Skip to main content

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

to
50
335
302
43
2
333
345
7
94
190
1
7
7
26
35
47
65
36
2,683
981
728
349
223
167
52
38
24
18
16
11
9
7
5
2
1
634
169
133
131
44
353
308
572
326
124
74
67
680
467
650
116
40
25
23
20
Style: Modern
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Plume Set Of Four Wine Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Wine glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for it...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Flight Carafe with Four Flight Tumbler Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The flight carafe and four flight tumbler glasses. The Flight tumblers from fferrone are glassware essentials that are great for serving water, soft drinks, and juice as well as serving cocktails and alcoholic drinks. 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

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Tall Small Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip tall small, 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

fferrone Contemporary Czech Minimal Carafe Pitcher with Four Collins Glasses Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes contemporary, minimal 1 Dearborn Carafe and 4 Dearborn Collins Glasses. Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings, minimal 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 borosilicate glass, the Dearborn collection is innovative in its use of materials. Perfect for cocktails or drinks of any kind. Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers of fluted borosilicate glass allowing for thermal resistance for a range of hot and cold applications. The collection is oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe. In stock. Designed by: Felicia Ferrone, 2014 Handcrafted in Czech Republic Dearborn Carafe Material: borosilicate glass Size: 765 ml (26 fl oz) H 20 cm (7.87in) ø 8cm (3.15in) Dearborn Collins medium glass Material: borosilicate glass size 385...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Artistic Handmade Ca' Rezzonico Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Murano, VE
The Rezzonico is one of the oldest styles of Murano glass chandeliers. Its peculiarity lies in its composition. Each arm is composed of pieces of glass that assemble the chandelier. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Murano Italian Dark Red Glass Bottle Incisi Serie, 1980
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian glass bottle with stopper, “Incisi” series, in two-color submerged glass with surface entirely worked by grinding produced by Venini Murano. Venini 80 engraved signature unde...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Michael Weems Old Fashioned Tumbler Purple Glasses, Set of 6
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful and sophisticated set of six tumbler glasses by Michael Weems, circa the 2000s. Known for creating beautiful col...
Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Clear Modern Medium Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
The Contemporary Czech clear glass Rossi medium vase, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the modern and minimal Rossi vases highlight any fl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Champagne Flute Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori champagne flute glasses, set of two As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Champagne Flute glasses are a p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Flight set of Six Tumbler Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bessho Collection is 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 tech...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Mixed Flute Champagne Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed flute 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 everyday beverages, cocktails, or beer. The Mixed will enrich any occasion. Made without the use of molds and created with the finest quality Borosilicate glass, the Mixed collection is innovative in its use of materials. Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers. Material • Borosilicate glass Type • Glassware Size • 385...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Lovers Sculpture Signed Schiavon, Italy, 2012
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Murano glass lovers sculpture signed Schiavon. Italy, 2012.
Category

2010s Italian 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

Ikat Multicolored 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

Vintage Rostrato vase in clear Murano glass by Barovier and Toso, Italian 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Part of the Spinzi glass collection, this "Rostrato" vases are a peculiar 1930s design by Ercole Barovier, then owner and designer of the eponymous brand Barovier & Toso, based on th...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Vases by Lino Tagliapietra & Angelin, Effetre, Italy, 1986
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful and rare Italian glass vases from the 'Istria series' by Lino Tagliapietra and Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. The vases are made of hand...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Four coffee cups with saucers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Four coffee cups with saucers. Bauhaus style. Circa 1940s. Marked. Perfect condition. Saucer: Diameter 15.5 cm. Cup: Height 6.0 cm x Diameter...
Category

1940s German Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Liqueur Decanter with Large and Medium Finger Bowls
Located in Chicago, IL
The Margot Collection, a maximalist collection expressed through the introduction of fluted borosilicate glass with generous proportions was designed in response to Ferrone’s first c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

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

Karim Rashid for Nambe Figure 8 Crystal Glass Etched Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful crystal glass vase designed by Karim Rashid for Nambe has deep incised and textural figure 8 lines in this heavy vase. It has dimension and texture. The top is flat cu...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Routine Cup Set Of Six Mouth Blown Glass Designed 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

