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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

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

Vintage Murano Alessandro Mandruzzato Faceted Geode Red Glass Bowl, Caviar Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous large Italian Murano vintage Alessandro Mandruzzato diamond faceted flat cut polished Sommerso geode bowl is great for serving caviar...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Seguso for Oggetti Murano Blue Purple Glass Tall Sculptures Vases Italian 80 s
Located in North Miami, FL
These absolutely stunning and arresting Italian vintage Murano glass monumental glass sculptures, vases and or vessels are by Seguso for Ogg...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Fontana Arte Glass/ Crystal, Dish, Vide-Poche, Free Form Shape Signed FX
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very pretty signed Fontana Arte, vide-poche. We think is Max Ingrand design.Also Pietro Chiesa worked at Fontana's at same time. Signed with FX and acid Fontana Italy.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass, Glass

Italian Murano Signed Vintage Turquoise, Green, Pink, Red, Clear Glass Pitcher
Located in North Miami, FL
This jewel toned luscious vintage signed italian Murano glass pitcher is a beauty of stripes of turquoise, green, red, pink, purple and clear. It is signed something like Starzii. It...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

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

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Art Glass

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

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Art Glass

Murano Hand Blown Aquarium Vase attributed to Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano hand blown fish vase infused with color attributed to Barbini. Vase has a partial Murano label. Vase measures 6.5" wide, 3" deep and 14" high.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Large and Shapely Pair of Murano Butter-Cream Cased Glass Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and shapely pair of Murano 1970s butter-cream cased glass vases; each tall vase with long flaring neck above a bulbous body; the white vase encased in a yellow cased glass.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Mid-20th Century Sculpture - Livio Seguso for Gral Glass - Stylized Birds
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
This refined Mid-20th Century glass sculpture was crafted by the German glassworks Gral Glass and designed by the Italian artist Livio Seguso. Featuring two stylized birds elegantly ...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Vintage Big and Massive "Sommerso" Grey Murano Glass Vase, Flavio Poli Style
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled glass producers of Murano to create timeless design pieces. Amongst all his works, those that gained him the most fame are without doubt the "Sommersi", a style that was quickly imitated by other makers and is still very popular to these days. They are vases, ashtrays, paperweights characterized by the juxtaposition of vibrant colors in contrasting tones that generate a beautiful overall aspect: the original collection earned him the Golden Compass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

70s Danese Italy Design by Enzo Mari Object "Delos"
Located in Biella, IT
Danese Italy design by Enzo Mari years 70 object "Delos". signed, perfect condition A, measure diam9 inches x 1,6" H.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Vintage Murano Mandruzzato Diamond Faceted Geode Glass Bowl Sommerso Blue, Green
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous gem of an Italian hand blown Murano bowl by Alessandro Mandruzzato is diamond faceted surround in Sommerso colors in geode form. The flat top is polished and the shape is oval. These are sometimes called caviar bowls for serving this delicacy. The flat cut polished top and the geode form make this glistening glass bowl reflect and refract light and change color. The colors of light blue to dark blue to sea light green are a spectacular play against each other. It is jewel like color and light. It is from the 1970s. It is both for serving and or just glass sculptural object bowl form. This is a real beauty and unusual color palette for these types of special Murano geode...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Artistic Handmade Design Ca Rezzonico New York Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Murano, VE
Discover the timeless elegance of Rezzonico style chandeliers, one of the oldest and most beloved chandelier designs made in Murano. The peculiarity of this style is its exquisite co...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Monumental Murano Glass Bottle/Decanter with Stopper and Label
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an extraordinary bottle, very tall by the well known makers Fratelli Toso ,hand blown in Murano glass. Has partial blue label for Toso Brothers in the 50/60 s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst/black "Filigrana Nera" cup. Excellent and very fine cylindrical cup with "black filigree" designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano, circa 19...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguo attr large Murano centerpiece/bowl in Sommerso /uranium glass.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing and heavy blue bowl in sommerso , uranium glass attr to Seguso in leaf shape .
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Medium Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of medium Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

