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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
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1960s Czech Vintage Modern Glass

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Silver

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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano 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

Carlo Scarpa, "Battuto", 1938
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa 'Battuto' Vase, c. 1938 Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, green. Signed: Venini murano (acid stamp). Measures: H : 27 cm (10.6") Overall Very good condition ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

A Fine Italian Hand blown Murano Vase 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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano 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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano 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. ...
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2010s Modern Glass

Czech Skrdlovice Vase Designed by Marie Stahlikova 1960
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Czech Skrdlovice vase deisgned by Marie Stahlikova Date : Designed 1960 Origin : Czechoslovakia Bowl Features : Inky-blue abstract form vase Marks : Original paper label Ty...
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1960s British Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Murano Glass Sommerso Floriform Bowl c1965
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Murano glass Sommerso floriform bowl Date : c1965 Origin : Murano, Italy Bowl Features : Floriform with deep blue and emerald glass Type : Lead Size : 13cm height, 24cm max...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art 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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Pair of Baccarat Vega Wine Glasses with Sapphire Blue Bowls
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Pair of Baccarat Vega wine glasses with sapphire blue bowls Period : Modern Origin : Baccarat, France Colour : Saphire blue bowls with clear stems and feet Bowl : Round fu...
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2010s French Modern Glass

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Glass

Set of Glasses and Carafe in Murano Glass by Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milan, Italy
Set of six glasses and bottle in pulegoso glass designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte in 1940. The dimensions of the carafe are H 30 cm x Diameter 18 cm. Biography Designe...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Pair of English Engraved and Cut Glass Sweet Bowls
Located in London, GB
Pair of English engraved and cut glass sweet bowls English, 20th century Measures: height 16cm, diameter 12cm With a quaint, humble and charming character, these near-identical ...
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20th Century English Modern Glass

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Glass, Cut Glass

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Metal

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 ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Modernist Two-Tiered Circular Brass and Glass Sculptural Centerpiece Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful sculptural centerpiece serving or display piece for any dining table or buffet is two-tiered. The solid brass pegs or legs attach each piece of glass. Pieces of sculpt...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Glass

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Brass

Large French Crystal Swan
Located in Bellport, NY
Beautifully designed, this large leaded crystal Mid-Century French swan.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Glass

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Crystal

Fuso Short Glass by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Fuso short glass by Ries Dimensions: D9.5 x H6.7 cm Materials: Crystal Also available: Fuso tall & fuso vase. Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focus...
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2010s Argentine Modern Glass

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Crystal

Joel Philip Myers Untitled Glass Sculpture 1977
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Joel Philip Myers untitled glass sculpture by Date : 1977 Origin : USA Bowl Features : Green glass globe avove a silvered section with moulded base (with silvered protrusio...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Glass

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Art 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 ...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Iron

Unique Glass Juicer by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Glass Juicer by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 6.5 x H 11 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire c...
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2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Large Mdina Glass Charger by Olivia Said
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Large Mdina glass Charger by Olivia Said Date : Dated 06 Origin : Mdina, Malta Bowl Features :Asymetric rim with polychrome swirled glass and control bubbles Marks : Mdina ...
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Early 2000s Maltese Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Unique Glass Carafe by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass carafe by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 80 x H 22 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire collection is the result of a ...
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2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

A Perthshire Ruby Double Overlay Paperweight 1984G
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A Perthshire Ruby Double Overlay Paperweight 1984G Date : 1984 Origin :Scotland Features : A pink flower and two buds on a single spiral latticinio cushion within a double ...
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1980s British Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

