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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Orrefors "Crown" Heavy Crystal Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting heavy crystal bowl by "Orrefors", Sweden. Signed with paper label.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Tulip whisky glass by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Whisky glass 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...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$36 / item
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...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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
Stella Decanter in Umber
Located in Richmond, VA
Our 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. Each v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron by Venini
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$4,081 / item
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.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Joe Cariati Emerald Green Glass Collection, 2024
By Joe Cariati
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$3,495 / set
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
$595 Sale Price
30% Off
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Venini Bolle Glass Vase in Pink and White by Tapio Wirkkala
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bolle Glass vase series, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1966. Iconic masterpieces available in 5 different shapes. Indoor use only....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Aldo Set Of Six Glass for Liqueurs Designed by Aldo Cibic
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...
Category
2010s Italian 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
$1,181 Sale Price
29% Off
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.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$448 Sale Price
20% Off
Barovier Toso, Monumental "Bolloni" Murano Glass Vase, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Barovier Toso " Bolloni" murano Vase. Signed in bottom. Large clear vase with large lens.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, 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
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
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
Incise Glass Bottle in Grass Green by Venini
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$4,081 / item
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
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
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
Michela Cattai Early Murano Glass Bottle, Italy, 1990s
Located in Milan, IT
Michela Cattai early murano glass bottle, Italy 1990s
Signed Michela Cattai Murano.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 2
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
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
The Hole, Murano Glass Handmade Vase Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Part of our "Bucati" collection, a selection of vases crafted by our glass masters with speed, precision, and skill.
Characteristic of this series is the iconic “window”, which allo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Sunrise Sunset Cup 5 Handblown Glass Tumbler
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 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
Contemporary Vanità Hand Blown Glass Sculpture Twisted Rigadin Fly Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Vanità Tazza
Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani
Unique Piece
In the Vanità Tazza, Simone Crestani reflects on the delicate interplay between beauty and impermanence. Cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Carlo Scarpa, "Mezza Filigrana" Vase, 1934
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa
'Mezza Filigrana' Vase, c. 1934
Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, white.
Signed: Venini murano (acid stamp).
Measure : H : 18 cm (...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Steel Blue by Paolo Venini
By Venini, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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
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
$1,503 / item
Carlo Scarpa, "Battuto", 1938
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa
'Battuto' Vase, c. 1938
Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, green.
Signed: Venini murano (acid stamp).
Measures: H : 27 cm (10.6")
Overall Very good condition
...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish 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
Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean by Venini
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$4,081 / item
Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry by Venini
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$4,081 / item
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
$11,427 / item
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...
Category
Early 20th Century English 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
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
Grande vaso di Toso Murano - Stile Ercole Barovier Pino Signoretto
Located in Lugo, IT
Grande vaso in vetro costolato con decoro di foglia oro sommersa.
Firma a punta Toso Murano
Ottime condizioni.
Grazie
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,887 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1930s Slovak Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 1
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 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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Val St Lambert Vase By Joseph Simon c1935
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading :Art Deco Val St Lambert Vase By Joseph Simon
Date : 1930s
Origin : Seraing, Belgium
Bowl Features : Green cased and cut to clear
Marks : S...
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Monumental Daum, Nancy, Vase Soliflore, Art Glass in Brown Nuances
Located in København, Copenhagen
Monumental Daum, Nancy. Vase soliflore, art glass in brown nuances. Signed. 61.5 cm. Tall. In perfect condition.
Category
20th Century French Modern Glass
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
A large brass and clear sommerso inclusion blown glass vase by Alberto Dona
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
A large vase sommerso of brass clear glass vase.
This beautiful vase is made of brass and clear glass. It has a unique bubble effect created by hand-blowing. It was made by Alberto ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vases by Anders Rydstedt, Hand Blown Glass Vases, Contemporary, Multicolors
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Rostrato vase in clear Murano glass by Barovier and Toso, Italian 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
"Rostrato" vases are a peculiar 1930s design by Ercole Barovier, then owner and designer of the eponymous brand Barovier & Toso, based on the island of Murano. The brand is still act...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,828 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$1,503 / item
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
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
$2,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Set of Four Glass Tumbler Modern Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of four tumblers in handblown crystal. The glasses are hand-engraved with a modern decor all around. The tumblers come in four charming colors yellow,...
Category
2010s German Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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.