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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Bjørn Wiinblad '1918-2006' for Rosenthal, Four "Lotus" Glasses, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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.
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Tulip Cocktail Glass by Aldo Cibic Set of 6
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...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
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
Pair of Murano Glass Vases by Lino Tagliapietra & Angelin, Effetre, Italy, 1986
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful and rare Italian glass vases from the 'Istria series' by Lino Tagliapietra and Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano, 1986.
The vases are made of hand...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Modern Gutta Vase CS3 by Noom in Blown Neutral Grey Glass
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural glass vases “Gutta” pay homage to the ancient glassblower-artist technique "guta," which goes back to the times of the Kyivan Rus'.
The Guttas vases...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Smoked Glass
Murano Salviati Bullecante Army Green and Clear Apple Glass Sculpture or Object
By Salviati
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
"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...
Category
1990s Irish Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Modern Gutta Vase CS1 by Noom in Blown Transparent glass
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural glass vases “Gutta” pay homage to the ancient glassblower-artist technique "guta," which goes back to the times of the Kyivan Rus'.
The Guttas vases...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Dearborn Large Carafe with Four Water Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The Dearborn large carafe and four dearborn water glasses.
Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings or cocktails, the minimal and contemporary De...
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 Clear Contemporary Sofia Large Cocktail Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofia large 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 bever...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Unique Glass by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass by Atelier George
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 75 x H 12.5 cm
Materials: Handblown glass
Variation of colours available.
The Moire collection is the result of a work ...
Category
2010s French Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Modern Gutta Boon Vase CS1 by Noom in Blown Transparent Glass and Oak Base
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural glass vases “Gutta” pay homage to the ancient glassblower-artist technique "guta," which goes back to the times of the Kyivan Rus'.
The Guttas vases...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Smoked 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Small Cocktail Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofia small 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 bevera...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Five Italian Millefiori Cased Glass Paperweights
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Five Italian Murano millefiori cased glass paperweights. They range from 2.25" - 3.25" high and 2.75" - 3.25" diameter. Three paperweights have decals. Made in Murano, Italy.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Transparent Venetian Murano Stem Glass with Gold Finishes Italy 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Transparent Venetian Murano Stem Glass with Gold Finishes Contemporary, Italy, 1990s.
This is an amazing and unique Venetian work of art from the 1990s. T...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Massive sculptural Murano glass bowl by Antonio Da Ros Cenedese, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Massive Murano Glass - Table Decorative - Sculptural Accent Sommerso glass by Antonio da Rod Cenedese
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano 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 Czech Clear Contemporary Decanter and Eight Liqueur Shot Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot Decanter and eight Dearborn Liqueur Shot Mini clear glass set
Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Modern Gutta Boon Vase CS2 by Noom in Blown Amber Glass and Oak Base
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural glass vases “Gutta” pay homage to the ancient glassblower-artist technique "guta," which goes back to the times of the Kyivan Rus'.
The Guttas vases...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Smoked Glass
Tracy Silver-Plated Glass with Round Shape Designed by Kristina Niedderer
Located in Milan, IT
Tracy 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. Tr...
Category
2010s European Modern Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
fferrone Set of Two Contemporary Czech Minimal Bessho Tumbler Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary Czech glass set includes two Bessho Tumblers
Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech 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...
Category
1990s American Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Minimal Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes two clear minimal revolution champagne flute glasses.
Strikingly modern in form, the double ended contemporary Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech ...
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, Italy, set of six clear glass plates with spiral-shaped decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy, a set of six clear glass plates with spiral-shaped gold decoration.
From approximately the 1980s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 21,5 cm.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Modern Gutta Boon Vase CS3 by Noom in Blown Neutral Grey Glass and Oak Base
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural glass vases “Gutta” pay homage to the ancient glassblower-artist technique "guta," which goes back to the times of the Kyivan Rus'.
The Guttas vases...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Smoked Glass
Set of Three Modern Murano Glass Goblets, Blue, Red and Amethys
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three modern Murano glass goblets, completely handmade and mouth-blown.
