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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Seguso Designed Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Seguso designed Italian art glass vase.
Cobalt blue with red and white pattern details.
Signed: Archimede Seguso Murano.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in New York, NY
"Incamiciato"
Italian art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini.
Cased glass, clear, white and grey, deep purple foot.
Marked: Venini itali...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Nizioleti Handmade Murano Glass by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Nizioleti handmade Murano glass by Matteo Silverio, 2019
Dimensions: 360 x 320 mm / 12 triangles
Materials: Murano glass
All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,381 / item
A Fine Italian Hand blown Murano Vase by Andrea Zilio
By Andrea Zilio
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unique piece made of hand-blown glass worked freely by hand with Intersection of colored glass rods by Andrea Zilio. Signed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Viterra Art Glass Collection Strato Vase 16", 16", 12"
Located in Stratford, CT
The Viterra Gallery Collection is focused on intricate European art glass techniques. It is crafted by a highly specialized team of master blowers with a minimum of 20 years of exper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Glass Object, Pink Oval Ball with Curls
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blown in Amsterdam - The Netherlands.
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Angelo Mangiarotti, Primavera, Vase, Colle, 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Angelo Mangiarotti (1921-2012)
« Primavera »
A crystal vase, the single bent stem on a spreading base.
Produced by Colle, Italy.
1980s.
Dimensions
Height : 21,2 cm (8,35 in.)
Wid...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Routine Set of Six Flute in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown champagne flute. The routine collection is a glassware family designed by Matteo Cibic, who define it as “an essential collection for a smart daily life”. All the pieces of Routine are handcrafted and feature a soft plissé motif at the base of the glasses and on the top of the jugs. Fresh and contemporary Routine brings elegance in the everyday table...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Routine Low Carafe in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Low carafe in mouth blown glass. The routine collection is a glassware family designed by Matteo Cibic, who define it as “an essential collection for a smart daily life”. All the pieces of Routine, including this carafe, are handcrafted and feature a soft plissé motif at the base of the glasses and on the top of the jugs. Fresh and contemporary, this carafe brings elegance in the everyday table...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Plume Set Of Four Small Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Small 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
Katsura Murano Glass Sculpture by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Katsura Murano glass sculpture by Paolo Marcolongo
2016
Dimensions: 19.0 x 18.0 x 15.0 cm
Materials: Murano glass, iron
Born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art High School ...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Iron
$13,496 / item
Pair of English Antique Glass Ship Decanters with Stoppers
Located in London, GB
Pair of English antique glass ship decanters with stoppers.
English, Early 20th Century
Measures: Height 24cm, diameter 18cm
A pair of very Fine English antique...
Category
Early 20th Century English 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
$9,800
Vintage Glass Square Rosenthal Marilyn Monroe Celebrity years '70 Warhol
By Andy Warhol
Located in Biella, IT
Rosenthal glass square plate celebrity series by Andy Warhol design
years ’70 edit Marilyn Monroe
perfect condition, measure 115 inches for side, high 2.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Touch-Me 2.0 Handmade Murano Glass Vase by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Touch-me 1.0 Murano glass vase by Matteo Silverio, 2020
Dimensions: Approximate 12 x 17 x 35 cm
Materials: Murano glass made with "recycled" glass
All the objects are 100% hand...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano 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
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Very Large, Fine English Glass Water Ewer or Decanter
Located in London, GB
A very large, fine English glass water ewer or decanter
English, 20th century
Measures: Height 38cm, diameter 15cm
This simple yet eye-catching glass piece is a large, very tall...
Category
20th Century English Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Handmade Tri-Leg Clear Bowl
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Glass
Dimensions: 11.5" round x 7.5" height
Inspired by Surrealism, these one-of-a-kind hand blown glass vessels by Jason Baue...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 11
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
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
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 8
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
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 7
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
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 6
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
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 8
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Hand blown glass
Dimensions: H 4" x W 5.5" x D 3"
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope of...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 5
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Hand blown glass
Dimensions: H 4.5" x W 3.5" x D 3.5"
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidosco...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 3
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Hand blown glass
Dimensions: H 4" x W 3.75" x D 3.75"
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscop...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Bessho Large Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Bessho large 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 i...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Sculpted Blown Glass Female Figure
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful hand blown glass female figure hanging in cast bronze frame, hot sculpted blown glass. Glass sculpture.
