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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Modern
Alfredo Barbini Medusa Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1977
Located in Milan, IT
Alfredo Barbini Medusa Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1977
Signed and dated Barbini 18.6.77.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Unique Black Harvest Glass Vase by Tiina Sarapu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique black harvest glass vase by Tiina Sarapu
2018
Dimensions: H 23 cm
Materials: Glass
Glass in my works signifies the world between opaque and translucent, visible and invisible, material and immaterial, real and unreal. It is a world of shady shapes, exciting and elusive.
I studied glass art in Estonian Academy of Arts in 1990–1996. I have been working for the Department of Glass Art at the Estonian Academy of Arts as a teacher and technician, from 2003 to 2017 as an associate professor. I have taken part in several exhibitions, conferences, symposiums and workshops since 1994 both in Estonia and abroad. I have earned attention at several international contests of glass art. My works are owned by several institutions and collectors. I also received the honourable nomination for the title of “Recognized Glass Artist of Estonia 2004-2005” and the annual Kristjan Raud...
Category
2010s Estonian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Unique Harvest Graal Brown Glass Vase by Tiina Sarapu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Harvest Graal brown glass vase by Tiina Sarapu,
2018
Dimensions: H 30 cm
Materials: Glass
Glass in my works signifies the world between o...
Category
2010s Estonian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Ladoga White Porcelain Cocktail Glass, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Ladoga vase or goblet, was originally designed by Matteo Thun for Memphis in 1982, and it takes its name from the biggest European lake. Decorated in white porcelain, a complex s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Porcelain
The Hole, Murano Glass Handmade Vase Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Part of our "Bucati" collection, a selection of vases crafted by our glass masters with speed, precision, and skill.
Characteristic of this series is the iconic “window”, which allo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Six Campbell-Rey Cosima Murano Wine Glasses
By Campbell-Rey
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
Purple & White Murano Glass 1970s Vase by Carlo Moretti
By Moretti, Carlo Moretti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Big Italian Murano "incamiciato" glass vase from the 1970s "marble" serie. Labeled by maker. Good condition: one visible chipping on the base as showed in the pictures.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Piastra Art Glass Sculpture by Leonardo Cimolin for Berengo Collection Murano
Located in London, GB
"Piastra" a unique art glass block sculpture on a black enamelled metal pedestal by artist Leonardo Cimolin executed in Murano for the Berengo Collect...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Murano blown glass contemporary pendant light design by Peter Marino for VENINI
By Peter Marino, Venini
Located in murano, IT
PARALLELO 893.76
Peter Marino’s work is notoriously provocative. The Rotondo, Cilindro, and Parallelo lamps are no exception: using the “Fasce” technique, the artist hot-works colour...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini
By Peter Marino, Venini
Located in murano, IT
ROTONDO 893.50
Peter Marino’s work is notoriously provocative. The Rotondo, Cilindro, and Parallelo lamps are no exception: using the “Fasce” technique, the artist hot-works coloure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Six Campbell-Rey Cosimo Murano Wine Glasses
By Campbell-Rey
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 relationship between Campbell-Rey and glassmaker Laguna B...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
British Studio Art Glass 'Golden Globe' Sculpture signed by Adam Aaronson, 1997
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Unusual and quirky art glass sculpture signed by British glass artist and maker Adam Aaronson, England, 1997. Elegant and organically formed holding a 'g...
Category
1990s British Modern Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Cups in Murano Glass, 1930s, Set of 5
Located in Vicenza, VI
Set consisting of five glasses / bowls made of Murano glass dating back to the 1930s.
To make these pieces elegant and characteristic are the particular colors of the glass in sha...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Green Coloured Glass Vase, Signed by Winnowski, Biot, France, 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Created and signed by Raymond Winnowski in Biot, France. This artist is know as one of the masters of creative glass blowing, creating bubbles captured in glass. This piece is in per...
Category
1990s French Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of French Glass and Silver-Plate Cornucopia Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of French glass and silver-plate cornucopia vases
French, Early 20th Century
Height 36cm, diameter 23cm
These excellent vases are crafted from glass and silver-plate and we...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in murano, IT
Cilindro 893.65
Peter Marino’s work is notoriously provocative. The Rotondo, Cilindro, and Parallelo lamps are no exception: using the “Fasce” technique, the artist hot-works colour...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, 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
Contemporary Oil and Vinegar Cruet Tableware Kitchen Set Glass Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
Oil & vinegar from SiO2 Tableware collection
Two small cruets suitable for holding condiments such as Oil and Vinegar. The base with
its large handle allows you too easily carry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of Italian Glass Ornaments, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Italian glass ornaments.
