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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Stella Decanter in Papaya
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Handmade Crystal Transparent Glasses
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid diamond handmade crystal transparent glasses. The diamond crystal glasses collection exudes sophistication and style. The crystalline and multifaceted surface gives the glass a distinctive yet still externally elegant character. Suitable for any kind of situation, diamond is ideal for serving soft drinks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Pedestal Base Paperweight
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A massive 19th century pedestal base paperweight, the light vaseline colred weight filled with a spectacular millefiori tree. 4" dia., 8" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family business ...
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19th Century Antique Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini
Located in murano, IT
Cilindro 893.65 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

Materials

Blown Glass, 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

Materials

Silver

"Incamiciato" Italian Art Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi
Located in New York, NY
"Incamiciato" Italian Art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Clear, white and purple. With original label. Signed: Venini Italia '85.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Mezza Filigrana" Vase, 1934
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 (...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst/black "Filigrana Nera" cup. Excellent and very fine cylindrical cup with "black filigree" designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano, circa 19...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli & Toso Pair Murano Glass Decanters/Bottles with Stoppers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Murano decanters with stopper in this canned glass work. each measures approximately 18 inches high by 3.5 diameter. All Murano like these are hand made and the old sayi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Blown Glass

A large brass and clear sommerso inclusion blown glass vase by Alberto Dona
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Satin Iridescent Murano Glass Vase Rare 4-Line Acid Mark
By Maria Theresa Venini 1, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grat and rare Venini, Bianconi Murano glass acid 4-line early mark vase, nice smoke color, iridato, satin.
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

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

Materials

Crystal

Country Style Set of Six Glass Tumbler Handblown Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of six tumbler in hand blown crystal. The glasses are hand-engraved with a modern decor all around. The tumblers come in six charming colors yellow, turqoise, blue, green, purple...
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2010s German Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Kosta Boda Attributed Orange Red Sandblasted Glass Sculptural Tabletop Mirror
Located in North Miami, FL
This charming small glass Kosta Boda attributed tabletop mirror in the shape of a cat's ears has the French glass technique of the look of patte de verre but is sandblasted glass. Th...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Mirror

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Murano, VE
Turtle sheriff, handmade blown sculpture by Roberto Beltrami. Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely handmade, offering com...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Baccarat Vega Wine Glasses with Sapphire Blue Bowls
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Pair of Baccarat Vega wine glasses with sapphire blue bowls Period : Modern Origin : Baccarat, France Colour : Saphire blue bowls with clear stems and feet Bowl : Round fu...
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2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Murano, VE
Heedless beaver, is a blown glass pop comic figurine created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass. Part of a comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blow...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Zoltan Bohus Balance II Laminated Glass Sculpture, 1996
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
PLEASE NOTE: This piece is currently located in our Amsterdam office, please enquire for delivery times. Stunning architectural art laminated glass sculpture 'Balance II' by world renowned Hungarian glass artist Zoltan Bohus...
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1990s Hungarian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Smoked Glass

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

Glass Vase with Modern Decor Handblown Sofina Porzellan Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Handblown crystal vase with hand-carved bubble design in six colors. The rim up and down of the vase is coloured in one color and the middle part comes in clear crystal. The round bu...
Category

2010s German Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Borske Sklo Cased and Cut Glass Vase c1970
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Borske Sklo cased and cut glass vase Date : c1970 Origin : Czechoslovakia Bowl Features : Lightly tapered stem with with everted rim. Slice cut stem with lens cutting to the rim Type : Lead Size : Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks Restoration : None Weight : 1231 grams In the manner of, and possibly part of, Karel Wunsch...
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1970s Czech Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Fluted Medium Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
The Contemporary Czech glass Stella medium vase, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the Stella vases highlight any flower arrangement they c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

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
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Joel Philip Myers Untitled Glass Sculpture 1977
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Joel Philip Myers untitled glass sculpture by Date : 1977 Origin : USA Bowl Features : Green glass globe avove a silvered section with moulded base (with silvered protrusio...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art 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

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 6
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

Monumental Murano Opaline Glass Vase Signed Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Huge opaline glass footed vase signed Cenedese. Signed on the underside of the base CENEDESE. Vase measures 20.25" in height, top diameter is 13", bas...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

