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 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
Midcentury Green Art Murano Glass Italian Vase Attributed to F.lli Toso, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Large submerged Murano art crystal and green glass vase. This wonderful item was produced during the 1950s in Italy and it is attributable to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Drinking Set, Borske Sklo Czechoslovakia, 1968
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful mid-century modern design set of drinking glasses with a pitcher. Produced in Czechoslovakia by Borske Sklo, glass union in 1968. The set is in the most wonderful finish wi...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Alfredo Barbini Great Plate Murano Art Glass Black Corroded Copper Green, 1980
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Alfredo Barbini great plate Murano art glass black corroded copper green, 1980.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Imperial Glass 22-Carat Gold-Plated Shoji Screen Greek Key Vase, Cocktail Mixer
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful vintage signed Imperial glass vase or cocktail mixer from the 1960s has 22-carat gold-plated Greek key like shohji screen or trellis...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Textured and Faceted Murano 'Sommerso' Blue Ice Glass Vase
By Mandruzzato
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful midcentury Murano art glass vase attributed to Mandruzzato, circa 1980s. The combination of ocean blue and the textured clear 'Sommerso' ice glass looks simply stunning.
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Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Riihimäen Lasi Oy Tall Modernist Glass Vase
Located in Tilburg, NL
Riihimäen Lasi Oy tall Modernist glass vase. Finland, mid 20th century.
Beautiful mid-century modernist art glass vase from Finland. Magnificent ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Da Ros for Cenedese Huge 12“ Cobalt & Light Blue Italian Murano Glass Bowl 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage midcentury huge, large, heavy and thick light ocean blue coloured Italian glass bowl attributed to Antonio da Ros for Cenedese, Murano, Italy circa 1960. The style, form and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Italian Alexandrite and Green Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese large and heavy vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this larg...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Irish Crystal Fruit Basket with Handle
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely quality cut crystal glass handled basket features bright striking spectral highlights radiate from the profuse floral decoration. The pleasingly traditional appearance ha...
Category
20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Antique Murrine Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Murrine Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Item e7093
A large murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920. Made of polychrome...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Murano Bowl in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass. Italian Design, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano bowl in blue mouth blown art glass. Italian design, 1960s.
Measures: 16 x 7 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Set of 3 "Submerged" Murano Glass Italian Bowl, Barovier, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century collection of three decorative bowls in "Sommerso" Murano crystal glass. This wonderful set was designed by Barovier in Italy during the 1970s.
The sinuous li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Large Hand-Cut Crystal Vase Centerpiece
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage large and heavy cut crystal vase centerpiece.
The crystal is very clear and gives off a bright sound.
Very good/excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Small Murano Reticello Glass Fazzoletto Vase, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Small Murano Reticello Glass Fazzoletto Vase, Italy 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Four Mid Century Tea Glasses and Plates, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning deep yellow glasses with flower design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in Bialystok, Poland. Would make a great addition to any collection!
Dimensions...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Vintage Small Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Lubiana, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good condition. Only one unique piece. Another items from the collection are available in our store. Porcelain glass. Lubiana factory.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please note, priced per item (3 available) - Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks art glass seashells. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Arte compa...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Textured Murano 'Sommerso' Blue Ice Glass Vase Attributed to Mandruzzato
By Mandruzzato
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage midcentury Murano art glass vase attributed to Mandruzzato, circa 1980s. The combination of ocean blue and the textured clear 'Sommerso' ice glass is simply mesmerizing...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Art Glass Fish Figure with Gold Flecks and Stripes Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gold Flecks Acid Green & Cream Ribbons Murano Art Glass Fish Figure, Italy 1940s
A lovely Murano glass fish sculpture with colorful ribbons in ac...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Midcentury Orange and White Murano Glass Italian Bowl or Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury orange and white Murano glass bowl or ashtray. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s.
This piece has a combination of colors, orange and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Collection of Art Glass Vases by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of 5 art glass vases designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden. They have swirl lines of purple and black inside of the glass.
