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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Murano Large Art Glass Floor Vase, Unstamped
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano large art glass floor vase, unstamped. In perfect condition. Measures: 56 cm.
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20th Century Modern Glass

Blue Chalice with Murano Glass and 24-Carat Gold, 1980s, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian blue chalice with Murano glass and 24-carat gold, 1980s. This elegant Venetian chalice was entirely handmade with blown Murano glass, in a beautiful blue color and a particu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Gold

New Modern Cup in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Michele Chiossi STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Cup in Green Guatemala Marble. Size: 5.5 x 6 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Kadomatsu Cup, Jap Vegetation Collection by Michele Chiossi, Sculptor born in Tuscany. Made in Ita...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Marble

Vintage Murano Alessandro Mandruzzato Sommerso Glass Geode Bowl Green, Amber
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage labeled Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano blown glass thick walled bowl is in sommerso form. It is a geode bowl that is large and heavy from the 70's. The colors range from ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Jack in the Pulpit Floral Style Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Fine vintage Jack in the pulpit iridescent art glass vase, possibly by Heron Glass or Czech and dating from the 20th century. The vase has an amethyst tint and is hand blown with a t...
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20th Century British Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Jack in the Pulpit Floral Style Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Fine vintage Jack in the pulpit iridescent art glass vase, possibly by Heron Glass or Czech and dating from the 20th century. The vase has an amethyst tint and is hand blown with a t...
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20th Century British Modern Glass

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Blown 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

Contemporary Hand Blown Glass "Suiseki Tea Cups" Stone Water Nature Elegant Tiny
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Suiseki Tea Cups, a pair of exquisite hand-blown glass creations by the talented Simone Crestani. These captivating tea cups are cherished piec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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

fferrone Contemporary Decanter with two Wine Glasses
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 ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Ikat Blue Glass Tumblers - Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Ikat patterns are an integral part of our colorful world, celebrating the beauty of this timeless textile technique. Inspired by its rich heritage, we’ve transformed some of our most...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Serpentine Snake Martini Glass Liquor Cocktail Animal
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A stunning hand-blown creation by Simone Crestani, the Serpentine Martini Glass is a remarkable piece from the Serpentine Collection, blending artistry...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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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

fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Glass Boyd Bedside Carafe with Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Bedside carafe pitcher with one small glass The clear Czech contemporary boyd glass bedside carafe pitcher with top and small glass is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluting. Modern yet retro, the bedside water bottle...
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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

Contemporary Hand Blown Alchemica Wine Glass Red White Liquor Bar Bubbles Chic
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Alchemica Wine Glass, a stunning hand-blown creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite glass is a standout piece from the innovative Alchemica Collection, where traditional wine drinking is transformed into a delightful art form. The Alchemica Wine Glass draws inspiration from the captivating world of chemical laboratory glassware...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Set of Two Czech Contemporary Bessho Tall / Collins Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Bessho tall glass - set of two Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are the evenings we spend with good friends. The Bessho Collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Alfredo Barbini Rare" Inciso" Murano Glass Bowl/Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice technique of hand carved parallel lines in a thick sasso glass shape with a yellow inside and top and bottom shine polished. Similar sample can b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 7
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

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 4.5" x W 3.5" x D 3.5"   Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidosco...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 4
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 4" x W 5" x D 3.5"   Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope o...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Margot Champagne Coupe Glasses Handcrafted Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot champagne coupe, set of two The Margot champagne glass coupe is a contemporary glassware set which is handcrafted without the use of molds, made one by one by master craftsme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Seguso, Large Murano Glass, Corroso, Uranium Leaded Box /Jar Attb Flavio Poli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modern vintage green glow glass, in this leaded box/jar. Attributed to Flavio Poli.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass, Murano 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

Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry 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

Signed Maurice Heaton Abstract Glass Bowl or Plate Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This most unusual signed glass bowl or plate by Maurice Heaton is vintage and from the 60's. The pattern and color of abstractions of green against b...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 8
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

Murano Glass Drink or Vase Set, Murano Italy by v. Nason C.
Located in Ross, CA
New Murano blown glass vase and six glasses / small vases made in Italy in the 1990's by V. Nason & C. Created by master glassmakers with traditional techniques The vase is pink and...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Murano Venini Style Pair of Mushroom-Shaped Opal Glass Spiral Lamps
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Icon...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Vintage 20th Century European Crystal Glass Flower Floral Vase
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage 20th Century European Crystal Glass Flower Floral Vase Continental Crystal 20th Century Dimensions: H x D: 25.5cm x 12.5cm Expertly crafted from crystal, this vintage flo...
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20th Century Modern Glass

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Crystal

11 Krosno Thor Svend Jensen Crystal Wine Water Goblets Glasses 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 11 mid 20th century Thor clear crystal water goblets by Krosno Glass. Danish design by Svend Jensen. Sturdy mid century modern design. Dimensions:...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Modern Glass

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Crystal

Vintage Full Bodied Red Wine Decanter, English, Glass, Cabernet, Rioja, Vessel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage full bodied red wine decanter. An English, glass Cabernet or Rioja vessel, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Elegant f...
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Late 20th Century British Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Dearborn Large Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn large glass bowl The handmade Czech contemporary large glass bowl is perfect for snacks during cocktail hour, candies, catchall, or even in the bathroom as a vessel for jewelry. Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings, modern Dearborn will enrich any occasion. It inverts tradition with intricate detail on the interior of the glass. Made without the use of molds and created with the finest quality fluted Boroscilicate glass, the Dearborn Collection is innovative in its use of materials and is the perfect minimal aesthetic for any table or evening. Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers of fluted Boroscilicate glass allowing for thermal resistance for a range of hot and cold applications. The collection is dishwasher safe. Designed by: Felicia Ferrone, 2014 Handcrafted: Czech Republic Material • Boroscilicate glass Type • Glassware Size • 385...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

