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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass"
Located in Milano, IT
It's a decorative glass, yes, but it is also a "technological" glass with internal lines, it increases the contact surface with the wine, increasing its oxygenation, created in...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase Lino Tagliapietra & Angelin Effetre International, Italy, 1986
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful and rare Italian glass vases from the 'Istria series' by Lino Tagliapietra and Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Iridescent Round Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This is a very substantial and gorgeous Italian Murano iridescent art glass bowl with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Art glass...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Contemporary Complete Tableware Set Kitchen Glass Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
SiO2 complete tableware collection (Oil and Vinegar cruets, Salt e pepper, Candlestick, Sauce boat and Flower/Spice Pot) The set consists of five pieces: salt & pepper, oil & vine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Minimal Clear Revolution Rocks or Martini Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution rocks and martini, set of two Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure e...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Chef Pork
Located in Murano, VE
Chef Pork, a blown glass pop comic figurine created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass. Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and ent...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Dearborn Medium Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn medium glass bowl The handmade Czech contemporary medium glass bowl is perfect for snacks during cocktail hour, candies, catchall, or even in the bathroom as a vessel for...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean 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

Simon Moore English Hand Blown Blue Art Glass Vase Dated 1989
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

Glass Vase with Modern Decor Handblown Sofina Porzellan Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Handblown crystal vase with hand-carved bubble design in six colors. The rim up and down of the vase is coloured in one color and the middle part comes in clear crystal. The round bu...
Category

2010s German Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Artistic Handmade Ca' Rezzonico Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Murano, VE
The Rezzonico is one of the oldest styles of Murano glass chandeliers. Its peculiarity lies in its composition. Each arm is composed of pieces of glass that assemble the chandelier. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Venini Style
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano art glass 'handkerchief' vase in the style of Venini, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. This is a finely handcrafted Murano art glass vase in clear/transparent...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, 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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Minimal Revolution Liqueur/Espresso Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution liqueur / espresso, set of two Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure ...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Candlestick Tableware Kitchen Set Glass Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
Candleholder from SiO2 Tableware collection Three-armed candlestick in borosilicate glass. In a unique piece this modern and fun candle holder houses 3 classic candles, giving th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Plume Set Of Four Water Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Water glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for i...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Aldo Nason Handblown Glass Vase with Gold and Silver Foil 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown glass vase, multicolor with silver and gold foils, iridized with blue around the mouth, by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960's. At A.V.E...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Foil

Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry 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 and Shapely Pair of Murano Butter-Cream Cased Glass Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and shapely pair of Murano 1970s butter-cream cased glass vases; each tall vase with long flaring neck above a bulbous body; the white vase encased in a yellow cased glass.
Category

1970s 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

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Tall Large Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip tall large - set of two. The Tulip collection was inspired by the small bistro wine glasses found in European bars and cafes. The bowl of the glass sits down into the cylindrical stem, highlighting the intersection between the two. With three different bowl sizes, and five version, the Tulip Collection can be mixed and matched as one pleases. Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers of Boroscilicate glass allowing for thermal resistance for a range of hot and cold applications. The collection is oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe. Material • borosilicate glass Type • glassware Size • 475...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Murano, Large Teardrop-Shaped Vase, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Murano. Large teardrop-shaped vase in white and smoke-coloured mouth-blown art glass, 1980s. Measures: 28 x 18 cm. In excellent condition. Sticker.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Cornelian Orange 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

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Medium Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of medium Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech 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.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass

fferrone Contemporary Handmade Minimal Carafe and Six Water Wine Czech Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary handcrafted minimal set includes one Revolution Carafe and six Revolution water / wine glasses as seen in the primary image. Strikingly simple in form, the minim...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

2 Murano Italian Art Glass Sea Turtle Aquarium Figurines Paperweights Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of hand blown Italian art glass figurines / paperweights or hand chillers in the shape of sea turtles with a miniature aquarium scene of two more turtles inside their shells. Me...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

fferrone Contemporary Clear handmade Czech Glass Carafe and Six Large Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary clear glassware set includes 1 Bessho Carafe and 6 Rila Large Glasses. Each pieces is handmade in the Czech Republic. Just as the sm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Bronze 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

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Collins Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight collins glass, set of 2 The Flight medium glass from fferrone are glassware essentials that are great for serving water, beer, soft drinks, a...
Category

2010s Czech 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

fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Handmade Mixed Carafe Water Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed Carafe With a special technique, the Mixed collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for everyday beverages...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 16 Large Kartell Jellies Glasses in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Modernist Hand Blown Murano Translucent Sea Foam Vase
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful modernist vase was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It offers a conical bod...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Beer Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Making a wonderful addition to any modern or classic dining experience, the Silver Beer Glass is a fine example of extraordinary dining elegance with a si...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Silver