Glass:
Height 9 inches.
Width 26 inches.
Depth 7 inches.
...
Category
2010s Modern 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 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 Pair of Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Glass Clear Modern Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and medium vases - set of two.
The set of two contemporary Czech clear glass large with medium Rossi large vases, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the modern and mini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Fluted Medium Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
The Contemporary Czech glass Stella medium vase, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the Stella vases highlight any flower arrangement they c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Lovers Sculpture Signed Schiavon, Italy, 2012
By Schiavon
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Murano glass lovers sculpture signed Schiavon. Italy, 2012.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Inside the Wood Sculpted Murano Glass Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Inside the wood sculpted Murano glass vase by PAOLO MARCOLONGO
2018
Dimensions: 42.2 x 16.1 x 16.6 cm
Materials: Murano glass, iron
Born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art ...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern 3 Piece Dresser Cologne Bottle Set
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 3 piece set of dresser bottles with silver tops from Czechoslovakia c.1960. In excellent condition with minimal wear, unpolished. Sold and pri...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
1, 000, 000 Dead Yuppies Bowl – Organic Industrial Blown Glass Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bowl made of black blown glass. Why not make a bowl version of the 1,000,000 Dead Hippies Lamp’s shade ? That’s what capitalism taught us. Part of the Aci...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Unique Glass by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass by Atelier George
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 75 x H 12.5 cm
Materials: Handblown glass
Variation of colours available.
The Moire collection is the result of a work ...
Category
2010s French Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$198 / item
Murano Glass Object. Black and White Anfora with White Bottom, Textile Inspired
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black and white anfora with white bottom. Hand blown glass, engraved in Murano Venice.
Murano glass, polished. Made in 2006.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Unique Harvest Graal Blue and Black Glass Vase by Tiina Sarapu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique harvest Graal blue and black glass vase by Tiina Sarapu
2018
Dimensions: H 28 cm
Materials: Glass
Glass in my works signifies the world between opaque and translucent, visible and invisible, material and immaterial, real and unreal. It is a world of shady shapes, exciting and elusive.
I studied glass art in Estonian Academy of Arts in 1990–1996. I have been working for the Department of Glass Art at the Estonian Academy of Arts as a teacher and technician, from 2003 to 2017 as an associate professor. I have taken part in several exhibitions, conferences, symposiums and workshops since 1994 both in Estonia and abroad. I have earned attention at several international contests of glass art. My works are owned by several institutions and collectors. I also received the honourable nomination for the title of “Recognized Glass Artist of Estonia 2004-2005” and the annual Kristjan Raud...
Category
2010s Estonian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Serapè Colour Handmade Murano Glass by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Serapè Handmade Murano glass by Matteo Silverio, 2018
Dimensions: 100 x 30 x 0.8 cm
Materials: Murano glass
All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colors, patterns,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$11,909 / item
Vintage Glass VeArt Venice Lattimo by Bruno Gambone, 1975
Located in Biella, IT
Veart Venice lattimo glass disc with metal base / stand design Bruno Gambone years ’75 limited edit of 34/199 rare perfect condition A
The measures signed are with the metal pedes...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Metal
Ercole Barovier, "Trilobe" Vase, 1935
Located in Paris, FR
Ercole Barovier
"Trilobe" vase, c. 1935
Execution: Cased glass, clear brown and dark.
Signed: original label and serial number. (Picture 7)
Measure: H : 34.5 cm (13.4")
Overall...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Paf Italy by Lino Tagliapietra Design in Years '82 Bowl in Glass Signed Dated
Located in Biella, IT
Paf Italy by Lino Tagliapietra in years '82 bowl in glass signed and dated
Measure 11 inches diameter x 2.5" high, in perfect condition A.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Grand Sculpted Blown Glass Female Figure in Steel Frame
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful handblown glass female figure hanging in cast bronze frame, hot sculpted blown glass. Comes with black pedestal. Glass sculpture.