ROSTRATO Murano Glass Vase, Italy Green Spikes
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large hand-blown ROSTRATO glass vase, Italy, Murano. Handblown light green glass vase with spikes, engraved with signature on base. Heavy and decorat...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

1970 Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italian Design Glass Murano Jug Set of 6 Glasses
Located in Brescia, IT
Jug and 6 Glasses Toni Zuccheri VeArt 1970 Rare set of Blow Murano Glass Perfect Condiction jug: h 20 /diam 12 cm glasses: h 15.5 / 7.5 cm
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1970s Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Joe Cariati Whiskey, Ultraviolet and Amber Glass Collection, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American glass artist Joe Cariati's Whiskey, Ultraviolet and Amber Glass Collection, consisting of six pieces, is quintessentially...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 4
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

fferrone Contemporary Clear handmade Czech Glass Carafe and Six Large Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary clear glassware set includes 1 Bessho Carafe and 6 Rila Large Glasses. Each pieces is handmade in the Czech Republic. Just as the sm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass/Gold, Rare Vase "Three Element" Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing and rare murano glass and gold ribbed vase, Title Three Element" signed Seguso, made for Vetreria Seguso. This piece was made in the 1950s. probably 1954.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass, Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rila Large Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rila Large Glasses, set of two Inspired by the Rila Monestary, the clear Czech contemporary Rila Collection is a series of glassware ideal for beverages from wine and water to martinis and other beverages. Modern and strikingly simple in form, the Rila Large glass will heighten the atmosphere of any event. With an innovative use of materials, the collection is made with the finest quality borosilicate glass and without the use of molds. A Modern yet retro glassware...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Caraffa e cinque bicchieri molati periodo Art Deco Uranium Glass Murano
Located in Lugo, IT
Una caraffa e cinque bicchieri molati. Uranium glass Murano Buone condizioni. Grazie
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1920s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Uranium Glass

"Incamiciato" Italian Art Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi
Located in New York, NY
"Incamiciato" Italian Art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Clear, white and purple. With original label. Signed: Venini Italia '85.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Vintage Signed Art Glass Sphere Iridescent Submerged Round Ball Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This large and heavy signed art glass sphere ball sculpture has many layers of glass and submerged designs. It is iridescent and has a rainbow affect on both sideswhen light hits it...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Max Ingrand, Attb Glass Bowl/Dish/ Vide Poche, Freeform by Fontana Arte, Fx Mark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful freeform dish/Vide - Poche by Fontana Arte, with FX mark in bottom, shows light scratches near signature. Amazing green /blue color tone glass, very traditional for the ear...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Boyd Large Highball Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd large glasses, set of two The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner flutin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 4" x W 3.75" x D 3.75" 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

Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 6
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Jason Bauer and Romina Gonzales Materials: Hand blown glass Dimensions: H 4" x W 5" x D 3.5" Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature universe. The Contrapposto Cup Collection...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Small Glass Carafe for Liquere from 1930s, in Cabana Style
Located in Vienna, Austria
The glass of the corpus is satined, with hand painted dots in gold and golden stripes on the neck and the bottom.  You can use it for liquor or as a creative alternative for oils an...
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1930s Slovak Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Vintage Orrefors Graal Glass Cobalt Blue Bowl by Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and abstract figure signed Orrefors graal glass bowl is by the noted Swedish designer: Gunnar Cyren. It is from 1968. The colors are spect...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Rare Hagoromo Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brilliant Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1990s. The hand-blown green glass box featur...
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1990s Japanese Modern Glass

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Silver

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

Ercole Barovier Murano Glass and Gold Centerpiece for Artistica Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and elegant early Murano glass bowl, by Ercole Barovier.
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Pascal Guyot and Bernard Aconito for Biot, France, Unique Art Glass Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pascal Guyot and Bernard Aconito for Biot, France. Unique Art glass vase. Late 20th century. Stamped. Measures: 29 cm. x 15.5 cm.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Glass

"Bon Bon" Jar Or Pitcher By Kosta Boda And Kjell Engman, Signed, 20th Century.
Located in NICE, FR
Jar or pitcher "Bon Bon" by the Swedish house Kosta Boda and the artist designer Kjell Engman Signed, 20th Century. Founded in 1742 by Anders Koskull and Georg Bogislaus Stael von H...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Massive Sculpural Vase, decorative "Sommerso" green glass accent from the 70 s
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Vase - Stand Alone Glass Sculpture - Sommerso glass decorative object for you living room, green glass accent , vase with a vertical porthole where you can fit flowers Larg...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Ancient Captial Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1990s. The hand-blown glass box is substantial in size and weight. It features a hexago...
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1990s Japanese Modern Glass

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Silver

Vaso in vetro V Nason - conchiglia - spirale - firma a punta
Located in Lugo, IT
Vaso a forma di conchiglia e spirale bianca di Vincenzo Nason. Firma a punta. Good conditions. Thank you
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano Geode Bowl by Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano geode bowl by Cenedese. Vibrant smoke color with dark blues. Bowl measures 2.75" high and 10.25" diameter.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Vintage Murano Signed Twisted And Swirled Glass Sculpture Orange, Gold, White
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage Murano glass sculpture is twisted and swirled forms of glass. It really is a twisted knot of blown glass .It stands 16" H and the colors are orange, burnt orange,...
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1980s Vintage Modern Glass

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Gold

Murano Teal Emerald Green Glass Square Bowl with Bullecante Bubbles Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This rich color of teal emerald green Italian murano glass square bowl has lots of bubbles inclusive as the technique called Bullecante. It is great ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

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