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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Cocktail Set with Six Liqueur Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass minimal Revolution collection set includes a cocktail mixer carafe, strainer, stir stick, and six double-ended Liqueur glasses....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech 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
"Incamiciato" Italian Art Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi
By Venini, 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.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Champagne Flutes
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight Champagne flute, set of 2
The Flight champagne flutes are perfect for casual dinners at home or hosting events and serving champagne cocktails. Every occasion is perfect for sipping champagne, prosecco or your favorite bubbly in style.
A collection fully in character with f f e r r o n e design aesthetics and inspired by the architecture of her hometown of Chicago, the Flight collection was inspired by the towers of Marina City...
Category
2010s 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
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
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Large Highball Beer Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori large highball glasses - set of two.
As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Large glasses are a playful an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Schott Zwiesel Glass Triple Use Vase Decanter Bowl Zwiesel Kristallglas
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous triple use glass vase, decanter, bowl by Schott Zwiesel a division of Zwiesel Kristallglas. They are in awesome vintage condition with no chi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Tan, Gray and Clear Abstract Glass Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Murano signed Seguso vase is from the 1980s. The palette of cream to tan that goes to gray sweeping large stripes goes to a clear background with 10 assorted tea...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Routine Cup Set Of Six Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown cup, set of 4. 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 Routine are handcrafted and feature a soft plissé motif at the base of the glasses and on the top of the jugs. Fresh and contemporary Routine brings elegance in the everyday table...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Bessho Carafe with Four Sofia Medium Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Bessho carafe with four sofia medium glasses
Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are the evenings we spend with good friends. The con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 of Czech Clear Contemporary Mixed Small Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed small glass - set of two
With a special technique, the Mixed collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Fluted Large with Medium Vases Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
Large with medium Stella vases - Set of two
The contemporary Czech glass Stella large and medium vases, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Czech Contemporary Bessho Medium Aperitif Glass Finger Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Bessho medium bowl
Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are the evenings we spend with good friends. The Bessho Collection is elegant ...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Ottavio Missoni Italian Murano Glass "Mercurio" Plate for Arte Vetro Murano 1980
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano glass plate designed by Ottavio Missoni and produced by Arte Vetro Murano in the 1980s.
" If you like it please make your offer and we will eval...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Minimal Six Collins with Six Tumbler Glasses Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This Czech contemporary clear glass set includes six Bessho Collins glasses and six Bessho Tumblers
Just as the small town is known for the healing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Handcrafted Czech Contemporary Flight Carafe Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight glass carafe pitcher
The designer carafe from fferrone's Flight collection is a beautiful carafe to serve water, mixed cocktails or juice.
A collection fully in character with fferrone design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Small Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori small glasses, set of two
As the designer's favourite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Small glasses are a playful and delicate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori carafe pitcher
As the designer's favourite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher is a pla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Liqueur Espresso Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
These espresso / liqueur glasses, set of 2
These espresso / liqueur glasses can be used used to serve after-dinner liqueurs or coffee. These original espresso glasses...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 of Czech Clear Contemporary Mixed Large Water Beer Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed large glass - set of two
With a special technique, the Mixed Collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Routine Set of Six Flute in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown champagne flute. 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 Routine are handcrafted and feature a soft plissé motif at the base of the glasses and on the top of the jugs. Fresh and contemporary Routine brings elegance in the everyday table...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Mini Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori mini glasses, set of two
As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Mini glasses are a playful and delicate co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Boyd Medium Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd medium glasses, set of two
The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Low Medium Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip low medium - set of two
The tulip collection was inspired by the small bistro wine glasses found in European bars and cafes. The bowl of the glass s...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Large Goblet Wine Glass Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks.
The modern take on cut-glass, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of Two Czech Contemporary Bessho Tall / Collins Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Bessho tall glass - set of two
Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are the evenings we spend with good friends. The Bessho Collection...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Medium Tall Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May medium tall glasses, set of two
A pair of Czech contemporary handcrafted glasses perfect for everyday use.
