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
Set of 12 Mid-century colored glasses from Swedish Johansfors Glassworks, 1960s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
12 coloured vintage glasses from Swedish Johansfors. 12 coloured vintage glasses from Swedish Johansfors Glassworks (1889-1977). Various colou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of Vintage English Whiskey Glasses, 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This set of six glasses were designed and produced in United Kingdom, during the 1960's. They are made of cut crystal with a top finish in different colors, two yellow, two mauve col...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Vintage Flavio Poli Murano Red and Yellow Uranium Sommerso Oblong Glass Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage Murano Flavio Poli hand blown glass oblong bowl or serving piece is from the 60's. It is red with a yellow rim that has uranium in it which is very desirable. T...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 6 Italian Murano green and purple glass tumblers 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful set of six green and purple Murano glass tumblers made in Italy in the 1980s. These are inspired by Gio Ponti and Paolo Venini tumblers...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Executive Whiskey Decanter, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Spirit Vessel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage executive whiskey decanter. An English, cut crystal glass spirit vessel, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990.
Bold form with appealing crystal finish
Disp...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Sculptural and Curvilinear Midcentury Translucent Glass Bowl by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sculptural translucent glass bowl was produced by Daum, one of the most illustrious glass makers of the period in Nancy, France, circa 1950. Daum was awarded a Grand...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Venini 24 Karat Gold Inclused Sphere Glass Egg Paperweight
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Italian handblown glass egg paperweight sculpture with 24-karat gold orb inclusion at center. Engraved signature on bottom, Venini, Italia.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
"Pheasant" by Archimede Seguso Art Glass Murano 1950s Bird
Located in Brescia, IT
Blown Murano glass. Green and gold leaf.
Perfect condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Violet Purple Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning purple small vase with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Has "Made in Italy" embossed on the base. Would ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 10 Anchor and hocking fire king Peach Lustre Laurel cups plates cans pot
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 15cm Diameter plate 2cm Height plate , 11,5cm Width cup , 6cm height cup , 9,5cm diameter cup
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
White Fish Glass Decanter or Vase, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazing Decanter/Vase fishes in white color, made by one of the glass manufacture based in Czech Republic. Would make a great addition to every collection! Very good original vintage condition. Absolutely beautiful decoration. Only one unique item.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Mid-Century Vintage Transparent and Green Crystal 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. One defect on the top of the vase. Only one unique piece.
Crystal glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
1950 Barovier e Toso "Zanfirico" Glass and Silver Italian Murano Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
White "Zanfiro" glass
Silver stand
"Barovier & Toso" signed
Perfect condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1960's Wayne Husted Blenko Glass #6211 Sparkling Crackle Glass Footed Decanter
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is believed to be Blenko's #6211 footed decanter designed by Wayne Husted
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano / Venetian Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Stem Vase
Located in Bolton, GB
A Venetian glass stem vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of orangey red glass cased in amber glass, which is further encased in clear g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Charles Pfister Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare black Murano glass bowl designed circa 1970 by Charles Pfister for Salviati, Murano, Italy.
Beautiful original condition, a few superficia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Catchall by Luigi Serafini for Memphis Extra, 1980s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Discover this stunning Murano Glass Catchall, designed by Luigi Serafini for Memphis Extra in the 1980s. This piece is signed by the artist, with the signature elegantly engraved on ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Handblown Vase Glass, 1960s
Located in CABA, AR
Transport yourself back to the vibrant era of the 1960s with this rare Italian handblown glass vase. Adorned with captivating light blue, white, and red stripes, it exudes the essenc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini
A calla vase in filigrana glass designed by Tyra Lundgren in 1948, manufactured by Venini, Venice 1981. Incised signa...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Barnacle Large Barrel Clear Pendant Ligh, Hand Blown Thick Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This series revels in the material and the way the thick crystal forms and light play with each other. The unique light refractions will animate any surface nearby. Extremely hot mol...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Smoked Glass Curved Bowl by Holmegaard of Denmark
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century smoked glass curved bowl by Holmegaard of Denmark. A flat base and circular form features curved wave-like rounded edges. Handblown in smoked grey glass with variances ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Smoked Glass
MARKED Wedgwood Black Glass Scottie Dog / Terrier Paperweight SG418
By Wedgwood, Ronald Stennett Willson
Located in Bolton, GB
A stunning British black + clear glass paperweight sculpture of a Scotty dog / terrier. Made by Wedgwood, pattern number SG418, factory marked to base. From the range of animals + pl...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Set of 16 George Thompson Designed Steuben Champagne/Coupe/Tall Sherbet Glasses
Located in valatie, NY
A Set of 16 George Thompson Designed Hand Blown Steuben Champagne/Coupe/Tall Sherbet Pattern #7877, Mid 20th c Glasses. Steuben glass is elegantly conte...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Waterford Crystal Decanter
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage clear glass decanter with square stopper
A decanter is a vessel that is used to hold the decantation of a liquid which may contain sediment. Decanters, which have varied sha...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Vintage Yellow Small Geometric 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
Fratelli Toso Murano Green White Italian Art Glass Crown Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown green and white twisting ribbons Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. This paperweights are often ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Mid Century Sommerso Murano Glass Vase Pink/ Green, Italy, circa 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Highly decorative mid century Murano Glass Vase from the renown workshops in Italy around 1960/70. A fantastic shaped, mid-sized vase with twisted body combined with a lovely coloration from pink tones down to a bright green on the base. An exceptional designed Murano masterpiece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1953
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1953
A large sommerso art glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Flavio P...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Bianconi Murano White Purple Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage murano hand blown white and purple ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, and signed "Venini Murano Itali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Set of 2 Vases, circa 1950s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art glass vases produced by orrefors , and designed by famous Nils Landberg.