Measures: Glass
Height 32 inches.
...
Category
2010s Modern Glass
Mid-Century Fantastic Italian Murano Flower Vase, Blue, Purple with Gold, 1950´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Mid Century Italian Murano flower vase. Blue, Purple with Gold
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles sinc...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Fuso Tall Glass by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Fuso tall glass by Ries
Dimensions: D 9.5 x H 12 cm
Materials: crystal
Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focused on product an...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
$198 / item
Unique Harvest Graal Blue Glass Vase by Tiina Sarapu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique harvest Graal blue and black glass vase by Tiina Sarapu,
2018
Dimensions: H 27 cm
Materials: Glass
Glass in my works signifies the world between opaque and translucent, visible and invisible, material and immaterial, real and unreal. It is a world of shady shapes, exciting and elusive.
I studied glass art in Estonian Academy of Arts in 1990-1996. I have been working for the Department of Glass Art at the Estonian Academy of Arts as a teacher and technician, from 2003 to 2017 as an associate professor. I have taken part in several exhibitions, conferences, symposiums and workshops since 1994 both in Estonia and abroad. I have earned attention at several international contests of glass art. My works are owned by several institutions and collectors. I also received the honourable nomination for the title of “Recognized Glass Artist of Estonia 2004-2005” and the annual Kristjan Raud...
Category
2010s Estonian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$5,981 / item
19th Century Pedestal Base Paperweight
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A massive 19th century pedestal base paperweight, the light vaseline colred weight filled with a spectacular millefiori tree. 4" dia., 8" h.
Whitehall Antiques is a family business ...
Category
19th Century Antique Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$425 Sale Price
43% Off
Ikat Red 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$186 / set
Ikat Red 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$186 / set
Unique Glass Vase by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass vase by Atelier George
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 25 cm
Materials: Handblown glass
Variation of colours available.
The Moire...
Category
2010s French Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$516 / item
Italian Modern Transparent Spherical Glass Vase with Rhomboidal Motifs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Transparent glass vase, 1980s
Spherical vase in transparent glass and printed with rhomboidal motifs.
Edge with irregular finish.
1980s
Good condition
Measures in cm 29 x ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Ercole Barovier, "Aborigeni Vase", 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Ercole Barovier
"Aborigeni vase", c. 1950
Execution: Cased glass, clear and black
H : 34 cm (13.38")
Overall Very good condition
A piece both highly collectible and decorative...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Unique Egg-Cup by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique egg-cup by Atelier George
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 5 x H 4 cm
Materials: Handblown glass
The Moire collection is the result of a work on optical and transparency effects....
Category
2010s French Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$198 / item
Unique Harvest Graal Brown Glass Vase by Tiina Sarapu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Harvest Graal brown glass vase by Tiina Sarapu,
2018
Dimensions: H 30 cm
Materials: Glass
Glass in my works signifies the world between o...
Category
2010s Estonian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Unique Jewelry Box by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique jewelry box by Atelier George
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 90 cm
Materials: Handblown glass
Also available in ivory and light grey
The Moire coll...
Category
2010s French Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$198 / item
Touch-Me 1.0 Handmade Murano Glass Vase by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Touch-me 1.0 Murano glass vase by Matteo Silverio
2019
Dimensions: Approximate 15 x 30 x 50 cm
Materials: Murano glass
All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Serapè White Handmade Murano Glass by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Serapè handmade white Murano glass by Matteo Silverio, 2018
Dimensions: 100 x 30 x 0.8 cm
Materials: Murano glass
All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colors, pat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$11,909 / item
Touch-Me 2.0 Handmade Murano Glass Vase by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Touch-me 1.0 Murano glass vase by Matteo Silverio, 2020
Dimensions: Approximate 10 x 15 x 30 cm
Materials: Murano glass made with "new" glass
All the objects are 100% handmade ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano 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.