Modern Glass
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
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
Angelo Mangiarotti Gondola Candleholder for Colle Crystal
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Gondola candleholder produced by Colle. Never used, MIB.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Mandruzzato Vintage Emerald Green, Purple Faceted Glass Bowl Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Murano glass faceted square bowl has jewel tone colors of luscious emerald green and the purple center. The sides are semi faceted paddled and the 4 corners are an angled. Great as is as a beautiful Italian Murano glass object...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Mixed Flute Champagne Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed flute glass, set of two.
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, cocktails, or beer. The Mixed will enrich any occasion.
Made without the use of molds and created with the finest quality Borosilicate glass, the Mixed collection is innovative in its use of materials. Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers.
Material • Borosilicate glass
Type • Glassware
Size • 385...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair Italian Hand Blown Ring Neck Bottles
Located in New York, NY
Pair Italian hand blown ring neck bottles. Vintage pair Murano clear glass bottles with three bands at the neck, interior clouding from use....
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Infinity Bullecante Glass Bubble Balls or Bookends Pair of Labeled
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of mesmerizing glass bubble/ bullecante balls have an infinity design. They have a label on the bottom that says Tani Sun Designer with SPIIS 5976. They can be glass sculpt...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Livio Seguso, Murano. Colossal and Impressive Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Minimal Carafe Pitcher with Four Water Glasses Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary Czech set includes one Dearborn carafe and four Dearborn Water glasses.
Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings or cocktails, the minimal and contemporary ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Clear Modern Large Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
The Contemporary Czech clear glass Rossi large vase, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the modern and minimal Rossi vases highlight any flo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Handcrafted Czech Contemporary Flight Carafe Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight glass carafe pitcher
The designer carafe from fferrone's Flight collection is a beautiful carafe to serve water, mixed cocktails or juice.
A collection fully in character with fferrone design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Boyd Medium Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd medium glasses, set of two
The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Bronze by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Small Glass Carafe for Liquere from 1930s, in Cabana Style
Located in Vienna, Austria
The glass of the corpus is satined, with hand painted dots in gold and golden stripes on the neck and the bottom.
You can use it for liquor or as a creative alternative for oils
an...
Category
1930s Slovak 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Prune by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 4
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Hand blown glass
Dimensions: H 4" x W 5" x D 3.5"
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope o...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Set of 2 of Czech Clear Contemporary Mixed Large Water Beer Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed large glass - set of two
With a special technique, the Mixed Collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for...
Category
2010s Czech 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 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 Handcrafted Czech Clear Glass Modern Revolution Carafe
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple in form, the contemporary minimal Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure extrusion of hand blown ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Medium Tall Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May medium tall glasses, set of two
A pair of Czech contemporary handcrafted glasses perfect for everyday use.
The May collection is inspired by the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Fragile Structure #2 Norihiko Terayama Erik Hoglund
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases, coffee cups and so on....
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Fragile Structure#3 Norihiko Terayama Berndt Friberg
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases,coffee cups and so on. ...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Glass
Materials
Ceramic
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Small Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of small Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink or dessert wine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Handmade Tri-Leg Mint or Grey Bowl
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Glass
Dimensions: H 8.25" x W 13" x D 12"
Inspired by Surrealism, these one of a kind hand blown glass vessels by Jason Bauer...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown 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
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
Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Three coffee cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Three coffee cups with saucers.
Bauhaus style.
Circa 1940s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Saucer: Diameter 15.5 cm.
Cup: Height 6.0 cm x Diamete...
Category
1940s German Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 6
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Hand blown glass
Dimensions: H 4" x W 5" x D 3.5"
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 universe.
The Contrapposto Cup Collection...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 1
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Hand blown glass
Dimensions: H 3" x W 5" x D 4.5"
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope o...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown 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
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Clear Modern Medium Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
The Contemporary Czech clear glass Rossi medium vase, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the modern and minimal Rossi vases highlight any fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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
Massive Sculpural Vase, decorative "Sommerso" green glass accent from the 70's
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Vase - Stand Alone Glass Sculpture - Sommerso glass
decorative object for you living room, green glass accent , vase with a vertical porthole where you can fit flowers
Larg...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
fferrone Set of 2 of Czech Clear Contemporary Mixed Small Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed small glass - set of two
With a special technique, the Mixed collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of Two Czech Contemporary Bessho Tall / Collins Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Bessho tall glass - set of two
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 Bessho Collection...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Bessho Medium Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Bessho medium bowl
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 Bessho Collection is elegant ...
Category
2010s 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Small Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori small glasses, set of two
As the designer's favourite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Small glasses are a playful and delicate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Boyd Small Low Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd small low glasses, set of two
The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Large Highball Beer Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori large highball glasses - set of two.
As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Large glasses are a playful an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Fluted Talise Carafe Pitcher and Six Mixed Small Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes one Fluted Talise pitcher carafe and six Mixed Small Glasses.
With a special technique that blends two types of glass, the fluted talise can be used with the funn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Fine Murano Handblown Vases by Davide Salvadore
Located in Long Island City, NY
Davide Salvadore - Unique piece made of hand-blown glass canes and partial battuto surface.
Signed.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Animal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Alfredo Barbini Murano glass animal, Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Anzolo Fuga , large bowl/centerpiece Murano glass for AVEM .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice centerpiece in Murano glass ,opalescent and aventurine glass by the well known Master Anzolo Fuga .
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Tom Philabaum Art Glass Vase from "Handbuilt" Series, 1987
By Tom Philabaum
Located in Hanover, MA
Art glass vase by Tom Philabaum from his "Handbuilt" series, circa 1987.
Tom Philabaum received a B.A. in Art and Education from Southern Illinois University in 1969, and then joined the innovative Glass Program at the University of Wisconsin studying under Harvey Littleton. He completed a Master’s degree in 1973 before moving to Tucson, where he built his own glass-blowing studio, and earned an M.F.A. in ceramics from the University of Arizona. He has been a working artist since that time, as well as starting Philabaum Glass Gallery in 1982, where he has curated exhibitions ever since.
Handbuilt Series 1987 – 2007
This series was born out of Tom’s long...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Murano Vintage Turquoise, Green, Pink, Red, Clear Signed Glass Pitcher
Located in North Miami, FL
This jewel toned luscious vintage signed italian Murano glass pitcher is a beauty of stripes of turquoise, green, red, pink, purple and clear. It is signed something like Starzii. It...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Toni Zuccheri Murano Vase for VeArt, Italy, 1970
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Milan, IT
Toni Zuccheri Murano vase for VeArt.
Italy, 1970.
Blown Murano glass with inclusions.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Four coffee cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany.
Four coffee cups with saucers. Bauhaus style.
Circa 1940s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Saucer: Diameter 15.5 cm.
Cup: Height 6.0 cm x Diameter...
Category
1940s German Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Andrew Hughes Porto Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural table lamp by glass artist Andrew Hughes, part of Hughes' Porto collection for FERRER. The curvilinear surfaces of the base are hand etched and the angular plane on the fa...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Bronze
Seguso Murano Glass Vase
By Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Seguso Murano vase with a beige, pink and white patterns. Vase measures 15.5" high and 4.25" diameter.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern glass for sale on 1stDibs.
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