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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Mod Ceramichrome California Pottery Bowl Pinched Top
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Modern Magenta Ceramichrome California Pottery Bowl Pinched Top – Retro Chic Home Decor.
Dimensions: 7.5” width x 5” height
Condition: This bowl exhibits typical signs of vintage w...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed Porcelain Bowl No. 202003 by Chris Gustin
By Chris Gustin
Located in New York, NY
Glazed porcelain. Unique, wood-fired bowl with dimpled surfaces. Unsigned.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Edi Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Edi Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 12 x W 22 x H 20 cm.
Materials: Raw black clay.
Each piece is one of a kind, due to its free hand-building process. Po...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Christian Dior Home Lucite and Rattan Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning centerpiece basket or decorative bowl was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1970s. The geometric shape has a brass gallery and genuine rattan or wi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning Georg Jensen Brushed Stainless Steel Bowl Denmark Scandinavian Modern
By Georg Jensen
Located in Draper, UT
Organic modern mid century bowl by artist Georg Jensen. The brushed stainless steel curved design reflects light in the most stunning way. Made in Denmark. The shape is inspired b...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian modern Hexagonal burgundy Murano glass vase by i Sommersi series, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Hexagonal burgundy Murano glass vase by i Sommersi series, 1970s
Fantastic and vintage hexagonal base vase entirely in thick Murano glas...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian modern Round vase in transparent and blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Round vase in transparent and blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
Vase with an oval base in thick blue and transparent Murano glass. At the top it has an oval hole. The ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian modern Round vase in red and blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Round vase in red and blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
Fantastic and vintage round base vase in blue Murano glass, textured with rhombuses. In the upper part it has a...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian modern Decorative bowl in transparent yellow Murano glass by Venini 1990
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Decorative bowl in transparent yellow Murano glass by Venini, 1990s
Decorative bowl with a round base in transparent yellow Murano glass. Perfect as a centerpiece or p...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
San Diego California Design Hand Turned Mesquite Wood Art Bowl by Sally Ault
Located in San Diego, CA
Expertly crafted Mesquite wood turned bowl by San Diego artist/craftsman Sally Ault. Signed on the underside. Wonderful shape and form. The natural wood...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Murano Barbini Blown Glass Pink & Purple Large Shell Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
Large statement making Murano Barbini blown glass shell bowl. Pink/ purple/clear blown glass. No makers mark or signature.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Glass Bowl with Geometric Flower Pattern entirely Handmade by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
To make this bowl the crystal was curved, ground and polished by hand.
Thanks to a particular grinding technique it was possible to create a geometric pattern made of hexagons and pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Crystal Bowl with Gemmed Decoration Hand Crafted by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
This object is a handmade artistic sculpture that can be used as a bowl, as a centerpiece or simply as it is to furnish any environment.
This crystal has a high transparency aquamari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Collection 5 jade? stone Chinese bowls green veined modern shapes
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of five modern green veined stone bowls.
various sizes as photographed.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Jade
Mid 20th Century French Art Crystal Large Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a mid century French Art Crystal Centerpiece. It depicts an elongated mantraya like shaped clear crystal vase/bowl with dark pink borders.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Modern Serving Tray Ironwood Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak
Modern Serving Tray Eucalyptus Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to uplift layback moments. Handcrafted in Euc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak
Modern Serving Tray Ash Veneer Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak
Tray Pebble, in Marble Portoro, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Modern marble tray in Portoro or Portovenere marble, a precious variety of black marble from Liguria (Northern Italy), made through the processing of natural stones with 5-axis panto...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
1980s Modern Turquoise and White Murano Glass Round Centerpiece
By Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A 1980s Turquoise and White Murano Glass Centerpiece designed and manufactured in Italy in the style of Venini. This Round Centerpiece i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Frosted and Etched Cut Glass Leaf Vase/Bowl on Geometric Base by Robert Guenther
By Robert Guenther
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist vase was realized by the esteemed artisan Robert Guenter in the United States circa 1990. It features a tiered skyscraper style geometric base consisting of s...
Category
1990s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Orrefors Sweden Bowl With Colored Crystal Dish
By Orrefors
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Elegant...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Vermeil and Lapis Lazuli Centrepiece by Asprey
Located in London, GB
Very large vermeil and lapis lazuli centrepiece by Asprey
English, c. 1980
Height 29cm, width 70cm, depth 27cm
Made by the renowned firm of Asprey in around 1980, this vermeil (sil...
Category
20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil
Winchcombe Studio Pottery Large Slip Decorated Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Winchcombe studio pottery bowl with slip trailed patterning and copper glazes attributed to Ray Finch and dating from the latter 20th century. The hand thrown ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Salvador Dali ceci n’est pas une assiette art plate
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present number 913 / 2000 art glass plate by Salvador Dali.
Made with friend Jacques Daum in the 1970's and titled 'ceci n'est pas une assiette' which means 'this is not a ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Gianmaria Buccellati sterling silver "Lotus" small bowl .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sterling silver , Lotus bowl. Signed and marked .925. also star mark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Malachite Bowl With Brass Rim
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage malachite decorative bowl is from the 70's. It has the brass trim surround. Great desk accessory or ring bowl.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Malachite, Brass
GRAVITY: Contemporary black and white centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
A cartesian grid modified by gravity: the image of a black hole.
GRAVITY CENTREPIECE in black and white changes appearance depending on your point of view. The tray also moves from a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vase Cone Botticelli Foglie, 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Icosa wood bowl - (tauari)
Located in São Paulo, BR
Its shape derives from the half of an icosahedron, resulting in a sculptural object with a good storage area. It is supported on the table by the center point or by the sides, in a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Icosa wood bowl - (imbuia - brazilian walnut)
Located in São Paulo, BR
Its shape derives from the half of an icosahedron, resulting in a sculptural object with a good storage area. It is supported on the table by the center point or by the sides, in a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Murano, Italy, art glass bowl in purple glass. Modernist design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy, art glass bowl in purple glass. Modernist design.