Wonderful glass with exceptional color that collaborates with the clear glass. These two are a great loo...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
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
Unique Luxury 44 pieces Murano Glass Set, A.Ve.M Gold Dophins and Ruby Red, 50s
By Galliano Ferro, A.VE.M
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extraordinary historical set of 44 pieces from A.Ve.M Murano.
The theme of the set is the dolphin. This is wonderfully executed with attention of details. The tail and fins are in r...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Amber Murano Glass Bowl
By Mandruzzato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian amber Murano glass bowl blown in Sommerso technique / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: width 6 inches, depth 6 inches, height 2.5 inches
1 in stock in Los Angeles...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese, 8 Tumblers Red or Amber, Incisi Velati Heavy Sommerso Murano Glass
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Great set of 4 amber and 4 red tumblers. Heavy glass Sommerso clear bottom over a deep amber or a dense red.
Amelio Cenedese here made tumblers borrowing Carlo Scarpa velati techniq...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Arte Nuova / Pustetto & Zanetti Murano Green & Amber Glass Ashtray Bowl
Located in Bolton, GB
This is a magnificent 1950/60's Venetian sculptural glass ashtray bowl, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of green and amber glass encased i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Vintage Millefiori Murrine Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow color flower murrines over copper bed Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The paperweight...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
SIGNED Nuutajarvi Notsjo Kaj Franck Black Glass Bowl
Located in Bolton, GB
A stunning small Scandinavian black glass Kastanja (chestnut) bowl, cased in clear glass. Made by Nuutajarvi Notsjo of Finland in the 1950's, and designed by Kaj Franck, signed to ba...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
A blue and green a fasce a spirale bowl from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1960s
A large sommerso art glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Flavio ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass Bowl Black Shell, Metals and Bright Colors, Attributed to AVEM
Located in Verviers, BE
Stylish Murano art glass bowl attributed to AVEM and made in the 1960s. Distinctive Red casing on the outside with colorful spatter-glass interior in bright and contrasting colors wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Green Faceted Indiana Glass Drinking Glasses, Set of 8
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of eight green-faceted drinking glasses. This set will add a beautiful touch of green to any place setting. We recommend using this set for water or iced tea and pairing them w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Vintage Glass Liquor Glasses Design Italy 1970s Set of 6
Located in Palermo, IT
Sei Bicchieri da liquore. Corpo cilindrico. Vetro trasparente con base blu. Davvero unici e vintage degli anni '70. Made in Italy. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
French Pierre Cardin Pink Flower Glass Vase, Signed, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous decorative chic glass vase in light pink - rose color, made of glass.
With original label "Pierre Cardin" and signature "Pierre Cardin" engraved in the glass (see all pictu...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Ermanno Nason Cenedese Murano Duo Sculpture in Uranium Glass Abstract Figural
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing double figure sculpture by Ermanno Nason for Cenedese circa 1960s. Hand blown uranium glass has intense glow under black light as pictured.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Glass Christmas Tree Top, Czechoslovakia, 1950's.
Located in Praha, CZ
A beautiful glass ornament for the Christmas tree, it has a stepped structure with a soft pink shade and circular notches decorated with green accents.
It will be a striking addition...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Large Murano Glass Fruit Bowl
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning colored Murano glass fruit bowl in a beautiful shape.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Fratelli Toso Opalescent Glass Bowl with Orange Optic Swirls
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous round optical vintage chunky Murano hand blown glass bowl by Fratelli Toso is thick walled of opalescent glass with the interior of luscious orange optical swirls. It is somewhat in the form of a geode bowl. It is large and heavy. This can be used for serving or just as a beautiful happy Murano glass object...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Glass Pink Red Bowl by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors
By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors
Located in North Miami, FL
This exaggerated and outstretched Swedish mid century glass sommerso bowl and or vase has a sculptural shape with beautiful colors of pink, raspberry pink red, white outlines on the ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
A pair of Murano Glass Sculpture by Livio Seguso, 1970s
By Livio Seguso
Located in CABA, AR
This pair of Murano glass sculptures by the renowned artist Livio Seguso is a magnificent testament to the mastery and innovation of Venetian glassmaking. Crafted in the late 1970s a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
French Saint Louis Crystal Water / Wine Glass Service / 12 People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your dining experience with the exquisite french crystal tableware and barware set by Saint Louis, Crafted in France. This exceptional collection is designed to cater to the discerning taste of those who appreciate fine craftsmanship and refined elegance. This comprehensive set is perfect for hosting gatherings and impressing your guests It includes a complete service for 12 people, ensuring that every individual has a luxurious wine or water glass at their disposal. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted with precision and expertise, Showcasing the timeless beauty of French crystal. Indulge in the pleasure of sipping your favorite wine or savoring a refreshing glass of water from these elegant crystal glasses. Whether you're hosting a formal dinner or enjoying a casual gathering, saint Louis crystal...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Oversized Murano Multicolor Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Huge Italian Murano glass hand blown fish figure with colorful decorative spots and stripes, Italy, 1950s.
