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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 10
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 4" x W 4.4" x D 4" Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscop...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

'Alchemica Old Fashioned Set’ 2 Hand Blown Glasses and Bottle by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Alchemica Old Fashioned Set' hand-blown glasses and bottle by Simone Cresttani. The set includes two old-fashioned glasses and a glass bottle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Rasori Carafe with Six Rasori Flute Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori carafe and six Rasori Champagne Flute glasses As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher is a p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Chandelier Bulbs by La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Artistic handmade Murano glass chandelier bulbs by La Murrina, blowed in our furnace in Murano - Venice following the ancient glassmaster's art. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Modular Murano Glass Chandlier, 950 by La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
950 by La murrina: Artistic handmade modular murano glass chandelier. The particular design plays on the repetition of glass elements capable to create elegant and sophisticated lig...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Set of Six Campbell-Rey Cosima Murano Coupes
Located in London, GB
Campbell-Rey launches two new hand blown Murano glassware collections crafted from Pyrex. Named Cosimo and Cosima, the two sibling collections are a continuation of the close relatio...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Set of Five Campbell-Rey Octagonal Striped Murano Tumblers
Located in London, GB
Campbell-Rey continue their exploration of color and geometric form, introducing new expressions to traditional materials. Presenting Rosanna, a Murano glassware collection comprised of an octagonal tumbler and carafe available in five striped...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 11
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

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Blown Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 8
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

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Blown Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 7
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

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 4
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 4" x W 5" x D 3.5"   Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope o...
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2010s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 3" x W 5" x D 4.5"   Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope o...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 4" x W 3.75" x D 3.75" Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscop...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 4.5" x W 3.5" x D 3.5"   Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidosco...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 4" x W 5.5" x D 3"   Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope o...
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2010s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 6
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 4" x W 5" x D 3.5" 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 universe. The Contrapposto Cup Collection...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

'Alchemica Old Fashioned Set' Hand Blown Glasses and Bottle by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Alchemica Old Fashioned Set' hand-blown glasses and bottle by Simone Cresttani. The set includes six old-fashioned glasses and a glass bottle....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

'Polpo Glass' Hand blown glass by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Polpo Glass' A Hand Blown Glass by Simone Crestani Polpo Glass is one of the pieces from the Polpo Collection. The enveloping elegance of the Polpo Colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Glass Scilla Sink - Washbasin
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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Glass Decanter "Alchemica Bottle" by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Alchemica Bottle' A Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani Alchemica Bottle is one of the pieces from the Alchemica Collection. "A collectio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

'Alchemica Old Fashioned' Hand Blown Glass by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Alchemica Old Fashioned' A Hand Blown Old Fashioned Glass by Simone Crestani Alchemica Old Fashioned Glass is one of the pieces from the Alch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Glass Vase Spike Amber Green
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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Handmade Crystal Transparent Glasses
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid diamond handmade crystal transparent glasses. The diamond crystal glasses collection exudes sophistication and style. The crystalline and multifaceted surf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Crystal

21st Century Karim Rashid Fila Glasses Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
IMPORTANT: ONCE THE ORDER IS CONFIRMED, PLEASE CONTACT MESSAGE CENTER TO CONFIRM THE COLORS REQUIRED. 21st century Karim Rashid FILA glasses Murano glass various colors. Inspired...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Sculpture Aquamarine Turtle
Located in Murano, VE
Immerse yourself in the beauty of our modern artistic aquatic turtle sculpture, entirely handmade with precision in authentic Murano glass. Each exquisite detail is meticulously craf...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Tulip Set of Six Water Glasses by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Water 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 classical and postmodern desig...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Sculpture Gold Soul "Anima"
Located in Murano, VE
Anima is a collection of exquisite sculptures crafted by our skilled artisans in our factory in Murano. Each sculpture embodies the essence of life and spirituality, taking the form ...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

fferrone Set of Two Contemporary Czech Minimal Bessho Tumbler Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary Czech glass set includes two Bessho Tumblers Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Venini Puzzle Vase in Coral & Aquamarine Glass by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Puzzle glass in coral/aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered edition for year. Hand-blown glass. Color: Coral/Aquamarine Technique: Opal Dimensions: Ø 27 cm, H 40 cm Ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Venini Puzzle Vase in Coral & Gray Glass by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Puzzle glass in coral/Gray by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered edition for year. Hand-blown glass. Color: Coral/Gray Technique: Opal Dimensions: Ø 27 cm, H 40 cm Year of Manuf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Medium Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May medium glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary handcrafted glasses perfect for everyday use. The May collection is inspired by the lightness of the early summer mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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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

