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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Ioan Nemtoi Modern Monumental Studio Art Glass Vase, Bucharest, Romania
Located in Miami, FL
Ioan Nemtoi Modern Monumental Studio Art Glass Vase, Bucharest, Romania Offered for sale is a large and quite substantial studio-blown art glass vase by Ioan Nemoti of Bucharest, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Glass

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Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Drink or Vase Set, Murano Italy by v. Nason & C.
Located in Ross, CA
New Murano blown glass vase and six glasses / small vases made in Italy in the 1990's by V. Nason & C. Created by master glassmakers with traditional techniques The vase is pink and...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Sky Blue Stem Glass in Blown Murano Glass and Gold Leaf 1990s Venice Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Sky Blue Stem Glass in Blown Murano Glass and Gold Leaf 1990s Venice Italy. Entirely handcrafted in the 1990s, this sophisticated stem glass is the result of the finest Murano blown ...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Gold

Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi Notsjo Charger c1980
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading :Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi Notsjo Charger c1980 Origin : Finland Bowl Features : Control bubles throughout orange and blue glass of varying shades. Marks : Signed to base Type :...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Pair of Signed Daum Crystal Christmas Trees – France
By Daum
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful pair of sculptural crystal Christmas trees by Daum, signed Daum Nancy France on the side. These elegant pieces capture the magic of...
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Early 2000s French Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

fferrone Contemporary Minimal Clear Revolution Rocks or Martini Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution rocks and martini, set of two Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure e...
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2010s Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Duiske Irish Hand Cut Glassware Set
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY (almost Vintage) Duiske Irish Hand Cut Glassware Set. ALL made by the ‘Duiske Glass Company’ in Co. Kilkenny in Ireland, circa 1980...
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20th Century Irish Modern Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Contemporary 'Prezioso Tris' Gold Leafed Hand Blown Glass Goblets and Ewer Deco
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the stunning Contemporary 'Prezioso Tris' Gold Leafed Hand Blown Glass Goblets and Ewer, a breathtaking set by the acclaimed Italia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Original Cenedese Milky White Plate in Murano Glass with Flowers Italy 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Original Cenedese Milky White Plate in Murano Glass with Flowers Italy 1990s Entirely handcrafted in the 1990s according to the ancient techniques of glassblowing in the Venetian is...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Clear Glass Margot Decanter
Located in Chicago, IL
Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to any evening spent enjoying your favorite port, scotch, bourbon, or other liqueur. With its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Aldo Set Of Six Whisky Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Whisky glass in blown in a mold glass. Aldo collection is a family of glassware for tasting liqueurs. The handy and slightly flared shape allows to perc...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian Attributed Stylish Corroso Amber Glass Signed Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Italian attributed art glass amber yellow satin corroso design vase of simple rounded globular shape signed to base and dating from the 20th century. The hand blown va...
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20th Century European Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Tea Morosati pendant light by Stilnovo with Barovier & Toso glass, Italy, 1964
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pendant light designed by Tea Morosati and manufactured by Stilnovo in the early 1960s. This particular Stilnovo lighting fixture has a very elegant brass structure with a di...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Brass

Sunrise Sunset Cup 5 Handblown Glass Tumbler
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

Tulip Glass Carafe by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Carafe made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and postmodern design. Th...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Exquisite Murano Glass Goblet with Hand-Drawn "Satyrs Fighting" Scene, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This exceptional and rare Murano glass goblet, crafted in the 1980s, is a testament to the masterful artistry and rich history of Venetian glassmaking. Hand-blown and meticulously de...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Modernist Gradient Emerald, Amethyst & Sapphire Murano Glass Candlestick Holders
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist candlesticks were handblown by the esteemed studio of Signoretti in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its s...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

New Modern Cup in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Michele Chiossi STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Cup in Green Guatemala Marble. Size: 5.5 x 6 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Kadomatsu Cup, Jap Vegetation Collection by Michele Chiossi, Sculptor born in Tuscany. Made in Ita...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Marble

