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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Dalla Valentina, Master in Murano, Calcedonia and Reticello Murrina, Magnificent
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here a beautiful bowl signed by Adriano dalla Valentina, Muranese master specialized in self made murrinas objects and sculptures. The bowl lip has two bands of amber and amethyst wi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Persimmon Ceramic Serving Bowl by Alex Muradian
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Alex Muradian's ceramics capture the essence of his experiences in both the English countryside and the coastal beaches where he currently resides. Each piece is handbuilt, showcasin...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato Bowl, Glass, Italy, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-coloured soffiato glass bowl designed and produced by Vittorio Zecchin, Italy, 1920s.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Large Fused Art Glass Bowl Entitled "Navajo Weave" by Jeffery Phelps, 2010
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American art glass bowl.
By the Pittsburgh artist Jeffrey Phelps.
Entitled: Navajo Weave
In the form of a large, low bowl comprised of fus...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
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
Large Ceramic Leaf Bowl with Banded Glaze by John Ward
By John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large stoneware glazed bowl in a rare leaf form by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa last quarter of the 20th century. The impressive, oversized bowl features a dis...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large bowl in art glass made in purple and frosted glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large bowl in art glass made in purple and frosted glass.
Curved form.
1970/80s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 37.0 cm x H 18.0 cm.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Nailed Bowl, Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Nailed bowl, Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 36 x W36 x H15 cm
Materials: African walnut, copper nails
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with passi...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
Murano, Italy, colossal waved bowl in green and purple art glass. 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy, colossal waved bowl in green and purple art glass.
1970s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 52.8 cm x D 21.5 cm x H 14.0 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Anja Kjær For Royal Copenhagen Crystal Bowl
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Anja Kjær For Royal Copenhagen Crystal Bowl, deep blue color changes in the light. Good original condition showing very little signs of w...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Plus Object glass bowl "Geyser" Cuprum O
By Plus Object
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Geyser" is a unique art object, as a bowl for fruits, nuts, and other tasty things – you will find the best assignment for this art piece.
"Plus Objeсt" is a Ukrainian design...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Plus Object glass bowl "Geyser" Black
By Plus Object
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Geyser" is a unique art object, as a bowl for fruits, nuts, and other tasty things – you will find the best assignment for this art piece.
"Plus Objeсt" is a Ukrainian design studio...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Plus Object glass bowl "Geyser" Graphite
By Plus Object
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Geyser" is a unique art object, as a bowl for fruits, nuts, and other tasty things – you will find the best assignment for this art piece.
"Plus Objeсt" is a Ukrainian design studio...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Debbie Bowl Sage & Gold 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
Gold
Accolay Gauloise Blue vessel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A rare and large bowl série La Gauloise circa 1950 by accolay
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
GRAVITY: Contemporary colorful large centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
We were approached by la Boutique du Centre Pompidou to interpret the unique location through a special product.
Inspired by sci-fi fantasies of bending the space-time continuum, we...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pink Hakou C Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Hakou C tray by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 60 × 26 × 9 cm
Materials: Glass and iron
Colors: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal ba...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Iron
Andrew Crouch Marches Pottery Copper & Tenmoku Glazed Vaseuins
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very well made studio art pottery vase or bowl decorated with copper and tenmoku glazes s by Shropshire based potter Andrew Crouch (British, b. 1955) and dating from the latter 20t...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Jennifer Lee, Stunning Deep Stoneware Bowl, signed, created in 1989
By Jennifer Lee
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Stunning deep bowl by Jennifer Lee (British, born 1956).
This hand-built coloured stoneware bowl with oxide burnished on the surface is entitled by the...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Travertine Trieste Bowl by Andrea Bonini
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Trieste Bowl by Andrea Bonini
Limited Edition
Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 10 cm.
Materials: Travertine.
Limited series, numbered and signed pieces. Custom size or finish on requ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Intuitive Archaisme Table Tray by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme Table Tray by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: D 60 x W 30 x H 7 cm
Materials: Sycamore.
Finish: Natural wax-oiled.
Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an atypi...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sycamore
Tessa Fuchs Studio Pottery Bowl Hand Decorated with Penguins
By Tessa Fuchs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio art pottery bowl hand decorated with penguins by renowned artist and potter Tessa Fuchs (British, 1936-2012) and dating between 1970 and 1999. The hand-thrown c...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Seguso Viro Murano Glass Bowl on Base
Located in New York, NY
Seguso Viro Italian Venetian Murano art glass bowl on base, the vessel with blown color elements on a base in the form of a Chinese S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Handcrafted 015 Coupe by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted 015 coupe by Lovebuch
Dimensions: Ø 21 x H 16 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...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sandstone
Danish Designer, Bowl, Stoneware, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown-glazed stoneware bowl, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Brass Tape Dispenser by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Tape Dispenser by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 14 x D 5 x H 7 cm
Materials: Brass
The brass tape dispenser is a hefty piece of stationery. I...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Hand Crafted Enamel Copper Rimmed Glass Bowl Signed Max 1991
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish hand-crafted enamelled copper rimmed glass bowl signed Max and dated 27th March 1991. The bowl is blown in a thick rock crystal styl...
Category
1990s English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
Kelly Wearstler Laurel Bowl in Absolute Black Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
The Laurel Bowl is hand carved from a solid block of marble and features a softly ribbed exterior. Use for keys in your entry, entertaining and your jewellery.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Christofle, Paris, France, Small Modernist Bowl with a Bird on Top
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Christofle, Paris, France.
