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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Vanità Hand Blown Glass Sculpture Twisted Rigadin Fly Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Vanità Tazza Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Unique Piece In the Vanità Tazza, Simone Crestani reflects on the delicate interplay between beauty and impermanence. Cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Glass vase Floris meydam Netherlands 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
In 2018, the National Glass Museum Leerdam The cavity creates a reflection within the vase, making the patterns appear to change when you view them from a different angle.
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1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Rosenthal Crystal Paper Bag Glass Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
This textural lead crystal glass vintage vase is Rosenthal from the Studio Line Germany. It is the paper bag form in crystal. The play of light from the surface forms are beautiful. ...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Igor Balbi Murano Pauly Venice Pair of Turtoise Murano Glass Goblets
By Pauly Co., Igor Balbi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Two collector's goblet. The finesse and details of his pieces are excellent. See the photos. Finish is different. One has a sort of feather patter and has aquamarine light transparency. The other is darker and from outside the cup might look black but against the light shows it's beauty Young Igor Balbi is a world wide known glass artist. He developed his finish and teaches at Corning Museum. Belongs to the new generation of Lume artist, starting from Cesare Toffolo, Lucio Bubacco and Vittorio...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 6, Baccarat "Bambous" Shell Form Crystal Place Card Holders
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 6, Baccarat "Bambous" Shell Form Crystal Place Card Holders
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20th Century French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

New Light, 2 Australian Art Glass Sculpture Panels by Kirstie Rea, 2004
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Australian art glass sculpture by Kirstie Rea. Entitled 'New Light'. 2 Kiln formed and wheel cut glass panels. Bearing an etched signature ...
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Early 2000s Australian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Black and White Art Glass Vase in the Venini Style
Located in New York, NY
A striking black and white 'handkerchief' art glass vase or vessel in the style of 20th century Italian designer, Venini. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimensions: 6" depth x 5.5" height. - Other white art glass vases shown available separately. - Black cocktail table shown search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314224058842 - Italian glass...
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Early 2000s Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Riccio model vase, Venini production, Designer Gae Aulenti
Located in Busnago, IT
Some objects rely on contrast rather than complexity. The 'Riccio' vase by Gae Aulenti for Venini, designed in 2006, exemplifies this approach—merging sculptural form with refined te...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Glass Cups Designed by George Sowden for Bodum 1980s
Located in Debrecen, HU
These glass cups with distinctive stainless steel holders were designed by British designer George Sowden for Bodum around 1987. They represent the Memphis Design movement of the 198...
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1980s Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Steel

Set of 60 Modernist Etched Crystal Glasses by Stuart with Neoclassical Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of 60 glasses were realized by the renowned British maker, Stuart, in England during the latter half of the 20th Century. The set features 12 of the following piece...
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20th Century English Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Collection of Six Glass Multicolored Paperweights
Located in London, GB
These glass paperweights are wonderful decorative pieces which will make perfect desk accessories or collectables. The paperweights are all slightly different in their shape and ...
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20th Century French Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Italian Murano Glass Attributed Hollow Blown Amber Glass Turtle
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Modern Italian Murano attributed hollow blown glass turtle dating from the latter 20th century. The turtle has an amber glass body with a molded scale pat...
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20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Piastra Art Glass Sculpture by Leonardo Cimolin for Berengo Collection Murano
Located in London, GB
"Piastra" a unique art glass block sculpture on a black enamelled metal pedestal by artist Leonardo Cimolin executed in Murano for the Berengo Collect...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Green Mottled Murano Art Glass Vase, Italian Organic Modern Manner of Cenedese
Located in Miami, FL
A striking Murano art glass vase, crafted in Italy and designed in the manner of Cenedese, known for its expressive use of color and softly rounded organic forms. The vase features a...
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20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial set Italian Murano pear fruit and egg decorative art glass bookends or decorative objects with a controlled bubble design in th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Four English Engraved and Cut Glass Ship s Decanters
Located in London, GB
Set of four English engraved and cut glass ship's decanters. English, Early 20th century. Measures: Height 24cm, diameter 18cm. In a set of two closely matching pairs, these charming glass decanters are wonderful antique pieces with which to store and serve spirits and liqueurs, having been crafted in the early part of the twentieth century in England. Two of them are engraved 'Outward Bound...
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Early 20th Century English Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Champagne or Cocktail Coupe Glasses
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of three (3) vintage blown glass art glass cocktail or Champagne coupe glasses in Emerald green, chartreuse green and purple/aubergine with...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Champagne or Cocktail Coupe Glasses
Champagne or Cocktail Coupe Glasses
$540 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Murano Signed Salviati Optical Black, White Matt Glass Object Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage 1980's Murano signed Salviati hand blown matt glass object and or sculpture are black and white abstract stripes of wave with different widths. It is a sculpture and cou...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Glass Twist Sculpture by Maslach
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful art glass twist sculpture by Steven Maslach, circa 1987. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks, measures 3.75"D x 10.5"...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Tulip Liqueur Glass by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Liqueur glass made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