Blue, red, orange, yellow and green accents...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Arte Nuova Murano / Venetian Pink & Amber Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Bolton, GB
A fantastic organic glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of pinkish red glass cased in amber glass, which is further encased in cle...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Exceptional Large Bauhaus Floor Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Exceptional Large Bauhaus Floor Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF ca. 1950
A very rare floor vase designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld in 1950 and manufactured by Wuertembergische Metalwor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
VENINI - CARLO SCARPA - Sommerso Bollicine Green Glass Bowl, Italy, Circa 1940
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Chatham, ON
VENINI (Manufacturer) - CARLO SCARPA (Designer, 1906-1978) - Mid Century studio glass Sommerso Bollicine bowl with gold inclusions - featuring over-all bubble decoration - striking J...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of five (5) Italian Murano art glass fruit, circa mid-20th century, Italy.
Dimensions:
1. Lemon: 2.63" x 3" x 4.25" H
2. Orange: 3" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Fan Flower Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and huge rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condition, not missing a single...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Ten Banded Amber Cylinder Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Aqua Barrel Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Stelvia Empoli Green Cased Glass 'Basket Weave' Vase / Jug
Located in Bolton, GB
A vintage, retro green cased glass vase in the style of a jug, with semi-opaque white interior casing, applied clear glass handle, and distinctiv...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Lalique France, Pair of Champagne Glasses with Angel, 1945
By Lalique
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of champagne glasses created by Marc Lalique in 1945. This very beautiful creation shows an angel headmolded at the top of the foot spreading its large wings on the shoulder of ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Cenedese Aquamarine and Amber Murano "Sommerso" Glass Bowl, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Cenedese
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury aquamarine and amber Murano Glass Bowl. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s and it is attributed to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid 20th Century Steuben Glass 'Flare' Bowl
Located in Raleigh, US
Steuben Hand-Blown Glass Footed ‘Flare’ Bowl
This exquisite Steuben bowl is a stunning example of midcentury modern design, combining elegance with timeless craftsmanship. Its minim...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Murano Orange Cased Glass Vase, Italy 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Murano glass vase in a vibrant orange encased glass. This lovely piece was realized in Murano, Italy during the 1970s.
The quality of the encased glass amd the si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 6 Murano tumblers, Tartan, 4 amethyst, 3 Blue, 4 greens, one red Ritorto
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of six Murano glass tumblers with an incredible sequence of 11 different color glass canes in hue sequence and bright colors.
The technique is called Piera, one of the most difficult Murano glass way of creating a pattern of colors, where a mosaic of Murano rods...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
John Deacons Jay Glass Millefiori Radial Paperweight - J Cane
By John Deacons
Located in Bolton, GB
A Scottish pink & clear glass radial paperweight filled with blue, pink and white millefiori canes. Made by John Deacons, at his Jay Glass factory that was set up after he left Perth...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century Vintage Blue Artistic Ingrid Glass Vase, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Ingrid Glass, or rather Ingrid Glashutte, is a company based in Germany but with glassworks in Austria. Currently defunct, but operating from the earl...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Rhinoceros Designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautifully blown, somerso Murano glass rhinoceros. This piece was designed by Antonio Da Ros and blown by Fabio Tosi for Cenedese Ve...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Massive Salmon Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible and huge rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase in a charming salmon color made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown red and taupe gray triangle Tessere mosaic Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso, c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Italian Luigi Mandruzzato Brown Facet Cut Art Glass Vase 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
A stunning Italian Murano sommerso Brown vase with by Luigi Mandruzzato dating from the 20th century. has a flat facet cut angled body and has a central Brown glass , cased in a thi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Paolo Venini Inciso Glass Bottle Manufactured by Venini 1990s
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Paolo Venini Inciso Glass Bottle Manufactured by Venini 1990s
A vintage "Inciso" glass bottle designed by Paolo Venini in 1956 and manufactured by...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Italian Modernist Green Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Striking Murano fish glass glass sculpture, circa 1950s. Piece measures 5.25" high by 6" wide by 1.5" deep. Unsigned and in very good vintage condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 4 Divided Dinner Plates, Uranium Green Glass Glow in UV Light
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern divided dinner plates were made of uranium green glass with 3 compartments - one large and two smaller ones. Minimal,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Uranium Glass, Glass
Mid-century Modern glass for sale on 1stDibs.
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