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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

fferrone Set of 2 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rila Small Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rila Small Glasses, Set of two Inspired by the Rila Monestary, the clear Czech contemporary Rila Collection is a series of glassware ideal for beverages from wine and water to martinis and other beverages. Modern and strikingly simple in form, the Rila Small glasses will heighten the atmosphere of any event. With an innovative use of materials, the collection is made with the finest quality borosilicate glass and without the use of molds. A Modern yet retro glassware...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Massive Sculpural Vase, decorative "Sommerso" green glass accent from the 70's
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Vase - Stand Alone Glass Sculpture - Sommerso glass decorative object for you living room, green glass accent , vase with a vertical porthole where you can fit flowers Larg...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Grass Green 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 of the viewers, who just can’t refrain from taking the lid off to peek inside and find out the truth. Additional information: Material: Blown, engraved Color: Grass green...
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20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Metal, Silver Plate

Salviati, Two Murano / Sculptures / Paperweight Glass, for Luciano Gaspari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice sculpture rocks (two) sold together, by the well known Murano maker Salviati & Co. Luciano Gaspari was the main designer for the company for many years and made many great works...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass, Murano Glass

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

St Louis crystal glasses, Tommy pattern - 4 pieces - signed
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Beautiful set of Saint Louis crystal glasses composed of : - a water glass (height 18.1cm / 7" 1/8) - a red wine glass (height 16.4cm / 6" 1/2) - a port glass (height 14,1cm / 5" 1/2...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Glass

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Crystal

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

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

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

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Mini Shot Liqueur Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn shot liqueur mini glasses, set of two. A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern shot glass or liqueur glass for after dinner libations. Also t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Steel Blue by Paolo 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Ikat Multicolored Glass Tumblers - Set of 5
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Ikat patterns are an integral part of our colorful world, celebrating the beauty of this timeless textile technique. Inspired by its rich heritage, we’ve transformed some of our most...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish 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

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Murano 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

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Fila Glasses Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
IMPORTANT: ONCE THE ORDER IS CONFIRMED, PLEASE CONTACT MESSAGE CENTER TO CONFIRM THE COLORS REQUIRED. 21st century Karim Rashid FILA glasses Murano glass various colors. Inspired...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Murano 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

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...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

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

Fratelli Toso Rare Murano Glass "Carafe" Bottle/Decanter/Vase, by Ermanno Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here we have a very rare Carafe by the well known Murano Master Ermanno Toso. Made for the Fratelli Toso studio.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass, Glass

Murano, Italy, Large Mouth-Blown Sculpture in Art Glass, Exotic Bird, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Large mouth-blown sculpture in art glass. Exotic bird. 1960s. In great condition. Sticker. Dimensions H 36.0 x L 33.0 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Vintage Murano Sign Formia Black, Red, Blue, Pink, Green Glass Sculpture Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage wave hand blown glass sculpture by Formia Murano was done in the 80s is like an abstract painting of luminous color patterns. It sits and is attached as was mad...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Vintage Murano Mandruzzato Glass Faceted Sommerso Bowl Red, Yellow, Clear
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage hand blown Italian glass bowl by Alessandro Mandruzzato is faceted sides and with a polished top. It is in the form of s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 8
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 7
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

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 4
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 o...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 4.5" x W 3.5" x D 3.5"   Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidosco...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 12
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 gla...
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2010s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

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

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Blown Glass

70s Danese Italy Design by Enzo Mari Object "Delos"
Located in Biella, IT
Danese Italy design by Enzo Mari years 70 object "Delos". signed, perfect condition A, measure diam9 inches x 1,6" H.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Authentic Venetian Classic Chandelier Handmade in Murano Glass
Located in Murano, VE
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home decor with this exquisite Venetian classic chandelier, expertly handmade in Murano glass. Featuring six lights, this chandelier is a tru...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Michela Cattai Early Murano Glass Bottle, Italy, 1990s
Located in Milan, IT
Michela Cattai early murano glass bottle, Italy 1990s Signed Michela Cattai Murano.
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, Art Glass Vase, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line. Art glass vase decorated with flowers and swans, 1980s. Measures: 27.5 x 20 cm. In...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art 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