MacKenzie Childs Piccadilly Circus Water Goblets - Set of 12
Located in Franklin Park, IL
MacKenzie Childs Piccadilly Circus Water Goblets - Set of 12 Each goblet measures: 3 wide x 3 deep x 5.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as m...
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Early 2000s American Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Flacon, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano flacon, 1960s. Hallmarked. In perfect condition. Measures: 12.5 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

Bjørn Wiinblad 1918-2006 for Rosenthal, Four "Lotus" Glasses, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Rosenthal. Four "Lotus" glasses in clear art glass decorated with a lotus flower, 1980s. Stamped. Measures: 11.5 x 7.5 cm. In very good condition.   
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1980s German Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Set of 8 Vintage Wine Goblets, Italian, Handmade Art Glass, Aperitif, Liqueur
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming set of 8 vintage wine goblets. An Italian, handmade wine glass collection, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. A highly decorative ensemble, ideal for ent...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

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Silver

Fontana Arte sculpture, rationalist 1960 s bicolor stratified glass vase
Located in Milano, IT
Glass Vase - Stand Alone Glass Sculpture - Fontana Arte The piece is fluid, and is an abstract sculpture in its own right beside being an actual vase. It is preserved in very goo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Blown Glass Contemporary Pendant Light Design by Peter Marino for Venini
Located in murano, IT
Cilindro 893.65 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

Renato Toso, Chiclos, Cylindrical Glass Vase, Leucos, Italy, 60s
Located in Paris, FR
Renato Toso Chiclos A beautiful and tall blown glass vase, the white and transparent cylinder body terminated with a spreading circular r...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Anzolo Fuga Centerpiece/Charger, Large Bowl, Murano Glass by Avem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Murano charger by the well known master blower Anzolo Fuga , This is a great 2 spirals design . Similar sample sold in 2014 auction in Franc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

David Levi Bird Jar Glass, American 20th Century Contemporary Art Glass Vase
Located in CABA, AR
"Bird Jar Glass", a similar to this one is at the White House! Orange, yellow, black, blue and red colours. American artist and designer David Levi has mad...
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Early 2000s North American Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Grass Green 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 of the viewers, who just can’t refrain from taking the lid off to peek inside and find out the truth. Additional information: Material: Blown, engraved Color: Grass green...
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20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 1
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

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 12
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surrealist-inspired sunrise sunset cups are hand blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking gla...
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2010s American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 10
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

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 6
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

Salviati, Two Murano / Sculptures / Paperweight Glass, for Luciano Gaspari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice sculpture rocks (two) sold together, by the well known Murano maker Salviati & Co. Luciano Gaspari was the main designer for the company for many years and made many great works...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Satin Medium Glass Vase in Tea
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 17 cm, H 36 cm.     
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Seguso Designed Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Seguso designed Italian art glass vase. Cobalt blue with red and white pattern details. Signed: Archimede Seguso Murano.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Art Glass Sculpture by Ed Nesteruk
Located in Highland, IN
American artist Ed Nesteruk (b. 1941) is known for his delicate and brilliantly executed sculptures in glass. This piece shaped like a flattened upside-down teardrop in clear glass a...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Aldo Set Of Six Whisky Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Whisky glass in blown in a mold glass. Aldo collection is a family of glassware for tasting liqueurs. The handy and slightly flared shape allows to perc...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Collection of Engraved and Hobnail Cut Glassware, English, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A collection of hobnail cut English glassware English, 20th century Tazza: height 15cm, diameter 24.5cm Two bowls: height 6cm, diameter 7cm Con...
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20th Century English Modern Glass

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Glass, Cut Glass

Murano Art Glass Articles, 4
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of Four Murano Art Glass Articles, comprising: a pair of colorless glass oil lamps, a clear glass footed vase, and an iridescent glass candlestick. Tallest: 14.75" H x 6.5" Di...
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20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano Cobalt Blue Art Glass Articles, 4
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of Four Murano Cobalt Blue Art Glass Articles, comprising: a gold-flecked glass vide poche, a baluster vase with applied turquoise glass accents, a cylindrical fluted vase, and...
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20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Sparkling Wine Glass Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Sparkling Wine Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Sparkling Wine Glass combines refined craftsmanship with functional eleg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass" x2
Located in Milano, IT
It's a decorative glass, yes, but it is also a "technological" glass with internal lines, it increases the contact surface with the wine, increasing its oxygenation, created in...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Venetian Salviati Murano Art Glass Charger Mounted Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An absolutely remarkable very large art glass charger / sculpture on museum quality mount. Marked Salviati. Italy, 20th Century. Founded in 1859, Salviati remains one of the most pre...
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20th Century Modern Glass

