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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 8
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 of...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 1
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...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Italian modern transparent and yellow glass glasses by Venini, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern transparent and yellow glass glasses by Venini, 1990s Set of six glasses with a round base in transparent glass with a yellow glass profile. Produced by Venini in 1990...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Steel Blue by Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Nail Varnish, a black red glass sculpture with platinum by Asa Jungnelius
Located in London, GB
'Nail Varnish' is an oversized sculptural version of its functional counterpart by the Swedish artist Asa Jungnelius for Kosta Boda. Monumental in scale, this hand-blown artwork in b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Glass

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Platinum

Set of Four Glass Tumbler Modern Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of four tumblers in handblown crystal. The glasses are hand-engraved with a modern decor all around. The tumblers come in four charming colors yellow,...
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2010s German Modern Glass

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Crystal

Fine Murano Handblown Vases by Davide Salvadore
Located in Long Island City, NY
Davide Salvadore - Unique piece made of hand-blown glass canes and partial battuto surface. Signed.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

A Fine Contemporary Murano Glass Vase by Andrea Zilio
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unique Murano vase of blow glass worked freely by hand with intersection of colored glass rods by Andrea Zilio. Signed.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Carl Auböck Jug and Three Glasses
Located in London, GB
Vintage set of one jug and three small glasses by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, circa 1950. Every piece of the set is made of handblown glass; every small glass has a 2,5 cm wide stripe o...
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1950s Danish Vintage Modern Glass

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Brass

Glass Vase with Modern Decor Handblown Sofina Porzellan Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Handblown crystal vase with hand-carved bubble design in six colors. The rim up and down of the vase is coloured in one color and the middle part comes in clear crystal. The round bu...
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2010s German Modern Glass

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Crystal

Country Style Set of Six Glass Tumbler Handblown Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of six tumbler in hand blown crystal. The glasses are hand-engraved with a modern decor all around. The tumblers come in six charming colors yellow, turqoise, blue, green, purple...
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2010s German Modern Glass

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Crystal

A Fine Italian Hand blown Murano Vase by Andrea Zilio
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unique piece made of hand-blown glass worked freely by hand with Intersection of colored glass rods by Andrea Zilio. Signed.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern 3 Piece Dresser Cologne Bottle Set
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 3 piece set of dresser bottles with silver tops from Czechoslovakia c.1960. In excellent condition with minimal wear, unpolished. Sold and pri...
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1960s Czech Vintage Modern Glass

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Silver

Three 1950s Venini Spiraling Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
A set of three spiraling clear-glass obelisks with red flame-like intrusions by Venini. All bearing faint acid-etched stamps that date them to the 1950s. They are 17, 14 1/4, and 14...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Handblown Glass Tree Head "Fall" Sculpture
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful handblown glass tree head "Fall".
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2010s Modern Glass

Italian Handblown Pelican
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A fabulous hand blown Italian pelican. Great detail and excellent craftsmanship.
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1990s Modern Glass

Paf Italy by Lino Tagliapietra Design in Years 82 Bowl in Glass Signed Dated
Located in Biella, IT
Paf Italy by Lino Tagliapietra in years '82 bowl in glass signed and dated Measure 11 inches diameter x 2.5" high, in perfect condition A.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Murano Glass Lovers Sculpture Signed Schiavon, Italy, 2012
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Murano glass lovers sculpture signed Schiavon. Italy, 2012.
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano blown glass contemporary pendant light design by Peter Marino for VENINI
Located in murano, IT
PARALLELO 893.76 Peter Marino’s work is notoriously provocative. The Rotondo, Cilindro, and Parallelo lamps are no exception: using the “Fasce” technique, the artist hot-works colour...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Glasses and Bottle in Murano Glass by Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Milan, Italy
Set of six glasses and bottle in pulegoso glass designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte in 1940. The dimensions of the bottle are H 22 cm x W 14 cm x D 6 cm Biography Design...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Fuso Tall Glass by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Fuso tall glass by Ries Dimensions: D 9.5 x H 12 cm Materials: crystal Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focused on product an...
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2010s Argentine Modern Glass

