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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
fferrone Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori carafe pitcher As the designer's favourite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher is a pla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Medium Water Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori medium glasses, set of two. As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Medium glasses are a playful and delica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Republic Clear Glass Bessho Carafe
Located in Chicago, IL
Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are the evenings we spend with good friends. The contemporary Bessho collection is elegant in its si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Talise Carafe Pitcher and Six Mixed Small Glasses Czech Republic
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes one Talise Smooth carafe pitcher and six Mixed Small glasses. Finding the beauty in a simple, everyday object is one of the joys of life. Be it left out on your c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

3 Pcs Vintage Art Glass Perfume Bottles
Located in Boca Raton, FL
3 pcs of art glass perfume bottles including Purple Heart glass bottle, clear glass bottle with controlled bubbles and black matte bottle with atomizer. Decorative and collectible pi...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Altuglas

Seguso, Large Murano Glass, Corroso, Uranium Leaded Box /Jar Attb Flavio Poli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modern vintage green glow glass, in this leaded box/jar. Attributed to Flavio Poli.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 4 Contemporary Wimbledon Spirit Tumblers, Frosted Cordial Glasses, Signed
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 contemporary Wimbledon spirit tumblers. A Continental, frosted cordial or lemonade glass, dating to the turn of the Millennium, circa 2000. Distinctive tumblers,...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Glass

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Glass

Vaso in vetro V Nason - conchiglia - spirale - firma a punta
Located in Lugo, IT
Vaso a forma di conchiglia e spirale bianca di Vincenzo Nason. Firma a punta. Good conditions. Thank you
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

"Bon Bon" Jar Or Pitcher By Kosta Boda And Kjell Engman, Signed, 20th Century.
Located in NICE, FR
Jar or pitcher "Bon Bon" by the Swedish house Kosta Boda and the artist designer Kjell Engman Signed, 20th Century. Founded in 1742 by Anders Koskull and Georg Bogislaus Stael von H...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Eight Murano Stackable Glass Vases for Venini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Eight stackable glass vases attributed to Timo Sarpaneva for Venini. Each glass vase measures about 6.5" high and 5" diameter.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Murano Glass Vase by Emmanuel Babled for Venini, 1996
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and wonderful Murano glass vase by Emmanuel Babled for Venini of 1996. Emmanuel Babled's rare vase is a prototype and it's a real work of art. It has been realized with a set ...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Ikat Black Gold Goblet Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your table setting with our Ikat gold goblet glasses, blending modern design with timeless elegance. Featuring a delicate Ikat-inspired pattern and a luxurious gold finish, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Purple & White Murano Glass 1970s Vase by 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.
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Chandelier Rezzonico Style with 24 Lights in Murano Glass and 3D Print
Located in Murano, VE
The Silver Sprout heralds a new era for chandeliers. Entirely hand-blown by our company's glass masters, Wave Murano Glass presents a futuristic twist on this classic Murano art for...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Murano Hand Blown Aquarium Vase attributed to Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano hand blown fish vase infused with color attributed to Barbini. Vase has a partial Murano label. Vase measures 6.5" wide, 3" deep and 14" high.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Christofle Modernist Crystal Decanter Bottle Barware Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This chic vintage modernist and heavy clear crystal Christofle glass decanter with its circular raised design is perfect for any bar. The wonderful ...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Fontana Arte Glass Tray by Dube, Duilio Barnabe, Abstract Painting, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice abstract glass painted tray, by the well-known artist, Duilio Barnabe. Signed "Dube" it measures 14 x 14 square high 1.5.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

J. G. Durand, France, Two Candlesticks in Clear Crystal Glass, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
J. G. Durand, France. Two candlesticks in clear crystal glass. 1980s. Measures: 10 x 6 cm. In excellent condition. Sticker.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Ercole Barovier Murano Glass and Gold Centerpiece for Artistica Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and elegant early Murano glass bowl, by Ercole Barovier.
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Big and Massive "Sommerso" Grey Murano Glass Vase, Flavio Poli Style
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled glass producers of Murano to create timeless design pieces. Amongst all his works, those that gained him the most fame are without doubt the "Sommersi", a style that was quickly imitated by other makers and is still very popular to these days. They are vases, ashtrays, paperweights characterized by the juxtaposition of vibrant colors in contrasting tones that generate a beautiful overall aspect: the original collection earned him the Golden Compass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass

