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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
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

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Marble

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May champagne flute glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern champagne glass. The May collection i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

New Light, 2 Australian Art Glass Sculpture Panels by Kirstie Rea, 2004
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Australian art glass sculpture by Kirstie Rea. Entitled 'New Light'. 2 Kiln formed and wheel cut glass panels. Bearing an etched signature ...
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Early 2000s Australian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

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 Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Glass Boyd Bedside Carafe with Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Bedside carafe pitcher with one small glass The clear Czech contemporary boyd glass bedside carafe pitcher with top and small glass is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluting. Modern yet retro, the bedside water bottle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Set of Two Contemporary Handcrafted Clear Czech glass Whiskey Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
RARE WHISKEY GLASS - set of two The Rare Glass concentrates on presentation and experience. Commissioned by The Macallan for the launch of its Rare Cask Scotch, Rare is a technical ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Contemporary Polpo Octopus Manhattan Hand-Blown Cocktail Glass Bar Elegant Sea
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Contemporary Polpo Manhattan Hand-Blown Cocktail Glass Introducing the Polpo Manhattan Glass, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship by the renowned glass artist Simone Crestani...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Serpentine Snake Martini Glass Liquor Cocktail Animal
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A stunning hand-blown creation by Simone Crestani, the Serpentine Martini Glass is a remarkable piece from the Serpentine Collection, blending artistry...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Blue Chalice with Murano Glass and 24-Carat Gold, 1980s, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian blue chalice with Murano glass and 24-carat gold, 1980s. This elegant Venetian chalice was entirely handmade with blown Murano glass, in a beautiful blue color and a particu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Gold

Pascal Guyot and Bernard Aconito for Biot, France, Unique Art Glass Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pascal Guyot and Bernard Aconito for Biot, France. Unique Art glass vase. Late 20th century. Stamped. Measures: 29 cm. x 15.5 cm.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Glass

Carlo Moretti Collection of Satin Murano Vases/Bottles by Rosenthal Netter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, colorful collection of 12 satin pencil neck shape vases designed by Il maestro Carlo Moretti. Assorted sizes from 10 to 18 inches high.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Seguso Murano Latticino Bottle/Decanter with Stopper
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Latticino glass bottle/decanter by Seguso, White and clear glass with delicate metallic gold aventurine threads. Bottle measures 19.25" tall with stopper and 4.25" in diameter. Stopp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Art Glass Twist Sculpture by Maslach
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful art glass twist sculpture by Steven Maslach, circa 1987. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks, measures 3.75"D x 10.5"...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Murano Large Art Glass Floor Vase, Unstamped
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano large art glass floor vase, unstamped. In perfect condition. Measures: 56 cm.
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20th Century Modern Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Alchemica Wine Glass Red White Liquor Bar Bubbles Chic
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Alchemica Wine Glass, a stunning hand-blown creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite glass is a standout piece from the innovative Alchemica Collection, where traditional wine drinking is transformed into a delightful art form. The Alchemica Wine Glass draws inspiration from the captivating world of chemical laboratory glassware...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Angelo Mangiarotti Gondola Candleholder for Colle Crystal
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Gondola candleholder produced by Colle. Never used, MIB.    
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Contemporary Clear handmade Czech Glass Carafe and Six Large Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary clear glassware set includes 1 Bessho Carafe and 6 Rila Large Glasses. Each pieces is handmade in the Czech Republic. Just as the sm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

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

Materials

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

Steven Lundberg / Lundberg Studios Glass Tiger Lily Pedestal Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Lundberg Studios pedastal paperweight. By Steven Lundberg. With an upright tiger lily lampwork flower. Signed and dated at the foot. ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Glass

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Art Glass

fferrone Contemporary Cocktail Carafe with Large and Medium Finger Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by a trip to the healing hot springs of an onsen in Bessho, Japan, the Bessho Collection is an exploration by Ferrone that challenges handcraft techniques by creating a ribb...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Margot Champagne Coupe Glasses Handcrafted Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot champagne coupe, set of two The Margot champagne glass coupe is a contemporary glassware set which is handcrafted without the use of molds, made one by one by master craftsme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Artistic Handmade Design Ca' Rezzonico New York Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Murano, VE
Discover the timeless elegance of Rezzonico style chandeliers, one of the oldest and most beloved chandelier designs made in Murano. The peculiarity of this style is its exquisite co...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Signed Maurice Heaton Abstract Glass Bowl or Plate Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This most unusual signed glass bowl or plate by Maurice Heaton is vintage and from the 60's. The pattern and color of abstractions of green against b...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Geode Bowl by Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano geode bowl by Cenedese. Vibrant smoke color with dark blues. Bowl measures 2.75" high and 10.25" diameter.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Vintage Murano 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

Venini Puzzle Vase in Coral & Aquamarine Glass by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Puzzle glass in coral/aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered edition for year. Hand-blown glass. Color: Coral/Aquamarine Technique: Opal Dimensions: Ø 27 cm, H 40 cm Ye...
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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

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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

