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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Set of 2 Contemporary Minimal Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes two clear minimal revolution champagne flute glasses.
Strikingly modern in form, the double ended contemporary Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech ...
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
Venini Murano Italian Dark Red Glass Bottle Incisi Serie, 1980
By Venini
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 und...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Clear Art Glass Bowl with Bubble Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian Murano controlled bubble clear-transparent art glass bowl, circa mid-20th century, 1960s Italy. Use as a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
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
Also Nason Handblown Glass Vase with Silver and Gold Foil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown glass vase, multicolor with silver and gold foils encased in clear layer of glass by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960's;. At A.V.E.M. a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Foil
Snöljus Snowlight White Art Glass Vase by Ingegerd Råman for Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass vase by Orrefors.
Entitled Snöljus or Snowlight.
Designed by Ingegerd Råman.
Together with its Orrefors box.
Bearing an etched signature to the base: Orrefors.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Jack in the Pulpit Floral Style Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Fine vintage Jack in the pulpit iridescent art glass vase, possibly by Heron Glass or Czech and dating from the 20th century. The vase has an amethyst tint and is hand blown with a t...
Category
20th Century British Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Venini Opalino Large Indigo 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
Large Green Coloured Glass Vase, Signed by Winnowski, Biot, France, 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Created and signed by Raymond Winnowski in Biot, France. This artist is know as one of the masters of creative glass blowing, creating bubbles captured in glass. This piece is in per...
Category
1990s French Modern Glass
Materials
Blown 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 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
Artistic Handmade Design Ca' Rezzonico Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Murano, VE
Discover the timeless elegance of Rezzonico style chandeliers, one of the oldest and most beloved chandelier designs made in Murano, here in a modern transparent version. The peculia...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Mario Poggi Scavo Murano Teal Sea Green, Gold Aventurine Glass Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This hallmarked Italian Murano 1980's glass bowl has the scavo technique and is marked Mario Poggi. It is signed on the bottom in script. The partial pair label still exists. The sea...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
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
20th Century Modern Double Glass Vase, Hand Signed, Germany, circa 1980
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary 20th century glass vase hand crafted by german glass artist Vera Walther. An absolute unique double glass vase artfully created out of two beautiful glass bottles with slightly iridescent surface and fantastic dash pattern on brown/grey glass. The raised bottlenecks remind us of a snail. Together with the gilt "melt" bases this modern piece of exceptional glass art will definitely catches the eye of every viewer. A marvelous, unusual glass vase...
Category
Late 20th Century German 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
Aldo Nason Handblown Glass Vase with Gold and Silver Foil 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown glass vase, multicolor with silver and gold foils, iridized with blue around the mouth, by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960's. At A.V.E...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Foil
Set of 6 of 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extremely rare set of glass goblets. There are 12 and this is the listing if someone is interested in the set of 6.
The cup and foot base are in cobalt blue. This style of cup is wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
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
Italian Murano Vintage Turquoise, Green, Pink, Red, Clear Signed Glass Pitcher
Located in North Miami, FL
This jewel toned luscious vintage signed italian Murano glass pitcher is a beauty of stripes of turquoise, green, red, pink, purple and clear. It is signed something like Starzii. It...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful layers of opalescent glass. The piece is signed on the bottom. Fish measures 12" wide...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Dimple Design Handled Stylish Art Glass Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual hand blown art glass handled jug with a dimple design body in opaque green glass with blue patterning dating from the 20th century. Probably continental the tall and elega...
Category
20th Century Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Ikat Glasses Set of 5
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Our unusual table is completed with these wonderful glasses with ikat patter the trademark of our brand.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Georg Jensen Cafu Medium Vase in Blue Glass by Holmbäck Nordentoft
Located in New York, NY
Understated elegance emanates from the alluring soft contours of the Cafu collection designed by Holmbäck Nordentoft as a tribute to the Georg Jensen legacy of great designers. The C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish 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
Hermès Vintage Silver- Plate Angled Rope Magnifier Desk Accessory
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful Hermès vintage silver- plate desk magnifier is from the 1960s. It is twisted and braided rope design on the handle and an angled glass magnifier...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Murano Vintage Mandruzzato Diamond Faceted Sommerso Blue, Green Geode Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous gem of an Italian hand blown Murano bowl by Alessandro Mandruzzato is diamond faceted surround in Sommerso colors in geode form. The flat top os polished and the shape is oval. These are sometimes called caviar bowls for serving the delicacy. The flat cut polished top and the geode form make this glistening glass bowl reflect and refract light. And change color. The colors of light blue to dark blue to sea light green are a spectacular play against each other. It is jewel like color and light. It is from the 1970s. It is both for serving and or just glass sculptural object bowl form. This is a real beauty and unusual color palette for these types of special Murano geode...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Red, White, Green, Turquoise, Purple, Blue Glasses S/ of 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
Collection of Six Glass Multicolored Paperweights
Located in London, GB
These glass paperweights are wonderful decorative pieces which will make perfect desk accessories or collectables.