Sawaya & Moroni, Water Glasses, Italy, 2000s
Located in PARIS, FR
Six beautifully thin Sawaya & Moroni crystal water glasses, Italy circa 2000. In their original box, with reinforced padding. Dimensions in cm ( H x D )...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Sawaya & Moroni, Water Glasses, Italy, 2000s
Sawaya & Moroni, Water Glasses, Italy, 2000s
$1,503 Sale Price / item
32% Off
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...
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1990s British Modern Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

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...
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1930s Dutch Vintage 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 surface gives the glass a distinctive yet still externally elegant character. Suitable for any kind of situation, diamond is ideal for serving soft drinks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Stölzle-oberglas, Austria, 11 Vienna Vases in Clear Art Glass, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stölzle-Oberglas, Austria. 11 Vienna vases in clear art glass. 1980s. Largest measures: 25 x 7 cm. In excellent condition.
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1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso Murano Glass Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano vase with a violet and white criss cross pattern. Vase contains label that says Murano Glass Made in Italy. Vase measures 15" high and 4.5" diameter.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso for Oggetti Murano Blue Purple Glass Tall Sculptures Vases Italian 80's
Located in North Miami, FL
These absolutely stunning and arresting Italian vintage Murano glass monumental glass sculptures, vases and or vessels are by Seguso for Ogg...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Seguso Murano Glass Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Seguso Murano vase with a beige, pink and white patterns. Vase measures 15.5" high and 4.25" diameter.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Two Colors Mini Hourglass/Clessidre, Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great and rare find because is one of the small hourglass ever made by Venini. Also this piece was purchased from a collection of a very important Hollywood Star estate. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

New Modern Cup in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Michele Chiossi STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Cup in Green Guatemala Marble. Size: 5.5 x 6 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Kadomatsu Cup, Jap Vegetation Collection by Michele Chiossi, Sculptor born in Tuscany. Made in Ita...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Marble

Fratelli Pagnin Signed Murano Orange, Black, Chartreuse Glass Vase Italian 80's
Located in North Miami, FL
The black glass is the dramatic background for a wonderful painterly palette of arrays of luscious colors in this signed Italian Murano glass vase. It is the signed work of Fratelli Pangnin Murano. It is from the 1980s. It has hues on both sides and they are different from front to back. Colors range from orange, yellow, chartreuse, light purple, teal turquoise. Each side is different. It resembles the likes of a beautiful Helen Frankenthaler painting...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Ikat Black Gold Tumblers Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your table setting with our Ikat gold goblet glasses, blending modern design with timeless elegance. Featuring a delicate Ikat-inspired pattern and a luxurious gold finish, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Etched Glass Whimsical Man Decanter Bottle Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This all dressed up whimsical vintage glass man is ready to pour your liquor or water from the decanter. He is stenciled with frosted glass on the decanter...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Signed Maurice Heaton Abstract Glass Bowl or Plate Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This most unusual signed glass bowl or plate by Maurice Heaton is vintage and from the 60's. The pattern and color of abstractions of green against b...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Mod Fused Glass Rectangular Bowl Black, Red White, Yellow
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage black glass rectangular bowl or tray is fused with the colors of white, red and yellow additions. Very Mod and can be used for all purposes. Very chic! It is from the 19...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Very Large and Rare "Romanze" Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, very large and rare "Romanze" glass. Three glasses in one, 1980s. In perfect condition. Measures 75 cm. x 12 cm. Stamped.
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1980s German Vintage Modern Glass

Murano Glass Dish Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
The perfect addition to your modern dining experience, Oculus, a minimalist plate with a modern twist. Made from Murano Glass and and available in a range of colors, this plate boasts a rounded, elegant shape that is truly unique. The secret behind the one-of-a-kind shape is the delicate work of our skilled artisan glassblowers. If you're looking to elevate your dining game, look no further than Oculus. Not only is it a statement piece, but it also serves as a functional addition to your table...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Also Nason Handblown Glass Vase with Silver and Gold Foil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown glass vase, multicolor with silver and gold foils encased in clear layer of glass by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960's;. At A.V.E.M. a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Foil