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Champagne Flute Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori champagne flute glasses, set of two As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Champagne Flute glasses are a p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Teal Emerald Green Glass Square Bowl with Bullecante Bubbles Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This rich color of teal emerald green Italian murano glass square bowl has lots of bubbles inclusive as the technique called Bullecante. It is great ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Venini Style Pair of Mushroom-Shaped Opal Glass Spiral Lamps
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Icon...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano Salviati Bullecante Army Green and Clear Apple Glass Sculpture or Object
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Murano Salviati bulbous glass apple sculpture, paperweight or object is a brilliant luscious army and green with tons of bubbles enclosed which is called bullecante. From the 1970s. The stem and leaf...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown 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

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Glass

fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Handmade Mixed Small Finger 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

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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

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Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 4" x W 3.75" x D 3.75" Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscop...
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2010s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Riccio model vase, Venini production, Designer Gae Aulenti
Located in Busnago, IT
Some objects rely on contrast rather than complexity. The 'Riccio' vase by Gae Aulenti for Venini, designed in 2006, exemplifies this approach—merging sculptural form with refined te...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Eight Contemporary Minimal Clear Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes eight clear minimal Revolution Champagne Flute Glasses. Strikingly modern in form, the double ended contemporary Revolution Collection is handcrafted in the Czec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Hand Blown Aquarium Vase attributed to Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano hand blown fish vase infused with color attributed to Barbini. Vase has a partial Murano label. Vase measures 6.5" wide, 3" deep and 14" high.
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1970s Italian Vintage 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

Venini Satin Medium Glass Vase in Tea
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.     
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 2
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 o...
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2010s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Mandruzzato Vintage Emerald Green, Purple Faceted Glass Bowl Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Murano glass faceted square bowl has jewel tone colors of luscious emerald green and the purple center. The sides are semi faceted paddled and the 4 corners are an angled. Great as is as a beautiful Italian Murano glass object...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Fontana Arte Glass/ Crystal, Dish, Vide-Poche, Free Form Shape Signed FX
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very pretty signed Fontana Arte, vide-poche. We think is Max Ingrand design.Also Pietro Chiesa worked at Fontana's at same time. Signed with FX and acid Fontana Italy.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass, Glass

Tom Philabaum Art Glass Vase from "Handbuilt" Series, 1987
By Tom Philabaum
Located in Hanover, MA
Art glass vase by Tom Philabaum from his "Handbuilt" series, circa 1987. Tom Philabaum received a B.A. in Art and Education from Southern Illinois University in 1969, and then joined the innovative Glass Program at the University of Wisconsin studying under Harvey Littleton. He completed a Master’s degree in 1973 before moving to Tucson, where he built his own glass-blowing studio, and earned an M.F.A. in ceramics from the University of Arizona. He has been a working artist since that time, as well as starting Philabaum Glass Gallery in 1982, where he has curated exhibitions ever since. Handbuilt Series 1987 – 2007 This series was born out of Tom’s long...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Bjørn Wiinblad '1918-2006' for Rosenthal, Four "Lotus" Glasses, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Rosenthal. Four "Lotus" glasses in clear art glass decorated with a lotus flower, 1980s. Stamped. Measures: 11.5 x 7.5 cm. In very good condition.   
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1980s German Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Vintage Murano Signed Salviati Optical Black, White Matt Glass Object Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage 1980's Murano signed Salviati hand blown matt glass object and or sculpture are black and white abstract stripes of wave with different widths. It is a sculpture and cou...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Mandruzzato Vintage Red, Blue Sommerso Diamond Faceted Geode Glass Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This stellar substantial vintage Italian Murano diamond faceted sommerso caviar geode bowl has the flat cut polished top. It is the work of Alessandro Mandruzzato from the 1970s. It ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Rare" Inciso" Murano Glass Bowl/Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice technique of hand carved parallel lines in a thick sasso glass shape with a yellow inside and top and bottom shine polished. Similar sample can b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Seguso Murano Glass Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Seguso Murano vase with a turquoise and white pattern. Vase contains label that says Murano Glass made in Italy. Vase measures 15" high and 3.5" dia...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano Alessandro Mandruzzato Faceted Geode Red Glass Bowl or Caviar Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous large Italian Murano vintage Alessandro Mandruzzato diamond faceted flat cut polished Sommerso geode bowl is great for serving caviar...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Joe Cariati Emerald Green Glass Collection, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American glass artist Joe Cariati's Emerald Green Glass Collection, consisting of seven pieces, is quintessentially modern in both function and style, showcasing a purit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Murano Flacon, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano flacon, 1960s. Hallmarked. In perfect condition. Measures: 12.5 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Murano Flacon, 1960s
Murano Flacon, 1960s
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Caraffa e cinque bicchieri molati periodo Art Deco Uranium Glass Murano
Located in Lugo, IT
Una caraffa e cinque bicchieri molati. Uranium glass Murano Buone condizioni. Grazie
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1920s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Uranium Glass

Joe Cariati Whiskey, Ultraviolet and Amber Glass Collection, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American glass artist Joe Cariati's Whiskey, Ultraviolet and Amber Glass Collection, consisting of six pieces, is quintessentially...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown 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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