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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Tall Flute
Located in Milan, IT
Silver is famed for its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, making it perfect for tableware. It is used to create this unique, striking flute that will not alter the taste or...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
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
Vibrantly-Colored Murano 1950s Red Gold-Aventurine Lobed Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
The lobed bowl of vivid fire-engine red raised on a clear foot, all with gold metal inclusions (aventurine), with original foil label.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown 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
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 Contemporary Czech Minimal Six Collins with Six Tumbler Glasses Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This Czech contemporary clear glass set includes six Bessho Collins glasses and six Bessho Tumblers
Just as the small town is known for the healing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Renaissance Flute Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Extraordinarily beautiful, this Renaissance Flute Glass is crafted in silver, a material offering the phenomenal properties of enhancing the scent and fl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Ball Wine Glass #1
Located in Milan, IT
For everyday elegance at the table, this stylish Ball Wine Glass in silver features unique properties in its ability to enhance the aroma and flavors, while maintaining the quality a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Tommaso Barbi Modern Colored Glass Vase
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Italian glass vase by Tommaso Barbi
Rome 1970 circa
Original label
Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sabrin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Stölzle-oberglas, Austria, 11 Vienna Vases in Clear Art Glass, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stölzle-Oberglas, Austria. 11 Vienna vases in clear art glass.
1980s.
Largest measures: 25 x 7 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art 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
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
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Low Small Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip low small - 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 si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Michela Cattai Early Murano Glass Bottle, Italy, 1990s
Located in Milan, IT
Michela Cattai early murano glass bottle, Italy 1990s
Signed Michela Cattai Murano.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Set of Four Hand Blown Goblets Crystal Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Set of four tumbler hand blown crystal. The glasses are hand-engraved with a modern decor all around. The glasses come in six charming colors yellow, turquoise, blue, rose, green and...
Category
2010s German Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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
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
Danese Milano Ovio Whisky 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
Murano Glass Wine Goblets with Gold Aventurine and Black, Barware Set 4 Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
These stunning and unusual set of 4 large hand blown Italian Murano wine goblets are from 2008 and are signed but illegible to read. They say a name...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Orrefors "Crown" Heavy Crystal Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting heavy crystal bowl by "Orrefors", Sweden. Signed with paper label.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Glass
fferrone Contemporary Minimal Clear Revolution Individual Small Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
One revolution small bowl - Qty 1
Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure extrusion ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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
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
Danese Milano Set of 6 Ovio Water 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
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...
Category
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
Small Ball Glass
Located in Milan, IT
With a design of simple and elegant lines, the Silver Ball Glass brings an element of finesse to the table and creates an engaging tactile experience. The incredibly stylish glass is...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Renato Toso Sassi Series Murano Glass Paperweight for Fratelli Toso, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Renato Toso Sassi Series Murano glass paperweight for Fratelli Toso.
Presented at the XXXV Biennale, Italy 1970
Reference: Il Vetro di Murano Alle Biennali 1895 - 1972. P. 103.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Danese Milano Ovio Flute 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
Modern Set of Six Goblets Crystal Handblown Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Set of six tumbler hand blown crystal. The glasses are hand-engraved with a modern decor all around. The glasses come in six charming colors yellow, turquoise, blue, green, amethyst ...
Category
2010s German Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Trevor Silver-Plated Glass with Amphora Shape Designed by Kristina Niedderer
Located in Milan, IT
Trevor is a silver-plated metal glass which smooth shape fits the hand perfectly but also allows the glass to stay balanced and stabile on a flat surface despite its rounded shape. T...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Malvasia Glass
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite Malvasia Glass in silver features unique properties in its ability to enhance the aroma and flavors, while maintaining the quality and taste, of the drink inside. For ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
fferrone Contemporary Mixed Carafe Pitcher and Six Mixed Small Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes one Mixed Carafe and six Mixed Small Glasses.
With a special technique, the modern Mixed Collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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 hot. Made in Amsterdam - Ne...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch 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
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Boyd Large Highball Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd large glasses, set of two
The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner flutin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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
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
Collection of Blue and Green Studio Glass Vases
Located in Greenwich, CT
Assortment of blue and green Mdina glass vases, made in Malta in the 1960s and 70s under the direction of founder Michael Harris, an English artist who established the Mdina glasswor...
Category
1960s Maltese Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 16 Large Kartell Jellies Glasses in Green 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
Serpent Snake Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Modern style dark pink, red raspberry signed art glass vase with a coiled black and white serpent snake design down center, circa late-20th century, E...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Chris Buzzini Artist-Proof Orchid Flower and Roots Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine studio glass paperweight by Chris Buzzini.
With a lampwork orchid (including the roots).
With a signature cane to the reverse of the ro...
Category
1990s American Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Vase by Emmanuel Babled for Venini, 1996
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and wonderful Murano glass vase by Emmanuel Babled for Venini of 1996.
Emmanuel Babled's rare vase is a prototype and it's a real work of art.
It has been realized with a set ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
R. Lalique "Raisins" or Grapes with Vines Glass Vase, 1928
By René Lalique
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This beautiful heavy molded R. Lalique vase is in mint condition.
Created 1928. Model no. 1032. Etched signature: "R. Lalique, France"
Features overall design of grapes and vines.
...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Boob Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Silver is a phenomenal material for crafting drinking glasses as it offers antibacterial and antibiotic properties while maintaining the fine quality and taste of the beverage inside...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Klaus Glass
Located in Milan, IT
The Klaus Glass is crafted in silver, a phenomenal material offering antibacterial and antibiotic properties, while maintaining the fine quality and taste of the beverage inside. Off...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Duck Decanter
Located in Milan, IT
This sleek, modern decanter features a slanted mouth for easy pouring. Made from antibacterial, antimicrobial silver, it is perfect for storing the liquor. It is designed to elevate ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Art Glass Sculpture by Ed Nesteruk
By Ed Nesteruk
Located in Highland, IN
American artist Ed Nesteruk (b. 1941) is known for his delicate and brilliantly executed sculptures in glass. This piece shaped like a flattened upside-down teardrop in clear glass a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown 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
Round Fruit Platter
Located in Milan, IT
Made from silver, this large round platter is perfect for holding fruit, due to the material's antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. It features an intricately chiseled, thick,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Taste 2 Wine Glass
Located in Milan, IT
This unique and elegantly stylish Taste 2 Wine Glass is crafted in silver, offering properties that enhance the scent and flavors, while maintaining the fine quality and taste, of th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Large Spinner Decanter
Located in Milan, IT
This large decanter's unique shape resembles a spinning top. It was designed to elevate liquor's bouquet and flavor. Made from silver, it is the perfect storage container due to the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Venini Satin Medium Glass Vase in Tea
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish.
Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 17 cm, H 36 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
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
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
Ball Wine Glass #2
Located in Milan, IT
For everyday elegance at the table, this stylish Ball Wine Glass in silver features unique properties in its ability to enhance the aroma and flavors, while maintaining the quality a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Glass object. Thorn Lace Vase, Inspiration African Jug and Textile Lace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hand blown white glass with grey thread-glass. Engraved top, grey thread-glass applied free handed while hot.
Made in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Category
2010s Dutch 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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