The May collection is inspired by the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Large Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May large 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 mon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 of Czech Clear Contemporary Mixed Medium Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed medium glass - set of two
With a special technique, the Mixed collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Venini Satin Large Glass Vase in Gray
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.
Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$1,727 / item
Amélie Handcrafted Little Glasses, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Size/Colours
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Fluted Talise Carafe Pitcher and Six Mixed Small Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes one Fluted Talise pitcher carafe and six Mixed Small Glasses.
With a special technique that blends two types of glass, the fluted talise can be used with the funn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
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
fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Dearborn Glass Pitcher Carafe Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn glass pitcher / carafe
The handmade Czech contemporary glass carafe / pitcher is perfect for mixing cocktails or even as a water c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Bronze 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
Vintage Mod Fused Glass Rectangular Bowl Black, Red White, Yellow
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage black glass rectangular bowl or tray is fused with the colors of white, red and yellow additions. Very Mod and can be used for all purposes. Very chic! It is from the 19...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 10
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Hand blown glass
Dimensions: H 4" x W 4.4" x D 4"
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscop...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Fragile Structure #2 Norihiko Terayama Erik Hoglund
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases, coffee cups and so on....
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Minimal Clear Revolution Individual Small Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
One revolution small bowl - Qty 1
Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure extrusion ...
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
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 Contemporary Tulip Tall Medium Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip tall medium, set of two
The Tulip collection was inspired by the small bistro wine glasses found in European bars and cafes. The bowl of the glass sits down into the cylindr...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Maurice Heaton 3pcs Art glass Large centerpiece and bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice set of Centerpiece and bowl plus side dish in some kind of square shape. All pieces signed MH , for the well known Swiss/American artist Mauri...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Boyd Small Low Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd small low glasses, set of two
The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Pair of Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Glass Clear Modern Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and medium vases - set of two.
The set of two contemporary Czech clear glass large with medium Rossi large vases, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the modern and mini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rila Medium Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rila medium 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 medium glass 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech 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
Multi-Color Heavy Murano Glass Sommerso Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Contemporary Murano glass vase in Sommerso style with thick, clear glass casing over rich swirled shades of amethyst, gold and sapphire with gold inclusions. Unknown maker - unsigned.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 11
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
Murano Smoked Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract Murano smoke color glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful smoke color opalescent glass. The piece is signed on the bottom....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,900 / item
Pair Italian Hand Blown Ring Neck Bottles
Located in New York, NY
Pair Italian hand blown ring neck bottles. Vintage pair Murano clear glass bottles with three bands at the neck, interior clouding from use....
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Ikat Blue Glass Tumblers - Set of 4
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
Art Glass
$136 / set
Fine Murano Handblown Vases by Davide Salvadore
Located in Long Island City, NY
Davide Salvadore - Unique piece made of hand-blown glass canes and partial battuto surface.
Signed.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$5,000 / item
Signed Renato Anatra Murano Twisted Love Knot Clear and Black Glass Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely tall twisted signed Murano Italian glass sculpture is by Renato Anatra and is the love knot form. It is from the 70;s and the base ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Venini, Murano Glass Bowl/Small Vase Acid Signed 'Venini, Murano, Italia' 3 Line
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful small bowl in ruby red glass by Venini. Signed in acid 3 lines, several designers worked at the studio at same time in the 40-70" could be any, for sure made for Venini as ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Fragile Structure#3 Norihiko Terayama Berndt Friberg
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases,coffee cups and so on. ...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$1,875 Sale Price
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Authentic Venetian Modern Design Chandelier, Handmade in Murano Glass
Located in Murano, VE
Add a touch of elegance to your home decor with this exquisite Venetian modern chandelier, expertly handmade in Murano glass. Featuring six lights, thi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vases by Anders Rydstedt, Hand Blown Glass Vases, Multicolors, Contemporary
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
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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