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Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May champagne flute glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern champagne glass. The May collection i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Aldo Set Of Six Whisky Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Whisky glass in blown in a mold glass. Aldo collection is a family of glassware for tasting liqueurs. The handy and slightly flared shape allows to perc...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Aldo Set Of Six Glass for Liqueurs Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Liqueur glass in blown in a mold glass. Aldo collection is a family of glassware for tasting liqueurs. The handy and slightly flared shape allows to perceive the aromas in the best w...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Tulip Glass Decanter 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. ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Tulip whisky glass 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...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

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

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Glass

Tulip Set Of Six Champagne Flute by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Champagne flute 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 d...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

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

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Glass

Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Glass Boyd Bedside Carafe with Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Bedside carafe pitcher with one small glass The clear Czech contemporary boyd glass bedside carafe pitcher with top and small glass is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluting. Modern yet retro, the bedside water bottle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Minimal Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes two clear minimal revolution champagne flute glasses. Strikingly modern in form, the double ended contemporary Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Margot Champagne Coupe Glasses Handcrafted Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot champagne coupe, set of two The Margot champagne glass coupe is a contemporary glassware set which is handcrafted without the use of molds, made one by one by master craftsme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Decanter and Eight Liqueur Shot Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot Decanter and eight Dearborn Liqueur Shot Mini clear glass set Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Campbell-Rey Octagonal Striped Carafe in Green and Turquoise Murano Glass
Located in London, GB
Campbell-Rey continue their exploration of colour and geometric form, introducing new expressions to traditional materials. Presenting Rosanna, a Murano glassware collection comprised of an octagonal tumbler, carafe and bowl in five striped colourways. The Rosanna glassware collection is the culmination of a year’s experimentation with Laguna B...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Campbell-Rey Octagonal Striped Carafe in Amber and Turquoise Murano Glass
Located in London, GB
Campbell-Rey continue their exploration of color and geometric form, introducing new expressions to traditional materials. Presenting Rosanna, a Murano glassware...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

fferrone Eight Contemporary Handcrafted Margot Champagne Coupe Glasses Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of eight Margot Champagne Coupes The contemporary handcrafted Margot champagne clear glass coupe is a contemporary glassware set which is handcrafted without the use of molds, m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Minimal Carafe Pitcher with Six Tumbler Glasses Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary Czech glass set includes one Bessho Carafe Pitcher and six Bessho Tumblers Just as the small town is known for the healing properti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Glass Goblet 'Ironia #08' by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-blown glass goblet "Ironia #08" from Façon De Venice Collection by Simone Crestani. Goblet, transparent black glass, stem with knop, sculpted octopus applied. "Soft transparen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Chandelier Veneziano by La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Artistic handmade Murano glass chandelier Veneziano by La Murrina, blowed in our furnace in Murano - Venice following the ancient glassmaster's art. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Rostri with Gold Leaf 24-Karat
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing a stunning vase that boasts a golden soul, meticulously handcrafted by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team in Murano. These majestic vases are shaped before being ador...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
The Jardin de Verre collection by Alessandro La Spada, a love story between man and nature, the tale of a nineteenth century English Doctor, Nathaniel B. Ward, who was passionate about botany. The chandelier, as well as the wall lamps, bases and table lamps in the Jardin de Verre collection reproduce the most beautiful bell shape of Wardian cases...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Table Lamp Rolls, by La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Artistic handmade table lamp Rolls, by La Murrina, Blowed in our furnace in Murano - Venice following the ancient glass master 's art. Additiona...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Chandelier Ouverture by La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Artistic handmade Murano glass chandelier Ouverture by La Murrina, blowed in our furnace in Murano - Venice following the ancient glassmaster's art. Additional information: - Mat...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Set of Six Campbell-Rey Cosima Murano Tumblers
Located in London, GB
Campbell-Rey launches two new hand blown Murano glassware collections crafted from Pyrex. Named Cosimo and Cosima, the two sibling collections are a continuation of the close relatio...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

'Alchemica Wine Glass' Hand Blown Wine Glass by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Alchemica Wine Glass' A Hand Blown Wine Glass by Simone Crestani Alchemica Wine Glass is one of the pieces from the Alchemica Collection. "A collection composed of bottles, wine glasses, cocktail glasses and whiskey glasses, born from an ironic reinterpretation of chemical laboratory glassware...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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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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