Nice condition with some scratches.
...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Thick Transparent Glass Vase by Strombergshyttan, Sweden
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Sweden, 1960s.
This vase was designed by Strombergshyttan.
It is made in 2.5-thick transparent glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Seguso Viro Murano 4 Quarti Incalmo Colored Art Glass Vase
By Seguso Viro
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Italian Murano art glass '4 Quarti' incalmo colored glass vase designed by Seguso Viro as part of their 'Collezioni' range and probably dating from circa 1960-1970. The vase uses the incalmo technique in joining the four distinct colours namely red, blue, yellow and green in a typical 'cartoccio' form. A truly exquisite design and a wonderful display piece this large vase has etched Seguso Viro Murano...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Carnevale Art Glass Bowl by Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1980s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Carnevale Art Glass Bowl by Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1980s
A very large vintage art glass bowl of the Carnevale series introduced by Archimede Seguso and manufactured by ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Cappellin Murano Round Orange Color Glass Plate, 1920
By Cappellin
Located in Rome, IT
With its unique features and meticulous attention to detail, this piece is a testament to Cappellin Murano's innovative vision and artistic sensibility.
A highly sought-after plate ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Empoli 'Florence, Italy' Large Vase 'Soliflower' in Opaline, 1960s
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
Empoli 'Florence, Italy' large vase in opaline, 1960s
Typical decors from the glass factories of Florence, Italy, collectively known as Empoli.
All these vases have an inner laye...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid Century Green Hand-Painted Crystal Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Green vase in amazing organic shape.
Produced in 1960s, Italy. Hand painted piece.
Glass in original condition.
One defect on the top - small chip - as on pictures.
The outer reli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set 21 Blown Glass Multi Color Small Cocktail Snifters Cordials or Shot Glasses
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage set of 21 blown glass multi-colored small cocktail snifters, cordials, or shot glasses in three different sizes. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There is a chip on the rim of one of the purple etched glasses...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Italian Midcentury Art Glass Bowl with Red and Green Trailed Designs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very striking and stylish Italian Murano art glass basket shaped bowl with red and green trailing dating from the mid-20th century. The bowl is heavily m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Five Antique Murrine Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Five Antique Murrine Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
A set of five millefiore murrine glass vases, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso around 1910-20. All vases are executed with polychrome multicoloured murrines and have an acid etched finish, one vase with glossy finish. The vases are authentic examples of early 20th century Murano art glass. They were part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s.
Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Midcentury Vintage Yellow Small 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 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
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Sea Shell Sculpture in Vibrant Green Art Glass
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Alfredo Barbini Murano glass sea shell sculpture in vibrant green art glass. Another amazing and large shell sculpture to complete your collecti...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Tall Glass Sommerso Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Glass, Sweden Circa 1960
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a mid-century Swedish Scandinavian Mid Century Modern, tall Art glass Sommerso Vase, attributed to the designer Vicke Lindstrand, for the maker Kosta Glass of Sweden, dating to circa 1960.
Vicke Lindstrand is considered by many to be one of the most legendary and pioneering of all Swedish Glass designers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Huge Murano Sommerso / Diamond shape, Purple Blue & Yellow , Flavio Poli 1970's
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Ashtray - Pocket Emptier - Murano Glass - Sculpture for a bookcase - Decorative Coffee table piece
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli & Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Corroso Sommerso Vase, Italy 1957
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Flavio Poli & Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Corroso (Acid etched) and Sommerso (Different color layers) Vase
Made in Italy circa 1957
Literature: Seguso Vetri d'Arte Glass Objects From Murano (1932-1973) - Marc Heiremans...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Zanetti centerpiece, Murano, 1970s.
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano glass centerpiece, made by Licio Zanetti, circa 1970s.
Production labels present.
Excellent overall condition, no breaks or missing, see photos.