The paperweights are all slightly different in their shape and ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art 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
Glass, Art Glass
Modernist Rectangular Translucent Glass Vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist vase was realized by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda in Sweden during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a volumetric rectangular body in transluc...
Category
20th Century Swedish Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Salt and Pepper Shaker Tableware Kitchen Set Glass Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
Salt and Pepper shaker from SiO2 Tableware collection
Small Salt and Pepper shakers in striped glass that can be settled in their graceful ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
2 Murano Italian Art Glass Sea Turtle Aquarium Figurines Paperweights Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of hand blown Italian art glass figurines / paperweights or hand chillers in the shape of sea turtles with a miniature aquarium scene of two more turtles inside their shells. Me...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Cognac Glass
Located in Milan, IT
A fine example of extraordinary dining elegance with a simple design, the Silver Cognac Glass is a wonderful addition to any modern or classic dining expe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
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
Tulip Set of Six Wine Glasses by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Wine 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 classical and postmodern design...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Henry Dean Art Glass Bowl, circa 1980
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Henry Dean art glass bowl, circa 1980.
Category
20th Century Belgian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Salviati Bullecante Army Green and Clear Apple Glass Sculpture or Object
By Salviati
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Murano Salviati bulbous glass apple sculpture, paperweight or object is a brilliant luscious army and green with tons of bubbles enclosed which is called bullecante. From the 1970s. The stem and leaf...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Andries Dirk Copier, Important "Unica" Glass Vase, 1938
Located in Paris, FR
Andries Dirk Copier,
'Unica', Vase, c. 1938
Execution: Blown glass, clear and blue.
Measure: H : 22 cm (8.6")
Overall very goo...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Simon Moore English Hand Blown Blue Art Glass Vase Dated 1989
By Simon Moore
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish modern English hand blown art glass vase by renowned glass maker Simon Moore (b.1959) dated 1989. Simon Moore has a had highly successful career since graduation in 19...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Ercole Barovier, "Aborigeni Vase", 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Ercole Barovier
"Aborigeni vase", c. 1950
Execution: Cased glass, clear and black
H : 34 cm (13.38")
Overall Very good condition
A piece both highly collectible and decorative...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Karim Rashid for Nambe Figure 8 Crystal Glass Etched Vase
By Karim Rashid
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
Ercole Barovier, "Trilobe" Vase, 1935
Located in Paris, FR
Ercole Barovier
"Trilobe" vase, c. 1935
Execution: Cased glass, clear brown and dark.
Signed: original label and serial number. (Picture 7)
Measure: H : 34.5 cm (13.4")
Overall...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Ladoga White Porcelain Cocktail Glass, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Ladoga vase or goblet, was originally designed by Matteo Thun for Memphis in 1982, and it takes its name from the biggest European lake. Decorated in white porcelain, a complex s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Ercole Barovier, "Porpora Cup", 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Ercole Barovier
"Porpora Cup", c. 1950
Execution: Cased glass, clear and red
Measure: H : 11 cm (4.33")
Overall very good condition
A piece both highly collectible and decorative at the same time.
Ercole Barovier was born in 1889 into a well-known family of glassmakers.
At the age of 26, he became artistic director of his father's factory, "Vetreria Artistica Barovier...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Campbell-Rey Octagonal Striped Carafe in Red and Blue Murano Glass
By Campbell-Rey
Located in London, GB
Campbell-Rey continue their exploration of color and geometric form, introducing new expressions to traditional materials. Presenting Rosanna, a Murano glassware...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box by Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1990. Graduated from the Tokyo Academy of Arts, Department of Metal Crafts at nineteen. At twenty-six he entered the Iwata Glass...
Category
1990s Japanese Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Renato Toso, Chiclos, Cylindrical Glass Vase, Leucos, Italy, 60s
By Renato Toso, Leucos
Located in Paris, FR
Renato Toso
Chiclos
A beautiful and tall blown glass vase, the white and transparent cylinder body
terminated with a spreading circular r...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Pop Art Glass Candy Pieces Blue Yellow Green, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
Add a pop of color with this beautiful set of four (4) Italian Murano art glass candy pieces, Italy, circa late-20th century. In the style of Modern/Pop Art. Colors include: blue, ye...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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
Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Duck
Located in Catania, IT
Murano glass duck production of the Murano glass masters dating back to 1973, the object is in perfect condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Large René Lalique "Roscoff" Bowl Decorated with Fish, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large René Lalique "Roscoff" bowl decorated with fish. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 35 x 7 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Glass Object, Pink Oval Ball with Curls
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blown in Amsterdam - The Netherlands.
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Simon Moore English Hand Blown Green Art Glass Vase, Circa 1989
By Simon Moore
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish modern English hand blown art glass vase by renowned glass maker Simon Moore (b.1959) dating from around 1989. Simon Moore has a had highly successful career since gra...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown 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
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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