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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Set of 6 Murano Glass Placeholders by Venini VIP, 1990s — Original Box
Set of 6 Murano Glass Placeholders by Venini VIP, 1990s — Original Box

Set of 6 Murano Glass Placeholders by Venini VIP, 1990s — Original Box

By Venini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A delightful set of six Murano glass placeholders by Venini VIP, dating to the 1990s. Each piece is hand-crafted in a luminous knot form, executed in six distinct and vibrant colors:...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian Murano Candy Sculptures
Italian Murano Candy Sculptures

Italian Murano Candy Sculptures

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of nine (9) Italian Murano candy sculptures, in a rainbow of colors, in the Modern style, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Each beautiful candy is hand-crafted....

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Water Glasses Set Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature
Contemporary Hand Blown Water Glasses Set Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature

Contemporary Hand Blown Water Glasses Set Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature

By Simone Crestani

Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT

Water Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Water Glass completes the series with its balanced form and subtle elegance. Hand...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of One Large and One Medium Cooking Skillets

Set of One Large and One Medium Cooking Skillets

By Brandimarte

Located in Milan, IT

Prepare meals in elegance and style with these high-quality skillets. Made from silver, a material famed for its antimicrobial and antibacterial qualities, they are perfect for cooki...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Silver

Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mille Papaveri Rossi, Signed
Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mille Papaveri Rossi, Signed

Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mille Papaveri Rossi, Signed

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Designed by my daughter Arianna, this is absolute novelty in glass decoration. She combined the black filigree with a tip of deep red color, ending the glass mosaic with aquamarine....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980
Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980

Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980

By Caithness Scotland

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful Caithness glass paperweight named "Ascension", designed by Alastair Macintosh and dating to the last quarter of the 20th century. The paperweight has a cone, egg shaped form, having colours including blue swirl with orange net to the centre and medium bubble and smaller controlled bubbles, making a very distinctive design. The Caithness Glass Company began making paperweights circa 1962 Paul Ysart,Colin Terriss,Alistair Macintosh,Margot Thomson Inns Burn where some of Caithness makers designers of Caithness glass paperweights. The makers mark is etched to the base with CAITHNESS ASCENSION SCOTLAND and a scratched edition number alongside as per the images. This paperweight weighs about 500 gram. Caithness glass The company was founded in 1961 by Robin Sinclair and initially only made bowls, vases and drinking glasses. After Paul Ysart joined the company a year later, that paved the weigh for Paperweight production, with regular factory production starting in the late 1960s. In 1974 the first millefiori and lampwork paperweights...

Category

20th Century Scottish Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Campo di Gigli Toscani, Signed
Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Campo di Gigli Toscani, Signed

Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Campo di Gigli Toscani, Signed

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Another beautiful set designed by my daughter Arianna, reconfirming the fresh and innovative approach on glass design She combined Murano Effetre canes of aquamarine and yellow. With...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 2 Late 20th Century Art Glass Figurines - Ducks - Cenedese Murano
Set of 2 Late 20th Century Art Glass Figurines - Ducks - Cenedese Murano

Set of 2 Late 20th Century Art Glass Figurines - Ducks - Cenedese Murano

By Cenedese

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A striking pair of mid-century Murano glass duck sculptures, executed with great craftsmanship and artistic flair. While unsigned, the quality and style are strongly reminiscent of t...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase, circa 2000
Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase, circa 2000

Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase, circa 2000

Located in Vilnius, LT

Large Italian handmade vase is made of transparent Murano glass with inlaid gold dust. This vase in in very good/excellent condition.  

