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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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 Handcrafted Czech Clear Glass Modern Revolution Carafe
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple in form, the contemporary minimal Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure extrusion of hand blown ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Violet 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 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 Contemporary Czech Glass Rasori Carafe with Six Rasori Flute Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori carafe and six Rasori Champagne Flute glasses
As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher is a p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Rasori Carafe with Six Rasori Mini Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori carafe and six Rasori Mini glasses.
As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher is a playful and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
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
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
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
Toni Zuccheri Murano Vase for VeArt, Italy, 1970
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Milan, IT
Toni Zuccheri Murano vase for VeArt.
Italy, 1970.
Blown Murano glass with inclusions.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
V. Nason Battuto Cut Blue Murano Glass Vase, circa 1980s-1990s
Located in New York, NY
V. Nason Battuto cut blue Murano glass vase made circa 1980s-1990s. This piece retains its original label and is signed on bottom. The vase's overall measurements are 16.25" H x 4" W...
Category
20th Century Italian 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
Monumental Murano Opaline Glass Vase Signed Cenedese
By 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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Sculpture Aquamarine Turtle
Located in Murano, VE
Immerse yourself in the beauty of our modern artistic aquatic turtle sculpture, entirely handmade with precision in authentic Murano glass. Each exquisite detail is meticulously craf...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn champagne flute glasses, set of two
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern champagne glass.
Perf...
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
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 Czech Contemporary Mixed Collection Six Medium and Six Large Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes six mixed medium glasses and six mixed large glasses.
With a special technique, the modern mixed collection combines two types of glass to create this contemporary clear glass collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for everyday cocktails, long drinks...
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 Contemporary Handmade Minimal Carafe and Six Water Wine Czech Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary handcrafted minimal set includes one Revolution Carafe and six Revolution water / wine glasses as seen in the primary image.
Strikingly simple in form, the minim...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Murano Mandruzzato Glass Faceted Sommerso Bowl Red, Yellow, Clear
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage hand blown Italian glass bowl by Alessandro Mandruzzato is faceted sides and with a polished top. It is in the form of s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Cornelian Orange 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
Angelo Mangiarotti Gondola Candleholder for Colle Crystal
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Gondola candleholder produced by Colle. Never used, MIB.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$210 Sale Price
30% Off
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 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 Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Small Cocktail Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofia small 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 bevera...
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
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 12
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 gla...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 2
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Hand blown glass
Dimensions: H 4" x W 5.5" x D 3"
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope o...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Set of Two Contemporary Minimal Water & Wine Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution water and wine glass - set of two
Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution Collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pu...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Frosted and Etched Numbered Glass Vases Set of 3
Located in North Miami, FL
The numbers abound in small and large format... and are all etched.... They create a random and dimensional pattern of numbers and letters. The three graduated vases will make a gorg...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$1,000 / set
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 4
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Hand blown glass
Dimensions: H 4" x W 5" x D 3.5"
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope o...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Fluted Large Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass Stella large vase, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the Stella vases highlight any flower arrangement they co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Calla Lily Stem Glass in Clear Murano Glass and Gold Italy 21st Century
Located in Villaverla, IT
Calla Lily Stem Glass in Clear Murano Glass and Gold Italy 21st Century
Entirely handmade in Murano, the Italian island par excellence for blown glass production, this refined stem ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
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 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
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 Contemporary Minimal Revolution Liqueur/Espresso Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution liqueur / espresso, set of two
Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure ...
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
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Albany Large Fluted Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
The Albany vase collection inverts tradition with the intricate fluting detail on the interior of the vase. The strong, simple lines of the vases make these perfect for any interior....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Medium Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of medium Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Clear Modern Large Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
The Contemporary Czech clear glass Rossi large vase, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the modern and minimal Rossi vases highlight any flo...
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
Incise Glass Bottle in Prune 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
Giampaolo Seguso "Piatto Isola" Murano Art Glass
Located in Astoria, NY
Giampaolo Seguso (Italian, b. 1942) "Piatto Isola" Murano Art Glass Plate, 1993, signed, dated, numbered edition "59 / 99", and inscribed "Murano" to the underside, mounted on gold-t...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Metal
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Small Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of small Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink or dessert wine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Gunnel Nyman Glass Vase for Nuutarjavi
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant glass vase by Finnish glass artist Gunnel Nyman for Nuutarjavi. Controlled bubbles, in pink and clear glass. Approx. 8" H.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Modern Glass
Handmade Tri-Leg Mint or Grey Bowl
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Glass
Dimensions: H 8.25" x W 13" x D 12"
Inspired by Surrealism, these one of a kind hand blown glass vessels by Jason Bauer...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 4
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
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 6
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Hand blown glass
Dimensions: H 4" x W 5" x D 3.5"
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 universe.
The Contrapposto Cup Collection...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 1
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales
Materials: Hand blown glass
Dimensions: H 3" x W 5" x D 4.5"
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope o...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Pascal Guyot and Bernard Aconito for Biot, France, Unique Art Glass Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pascal Guyot and Bernard Aconito for Biot, France.
Unique Art glass vase. Late 20th century.
Stamped.
Measures: 29 cm. x 15.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Glass
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Murano, Large Teardrop-Shaped Vase, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Murano. Large teardrop-shaped vase in white and smoke-coloured mouth-blown art glass, 1980s.
Measures: 28 x 18 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sticker.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Organic Form Glass Sculpture Nils Lou
By Nils Lou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1932 - 2013.
Original artwork.
Mr. Lou was a professor, author and potter.
This is rare piece of his to come up for sale.
Made of handblown glass with a beautiful blue hue, embedded ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
'ROSTRATO 'Murano Glass Vase, Italy 'Blue Spikes'
By Alberto Donà
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large hand blown glass vase, Italy, Murano.
Blue glass vase with spikes, engraved with signature on base. Heavy and decorative piece, m...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$3,007 / item
fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Bessho Medium Aperitif Glass 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
fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Handmade Mixed Carafe Water Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed Carafe
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...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Glass Art Piece/Sculpture - Book Holder ''Musicali'' by Renato Toso, Murano 1968
Located in Milano, IT
Glass Artwork in Murano Glass By Renato Toso - Fratelli Toso Artwork - Musicali
''Musicali'' Sculpture and Magazine/Paper holder from 1968 Venice Biennale made by Renato Toso of Fr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$5,112 Sale Price
15% Off
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 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
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.