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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Black
Mid-Century Modern Figura Glass Candlestick, Vetreria Gino Cenedese, Murano
Located in London, GB
Figural glass candlestick in clear and smoky green sommerso glass. Etched to base, 'Tosi Murano 1973 Korman'.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Fig by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s.
This fig is made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass.
This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage as a chip on the top, but it ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Blue Glass Gulvase by Otto Bauer for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Otto Bauer
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
The smallest in the set of five sizes of this classic glass vase.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vicke Lindstrand "Colora" Series for Kosta Blue Bud Glass Vase. Sweden, 1950s
Located in Kansas City, MO
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Blue Bud Art glass vase by Swedish glass artist Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda circa 1950. From the "Colora" series. No chips cracks or repairs.
Marked...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Italian Murano glass vase manufactured in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Italian Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handblown Fazzoleto shape Murano glass vase with murrina applied glass drops. Italy, 1950s.
This beautiful Murano glass vase features a recreation of the octopus skin. It has control...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Orrefors Ariel Glass Vase with Busts of Women Designed by Edvin Öhrström 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
This Orrefors Ariel glass vase was designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced in 1960, as indicated by the markings on the bottom of the vase. The vase f...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Sommerso Barbini Style
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass bowl or ashtray in the style of artist Alfredo Barbini, Midcentury Modern period, circa 1950s, 1960s, Italy. Piece is dark b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vase 'Ventana' designed by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta, Sweden, 1950s, Green
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase 'Ventana' designed by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta, Sweden, 1950s
Signed.
Glass.
H: 16 cm
W: 10 cm
D: 8.5 cm
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Ultramarine Blue and Yellow Artistic Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Blue vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s.
Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box.
No jags, defects etc. The outer relief ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Big Porcelain Hand Painted Flowers Vase Candy Box, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique hand painted vase box for candies. Very good original vintage condition. Only one unique piece. Hand painted in 1960s in Germany.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Trio of Shiny Black Stem Glasses in Murano Glass with Red Finishes Italy 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Trio of Shiny Black Stem Glasses in Murano Glass with Red Finishes Italy 1970s
Entirely handmade of blown Murano glass in the 1970s, this original trio of stem glasses stands out for...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Collection of Seven "Ice" Gullaskruf Vases, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This collection of Seven vases were made at Gullaskruf in Sweden 1960s and designed by famous Lennart Andersson. Because of their shape they were named Isi, which translates to Ice. ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Modern Collection of Ten "Ice" Gullaskruf Vases, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This collection of ten vases were made at Gullaskruf in Sweden 1960s and designed by famous Lennart Andersson. Because of their shape they were named Isi, which translates to Ice. Di...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Signed Moretti Murano Hand Blown Glass Amazing battuto Vase with abstract design
By Moretti
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Signed Moretti Murano Hand Blown Glass Amazing battuto Vase with abstract design. The carving and battuto work on this vase makes it a great piece of art or sculpture.
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Vintage Slim Black Decorative Glass 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Vintage Purple Decorative Glass Vase Pot, 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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Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of Four Midcentury Ceramic Bowls, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage ceramic bowls element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Glass Bowls Pantareuna Green Purple 1950s
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Glass Bowls Pantareuna Green Purple 1950s
Two turned-mould blown, flared and rim folded colored glass “Pantareuna” bowls, model i-302. Designed by...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Handmade Sage Green and Clear Bubble Art Glass Ashtray / Bowl, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Heavy handmade art glass ashtray / bowl in a sage green and clear colourway, featuring controlled bubbles. The ashtray has a lovely curved organic shape. It is in very good condition...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Vintage Slim Navy Dark Blue Decorative Glass 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
20th Century Salviati Set of 12 Cut and Frosted Glasses with Decorative Motifs
By Salviati
Located in Turin, Turin
In 1859, Vicenza lawyer Antonio Salviati started his glassmaking business by founding Salviati & C. He combined the production of mosaics and enamels with that of blown glass, becomi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
20th Century Salviati Set of 10 Cut and Frosted Glasses with Decorative Motifs
By Salviati
Located in Turin, Turin
In 1859, Vicenza lawyer Antonio Salviati started his glassmaking business by founding Salviati & C. He combined the production of mosaics and enamels with that of blown glass, becomi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Unique Hand Black and Gold Ceramic Vase, 20th Century, Europe, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique hand painted vase in original vintage condition.