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Igor Balbi Murano Pauly Venice Pair of Turtoise Murano Glass Goblets
Igor Balbi Murano Pauly Venice Pair of Turtoise Murano Glass Goblets

Igor Balbi Murano Pauly Venice Pair of Turtoise Murano Glass Goblets

By Pauly & Co., Igor Balbi

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Two collector's goblet. The finesse and details of his pieces are excellent. See the photos. Finish is different. One has a sort of feather patter and has aquamarine light transparency. The other is darker and from outside the cup might look black but against the light shows it's beauty Young Igor Balbi is a world wide known glass artist. He developed his finish and teaches at Corning Museum. Belongs to the new generation of Lume artist, starting from Cesare Toffolo, Lucio Bubacco and Vittorio...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Tulip Glass Carafe by Aldo Cibic
Tulip Glass Carafe by Aldo Cibic

Tulip Glass Carafe by Aldo Cibic

By Aldo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

Carafe made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and postmodern design. Th...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Modern Octopus Polpo Flute Hand Blown Glass Sea Creatures Ocean Animal Prosecco
Modern Octopus Polpo Flute Hand Blown Glass Sea Creatures Ocean Animal Prosecco

Modern Octopus Polpo Flute Hand Blown Glass Sea Creatures Ocean Animal Prosecco

By Simone Crestani

Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT

'Polpo Flute' A Hand Blown Flute Glass by Simone Crestani Polpo Flute is one of the pieces from the Polpo Collection. The enveloping elegance of the Polpo Collection may make you be...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Gajna Wine Glasses Chicken Farm Animal Playful Red White
Contemporary Hand Blown Gajna Wine Glasses Chicken Farm Animal Playful Red White

Contemporary Hand Blown Gajna Wine Glasses Chicken Farm Animal Playful Red White

By Simone Crestani

Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT

A Pair of Hand-Blown Wine Glasses by Simone Crestani The Gajna Wine Glasses are part of the whimsical and artistic Gajna Wine Collection, where playful design meets exceptional craf...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Alchemica Wine Set Grande Hand Blown Wine Glass Bottle Bubbles Chic
Contemporary Alchemica Wine Set Grande Hand Blown Wine Glass Bottle Bubbles Chic

Contemporary Alchemica Wine Set Grande Hand Blown Wine Glass Bottle Bubbles Chic

By Simone Crestani

Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT

'Alchemica Wine Set Grande' hand-blown wine glasses and a bottle by Simone Cresttani. The set includes 6 wine glasses and a glass bottle. 7 pieces in total. Alchemica Wine Set: A Fu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of Two Czech Contemporary Bessho Tall / Collins Glasses Handmade
fferrone Set of Two Czech Contemporary Bessho Tall / Collins Glasses Handmade

fferrone Set of Two Czech Contemporary Bessho Tall / Collins Glasses Handmade

By Felicia Ferrone

Located in Chicago, IL

Bessho tall glass - set of two Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are the evenings we spend with good friends. The Bessho Collection...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Dearborn Large Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade
fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Dearborn Large Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade

fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Dearborn Large Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade

By Felicia Ferrone

Located in Chicago, IL

Dearborn large glass bowl The handmade Czech contemporary large glass bowl is perfect for snacks during cocktail hour, candies, catchall, or even in the bathroom as a vessel for jewelry. Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings, modern Dearborn will enrich any occasion. It inverts tradition with intricate detail on the interior of the glass. Made without the use of molds and created with the finest quality fluted Boroscilicate glass, the Dearborn Collection is innovative in its use of materials and is the perfect minimal aesthetic for any table or evening. Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers of fluted Boroscilicate glass allowing for thermal resistance for a range of hot and cold applications. The collection is dishwasher safe. Designed by: Felicia Ferrone, 2014 Handcrafted: Czech Republic Material • Boroscilicate glass Type • Glassware Size • 385...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Seguso Murano Latticino Bottle/Decanter with Stopper
Seguso Murano Latticino Bottle/Decanter with Stopper

Seguso Murano Latticino Bottle/Decanter with Stopper

By Seguso

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Latticino glass bottle/decanter by Seguso, White and clear glass with delicate metallic gold aventurine threads. Bottle measures 19.25" tall with stopper and 4.25" in diameter. Stopp...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Bohemian Handblown Champagne Glasses in Colors Without Base
Vintage Bohemian Handblown Champagne Glasses in Colors Without Base

Vintage Bohemian Handblown Champagne Glasses in Colors Without Base

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of 11 base-less champagne glasses with colored stems. Handmade in Bohemia/Czech Republic circa 1980-90. Measurements: height: 30 cm (slight variation), diameter: 5 cm (top). Th...

