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Modern Glass

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Salviati, Murano Sommerso Glass, Blue Cobalt and Uranium Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is part of a series called " Zoo" beautiful animals in sommerso glass .In black light you can see light uranium green glass .
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Contemporary Decanter with two Champagne Coupes
Located in Chicago, IL
Boyd Decanter of the Boyd Collection is well-suited for water or spirits and is an ideal bedside carafe. Inspired by Brutalist architecture that stressed the stark presentation of materials and structure, the Boyd Collection is characterized by bold shapes and visual weight countered by delicate details expressed through minimal straight lines and inner fluting. Frances Coupe of the Frances Collection is the ultimate toasting glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Vibrantly-Colored Murano 1950s Red Gold-Aventurine Lobed Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
The lobed bowl of vivid fire-engine red raised on a clear foot, all with gold metal inclusions (aventurine), with original foil label.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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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...
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2010s Czech Modern Glass

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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...
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1990s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Venini Two Colors Mini Hourglass/Clessidre, Unsigned
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great and rare find because is one of the small hourglass ever made by Venini. Also this piece was purchased from a collection of a very important Hollywood Star estate. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 10
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...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Glass

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Glass

Vintage Etched Glass Whimsical Man Decanter Bottle Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This all dressed up whimsical vintage glass man is ready to pour your liquor or water from the decanter. He is stenciled with frosted glass on the decanter...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Glass

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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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.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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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...
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2010s Czech Modern Glass

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

J. G. Durand, France, Two Candlesticks in Clear Crystal Glass, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
J. G. Durand, France. Two candlesticks in clear crystal glass. 1980s. Measures: 10 x 6 cm. In excellent condition. Sticker.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Glass

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Art 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Glass Trifoil Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a royal blue and yellow color trifoil folded rim bowl.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1980s. The hand-blown glass box with fitting lid is of an oval shape, slightly irregula...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Glass

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Silver

Incise Glass Bottle in Cornelian Orange 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...
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20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Sawaya & Moroni, Water Glasses, Italy, 2000s
Located in PARIS, FR
Six beautifully thin Sawaya & Moroni crystal water glasses, Italy circa 2000. In their original box, with reinforced padding. Dimensions in cm ( H x D )...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Crystal

Renato Toso Sassi Series Murano Glass Paperweight for Fratelli Toso, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Renato Toso Sassi Series Murano glass paperweight for Fratelli Toso. Presented at the XXXV Biennale, Italy 1970 Reference: Il Vetro di Murano Alle Biennali 1895 - 1972. P. 103.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
Located in New York, NY
"Incamiciato" Italian art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Cased glass, clear, white and grey, deep purple foot. Marked: Venini itali...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art 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...
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Early 2000s North American Modern Glass

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Art 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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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...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Set from Three Glass Carafes from 1930s, in Cabana Style
Located in Vienna, Austria
Set of three glass carafes for destilates from 1930s, made in Czechoslovakia. The carafes are decorated with silver stripes, the green stripes are coloured glass that has been attach...
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1930s Czech Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Angelo Mangiarotti, Primavera, Vase, Colle, 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Angelo Mangiarotti (1921-2012) « Primavera » A crystal vase, the single bent stem on a spreading base. Produced by Colle, Italy. 1980s. Dimensions Height : 21,2 cm (8,35 in.) Wid...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Crystal

