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Danish Mid-Century Modern Bowl or Vase by Kylle Svanlund, Holmgaard
By Holmegaard, Kylle Svanlund
Located in New York, NY
A large Danish Mid-Century Modern bowl / vase by Kylle Svanlund for Holmgaard Glasværk, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bowl in Hardwood by Tropic Art
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Mid-Century Modern bowl, designed by Tropic Art, is absolutely
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Solid Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Bowl
By Jean Gillon
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid rosewood bowl hand carved elegant with a felt bottom.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Bowl or Plate by Ruscha Keramik
By Ruscha
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful plate from Ruscha Keramik. Pattern: Domino.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful large vase / pitcher from the Congo range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in the late 1950s. Dark, almost black, matte glaze decorated with thick, glossy ...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Bowl and Vase Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Ceramic midcentury bowl with a matching vase manufactured at Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Silver Plate Bowl with Toucans by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout Mid-Century Modern bowl hand crafted with silver plate on hammered copper in a ten bulb
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Signed Barbini Murano Freeform Blown Transparent Art Glass Bowl, Catchall Italy
By Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind decorative Mid-Century Modern Bowl made out of blown clear Murano Art Glass by
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
H 2.5 in W 9.5 in D 7.75 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowl in Hardwood by Tropic Art
Located in New York, NY
Available today, discover the captivating beauty of the Brazilian mid-century modern bowl by Tropic
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Spanish Mid-Century Bowl in Green, Black and Blue Ceramic by Ignacio Buxo, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bowl in green, black and blue ceramic by Ignacio Buxo, 1950s
Round base
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.55 in Dm 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Elliptical Bowl in Hand Blown Smoked Amber Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern bowl was hand blown in Murano, Italy, circa 1970. It offers an
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Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Ettore Sottsass Ceramic Bowl for Bitossi
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Weesp, NL
Ceramic Mid-Century Modern bowl by Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi, Montelupo, Tuscany. In the late
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Etched Glass Swedish Bowl & Serving Dish Signed Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern bowl with serving dish was realized by the esteemed maker Kosta
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass
Bowl in Hardwood by Tropic Art, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian mid century modern bowl, designed by Tropic Art, is absolutely stunning
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Barovier e Toso Murano Cordonato D' Oro Sea Mist Turquoise and Gold Glass Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bowl is by the maestros; Barovier e Toso. It is of the Cordonato d' Oro technique
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
H 3 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Theo and Susan Harlander Brooklin Pottery Monumental Mid-Century Cubist Bowl
By Susan and Theo Harlander
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Studio pottery Mid-Century Modern bowl by Theo and Susan Harlander of Brooklin Pottery, Brooklin
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20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Carved Teak Wood Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern oversized bowl in carved teak wood, with label on the bottom. Measures: 8
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning green and amber colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wheel cut lead crystal bowl from Checz cut in the Diamond pattern and Flowers on the upper rim
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2010s North American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Style Studio Ceramic Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern studio ceramic glazed ceramic bowl in aubergine accents, marked 'Earth Art' on
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Daum Crystal Star Bowl
By Daum
Located in London, GB
This refined and sculptural translucent glass bowl was produced by Daum, one of the most
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Studio Crafted Ceramic Bowl
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern studio crafted bowl. Hand signed.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Mezza Filigrana Bowl Venetian Mid Century Modern
Located in Rochester, NY
Murano glass mezza filigrana bowl. Hand made mid 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Bowl
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian ceramic bowl with leaves pattern. Swedish work.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Silver Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
1942 Finnish silver centerpiece bowl in Mid-Century Modern style standing on 4 feet in a beautiful
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
French Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Style Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Envelop yourself in the timeless allure of French Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Style with this
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Murano Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Copenhagen, K
Green Mid-Century Sommerso Murano bowl or centerpiece.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pencil Reed Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern pencil reed decorative bowl. Comes with a plastic insert.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bamboo
Danish Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Bowl
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Danish Modern handmade teak bowl in good used condition. This is a well made bowl and very light
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Hardwood
Unusual Mid-Century Modern Leather Bowl Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern bowl chair has a unique design that allows a large circular leather
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Accolay
By Accolay Pottery
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern French glazed ceramic bowl with face design, by Accolay. Signed to base.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Murano 5
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
artisan during the mid-1960s. The bowl is unsigned, so an exact artist or maker cannot be determined. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Malachite Bowl or Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely natural malachite stone hand carved bowl or ashtray, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
