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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: USA
Style: Modern
Set of 6 Vintage Steuben Brandy Snifters Signed "Steuben" on Bottom of Glass
Located in Morristown, NJ
A set of 6 vintage blown glass Steuben brandy snifters. Pattern number 8152. Each with a large bulbous bowl above a short stem on a conforming pad foot, reversing to an underside wi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown 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
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
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
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
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
MacKenzie Childs Piccadilly Circus Water Goblets - Set of 12
Located in Countryside, IL
MacKenzie Childs Piccadilly Circus Water Goblets - Set of 12
Each goblet measures: 3 wide x 3 deep x 5.5 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as m...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mackenzie Childs Circus Arbor Rose Water Goblets Glasses - Set of 12
Located in Countryside, IL
Mackenzie Childs Circus Arbor Rose Water Goblets Glasses - Set of 12
Each goblet measures: 4 wide x 4 deep x 7 inches high
We take our photo...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mackenzie Childs Blue Check Hand Painted Circus Wine Water Glass Goblets - 12
Located in Countryside, IL
Mackenzie Childs Blue Check Hand Painted Circus Wine Water Glass Footed Goblets - Set of 12
Each goblet measures: 3 wide x 3 deep x 7.75 inches high
We take our photos in a contro...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Barovier Flooted Bowl Murano 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful and rare Barovier and Toso double flooted bowl. Gold flecks and stripe decoration, heavy, made ca' 1950. Quite large at 11.5" wide.
Category
1950s Italian 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
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
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 10
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
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
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
Signed Carlo Nason Murano Glass Black and White Chrysalis Vase
By Carlo Nason
Located in Troy, MI
Sleek, modern design Chrysalis vase by Murano glass maker Carlo Mason in black and white. Etched maker's mark on underside of base. Excellent pre-owned condition with no flaws found.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano 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
A Pair of Blenko Glass Works Genie Bottle Decanters with Solid Glass Stoppers
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good example of Blenko hand-blown glass, each with long neck above a bulbous body fitted with a water-drop solid glass stopper all in a cerulean blue clear glass; with pontil marks...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown 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
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
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 Contemporary set of Six Champagne Coupes
Located in Chicago, IL
May Coupe of the May Collection is a classic champagne glass with a modern silhouette. Designed for and named after Ferrone’s favorite month of the year, when the season transitions ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage Murano Alessandro Mandruzzato Sommerso Glass Geode Bowl Green, Amber
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage labeled Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano blown glass thick walled bowl is in sommerso form. It is a geode bowl that is large and heavy from the 70's. The colors range from ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Modern Glass Tree Jar Candy Container
By Blenko Glass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Glass Tree shaped Jar Candy dish
2 piece handblown glass
14.5 h x 8 diameter
Preowned original vintage condition
See all images.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass
Materials
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
Glass Ball Sphere with Bubble Design
Located in New York, NY
A round transparent glass ball sphere with bubble design. Sphere has flat bottom for stability. Piece can make a great decorative object for a shelf, cocktail table, credenza, etc. N...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Rosenthal Studio-Line Wine or Cocktail Glasses with White Glass Stem, Set of 4
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and chic set of four (4) Rosenthal Studio-Line crystal water, wine or cocktail glasses with white opaque milk glass stem. White stem has an octagonal shape, which is a ni...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
fferrone Contemporary Liqueur Decanter with Large and Medium Finger Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
The Margot Collection, a maximalist collection expressed through the introduction of fluted borosilicate glass with generous proportions was designed in response to Ferrone’s first c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Set of 8 Liqueur Glasses in 4 styles
Located in Chicago, IL
These espresso/liqueur glasses can be used to serve after-dinner liqueurs or coffee. These original espresso glasses are an original choice for design lovers. Inspired by the archite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary set of Six Champagne Coupes
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot Champagne Coupe is the ideal toasting glass for someone who loves generous details in their table setting.
