What is Sommerso art glass?

Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is MCM art glass?

MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.

Is art glass valuable?

Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.

What does glass mean in art?

In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.

What is the art of making glass called?

The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.

Is stained glass Art Nouveau?

Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.

Are stained glass windows Art Deco?

Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?

One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Glass Cylinder Art

Cylindrical Lantern

Cylinder Lantern

Brass Cylinder Chandelier

Cylindrical Glass Vase

Cylindrical Sculpture

Glass Sculpture Chihuly

Cylinder Coffee Table

Black Cylinder Vase

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Two Pairs of Cylinders Pulegoso Sconces, Murano, Seguso VA Style, circa 1980

$4,800

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconces

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of half cylinder Murano glass Art Deco style wall sconces. Clear graniglia glass with Art

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconces

$2,800

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconces

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of half cylinder Murano glass Art Deco style wall sconces. Amber graniglia glass with Art Deco

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconces

$2,800

Stunning Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Aachen, NRW

Fantastic mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Art Glass

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s

$1,483

Stunning Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Aachen, NRW

Fantastic mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Art Glass

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s

$2,195

Modern French Footed Frosted Glass Vase with Floral Motifs by Le Verre Français

By Le Verre Francais

Located in North Miami, FL

cylindrical art glass vase features a sophisticated tapered silhouette. It has a gentle flare at its

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Modern French Footed Frosted Glass Vase with Floral Motifs by Le Verre Français

$1,700

Pair of Large 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

checked by a qualified electrician. Minor chipping around the top and bottom of the glass cylinders

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Large 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights

$8,831

Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Studio Cylinder Vase

By Rosenthal

Located in Alhambra, CA

Tall and slender vase etched with a playful swirl pattern. Etched signature on bottom side. Measures: 2.5" diameter x 9.5" height.

Category

20th Century German Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Studio Cylinder Vase

$100

Pink Glass Cylinder Sculpture

Located in Richmond, VA

Stunning, pink glass cylinder sculpture with a textured finished. Made in Murano, Italy. Signed on

Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pink Glass Cylinder Sculpture

$550

Pair of French Art Deco Cylinder Glass Wall Sconces

Located in Fairfax, VA

Pair of French Art Deco handmade brushed iron and cylinder glass wall sconces. 1light 60 watt max.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Art Deco Cylinder Glass Wall Sconces

$1,400

Pair of Art Deco Milk Glass Cylinder Hanging Lights

Located in Miami, FL

Fantastic white cylinder diffuser that is 2 feet long and provides a phenomenal down light as well

Category

Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Milk Glass Cylinder Hanging Lights

$14,500

Pair of Cylindrical Glass Wall Sconces, German, 1930s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of blackened metal wall sconces, looped arms holding a cylindrical opaque glass element

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cylindrical Glass Wall Sconces, German, 1930s

$1,600

Amber Cylinder Vase

Located in Richmond, VA

Beautiful blown glass vase in amber with a soft green lip wrap and applied decoration, signed on

Category

Early 2000s Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Amber Cylinder Vase

$350

Set of Five Swedish Drinking Glasses Within a Cylindrical Leather Case

Located in New York, NY

Set of five Swedish drinking glasses within a cylindrical leather case 19th century Amazing to

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Art Glass

Set of Five Swedish Drinking Glasses Within a Cylindrical Leather Case

$1,200 / set

Pair of Vintage Etched Glass Cylinder French Lamps, circa 1950

Located in Houston, TX

Lucite base giving them a modern update. Each glass cylinder features a beautiful design of both

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Etched Glass Cylinder French Lamps, circa 1950

$2,634

1970s Italian Art Glass Ceiling Light

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1970s ceiling light, crafted of six Murano art glass cylindrical shades, suspended from a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Art Glass Ceiling Light

$3,500

1960s F.Fabbian Murano art glass and brass two-light table lamp glass base.

By F. Fabbian

Located in Caprino Veronese, VR

design is attributable to F.Fabbian. The lamp consists of a solid brass base, a cylindrical Murano art

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960s F.Fabbian Murano art glass and brass two-light table lamp glass base.