From the 1960s/1970s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 16.0 cm x Height 7.5 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Bubble Bowl in Light Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in marbled light pink 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 Pao...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
PUSH XL : Contemporary Stainless Steel Centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
Make a bowl out of a disk. PUSH XL is delivered as a flat metal plate that you can give a unique shape with your fingers. By gently applying pressure, you can create a little vessel ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Green Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Marthe Delacroix, circa 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Green Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Marthe Delacroix, France, c. 1960
Textured, glazed ceramic bowl in a vibrant green glaze.
Priced individually; two available.
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Footed Vessel, 20th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Glazed Ceramic Footed Vessel, Japan, 20th C.
Striking blue bowl/vessel with a unique shape. The thick glaze sits beautifully on substantial, hand formed stoneware.
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Red Murano Blown Glass Centerpiece by MVM Cappellin & Co.
By Cappellin
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
After splitting from Paolo Venini (Cappellin Venini & C.) Giacomo Cappellin founded his Company from 1925-1932. In 1933 was purchased from Pauly & C. Compagnia Venezia Murano.
Pod-sh...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Geodesic wood bowl (tauari)
Located in São Paulo, BR
Inspired by geometry, it is composed of 32 triangular pieces that together form a geodesic.
Entirely assembled by hand and made of certified Brazilian wood, it has non-toxic finish ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Live Edge Sycamore Maple Burl Bowl by Vlad Droz
By Vlad Droz
Located in Geneve, CH
Live Edge Sycamore Maple Burl Bowl by Vlad Droz
Unique handmade piece signed by Vlad Droz
Dimensions: 21 x 18 cm
Materials: Sycamore Maple Burl.
Vlad Droz
"An incredible variety of ...
Category
2010s Russian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sycamore
Boule Brass Bowl by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Shiny, sexy and well rounded, Boule has a delightfully old-school ’70s appeal that suggests a little dancefloor attitude in its step.
Bestow your bling in its attractive shallow dom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
PUSH XL : Contemporary Brass Centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
Make a bowl out of a disk. PUSH XL is delivered as a flat metal plate that you can give a unique shape with your fingers. By gently applying pressure, you can create a little vessel ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
GRAVITY: Contemporary shiny brass and magenta centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
A cartesian grid modified by gravity: the image of a black hole.
GRAVITY CENTREPIECE in magenta and brass changes appearance depending on your point of view. The tray also moves from...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
REGENBOGEN : Contemporary lead crystal large bowl
Located in Berlin, DE
Bring a rainbow into your home! The REGENBOGEN series is handmade from heavy crystal, and then treated with a special chromatic film on the underside that exaggerates and distorts cr...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Lead
Guscio Bowl by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Guscio Bowl by Imperfettolab
Limited Edition
Dimensions: 114 x 54 x H 7
Materials: Fiberglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Kusachu Hexagonal Cherry Bark Bowl / Tray, Japan, 20th Century
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Kusachu Hexagonal Cherry Bark Bowl / Tray, Japan, 20th Century. This piece is in very good lightly used original condition.
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Cherry
Sculptural Art Glass Bowl by Leon Applebaum circa 1980s
Located in Troy, MI
Signed Leon Applebaum Art Glass Bowl
Large studio art glass bowl by Leon Applebaum circa 1980s
Pinwheel design of purple green and pink
Etched signature to underside
Additional In...
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Silver bowl with copper wire decoration by Theresia Hvorslev studio, 1996
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silver bowl with copper wire decoration by T. Hvorslev AB, 1996. Made at Studio Silverknappen in Linköping. Stamp-signed Theresia, stamped THHV 925 X10. Total weight approximately 84...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Debbie Bowl Black & Silver by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Channelling the raw and rebellious energy of New York’s post-punk scene, the Debbie collection pays tribute to the legendary Blondie frontwoman with a mix of rock-and-roll audacity a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
Pair of Favo Shelves by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of favo shelves by Imperfettolab
Dimensions:
103 x 33 x H 56 cm
63 x 32 x H 48 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Ema...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Baccarat Crystal Lidded Candy Dish or Crystal Mustard Bowl
By Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality Baccarat crystal lidded candy dish or mustard bowl.
This serving piece is in perfect condition, still has the original sticker...
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
GRAVITY: Contemporary shiny stainless steel large centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
Inspired by sci-fi fantasies of bending the space-time continuum, we made this shiny, warped grid, responding to a hidden force. The pieces are ingeniously locked into place providin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Osborne Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Osborne bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 35 cm D 10 cm H 3.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze
Also available in black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Italian Modern Murano Glass 'Handkerchief' Bowl in Earth Tones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Modern Murano Glass 'Handkerchief' Bowl in Earth Tones
Offered for sale is a stunning piece of Italian craftsmanship, this Italian Modern Murano Glass 'Handkerchief' Bowl in...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Arne Bang, c. 1930
By Arne Bang
Located in New York City, NY
Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Arne Bang, Denmark, c. 1930
This modern, geometric bowl is a beautiful example of Arne Bang's design sensibility and glazing expertise. The contrast between...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Geometric Pedestal Bowl in Smoke and Black Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our decorative geometric pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kit...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
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
Roman Travertine Vessel by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Roman round travertine tray by Le Lampade.
Made in Italy
This item can be also custom made.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
DROPS : Contemporary crystal centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
add a spectacular focal point to your dining or coffee table with this large bowl.
16 crystal spheres are bonded to the main crystal piece with special pigments that shimmer through...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Lead
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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