Modern Decorative Bowls
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
New Modern Fruit Bowl in White Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act, in stock. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities.
An essential shape and cla...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Dora Maar Centerpiece Pedestal Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Serve Surrealism. Our larger-than-life Dora Maar Centerpiece Pedestal Bowl is the grand head-turner every dining experience deserves. Inspired by Dora Maar, the French photographer, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Sophia Medium White Ceramic and 24-Karat Gold Details Handcrafted Centerpiece
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
Elegant and functional, Sophia M centerpiece is crafted by hand and celebrates the heart of Italian cities: the piazza. Exquisitely made of ceramic, Sophia M features a square portic...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
Resin Vase White Gold Leaf Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Resin Decorative Vase White Gold Leaf, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful decorative vase is lacquered in white cotton lac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Silver Vessel, Fruit Bowl Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Wotan"
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic and industrial shapes fuse in this inverted and fierce warrior helmet of the Norse warlord. Playfully malevolent tension -arrests the bowl atop the dagger like legs. This m...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
Bone Small Bowl in Brass by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
The small bone bowl is part of a series of sculptural artefacts cast in solid brass with a matt finish bearing a bone-like quality. Bone bowls can be displa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Paper Bowl 3, Made of Crumpled Brass Sheet, Handcrafted and Formed in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
The Paper series embodies the idea of crumpling paper set in time. The materiality of the brass is utilized by the intricate folds and bends that not on...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Travertine Eclipse Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertin...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Bowl Vase Vessel Centerpiece Imperial Green Marble Handmade Italy Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Imperial Green marble. Polished finishing.
Dimensions: Small L 35 x W 17 x H 8 cm. Medium L 45 x W ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Bowl Vase Vessel Centerpiece White Calacatta Marble Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Calacatta marble. Polished finishing.
Dimensions: Big L 56 x W 27 x H 12 cm. Medium L 45 x W 22 x H 10 cm Small L 35 x W 17 x H ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Mothership Catch All - Handblown Contemporary Glass Vessel for the Home
Located in New York, NY
The Mothership Catch All, as the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia was affectionately dubbed by concertgoers, uses blended color bands to embody the spirit of the venue where the Gratef...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Talayot White Marble Carved Large Bowl
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Large bowl with spinning effect in carved Veneciano white marble. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marbl...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
White marble carved large Ming
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Ming in carved Veneciano white marble. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 addi...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
LIA 6" Square Handcrafted Brass and Steel Valet Bowl Tray by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
LIA 6" Square handcrafted valet tray bowl is versatile as a decorative object or in an entry way to place your daily belongings.
A contrast in metals, hand-hammered 4 1/2" inner rou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Steel, Brass
Bone Extra Large Bowl in Brass by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
The extra large bone bowl is part of a series of sculptural artefacts cast in solid brass with a matte finish bearing a bone-like quality. Bone bowls can be displayed on their own as...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
21st Century Karim Rashid Knight Vase Murano Glass Red and Black
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Knight vase Murano glass various colors.
Color stands out in the Knight vase designed by Karim Rashid, displaying its playful undulating stripes of polychr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Karim Rashid Coppa Bowl Transparent Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Coppa bowl transparent Murano glass various colors.
Designed by Karim Rashid, Coppa is a small glass container with round, sinuous, markedly colored shapes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Karim Rashid Large Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century.
Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Ghidini 1961 Perished Large Bowl in Gold-Plated Stainless Steel by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Large bowl in openwork steel. After having visited the Museum of Natural History in New York, Studio Job created a neo-gothic pattern of dancing human and animal skeletons...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Venini Murrine Romane Multicolor Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Murrine Romane bowl in multicolor by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. These Murrine are called “roman” due to their graphic signs and because they...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Paper Bowl 1, Made of Crumpled Brass Sheet, Handcrafted and Formed in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
The Paper Series embodies the idea of crumpling paper set in time. The materiality of the brass is utilized by the intricate folds and bends that not on...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Roman Travertine Bowl by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bowl designed by Le Lampade and made in Italy.
