French Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Larry Laslo Silver-Plate and Brass Champagne and Wine Stand Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This free standing Larry Laslo combination champagne or wine stand is commanding in design and height. It is a combination brass and silver-plate. He designed this for Towle Silversm...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Set of Six Assorted Engraved Murano Glass Tumblers
Located in High Point, NC
Created in Murano, Venice, this elegant set of six clear glass tumblers by Salviati embodies the refined artistry and innovation for which the storied Venetian glassmaker is renowned...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

21st Zoe Fruit Holder Leather & Stainless Steel Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Zoe, our new family of fruit holder available in three sizes. Crafted with a wooden structure and adorned in luxurious leather, each piece features a sleek stainless steel bowl, re...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lars Göransson, Hammered Modernist Pewter Cocktail Shaker
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lars Göransson, hammered modernist pewter cocktail shaker. High-quality cocktail shaker. 1978. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass" x2
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...
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2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Alessandro M. Corkscrew by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi, Italy
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT As ironic, humorous and elegant as you could wish for, the Alessandro M Corkscrew is somewhat of a self-portrait of its designer Alessandro Mendini and joins the successful An...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Modernist ice bucket in art glass with a handle in sterling silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danish design. Modernist ice bucket in art glass with a handle in sterling silver. Sleek Danish design. From the 1960s/70s. In perfect condition. Handle marked OGH, 925s. Dimensions:...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Crescent Shaped Ribbed Flask with Screw Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish and sleek Stainless Steel polished flask. A unique curvature to the shape with ribbed edges makes this piece, not only a practical way to store spirits on the go, but also in unique style. A compliment to any breast coat pocket or handbag. a delightfully attractivce piece We have found the price guidance...
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Baccarat France Capri Optic Highball Glasses
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1980s Baccarat capri optic glass highball bar glasses. Clear wavy glass design. Baccarat brand stamp on underside.
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Albali Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Clear Glass Decanter
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Albali contemporary mouth blown Murano clear glass decanter, signed and dated. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

CAPA Champagne Bucket, Alpaca Silver & Black Marble
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
With the concept of intermingle materials from our earth, soft marbles and manually hammered alpaca, this sophisticated and elegant line is created, and it includes trays, champagne ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Metal

Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Set
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...
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2010s South African Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Small Glass Decanter with Bubbles and with Stopper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small Decanter with stopper. The piece is a nice addition to the bar for those small amounts of liquor or aperitif. Additionally, we like this size decanter for the bathroom to h...
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Boxed Vintage Set of Hunting, Shooting, Fishing Decanter Labels - 1983
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and most unusual set of three English solid / sterling silver decanter / Liquor labels each fully hallmarked for London 1983 together with the makers mark for David Shaw ...
Category

1980s British Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Multicolored Murano Goblets/Glasses with "Fazzoletto" Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of multicolored Murano Goblets/Glasses with "Fazzoletto" base Pair includes both glasses/goblets. Each piece features a multicolored marble effect...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Gucci Barware Silver Plate Tray, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted by the legendary Gucci, Italy, circa 1980, this exceptional silver plate barware serving tray epitomizes luxury and refined craftsmanship. Its sleek, modernist design feature...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Hand-Hammered Brass Monumental Round Serving Tray Barware Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This versatile extra large polished brass serving tray is hand-hammered. It has been professionally polished. The semicircle apron design on the perimeter is sculptural. Great for ba...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Taittinger Reims French Polished Aluminum Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket by Etain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Taittinger Reims French Polished Aluminum Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket by Etain. Item features Heavy polished aluminum construction, red painted interior,...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Kluk Kluk Decanter by Jacob Bang for Holmegaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tall clear glass decanter with indented sides, flared neck, and original stopper. Named for the cheerful "kluk kluk" sound it makes when pouring. Originally designed by Bang for Kast...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Large Hawkes Modern Sterling Silver & Glass Duck Cocktail Shaker
Located in New York, NY
Large sterling silver and glass cocktail shaker. Made by Hawkes in Corning, New York, ca 1925. Tall and tapering glass bowl. On exterior acid-etched flying flushed from its hiding pl...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

12 1960s Steuben #7924 Controlled Bubble Large Goblets/ Champagnes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 1960s Steuben #7924 Controlled Bubble Large Goblets/Champagnes Each one signed in Script 'S,' discontinued. A rare set of twelve (12) vintage Steuben #7924 controlled bubble la...
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20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green Cocktail or Liquor Glasses, Set of 14
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green Cocktail or Liquor or Cordial Glasses. Long stemmed Italian glassware by artisan Carlo Moretti, Set of 14
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Rosewood, Palisander Tall, Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Stamped
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great ice buacket designed, by Quistgaard, made for Dansk.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Rosewood

