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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Champagne Flutes
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight Champagne flute, set of 2
The Flight champagne flutes are perfect for casual dinners at home or hosting events and serving champagne cocktails. Every occasion is perfect for sipping champagne, prosecco or your favorite bubbly in style.
A collection fully in character with f f e r r o n e design aesthetics and inspired by the architecture of her hometown of Chicago, the Flight collection was inspired by the towers of Marina City...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Large Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May large glasses, set of two
A pair of Czech contemporary handcrafted glasses perfect for everyday use.
The May collection is inspired by the lightness of the early summer mon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Venini Opalino Large White Milk White Inside Glass Vase
By Venini
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.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Unique "Chribska" Vase in Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Erik Höglund (1932-1998) for Kosta Boda.
Unique "Chribska" vase in polychrome mouth-blown art glass. Dated 1992.
Measures: 23 x 16 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed and dated.
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Ikat Glasses Set of 5
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Our unusual table is completed with these wonderful glasses with ikat patter the trademark of our brand.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Small Cocktail Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofia small cocktail wine glasses, set of two
With the elegance of a forgotten time, the clear Czech contemporary Sofia collection glasses are a series of barware ideal for bevera...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Jim Dyer Liskeard Cornish Amethyst Knobbly Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good vintage Cornish art glass amethyst knobbly vase designed by Jim Dyer for The Liskeard Glass Company in the 1970’s. The company was founded in 1970 by John Randle and the knobb...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Venini Opalino Large Horizon Milk White Inside Glass Vase
By Venini
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.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Dearborn Glass Pitcher Carafe Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn glass pitcher / carafe
The handmade Czech contemporary glass carafe / pitcher is perfect for mixing cocktails or even as a water c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Minimal Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes two clear minimal revolution champagne flute glasses.
Strikingly modern in form, the double ended contemporary Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Wine Cocktail Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn wine glasses, set of two.
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large wine or cocktail glass for drinks.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Mini Shot Liqueur Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn shot liqueur mini glasses, set of two.
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern shot glass or liqueur glass for after dinner libations. Also t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Ladoga White Porcelain Cocktail Glass, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Ladoga vase or goblet, was originally designed by Matteo Thun for Memphis in 1982, and it takes its name from the biggest European lake. Decorated in white porcelain, a complex s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Porcelain
1295 Murano Hand Made Art Glass Limited Edition Sommerso Centerpiece
Located in Venice, VE
Our aim is the emotion, through glass, lighten by the spirit of art.
1295 MURANO is a furnace, a design lab and an interior point of view
regarding to the most exclusive producti...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cognac Glass
Located in Milan, IT
A fine example of extraordinary dining elegance with a simple design, the Silver Cognac Glass is a wonderful addition to any modern or classic dining expe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Barovier Toso, Monumental "Bolloni" Murano Glass Vase, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Barovier Toso " Bolloni" murano Vase. Signed in bottom. Large clear vase with large lens.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
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...
Category
20th Century English Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Brass
Venini Opalino Large Indigo Milk White Inside Glass Vase
By Venini
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.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 5
By Fort Makers
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 4
By Fort Makers
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 3
By Fort Makers
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 2
By Fort Makers
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Venini Murano Italian Dark Red Glass Bottle Incisi Serie, 1980
By Venini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian glass bottle with stopper, “Incisi” series, in two-color submerged glass with surface entirely worked by grinding produced by Venini Murano.
Venini 80 engraved signature und...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano 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...
Category
20th Century British Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Salt and Pepper Shaker Tableware Kitchen Set Glass Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
Salt and Pepper shaker from SiO2 Tableware collection
Small Salt and Pepper shakers in striped glass that can be settled in their graceful ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Campbell-Rey Octagonal Striped Carafe in Green and Blue Murano Glass
By Campbell-Rey
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
fferrone Eight Contemporary Handcrafted Margot Champagne Coupe Glasses Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of eight Margot Champagne Coupes
The contemporary handcrafted Margot champagne clear glass coupe is a contemporary glassware set which is handcrafted without the use of molds, m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Duck
Located in Catania, IT
Murano glass duck production of the Murano glass masters dating back to 1973, the object is in perfect condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Handkerchief Black and White Art Glass Vase in the Venini Style
By Venini
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. 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...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Snöljus Snowlight White Art Glass Vase by Ingegerd Råman for Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass vase by Orrefors.
Entitled Snöljus or Snowlight.
Designed by Ingegerd Råman.
Together with its Orrefors box.
