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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 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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Jeannette Glass Harp Pattern Gold Trim Clear
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful collection of six Jeannette Glass cups, saucers and six dessert plates in the Harp pattern. Harp looks like older glass but was made for on...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Gold Plate

Mid Century Vintage Slim Orange and Blue Decorative Glass Vases, 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. Here set of Two vases is available.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass

Tiffany Blue Murano Glass Bowl or Pocket Emptier, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous tiffany blue glass bowl in Murano glass. This gorgeous piece was designed in Murano, Italy in the 1960s. This large bowl is in amazing conditions with no chips. It is mad...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Colorful "Art Glass" dish, circa 1970
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Art Glass" dish circa 1970 great color - this would great hanging on a wall
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Murano glass vase with handle by Carlo Moretti. Italy 1960 - 1970
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great colors and condition
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Vintage Small Black Decorative Glass Perfume Bottle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The bottle looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Stopper have some cut - as on pictures. Only one unique piec...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Mounted Twin Candlestick
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stunning Italian Venetian mid-century ruby glass bird mounted twin candlestick made on Murano. The candlestick is of simple form raised on a simple round domed base wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Vintage sculptural valet tray in thick Sommerso Murano glass, blue and violet
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning valet tray in thick Murano glass. The peculiar lavender-ish hue, known as "Alessandrite" or "Alexandrite", is obtained by master glassmakers by adding Neodymium oxide to the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Vintage Leopard Small Brown Vase, 20th Century, 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 Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass

Vintage Medium Blue Vase, 20th Century, 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 Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass

Italian Empoli Geniebottle Green Art Glass from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Verviers, BE
Empoli art glass. Italian Empoli art glass from the mid-20th century. Excellent condition. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Vintage White and 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

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Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Medium Brown Vase, 20th Century, 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 Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass

Mid Century Deep Purple Ice Cooler from August Walther. 1930 - 1940
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great condition and colours
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1930s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Carlo Nason set of three corroso Murano glass vases for Nason Moretti
Located in Milan, IT
Carlo Nason set of three corroso Murano glass vases for Nason Moretti. Measurements: 44 x 9 x 9 cm 36 x 9 x 9 cm 26.5 x 13 cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Glass Paperweight from Bohemia. 1960 - 1970
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great colours
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Erwin Eisch Frauenau glassworks Studio Bubble glass Bowl
Located in Verviers, BE
ERWIN EISCH / POESIE IN BUBBLE GLASS. Stylish, German, hand-blown art glass Bowl from the Erwin Eich Collection, made in the Eisch Frauenau glassworks between 1979-1990. Erwin Eisch...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Mid Century Vintage White and Red Dots Murano 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

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Glass

Mid-Centery modern drinking glasses, attributed to Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palermo, PA
Discover the timeless elegance of these vintage glasses, attributed to design legend Carlo Scarpa, 1970. These exquisite pieces was part of the Vertical Collection, as documented in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Vintage White and 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

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Glass, Murano Glass

French Glass Apothecary Jars, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French blown glass lidded apothecary or candy jars. Smooth urn shaped form with domed lids. Large and light weight, perfect for jelly beans or macerated fruit. Purchased fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Set of 6 Italian Murano glass tumblers 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful set of six colorful Murano glass tumblers made in Italy in the 1980s. These are inspired by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini tumblers...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Paolo Venini Murano Inciso Carved Sommerso Decanter in Vibrant blue acid signed
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Paolo Venini Murano Inciso Carved Sommerso Decanter in Vibrant blue acid signed With faint 3 line signature “Venini Murano Italia”
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Mid Century Vintage White and Green Small Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
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

French Glass Apothecary Jars, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French glass lidded apothecary or candy jars. Urn shaped faceted form. Lids with cut glass knobs. In good condition for the age and use, with light scratches and small chip...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Midcentury Greek Themed 22-Karat Gold Highball Glasses
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get Greek with this beautiful set of 8 highball glasses and convenient carrier. The glasses are printed 22-karat gold, each square with a different Greek image. Sure to add some sult...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Gold

Pino Signoretto Murano Art Glass Aquarium Vase signed by the artist dated 1985
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Pino Signoretto Murano Art Glass Aquarium Vase signed by the artist dated 1985. The fish is emerged in the water which is also solid glass.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Blue Fish Glass Decanter and Glasses, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazing set of fishes in blue color, made by one of the glass manufacture based in Poland. Would make a great addition to every collection! Very good original vintage condition. Abso...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Porcelain, Glass

Vintage Leopard Small Brown Vase, 20th Century, 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 Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Murano Orange Cased Glass Vase, Italy 1970s
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Vintage White and Purple Small Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
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