Carved and
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Malachite
Mid-century Modern Bitossi Ceramic and Mosaic Bowl
By Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Bitossi bowl, ceramic and mosaic glass, various colors. Small scale white glazed rectangular low
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co., sterling silver bowl in pattern number 24023 from the 1950s or 1960s in Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flysfors style Art Glass bowl with swirled color in cased crystal.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Glass Bowl or Centerpiece, Mid-Century Modern
By La Murrina
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 Italian glass bowl or centerpiece, Mid-Century Modern, in the tradition of the great Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
French Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Footed Bowl Charger
Located in London, GB
French Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Footed Bowl Charger
C.1960
In very good condition
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl for Walnuts
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Large Mid-Century Modern Murano glass serving bowl. In the middle a figure of a squirrel. The glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl by Venini, Italy
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage well sized Murano hand blown glass bowl. The bowl is fashioned using the famous
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Bowl from Vallauris, France
By Vallauris
Located in London, GB
Unusual glazed vintage ceramic bowl created in the famous potteries of Vallauris in the South of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Barbara Willis Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
By Barbara Willis
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed and gorgeously glazed large stoneware Mid-century Modern low bowl by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 2.5 in W 17 in D 7 in
Stan Bitters Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Pottery Sculpture Bowl
By Stan Bitters
Located in Studio City, CA
to hold and explore. Would be a great addition to any collectors of Bitter's work or Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
H 7.25 in W 11.5 in D 11 in
Circa 1960s Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Modern glass bowl by Orrefors, circa 1960s, designed by Lars Hellsten. 8 petal bowl
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
By Laura Andreson
Located in Studio City, CA
/ aqua color with delicate splashes of greens. Gorgeous in its Mid-Century Modern design.
Signed on
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 2.6 in W 6 in D 6 in
La Paglia International Sterling Silver Bowl Mid-Century Modern & Jensen Style
By Alphonse La Paglia, International Sterling, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Alphonse La Paglia for International Sterling, sterling silver bowl, in Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Wood Fruit Bowl, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern wood fruit bowl.
Manufactured in France, circa 1960.
In original condition
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Decorative Serving Bowl
By Richards Morgenthau Co.
Located in San Jose, CA
.
Offered by Mid Century Maddist
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Walnut
Polia Pillin Mid-Century Modern Footed Studio Bowl
By Polia Pillin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
flowers.
Decorated ceramic footed bowl by Polia Pillin (1909-1992).
Signed on the bottom: Pillin
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Czechoslovak Freeform Art Glass Bowl
By Sklo Union Rosice, Josef Hospodka, Chribska Glassworks
Located in Garnerville, NY
Wonderful 20th Century Modern "thorny" freeform Czechoslovak sommerso art glass bowl. Circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bowl, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Asaa, DK
Beautiful organically shaped solid teak bowl made by Kay Bojesen in mint condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style #24023
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co., sterling silver bowl in Mid-Century Modern style, in pattern number 24023 from the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Shreve & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Shreve & Co. sterling silver bowl with raised circular motifs and with beaded rims, all in Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Heimburger Silver Hammered Centerpiece Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Jensen Style
By Heimbürger, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Heimburger, Danish silver, finely hand hammered centerpiece in Mid-Century Modern and Georg Jensen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 5 in W 9.4 in D 14.25 in
Decorative Mid-Century Modern Murano Bowl, Blue Sommerso Glass
Located in Milano, IT
present bowl, coming in medium size, is very well preserved and has a distinct Mid-Century vibe to it
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Soquel, CA
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
Dramatic and modern, this 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-Century Modern Teak Arni Form Italian Bowl
Located in London, GB
A midcentury staved teak boat shaped bowl in the style of Jens Quistgaard. This piece is one of a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Teak
Marguerite Wildenhain Signed Pond Farm Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Bowl
By Marguerite Wildenhain
Located in Studio City, CA
great addition to any Marguerite Wildenhain/ Pond Farm or Mid-Century Modern pottery/ ceramics
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Tiffany Mid-century Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We proudly offer this sterling silver bowl by Tiffany & Co. from 1962. Mid-Century Modern at its
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Teak Fruit Bowl or Basket
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful and practical fruit basket made of teak wood from the 1960s. Probably of Scandinavian origin. This basket has a simple geometrical shape, design and timeless and made of na...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
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Mid Century Modern Bowl For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern bowl available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern bowl for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, ceramic and murano glass. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern bowl, we have 6930 options in-stock, while there are 161 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern bowl — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern bowl, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern bowl that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alfredo Barbini, Barovier&Toso and Rörstrand produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Bowl?
Prices for a mid century modern bowl start at $11 and top out at $78,000 with the average selling for $650.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Bowl
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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