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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

'Alchemica Old Fashioned Set' Hand Blown Glasses and Bottle by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Alchemica Old Fashioned Set' hand-blown glasses and bottle by Simone Cresttani. The set includes six old-fashioned glasses and a glass bottle....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Tulip Set of Six Water Glasses by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Water 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 classical and postmodern desig...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Sculpture Gold Soul "Anima"
Located in Murano, VE
Anima is a collection of exquisite sculptures crafted by our skilled artisans in our factory in Murano. Each sculpture embodies the essence of life and spirituality, taking the form ...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Pair of Czech Contemporary May Champagne Coupe Glasses Handmade, in Stock
Located in Chicago, IL
May champagne coupe glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern champagne glass. The May Collec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May champagne flute glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern champagne glass. The May collection i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Glass Scilla Sink - Washbasin
Located in Murano, VE
We are thrilled to bring you the "Scilla" centerpiece, a stunning masterpiece crafted entirely by hand in Murano by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team of artisans. Crafted from t...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

'Alchemica Old Fashioned' Hand Blown Glass by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Alchemica Old Fashioned' A Hand Blown Old Fashioned Glass by Simone Crestani Alchemica Old Fashioned Glass is one of the pieces from the Alch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Handmade Crystal Transparent Glasses
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid diamond handmade crystal transparent glasses. The diamond crystal glasses collection exudes sophistication and style. The crystalline and multifaceted surf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Crystal

21st Century Karim Rashid Fila Glasses Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
IMPORTANT: ONCE THE ORDER IS CONFIRMED, PLEASE CONTACT MESSAGE CENTER TO CONFIRM THE COLORS REQUIRED. 21st century Karim Rashid FILA glasses Murano glass various colors. Inspired...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Sculpture Aquamarine Turtle
Located in Murano, VE
Immerse yourself in the beauty of our modern artistic aquatic turtle sculpture, entirely handmade with precision in authentic Murano glass. Each exquisite detail is meticulously craf...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano 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

Tulip Glass Decanter by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Decanter 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 classical and Postmodern design. ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Tulip whisky glass by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Whisky 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

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Glass

fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Decanter and Eight Liqueur Shot Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot Decanter and eight Dearborn Liqueur Shot Mini clear glass set Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass

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Glass

Chanel N5 Huge Store Display Perfume Bottle Advertising, France, 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Store display large perfume advertising. (factice / dummy perfume bottle, it's not perfume, it's colored water). Perfect to decorate a guest bathro...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Glass

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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

Materials

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

Fragile Structure#18 Norihiko Terayama Kaj Franck
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Green and blue are available. Red is sold. This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created the...
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2010s Japanese Modern Glass

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Glass

Murano Modern Carved Black over Red Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown black over red core Italian art glass sculptural flower vase with carved surface. Created in the manner of the Venin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

MacKenzie Childs Piccadilly Circus Water Goblets - Set of 12
Located in Countryside, 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

Mackenzie Childs Circus Arbor Rose Water Goblets Glasses - Set of 12
Located in Countryside, IL
Mackenzie Childs Circus Arbor Rose Water Goblets Glasses - Set of 12 Each goblet measures: 4 wide x 4 deep x 7 inches high We take our photo...
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Early 2000s American Modern Glass

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Glass

Mackenzie Childs Blue Check Hand Painted Circus Wine Water Glass Goblets - 12
Located in Countryside, IL
Mackenzie Childs Blue Check Hand Painted Circus Wine Water Glass Footed Goblets - Set of 12 Each goblet measures: 3 wide x 3 deep x 7.75 inches high We take our photos in a contro...
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Early 2000s American 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

Set of 6 Vintage Steuben Brandy Snifters Signed "Steuben" on Bottom of Glass
Located in Morristown, NJ
A set of 6 vintage blown glass Steuben brandy snifters. Pattern number 8152. Each with a large bulbous bowl above a short stem on a conforming pad foot, reversing to an underside wi...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Grande vaso di Toso Murano - Stile Ercole Barovier Pino Signoretto
Located in Lugo, IT
Grande vaso in vetro costolato con decoro di foglia oro sommersa. Firma a punta Toso Murano Ottime condizioni. Grazie
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Barovier Flooted Bowl Murano 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful and rare Barovier and Toso double flooted bowl. Gold flecks and stripe decoration, heavy, made ca' 1950. Quite large at 11.5" wide.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Art Glass

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

Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblet #08
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Ironia Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblet #08" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Goblet "Ironia #08" from the Façon De Venice Collect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

1980s Modern Black and White Murano Glass Figure of a Mexican
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This glass figure of a Mexican is a striking piece of artistry, combining the traditional craftsmanship of Murano glassmaking with a modern aesthetic and cultural representation. The...
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Late 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

Murano Glass Trifoil Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a royal blue and yellow color trifoil folded rim bowl.
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Mid-20th Century Italian 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

