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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Burnished Copper Small Centerpiece Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Burnished copper small centerpiece Kubus bowl by Lassen Dimensions: d 14 x w 14 x h 7 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 1.35 Kg The dictionary defi...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Burnished Copper Large Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Burnished copper large kubus bowl by Lassen Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 3 kg Kubus Bowl is based on original sketches by Mogens Lassen, and con...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Handcrafted Hilla 001 by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted hilla 001 by Lovebuch Dimensions: Ø 23 x H 36 cm Materials: Sandstone, handcrafted piece Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressive materials are shaped to create a poetry of objects that inhabit our daily lives. Sculptural ceramics...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Sandstone

Bubble Bowl in Marbled Smoke and Black Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in smoke & black marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed by ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Resin

Cool Grey Large Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Cool grey large Kubus bowl by Lassen Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm Materials: metal Weight: 3 Kg Kubus Bowl is based on original sketches by Mog...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Large Vase in Murano Glass Honey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini Freccia large vase in Murano glass various colors. Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Freccia is a triangular base vase with an integral side which serv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

White Small Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
White small Kubus bowl by Lassen Dimensions: w 14 x w 14 x h 14 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 1.35 Kg Kubus bowl is based on original sketches by Moge...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Large Ceramic Center Bowl Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic center bowl by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). Meant to be a bespoken center piece., the deep form bowl features a robust body of thick wall, supported by a short round foot ring. The surface showcases an expressive glaze pattern that is the signature style to the artist's work. Free-flowing abstract strokes...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Set of 4 Gold Plated Mini Kubus Bowls by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 gold plated Mini Kubus bowls by Lassen Dimensions: D 7 x W 7 x H 7 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 0.40 Kg Kubus bowl is based on original sketches by Mogens Lassen, and...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Black Large Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black large Kubus bowl by Lassen Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 3 Kg Kubus bowl is based on original sketches by Mogens ...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Three Colorful Graduated Inlaid Shell 'Dots Obsession' Pattern Concave Trays
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Three colorful graduated inlaid shell 'Dots Obsession' pattern concave trays Attributed to the workshops of Maitland-Smith Retailed by Shawana Storey, San Francisco Three lar...
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Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Jean Boggio, Suite of 4 Covered Pots on the Theme of the Circus
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Jean bOGGIO, suite of 4 covered pots on the theme of the circus, Edition Les Héritiers France.
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Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Usa Modern Centerpiece Bowl Mod. 8531 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Usa modern Centerpiece bowl mod. 8531 by Angelo Mangiarotti for Knoll, 1970s. Centerpiece bowl mod. 8531 in the shape of a cup with a round base, in gray marble. Produced by Knoll ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Set of 4 Black Mini Kubus Bowls by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black Mini Kubus bowls by Lassen Dimensions: D 7 x W 7 x H 7 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 0.40 Kg Kubus bowl is based on original sketches by Mogens Lassen, and conta...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Burnished Copper Small Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Burnished copper small Kubus bowl by Lassen Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 14 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 1.35 Kg Kubus bowl is based on original sketc...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Puparin Vase Murano Glass Topaz
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Puparìn is a vase from the Laguna Collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2022. Thin, slender and marked by a thick clear glass base that seems to make t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

White Small Centerpiece Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
White small centerpiece Kubus bowl by Lassen Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 7 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 1.35 Kg The dictionary definition is “...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

New Modern Fruit Bowl in Black Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Inside out fruit bowl in black Marquinia marble, designed by the internationally renowned designer Karen Chekerdjian - it is available also in other colours. It is part of the Inside...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Vase Palladio Small, Bassano White Ceramic, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the 17th century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and kaolin i...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Set of 4 White Mini Kubus Bowls by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 white Mini Kubus bowls by Lassen Dimensions: D 7 x W 7 x H 7 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 0.40 Kg Kubus bowl is based on original sketches by Mogens Lassen, and conta...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Black Small Centerpiece Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black small centerpiece Kubus bowl by Lassen Dimensions: d 14 x w 14 x h 7 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 1.35 Kg The dictionary definition is “...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Bronze Vide Poche Square by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Vide Poche Square by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 18 x D 18 x H 4 cm Materials: Bronze The Vide Poche is designed with your loose-pocket items in mind, think keys, change and p...
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2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Black Large Centerpiece Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black large centerpiece Kubus bowl by Lassen Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 11.50 cm Materials: metal Weight: 3 Kg The dictionary definition is “an object occupying a central, e...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