20th Century.
Largest piece: 40cm x 18cm.
Small piece: 15cm.
Good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Ikat Glasses Set of 5
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Our unusual table is completed with these wonderful glasses with ikat patter the trademark of our brand.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Submerged Murano Glass Sculpture by Antonio Da Ros for CENEDESE, 1960s
Located in Vicenza, VI
Work of the designer Antonio Da Ros for the CENEDESE glassworks, made of Murano glass through the submerged glass cabinet, datable to the 1960s.
The work is part of the collection d...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Attributed Hollow Blown Amber Glass Turtle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Modern Italian Murano attributed hollow blown glass turtle dating from the latter 20th century. The turtle has an amber glass body with a molded scale pat...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Borek Sipek Whimsical Red Blown Glass Serving Dish
By B. Sipek
Located in Milan, IT
Borek Sipek whimsical red blown glass serving dish
Signed Borek Sipek.
Category
1990s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Jack in the Pulpit Floral Style Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Fine vintage Jack in the pulpit iridescent art glass vase, possibly by Heron Glass or Czech and dating from the 20th century. The vase has an amethyst tint and is hand blown with a t...
Category
20th Century British Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Carnival Collection Murano Glass Vase by Archimede Seguso for Seguso, 1980's
Located in Vicenza, VI
The vase in question is an elegant piece belonging to the "Carnival" collection of the well-known glassmaker Seguso Murano.
The "Carnival" collection was created between 1987 and 198...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Sculpture Epic Hand
Located in Murano, VE
A modern Murano glass sculpture portraying an epic hand .
Dark Amber with blue Sphere.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Murano Italian Dark Red Glass Bottle Incisi Serie, 1980
By Venini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian glass bottle with stopper, “Incisi” series, in two-color submerged glass with surface entirely worked by grinding produced by Venini Murano.
Venini 80 engraved signature und...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Red Murano Glass Goblet with Hand-Painted Garlands Attributed to Caramea, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Red Murano glass goblet with hand-painted garlands, attributed to Caramea, 1990s.
This is an outstanding artistic goblet, entirely realized with Murano glass in the 1990s and attrib...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Andries Dirk Copier, Important "Unica" Glass Vase, 1938
Located in Paris, FR
Andries Dirk Copier,
'Unica', Vase, c. 1938
Execution: Blown glass, clear and blue.
Measure: H : 22 cm (8.6")
Overall very goo...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Unique "Chribska" Vase in Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Erik Höglund (1932-1998) for Kosta Boda.
Unique "Chribska" vase in polychrome mouth-blown art glass. Dated 1992.
Measures: 23 x 16 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed and dated.
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Six Campbell-Rey Cosima Murano Highballs
By Campbell-Rey
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 relationship between Campbell-Rey and glassmaker Laguna B...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 6 of 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extremely rare set of glass goblets. There are 12 and this is the listing if someone is interested in the set of 6.
The cup and foot base are in cobalt blue. This style of cup is wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Modern Transparent Spherical Glass Vase with Rhomboidal Motifs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Transparent glass vase, 1980s
Spherical vase in transparent glass and printed with rhomboidal motifs.
Edge with irregular finish.
1980s
Good condition
Measures in cm 29 x ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Jim Dyer Liskeard Cornish Amethyst Knobbly Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good vintage Cornish art glass amethyst knobbly vase designed by Jim Dyer for The Liskeard Glass Company in the 1970’s. The company was founded in 1970 by John Randle and the knobb...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Salt and Pepper Shaker Tableware Kitchen Set Glass Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
Salt and Pepper shaker from SiO2 Tableware collection
Small Salt and Pepper shakers in striped glass that can be settled in their graceful ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Artistic Handmade Design Ca' Rezzonico New York Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Murano, VE
Discover the timeless elegance of Rezzonico style chandeliers, one of the oldest and most beloved chandelier designs made in Murano. The peculiarity of this style is its exquisite co...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Vase Battuto by Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Elevate your home decor with this gorgeous handmade Murano glass vase. Crafted by skilled artisans, this vase features a contemporary and eclectic design.
The intricate etched patte...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Jack in the Pulpit Floral Style Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Fine vintage Jack in the pulpit iridescent art glass vase, possibly by Heron Glass or Czech and dating from the 20th century. The vase has an amethyst tint and is hand blown with a t...