No jags, small defects - as shown on pictures.
Only one unique piece. Hand painted in Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Couple sculpture Sign: Umo Wealerberg 1975
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Umo Wealerberg 1975
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button t...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of Large Black Murano Vases by Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of large black Murano vases by Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1970s.
Both are signed and have the original labels on them.
Hard to find as a pair.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Antonio da Ros Cenedese Murano Glass Sommerso Fish Sculpture in Vibrant Green
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Antonio Da Ros Cenedese Murano Glass Sommerso fish Sculpture in vibrant green With large yellow eyes.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 3 Red French Glass Cordial Glasses, Luminarc France
By Luminarc
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of French 3 ruby red cordial glasses by Luminarc. Marked at the bottom is "France". A great way to add color to any table.
How we would style them:
Pair this gorgeous red ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Luciano Gaspari Salviati Murano Glass Sasso Vase in Brilliant Applied Colors
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Luciano Gaspari Salviati Murano glass Sasso vase in brilliant applied colors Signed as pictured Salviati. Rare vase and iconic mid century modern designer.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Giuliani Mian Murano Art Glass Vase Striped Multi Color Signed by the Artist
By Fornace Mian
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Giuliani Mian Murano Art Glass Vase striped multi color signed by the artist. Very finely detailed vase.
Fornace Mian was established by Alfio Mian i...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Gianni Versace Archimede Seguso Large Hand Blown Murano Glass Vase Signed
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Gianni Versace Murano large hand blown art glass vase by Archimede Seguso. Signed in script and original Archimede Seguso Murano label. Seldom seen series.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Vintage Black and Transparent 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Large Seguso Viro Vibrant Blue Interior Striped Murano Glass Signed Vase
By Seguso Viro
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Seguso Viro vibrant blue interior striped Murano Glass signed Vase. Complicated hand blown detailed vase of the highest quality by one of the most famous glass families on the ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
1960s Danish Grey Glass Handmade Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard. No 16039
Located in London, GB
1960s smoky heavy grey handmade glass decorative bowl or dish . Manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark. Designed by Per Lütken. The pattern number is 16039 which is etched and also s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Fratelli Toso with Murrines, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Murano, Italy, 1960s.
This is a Murano glass multi-colored vase, that is highly ascribable to Fratelli Toso's millefiori.
It has a multitude of different murrines, in a rain...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
Minassia Vase by Toni Zuccheri Barovier and Toso Murano, circa 1980s
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Rare Minassia Murano vase designed for Barovier and Toso by Toni Zuccheri 1982. The vase is signed with an original label and signature. Reference Minassia series Murano Glass Museum.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Glass Bowl Designed by Simon Gate for Orrefors, Signed, Sweden, 1930
By Simon Gate
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bowl designed by Simon Gate for Orrefors,
Sweden, 1930.
Glass.
Signed.
Dimensions:
H: 15 cm / 6''
Diameter: 28 cm / 11''
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Minassia Series Vase by Toni Zuccheri Barovier and Toso Murano, 1982
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Rare Minassia Murano Vase designed for Barovier and Toso by Toni Zuccheri 1982. The vase is signed with an original label and signature. Reference Minassia series Murano Glass Museum.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Burgundy Red Plum Violet Purple and White Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Burgundy/deep Purple vase in amazing organic shape.
Produced in 1960s. Glass in perfect condition.
The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box.