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Glass

Vintage Italian Murano Small Sculptural Vase in Clear and Blue Frosted Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Have you ever put a drop of ink into a glass of water? Chances are, if you did, the result looked pretty much like this vintage Murano glass vase. Made of clear thick "cristallo" gla...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

A Perthshire Ruby Double Overlay Paperweight 1984G
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A Perthshire Ruby Double Overlay Paperweight 1984G Date : 1984 Origin :Scotland Features : A pink flower and two buds on a single spiral latticinio cushion within a double ...
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1980s British Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Unique Piece "Battuto Incalmo" Glass Vase By Vittorio Ferro
Located in Bochum, NRW
Unique Murano Art Glass Vase by Eckard Schichtel, 2000 Striking double-curved red glass body, finished in the battuto (hammered) technique. The top features ribbed black glass applie...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass, Murano Glass

Steuben Koala Bear Figurine or Sculpture Model No. 8268 by Lloyd Atkins 1971
By Lloyd Atkins, Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass koala bear figurine or sculpture. By Steuben. Model no. 8268. Designed by Lloyd Atkins. Simply a wonderful koala figurine from Steuben! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Steuben Pattern: Model no. 8268 Marks: With an etched Steuben...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Glass Ball Sphere with Bubble Design
Located in New York, NY
A round transparent glass ball sphere with bubble design. Sphere has flat bottom for stability. Piece can make a great decorative object for a shelf, cocktail table, credenza, etc. N...
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Late 20th Century Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass

fferrone Czech Contemporary Mixed Collection Six Medium and Six Large Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes six mixed medium glasses and six mixed large glasses. With a special technique, the modern mixed collection combines two types of glass to create this contemporary clear glass collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for everyday cocktails, long drinks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Morning Glory Cocktail Glasses Set Garden Leaf Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Morning Glory Cocktail Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Morning Glory Cocktail Glass embodies the delicate beauty of nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Tulip Flower Cocktail Glasses Set Garden Nature Wild
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Tulip Cocktail Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Tulip Cocktail Glass celebrates the elegant simplicity of the tulip flow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Zinnia Cocktail Glasses Set Garden Leaf Nature Flower
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Zinnia Cocktail Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Zinnia Cocktail Glass brings playful elegance to the table. Hand-blown ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Bellflower Cocktail Glasses Set Garden Leaf Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Bellflower Cocktail Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Bellflower Cocktail Glass captures the graceful essence of the flow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Daffodil Flower Cocktail Glasses Set Garden Leaf Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Daffodil Cocktail Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Daffodil Cocktail Glass combines sculptural elegance with refined cra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Premium Holographic Rocks Glass Set of 6 in the gift box
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our range of premium glassware is designed for those who value not only quality but also esthetics in every detail. The designer glassware we offer in three varieties - rocks glasses...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Glass

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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

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Art Glass

Glass Plate on Stand Signed Barbini
Located in London, GB
Unusual plate with white lacquered metal stand. Engraved to the back, Barbini. This plate is decorated using the Scavo technique. The Scavo technique gives the object an antique loo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Glass Plate on Stand Signed Barbini
Glass Plate on Stand Signed Barbini
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Set Of 12 Vintage Champagne Flutes, Continental, Wine Glass, Gold Leaf, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a striking set of 12 vintage champagne flutes. A Continental, gold leaf coated wine glass suite, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Wonderfully decorative with gild...
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1980s Portuguese Vintage Modern Glass

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Gold Leaf

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Minimal Revolution Liqueur/Espresso Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution liqueur / espresso, set of two Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure ...
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2010s Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

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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