The Margot, a maximalist collectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Cocktail Carafe with 2 Low Medium & 2 Tall Medium glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The Rasori Collection, named for Ferrone’s favorite street in Milan, Rasori is a playful combination of materials and form. Inspired by the proportions of mid-century tableware, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Ribbon Glass Vase
Located in Denton, TX
Green handkerchief shaped glass bowl Venezia Murano vase.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Flight set of Six Tumbler Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bessho Collection is inspired by a trip to the healing hot springs of an onsen in Bessho, Japan, the Bessho Collection is an exploration by Ferrone that challenges handcraft tech...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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
fferrone Contemporary Decanter with two Champagne Coupes
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 materials and structure, the Boyd Collection is characterized by bold shapes and visual weight countered by delicate details expressed through minimal straight lines and inner fluting.
Frances Coupe of the Frances Collection is the ultimate toasting glass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Cocktail Carafe with Large and Medium Finger Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by a trip to the healing hot springs of an onsen in Bessho, Japan, the Bessho Collection is an exploration by Ferrone that challenges handcraft techniques by creating a ribb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Four Tumblers with Large and Medium Finger Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by a trip to the healing hot springs of an onsen in Bessho, Japan, the Bessho Collection is an exploration by Ferrone that challenges handcraft techniques by creating a ribb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Vintage Raspberry and Gold Aventurine Snail Glass Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and beautiful small Murano vintage glass bowl is in the shape of a snail form. It has gold aventurine throughout and the color is a cross between cranberry and raspberry ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Alfredo Barbini Rare" Inciso" Murano Glass Bowl/Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice technique of hand carved parallel lines in a thick sasso glass shape with a yellow inside and top and bottom shine polished. Similar sample can b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Waterford Signed Evolution Crystal Glass Vase With Bullecante Pink, Amber, Clear
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful small crystal vase is made by Waterford and is from the Evolution series. It was produced in Poland as stated on the label. Signed an...
Category
1990s Polish Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Steuben Crystal or Glass Palace Model No. 8354 Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass vase.
By Steuben.
The Palace vase model no. 8354.
Designed by Donald Pollard in 1977.
With a classic vasiform shape.
Sim...
Category
20th Century American Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Antonio da Ros Asymetric Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl/Dish, Uranium/Blue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful uranium Murano glass bowl designed by Antonio Da Ros.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Schott Zwiesel Glass Triple Use Vase Decanter Bowl Zwiesel Kristallglas
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous triple use glass vase, decanter, bowl by Schott Zwiesel a division of Zwiesel Kristallglas. They are in awesome vintage condition with no chi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Rare Hagoromo Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brilliant Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1990s. The hand-blown green glass box features an unusual form in rectangular...
Category
1990s Japanese Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Signed Murano Salviati Optical Black and White Matt Glass Object Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage 1980's Murano signed Salviati hand blown matt glass object and or sculpture are black and white abstract stripes of wave with different widths. It is a sculpture and cou...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Salviati platter/Centerpiece abstract Murano glass by Luciano Gaspari .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful abstract technique by the Maestro Murano blower Luciano Gaspari.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Ancient Captial Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1990s. The hand-blown glass box is substantial in size and weight. It features a hexago...
Category
1990s Japanese Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Vintage Signed Art Glass Sphere Iridescent Submerged Round Ball Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This large and heavy signed art glass sphere ball sculpture has many layers of glass and submerged designs. It is iridescent and has a rainbow affect on both sideswhen light hits it...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Maximalist Midcentury Venetian Glass Decanter and Five Glasses, Never Used
Located in Southbury, CT
This never-used Midcentury (circa 1960s) handblown Venetian glass decanter and five cordial glass set is a maximalist's dream.
The azure blue ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Vintage Murano Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Red, Yellow Sommerso Heart Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage beautiful Italian Murano glass heart vase or object sculpture is by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese and from the 70's. It is layered sommerso glass in red, yellow then to cl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Mandruzzato Glass Faceted Sommerso Bowl Red, Yellow, Clear
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage hand blown italian glass bowl by Alessandro Mandruzzato is faceted sides and with a polished top. It is in the form of s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Stella Decanter in Fig
Located in Richmond, VA
Our in-house collection pairs modern rounded shapes with colors inspired by ancient Venetian glassware resulting in a functional, beautiful piece to be admired and used often. Each v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Rococo Revival Wine Glass Stemware, Set of 12
Located in New York, NY
Set of (12) twelve Rococo Revival wine glasses with faux ruby and faux diamond decoration, apparently unsigned.
Dimensions: 8.75" H x 3.75" Diameter.
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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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