Category

1980s Czech Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Modern Italian Murano Barovier Toso Art Glass Vase
Modern Italian Murano Barovier Toso Art Glass Vase

Modern Italian Murano Barovier Toso Art Glass Vase

By Barovier&Toso

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful attributed to Barovier e Toso, small and substantial Modern Italian Murano art glass vase with a controlled bubble design and a pink 'Ombre' coloring with shimmering g...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Cazenovia Abroad Silver Plated Wedding Goblet Toasting Split Champagne Flutes
Cazenovia Abroad Silver Plated Wedding Goblet Toasting Split Champagne Flutes

Cazenovia Abroad Silver Plated Wedding Goblet Toasting Split Champagne Flutes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Cazenovia Abroad Silver Plated Wedding Goblet Toasting Split Champagne Flute. Item features "And they shall be one" engraved on both goblet halves, original makers stamps, wo...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Vintage Multicolor Murano Glass Vase, Italy, Late 20th Century
Large Vintage Multicolor Murano Glass Vase, Italy, Late 20th Century

Large Vintage Multicolor Murano Glass Vase, Italy, Late 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Large vintage multicolor Murano glass vase - featuring a white glass interior with red rim - clear cased glass to the outside and base - unsigned - Italy - late 20th century. Exce...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso Murano Glass Vase
Seguso Murano Glass Vase

Seguso Murano Glass Vase

By Seguso

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Seguso Murano vase with a turquoise and white pattern. Vase contains label that says Murano Glass made in Italy. Vase measures 15" high and 3.5" dia...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Decanter and Two Liqueur Shot Glass Set in Stock
Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Decanter and Two Liqueur Shot Glass Set in Stock

Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Decanter and Two Liqueur Shot Glass Set in Stock

By Felicia Ferrone

Located in Chicago, IL

Fluted Margot decanter and two Dearborn liqueur shot mini clear glass set Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot decanter is an ideal compani...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Salviati Murano Italian Trailed Design Black & White Art Glass Vase, 1997
Salviati Murano Italian Trailed Design Black & White Art Glass Vase, 1997

Salviati Murano Italian Trailed Design Black & White Art Glass Vase, 1997

By Salviati

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish Italian art glass vase of tall oval cylindrical shape made by Salviati on the Island of Murano and dated 1997. Started in 1859 by Antonio Salviati the company is renow...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl

Located in New York, NY

This is a substantial and gorgeous Italian Murano iridescent art glass bowl with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Art glass hue ...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown White Wine Glass Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature
Contemporary Hand Blown White Wine Glass Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature

Contemporary Hand Blown White Wine Glass Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature

By Simone Crestani

Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT

White Wine Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the White Wine Glass combines refined proportion with delicate craftsmanship. Ha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Tulip Spirit Glasses Set Garden Flower Bouquet Nature
Contemporary Hand Blown Tulip Spirit Glasses Set Garden Flower Bouquet Nature

Contemporary Hand Blown Tulip Spirit Glasses Set Garden Flower Bouquet Nature

By Simone Crestani

Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT

Tulip Spirit Set — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Seven swaying stems transform the table into a flowery meadow, turning the end of a meal into a joyful picnic among friends. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Vase  Spike Amber Green
Murano Glass Vase  Spike Amber Green

Murano Glass Vase Spike Amber Green

By Roberto Beltrami

Located in Murano, VE

Introducing a stunning collection of vases meticulously handcrafted by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team in Murano. These majestic vases are shaped before being adorned with sco...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Handmade Mixed Small Finger Bowl
fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Handmade Mixed Small Finger Bowl

fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Handmade Mixed Small Finger Bowl

By Felicia Ferrone

Located in Chicago, IL

Mixed small bowl With a special technique, the Mixed collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for everyday bever...

