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Mid-Century Modern Glass

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Blue vase in Italian glass, 1970, Italy
Blue vase in Italian glass, 1970, Italy

Blue vase in Italian glass, 1970, Italy

Blue vase in Italian glass, 1970, Italy

By Biot

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant Italian blown glass vase dating from the 1970s. It is distinguished by its generous shape with organic lines and its superb marbled decoration, blending deep shades of blu...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Candy Pieces Sculptures
Italian Murano Art Glass Candy Pieces Sculptures

Italian Murano Art Glass Candy Pieces Sculptures

Italian Murano Art Glass Candy Pieces Sculptures

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and fun set of four (4) Italian Murano art glass candy pieces, sculptures, hand-made, in the Modern design style, circa mid to late-20th century, Itay. Each beautiful can...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Two Pairs of French Pernod Glasses, Mid-Century Modern
Two Pairs of French Pernod Glasses, Mid-Century Modern

Two Pairs of French Pernod Glasses, Mid-Century Modern

Two Pairs of French Pernod Glasses, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

2 Pairs of French Pernod glasses with blue striping for measuring. One pair with red label and one pair with blue label. Pernod Fils was the most popular brand of absinthe throughout...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960
Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Pink yellow and clear glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Italy, 1960s. Pink and yellow glass double cased into clear glass using the Somme...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Vincenzo Nason Murano Sommerso Pink Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960
Vincenzo Nason Murano Sommerso Pink Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

Vincenzo Nason Murano Sommerso Pink Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

Vincenzo Nason Murano Sommerso Pink Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

By Mandruzzato, Vincenzo Nason & Cie

Located in Barcelona, ES

Excellent Sommerso vase with faceted glass in smoke pink color. Designed by Vincenzo Nason for Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Pale pink glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso t...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Set of 6 Joe Colombo "Smoke" Glasses for Riedel, 1964 (With Original Labels)
Set of 6 Joe Colombo "Smoke" Glasses for Riedel, 1964 (With Original Labels)

Set of 6 Joe Colombo "Smoke" Glasses for Riedel, 1964 (With Original Labels)

Set of 6 Joe Colombo "Smoke" Glasses for Riedel, 1964 (With Original Labels)

By Joe Colombo

Located in Vienna, AT

This exceptional set of six "Smoke" glasses was designed in 1964 by the visionary Italian architect Joe Colombo and produced by the prestigious Austrian manufacturer Riedel. A master...

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Anchor Hocking Depression Glass Sandwich Patt. Forest Green 1950s - 23 Pieces
Anchor Hocking Depression Glass Sandwich Patt. Forest Green 1950s - 23 Pieces

Anchor Hocking Depression Glass Sandwich Patt. Forest Green 1950s - 23 Pieces

Anchor Hocking Depression Glass Sandwich Patt. Forest Green 1950s - 23 Pieces

By Anchor Hocking

Located in Miami, FL

A grouping of 23 pieces of Anchor Hocking Sandwich Pattern in Forest Green glass. This pattern's design included stylized flowers and leaves on a background of numerous small dots or...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 12 Esagonali Tumblers and Pitcher. Murano Glass Rigadin Fumè, Coral Red
Set of 12 Esagonali Tumblers and Pitcher. Murano Glass Rigadin Fumè, Coral Red

Set of 12 Esagonali Tumblers and Pitcher. Murano Glass Rigadin Fumè, Coral Red

Set of 12 Esagonali Tumblers and Pitcher. Murano Glass Rigadin Fumè, Coral Red

By Salviati, Paolo Venini

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Elegant set of 12 handmade Murano glass with a matching jug in warm amber fume color. Each piece is decorated with the refined rigadin ritorto pattern, a classic Murano design that g...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier Large Rostrato Murano Glass Italian, Italy, 1940s
Ercole Barovier Large Rostrato Murano Glass Italian, Italy, 1940s