Category
20th Century British Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Vintage Ribbon Design Art Glass Scent Bottle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass scent bottle and stopper in pink and white ribbon design dating from the 20th century. Th...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Carlo Scarpa, "Battuto", 1938
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa
'Battuto' Vase, c. 1938
Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, green.
Signed: Venini murano (acid stamp).
Measures: H : 27 cm (10.6")
Overall Very good condition
...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Dimple Design Handled Stylish Art Glass Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual hand blown art glass handled jug with a dimple design body in opaque green glass with blue patterning dating from the 20th century. Probably continental the tall and elega...
Category
20th Century Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Glass Object, Pink Oval Ball with Curls
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blown in Amsterdam - The Netherlands.
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Royal Copenhagen Crystal Musling Shell Glass Bowl by Per Lutkin, Denmark
Located in Rijssen, NL
Royal Copenhagen crystal relief molded musling shell bowl.
Designed by Per Lutkin a high-end piece of the late 20th century.
The heavy bowl ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Campbell-Rey Octagonal Striped Carafe in Red and Blue 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
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Murano, VE
Turtle sheriff, handmade blown sculpture by Roberto Beltrami.
Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely handmade, offering com...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Artisan Set of Hand Blown Leopard Glass Candleholders with Natural Candlewax
Located in Voorburg, NL
Elegant set of three candleholders in Leopard style designed by the Elements collection and made by Henry Dean in Belgium. The glass of these candleholders ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
1295 Murano Hand Made Art Glass Limited Edition Sommerso Centerpiece
Located in Venice, VE
Our aim is the emotion, through glass, lighten by the spirit of art.
1295 MURANO is a furnace, a design lab and an interior point of view
regarding to the most exclusive producti...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Salviati Murano Italian Trailed Design Black & White Art Glass Vase, 1997
By Salviati
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Italian art glass vase of tall oval cylindrical shape made by Salviati on the Island of Murano and dated 1997. Started in 1859 by Antonio Salviati the company is renow...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Carlo Scarpa, "Mezza Filigrana" Vase, 1934
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa
'Mezza Filigrana' Vase, c. 1934
Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, white.
Signed: Venini murano (acid stamp).
Measure : H : 18 cm (...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
"Rumba" Vase in Sage Green Crystal from "Marquis" by Waterford, Ireland
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful E Waterford marquis green crystal vase, in the Rumba pattern.
Nearly 10" tall and almost 5 lbs
Beautiful green inside and clear bottom.
Top-q...
Category
1990s Irish Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Authentic Venetian Modern Design Chandelier, Handmade in Murano Glass
Located in Murano, VE
Add a touch of elegance to your home decor with this exquisite Venetian modern chandelier, expertly handmade in Murano glass. Featuring six lights, thi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
20th Century Modern Double Glass Vase, Hand Signed, Germany, circa 1980
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary 20th century glass vase hand crafted by german glass artist Vera Walther. An absolute unique double glass vase artfully created out of two beautiful glass bottles with slightly iridescent surface and fantastic dash pattern on brown/grey glass. The raised bottlenecks remind us of a snail. Together with the gilt "melt" bases this modern piece of exceptional glass art will definitely catches the eye of every viewer. A marvelous, unusual glass vase...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Ottavio Missoni Italian Murano Glass "Mercurio" Plate for Arte Vetro Murano 1980
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano glass plate designed by Ottavio Missoni and produced by Arte Vetro Murano in the 1980s.
" If you like it please make your offer and we will eval...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Simon Moore English Hand Blown Blue Art Glass Vase Dated 1989
By Simon Moore
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish modern English hand blown art glass vase by renowned glass maker Simon Moore (b.1959) dated 1989. Simon Moore has a had highly successful career since graduation in 19...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst/black "Filigrana Nera" cup. Excellent and very fine cylindrical cup with "black filigree" designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano, circa 19...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture King Lion
Located in Murano, VE
King lion, is a blown glass created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass.
A comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely handmade, offering...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Vase in Reddish and Clear Mouth Blown Art Glass, Italian Design
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano vase in reddish and clear mouth-blown art glass. Italian design, 1960s-1970s.
Measures: 29 x 9.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Contemporary Flower Vases or Spice Rack Tableware Kitchen Set Glass Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
Flower Pot & Spice rack from SiO2 Tableware collection
Placed in their base there are four small cylindrical containers, suitable to
accommodate flowers but also salt and spices...
Category
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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