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Contemporary Cocktail Carafe 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Massimo Micheluzzi Black Murano Glass Vase, Hand Blown and Battuto Cut, 2002
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian artist Massimo Micheluzzi's hand blown and battuto cut black Murano glass vase was made in 2002. Incised signature to underside: [Massimo Micheluzzi, Murano, 2002]. Image 6: Massimo Micheluzzi (Italian, born 1957) Artist's Bio: Born in Venice in 1957, Massimo Micheluzzi was introduced to the world of glass in the late 1970's as a young photographer for the renowned Venini glass factory, an extraordinary experience that over time will prove to be decisive. Following a long and fruitful apprenticeship in the furnace, Micheluzzi started his personal journey in the late 1990's. His work has constantly evolved since then as he continues to explore new ways of mastering the material, whilst always remaining ‘true’ to the nature of glass. Working alongside his master glassblower, Massimo Micheluzzi uses the techniques that have defined the Murano tradition intervening directly on each phase of the creative process. Striving to balance tradition and innovation, he applies these ancient crafts to achieve a uniquely modern aesthetic. Micheluzzi’s work is deeply embedded in the life and history of the city of Venice and constantly inspired by its watery surroundings and architecture. His eclectic body of work shifts between fluid and organic shapes, iridescent transparencies and opaque carved surfaces as well as elaborate colour combinations, mosaic patterns and sculptural forms. His works have exhibited in cities all over the world and are in some international museums and various public and private collections such as the The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The Corning Museum of Glass in New York, Muse´e Des Arts De´coratifs de Paris, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam, Museo del Vetro di Murano in Venice and Villa Necchi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Purple & White Murano Glass 1970s Vase by Carlo Moretti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Big Italian Murano "incamiciato" glass vase from the 1970s "marble" serie. Labeled by maker. Good condition: one visible chipping on the base as showed in the pictures.
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Venini Puzzle Vase in Coral & Aquamarine Glass by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Puzzle glass in coral/aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered edition for year. Hand-blown glass. Color: Coral/Aquamarine Technique: Opal Dimensions: Ø 27 cm, H 40 cm Ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Routine Set of Six Flute in Mouth Blown Glass Designed 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...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Murano Purple/Green/Clear Vase in Hand-Blown Art Glass, Italian Design, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano purple/green/clear vase in hand-blown art glass. Italian design, 1960s. Measurements: H 30.0 cm. x D 14.0 cm. In fine and flawless condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Routine Low Carafe in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Low carafe in mouth blown 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, including this carafe, are handcrafted and feature a soft plissé motif at the base of the glasses and on the top of the jugs. Fresh and contemporary, this carafe brings elegance in the everyday table...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Rasori Carafe with Six Small Rasori Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori carafe and six Rasori Small glasses. As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher is a playful an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Signed Venini Turquoise, Sapphire Blue, Orange Green Rare Glass Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This unbelievable rare vintage glass Italian Murano object or sculpture or glass sword has the most gorgeous colors, signed Venini Murano Itlalia". A piece de resistance. It looks even more amazing in person; the color saturation and brilliance is exquisite. The range of colors are: sapphire blue from the middle to the tip turquoise, emerald green, red, amber/orange, black with gold aventurine, white, etc. Most likely one of a kind. It is fantastic! This could be great displayed in a custom lucite box...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 12
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...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

fferrone Contemporary Large Cocktail Carafe
Located in Chicago, IL
DEARBORN LARGE CARAFE Dearborn Large Carafe is a fluted glass pitcher designed by Felicia Ferrone and ideal for serving refreshments of all types, as w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Low Small Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip low 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 si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Hand Blown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 2
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...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Tommaso Barbi Modern Colored Glass Vase
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Italian glass vase by Tommaso Barbi Rome 1970 circa Original label Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sabrin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 2
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...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown 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 ...
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2010s Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Seguso Murano Glass Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano vase with a violet and white criss cross pattern. Vase contains label that says Murano Glass Made in Italy. Vase measures 15" high and 4.5" diameter.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano 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....
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano 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....
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Angelo Mangiarotti Gondola Candleholder for Colle Crystal
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Gondola candleholder produced by Colle. Never used, MIB.    
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Mandruzzato Vintage Emerald Green, Purple Faceted Glass Bowl Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Murano glass faceted square bowl has jewel tone colors of luscious emerald green and the purple center. The sides are semi faceted paddled and the 4 corners are an angled. Great as is as a beautiful Italian Murano glass object...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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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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