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Modern Glass

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Hand Blown Water Glasses Set Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Set of 2 Late 20th Century Art Glass Figurines - Ducks - Cenedese Murano
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Stanislav Libensky Czech Art Glass Vase for Skrdlovice Glassworks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Czech art glass vase with a spiral twist design by Stanislav Libensky (1921-2002) for Beranek Skrdlovice Glassworks and dating from ar...
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1970s Czech Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown "Storti Set" Glasses Bottle Water Daily Organic Shape
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-Blown Glasses and Bottle by Simone Crestani The Storti Set is a unique collection by Simone Crestani, blending artistry and functional design. This se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Gajna Wine Glasses Chicken Farm Animal Playful Red White
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Set of 2 Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 'Thumbprint' Wine Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of signed drinking glasses. By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. In the 'Thumbprint' pattern. Marked to the base for Elsa Peretti / Tiffany & Co. Simply a wonderful set o...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Glass

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Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial set Italian Murano pear fruit and egg decorative art glass bookends or decorative objects with a controlled bubble design in th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Moro Mariano Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Aquarium, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Aquarium sculpture with 6 tropical fish, algae and seabed entirely handmade in a furnace on the island of Murano with lampwork, solid and submerged glass techniques. mace and aventur...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980
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...
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20th Century Scottish Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Alchemica Martini Glass Cocktail Bar Bubbles Joyful
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Alchemica Martini Glass, a breathtaking hand-blown creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This stunning glass is a standout piece from the imaginative Alchemica Collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Bottle "Alchemica Old Fashioned Set" Liquor Bar
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the *Alchemica Old Fashioned Set*, an exquisite trio of hand-blown glassware by the talented Simone Crestani. This sophisticated se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair of Czech Contemporary May Champagne Coupe Glasses Handmade, in Stock
Located in Chicago, IL
May champagne coupe glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern champagne glass. The May Collec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

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....
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Tulip Liqueur Glass by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Liqueur 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...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of One Large and One Medium Cooking Skillets
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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Silver

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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Contemporary Alchemica Wine Set Grande Hand Blown Wine Glass Bottle Bubbles Chic
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair of Signed Daum Crystal Christmas Trees – France
By Daum
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful pair of sculptural crystal Christmas trees by Daum, signed Daum Nancy France on the side. These elegant pieces capture the magic of...
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Early 2000s French Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Dearborn Large Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Czech Contemporary Dearborn Medium Aperitif Glass Finger Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn medium glass bowl The handmade Czech contemporary medium glass bowl is perfect for snacks during cocktail hour, candies, catchall, or even in the bathroom as a vessel for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Polpo Octopus Glass Hand-Blown Sea Creatures Ocean Playful Water
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Contemporary Polpo Glass Hand-Blown Glass Introducing the Polpo Glass, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship by the renowned glass artist Simone Cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 6, Baccarat "Bambous" Shell Form Crystal Place Card Holders
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 6, Baccarat "Bambous" Shell Form Crystal Place Card Holders
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20th Century French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Water or Cocktail Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn water glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect water or cocktail glass for drinks. Pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Highball Large Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn large / highball glasses, set of two Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings, Dearborn will enrich any occasion. It inverts tradition with intricate detail on the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

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...
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1980s Czech Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Waterford Crystal Set of 9 Modernist Glass Wine Goblets
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...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Collection of Blue and Green Studio Glass Vases
Located in Greenwich, CT
Assortment of blue and green Mdina glass vases, made in Malta in the 1960s and 70s under the direction of founder Michael Harris, an English artist who established the Mdina glasswor...
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1960s Maltese Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Black and White Art Glass Vase in the Venini Style
Located in New York, NY
A striking black and white 'handkerchief' art glass vase or vessel in the style of 20th century Italian designer, Venini. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimensions: 6" depth x 5.5" height. - Other white art glass vases shown available separately. - Black cocktail table shown search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314224058842 - Italian glass...
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Early 2000s Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Tea Morosati pendant light by Stilnovo with Barovier & Toso glass, Italy, 1964
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pendant light designed by Tea Morosati and manufactured by Stilnovo in the early 1960s. This particular Stilnovo lighting fixture has a very elegant brass structure with a di...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Brass