Ercole Barovier Large Rostrato Murano Glass Italian, Italy, 1940s

Ercole Barovier Large Rostrato Murano Glass Italian, Italy, 1940s

By Barovier, Ercole Barovier

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous large mouth-blown Murano glass vase in rostrato crystal. This stunning decorative piece was produced in Italy during the 1940s by the master glassmaker Ercole Barovier. In...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s
Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s

Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s

Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Vulcano glass sculpture by Alfredo Barbini, Murano, 1957. Sometimes called Volcano. Signed "A.Barbini" on the base (see photo). Measures: Height 17.13"(43.5 cm), width 11.42" (29cm),...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Five Glasses in Murano Glass and Pure Gold from the 1980s
Set of Five Glasses in Murano Glass and Pure Gold from the 1980s

Set of Five Glasses in Murano Glass and Pure Gold from the 1980s

Set of Five Glasses in Murano Glass and Pure Gold from the 1980s

Located in Milano, MI

Set of 5 multicolored Murano glass glasses and gold gilding, made in the 1980s. The gilding has recently been revamped. Ø 8 cm h 19 cm Murano glass is a type of artistic glass prod...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Gold

Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s

Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s

Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This marvelous decorative piece was realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. In fabulous ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 6 Vintage French Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flute
Set of 6 Vintage French Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flute

Set of 6 Vintage French Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flute

Set of 6 Vintage French Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flute

By Baccarat

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 6 Vintage French Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flute Set of 6 Baccarats champagne flute stems with panel cut sides. These pattern is retired and hard to come by. The delicate...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

"Tessuto Velato", Iconic Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
"Tessuto Velato", Iconic Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

"Tessuto Velato", Iconic Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

"Tessuto Velato", Iconic Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Bochum, NRW

A "tessuto velato" iconic piece by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Clear glass with green and black or green and white, vertically fused threads.(essuto). Opaque surface matt finish, horiz...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Venetian Carlo Moretti Green Murano Scavo Art Glass Vase
Italian Venetian Carlo Moretti Green Murano Scavo Art Glass Vase

Italian Venetian Carlo Moretti Green Murano Scavo Art Glass Vase

Italian Venetian Carlo Moretti Green Murano Scavo Art Glass Vase

By Carlo Moretti, Moretti

Located in Barcelona, ES

Carlo Moretti Green Scavo Corroso Art Glass Vase with Handles Hand blown Murano glass scavo bianco corroso vase in acid green color with applied dark green handles. Attributed to Car...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

6 Sergio Asti Chameleon Aperitif Drinking Glasses, Arnolfo Di Cambio, Italy 1970
6 Sergio Asti Chameleon Aperitif Drinking Glasses, Arnolfo Di Cambio, Italy 1970

6 Sergio Asti Chameleon Aperitif Drinking Glasses, Arnolfo Di Cambio, Italy 1970

6 Sergio Asti Chameleon Aperitif Drinking Glasses, Arnolfo Di Cambio, Italy 1970

By Sergio Asti, Arnolfo di Cambio

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of six stylish color-changing studio glass drinking glasses / shot glasses from the 1970s, designed by Sergio Asti and manufactured by Arnolfo di Cambio in Tuscany, Italy. Thes...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning bright orange colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape. Good condition.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Eclectic Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Aria collection, Signed
Eclectic Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Aria collection, Signed

Eclectic Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Aria collection, Signed

Eclectic Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Aria collection, Signed

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Another beautiful set designed by my daughter Arianna, reconfirming the fresh and innovative approach on glass design. It's made by 4 different styles in pairs to a total of 8 piece...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Green Vase, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Green Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Green Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Green Vase, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Light Vase Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. he...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Soreno Green Glass Pitcher by Anchor Hocking
Mid Century Soreno Green Glass Pitcher by Anchor Hocking

Mid Century Soreno Green Glass Pitcher by Anchor Hocking

Mid Century Soreno Green Glass Pitcher by Anchor Hocking

By Anchor Hocking

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage mid century pitcher made of textured glass in an avocado green color. From the "Soreno" line by Anchor Hocking.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Clear Faceted Art Glass Vase
Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Clear Faceted Art Glass Vase

Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Clear Faceted Art Glass Vase

Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Clear Faceted Art Glass Vase

