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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Handmade Toso Murano Purple Glass Vase, 1980
Handmade Toso Murano Purple Glass Vase, 1980

Handmade Toso Murano Purple Glass Vase, 1980

Located in Vilnius, LT

Large Italian handmade Toso Murano purple color glass vase from 1980's. Very heavy. Marked/engraved on the bottom" Toso Murano. This vase in in very good/excellent condition.  

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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

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

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 Igor Balbi, Pauly & Co.

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

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

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

Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase, Yellow Amber, Gold Dust, 2000
Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase, Yellow Amber, Gold Dust, 2000

Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase, Yellow Amber, Gold Dust, 2000

Located in Vilnius, LT

Large Italian handmade vase is made of yellow / amber color Murano glass with inlaid gold/silver dust and white leg. This vase in in very good/excellent condition.  

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Waterford Cut Crystal Spire Tree Topper
Vintage Waterford Cut Crystal Spire Tree Topper

Vintage Waterford Cut Crystal Spire Tree Topper

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Waterford cut crystal Spire Tree Topper. Faceted spire to pointed finial tip over diamond cut ball over molded base. Good estate condition; tiny chip on bottom. 10.5" x 3" di...

Category

20th Century Irish Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

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

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

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

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

Murano Glass Scilla Sink - Washbasin
Murano Glass Scilla Sink - Washbasin

Murano Glass Scilla Sink - Washbasin

By Roberto Beltrami

Located in Murano, VE

We are thrilled to bring you the "Scilla" centerpiece, a stunning masterpiece crafted entirely by hand in Murano by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team of artisans. Crafted from t...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Goblet with Gold Inclusions, circa 1960s
Murano Glass Goblet with Gold Inclusions, circa 1960s

Murano Glass Goblet with Gold Inclusions, circa 1960s

Located in Villaverla, IT

Murano Glass Goblet with Gold Inclusions, circa 1960s This exquisite and vibrant Murano glass goblet, crafted in the 1960s, is a stunning example of mid-century Italian craftsmanshi...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

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

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

Vintage Rosenthal Crystal Paper Bag Glass Vase 1960'S Modern Design
Vintage Rosenthal Crystal Paper Bag Glass Vase 1960'S Modern Design

Vintage Rosenthal Crystal Paper Bag Glass Vase 1960'S Modern Design

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

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

Venini Murano Italian Green Glass Bottle Vase Incisi Serie, 2004
Venini Murano Italian Green Glass Bottle Vase Incisi Serie, 2004

Venini Murano Italian Green Glass Bottle Vase Incisi Serie, 2004

By Venini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian glass bottle vasec with stopper, “Incisi” series, in two-color submerged glass with surface entirely worked by grinding produced by Venini Murano, Venini trademark 2004 engra...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Venini Style
Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Venini Style

Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Venini Style

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

An Italian Murano art glass 'handkerchief' vase in the style of Venini, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. This is a finely handcrafted Murano art glass vase in clear/transparent...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano 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

Late 20th Century Set of Three Stained Glass Shades For Wall Lamps
Late 20th Century Set of Three Stained Glass Shades For Wall Lamps

Late 20th Century Set of Three Stained Glass Shades For Wall Lamps

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Set of Three Art Deco Style Stained Glass Shades for Wall Lamps. It depicts three long semicircular shaped stained glass shades made of mainly vertical white, green and pin...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Glass

Materials

Stained Glass

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

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

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

Tulip whisky glass by Aldo Cibic
Tulip whisky glass by Aldo Cibic

Tulip whisky glass by Aldo Cibic

By Aldo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

Whisky glass 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...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

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

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

Set of 3 Baccarat Structured Clear Crystal Glass Carafes, France
Set of 3 Baccarat Structured Clear Crystal Glass Carafes, France

Set of 3 Baccarat Structured Clear Crystal Glass Carafes, France

By Baccarat

Located in Rijssen, NL

Three crystal masterpieces of beautiful long and slim proportions, the set crystallizes the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the carafe produce...

Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Champagne or Cocktail Coupe Glasses
Champagne or Cocktail Coupe Glasses

Champagne or Cocktail Coupe Glasses

$540Sale Price / set|20% Off

Champagne or Cocktail Coupe Glasses

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of three (3) vintage blown glass art glass cocktail or Champagne coupe glasses in Emerald green, chartreuse green and purple/aubergine with...

Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

Vintage Murano Glass Optical Sculpture by Salviati Black And White 1980's
Vintage Murano Glass Optical Sculpture by Salviati Black And White 1980's

Vintage Murano Glass Optical Sculpture by Salviati Black And White 1980's

By Salviati

Located in North Miami, FL

This vintage 1980's Murano signed Salviati hand blown matt glass object and or sculpture are black and white abstract stripes of wave with different widths. It is a sculpture and cou...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown 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

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

Rosenthal Studio-Line Wine Cocktail Glasses White Art Glass Stem
Rosenthal Studio-Line Wine Cocktail Glasses White Art Glass Stem

Rosenthal Studio-Line Wine Cocktail Glasses White Art Glass Stem

By Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and chic set of four (4) German Rosenthal Studio-Line crystal water, wine or cocktail glasses with white opaque milk glass stem and base, circa late-20th century, Germany...

Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Rare Set, 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets, Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent, Signed
Rare Set, 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets, Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent, Signed

Rare Set, 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets, Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent, Signed

By Maestri Muranesi, Amelio Cenedese

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Extremely rare set of glass goblets. The cup and foot base are in cobalt blue. This style of cup is what was considered a Champagne glass in the 50s and 60s. There is a complex bar...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Steuben Art Glass Oval Folded Bowl
Vintage Steuben Art Glass Oval Folded Bowl

Vintage Steuben Art Glass Oval Folded Bowl

By Steuben Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage art glass bowl. By Steuben. In a folded oval shape. Simply a great piece of Steuben glass! Date: circa 1980s Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Steuben Marks: With an etched Steuben...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

French Vintage Heavy Amber Glass Pitcher
French Vintage Heavy Amber Glass Pitcher

French Vintage Heavy Amber Glass Pitcher

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A vintage French pitcher in thick amber glass with “pulegoso” effect of millions of tiny bubbles embedded in the glass to reflect and refract the light. This large vessel will make a...

Category

20th Century French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 3 Baccarat Structured Clear Crystal Glass Carafes, France
Set of 3 Baccarat Structured Clear Crystal Glass Carafes, France

Set of 3 Baccarat Structured Clear Crystal Glass Carafes, France

By Baccarat

Located in Rijssen, NL

Three crystal masterpieces of beautiful long and slim proportions, the set crystallizes the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the carafe produce...

Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

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.