White Large Centerpiece Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
White large centerpiece Kubus bowl by Lassen Dimensions: d 23 x w 23 x h 11.50 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 3 Kg The dictionary definition is “an object occupying a central, e...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Cool Grey Small Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Cool grey small Kubus bowl by Lassen Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 14 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 1.35 Kg Kubus bowl is based on original sketches by Mogens Lassen, and contain...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

White Large Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
White large kubus bowl by Lassen Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 3 Kg Kubus bowl is based on original sketches by Mogens ...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Contemporary 'Papillon' Artistic Crystal Bowl Aquamarine by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Innovative design, fine craftsmanship and a strong artistic sense make this creation not only a bowl but a real artistic sculpture. The natural col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

382 Hand Crafted Springing Stoneware Bowl by Helen Prior
Located in New Paltz, NY
382 Hand Crafted Springing Stoneware Bowl by Helen Prior A delicate hand-crafted bowl, organic in shape with a torn clay opening in natural speckled stoneware clay. Part of the Cros...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Freccia Small Vase in Murano Glass Honey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini freccia small vase in Murano glass. Designed by Alessandro Mendini, freccia is a triangular base vase with an integral side which serves to give both...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Centerpiece Bowl in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Centerpiece bowl in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 36 x D 30 x H 7 cm Materials: Polished bronze.    
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2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Two Gianmaria Buccellati Sterling Silver Flower Bowls in Case
By Clementi di Giovanni Mantel, Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Two sterling silver flower head bowls. One is collage-style with 3 graduated layers of fluted, striated, and irregular petals and beaded center. The other has fluted and irregular pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Goblet Bowl, Iroko and Oak, Signed Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of goblet bowl Object / Tray Measures: 40 cm H x 15 cm W, 15.7” H x 6” W Iroko wood and oak Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with passion for design, atmosphere, history and Craft. Arno grew up in a family with parents who like to work with beautiful brands and objects. His father studied at the Royal Academy of Arts Fashion Department, he worked for Bikkembergs and made his own fashion brands, but has also collected tribal arts for more than 20 years. His mother, who worked with his father from the beginning, bought a shoe store in 2010 where they sold brands as Rick Owens, Ann Demeulemeester, Maison Martin Margiela, ... With the interest in beauty he learned from his parents, Arno studied interior design, after learning a lot about materials and with great knowledge of history he designed interiors and opened his own gallery for ethnographic art...
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2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Other

Sunkoo Sun Koo Yuh Signed Korean American Hand Painted Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully, hand-painted, one-of-a-kind studio pottery bowl by Korean-American master potter/artist Sunkoo (Sun Koo) Yuh. Yuh's work is often inspired by Buddhist and Confucian be...
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Meet Marble Bowl, Cristian Mohaded
Located in Geneve, CH
Meet marble bowl - Cristian Mohaded Dimensions: D 45 x H 16 cm Materials: white carrara marble top, Diorite base. It is a series of pieces made of different marbles, or in marble and metal, meeting and combining in two shapes with a very simple geometry, which vary in their proportions based on utility. Cristian Mohaded Industrial designer and Artist born in the Argentine countryside (Catamarca, 1980). He has graduated from the National Univerity of Córdoba, He shares part of the time between Buenos Aires and Milan. Nowadays, he is a prolific product, interior designer and art director, and known as benchmark in Argentina design. He is devoted to develop and design products for private clientes, national and international companies. Throughout his career as a designer he has also won several design awards and special mentions, also he participated in numerous national and international fairs and exhibitions. His works were show in Gallery S. Bensimon (Paris), DeisgnMiami (Miami), Valerie Goodman Gallery, 21st Gallery...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Peitil by Samuel Costantini
Located in Geneve, CH
Peitil by Samuel Costantini. Entirely handmade by the artist. Edition 9+ 1 AP. Dimensions: 45 x H 16 cm. Materials: hand worked copper sheet. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Copper

Handcrafted & Turned Oak Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Oak half Japanese Yakisugi platter - bowl. These unique pieces are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Oak