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...
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20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Caithness Glass Paperweight Elixir No. 189/500, Scotland Circa 1980s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a glass paperweight named "Elixir", limited edition 189/500, by Caithness Glass, Scotland, made after 1970 in the last quarter of the 20th Century. This is a very attractiv...
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20th Century Scottish Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

fferrone Czech Contemporary Dearborn Medium Aperitif Glass Finger Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn medium glass bowl The handmade Czech contemporary medium glass bowl is perfect for snacks during cocktail hour, candies, catchall, or even in the bathroom as a vessel for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Collection of Blue and Green Studio Glass Vases
Located in Greenwich, CT
Assortment of blue and green Mdina glass vases, made in Malta in the 1960s and 70s under the direction of founder Michael Harris, an English artist who established the Mdina glasswor...
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1960s Maltese Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Minimal Clear Revolution Rocks or Martini Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution rocks and martini, set of two Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure e...
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2010s Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian Attributed Stylish Corroso Amber Glass Signed Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Italian attributed art glass amber yellow satin corroso design vase of simple rounded globular shape signed to base and dating from the 20th century. The hand blown va...
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20th Century European Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

"Cinese" Large Italian Art Glass Vase by Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
"Cinese" large Italian art glass vase by Paolo Venini. Cased glass in clear, white and gray. Signed: Venini Italia 84.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Goblet by Giovanni Dalla Fina in 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Murano Glass Goblet by Giovanni Dalla Fina An exquisite and unique Murano glass goblet, a masterpiece of craftsmanship created in the 1980s by the esteemed Italian artisan, Giovan...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Gold, Gold Leaf

Glass Parrot-Shaped Sculpture, Dino Martens, Venice, Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956
Located in Milano, IT
Parrot-shaped sculpture Psitaccus Dino Martens (1894 - 1970) Vetreria Artistica Rag. Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956 It measures 9.055 inches in height x 4.13 in x 5.90 in (23 cm, 10.5 cm x 15 cm) It weighs 1.997 lb (906 g) State of conservation: intact. The small glass sculpture...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Cenedese Murano White-Scavo Decanter Bottle with Ball Stopper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cenedese murano white-scavo decanter bottle with ball stopper. Italy, circa 1980s. We are pleased to offer this large and sculptural (attributed) Cenedese Murano White-Scavo Deca...
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20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

fferrone Set of Two Contemporary Czech Minimal Bessho Tumbler Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary Czech glass set includes two Bessho Tumblers Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Ritagli model vase, Venini production, Designer Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Busnago, IT
This work by Fulvio Bianconi stems from the most innovative glassmaking technique in the 1900s: thin rectangular strips of glass are placed one on top of the other and then hand-appl...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Venini Style
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano art glass 'handkerchief' vase in the style of Venini, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. This is a finely handcrafted Murano art glass vase in clear/transparent...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Green Coloured Glass Vase, Signed by Winnowski, Biot, France, 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Created and signed by Raymond Winnowski in Biot, France. This artist is know as one of the masters of creative glass blowing, creating bubbles captured in glass. This piece is in per...
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1990s French Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Mandruzzato Vintage Red, Blue Sommerso Diamond Faceted Geode Glass Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This stellar substantial vintage Italian Murano diamond faceted sommerso caviar geode bowl has the flat cut polished top. It is the work of Alessandro Mandruzzato from the 1970s. It ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 6 of 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extremely rare set of glass goblets. There are 12 and this is the listing if someone is interested in the set of 6. The cup and foot base are in cobalt blue. This style of cup is wh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Venini Bolle Glass Vase in Pink and White by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bolle Glass vase series, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1966. Iconic masterpieces available in 5 different shapes. Indoor use only....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary set of Six Champagne Coupes
Located in Chicago, IL
May Coupe of the May Collection is a classic champagne glass with a modern silhouette. Designed for and named after Ferrone’s favorite month of the year, when the season transitions ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