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 ...
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20th Century French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, 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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano, Italy, set of six clear glass plates with spiral-shaped decoration
Located in København, Copenhagen
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.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Set of 2 Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 'Thumbprint' Wine Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of signed drinking glasses. By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. In the 'Thumbprint' pattern. Marked to the base for Elsa Peretti / Tiffany & Co. Simply a wonderful set o...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Glass

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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

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Blown Glass

Ercole Barovier Murano Glass and Gold Centerpiece for Artistica Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and elegant early Murano glass bowl, by Ercole Barovier.
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Ercole Barovier "A Stelle" Large, Rare, Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare and early Murano lamp by the well known artist Ercole Barovier. The glass alone measures approximate, 16" high and 9" diameter. The silver plate base and top shows pat...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass, Blown Glass

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture Bull
Located in Murano, VE
Fighting bull, is a blown glass sculpture created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass. Part of comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Small Glass Carafe for Liquere from 1930s, in Cabana Style
Located in Vienna, Austria
The glass of the corpus is satined, with hand painted dots in gold and golden stripes on the neck and the bottom.  You can use it for liquor or as a creative alternative for oils an...
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1930s Slovak Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Glass Scilla Sink - Washbasin
Located in Murano, VE
We are thrilled to bring you the "Scilla" centerpiece, a stunning masterpiece crafted entirely by hand in Murano by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team of artisans. Crafted from t...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Rare Hagoromo Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brilliant Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1990s. The hand-blown green glass box featur...
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1990s Japanese Modern Glass

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Silver

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.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Glass Vase Spike Amber Green
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing a stunning collection of vases meticulously handcrafted by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team in Murano. These majestic vases are shaped before being adorned with sco...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano Purple/Green/Clear Vase in Hand-Blown Art Glass, Italian Design, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano purple/green/clear vase in hand-blown art glass. Italian design, 1960s. Measurements: H 30.0 cm. x D 14.0 cm. In fine and flawless condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art 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

Glass Parrot-Shaped Sculpture, Dino Martens, Venice, Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956
Located in Milano, IT
Parrot-shaped sculpture Psitaccus Dino Martens (1894 - 1970) Vetreria Artistica Rag. Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956 It measures 9.055 inches in height x 4.13 in x 5.90 in (23 cm, 10.5 cm x 15 cm) It weighs 1.997 lb (906 g) State of conservation: intact. The small glass sculpture...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini
Located in murano, IT
ROTONDO 893.50 Peter Marino’s work is notoriously provocative. The Rotondo, Cilindro, and Parallelo lamps are no exception: using the “Fasce” technique, the artist hot-works coloure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Four English Engraved and Cut Glass Ship's Decanters
Located in London, GB
Set of four English engraved and cut glass ship's decanters. English, Early 20th century. Measures: Height 24cm, diameter 18cm. In a set of two closely matching pairs, these charming glass decanters are wonderful antique pieces with which to store and serve spirits and liqueurs, having been crafted in the early part of the twentieth century in England. Two of them are engraved 'Outward Bound...
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Early 20th Century English Modern Glass

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Glass

Italian modern transparent and yellow glass glasses by Venini, 1990s
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...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano blown glass contemporary pendant light design by Peter Marino for VENINI
Located in murano, IT
PARALLELO 893.76 Peter Marino’s work is notoriously provocative. The Rotondo, Cilindro, and Parallelo lamps are no exception: using the “Fasce” technique, the artist hot-works colour...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Candy, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous set of six (6) Italian Murano art glass candy pieces, red, gold, blue, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy. Beautiful Murano candies hand-crafted with texture and detail as shown in images and video. Colors include red, blue, light blue, cobalt blue, gold leaf, deep red with touch for yellow and green. Excellent condition as shown in images and video. No chips noted. Dimensions: 1.5" x 2.75" (largest.) Small white Murano bowl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano 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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Murano, VE
Sandy crabs, is a blown glass pop comic sculpture created by Roberto Beltrami in Murano glass. Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown an...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture
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21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass" x2
Located in Milano, IT
It's a decorative glass, yes, but it is also a "technological" glass with internal lines, it increases the contact surface with the wine, increasing its oxygenation, created in...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano 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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