"Rumba" Vase in Sage Green Crystal from "Marquis" by Waterford, Ireland
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful E Waterford marquis green crystal vase, in the Rumba pattern. Nearly 10" tall and almost 5 lbs Beautiful green inside and clear bottom. Top-q...
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1990s Irish Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vases by Anders Rydstedt, Hand Blown Glass Vases, Multicolors, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic, contemporary hand blown striped vases by Anders Rydstedt. A New York artist. Eight different color ways. Signed. We have two vases in stock. One is lots of red with a crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Murano Red, White, Green, Turquoise, Purple, Blue Glasses S/ 6 Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
These vintage Italian murano hand blown tumblers are great barware and a set of 6. They have applied swirls of textural glass on the outside of white and gold. There is gold aventuri...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Gold

Tall Red and Blue Handblown Glass Vase, Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Modern red and blue handblown glass vase. This tall vase is rich red with cobalt blue colored rim. The black base meets the red glass making the vase striking and modern. It is large...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Formia Green Murano Art Glass Vase in the manner of Hilton McConnico
Located in Miami, FL
A unique organic modern art glass vase in the manner of designs by Hilton McConnico, blown in the 1990s, that was presumably part of an exclusive collection of unique pieces designed...
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20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 6
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 4" x W 5" x D 3.5" Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature universe. The Contrapposto Cup Collection...
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2010s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Tulip Set of 6 Champagne Goblets by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Created in 2002, the Tulip family of glasses has adapted to many people's tables and homes. It has become one of the best-selling pieces in the Paola C...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Vase Battuto by Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Elevate your home decor with this gorgeous handmade Murano glass vase. Crafted by skilled artisans, this vase features a contemporary and eclectic design. The intricate etched patte...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Cenedese Murano White-Scavo Decanter Bottle with Ball Stopper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cenedese murano white-scavo decanter bottle with ball stopper. Italy, circa 1980s. We are pleased to offer this large and sculptural (attributed) Cenedese Murano White-Scavo Deca...
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20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Stem Glasses' Pair in Amethyst Blown Murano Glass and Coral Borders Italy 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Stem Glasses' Pair in Amethyst Blown Murano Glass and Coral Borders Italy 1960s The production of this unique pair of stem glasses dates back to the 1960s in Murano, the Venetian isl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 2
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

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 1
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

Tulip Cocktail Glass by Aldo Cibic Set of 6
Located in Milan, IT
Created in 2002, the Tulip family of glasses has adapted to many people's tables and homes. It has become one of the best-selling pieces in the Paola C...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Medium Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May medium glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary handcrafted glasses perfect for everyday use. The May collection is inspired by the lightness of the early summer mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Cazenovia Abroad Silver Plated Wedding Goblet Toasting Split Champagne Flutes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cazenovia Abroad Silver Plated Wedding Goblet Toasting Split Champagne Flute. Item features "And they shall be one" engraved on both goblet halves, original makers stamps, wo...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leaf Dolphin bone
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Prezioso #05 Goblet, a captivating embodiment of elegance and gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Signed Vintage Turquoise, Green, Pink, Red, Clear Glass Pitcher
Located in North Miami, FL
This jewel toned luscious vintage signed italian Murano glass pitcher is a beauty of stripes of turquoise, green, red, pink, purple and clear. It is signed something like Starzii. It...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 6 of 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extremely rare set of glass goblets. There are 12 and this is the listing if someone is interested in the set of 6. The cup and foot base are in cobalt blue. This style of cup is wh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 4
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

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Large Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May large glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary handcrafted glasses perfect for everyday use. The May collection is inspired by the lightness of the early summer mon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Albany Small Fluted Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
The Albany vase collection inverts tradition with the intricate fluting detail on the interior of the vase. The strong, simple lines of the vases make these perfect for any interior....
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Barovier & Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful vase blown in a filigran white spiral and light blue on the top in clear glass designed by Ercole Barovier, 1980s Barovier & Toso, Murano. Dimension: Height 34 cm (13-1/2 i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Barovier & Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
Barovier & Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
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Anzolo Fuga Centerpiece/Charger, Large Bowl, Murano Glass by Avem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Murano charger by the well known master blower Anzolo Fuga , This is a great 2 spirals design . Similar sample sold in 2014 auction in Franc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Ritagli model vase, Venini production, Designer Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Busnago, IT
This work by Fulvio Bianconi stems from the most innovative glassmaking technique in the 1900s: thin rectangular strips of glass are placed one on top of the other and then hand-appl...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Signed Murano Large Pink and Silver Foil Clam Shell Coiled Glass Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown large glass bowl is in the shape and form of a clam shell with coiled snail like end form. It is hot pink with abundant silver foil interspers...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Silver

