Modern Serving 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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 Serving Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl Large
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
Black Marble Pedestal Bowl Medium
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial black marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
Bowl Vessel Serveware Amber Onyx Marble Collectible Design Italy Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved small bowl from Amber onyx. Multiple use as serving bowl, finger food, to hold jewelry or bathroom accessory. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Onyx
Tiberius II Small Silver-Pleated Fruit Bowl by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Tiberius II is a small silver-plated fruit bowl with a black matt stand.
The product is part of the collection New Roman by Jaime Hayon, inspired by the vessels of the Roman Empire,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Tiberius II Medium Ceramic Fruit Bowl by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Tiberius II is a medium ceramic fruit bowl with a gunmetal stand, and it is available in two color versions: anthracite or white.
The product is part of the collection New Roman, by ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal
Seletti "Hybrid-Olinda" Porcelain Fruit Bowls
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Turned Wood Plate and Bowls Three Pieces Set 'Coral' Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
Coral is a set of irregular plate and bowls, masterfully turned with thin thicknesses. The three pieces are made of walnut wood, colored by finishes starting from metal oxides, that ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Walnut
Modernist Chrome Fruit Bowl by Lino Sabattini
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modernist chrome fruit bowl by Lino Sabattini, circa 1970s. The design features a long clean look with round swirls on each end. The pie...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Chrome
1980s Michael Lax Design Sculptural Serving Bowl for Metaal
By Michael Lax
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Large Sculptural Serving Bowl by Michael Lax Grainware for METAAL
Polished Aluminum
12 h x 18.5 w x 16.5 d
Preowned unrestored vintage condition
See images provided.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Aluminum
Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Introducing our Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl, a fusion of style and functionality. Handcrafted with precision from premium Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl with its ped...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
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 Serving 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 Serving 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 Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
Black Green Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Introducing our stunning Black Marble Pedestal Bowl, a captivating fusion of style and utility. Crafted from premium black marble with deep green color nuances, this bowl boasts a un...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
Travertine Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial travertine bowl with unique structure rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Due to the nature of the material, each piece may vary ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain ma...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
Pink Marble Fruit Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a mini pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. It is truly an eyecatcher in your dining room. ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
Murano glass perfume bottle
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Murano blown glass perfume bottle
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Handcrafted Ash Yakisugi Platter
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash platter finished with Japanese scorched yakisugi technique. These are handmade to the very best quali...
Category
2010s English Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ash
Murano reticello zanfirico glass bowl
Located in Lugo, IT
Murano production glass bowl.
Good conditions.
Thank you
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Silver Travertine Narrow Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Travertine
White / Lilac Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial white marble bowl with unique lilac veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
Travertine Cat or Dog Bowl Set
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Travertine Pedestal Bowl Extra Large
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial travertine bowl with unique structure rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Due to the nature of the material, each piece may var...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Black Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial black marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
Travertine Narrow Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Large Silver-Plated Bowl With Frogs Handles by Emilia Castillo, Mexico 21st Cent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite Large Silver-Plated Bowl with Frog Handles by renowned Mexican artist Emilia Castillo. Hand crafted in Taxco Guerrero at the shop o...
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Antelope Resin Horn & Pewter Olive Serving Dish And Spoon, France 1990’s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Antelope Resin Horn And Pewter Olive Serving Dish & Spoon, France 1990’s
Dimensions of the spoon are 9.13 by 1.88 deep
Category
1990s French Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Modern Finnish glass bowl centerpiece, Alvar Aalto for IIttala, 1990s
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in MIlano, IT
Centerpiece bowl or low vase of Finnish provenance, made entirely of glass and with an irregular, wavy shape.
Design by Alvar Aalto for Ittala, c. 1990 with production label and desi...
Category
1990s Finnish Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass
Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl Medium
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
White/Lilac Marble Pedestal Bowl Large
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial white marble bowl with unique lilac veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
Rock Handmade Pottery Cereal/Soup Bowls - Set of 2 - Black & White Splatterware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful breakfast handmade ceramic bowls carefully crafted to meet the demands of everyday use.
Designed to enrich your table setting and daily rituals, these handmade pottery bow...