Vallauris, France, three ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes. 1960/70s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vallauris, France, three ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes. 1960/70s. Unsigned. In excellent condition. Largest (blue) measuring: D 15.0 x H 5.5 cm.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Vase Giunone White and Clear, in Glass, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Vallauris, France, two ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes. 1960/70s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vallauris, France, two ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes. 1960/70s. Unstamped. In excellent condition. Largest measurement: D 19.0 x H 6.5 cm.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Double Slatted Tray in Burned African Walnut by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Double slatted tray in burned African walnut by Arno Declercq Dimensions: diameter 34 x height 18 cm Materials: burned and waxed African walnut Arno Declercq Belgian designer a...
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2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Walnut

Handcrafted Turned Oak Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Oak half Yakisugi platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniq...
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2010s English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Oak

Handcrafted Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash Yakisugi platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques. Finished in food safe oil....
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2010s English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ash

Aboriginal Dot Pattern Gilded Studio Ceramic Bowl, Signed, Australia, 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Aboriginal 'dot' pattern studio pottery bowl with gilded highlights - wheel thrown conical shape - hand painted design with mirror black glaze to the outer sides and background - sig...
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20th Century Australian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Bottle Under Sea, Turquoise, in Glass, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Nina Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Nina bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 17 x D 17 x H 3.5 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. Nina bowl / ashtray / centerpiece / candle holder / card holder FAKASAKA is a ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

O'Connor Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
O'Connor bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 41.5 cm D 16 cm H 9.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Vallauris, France, Two Ceramic Bowls in Brightly Colored Glazes
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vallauris, France, two ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes in red and orange on a dark brown base. 1960/70s. Marked. In excellent condition. "Stell...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Ceramic Stoneware Tea Bowl in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware tea bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). Potted in a column shape with a prominent encircling ridged node in the midsection, the upright bowl evokes th...
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Double Bowl by Turbina
Located in Geneve, CH
Double bowl by Turbina. Future Archeology. Dimensions: H 4.5 x W 24 x D 8 cm. Bowl Diameter 8 cm. Materials: Natural / White Mayolica Fired Cla...
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2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Cast Stone

Handcrafted Ash Yakisugi Platter
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash platter finished with Japanese scorched yakisugi technique and natural rim. These are handmade to the...
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2010s English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ash

Vallauris, France, Three Ceramic Bowls in Brightly Colored Glazes
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vallauris, France, three ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes in red, yellow and green on a dark base. 1960/70s. Marked. In excellent condition. Measuring: L 20.0 x W 14.0 x ...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Large Segno Bowl, Giorgio Bonaguro
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Segno bowl - Giorgio Bonaguro Dimensions: D 28 x W 28 x H 11 cm Materials: Calacatta Oro marble, glass. A collection that was born from the desire to recover marble processing waste: small portions of slabs with different thickness, otherwise unused, now become an elegant and precious base for small objects. Each element is characterized by a strong graphic sign, engraved in the stone, which acts as a guide to insert the borosilicate glass element which, according to diameters and heights, becomes a vase for flowers, a vase for plants...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Aluminium Vide Poche Square by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminium Vide Poche Square by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 18 x D 18 x H 4 cm Materials: Aluminium Discard your day at the door. Your Vide Poche is designed with your loose-pocket i...
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2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Aluminum

Original Black Bodum Bowl by C Jorgensen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Original plain black Bodum ceramic bowl by C. Jorgensen.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Anzolo Fuga , large bowl/centerpiece Murano glass for AVEM .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice centerpiece in Murano glass ,opalescent and aventurine glass by the well known Master Anzolo Fuga .
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Murano Glass

Handmade Italia Carrara Marble Octa' Bowl 2023
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Octà thanks to the simple and clean design can be placed in all furnishing styles. It is a container capable of transforming itself according to one's personal needs as a pocket emptier at the entrance of the house, in the living room as an object holder, in the bathroom as a perfume container...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Carrara Marble

Handcrafted Turned Oak Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Organic and natural traditionally hand-crafted and turned Oak Japanese Yakisugi bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditi...
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2010s English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Oak

Vallauris, France, Two Ceramic Bowls, 1960s/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vallauris, France, two ceramic bowls with glazes in red/black and red/brown. 1960/70s. Marked. In excellent condition. Red/brown measures: L 11.0 x W 9.5 x H 8.0 cm.  
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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

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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