$516

Art Deco Lamp by Costebelle

Located in Fairfax, VA

Modern cylinder Art Deco glass lamp with hand made iron base by Costebelle.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Lamp by Costebelle

$1,250

Tom Corbin Alexandra Floor Torchiere

By Tom Corbin

Located in San Francisco, CA

natural patina. The light has a art glass cylindrical shade.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tom Corbin Alexandra Floor Torchiere

$2,999

Rare Arts Crafts Figural Lantern, circa 1905

Located in Portland, OR

elements. The wavy lantern cap, cylindrical art-glass shade, and dart-shaped finial conspire to add more

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Arts Crafts Figural Lantern, circa 1905

$900

Cylindrical Sommerso Bowl in Blue and Clear Glass Saara Hopea, Finland, 1964

By Saara Hopea-Untracht

Located in New York, NY

Saara Hopea for Nuutajarvi-Nottsjo, Finland Sommerso bowl in blue and pale gray glass, 1964

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Cylindrical Sommerso Bowl in Blue and Clear Glass Saara Hopea, Finland, 1964

$650

DALE CHIHULY Rare ORIGINAL HAND BLOWN GLASS Soft Cylinder Artwork Signed macchia

By Dale Chihuly

Located in Bloomington, MN

: Here is a fabulous and high quality, Dale Chihuly Original Glass Soft Cylinder composed of a stunning

Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Dale Chihuly
DALE CHIHULY Rare ORIGINAL HAND BLOWN GLASS Soft Cylinder Artwork Signed macchia, 1980

$9,495

Art Deco Lyfa Cylinder Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

By Lyfa

Located in Copenhagen, DK

patinated brass glass holders. Rare cylinder shaped opaline layer by layer glass with surface in caffe latte

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Lyfa Cylinder Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

$248

Set of Four Art Deco Murano Glass Cylinder Boxes, Venini, 1930

By Venini

Located in London, GB

A set of four Italian designed Art Deco cylinder boxes in Murano glasses depicting horse and rider

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Four Art Deco Murano Glass Cylinder Boxes, Venini, 1930

$1,643

French Art Deco Lalique Glass "Roger" Cylindrical Powder Box and Cover

By Lalique

Located in Brooklyn, NY

French Art Deco Lalique glass "Roger" cylindrical powder box and cover, the bi-colored top of clear

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco Lalique Glass "Roger" Cylindrical Powder Box and Cover

$1,000

Five Blue and Green Cylindrical Glass Vases, Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark

By Per Lutken for Holmegaard

Located in New York, NY

Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark. 1. Cylinder vase in yallow-green, 1961. Measures: Height 9

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Five Blue and Green Cylindrical Glass Vases, Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark

$800

1960s Per Lutkin Holmegaard Art Glass Vase, Denmark

By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard

Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba

A gorgeous cylindrical art glass bud vase from 1962 by Per Lutkin for Holmegaard of Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Per Lutkin Holmegaard Art Glass Vase, Denmark

$300

Reggiani 1970s retro Italian cylinder table/desk lamp (32h x16x13cm) Lena S373.

By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani

Located in Firenze, FI

1970s original Reggiani retro mid-century modern cylinder table lamp Vivid blue coated steel parts

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Reggiani 1970s retro Italian cylinder table/desk lamp (32h x16x13cm) Lena S373.

$231

French Art Deco Glass Chandelier with Cylindrical Glass Center and Nickel Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful French Art Deco glass chandelier features a cylindrical glass center with six demi

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

French Art Deco Glass Chandelier with Cylindrical Glass Center and Nickel Frame

$15,000

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Glass Cylinder Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of glass cylinder art available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and art glass. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of glass cylinder art, we have 62 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of glass cylinder art bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of glass cylinder art that is appealing in its simplicity, but Glashütte Limburg, Atelier Jean Perzel and Murano produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Glass Cylinder Art?

Prices for a piece of glass cylinder art start at $221 and top out at $62,500 with the average selling for $1,792.

Questions About Glass Cylinder Art

What is Sommerso art glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is MCM art glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.
Is art glass valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.
What does glass mean in art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.
What is the art of making glass called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.
Is stained glass Art Nouveau?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
Are stained glass windows Art Deco?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.