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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Nizioleti Handmade Murano Glass by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Nizioleti handmade Murano glass by Matteo Silverio, 2019
Dimensions: 360 x 320 mm / 12 triangles
Materials: Murano glass
All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Studio Glass Rabbit Figure Paper Weight, Russia, circa 1980s
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage glass rabbit figure paper weight - unidentified maker with original labels attached to the base - Russia - circa 1980s.
Excellent vint...
Category
Late 20th Century Russian Modern Glass
Materials
Art 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...
Category
20th Century English Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Cut 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
'Alchemica Wine Glass' Hand Blown Wine Glass by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Alchemica Wine Glass'
A Hand Blown Wine Glass by Simone Crestani
Alchemica Wine Glass is one of the pieces from the Alchemica Collection.
"A collection composed of bottles, wine glasses, cocktail glasses and whiskey glasses, born from an ironic reinterpretation of chemical laboratory glassware...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Katsura Murano Glass Sculpture by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Katsura Murano glass sculpture by Paolo Marcolongo
2016
Dimensions: 19.0 x 18.0 x 15.0 cm
Materials: Murano glass, iron
Born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art High School ...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Iron
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass "Neolitico Fish" Sculpture/Paperweight
By Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Neolitico, Murano glass sculpture /paperweight in this Fish shape by Barovier & Toso, label.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Serapè Colour Handmade Murano Glass by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Serapè Handmade Murano glass by Matteo Silverio, 2018
Dimensions: 100 x 30 x 0.8 cm
Materials: Murano glass
All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colors, patterns,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Very Large, Fine English Glass Water Ewer or Decanter
Located in London, GB
A very large, fine English glass water ewer or decanter
English, 20th century
Measures: Height 38cm, diameter 15cm
This simple yet eye-catching glass piece is a large, very tall...
Category
20th Century English Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
RYBKA - Vintage Carved Studio Glass Paperweight - Signed - Circa 2003
Located in Chatham, ON
RYBKA - Vintage carved studio glass paperweight with inclusions - artist signed and dated - circa 2003.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
70s Danese Italy Design by Enzo Mari Object "Delos"
By Enzo Mari
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.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Serapè White Handmade Murano Glass by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Serapè handmade white Murano glass by Matteo Silverio, 2018
Dimensions: 100 x 30 x 0.8 cm
Materials: Murano glass
All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colors, pat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Ikat Red Gold Goblet Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A gold touch on your table thanks to this amazing red ikat goblets
Made out of real gold this beautiful set of 4 to make your table sparkle.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Touch-Me 2.0 Handmade Murano Glass Vase by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Touch-me 1.0 Murano glass vase by Matteo Silverio, 2020
Dimensions: Approximate 10 x 15 x 30 cm
Materials: Murano glass made with "new" glass
All the objects are 100% handmade ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Touch-Me 1.0 Handmade Murano Glass Vase by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Touch-me 1.0 Murano glass vase by Matteo Silverio, 2019
Dimensions: Approximate 15 x 30 x 50 cm
Materials: Murano glass
All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern 3 Piece Dresser Cologne Bottle Set
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 3 piece set of dresser bottles with silver tops from Czechoslovakia c.1960. In excellent condition with minimal wear, unpolished. Sold and pri...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Touch-Me 1.0 Handmade Murano Glass Vase by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Touch-me 1.0 Murano glass Vase by Matteo Silverio
2019
Dimensions: approx. 15 x 30 x 50 cm
Materials: Murano glass
All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colors, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Touch-Me 2.0 Handmade Murano Glass Vase by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Touch-me 1.0 Murano glass vase by Matteo Silverio, 2020
Dimensions: Approximate 12 x 17 x 35 cm
Materials: Murano glass made with "recycled" glass
All the objects are 100% hand...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Inside the Wood Sculpted Murano Glass Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Inside the wood sculpted Murano glass vase by PAOLO MARCOLONGO
2018
Dimensions: 42.2 x 16.1 x 16.6 cm
Materials: Murano glass, iron
Born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art ...