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Barcelona, ES

Excellent Sommerso huge vase with faceted glass in shades of grey. Dark and clear grey glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso technique. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 19...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Light Pink Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Light Pink Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany

Light Pink Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany

Light Pink Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Life-size glass head in a unique light pink color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headpho...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Vintage Yellow Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Yellow Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Yellow Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Yellow Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

VASE “Frill” Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Brown Fish Glass Decanter and Glasses, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Brown Fish Glass Decanter and Glasses, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s

Brown Fish Glass Decanter and Glasses, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s

Brown Fish Glass Decanter and Glasses, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Amazing set of fishes in brown color, made by one of the glass manufacture based in Poland. Would make a great addition to every collection! Very good original vintage condition. Abs...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Collection of 5 Pernod Glasses with Bakelite Bases, 1930's
Collection of 5 Pernod Glasses with Bakelite Bases, 1930's

Collection of 5 Pernod Glasses with Bakelite Bases, 1930's

Collection of 5 Pernod Glasses with Bakelite Bases, 1930's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Collection of 5 French pre-world war Pernod drinking glasses with bakelite bases. The glass screws onto the Bakelite base, in order keep the foot and screw a new glass on when the gl...

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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Mid Century White and Orange Hand Made Artistic Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century White and Orange Hand Made Artistic Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century White and Orange Hand Made Artistic Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century White and Orange Hand Made Artistic Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s, Poland. Hand made item. Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects et...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, signed. Unit price.
Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, signed. Unit price.

Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, signed. Unit price.

Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, signed. Unit price.

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Silvio Piattelli, Gio Ponti

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This listing is for unit price for customer who needs quantities that are different than the listed set of 6. Proud to offer such a beautiful piece. In this tumbler the traditional t...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Amethyst & Acqua Murano Glass Vase
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Amethyst & Acqua Murano Glass Vase

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Amethyst & Acqua Murano Glass Vase

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Amethyst & Acqua Murano Glass Vase

Located in New York, NY

This elegant and graphic Mid-Century Modern vase was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It fea...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950
Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950

Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950

Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950

By Venini

Located in Bath, GB

A rare and very large pair of vintage Italian Venini photograph frames, extremely heavy and in beautiful condition. The twisted glass is flecked with gold with gilded brass fittings....

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Mint Condition Murano Barovier Black & Green Mount Blown Glass Art Vase
Mint Condition Murano Barovier Black & Green Mount Blown Glass Art Vase

Mint Condition Murano Barovier Black & Green Mount Blown Glass Art Vase

Mint Condition Murano Barovier Black & Green Mount Blown Glass Art Vase

By Barovier

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful mouth blown art glass vase from the midcentury era. If you are looking for unique and truly decorative works of art to grace your living space then this midcentury era, Italian vase could be the perfect addition to your collection. This entirely handcrafted and mouth blown work of beauty by Barovier has the most amazing organic design and coloring and it will always draw people's attention. This combination of black, green and transparent glass is unlike anything we ever saw and it looks like something organical that you would find on a seabed or on a tropical island somewhere. Also because of its good size this Italian workmanship gem will never fail to impress. If you can already see it on your side...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass

Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red Yellow Ice Glass Faceted Vase, 1960
Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red Yellow Ice Glass Faceted Vase, 1960

Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red Yellow Ice Glass Faceted Vase, 1960

Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red Yellow Ice Glass Faceted Vase, 1960

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Barcelona, ES

Midcentury Faceted Murano art glass vase with textured ice glass sides. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Sommerso technique with red glass with a layer in yellow submerged in...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase

Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase

Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Barcelona, ES

Massive Sommerso vase with faceted glass in Green and yellow glass cased into clear glass. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Green glass with a layer of yellow glass cased in...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Green Pink Opalescent Chalcedony Flower Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Large Green Pink Opalescent Chalcedony Flower Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Vase

Large Green Pink Opalescent Chalcedony Flower Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Vase

Large Green Pink Opalescent Chalcedony Flower Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Vase

By Cenedese, Aldo Nason

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Gorgeous, and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent "Chalcedony" surface Italian art glass vase with large flowers and vines motif. The vase is signed underneath with name and ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Signed Italian Murano Art Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern
Signed Italian Murano Art Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern

Signed Italian Murano Art Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern

Signed Italian Murano Art Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage Murano Italian art glass vase. This charming blue and purple vase has been hand blown with a colorful stripped pattern. This piece can be decorative as well as functional hol...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Mid Century Vintage Green and White Big Vase, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Green and White Big Vase, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Green and White Big Vase, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Green and White Big Vase, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Murano glass.  