Murano Glass Vase Lino Tagliapietra & Angelin Effetre International, Italy, 1986
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful and rare Italian glass vases from the 'Istria series' by Lino Tagliapietra and Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 6 Vintage Steuben Brandy Snifters Signed "Steuben" on Bottom of Glass
Located in Morristown, NJ
A set of 6 vintage blown glass Steuben brandy snifters. Pattern number 8152. Each with a large bulbous bowl above a short stem on a conforming pad foot, reversing to an underside wi...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown 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 Glass Revolution Carafe with Four Tulip Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution carafe and four Tulip low small glasses. Revolution Carafe makes its contents appear to float gracefully at the table. Ideal for water, wine or...
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

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Margot Decanter with Four Small Boyd Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot Decanter and four Boyd small clear glasses Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to any evening spen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Routine Set of Six Water Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown water 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 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

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.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Artisan Glass Vase by Bob Allen
By Bob Allen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning artisan glass vase by American Artist Bob Allen. The vase shows beautiful combination of colors and is heavy and well made. The piece is ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Infinity Bullecante Glass Bubble Balls or Bookends Pair of Labeled
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of mesmerizing glass bubble/ bullecante balls have an infinity design. They have a label on the bottom that says Tani Sun Designer with SPIIS 5976. They can be glass sculpt...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Topaz Glass Vase with Relief Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sophisticated glass vase was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Signed Carlo Nason Murano Glass Black and White Chrysalis Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Sleek, modern design Chrysalis vase by Murano glass maker Carlo Mason in black and white. Etched maker's mark on underside of base. Excellent pre-owned con...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

fferrone Contemporary Cocktail Carafe with 2 Low Medium & 2 Tall Medium glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The Rasori Collection, named for Ferrone’s favorite street in Milan, Rasori is a playful combination of materials and form. Inspired by the proportions of mid-century tableware, the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Seguso Designed Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Seguso designed Italian art glass vase. Cobalt blue with red and white pattern details. Signed: Archimede Seguso Murano.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

fferrone Contemporary Four Tumblers 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

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 Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Medium Cocktail Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofia medium 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 beve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Orrefors Graal Glass Cobalt Blue Bowl by Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and abstract figure signed Orrefors graal glass bowl is by the noted Swedish designer: Gunnar Cyren. It is from 1968. The colors are spect...
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Water or Cocktail Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn water glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect water or cocktail glass for drinks. Pe...
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 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

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Boyd Decanter with Six Flight Liqueur Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Boyd Decanter with six flight Liqueur glasses The clear Czech contemporary boyd decanter is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluting. Modern yet retro, the decanter is a timeless design you that works with many interior design styles. This clear glass decanter is good for water, cocktails, and juice. It is good for both everyday and special occasions. These liqueur glasses can be used used to serve after-dinner liqueurs. These original glasses are an original choice for design lovers. 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

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Revolution Carafe with Six Small Tulip Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution carafe and six Tulip low small glasses. Revolution Carafe makes its contents appear to float gracefully at the table. Ideal for water, wine or ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Cocktail Set with Eight Rocks-Martini Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass minimal Revolution collection set includes a cocktail mixer carafe, strainer, stir stick, and eight double-ended Rocks Martini ...
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

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Boyd Decanter with Four Small Boyd Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass boyd Decanter with four small Boyd glasses The clear Czech contemporary boyd glass bedside carafe pitcher with top and small glass is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluting. Modern yet retro, the bedside water bottle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Jeff Zimmerman Pair of Glass Vessels.
By Jeff Zimmerman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early Jeff Zimmerman handblown glass vessels. Tall Vessel Dimensions Height: 19 in. Width: 11 in. Depth: 9.5 in. Shorter Vessel Dimensions Height: 17.5 in. Width: 8.5 in...
Category

1990s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Satin Large Glass Vase in Gray
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

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

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 Carafe Pitcher with Six Tumbler Glasses Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary Czech glass set includes one Bessho Carafe Pitcher and six Bessho Tumblers Just as the small town is known for the healing properti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Tulip Glass Bottle by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Bottle 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 classical and postmodern design. Th...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

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

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Animal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Alfredo Barbini Murano glass animal, Italy, 1960s.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage 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.

Recently Viewed

View All