12 Venetian Goblets w/ White Cane Twist Stems & Gold Inclusions
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A lovely set of 12 hand blown tall and elegant wine goblets. The bowl and foot are embellished with gold leaf and the tall stems are composed of white twisted canes which are a subtl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Salvador Ysart Paperweight Spaced Millefiori c1950
By Salvador Ysart
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Salvador Ysart Paperweight Space Millefiori c1950 Date : c1950 Origin : Scotland Features : Large concentric millefiori canes in a two row concentric set up on a lilac gro...
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1950s British Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Borske Sklo Cased and Cut Glass Vase c1970
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Borske Sklo cased and cut glass vase Date : c1970 Origin : Czechoslovakia Bowl Features : Lightly tapered stem with with everted rim. Slice cut stem with lens cutting to the rim Type : Lead Size : Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks Restoration : None Weight : 1231 grams In the manner of, and possibly part of, Karel Wunsch...
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1970s Czech Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Glass object. Net Bird - Handblown copper glass and clear net glass attached.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Handblown copper glass with clear & black network top. Blown at glasblazerij Leerdam, Leerdam - Netherlands. Bird inspiration. Process: > The bottom part is made of copper coloured ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

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...
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2010s Estonian Modern Glass

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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...
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2010s Estonian Modern Glass

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Glass

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.
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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 ...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Iron

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...
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2010s Argentine Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Glass object. Pink Curls
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pink hand blown glass object with black and white striped curls attached. Hand blown in Amsterdam.
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Unique Black Harvest Glass Vase by Tiina Sarapu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique black harvest glass vase by Tiina Sarapu 2018 Dimensions: H 23 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...
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2010s Estonian Modern Glass

Materials

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Glass Object, Pink Oval Ball with Curls
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blown in Amsterdam - The Netherlands.
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 2 Unique Carafe and Glass by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 unique carafe and glass by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Carafe: Ø 80 x H 22 cm Glass: Ø 75 x H 12.5 cm Materials: Handblown gla...
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2010s French 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....
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2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

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...
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2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

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 ...
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2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Mezza Filigrana" Vase, 1934
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa 'Mezza Filigrana' Vase, c. 1934 Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, white. Signed: Venini murano (acid stamp). Measure : H : 18 cm (...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Glass object. Knob. African inspired.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Copper glass: polished and sandblasted. Transparent and black stripes attached. Hand blown in Leerdam, the Netherlands.
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2010s Dutch Modern Glass

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Glass

Glass object. Ball. African inspired.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Copper glass polished and sandblasted. Transparent and black stripes attached. Hand blown in Leerdam, the Netherlands.     
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2010s Dutch Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

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...
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20th Century English Modern Glass

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Glass

Pair of Italian Glass Ornaments, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Italian glass ornaments. 20th Century. Largest piece: 40cm x 18cm. Small piece: 15cm. Good condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Pair of Fine English Glass Jars with Fitted Stoppers
Located in London, GB
Pair of fine English glass jars with fitted stoppers. English, 20th century Measures : Height 16cm, diameter 8.5cm Of an elegant and simple design, immaculately finished, these ...
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20th Century English Modern Glass

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Glass

Pair of English Glass Spiral-Twisted Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
Pair of English glass spiral-twisted candlesticks English, early 20th century Measures: height 25cm, diameter 11cm Made in England in the early part of the twentieth century, th...
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Early 20th Century English Modern Glass

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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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Handblown Glass Tree Head "Summer" Sculpture
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful handblown glass tree head "Summer".
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2010s Modern Glass

Three 1950s Venini Spiraling Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
A set of three spiraling clear-glass obelisks with red flame-like intrusions by Venini. All bearing faint acid-etched stamps that date them to the 1950s. They are 17, 14 1/4, and 14...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Sculpture in Clear and Bright Yellow "Sommerso" Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano "Sommerso" Paperweight/Sculpture in Clear and Bright Yellow Glass. The piece is an abstract sculpture in Murano Glass, made in the "Sommerso" technique, where a glass...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Glass object. Marble Beydik, Hand Blown Object, African Ceramic Inspiration.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hand blown glass object. Burnt amber glass powder applied to amber glass, while hot. Polished marble glass attached to the burnt powdered glass also while ...
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

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: approx. 15 x 30 x 50 cm Materials: Murano glass All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colors, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

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...
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2010s Estonian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Unique Glass Carafe by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 unique glass carafe by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 80 x H 22 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire collection is the res...
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2010s French 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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