Fantastic Murano Flower Vase, Blue, Purple with Gold
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Mid Century Italian Murano flower vase. Blue, Purple with Gold
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Mini Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori mini glasses, set of two As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Mini glasses are a playful and delicate co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass" x6
Located in Milano, IT
It's a decorative glass, yes, but it is also a "technological" glass with internal lines, it increases the contact surface with the wine, increasing its oxygenation, created in...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Karim Rashid for Nambe Figure 8 Crystal Glass Etched Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful crystal glass vase designed by Karim Rashid for Nambe has deep incised and textural figure 8 lines in this heavy vase. It has dimension and texture. The top is flat cu...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Italian Carafe and Glasses Hand Blown and Gilt
Located in London, GB
Two blown glass carafes and ten water glasses dipped in gold by Front for Skitch, Italy 2010. The glasses and carafes set Midas proposes a contemporary and ironic version of luxury ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Simon Moore English Hand Blown Green Art Glass Vase, Circa 1989
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish modern English hand blown art glass vase by renowned glass maker Simon Moore (b.1959) dating from around 1989. Simon Moore has a had highly successful career since gra...
Category

1980s English Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Cocktail Set with Four Rocks-Martini Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass minimal Revolution collection set includes a cocktail mixer carafe, strainer, stir stick, and four double-ended Rocks Martini g...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Massimo Micheluzzi Black Murano Glass Vase, Hand Blown and Battuto Cut, 2002
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian artist Massimo Micheluzzi's hand blown and battuto cut black Murano glass vase was made in 2002. Incised signature to underside: [Massimo Micheluzzi, Murano, 2002]. Image 6: Massimo Micheluzzi (Italian, born 1957) Artist's Bio: Born in Venice in 1957, Massimo Micheluzzi was introduced to the world of glass in the late 1970's as a young photographer for the renowned Venini glass factory, an extraordinary experience that over time will prove to be decisive. Following a long and fruitful apprenticeship in the furnace, Micheluzzi started his personal journey in the late 1990's. His work has constantly evolved since then as he continues to explore new ways of mastering the material, whilst always remaining ‘true’ to the nature of glass. Working alongside his master glassblower, Massimo Micheluzzi uses the techniques that have defined the Murano tradition intervening directly on each phase of the creative process. Striving to balance tradition and innovation, he applies these ancient crafts to achieve a uniquely modern aesthetic. Micheluzzi’s work is deeply embedded in the life and history of the city of Venice and constantly inspired by its watery surroundings and architecture. His eclectic body of work shifts between fluid and organic shapes, iridescent transparencies and opaque carved surfaces as well as elaborate colour combinations, mosaic patterns and sculptural forms. His works have exhibited in cities all over the world and are in some international museums and various public and private collections such as the The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The Corning Museum of Glass in New York, Muse´e Des Arts De´coratifs de Paris, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam, Museo del Vetro di Murano in Venice and Villa Necchi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

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.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Danese Milano Set of 6 Ovio Wine Glass with Black Ring by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ovio, is a collection of tableware. The perfect balance of the lines, the subtle expressive language used to enhance the fine crystal volumes, the harmony between the solidity of the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Danese Milano Ovio Liquor Glass Clear with Black Ring by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ovio, is a collection of tableware. The perfect balance of the lines, the subtle expressive language used to enhance the fine crystal volumes, the harmony between the solidity of the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Attributed Stylish Corroso Amber Glass Signed Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Italian attributed art glass amber yellow corroso design vase signed to base and dating from the 20th century. The hand blown vase of simple rounded fish bowl shape ha...
Category

20th Century European Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Renaissance 1 Glass
Located in Milan, IT
The incredibly stunning Renaissance 1 Glass is crafted in silver, a material offering properties that enhance the scent and flavors, while maintaining the quality and taste, of the b...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Silver

Silver Cocktail Cup
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant cocktail cup in premium silver characterized by a simple essential design. This piece offers a fantastic way to decorate and expand any collect...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Silver

Hermès Vintage Silver- Plate Angled Rope Magnifier Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful Hermès vintage silver- plate desk magnifier is from the 1960s. It is twisted and braided rope design on the handle and an angled glass magnifier...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

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

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Medium Cocktail Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofia medium cocktail wine glasses, set of two. With the elegance of a forgotten time, the clear Czech contemporary Sofia collection glasses are a series of barware ideal for beve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Large Cocktail Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofia large cocktail wine glasses, set of two. With the elegance of a forgotten time, the clear Czech contemporary Sofia collection glasses are a series of barware ideal for bever...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rila Large Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rila Large Glasses, set of two Inspired by the Rila Monestary, the clear Czech contemporary Rila Collection is a series of glassware ideal for beverages from wine and water to martinis and other beverages. Modern and strikingly simple in form, the Rila Large glass will heighten the atmosphere of any event. With an innovative use of materials, the collection is made with the finest quality borosilicate glass and without the use of molds. A Modern yet retro glassware...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Water or Cocktail Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn water glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect water or cocktail glass for drinks. Pe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Medium Collins Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn medium / collins glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern collins or long drink. Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings, modern Dearborn will enrich any occasion. It inverts tradition with intricate detail on the interior of the glass. Made without the use of molds and created with the finest quality fluted Boroscilicate glass, the Dearborn Collection is innovative in its use of materials and is the perfect minimal aesthetic for any table or evening. Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers of fluted Boroscilicate glass allowing for thermal resistance for a range of hot and cold applications. The collection is dishwasher safe. Designed by: Felicia Ferrone, 2014 Handcrafted: Czech Republic Material • Boroscilicate glass Type • glassware Size • 385...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Large Goblet Wine Glass Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. The modern take on cut-glass, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

High 1 Goblet Glass
Located in Milan, IT
The incredibly stylish High 1 Goblet Glass is crafted in silver, a material offering properties that enhance the scent and flavors, while maintaining th...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Silver

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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