Category
2010s American Modern Glass
Materials
Iron
Touch-Me 1.0 Handmade Murano Glass Vase by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Touch-me 1.0 Murano glass vase by Matteo Silverio
2019
Dimensions: Approximate 15 x 30 x 50 cm
Materials: Murano glass
All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Drop Murano Glass Ruby Vase Handmade and Blown
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing a drop-shaped vase crafted from authentic Murano glass, boasting a uniquely simple design that effortlessly complements any ambiance. Its glossy finish will elevate the d...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Seguso Signed Gold Aventurine Glass Bowl Vintage Italian Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This over scaled elegant vintage Murano blown glass bowl is signed by Seguso. It is abundant with gold aventurine and the top portion has hints...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Touch-Me 1.0 Handmade Murano Glass Vase by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Touch-me 1.0 Murano glass vase by Matteo Silverio
2019
Dimensions: approximate 15 x 30 x 50 cm
Materials: Murano glass
All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Mouth-Blown Murano Vase in Art Glass, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large mouth-blown Murano vase in art glass.
Multicolored in a modern design.
circa 1970s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 36.5 x D 14.0 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art 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 .
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Livio Seguso, Murano. Colossal and Impressive Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Livio Seguso, Murano.
Colossal and impressive art glass sculpture in smoked glass on a black base and a glass ball in light purple.
1970s/1980s
Signed.
In perfect condition.
Di...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Caithness Glass Elixir Paperweight No. 189/500, Scotland, Circa 1980s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a glass paperweight named "Elixir", limited edition 189/500, by Caithness Glass, Scotland, made after 1970 in the last quarter of the 20th Century.
This is a very attractive cone shaped clear glass paperweight, well handmade (hand blown) with a very intricate internal design called Elixir. These were produced as a limited edition, this being 189 out of 500.
The makers mark is etched to the base with the number 189/500 scratched alongside.
This paperweight weighs about 500 gram.
Caithness Glass
The company was founded in 1961 by Robin Sinclair and initially only made bowls, vases and drinking glasses. After Paul Ysart joined the company a year later that paved the weigh for Paperweight production, with regular factory production starting in the late 1960s.
In 1974 the first millefiori and lampwork paperweights...
Category
20th Century Scottish Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 8 Unique Tobias Møhl, Facon De Venise Drinking Glasses, Signed
By Tobias Mohl
Located in Kastrup, DK
Tobias Møhl born 1970.
"Facon de Venise" unique clear wine glasses with stems in the shape of different seahorses and sea animals.
Perfect conditio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
1980s Seguso Attributed Modernist Murano Glass Figure of A Chinese Man
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A green, white and black murano glass figure of a Chinese man manufactured in the Eighties in Venice and attributed to Seguso, it's labeled on the bottom with a label of the shop who...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Rostrato vase in clear Murano glass by Barovier and Toso, Italian 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
"Rostrato" vases are a peculiar 1930s design by Ercole Barovier, then owner and designer of the eponymous brand Barovier & Toso, based on the island of Murano. The brand is still act...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Circa 1980s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Caithness glass paperweight named "Ascension", designed by Alastair Macintosh and dating to the last quarter of the 20th century.
The paperweight has a cone, egg shaped form, having colours including blue swirl with orange net to the centre and medium bubble and smaller controlled bubbles, making a very distinctive design.
The Caithness Glass Company began making paperweights circa 1962 Paul Ysart,Colin Terriss,Alistair Macintosh,Margot Thomson Inns Burn where some of Caithness makers designers of Caithness glass paperweights.
The makers mark is etched to the base with CAITHNESS ASCENSION SCOTLAND and a scratched edition number alongside as per the images.
This paperweight weighs about 500 gram.
Caithness glass
The company was founded in 1961 by Robin Sinclair and initially only made bowls, vases and drinking glasses. After Paul Ysart joined the company a year later, that paved the weigh for Paperweight production, with regular factory production starting in the late 1960s.
In 1974 the first millefiori and lampwork paperweights...
Category
20th Century Scottish Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
1960s Flavio Poli Design for Seguso Design Glass Submerged Vase
By Flavio Poli
Located in Biella, IT
Flavio Poli for Seguso design vase glass years 1955 submerged glass vase
Perfect condition a, very rare.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
CAITHNESS - High Seas - Blue Swirl Glass Paperweight - U.K. - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
CAITHNESS (Manufacturer) - High Seas (Collection) - H87830 (Identification Number) - Vintage art glass paperweight - striking design - si...
Category
Late 20th Century Scottish Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Mozer Signed Faceted Yellow Glass Bowl Vintage Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely bowl glass by the Moser glass works in the Czech Republic has faceted sides. It is vintage from the 70's and is a beautiful light color of yellow. This would make great b...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Fine English Glass Jars with Fitted Stoppers
Located in London, GB
Pair of fine English glass jars with fitted stoppers.