Max Ingrand, Attb Glass Bowl/Dish/ Vide Poche, Freeform by Fontana Arte, Fx Mark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful freeform dish/Vide - Poche by Fontana Arte, with FX mark in bottom, shows light scratches near signature. Amazing green /blue color tone glass, very traditional for the ear...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 60 Modernist Etched Crystal Glasses by Stuart with Neoclassical Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of 60 glasses were realized by the renowned British maker, Stuart, in England during the latter half of the 20th Century. The set features 12 of the following piece...
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20th Century English Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Venini Murano Italian Blue Glass Bottle Incisi Serie, 1981
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian light blue glass bottle with stopper, “Incisi” series, submerged glass with surface entirely worked by grinding produced by Venini Murano, Ve...
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1880s Italian Antique Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

fferrone Contemporary Decanter with two Champagne Coupes
Located in Chicago, IL
Boyd Decanter of the Boyd Collection is well-suited for water or spirits and is an ideal bedside carafe. Inspired by Brutalist architecture that stressed the stark presentation of materials and structure, the Boyd Collection is characterized by bold shapes and visual weight countered by delicate details expressed through minimal straight lines and inner fluting. Frances Coupe of the Frances Collection is the ultimate toasting glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Venini Opalino Large Grey Milk White Inside Glass Vase
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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Vintage Signed Art Glass Sphere Iridescent Submerged Round Ball Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This large and heavy signed art glass sphere ball sculpture has many layers of glass and submerged designs. It is iridescent and has a rainbow affect on both sideswhen light hits it...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Handmade Mixed Small Jewelry Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed small bowl 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 bever...
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2010s Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Late 20th Century Casino Slot Machine Highball Cocktail Glasses Set of 6
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage casino slot machine highball cocktail glasses set of six. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so wil...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Wine Cocktail Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn wine glasses, set of two. A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large wine or cocktail glass for drinks. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron 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

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Albany Medium Fluted Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
The Albany vase collection inverts tradition with the intricate fluting detail on the interior of the vase. The strong, simple lines of the vases make these perfect for any interior....
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Borek Sipek Whimsical Red Blown Glass Serving Dish
Located in Milan, IT
Borek Sipek whimsical red blown glass serving dish Signed Borek Sipek.
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1990s Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Vintage Mandruzzato Diamond Faceted Geode Bowl Sommerso Blue, Green
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous gem of an Italian hand blown Murano bowl by Alessandro Mandruzzato is diamond faceted surround in Sommerso colors in geode form. The flat top is polished and the shape is oval. These are sometimes called caviar bowls for serving this delicacy. The flat cut polished top and the geode form make this glistening glass bowl reflect and refract light and change color. The colors of light blue to dark blue to sea light green are a spectacular play against each other. It is jewel like color and light. It is from the 1970s. It is both for serving and or just glass sculptural object bowl form. This is a real beauty and unusual color palette for these types of special Murano geode...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Tulip Set Of Six Champagne Flute by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Champagne flute made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and postmodern d...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Randall Grubb Flat Flower Bouquet Glass Paperweight with a Millefiori Garland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed lampwork paperweight by Randall Grubb. With a flat floral bouquet surrounded by a millefiori ring or garland. With a G signat...
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1990s American Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Fratelli Toso Monumental Murano Glass Bottle/Decanter with Stopper and Label
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an extraordinary bottle, very tall by the well known makers Fratelli Toso ,hand blown in Murano glass. Has partial blue label for Toso Brothers in the 50/60 s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Aldo Set Of Six Glass for Liqueurs Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Liqueur glass in blown in a mold glass. Aldo collection is a family of glassware for tasting liqueurs. The handy and slightly flared shape allows to perceive the aromas in the best w...
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2010s Italian 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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