Category

2010s Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano, Italy, Large Mouth-Blown Sculpture in Art Glass, Exotic Bird, 1960s
Murano, Italy, Large Mouth-Blown Sculpture in Art Glass, Exotic Bird, 1960s

Murano, Italy, Large Mouth-Blown Sculpture in Art Glass, Exotic Bird, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Murano, Italy. Large mouth-blown sculpture in art glass. Exotic bird. 1960s. In great condition. Sticker. Dimensions H 36.0 x L 33.0 cm.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Candy, Set of 6
Italian Murano Art Glass Candy, Set of 6

Italian Murano Art Glass Candy, Set of 6

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous set of six (6) Italian Murano art glass candy pieces, red, gold, blue, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy. Beautiful Murano candies hand-crafted with texture and detail as shown in images and video. Colors include red, blue, light blue, cobalt blue, gold leaf, deep red with touch for yellow and green. Excellent condition as shown in images and video. No chips noted. Dimensions: 1.5" x 2.75" (largest.) Small white Murano bowl...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Tulip Glass Decanter by Aldo Cibic
Tulip Glass Decanter by Aldo Cibic

Tulip Glass Decanter by Aldo Cibic

By Aldo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

Decanter made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and Postmodern design. ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Rosenthal Crystal Paper Bag Glass Vase
Vintage Rosenthal Crystal Paper Bag Glass Vase

Vintage Rosenthal Crystal Paper Bag Glass Vase

By Rosenthal

Located in North Miami, FL

This textural lead crystal glass vintage vase is Rosenthal from the Studio Line Germany. It is the paper bag form in crystal. The play of light from the surface forms are beautiful. ...

Category

1960s German Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Tulip Cocktail Glass by Aldo Cibic Set of 6
Tulip Cocktail Glass by Aldo Cibic Set of 6

Tulip Cocktail Glass by Aldo Cibic Set of 6

By Aldo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

Created in 2002, the Tulip family of glasses has adapted to many people's tables and homes. It has become one of the best-selling pieces in the Paola C...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Dreamlike Martini Glass
Dreamlike Martini Glass

Dreamlike Martini Glass

By Lameice Abu Aker

Located in Jerusalem, IL

Step into the world of refined indulgence with our Martini Glass, a timeless symbol of sophistication and style. Crafted with precision and care, this exquisite vessel is designed to...

Category

2010s Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Tumblers
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Tumblers

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Tumblers

By Felicia Ferrone

Located in Chicago, IL

Flight tumbler glass - Set of 2 The Flight tumblers from fferrone are glassware essentials that are great for serving water, soft drinks, and juice as well as serving cocktails and alcoholic drinks. A collection fully in character with fferrone design...

Category

2010s Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Waterford Crystal Set of 9 Modernist Glass Wine Goblets
Waterford Crystal Set of 9 Modernist Glass Wine Goblets

Waterford Crystal Set of 9 Modernist Glass Wine Goblets

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A set of 9 crystal glass wine goblets manufactured by Waterford Crystal. Etched signature on bottom of each glass. A unique modernist statement with an artistic design that also make...

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Murano glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful layers of opalescent glass. The piece is signed on the bottom. Fish measures 12" wide...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Set Of 12 Vintage Champagne Flutes, Continental, Wine Glass, Gold Leaf, C.1980
Set Of 12 Vintage Champagne Flutes, Continental, Wine Glass, Gold Leaf, C.1980

Set Of 12 Vintage Champagne Flutes, Continental, Wine Glass, Gold Leaf, C.1980

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a striking set of 12 vintage champagne flutes. A Continental, gold leaf coated wine glass suite, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Wonderfully decorative with gild...

Category

1980s Portuguese Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, blown glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original glass, popular names associated with this style include Felicia Ferrone, La Murrina, Venini, and Roberto Beltrami. 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 $17 and tops out at $64,314 while the average work can sell for $939.