10 available.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Roman Travertine Bowl by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bowl designed by Le Lampade and made in Italy.
10 available.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Eye Candy Saucer
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Eye Candy Saucer, a miniature bowl meticulously crafted through the fusion of mouth and hand-blown glass techniques. This exquisite saucer is a celebration of artisanal craftsmanship...
Category
2010s Palestinian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pink Onyx Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vase Vessel Sculpture Hand Carved, Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Pink onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object.
Bowl dimensions: Medium L ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Carter Acrylic Bowl Brushed Platinum Large
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Inspired by the mixed metals of the Studio 54 logo, Carter is a bowl to capture the attention of anyone who loves the night life. Hang up your Halston outfit and place your Elsa Pere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Platinum
1970s Modernist Blue Scavo Murano Glass Bowl in the manner of Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfect condition blue murano glass round bowl designed and manufactured in Venice in the Seventies. Crafted in the renowned Murano glassmaking tradition, this bowl is a testament ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
RW Viager Maple Burlwood Bowl Vessel
Located in Countryside, IL
RW Viager Maple Burlwood Bowl Vessel
This vessel measures: 13 wide x 13 deep x 10 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible....
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Burl, Maple
RW Viager Elm Burlwood Bowl Vessel
Located in Countryside, IL
RW Viager Elm Burlwood Bowl Vessel
This vessel measures: 10 wide x 16.5 deep x 10 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible....
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Elm, Burl
Contemporary Design Vase in Resin Glass Handcrafted Yellow and Pink Color
Located in Milano, IT
Vase in resin and glass that takes its base color from rose quartz, one of the most common stones in Brazil.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Resin, Epoxy Resin
1970s bowl
Located in PARIS, FR
Travail des années 1970
Cendrier en fonte d’aluminium
Haut. : 4 Diam. : 17,8 cm
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum
Ceramic Tiger Peanut Bowl , hand made And Painted in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Senzo Duma Ceramics presents a handcrafted ceramic tiger peanut bowl, sculpted by Lefu and painted by Samkelo. This exquisite piece captures the tender bond between mother and cub, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Elchinger, France. Ceramic bowl with light-toned glaze. Ca. 1960
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elchinger, France. Ceramic bowl with light-toned glaze. Hand-decorated.
Ca. 1960.
Marked.
In excellent condition with natural craquelure.
Dimensions: Diameter 14.0 cm x Height 5.0 cm.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl. Clear and red glass with air bubbles inside.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl. Clear and red glass with air bubbles inside.
Mouth-blown.
1960s/70s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 13.5 cm x Height 5.5 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl in deep red glass with air bubbles inside.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl in deep red glass with air bubbles inside.
Mouth-blown.
1960s/70s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 12.0 cm x Height 5.0 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Elchinger, France. Two ceramic bowls with light-toned glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elchinger, France. Two ceramic bowls with light-toned glaze. Hand-decorated. Spiral-shaped decoration.
Ca. 1960.
Marked.
In excellent condition with natural craquelure.
Dimensions: D...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeles...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertin...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Rosso Levanto Eclipse Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertin...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Ceramic Giraffe Bowl by Ardmore made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Giraffe Bowl from Ardmore Ceramics, a masterpiece crafted in South Africa. Standing 7 inches tall, 15 inches long, and 16 inches wide, this ceramic ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Silvestri, Venice, Italy. Unique ceramic bowl with a cityscape.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Silvestri, Venice, Italy. Unique ceramic bowl with a cityscape featuring female faces. Hand-decorated.
Signed and dated '55.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 24.0 cm x 5.0 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Art Glass Bowl
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage art glass bowl by Murano. Beautiful layered pink and white color to the thick glass with a folded edge. Remnants of the original recognizable made in Italy, Murano sticker ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Triangular Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small triangular bowl in hues of dark and light browns with a bright blue accent on the base of the interior and exterior.