English, 20th century
Measures : Height 16cm, diameter 8.5cm
Of an elegant and simple design, immaculately finished, these ...
Category
20th Century English Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Tulip Set of Six Wine Glasses by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Wine 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 design...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Fuso Short Glass by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Fuso short glass by Ries
Dimensions: D9.5 x H6.7 cm
Materials: Crystal
Also available: Fuso tall & fuso vase.
Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focus...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Unique Jewelry Box by Atelier George
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique jewelry box by Atelier George
One of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 90 cm
Materials: Handblown glass
Also available in ivory and light grey
The Moire coll...
Category
2010s French Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Glass Boyd Bedside Carafe with Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Bedside carafe pitcher with one small glass
The clear Czech contemporary boyd glass bedside carafe pitcher with top and small glass is formally strong, yet with delicate details expressed through the lines and inner fluting. Modern yet retro, the bedside water bottle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of English Engraved and Cut Glass Sweet Bowls
Located in London, GB
Pair of English engraved and cut glass sweet bowls
English, 20th century
Measures: height 16cm, diameter 12cm
With a quaint, humble and charming character, these near-identical ...
Category
20th Century English Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
Set of 16 Kartell Trama Wine Glasses in Pinkish by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural earthy colours and matt finishes. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Murano Geode Bowl by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano geode bowl by Cenedese. Vibrant smoke color with dark blues. Bowl measures 2.75" high and 10.25" diameter.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Tulip Cocktail Glass by Aldo Cibic Set of 6
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Created in 2002, the Tulip family of glasses has adapted to many people's tables and homes. It has become one of the best-selling pieces in the Paola C...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Venini Puzzle Vase in Coral & Gray Glass by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Puzzle glass in coral/Gray by Ettore Sottsass. Numbered edition for year. Hand-blown glass.
Color: Coral/Gray
Technique: Opal
Dimensions: Ø 27 cm, H 40 cm
Year of Manuf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Aldo Set Of Six Whisky Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Alfredo Barbini Rare" Inciso" Murano Glass Bowl/Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice technique of hand carved parallel lines in a thick sasso glass shape with a yellow inside and top and bottom shine polished. Similar sample can b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
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
Three Italian Millefiori Cased Glass Paperweights
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Three Italian Murano millefiori cased glass paperweights. The range from 1.75" - 2.5" high and 3.25" - 4" diameter. Two paperweights have decals. Made in Murano, Italy.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Campbell-Rey Octagonal Striped Carafe in Green and Turquoise Murano Glass
By Campbell-Rey
Located in London, GB
Campbell-Rey continue their exploration of colour and geometric form, introducing new expressions to traditional materials. Presenting Rosanna, a Murano glassware collection comprised of an octagonal tumbler, carafe and bowl in five striped colourways.
The Rosanna glassware collection is the culmination of a year’s experimentation with Laguna B...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Tulip Set of 6 Champagne Goblets by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Created in 2002, the Tulip family of glasses has adapted to many people's tables and homes. It has become one of the best-selling pieces in the Paola C...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
1970s Flavio Poli Design for Seguso Italy, Diamond Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli
Located in Biella, IT
Flavio Poli design for Seguso Italy production in years '70, diamond glass vase "brilliant cut"
Measure: height 4 inches x diameter 8", in vintage ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Fuso Tall Glass by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Fuso tall glass by Ries
Dimensions: D 9.5 x H 12 cm
Materials: crystal
Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focused on product an...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of 16 Kartell Trama Wine Glasses in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural earthy colours and matt finishes. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 16 Kartell Trama Water Glasses in Pinkish by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 16 Large Kartell Trama Glasses in Pinkish 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
Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase, circa 2000
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian handmade assymetric/oval form vase is made of transparent Murano glass with inlaid gold dust.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 16 Kartell Trama Water Glasses in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Trama tableware collection is a complete dinner set inspired by Japanese pottery with its characteristic and highly refined textures in natural earthy colours and matt finishes. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Set of 4 Italian Murano Glasses by Salviati
By Salviati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 hand etched amethyst Murano glasses by Salviati / Made in Italy in the 2000s.
Original "SALVIATI" mark on the base.
Height: 5.5 inches / d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
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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