Mid Century Vintage Small Beige Brown Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good condition. Lightly used - as shown on pictures. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass

Red Eclectic Set of 8 Cenedese Murano Stemmed Glass, Each in Different Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
I had the privilege of gaining access to an extensive collection of individual Cenedese glass pieces, which I thoughtfully curated into unique and eclectic sets. What makes this asso...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

SIGNED Kumela Finnish Black Glass Vase by Sulo Grönberg
Located in Bolton, GB
A stunning Scandinavian black & white cased glass sculpture vase. Made by Kumela of Finland in the 1960's, and designed by Sulo Grönberg, signed to base. The black glass is actually ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Salvador Dali for Rosso Antico Surrealist Design Glass Bottles, Signed, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Excellent vintage condition original stoppers in tact Beautiful succession of blue color light to dark Each has a different serigraphed image created by Salvador Dali Surrealist view...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Set of Two Mid Century Vintage Dark Red Small Vases, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of Two Vintage glass in very good condition. The vases looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique set. .
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Art Glass Cenedese Murano Elephant Figure in Fenitio glass signed by the artist
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Art Glass Cenedese Murano Elephant Figure in Fenitio glass signed by the artist.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano glass bowl rest of the day by Dino Martens. 1950 - 1960
Located in CADALSO, ES
This item are in perfect condition, with wonderful colors
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 8 Classic Cenedese Murano Glass Goblets Tipetti, clear with red accents
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Great Signed Cenedese set of 8 historical goblets, highly detailed. The stem is made by a twisted solid glass surmounted by a small blown sphere and a typical Cenedese neck. On the ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Peill & Putzler Splash Lamp, Midcentury 3-D Sculptural Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in Verviers, BE
Peill & Putzler Splash Lamp, Midcentury 3-D Sculptural Wall or Ceiling Light This dramatic and eye-catching 3-D sculptural wall (or ceiling) lamp was designed specifically for use w...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Sheet Metal

1950 Flavio Poli Glass _ Seguso "Submerged" Murano Glass Green Yellow Bottle
Located in Brescia, IT
Flavio Poli Seguso Glassworks Venice, 1950 Bottle "Submerged" Yellow and Green Murano Glass Seguso adhesive label Perfette condizioni
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Amber Murano Glass Bowl
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...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Vintage White and Pink Dots Murano 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

Maestozo Cristallo con extraordianerie molature in preziosito con bronzi
Located in Cantù, IT
Maestozo Cristallo con extraordianerie molature in preziosito con bronzi private collection Domenico Rugiano
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Barbini Murano Gold Leaf & Aventurine Biomorphic Glass Bowl
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful 1950/60's Venetian freeform glass ashtray bowl/dish, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. Made by Barbini, unmarked, but this design can be found onl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

LABELLED Orrefors Yellow Glass 'Chanterelle' Vase by Anne Nilsson
Located in Bolton, GB
A beautiful yellow & green glass "Chanterelle" vase. Made by Orrefors of Sweden, and designed by Anne Nilsson. Still bears the original factory label.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano / Venetian Red & Blue Sommerso Glass Basket Vase
Located in Bolton, GB
A Venetian organic glass basket shaped vase or bowl, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of orangey red glass cased in blue glass, which is fu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Blue and Green Murano Glass Fish by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Murano Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
This large light green and blue hand blown glass fish was created by Antonio Da Ros in the 1960s and manufactured by Vetreria Gino Cenedese, Mura...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Six Cenedese Nautilus Flutes Set, Cobalt accent and Pulegoso Murano Glass signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing the Nautilus Shell Inspired Murano Glass Flutes This unique and rare set of flutes is a must-have for any collector of vintage glass. Made in Murano in the 1950s by Cened...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ten Banded Moss Low Bowl, 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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Galliano Ferro Murano Large Pink & Opalescent White Glass Bowl
Located in Bolton, GB
This is a magnificent large and heavy (1.5kg unpacked) 1950/60's Venetian biomorphic glass bowl, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of opaque...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 10 Vintage Culver Highball Glasses with 22-Karat Gold Valencia Design
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant vintage mid-century Culver barware glasses with Valencia pattern in a gold leaf finish. Set includes 10 Culver highball glasses in Valencia Moorish style design. This fabulous vintage Culver...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass

A Rare and Early Kosta Boda "Ventana" Vase by Mona Morales-Schildt 1959
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Rare and Early Kosta Boda "Ventana" Vase by Mona Morales-Schildt Date : 1959 Origin : Sweden Bowl Features : Pear shaped concave lenses cut on opposing flanks with pale bl...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Vintage Slim Orange 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.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Ten Banded Amber 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

Ten Banded Amber Low Bowl, 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 Moss 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

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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