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed
Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed

Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed

Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed

By Ercole Barovier, Gio Ponti, Silvio Piattelli, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

The original name is Campo fiorito con papaveri e lavanda. I designed this at the turn of the millennium for Nancy and Robert Frehling of Oggetti. I was experimenting with the piera ...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Crystal Transparent Vase, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Crystal Transparent Vase, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Crystal Transparent Vase, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Crystal Transparent Vase, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Transparent vase in amazing shape. Produced in 1960s. Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No ja...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Luigi i Murano Glass Suspension Pendant Light by Borek Sipek for Driade, Italy
Luigi i Murano Glass Suspension Pendant Light by Borek Sipek for Driade, Italy

Luigi i Murano Glass Suspension Pendant Light by Borek Sipek for Driade, Italy

Luigi i Murano Glass Suspension Pendant Light by Borek Sipek for Driade, Italy

By Driade, B. Sipek

Located in Lisse, NL

Large in size and stunning design, bouquet of flowers and six light chandelier. This entirely hand-crafted chandelier is another one of our recent statement-piece-finds. This rare a...

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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Vintage Green Acqua Artistic Big Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Green Acqua Artistic Big Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Green Acqua Artistic Big Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Green Acqua Artistic Big Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

VASE “SCARF” Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Clear Glass Teardrop Tall Vase
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Clear Glass Teardrop Tall Vase

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Clear Glass Teardrop Tall Vase

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Clear Glass Teardrop Tall Vase

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Barcelona, ES

A wonderful Sommerso red and yellow hand blown Murano glass teardrop large vase. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1950s. Amazing teardrop shape...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

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

Blue Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Blue Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany

Blue Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany

Blue Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Life-size glass head in a unique blue color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headphone stand.

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Italian Handmade Sommerso Murano Glass Vase
Vintage Italian Handmade Sommerso Murano Glass Vase

Vintage Italian Handmade Sommerso Murano Glass Vase

Vintage Italian Handmade Sommerso Murano Glass Vase

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage Italian handmade Sommerso vase created in multi-colour layers of Murano glass. The glass is clear, blue, green and pink. Signed/engraved by the author on the bottom.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano
Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano

Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano

Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Item e7111 A rare example of the 'Tessuto' series designed by Carlo Scarpa ca. 1940. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice. Thin v...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed
Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed

Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed

Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed

By Gio Ponti, Silvio Piattelli, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Proud to offer such a beautiful piece. In this tumbler the traditional technique of straight canes receives an additional work. The glass before blowing is heated again to get to th...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Violet Purple Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Violet Purple Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany

Violet Purple Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany

Violet Purple Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Life-size glass head in a unique purple violet color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or head...

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Vintage Dark Red Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Dark Red Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Dark Red Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Dark Red Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. .

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Set, Vase, Tea Light Duo, German, Art Glass, Flower Sleeve, Circa 1970
Vintage Set, Vase, Tea Light Duo, German, Art Glass, Flower Sleeve, Circa 1970

Vintage Set, Vase, Tea Light Duo, German, Art Glass, Flower Sleeve, Circa 1970

Vintage Set, Vase, Tea Light Duo, German, Art Glass, Flower Sleeve, Circa 1970

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage vase and tea light duo. A German, art glass flower sleeve, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Striking twisted design creates a fascinating visage to th...

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Purple Glass Mini Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century Purple Glass Mini Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Purple Glass Mini Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Purple Glass Mini Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A nice purple decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers in Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection! Orig...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s

Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s

Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s A Fazzoletto vase in opaline and rose glass with clear glass overlay. It was manufactured in the 1950s by Venini, Venice a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

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