No jags, defects,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Unique Hand Painted Black and Blue Red Vase, 20th Century, Europe, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique hand painted vase in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Hand painted in Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair Vistosi Model S562 Murano Glass Sculptures in Brilliant Black and White
By Vistosi
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
New Old stock pair of Vistosi Murano S562 Sasso Stone hand blown glass objects to resemble eyes. Both in the pair retain the original box and packaging. One is signed Vistosi and dat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Sommerso Bowl Green Yellow Blue Art Glass
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Italian Murano 'Sommerso' bowl in light blue, green and yellow art glass hues attributed to the Seguso atelier, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Italy. Bowl is substantia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Midcentury Murano Sommerso Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in CABA, AR
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of mid-century Italian craftsmanship with our stunning Murano sommerso glass vase from the 1960s, likely designed by the renowned Flavio Poli in collaboration with C.O.V.E.M. (Cooperativa Vetrai Muranesi). This substantial piece, in flawless condition, exudes a palpable sense of luxury and sophistication. Crafted from thick, clear sommerso glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Fenton Persian Medallion Amethyst Carnival Glass Pedestal Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
We offer this exceptional and stunning vintage Fenton carnival glass pedestal bowl decorated in the Persian Medallion design in a wonderful purpl...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Black Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a deep black beautiful color. Produced in a German glassworks 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 Maroon Crystal Vase, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Crystal cut burgundy/maroon vase.
Made in Poland in the 1960s.
Very good condition.
Measures: Height 25cm, diameter 14cm.
Category
1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Moretti Carlo Murano Vase in Colored Opaline Glass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Valu...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Vintage Crystal Decanter with 6 Crystal Glasses Signed Luigi Bormioli
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing mid-century vintage crystal decanter with 6 crystal glasses 1970s Made In Italy signed Luigi Bormioli
Dimensions:
Decanter
2,75 x 2,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Murano Art Glass Green Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Italian design, this cactus is a fashion icon of the Italian style, water green with a beautiful red glass vase underneath.
In limited edition, manufactured in one of the furnaces i...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Textured Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-blown glass design by Kazuki Takizawa. Individually crafted at KT Glassworks in Los Angeles, California. Each bowl is textured one ring at a time and uniquely made. No mold is u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda # 41890
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous piece of Art Glass by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda. Clear thick base which changes to yellow, green then blue. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear to the bas...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Original Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Black Glass Head, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large glass head was produced in Germany during the 1970s. It is made of black, thick glass. It has a neat form and deep color saturation. The head works well as a decoration or...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of Blenko Art Glass Decanters
By Blenko Glass
Located in Norton, MA
A pair of Blenko charcoal crackle glass decanters with charcoal crackle stoppers, circa 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Continental Stylish Mid-Century Purple & White Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning mid-century Continental white cased purple art glass vase with a dropped wing top and dating from around 1960. Possibly Italian the hand-blown and heavily made vase has an...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 5 1950s Art Glass Pieces by Erik Hoglund for Boda, Sweden
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in London, GB
A Set of 5 Art Glass Pieces designed in 1950s by Erik Hoglund (1932-1998) for the iconic Swedish glass factory Boda.
Measures: Rectangular pieces 11 cm wide x 9 cm deep x 3 cm high, circular pieces 7 cm diameter x 3 cm high.
Erik Höglund was studied at Konstfack in Stockholm, first decorative painting with Fritz Sjöström, then sculpture with Robert Nilsson and finally graphic design 1951-1952 with Harald Sallberg. Recruited by Erik Rosén, he was an associate designer at the Boda glassworks from 1953 to 1973 and, during this period, transformed Swedish art glass production by introducing new ideas about the appearance of glass products.. While in Boda, he also worked with pine, wrought iron and furniture. Later he also collaborated with other glassworks, such as Pukeberg, Lindshammar and Studioglas Strömbergshyttan. In 1968 he founded the design company Backström & Höglund Design AB together with the glass artist Monica Backström, with the mission to design furniture, household utensils and utensils for the public environment. Höglund was also a member of Vet Hut AB, which was founded in 1971 by ten designers from the Boda glassworks, in addition to the usual work: Erik Höglund, Monica Backström, Ann Wolff...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Bottle Paolo Venini 1950 Blu Color Murano Art Glass Serie Inciso made in Italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Murano glass bottle, museum piece in cobalt blue, Inciso series.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Kosta Boda Glass Vase by Goran Warff
By Göran Wärff
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful glass vase designed by Goran Warff for Kosat Boda. Controlled bubble technique, contrasting clear hollowed out base with typical Scandinavian smokey/grey top.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-century Modern glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century 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, art glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original glass, popular names associated with this style include Venini, Cenedese, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, and Fratelli Toso. 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 $29 and tops out at $68,000 while the average work can sell for $723.
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