This striking set is made of three complementary goblets, one in c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Italian modern transparent and yellow glass glasses by Venini, 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern transparent and yellow glass glasses by Venini, 1990s
Set of six glasses with a round base in transparent glass with a yellow glass profile.
Produced by Venini in 1990...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Daniel Salazar Lundberg Studios Cherry Blossom Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Lundberg Studios paperweight by Daniel Salazar.
With a lampwork cherry blossom and 3 small cherry flower buds on a branch.
Bearing a Lundbe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Fragile Structure#18 Norihiko Terayama Kaj Franck
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Green and blue are available. Red is sold.
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created the...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Artistic Handmade Ca' Rezzonico Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Murano, VE
The Rezzonico is one of the oldest styles of Murano glass chandeliers. Its peculiarity lies in its composition. Each arm is composed of pieces of glass that assemble the chandelier. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Aldo Set Of Six Whisky Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Vase Lino Tagliapietra & Angelin Effetre International, Italy, 1986
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful and rare Italian glass vases from the 'Istria series' by Lino Tagliapietra and Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Collection of Six Glass Multicolored Paperweights
Located in London, GB
These glass paperweights are wonderful decorative pieces which will make perfect desk accessories or collectables.
The paperweights are all slightly different in their shape and ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Venini Opalino Large Grey Milk White Inside Glass Vase
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.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Puzzle Vase in Coral & Gray Glass by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Puzzle glass in coral/Gray by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered edition for year. Hand-blown glass.
Color: Coral/Gray
Technique: Opal
Dimensions: Ø 27 cm, H 40 cm
Year of Manuf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Margot Decanter with Four Small Boyd Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot Decanter and four Boyd small clear glasses
Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to any evening spen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 4
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
fferrone Contemporary Czech Minimal Carafe Pitcher with Six Tumbler Glasses Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary Czech glass set includes one Bessho Carafe Pitcher and six Bessho Tumblers
Just as the small town is known for the healing properti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Modern Art Glass Lamp And Shade By Jean Luc Gambier
Located in Norwood, NJ
Jean Luc Gambier ( 1948-) signed and dated '06 modern art glass lamp and shade in golden yellows with blues and whites.
Jean Luc Gambier studied at the school of glass in Moulins, ...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
fferrone Eight Contemporary Handcrafted Margot Champagne Coupe Glasses Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of eight Margot Champagne Coupes
The contemporary handcrafted Margot champagne clear glass coupe is a contemporary glassware set which is handcrafted without the use of molds, m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 4 Red and Gold Handmade Unique Christmas Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
New 2022 Christmas collection: every single tumbler has been mouth blown and wisely shaped in order to obtain a classy and functional item. The co...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguo attr large Murano centerpiece/bowl in Sommerso /uranium glass.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing and heavy blue bowl in sommerso , uranium glass attr to Seguso in leaf shape .
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Steel Blue by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
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 ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Calo Scarpa "Corroso Vase" by Venini Murano Glass, Signed
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very well-known piece by Carlo Scarpa, acid signed four lines underside, Murano Venini made in Italy. Mint condition.Rare piece .
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Routine Set of Six Wine Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown wine glass. The routine collection is a glassware family designed by Matteo Cibic, who define it as “an essential collection for a smart daily life”. All the pieces of Ro...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Ladoga White Porcelain Cocktail Glass, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Ladoga vase or goblet, was originally designed by Matteo Thun for Memphis in 1982, and it takes its name from the biggest European lake. Decorated in white porcelain, a complex s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Topaz Glass Vase with Relief Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sophisticated glass vase was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Tib Silver-Plated High Glass with Round Shape Designed by Kristina Niedderer
Located in Milan, IT
Tib 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. Tib ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
fferrone Modern Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Glass Boyd Decanter with Top
Located in Chicago, IL
The clear Czech contemporary boyd glass decanter carafe pitcher with top is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluting. Modern yet retro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Stella Decanter in Sea
Located in Richmond, VA
Our first in-house collection pairs modern rounded shapes with colors inspired by ancient Venetian glassware resulting in a functional, beautiful piece to be admired and used often. ...
Category
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.