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Crystal

12 Venetian Goblets w/ White Cane Twist Stems Gold Inclusions
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A lovely set of 12 hand blown tall and elegant wine goblets. The bowl and foot are embellished with gold leaf and the tall stems are composed of white twisted canes which are a subtl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Glass object. Pink Curls
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pink hand blown glass object with black and white striped curls attached. Hand blown in Amsterdam.
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Unique Jewelry Box by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique jewelry box by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 90 cm Materials: Handblown glass Also available in ivory and light grey The Moire coll...
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2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini
Located in murano, IT
ROTONDO 893.50 Peter Marino’s work is notoriously provocative. The Rotondo, Cilindro, and Parallelo lamps are no exception: using the “Fasce” technique, the artist hot-works coloure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Unique Harvest Graal Blue and Black Glass Vase by Tiina Sarapu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique harvest Graal blue and black glass vase by Tiina Sarapu 2018 Dimensions: H 28 cm Materials: Glass Glass in my works signifies the world between opaque and translucent, visible and invisible, material and immaterial, real and unreal. It is a world of shady shapes, exciting and elusive. I studied glass art in Estonian Academy of Arts in 1990–1996. I have been working for the Department of Glass Art at the Estonian Academy of Arts as a teacher and technician, from 2003 to 2017 as an associate professor. I have taken part in several exhibitions, conferences, symposiums and workshops since 1994 both in Estonia and abroad. I have earned attention at several international contests of glass art. My works are owned by several institutions and collectors. I also received the honourable nomination for the title of “Recognized Glass Artist of Estonia 2004-2005” and the annual Kristjan Raud...
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2010s Estonian Modern Glass

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Glass

Modernist Two-Tiered Circular Brass and Glass Sculptural Centerpiece Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful sculptural centerpiece serving or display piece for any dining table or buffet is two-tiered. The solid brass pegs or legs attach each piece of glass. Pieces of sculpt...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Glass

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Brass

Pair of English Antique Glass Ship Decanters with Stoppers
Located in London, GB
Pair of English antique glass ship decanters with stoppers. English, Early 20th Century Measures: Height 24cm, diameter 18cm A pair of very Fine English antique...
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Early 20th Century English Modern Glass

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Glass

Glass object. Thorn Lace Vase, Inspiration African Jug and Textile Lace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hand blown white glass with grey thread-glass. Engraved top, grey thread-glass applied free handed while hot. Made in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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2010s Dutch Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian Modern Transparent Spherical Glass Vase with Rhomboidal Motifs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Transparent glass vase, 1980s Spherical vase in transparent glass and printed with rhomboidal motifs. Edge with irregular finish. 1980s Good condition Measures in cm 29 x ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Stölzle-oberglas, Austria, 11 Vienna Vases in Clear Art Glass, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stölzle-Oberglas, Austria. 11 Vienna vases in clear art glass. 1980s. Largest measures: 25 x 7 cm. In excellent condition.
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1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Touch-Me 1.0 Handmade Murano Glass Vase by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Touch-me 1.0 Murano glass vase by Matteo Silverio, 2019 Dimensions: Approximate 15 x 30 x 50 cm Materials: Murano glass All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colo...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Inside the Wood Sculpted Murano Glass Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Inside the wood sculpted Murano glass vase by PAOLO MARCOLONGO 2018 Dimensions: 42.2 x 16.1 x 16.6 cm Materials: Murano glass, iron Born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art ...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Iron

Submerged Murano Glass Sculpture by Antonio Da Ros for CENEDESE, 1960s
Located in Vicenza, VI
Work of the designer Antonio Da Ros for the CENEDESE glassworks, made of Murano glass through the submerged glass cabinet, datable to the 1960s. The work is part of the collection d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture King Lion
Located in Murano, VE
King lion, is a blown glass created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass. A comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely handmade, offering...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Large French Crystal Swan
Located in Bellport, NY
Beautifully designed, this large leaded crystal Mid-Century French swan.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Pair of English Glass Spiral-Twisted Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
Pair of English glass spiral-twisted candlesticks English, early 20th century Measures: height 25cm, diameter 11cm Made in England in the early part of the twentieth century, th...
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Early 20th Century English Modern Glass

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Glass

Glass object. Net Bird - Handblown copper glass and clear net glass attached.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Handblown copper glass with clear & black network top. Blown at glasblazerij Leerdam, Leerdam - Netherlands. Bird inspiration. Process: > The bottom part is made of copper coloured ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Unique Glass Vase by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass vase by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 25 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire...
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2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi Notsjo Charger c1980
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading :Oiva Toikka Nuutajarvi Notsjo Charger c1980 Origin : Finland Bowl Features : Control bubles throughout orange and blue glass of varying shades. Marks : Signed to base Type :...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Serapè White Handmade Murano Glass by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Serapè handmade white Murano glass by Matteo Silverio, 2018 Dimensions: 100 x 30 x 0.8 cm Materials: Murano glass All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colors, pat...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Touch-Me 2.0 Handmade Murano Glass Vase by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Touch-me 1.0 Murano glass vase by Matteo Silverio, 2020 Dimensions: Approximate 10 x 15 x 30 cm Materials: Murano glass made with "new" glass All the objects are 100% handmade ...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Nizioleti Handmade Murano Glass by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Nizioleti handmade Murano glass by Matteo Silverio, 2019 Dimensions: 360 x 320 mm / 12 triangles Materials: Murano glass All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colo...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Sommerso Floriform Bowl c1965
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Murano glass Sommerso floriform bowl Date : c1965 Origin : Murano, Italy Bowl Features : Floriform with deep blue and emerald glass Type : Lead Size : 13cm height, 24cm max...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Pair of Baccarat Vega Wine Glasses with Sapphire Blue Bowls
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Pair of Baccarat Vega wine glasses with sapphire blue bowls Period : Modern Origin : Baccarat, France Colour : Saphire blue bowls with clear stems and feet Bowl : Round fu...
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2010s French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Fuso Short Glass by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Fuso short glass by Ries Dimensions: D9.5 x H6.7 cm Materials: Crystal Also available: Fuso tall & fuso vase. Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focus...
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2010s Argentine Modern Glass