Bearing an etched signature to the base: Orrefors.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Opalino Large Grey Milk White Inside Glass Vase
By Venini
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.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 8
By Fort Makers
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Vintage Ribbon Design Art Glass Scent Bottle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass scent bottle and stopper in pink and white ribbon design dating from the 20th century. Th...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Signed Carlo Nason Murano Glass Black and White Chrysalis Vase
By Carlo Nason
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.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Liqueur Espresso Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
These espresso / liqueur glasses, set of 2
These espresso / liqueur glasses can be used used to serve after-dinner liqueurs or coffee. These original espresso glasses...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Tib Silver-Plated High Glass with Round Shape Designed by Kristina Niedderer
Located in Milan, IT
Tib is a silver-plated metal glass which smooth shape fits the hand perfectly but also allows the glass to stay balanced and stabile on a flat surface despite its rounded shape. Tib ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Henry Dean Art Glass Bowl, circa 1980
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Henry Dean art glass bowl, circa 1980.
Category
20th Century Belgian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Mandruzzato Jewel Toned 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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Georg Jensen Cafu Medium Vase in Blue Glass by Holmbäck Nordentoft
Located in New York, NY
Understated elegance emanates from the alluring soft contours of the Cafu collection designed by Holmbäck Nordentoft as a tribute to the Georg Jensen legacy of great designers. The C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Michael Weems Old Fashioned Tumbler Purple Glasses, Set of 6
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful and sophisticated set of six tumbler glasses by Michael Weems, circa the 2000s. Known for creating beautiful col...
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Boyd Medium Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Fluted Boyd medium glasses, set of two
The clear Czech contemporary Boyd Glass collection is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Dimple Design Handled Stylish Art Glass Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual hand blown art glass handled jug with a dimple design body in opaque green glass with blue patterning dating from the 20th century. Probably continental the tall and elega...
Category
20th Century Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
20th Century Modern Double Glass Vase, Hand Signed, Germany, circa 1980
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary 20th century glass vase hand crafted by german glass artist Vera Walther. An absolute unique double glass vase artfully created out of two beautiful glass bottles with slightly iridescent surface and fantastic dash pattern on brown/grey glass. The raised bottlenecks remind us of a snail. Together with the gilt "melt" bases this modern piece of exceptional glass art will definitely catches the eye of every viewer. A marvelous, unusual glass vase...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Vintage Turquoise, Green, Pink, Red, Clear Signed 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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Carlo Scarpa, "Battuto", 1938
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa
'Battuto' Vase, c. 1938
Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, green.
Signed: Venini murano (acid stamp).
Measures: H : 27 cm (10.6")
Overall Very good condition
...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
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.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Handmade Mixed Small Jewelry Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed small bowl
With a special technique, the Mixed collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. Retro yet contemporary it is perfect for everyday bever...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Salviati Murano Italian Trailed Design Black & White Art Glass Vase, 1997
By Salviati
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...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Renaissance 2 Glass
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant goblet brings sophistication to the table, while elevating the aromas and flavors of the drink. Made from silver, it will not alter the quality or taste of the beverage....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Carlo Scarpa, "Mezza Filigrana" Vase, 1934
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa
'Mezza Filigrana' Vase, c. 1934
Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, white.
Signed: Venini murano (acid stamp).
Measure : H : 18 cm (...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Red, White, Green, Turquoise, Purple, Blue Glasses S/ of 6 Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
These vintage Italian murano hand blown tumblers are great barware and a set of 6. They have applied swirls of textural glass on the outside of white and gold. There is gold aventuri...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
1990s French Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Danese Milano Ovio Wine Glass Clear with Black Ring by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ovio, is a collection of tableware. The perfect balance of the lines, the subtle expressive language used to enhance the fine crystal volumes, the harmony between the solidity of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Rosenthal Crystal Paper Bag Glass Vase Vintage
By Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
This textural lead crystal glass 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. It is vi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Italian Murano Glass Clown Monumental Size
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic monumental Murano Italian glass clown is fantastic and in great condition. Minor worn flake on backside of shoe, not that noticeable. I've never seen one so big and tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Minimal Carafe Pitcher with Four Collins Glasses Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes contemporary, minimal 1 Dearborn Carafe and 4 Dearborn Collins Glasses.
Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings, minimal 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 borosilicate glass, the Dearborn collection is innovative in its use of materials. Perfect for cocktails or drinks of any kind.
Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers of fluted borosilicate glass allowing for thermal resistance for a range of hot and cold applications. The collection is oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe. In stock.
Designed by: Felicia Ferrone, 2014
Handcrafted in Czech Republic
Dearborn Carafe
Material: borosilicate glass
Size: 765 ml (26 fl oz)
H 20 cm (7.87in) ø 8cm (3.15in)
Dearborn Collins medium glass
Material: borosilicate glass
size 385...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Ercole Barovier, "Trilobe" Vase, 1935
Located in Paris, FR
Ercole Barovier
"Trilobe" vase, c. 1935
Execution: Cased glass, clear brown and dark.
Signed: original label and serial number. (Picture 7)
Measure: H : 34.5 cm (13.4")
Overall...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage 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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