Materials

Blown Glass

Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Creamer and sugar bowl on a tray.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Creamer and sugar bowl on a tray. Circa 1940s. Creamer and sugar bowl are marked. In excellent condition with some signs of use. Creamer: Dia...
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1940s German Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Three coffee cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Three coffee cups with saucers. Bauhaus style. Circa 1940s. Marked. Perfect condition. Saucer: Diameter 15.5 cm. Cup: Height 6.0 cm x Diamete...
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1940s German Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Four coffee cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jena-Glas, Schott & Gen/Mainz, Germany. Four coffee cups with saucers. Bauhaus style. Circa 1940s. Marked. Perfect condition. Saucer: Diameter 15.5 cm. Cup: Height 6.0 cm x Diameter...
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1940s German Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

1980's Modern Black Glass Serving Plate
Located in San Carlos, CA
✨ Elevate Your Decor with Elegance: Signed Black Art Glass Plate ✨ Make a bold statement in your living space with this striking black art glass plate featuring a mesmerizing relief...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1980s. The hand-blown glass box with fitting lid is of an oval shape, slightly irregula...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Glass

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Silver

Signed Carlo Nason Murano Glass Black and White Chrysalis Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Sleek, modern design Chrysalis vase by Murano glass maker Carlo Mason in black and white. Etched maker's mark on underside of base. Excellent pre-owned condition with no flaws found.
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Duiske Irish Hand Cut Glassware Set
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY (almost Vintage) Duiske Irish Hand Cut Glassware Set. ALL made by the ‘Duiske Glass Company’ in Co. Kilkenny in Ireland, circa 1980...
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20th Century Irish Modern Glass

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Cut Glass

A Pair of Blenko Glass Works Genie Bottle Decanters with Solid Glass Stoppers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good example of Blenko hand-blown glass, each with long neck above a bulbous body fitted with a water-drop solid glass stopper all in a cerulean blue clear glass; with pontil marks...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

SHARON MCNAMARA - 'Tribute to Monet' - Studio Glass Tray - Canada - Circa 2000
Located in Chatham, ON
SHARON MCNAMARA - Tribute to Monet - Contemporary studio glass serving tray - signed and titled on the back - made at Kiln Art - Chester, Nova Scotia - Canada - circa 2000. Excellen...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Art Glass Ball Sphere with Bubble Design, Large
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large, round, transparent art glass ball sphere with bubble design in the Modern style. A great decorative object. Place on a shelf, cocktail/coffee table, on top of boo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Glass

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Crystal

'Alchemica Old Fashioned Set’ 2 Hand Blown Glasses and Bottle by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Alchemica Old Fashioned Set' hand-blown glasses and bottle by Simone Cresttani. The set includes two old-fashioned glasses and a glass bottle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Glass

Formia Green Murano Art Glass Vase in the manner of Hilton McConnico
Located in Miami, FL
A unique organic modern art glass vase in the manner of designs by Hilton McConnico, blown in the 1990s, that was presumably part of an exclusive collection of unique pieces designed...
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20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Set from Three Glass Carafes from 1930s, in Cabana Style
Located in Vienna, Austria
Set of three glass carafes for destilates from 1930s, made in Czechoslovakia. The carafes are decorated with silver stripes, the green stripes are coloured glass that has been attach...
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1930s Czech Vintage Modern Glass

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Glass

Avem Anzolo Fuga style vestro vase silver inclusions
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass vase with inclusions of murano Furnace Good Condition Thank you
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Glass Flute 'Ironia #07' by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-blown glass flute "Ironia #07" from Façon De Venice Collection by Simone Crestani. FFlute, transparent black glass, stem with knop, sculpted octopus applied. "Soft transparenc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Flute Gold leaf #05
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Flute Gold leaf #05" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Flute "Leggerezza #05" from the Façon De Veni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown 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

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Glass

Large Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Swedish Art Glass Bowl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large handcrafted decorative glass bowl with multicolored strands of glass to the sides, designed and made by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. Etched to the bottom of the piece "Boda...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Prezioso #05 Goblet, a captivating embodiment of elegance and gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Glass Covered Goblet 'Prezioso #04' by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-blown glass Covered goblet "Prezioso #04" from Façon De Venice Collection by Simone Crestani. Covered goblet, colorless mold-blown glass, gold leafed fish scale handle and stem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Blown Glass Tumbler Set
Located in Richmond, VA
Blown glass tumbler set of two with applied cane decoration. Handmade in USA by Lisa Stover. Exclusive to Casa Shop. Please note: Due to the handmade nature of these tumblers, subtl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass

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Cane, Blown Glass

Tall Blown Glass Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Blown glass cylinder vase with applied decoration. Handmade in USA by Lisa Stover. Exclusive to Casa Shop. Please note: Due to the handmade nature of this vase, subtle variations in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Petite Blown Glass Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Blown glass stem vase with applied decoration. Handmade in USA by Lisa Stover. Exclusive to Casa Shop. Please note: Due to the handmade nature, subtle variations in form and finish ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Flute Glass 'Vanità #05' by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-blown glass flute "Vanità #05" from Façon De Venice Collection by Simone Crestani. Flute, white zanfirico glass, gold leafed baluster stem, realistic ants applied. "Vanitas va...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Set of Five Campbell-Rey Octagonal Striped Murano Tumblers
Located in London, GB
Campbell-Rey continue their exploration of color and geometric form, introducing new expressions to traditional materials. Presenting Rosanna, a Murano glassware collection comprised of an octagonal tumbler and carafe available in five striped...
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2010s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano 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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