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Crystal

Large Mdina Glass Charger by Olivia Said
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Large Mdina glass Charger by Olivia Said Date : Dated 06 Origin : Mdina, Malta Bowl Features :Asymetric rim with polychrome swirled glass and control bubbles Marks : Mdina ...
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Early 2000s Maltese Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Katsura Murano Glass Sculpture by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Katsura Murano glass sculpture by Paolo Marcolongo 2016 Dimensions: 19.0 x 18.0 x 15.0 cm Materials: Murano glass, iron Born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art High School ...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Iron

Salvador Ysart Paperweight Spaced Millefiori c1950
By Salvador Ysart
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Salvador Ysart Paperweight Space Millefiori c1950 Date : c1950 Origin : Scotland Features : Large concentric millefiori canes in a two row concentric set up on a lilac gro...
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1950s British Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Unique Glass Juicer by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Glass Juicer by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 6.5 x H 11 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire c...
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2010s French Modern Glass

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Glass

Unique Glass Carafe by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique glass carafe by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 80 x H 22 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available. The Moire collection is the result of a ...
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2010s French Modern Glass

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Glass

Glass Object, Pink Oval Ball with Curls
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blown in Amsterdam - The Netherlands.
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Carnival Collection Murano Glass Vase by Archimede Seguso for Seguso, 1980 s
Located in Vicenza, VI
The vase in question is an elegant piece belonging to the "Carnival" collection of the well-known glassmaker Seguso Murano. The "Carnival" collection was created between 1987 and 198...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Set of Glasses and Carafe in Murano Glass by Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Milan, Italy
Set of six glasses and bottle in pulegoso glass designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte in 1940. The dimensions of the carafe are H 30 cm x Diameter 18 cm. Biography Designe...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Unique Harvest Graal Blue Glass Vase by Tiina Sarapu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique harvest Graal blue and black glass vase by Tiina Sarapu, 2018 Dimensions: H 27 cm Materials: Glass Glass in my works signifies the world between opaque and translucent, visible and invisible, material and immaterial, real and unreal. It is a world of shady shapes, exciting and elusive. I studied glass art in Estonian Academy of Arts in 1990-1996. I have been working for the Department of Glass Art at the Estonian Academy of Arts as a teacher and technician, from 2003 to 2017 as an associate professor. I have taken part in several exhibitions, conferences, symposiums and workshops since 1994 both in Estonia and abroad. I have earned attention at several international contests of glass art. My works are owned by several institutions and collectors. I also received the honourable nomination for the title of “Recognized Glass Artist of Estonia 2004-2005” and the annual Kristjan Raud...
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2010s Estonian Modern Glass

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Glass

Unique Black Harvest Glass Vase by Tiina Sarapu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique black harvest glass vase by Tiina Sarapu 2018 Dimensions: H 23 cm Materials: Glass Glass in my works signifies the world between opaque and translucent, visible and invisible, material and immaterial, real and unreal. It is a world of shady shapes, exciting and elusive. I studied glass art in Estonian Academy of Arts in 1990–1996. I have been working for the Department of Glass Art at the Estonian Academy of Arts as a teacher and technician, from 2003 to 2017 as an associate professor. I have taken part in several exhibitions, conferences, symposiums and workshops since 1994 both in Estonia and abroad. I have earned attention at several international contests of glass art. My works are owned by several institutions and collectors. I also received the honourable nomination for the title of “Recognized Glass Artist of Estonia 2004-2005” and the annual Kristjan Raud...
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2010s Estonian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Unique Carafe and Glass by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 unique carafe and glass by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Carafe: Ø 80 x H 22 cm Glass: Ø 75 x H 12.5 cm Materials: Handblown gla...
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2010s French Modern Glass

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Glass

Unique Egg-Cup by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique egg-cup by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 5 x H 4 cm Materials: Handblown glass The Moire collection is the result of a work on optical and transparency effects....
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2010s French Modern Glass

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Glass

Glass object. Marble Beydik, Hand Blown Object, African Ceramic Inspiration.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hand blown glass object. Burnt amber glass powder applied to amber glass, while hot. Polished marble glass attached to the burnt powdered glass also while ...
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Unique Harvest Graal Brown Glass Vase by Tiina Sarapu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Harvest Graal brown glass vase by Tiina Sarapu, 2018 Dimensions: H 30 cm Materials: Glass Glass in my works signifies the world between o...
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2010s Estonian Modern Glass

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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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