Small modernist bowl with a bird on top.
Plated silver.
Mid-20th Century.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 12.5 x D 6.8 x H 2.0 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Lalique Crystal "Coupe Kelapa" Bowl, France, 2013
By Lalique
Located in Cagliari, IT
Clear crystal bowl, signed Lalique France. Handcrafted in France,decorated with coconut leaves.
Discontinued product. In his original Lalique box.
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Bowl Sculpture by Thomas Ballouhey, 2018
Located in Antwerp, BE
Object by Parisian object designer Thomas Ballouhey from his final project "Ways of Altering" at the Design Academy Eindhoven. This bowl is a captivating creation that seamlessly mer...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Polystyrene
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemello Murano Vase Topaz
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century Alessandro Mendini, GEMELLO transparent vase, Murano glass.
Purho continues to search for products with complementary shapes with the pair of Gemello and Gemella vases ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Lalique Nogent Compote Bowl
By Lalique
Located in Norwood, NJ
Lalique compote Nogent bowl. Signed on bottom.
Designed by Marc Lalique in 1966, this small bowl has become a Lalique classic. The satin finish on the birds contrasts with the trans...
Category
1990s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Disk Tray Small Black by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Disk tray small black by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 27 x W 27 x H 9 cm
Meterials: Burned and waxed oak
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer w...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Oak
Handcrafted Hilla 002 by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted hilla 002 by Lovebuch
Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 28 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...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sandstone
Large Ceramic Bowl Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic bowl by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The deep form bowl features a robust body of thick wall, s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Bowl Vase Vessel White Calacatta Marble Handmade Italy Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Calacatta marble. Velvet finishing.
Dimensions: Big L 56 x W 27 x H 12 cm.
Also available: Small L 35 x W 17 x H 8 cm. and Medium L 45 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Vide Poche Rond by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Vide Poche Rond by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 13 x H 4 cm
Materials: Bronze
Discard your day at the door.
Your Vide Poche is designed with your loose-pocket items in mind – think ...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
New Modern Large Bowl in Marble Creator Arthur Arbesser
Located in Milan, IT
Large bowl in Black Marquinia, White Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso and Red Levanto marbles.
Size: 22 x 12.7 cm, 8.6 x 5 in, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Gae L, Mast...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Unique Samaia Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Samaia fruit bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Dimensions: 29 x 27 x H 12 cm
Materials: Raw black clay
IAAI / Ia Kutateladze is a Georgian multidisciplinary designer based in Berl...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Vintage Italian "Sommerso" Murano Bowl/Ashtray in Red and Orange Faceted Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
Batea Wood Bowl by CEU Studio, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Batea Wood Bowl by CEU
Antique wood
Item available for immediate delivery.
Small - 21.5 - 23" dia x 6.7"
Medium - 23.5 - 25" dia x 6.7"
Large - 25.5 - 27.5" dia x 7.8"
X Large ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Penelope by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Guscio Bowl by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 50 x 27 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children El...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Ceramic Lusterware Bowl with Metallic Glaze by Beatrice Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic lusterware bowl by American artist and studio potter Beatrice Wood (1893-1998). The piece, circa 1980s, is of an upright deep form typical of a rice bowl, supported b...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Pluri Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Pluri bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Dimensions: W 23 x H 15 cm
Materials: Raw Black Clay
“Playground For Salvation” was created entirely during quarantine, in my Berlin studio....
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Blue Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm
Materials: Blu Sodalite
Also available: different marbles,
Ivan Colominas studied industrial design at the UCH-CEU in ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
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
06:45 _ White Ceramic and Copper Details Handcrafted Round Tray
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
The tray 06:45 of the 'Meridiane' collection recalls typical shapes of Classic Italian architecture. The white ceramic arena is the background for an obelisk painted in copper that c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
Ceramic Bowl with Flanged Rim by John Ward
By John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware glazed bowl by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa 1980-1990s of the last quarter of the 20th century. The bowl features a distinct form with a wide flanged...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Favo Shelves by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Favo shelves by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 103 x 33 x H 56 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 3 Stille Bowls by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 stille bowls by Imperfettolab
Dimensions:
Ø36 x H 27 cm
Ø28 x H 13 cm
Ø20 x H 9 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turro...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 4 Guscio Bowls by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Guscio bowl by Imperfettolab
Dimensions:
42 x 13 x H 6
54 x 20 x H 7
78 x 31 x H 7.5
114 x 54 x H 7
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are? We are a family.
Vert...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Triple Tray 2.0 in African Walnut, Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple tray 2.0 in African walnut, Arno Declercq
Made in African walnut, sanded and finished with varnish.
Measures: 30 cm wide x 28 cm long x 19cm high / 11.8” wide x 11” long x 7...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Walnut
Set of 3 Tu. Bi Vases by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Tu. bi vases by Imperfettolab
Dimensions:
Ø14.5 x H 19.5 cm
Ø14.5 x H 12 cm
Ø14.5 x H7 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verte...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Favo Shelves by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Favo shelves by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 63 x 32 x H 48
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children E...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Rosso Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Rosso Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm
Materials: Onice Bianco
Also available: different marbles.
The collection is a tribute to one of Italy’s great master...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Set of 3 Trottola Bowls by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Trottola Bowls by Imperfettolab
Dimensions:
Ø54xh15 cm
Ø72xh16 cm
Ø100xh16 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, E...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
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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