Schott Zwiesel Pure Crystal Glass Red Wine Decanter
Located in East Quogue, NY
Beautiful Schott Zwiesel Pure Crystal Glass Decanter. Mouth-blown from thick, clear crystal, the decanter features a wide base with a stepped riser that creates aerating ripples as ...
Category

2010s German Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Emilia Castillo Silver-Plated Goblets with Stone Inlay, Taxco Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and highly collectible set of six silver-plated goblets designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by renowned artist Emilia Castillo, celebrated for her sculptural metalw...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Brass

Sterling Silver and Murano Art Glass Barware Coasters Set of 6, Italy circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Italian Sterling Silver and Murano Glass Fruit Coaster Set, circa 1960 Elevate your private barware collection with this extraordinary set of six sterling silver coasters, maste...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Medium Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of medium Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

St James Brazil Silver Plate Martini Pitcher Cocktail Mixer Jug, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your cocktail experience with this exquisite Art Deco-inspired silver-plated pitcher, a rare masterpiece of modernist barware designed by St. James, Brazil. With its striking g...
Category

1980s Brazilian Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Cork and Marble Coasters - Set of 8 - Minimalist Elegance with Organic Charm
Located in Bochum, NRW
Cork & Marble Coasters – Elegant Symmetry Meets Natural Texture Dimensions: - Diameter: Approx. 9 cm - Thickness: Approx. 1 cm - Weight: Substantial feel without being bulky This set...
Category

1980s European Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Modern Solid Cast Brass, Hand Chiseled Timber Dawa Bar Tray
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern bar tray is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar collection and is a great addition to any home cocktail bar. The tray has a solid ti...
Category

2010s South African Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Delphine Bar by Jonathan Adler
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Delphine Bar by renowned designer Jonathan Adler. This stunning piece is a true statement of luxury and sophistication, perfect for any modern home. Crafted with the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Set Of 12 Vintage Wine Goblets, Italian, Handmade, Champagne Glasses, Liqueurs
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming set of 12 vintage wine goblets. An Italian, handmade champagne or liqueur glass collection, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. A highly decorative, large...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Estate Christofle Paris Ice Serving Spoon, Large, Berry Collection
Located in New York, NY
Scarce estate Christofle ice serving spoon, large size, Berry Collection France 20th Century Attractive slotted design with heart shaped and scrolled motifs, ideal for champagne/wine buckets, caviar serving piece ice bowls and cocktails. Serrated front for breaking the ice. Condition: Very Good, light surface wear Length: 8 inches Width: 2.63 inches Marks: Christofle, oval OC mark, IOC knight mark, France Photographed with an estate Christofle caviar...
Category

20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Shalimar Ice Bucket Small in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Shalimar Ice Bucket Small in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal "Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

K-OVER Champagne, Kintsugi, silver 999/°, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Cover Champagne : Kintsugi Our K-OVERs, are alternatives to the champagne bucket and the" glacettes" . The precious metal that holds the bottle is coated internally with a thermal f...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

Romeo Rega Modernist Barware Chrome, Brass and Lucite Ice Bucket, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Romeo Rega Ice Bucket and Tongs, Italy, circa 1970 A striking and collectible bar accessory attributed to the iconic Italian designer Romeo Rega, this exceptional ice bucket and...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Shalimar Ice Bucket Large in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Shalimar Ice Bucket Large in Brass & Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal "Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wild Boar Tusk Bottle Opener, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bottle opener with a wild boar tusk as handle. Made during the 1970s by a Danish hunter. Wild Boar being an invasive animal parts from it is not restricted by Cites and therefore thi...
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1970s European Vintage Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

1980s Modernist Ice Lucite and Silver plated Italian Tray by Ulderico Cavinato
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Tray by Ulderico Cavinato embodies the spirit of its era, blending cutting-edge materials with timeless design principles to create a visually stunning and functional work of ar...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

White Onyx Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup and Saucer
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian white onyx espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer set, circa 20th century, Italy. Cup and saucer are each mad...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Onyx

Contemporary Hand Blown Sparkling Wine Glass Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Sparkling Wine Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Sparkling Wine Glass combines refined craftsmanship with functional eleg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

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 Barware

Materials

Glass

Modern barware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern barware 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 barware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern barware 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 barware, popular names associated with this style include Felicia Ferrone, AIREDELSUR, Simone Crestani, and Marco Fedi. 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 barware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $18,666 while the average work can sell for $539.

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