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Modern Glass

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
21st Century Karim Rashid Handmade Crystal Transparent Glasses
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid diamond handmade crystal transparent glasses. The diamond crystal glasses collection exudes sophistication and style. The crystalline and multifaceted surface gives the glass a distinctive yet still externally elegant character. Suitable for any kind of situation, diamond is ideal for serving soft drinks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Crystal

R. Lalique "Raisins" or Grapes with Vines Glass Vase, 1928
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. ...
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Early 20th Century French Modern Glass

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Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Prune 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...
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20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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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

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Blown Glass

Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1980s. The hand-blown glass box with fitting lid is of an oval shape, slightly irregula...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Glass

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Silver

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...
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2010s Czech Modern Glass

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

A Fine Contemporary Murano Glass Vase by Andrea Zilio
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unique Murano vase of blow 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

Vintage Big and Massive "Sommerso" Grey Murano Glass Vase, Flavio Poli Style
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled glass producers of Murano to create timeless design pieces. Amongst all his works, those that gained him the most fame are without doubt the "Sommersi", a style that was quickly imitated by other makers and is still very popular to these days. They are vases, ashtrays, paperweights characterized by the juxtaposition of vibrant colors in contrasting tones that generate a beautiful overall aspect: the original collection earned him the Golden Compass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano 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.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Blown 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...
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2010s Argentine Modern Glass

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Crystal

Vintage Glass Square Rosenthal Marilyn Monroe Celebrity years '70 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.
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1970s Italian 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

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

Handmade Tri-Leg Clear Bowl
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...
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2010s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 11
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...
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2010s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 8
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...
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2010s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 1
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...
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2010s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Venetian Salviati Murano Art Glass Charger Mounted Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An absolutely remarkable very large art glass charger / sculpture on museum quality mount. Marked Salviati. Italy, 20th Century. Founded in 1859, Salviati remains one of the most pre...
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20th Century Modern Glass

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Glass

Victor Trabucco Paperweight Lampwork Convolvulus Flowers 1999
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Victor Trabucco Paperweight Lampwork Convolvulus Flowers Date : 1999 Origin : USA Features : Fabulous lampwork flower, leaves and tendrils on a white muslin ground Marks :...
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1990s American Modern Glass

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Glass

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano 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

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

Materials

Glass

Set of Glasses and Bottle 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 bottle are H 22 cm x W 14 cm x D 6 cm Biography Design...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

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

Materials

Silver

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

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.
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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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano 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

Materials

Metal

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

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...
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2010s Canadian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown 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

Materials

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

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. ...
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2010s Modern 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. ...
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2010s Modern Glass

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

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...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

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

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

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.
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2010s Dutch 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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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Blown Glass

Pair of Kosta Boda Candlesticks, Art Glass Swedish Design, Late 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of Kosta Boda candlesticks, art glass. Swedish design. late 20th century. Measures: 16 x 8 cm. In perfect condition.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Glass

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

Materials

Crystal

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

Andries Dirk Copier, Important "Unica" Glass Vase, 1938
Located in Paris, FR
Andries Dirk Copier, 'Unica', Vase, c. 1938 Execution: Blown glass, clear and blue. Measure: H : 22 cm (8.6") Overall very goo...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Modern Glass

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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

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

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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

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,...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano 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

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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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