Etched on base with the Rörstrand R and 3 crowns, Sweden...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Murrine Glass Centerpiece for Cleto Munari , Italy 2018
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rectangular Modern Centerpiece bowl designed by Alessandro Mendini and Cleto Munari.
Made of 4 pointed murrina glass in the style of the great maestro Carlo Scarpa.
Limite...
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murrine
Unique Tornado blue glass bowl by Allan Scharff
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique Tornado blue glass bowl with three feet by Allan Scharff for Holmegaard Glass.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Lost Paper - LP 01 bowl in white bronze
By TIPSTUDIO
Located in Florence, IT
Born from a contemplation on the transient nature of modern consumerism, Lost Paper emerges as a tribute to the overlooked beauty hidden within everyday disposables. Through a proces...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Silver, Bronze
Ceramic Footed Centrepiece by Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A modern made hand turned red clay bowl by Bitossi of Italy in a design by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007). The hand crafted piece has been finished in a two tone matte white and indigo ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Emil Milan Signed Khaya Wood Divided Bowl with Sterling Feet
By Emil Milan
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A divided console bowl carved by American woodworker Emil Milan (1922-1985). Carved from African mahogany, also known as Khaya wood, the bowl is divided into three parts and stands o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Murano, Italy. Large bowl in art glass. Clear and green glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Large bowl in art glass.
Clear and green glass. Mouth-blown.
1960s/70s.
In excellent condition with some minor chips. See photos.
Dimensions: L 58.0 cm x D 27.0 cm x H...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Long Bowl in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long bowl in dark bronze by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 41.5 x D 16 x H 9.5 cm
Materials: Dark bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Waterford Cut Crystal Serving Dish Bowl
Located in Countryside, IL
Waterford Cut Crystal Serving Dish Bowl
This serving dish measures: 13.5 wide x 9.75 deep x 4.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much deta...
Category
Early 2000s Northern Irish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Collection Particulière Travertine 'Key' Fruit Bowl Large by Arno Declercq
Located in Utrecht, NL
Large Romain Travertine 'Key' Fruit Bowl by Arno Declercq for Collection Particulière, France.
Collection Particulière is a Parisian company, known for its unique artisan hand-made...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Marc Lalique, France. Colossal and impressive "Haiti" art glass bowl.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Marc Lalique, France.
Colossal and impressive "Haiti" art glass bowl in clear crystal with inclusions of electric blue. Rare model.
1950.
Signed Lalique France. Signature on the bot...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Silvio Coppola Polished Stainless Steel Lobo Fruit Bowl for Alessi, 1990s
By Silvio Coppola, Alessi
Located in Miami, FL
Silvio Coppola Polished Stainless Steel Lobo Fruit Bowl for Alessi, 1990s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Steel
Anne Goldman organic ceramic / pottery large bowl , centerpiece , signed .
By Anne Goldman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing organic bowl very textured by the well known artist Anne Goldman . Her pieces are in Museums , Collections and Organizations all over the world .
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Bronze Triple Tray, Signed Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Triple Tray - Signed Arno Declercq
Measures: 30 cm L x 28 cm W x 19 cm H (11.8” L x 11” W x 7.5” H)
Material: bronze
Signed by Arno Declercq
--Arno Declercq--
Belgian designe...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Hazorfim Sterling Silver 925 Floral Bowl
By Hazorfim
Located in Countryside, IL
Hazorfim Sterling Silver .925 Floral Bowl
This floral bowl measures: 7.5 wide x 7.5 deep x 5.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detai...
Category
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modern decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern decorative bowls 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 decorative bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern decorative bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Gunnar Nylund, Alfredo Barbini, Antonio da Ros, and Danese Milano. 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 decorative bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $4,863 while the average work can sell for $498.
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