Dimensions: H= 20 cm; D= 30 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Steuben Glass "Handkerchief" Vase Designed by Donald Pollard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Steuben Glass "Handkerchief" Vase, Corning, NY. 8 7/8" h. Base signed. The vase uses Steuben founder Frederick Carder's technique so the curves of the vase "suggest the folds...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Italian Venetian Goblet in Murano Glass Orange and Gold with a Grape
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Goblet in Murano Glass Orange and Gold with a Grape
Refined Italian Venetian handcrafted goblet in blown Murano glass composed by a small bowl in light-orange and w...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Modern Blue/Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass Ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass, the blue body is submerged in a very slightly yellow mass. (Color variant Giall...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Murano Opalescent Blue White Italian Art Glass Fan Conch Seashell Bowl
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white Italian art glass seashell bowl. Documented to the Cenedese Company. It has the original underneath "Murano - Cenedese -...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Empoli 'Florence, Italy' Large Optical Glass on Foot Cobalt Blue
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
Made by the Italian craftsmen of Empoli, Florence
The carefully crafted Optical details
The large, usable vase provides a solid form suitable for a few tall flowers...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Schneider Style Soliflore Vase by La Verrerie de Maure-Vieil, French Glass Vase
By Charles Schneider, Mick et Bob Le Bleis
Located in Miami, FL
Unique and sophisticated, this vase is crafted of mouth-blown "pate de verre" glass and hand-decorated using a technique invented by the Romans then reintroduced during the Art Nouve...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Violet Vase by Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A graduate of Karol Štipl. He studied together with František Vízner, with whom he was often compared. Vízner and urban began working as designers at Rudolf Hut after graduation, in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
MidCentury Vintage Artistic Glass Orange Vase, Tarnowiec, Sulczan, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vase made in the Tarnowiec Glassworks located in Poland,
designed by J. Słuczan-Orkusz.
Soda glass, mass-colored, hand-formed.
Vintage product from 1970s
Dimensions: height 17 cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Large and Vibrant Murano Art Glass Aquarium Vase Italian 1950s
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Offered for sale is a rare and important Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) Italian Murano blown glass aquarium vase. This fine example of Barbini's work has wonderful detail to the fish, f...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Fontana Arte Glass Beveled & Gold Infused Rectangle Footed Serving Tray Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful rectangle Fontana Arte attributed Vanity Tray, Tableware, Barware or Serving Tray in beveled thick green tinted Glass on 4 round gold infused ball feet.
The two handles are...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Vintage French Glass Apothecary Jar
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French glass lidded apothecary or candy jar. Urn shaped faceted form. Lid with faceted cut glass knob. In good condition for the age and use, with light scratches and fleabite chip...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Ravenna Bowl by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ravenna bowl by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors, Sweden 1950s
A heavy bowl of the Ravenna series designed by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors Sweden in the 1950s. The squarish bowl has round...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Pair of Transparent Bullicante Murano Glass Vases by Ercole Barovier
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s
Made in transparent bullicante hand-blown Murano glass by Ercole Barovier.
These vases are original and quite rare to find as a pair, especially in this...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Paolo Venini Murano Signed Blue Inciso Technique Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso blue and peachy color Italian art glass flower vase. Designed by Paolo Venini, circa 1955 for Venini e. Co. The vase has an elegant taper...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Murano, Submerged Glass Vase, Colour Smoky Gray, Mandruzzato Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Large multi-faceted glass vase by Mandruzzato.
This beautiful piece is very elegant thanks to the delicate line and the smoky-transparent color. It is rare, not only for its shape bu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid century red glass fruit bowl by Monica Bratt
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century red glass fruit bowl by monica bratt circa 1950.
Monica bratt (1913-1961) was a swedish artist who worked mainly in glassware at the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Vintage Transparent Art Glass Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good original condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
1960s Italian Design Diamond Glass Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
Diamond glass vase
Perfect condiction.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Blue Murano Glass Vase by Tagliapietra & Angelin for Effetre International, 1985
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very good Murano glass vase by Lino Tagliapietra and Marina Angelin with Effetre International for Oggetti.
An opaque, near royal blue bottle form vase with an applied black ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art 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.