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

Materials

Glass

A Perthshire Ruby Double Overlay Paperweight 1984G
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A Perthshire Ruby Double Overlay Paperweight 1984G Date : 1984 Origin :Scotland Features : A pink flower and two buds on a single spiral latticinio cushion within a double ...
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1980s British Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Czech Skrdlovice Vase Designed by Marie Stahlikova 1960
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Czech Skrdlovice vase deisgned by Marie Stahlikova Date : Designed 1960 Origin : Czechoslovakia Bowl Features : Inky-blue abstract form vase Marks : Original paper label Ty...
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1960s British Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Art Glass vase Floris meydam Netherlands 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
In 2018, the National Glass Museum Leerdam The cavity creates a reflection within the vase, making the patterns appear to change when you view them from a different angle.
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1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown "Storti Set" Glasses Bottle Water Daily Organic Shapes
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-Blown Glasses and Bottle by Simone Crestani The Storti Set is a unique collection by Simone Crestani, blending artistry and functional design. This se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Sommerso Floriform Bowl c1965
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Murano glass Sommerso floriform bowl Date : c1965 Origin : Murano, Italy Bowl Features : Floriform with deep blue and emerald glass Type : Lead Size : 13cm height, 24cm max...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Jozefina Glass Works Krosno Polish Vintage Hand Blown Art Glass Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning tall and elegant hand-blown Polish art glass jug attributed to the Jozefina Glass Makers, Krosno and dating from around 1980. The Josefi...
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20th Century Polish Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Collection of Engraved and Hobnail Cut Glassware, English, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A collection of hobnail cut English glassware English, 20th century Tazza: height 15cm, diameter 24.5cm Two bowls: height 6cm, diameter 7cm Con...
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20th Century English Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Contemporary Alchemica Wine Set Grande Hand Blown Wine Glass Bottle Bubbles Chic
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Alchemica Wine Set Grande' hand-blown wine glasses and a bottle by Simone Cresttani. The set includes 6 wine glasses and a glass bottle. 7 pieces in total. Alchemica Wine Set: A Fu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair of Fine English Glass Jars with Fitted Stoppers
Located in London, GB
Pair of fine English glass jars with fitted stoppers. English, 20th century Measures : Height 16cm, diameter 8.5cm Of an elegant and simple design, immaculately finished, these ...
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20th Century English Modern Glass

Materials

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

Materials

Art Glass

Jaroslav Lebeda Brussels Expo Bottle 1957
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Jaroslav Lebeda Brussels Expo Bottle vase Date : 1957 Origin : Czechoslovakia Bowl Features : Cranberry glass cased in white with assymetric panels and enamelled and gilded geometric designs Type : Lead Size : 32.4cm height, 8cm max diameter Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks Restoration : None Weight : 781 grams These extremely scarce bottles were produced by Borské Sklo as part of a highly limited range for display and sale at ‘Expo 58’, the World’s Fair held in Brussels in 1958. The design sums up the. postwar revolution in Czech glass design better than any other design produced by better-known, more prolific designers. This is, to date, the only known design by Jaroslav Lebeda, a glass factory manager in Novy Bor. Each element updates historic Bohemian glass traditions to the modern age. The clean-lined form and grid of gently sweeping, curved cuts that echo it are the opposite of intricate or pokal forms from the 18th and 19th centuries, and make the traditional colours appear distinctly modern. The randomly-placed enamelled and gilded motifs vary from geometric to abstract and Picasso-0esque, and replace traditional commemorative or hunting scenes. Had these motifs been applied to canvas or papper, they would have violated strict rules set down by the Communist regime about decadent and subversive Western abstract art. Each example is unique as it was decorated by hand by Mrs Mai, who later went on to become the wife of eminent glass designer Karel Wünsch...
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1950s Czech Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Piece Unique, 1992
Located in Bochum, NRW
Glass bottle vase with figures designed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Piece unique, Sweden, 1992 Small bottle flattened on both sides, straight shoul...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Piastra Art Glass Sculpture by Leonardo Cimolin for Berengo Collection Murano
Located in London, GB
"Piastra" a unique art glass block sculpture on a black enamelled metal pedestal by artist Leonardo Cimolin executed in Murano for the Berengo Collect...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Carlo Scarpa, "Battuto", 1938
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 ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Victor Trabucco Paperweight Lampwork Convolvulus Flowers 1999
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Victor Trabucco Paperweight Lampwork Convolvulus Flowers Date : 1999 Origin : USA Features : Fabulous lampwork flower, leaves and tendrils on a white muslin ground Marks :...
Category

1990s American 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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Mdina Glass Charger by Olivia Said
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Large Mdina glass Charger by Olivia Said Date : Dated 06 Origin : Mdina, Malta Bowl Features :Asymetric rim with polychrome swirled glass and control bubbles Marks : Mdina ...
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Early 2000s Maltese Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Salvador Ysart Paperweight Spaced Millefiori c1950
By Salvador Ysart
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Salvador Ysart Paperweight Space Millefiori c1950 Date : c1950 Origin : Scotland Features : Large concentric millefiori canes in a two row concentric set up on a lilac gro...
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1950s British Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Egizia Silver Blue Art Glass Bowl, 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful and rare find Egizia art glass bowl, designed by Ettore Sottsass. This thick and heavy cobalt blue bowl is decorated with hand silk-screened...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Murano Glass Bottle / Decanter, Signed, Label
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an original bottle without stopper, by the well known designer Fulvio Bianconi, has 3 acid marks and on top original foil label as shown in pictures.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

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

Materials

Glass

Gino Cenedese, Important Scavo Work Murano Glass Vase, Martinuzzi Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of the Master blower. Gino Cenedese Murano glass work of art vase . This is a superb work in scale glass also in the style of an other master blower Napoleone Martinuzzi.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

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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