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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Murano, Large Teardrop-Shaped Vase, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Murano. Large teardrop-shaped vase in white and smoke-coloured mouth-blown art glass, 1980s.
Measures: 28 x 18 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sticker.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Japanese Kazaribako Glass Box by Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Kazaribako "Ornamented Box" made of glass by Japanese artist Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004) circa 1990. Graduated from the Tokyo Academy of Arts, Department of Metal Crafts at nineteen. At twenty-six he entered the Iwata Glass...
Category
1990s Japanese Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Rosenthal Glass Flower Plate or Charger Designed After Andy Warhol Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This iconic blown glass flower plate designed after Andy Warhol and produced by Rosenthal is from the 1980s. It came in a few different color waves...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Daniel Lotton Pulled Feather Pink and Blue Art Glass Bowl or Vase, 1991
By Charles Lotton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large Daniel Lotton art glass bowl or vase.
With pulled feather decoration in pink overlay on a blue ground.
Simply great craft!
Date:
1...
Category
1990s American Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, Large "Energy" Dish in Black Art Glass, 21st Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda. Large "Energy" dish in black art glass, 21st century.
Measures: 38 cm x 3.5 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Carafe and Glasses Hand Blown and Gilt
Located in London, GB
Two blown glass carafes and ten water glasses dipped in gold by Front for Skitch, Italy 2010.
The glasses and carafes set Midas proposes a contemporary and ironic version of luxury ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Beer Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Making a wonderful addition to any modern or classic dining experience, the Silver Beer Glass is a fine example of extraordinary dining elegance with a si...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Ercole Barovier, "Porpora Cup", 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Ercole Barovier
"Porpora Cup", c. 1950
Execution: Cased glass, clear and red
Measure: H : 11 cm (4.33")
Overall very good condition
A piece both highly collectible and decorative at the same time.
Ercole Barovier was born in 1889 into a well-known family of glassmakers.
At the age of 26, he became artistic director of his father's factory, "Vetreria Artistica Barovier...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
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 ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Bronze by Venini
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Ercole Barovier, "Aborigeni Vase", 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Ercole Barovier
"Aborigeni vase", c. 1950
Execution: Cased glass, clear and black
H : 34 cm (13.38")
Overall Very good condition
A piece both highly collectible and decorative...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Collins Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight collins glass, set of 2
The Flight medium glass from fferrone are glassware essentials that are great for serving water, beer, soft drinks, a...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Mixed Flute Champagne Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed flute glass, set of two.
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 beverages, cocktails, or beer. The Mixed will enrich any occasion.
Made without the use of molds and created with the finest quality Borosilicate glass, the Mixed collection is innovative in its use of materials. Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers.
Material • Borosilicate glass
Type • Glassware
Size • 385...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 16 Large Kartell Jellies Glasses in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of glasses made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Resin, Plastic
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Tall Large Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip tall large - set of two.
The Tulip collection was inspired by the small bistro wine glasses found in European bars and cafes. The bowl of the glass sits down into the cylindrical stem, highlighting the intersection between the two. With three different bowl sizes, and five version, the Tulip Collection can be mixed and matched as one pleases.
Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers of Boroscilicate glass allowing for thermal resistance for a range of hot and cold applications. The collection is oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
Material • borosilicate glass
Type • glassware
Size • 475...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
fferrone Contemporary Minimal Clear Revolution Rocks or Martini Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution rocks and martini, set of two
Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pure e...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Artistic Handmade Ca' Rezzonico Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Murano, VE
The Rezzonico is one of the oldest styles of Murano glass chandeliers. Its peculiarity lies in its composition. Each arm is composed of pieces of glass that assemble the chandelier. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Prune by Venini
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Renaissance 1 Glass
Located in Milan, IT
The incredibly stunning Renaissance 1 Glass is crafted in silver, a material offering properties that enhance the scent and flavors, while maintaining the quality and taste, of the b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Taste 3 Wine Glass
Located in Milan, IT
The Taste 3 Wine Glass is crafted in silver, a remarkable material offering antibacterial and antibiotic properties, while maintaining the fine quality and taste of the beverage insi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass" x6
By Andrea Barra
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Silver Cocktail Cup
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant cocktail cup in premium silver characterized by a simple essential design. This piece offers a fantastic way to decorate and expand any collect...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Italian Attributed Stylish Corroso Amber Glass Signed Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Italian attributed art glass amber yellow corroso design vase signed to base and dating from the 20th century. The hand blown vase of simple rounded fish bowl shape ha...