Modern Italian Murano Barovier Toso Art Glass Vase
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Set of 60 Modernist Etched Crystal Glasses by Stuart with Neoclassical Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of 60 glasses were realized by the renowned British maker, Stuart, in England during the latter half of the 20th Century. The set features 12 of the following piece...
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20th Century English Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Orrefors "Crown" Heavy Crystal Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting heavy crystal bowl by "Orrefors", Sweden. Signed with paper label.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Hand Blown Alchemica Manhattan Glass Cocktail Bar Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Alchemica Manhattan Glass, a stunning hand-blown creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite glass is a standout piece from the innovative Alchemica Coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

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...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Italian "Sommerso" Murano Bowl/Ashtray in Red and Orange Faceted Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Tumblers
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...
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2010s Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Joe Cariati Petite Glass Decanter Pairs, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American glass artist Joe Cariati's Petite Glass Decanter Pairs, consisting of four pieces, is quintessentially modern in both functio...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Venini Style Pair of Mushroom-Shaped Opal Glass Spiral Lamps
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Icon...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Sunrise Sunset Cup 5 Handblown Glass Tumbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature...
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2010s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Venetian Multicolor Murano Glass Goblet with Morise 1980s Handcrafted
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Multicolor Murano glass goblet with Morise 1980s Handcrafted. This unique Venetian goblet is a refined piece of art that stands ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

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.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Plume Set Of Four Water Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Water glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for i...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Rosenthal Crystal Paper Bag Glass Vase
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. ...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Impressive Unique Piece Art Glass and Brass Box with Lid by Jack Ink
Located in Bochum, NRW
Amazing, large glass lidded box, by Jack Ink. Sinuous form with shallow domed lid, ribbed wall. Colorless glass, with inclusions and fusings. Shallow estuarine and cast brass. Unique...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Brass

Priest's Hat Shaped Serving Plate in Amethyst Blown Murano Glass Italy 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Priest's Hat Shaped Serving Plate in Amethyst Blown Murano Glass Italy 1980s Completely handcrafted in the 1980s, this original serving plate is the result of the finest blown glass...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture 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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary 'Prezioso Tris' Gold Leafed Hand Blown Glass Goblets and Ewer Deco
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the stunning Contemporary 'Prezioso Tris' Gold Leafed Hand Blown Glass Goblets and Ewer, a breathtaking set by the acclaimed Italia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Drink or Vase Set, Murano Italy by v. Nason & C.
Located in Ross, CA
New Murano blown glass vase and six glasses / small vases made in Italy in the 1990's by V. Nason & C. Created by master glassmakers with traditional techniques The vase is pink and...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Venini Style
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 4 Glass Cups Designed by George Sowden for Bodum 1980s
Located in Debrecen, HU
These glass cups with distinctive stainless steel holders were designed by British designer George Sowden for Bodum around 1987. They represent the Memphis Design movement of the 198...
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1980s Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Steel

Formia Green Murano Art Glass Vase in the manner of Hilton McConnico
Located in Miami, FL
A unique organic modern art glass vase in the manner of designs by Hilton McConnico, blown in the 1990s, that was presumably part of an exclusive collection of unique pieces designed...
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20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Vanità Hand Blown Glass Sculpture Twisted Rigadin Fly Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Vanità Tazza Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Unique Piece In the Vanità Tazza, Simone Crestani reflects on the delicate interplay between beauty and impermanence. Cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Joe Cariati Angelic Glass Bottle Grouping, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American glass artist Joe Cariati's Angelic Glass Bottle Grouping, consisting of seven pieces, is quintessentially modern in both function and style, showcasing a purity...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Alchemica Old Fashioned Glass Liquor Bar Cocktail Bubble
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Alchemica Old Fashioned Glass, a remarkable hand-blown creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite glass is a dist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

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.

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