Glass Bottle with Cap Many Colors and Organic Form Signed and Dated 1989
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
20th century design, French glass bottle with cap. Many original colors and organic form. Signed and dated 1989. Original perfect conditions. Measures: Height 24cm, large...
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20th Century French Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Three coffee cups with saucers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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...
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1940s German Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass/Gold, Rare Vase "Three Element" Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing and rare murano glass and gold ribbed vase, Title Three Element" signed Seguso, made for Vetreria Seguso. This piece was made in the 1950s. probably 1954.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Tan, Gray and Clear Abstract Glass Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
This Italian Murano signed Seguso vase is from the 1980s. The palette of cream to tan that goes to gray sweeping large stripes goes to a clear background with 10 assorted teardrop bu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Signed Venini Turquoise, Sapphire Blue, Orange Green Rare Glass Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This unbelievable rare vintage glass Italian Murano object or sculpture or glass sword has the most gorgeous colors, signed Venini Murano Itlalia". A piece de resistance. It looks even more amazing in person; the color saturation and brilliance is exquisite. The range of colors are: sapphire blue from the middle to the tip turquoise, emerald green, red, amber/orange, black with gold aventurine, white, etc. Most likely one of a kind. It is fantastic! This could be great displayed in a custom lucite box...
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1970s Italian Vintage 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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Seguso Murano Black Amethyst and Gold Foil Glass Trumpet Vase Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
The beautiful shape of this Italian Murano Seguso trumpet style glass vase or vessel is sculptural and sensual. Elegant! The glass is amethyst glass that reads black. Only to the lig...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Gold

Ikat Red Glass Tumblers - Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Ikat patterns are an integral part of our colorful world, celebrating the beauty of this timeless textile technique. Inspired by its rich heritage, we’ve transformed some of our most...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Glass

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Art 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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Bjørn Wiinblad ‘1918-2006’ for Rosenthal, Twelve "Lotus" glasses, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Rosenthal. Twelve "Lotus" glasses in clear art glass decorated with lotus flower, 1980s. Stamped. Measures: 11.7 x 5.6 cm. In very good condition.   
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1980s German Vintage Modern Glass

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Art 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.
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Rhino
Located in Murano, VE
Gangsta Rhino is a blown glass sculpture created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass. A comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely handm...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Mazzega Intaglio Etched Glass Table Lamps Pair of Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderful pair of Italian Murano intaglio etched Mazzega unusual table lamps are for high drama and beauty. Gray on black and black on gray... frosted glass. The reverse design...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Metal

Livio Seguso, Murano. Colossal and Impressive Art Glass Sculpture
Located in København, Copenhagen
Livio Seguso, Murano. Colossal and impressive art glass sculpture in smoked glass on a black base and a glass ball in light purple. 1970s/1980s Signed. In perfect condition. Di...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Unique "Chribska" Vase in Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
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.
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1990s Swedish Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Italian Handblown Pelican
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A fabulous hand blown Italian pelican. Great detail and excellent craftsmanship.
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1990s Modern Glass

Murano Flacon, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano flacon, 1960s. Hallmarked. In perfect condition. Measures: 12.5 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Murano Flacon, 1960s
Murano Flacon, 1960s
$288 Sale Price
20% Off
"Cinese" Large Italian Art Glass Vase by Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
"Cinese" large Italian art glass vase by Paolo Venini. Cased glass in clear, white and gray. Signed: Venini Italia 84.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Four coffee cups with saucers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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...
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1940s German Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Maurice Heaton 3pcs Art glass Large centerpiece and bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice set of Centerpiece and bowl plus side dish in some kind of square shape. All pieces signed MH , for the well known Swiss/American artist Mauri...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Fontana Arte, Very Rare Pietro Chiesa, Glass, Smokey Ashtray, Acid and FX Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early Fontana rare ashtray signed with both FX and Fontana Italy, this kind of work was made under the direction of both Pietro Chiesa and Max Ingrained.
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1950s Italian Vintage 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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