Category
20th Century European Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Steel Blue by Paolo Venini
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Medium Cocktail Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofia medium 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 beve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Sofia Large Cocktail Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofia large 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 bever...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori carafe pitcher
As the designer's favourite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher is a pla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Minimal Six Collins with Six Tumbler Glasses Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This Czech contemporary clear glass set includes six Bessho Collins glasses and six Bessho Tumblers
Just as the small town is known for the healing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron by Venini
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink or water...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Medium Collins Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn medium / collins glasses, set of two
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern collins or long drink.
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Grass Green by Venini
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Renaissance Flute Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Extraordinarily beautiful, this Renaissance Flute Glass is crafted in silver, a material offering the phenomenal properties of enhancing the scent and fl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Translucent Sea Foam Vase
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful modernist vase was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It offers a conical bod...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Cocktail Set with Four Rocks-Martini Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass minimal Revolution collection set includes a cocktail mixer carafe, strainer, stir stick, and four double-ended Rocks Martini g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Plume Set Of Four Small Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Small glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for i...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
High 1 Goblet Glass
Located in Milan, IT
The incredibly stylish High 1 Goblet Glass is crafted in silver, a material offering properties that enhance the scent and flavors, while maintaining th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Simon Moore English Hand Blown Green Art Glass Vase, Circa 1989
By Simon Moore
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish modern English hand blown art glass vase by renowned glass maker Simon Moore (b.1959) dating from around 1989. Simon Moore has a had highly successful career since gra...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean by Venini
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Modern Set of Six Goblets Crystal Handblown Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Set of six tumbler hand blown crystal. The glasses are hand-engraved with a modern decor all around. The glasses come in six charming colors yellow, turquoise, blue, green, amethyst ...
Category
2010s German Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Incise Glass Bottle in Cornelian Orange by Venini
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Tall Red and Blue Handblown Glass Vase, Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Modern red and blue handblown glass vase. This tall vase is rich red with cobalt blue colored rim. The black base meets the red glass making the vase striking and modern. It is large...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Routine Set of Six Flute in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown champagne flute. The routine collection is a glassware family designed by Matteo Cibic, who define it as “an essential collection for a smart daily life”. All the pieces of Routine are handcrafted and feature a soft plissé motif at the base of the glasses and on the top of the jugs. Fresh and contemporary Routine brings elegance in the everyday table...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Water or Cocktail Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn water glasses, set of two
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect water or cocktail glass for drinks.
Pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Blue Art Glass Pear Fruit Decorative Objects or Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial set Italian Murano pear fruit and egg decorative art glass bookends or decorative objects with a controlled bubble design in th...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Karim Rashid for Nambe Figure 8 Crystal Glass Etched Vase
By Karim Rashid
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful crystal glass vase designed by Karim Rashid for Nambe has deep incised and textural figure 8 lines in this heavy vase. It has dimension and texture. The top is flat cu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Pop Comic Artistic Murano Glass Sculpture King Lion
Located in Murano, VE
King lion, is a blown glass created by Roberto Beltrami, in Murano glass.
A comic and pop collection in Murano glass, the 'PUPI' are 100% mouth-blown and entirely handmade, offering...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Low Small Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip low small - set of two
The Tulip collection was inspired by the small bistro wine glasses found in European bars and cafes. The bowl of the glass si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of One Large and One Medium Cooking Skillets
By Brandimarte
Located in Milan, IT
Prepare meals in elegance and style with these high-quality skillets. Made from silver, a material famed for its antimicrobial and antibacterial qualities, they are perfect for cooki...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Renato Toso Sassi Series Murano Glass Paperweight for Fratelli Toso, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Renato Toso Sassi Series Murano glass paperweight for Fratelli Toso.
Presented at the XXXV Biennale, Italy 1970
Reference: Il Vetro di Murano Alle Biennali 1895 - 1972. P. 103.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Tall Flute
Located in Milan, IT
Silver is famed for its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, making it perfect for tableware. It is used to create this unique, striking flute that will not alter the taste or...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Hand Blown Glass Contrapposto Cup 6
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 of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature universe.
The Contrapposto Cup Collection...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Violet by Venini
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...
Category
20th Century Italian 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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