CAITHNESS - High Seas - Blue Swirl Glass Paperweight - U.K. - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
CAITHNESS (Manufacturer) - High Seas (Collection) - H87830 (Identification Number) - Vintage art glass paperweight - striking design - si...
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Late 20th Century Scottish Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Waterford Crystal Set of 9 Modernist Glass Wine Goblets
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 9 crystal glass wine goblets manufactured by Waterford Crystal. Etched signature on bottom of each glass. A unique modernist statement with an artistic design that also make...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Emerald Green Art Glass Ball Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Emerald green art glass ball sphere, in the modern style, with a tropical grass or palm-like design, circa late-20th century. Piece is a ...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Highball Large Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn large / highball glasses, set of two Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings, Dearborn will enrich any occasion. It inverts tradition with intricate detail on the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Venini Opalino Large Apple Green Milk White Inside Glass Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Prezioso Tris Gold Leafed Hand Blown Glass Goblets and Ewer Deco
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the stunning Contemporary 'Prezioso Tris' Gold Leafed Hand Blown Glass Goblets and Ewer, a breathtaking set by the acclaimed Italia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Tom Philabaum Art Glass Vase from "Handbuilt" Series, 1987
By Tom Philabaum
Located in Hanover, MA
Art glass vase by Tom Philabaum from his "Handbuilt" series, circa 1987. Tom Philabaum received a B.A. in Art and Education from Southern Illinois University in 1969, and then joined the innovative Glass Program at the University of Wisconsin studying under Harvey Littleton. He completed a Master’s degree in 1973 before moving to Tucson, where he built his own glass-blowing studio, and earned an M.F.A. in ceramics from the University of Arizona. He has been a working artist since that time, as well as starting Philabaum Glass Gallery in 1982, where he has curated exhibitions ever since. Handbuilt Series 1987 – 2007 This series was born out of Tom’s long...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Grappa Glass
Located in Milan, IT
This elegantly shapes glass was designed specifically to elevate the bouquet and flavor of grappa. Its sophisticated silhouette will create a surprisingly striking and elegant figure...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Silver

Grappa Glass
Grappa Glass
$1,060 / item
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

Materials

Blown Glass

Multi-Color Heavy Murano Glass Sommerso Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Contemporary Murano glass vase in Sommerso style with thick, clear glass casing over rich swirled shades of amethyst, gold and sapphire with gold inclusions. Unknown maker - unsigned.
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

fferrone Set of Two Contemporary Handcrafted Clear Czech glass Whiskey Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
RARE WHISKEY GLASS - set of two The Rare Glass concentrates on presentation and experience. Commissioned by The Macallan for the launch of its Rare Cask Scotch, Rare is a technical ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Sunrise Sunset Cup 5 Handblown Glass Tumbler
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

Materials

Blown Glass

Jan Benda, Krystyna Glass, Iridescent Studio Glass Vase, Canada, circa 2000
By Jan Benda
Located in Chatham, ON
Jan Benda - Krystyna glass - Canadian iridescent studio glass double gourd vase - fine quality with excellent iridescence - signed on the base - Canada (British Columbia) - circa 200...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Toni Zuccheri Murano Vase for VeArt, Italy, 1970
Located in Milan, IT
Toni Zuccheri Murano vase for VeArt. Italy, 1970. Blown Murano glass with inclusions.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

fferrone Rare Presenter Set with Four Contemporary Whiskey Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Includes one rare presenter and four rare whiskey glasses Inspired by the pleasures of fine whisky, the rare presenter, by gentner design, elevates the experience through the art of presentation. The suspended tray with a unique handle allows it to be carried with one hand and prevents spillage of the rare glasses which are by ferrone. Material • borosilicate glass and tarnished brass type...
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2010s Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Brass

Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron 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

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Champagne Flute Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori champagne flute glasses, set of two As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Champagne Flute glasses are a p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Salviati Murano Italian Trailed Design Black White Art Glass Vase, 1997
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Italian art glass vase of tall oval cylindrical shape made by Salviati on the Island of Murano and dated 1997. Started in 1859 by Antonio Salviati the company is renow...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

1960s Flavio Poli Design for Seguso Design Glass Submerged Vase
Located in Biella, IT
Flavio Poli for Seguso design vase glass years 1955 submerged glass vase Perfect condition a, very rare.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

fferrone Eight Contemporary Minimal Clear Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes eight clear minimal Revolution Champagne Flute Glasses. Strikingly modern in form, the double ended contemporary Revolution Collection is handcrafted in the Czec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Borek Sipek Whimsical Red Blown Glass Serving Dish
Located in Milan, IT
Borek Sipek whimsical red blown glass serving dish Signed Borek Sipek.
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1990s 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.

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