Category
2010s South American Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
Henning Koppel 1052 Handmade Sterling Silver Pitcher for Georg Jensen
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Launched in 2008 to coincide with master designer Henning Koppel's 90th birthday, Masterpieces revisits Georg Jensen's original silver hollowware. Of all the designers to work with G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Buccellati Stylish & Jokey Figural Cabbage Head Sauce Bowl & Ladle
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and jokey sterling silver cabbage head sauce bowl and ladle. Made by Buccellati in Italy. Domed cover set in bowl, both comprising overlapping l...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Seletti "Hybrid-Sofronia" Soup Bowl in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti "Hybrid-Eudossia" Fruit Bowl in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti "Hybrid-Fillide" Soup Bowl in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti "Hybrid-Cecilia" Soup Bowl in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti 'Hybrid-Ersilia' Salad Bowl in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti 'Hybrid-Zoe' Fruit Bowl in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti "Hybrid-Valdrada" Fruit Plate in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Gorham YC781 Azure Blue Enamel Silver Plated Round Modern Serving Bowl
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorham YC781 Azure Blue Enamel Silver Plated Round Modern Serving Bowl. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 4.25" H x 9" Diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Enamel
Pink Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern pink marble narrow bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our traverti...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Robert. Lee Morris for Swid Powell Set of 8 “CAMELOT” White & Gold Bowls
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This set of dinnerware bowls were designed by the legendary jewelry and fine art designer, Robert Lee Morris for Swid Powell. The pattern name is called Camelot and is a chic, modern...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
2000s Two-tone Gravy Boat and Saucer Calif Tempo Metlox
Located in Chula Vista, CA
2000s Tan Two-tone Bowl and Saucer Gravy Boat
California Tempo Brown
by METLOX - POPPYTRAIL - VERNON
8 diameter x 3.5 h
Preowned vintage condition.
See all images
Metlox pitcher sol...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Rock Handmade Ceramic Dipping Bowls - Set of 4 - Black & White Splatterware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful handcrafted small ceramic dipping bowls. These highly functional pottery bowls are perfect for serving dips, nuts, seeds, condiments, sea salt, olive oil, or as a soy sauce...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
Set italiano di coppette o ciotole in ottone con cucchiaini e mestolo, 1970 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Set di coppette da macedonia in ottone, composto da una ciotola di maggiori dimensioni e e sei più piccole, completo di sei cucchiaini e un mestolo sempre in ottone.
1970 ca.
Buone c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Brass
Venetian Footed Bowl in Amber Blown Murano Glass Italy 21st Century
Located in Villaverla, IT
Venetian Footed Bowl in Amber Blown Murano Glass Italy 21st Century.
This bright footed bowl is a completely handcrafted work of art dating from the 2000s. Created in Venice, Italy, ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Silver Travertine Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial silver travertine bowl with unique structure rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Due to the nature of the material, each piece ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Server, France 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
The French silversmith AMO designed this stylish modernist Mid-Century silver plate and crystal caviar serving bowl in the 1970s. The streamlined c...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage Turn Carved Teak Wood Mid Century Modern Shaped Salad Serving Fruit Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Turn Carved Teak Wood Mid Century Modern Shaped Salad Serving Fruit Bowl. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 11.25" Diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Wood
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Enamel Bowl by Henning Koppel
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen Mid-Century sterling silver bowl, designed by Henning Koppel in 1979. Koppel designed this bowl for the 75th anniversary of the Georg Jensen company. The very heavy mo...
Category
20th Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Henning Koppel Bowl 1132B
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen Mid-Century sterling silver bowl, design #1132B by Henning Koppel from the 1960’s.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
Styles: Modern
Hallmarks: With Ge...
Category
20th Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pink Marble Cylinder Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
This substantial pink marble bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine Turkish Black Marble and honed for a silky mat finish.
There may be natural variations...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
Ginori Luke Edward Hall's "Il Viaggio Di Nettuno" Dolphin Oval Platter, 2022
Located in Cagliari, IT
The "Il Viaggi di Nettuno" pattern is inspired by Luke Edward Hall’s love of Greco-Roman mythology, and particularly Neptune, the Roman god of the sea...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Silver Travertine Fruit Bowl, Centerpiece
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial travertine bowl crafted from a natural travertine stone rests atop a mini pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits. It is truly an eyecatcher in your dining room.
...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Travertine Pedestal Bowl Large
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial travertine bowl with unique structure rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Due to the nature of the material, each piece may var...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Modern serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern serving 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 serving bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern serving bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serving bowls, popular names associated with this style include Faye Toogood, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, and Mosche Bianche. 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 serving bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $26 and tops out at $5,481 while the average work can sell for $358.
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