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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Vintage Italian Nason Mazzega Decorative Two-Body Orange Murano Glass Vase
By Mazzega, Ermanno Nason
Located in Milano, IT
This is a rare and extremely fascinating two-body vase in Murano glass. Designed by Ermanno Nason for I.V.R. Mazzega in the 1980s, it is a perfect expression...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Fragile Structure#18 Norihiko Terayama Kaj Franck
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Green and blue are available. Red is sold.
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created the...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Glass
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
21st Century Karim Rashid Fila Glasses Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
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21st century Karim Rashid FILA glasses Murano glass various colors.
Inspired...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Tulip Set of Six Water Glasses by Aldo Cibic
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...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
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
Campbell-Rey Octagonal Striped Carafe in Amber and Turquoise Murano Glass
By Campbell-Rey
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
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano 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
Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Large Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Swedish Art Glass Bowl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large handcrafted decorative glass bowl with multicolored strands of glass to the sides, designed and made by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. Etched to the bottom of the piece "Boda...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Glass
Materials
Art 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
'Alchemica Martini Glass' Hand Blown Glass by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Alchemica Martini Glass'
A Hand Blown Martini Glass by Simone Crestani
Alchemica Martini Glass is one of the pieces from the Alchemica Collection...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Drop Murano Glass Ruby Vase Handmade and Blown
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing a drop-shaped vase crafted from authentic Murano glass, boasting a uniquely simple design that effortlessly complements any ambiance. Its glossy finish will elevate the d...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
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
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Set from Three Glass Carafes from 1930s, in Cabana Style
Located in Vienna, Austria
Set of three glass carafes for destilates from 1930s, made in Czechoslovakia.
The carafes are decorated with silver stripes, the green stripes are coloured
glass that has been attach...
Category
1930s Czech Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Trifoil Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a royal blue and yellow color trifoil folded rim bowl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblet #08
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblet #08" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Goblet "Ironia #08" from the Façon De Venice Collect...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
1980s Modern Black and White Murano Glass Figure of a Mexican
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This glass figure of a Mexican is a striking piece of artistry, combining the traditional craftsmanship of Murano glassmaking with a modern aesthetic and cultural representation. The...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Modern Carved Black over Red Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
By Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown black over red core Italian art glass sculptural flower vase with carved surface. Created in the manner of the Venin...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
"Kelo" Art Glass Vase
By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini
Located in New York, NY
"Kelo" Italian art glass vase by
Timo Sarpaneva for Venini & Co.
Glass, clear, black, white and red. Marked: Venini 90 Sarpaneva (engraved).
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
David Levi Bird Jar Glass, American 20th Century Contemporary Art Glass Vase
Located in CABA, AR
"Bird Jar Glass", a similar to this one is at the White House!
Orange, yellow, black, blue and red colours.
American artist and designer David Levi has mad...
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Three coffee cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Three coffee cups with saucers.
Bauhaus style.
Circa 1940s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Saucer: Diameter 15.5 cm.
Cup: Height 6.0 cm x Diamete...
Category
1940s German Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Creamer and sugar bowl on a tray.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany.
Creamer and sugar bowl on a tray.
Circa 1940s.
Creamer and sugar bowl are marked.
In excellent condition with some signs of use.
Creamer: Dia...
Category
1940s German Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Four coffee cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany.
Four coffee cups with saucers. Bauhaus style.
Circa 1940s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Saucer: Diameter 15.5 cm.
Cup: Height 6.0 cm x Diameter...
Category
1940s German Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1980s. The hand-blown glass box with fitting lid is of an oval shape, slightly irregula...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
1980's Modern Black Glass Serving Plate
Located in San Carlos, CA
✨ Elevate Your Decor with Elegance: Signed Black Art Glass Plate ✨
Make a bold statement in your living space with this striking black art glass plate featuring a mesmerizing relief...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Duiske Irish Hand Cut Glassware Set
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY (almost Vintage) Duiske Irish Hand Cut Glassware Set.
ALL made by the ‘Duiske Glass Company’ in Co. Kilkenny in Ireland, circa 1980...
Category
20th Century Irish Modern Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
SHARON MCNAMARA - 'Tribute to Monet' - Studio Glass Tray - Canada - Circa 2000
Located in Chatham, ON
SHARON MCNAMARA - Tribute to Monet - Contemporary studio glass serving tray - signed and titled on the back - made at Kiln Art - Chester, Nova Scotia - Canada - circa 2000.
Excellen...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Glass Ball Sphere with Bubble Design, Large
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large, round, transparent art glass ball sphere with bubble design in the Modern style. A great decorative object. Place on a shelf, cocktail/coffee table, on top of boo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Chanel N5 Huge Store Display Perfume Bottle Advertising, France, 20th Century
By Chanel
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Store display large perfume advertising. (factice / dummy perfume bottle, it's not perfume, it's colored water). Perfect to decorate a guest bathro...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Glass Flute 'Ironia #07' by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-blown glass flute "Ironia #07" from Façon De Venice Collection by Simone Crestani.
FFlute, transparent black glass, stem with knop, sculpted octopus applied.
"Soft transparenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand Blown Glass Covered Goblet 'Prezioso #04' by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-blown glass Covered goblet "Prezioso #04" from Façon De Venice Collection by Simone Crestani.
Covered goblet, colorless mold-blown glass, gold leafed fish scale handle and stem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Avem Anzolo Fuga style vestro vase silver inclusions
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass vase with inclusions of murano Furnace
Good Condition
Thank you
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Flute Gold leaf #05
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Flute Gold leaf #05" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Flute "Leggerezza #05" from the Façon De Veni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Set of Two Contemporary Handcrafted Clear Czech glass Whiskey Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
RARE WHISKEY GLASS - set of two
The Rare Glass concentrates on presentation and experience. Commissioned by The Macallan for the launch of its Rare Cask Scotch, Rare is a technical ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Blown Glass Tumbler Set
Located in Richmond, VA
Blown glass tumbler set of two with applied cane decoration. Handmade in USA by Lisa Stover. Exclusive to Casa Shop.
Please note: Due to the handmade nature of these tumblers, subtl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass
Materials
Cane, Blown Glass
Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the Prezioso #05 Goblet, a captivating embodiment of elegance and gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Petite Blown Glass Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Blown glass stem vase with applied decoration. Handmade in USA by Lisa Stover. Exclusive to Casa Shop.
Please note: Due to the handmade nature, subtle variations in form and finish ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Tall Blown Glass Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Blown glass cylinder vase with applied decoration. Handmade in USA by Lisa Stover. Exclusive to Casa Shop.
Please note: Due to the handmade nature of this vase, subtle variations in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand Blown Flute Glass 'Vanità #05' by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-blown glass flute "Vanità #05" from Façon De Venice Collection by Simone Crestani.
Flute, white zanfirico glass, gold leafed baluster stem, realistic ants applied.
"Vanitas va...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of Five Campbell-Rey Octagonal Striped Murano Tumblers
By Campbell-Rey
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 4
By Fort Makers
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Contemporary Decanter with two Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Boyd Decanter of the Boyd Collection is well-suited for water or spirits and is an ideal bedside carafe. Inspired by Brutalist architecture that stressed the stark presentation of ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech 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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