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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

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

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Style: Modern
Black Marble Cylinder Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
This substantial black 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 variation...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Riedel Mesa Italy Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Server
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant caviar serving bowl or dish from Riedel's Mesa collection was crafted in Italy during the 1980s. Its sleek modernist design showcases a geometric shape with a stunning stepped crystal container, complemented by a silver plate metal holder and a matching crystal caviar bowl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Murano Kelly Green Mandruzzato Angled Pebbled Glass Bowls Barware Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of stunning jewel toned vintage Murano bowls are the most spectacular color of kelly green meets a lighter green with clear. They are by Alessandro Mandruzzato and are very...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Blown Glass

Venetian Murano Glass Footed Bowl with Submerged Gold Contemporary Italy 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Venetian Murano Glass Footed Bowl with Submerged Gold, Contemporary Italy 1990s This outstanding footed fruit bowl was entirely handcrafted in the Venetian island of Murano by the fa...
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1990s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Gold

Boho Chic Tiger Serving Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun ceramic Boho Chic serving bowl of a tiger face paint and motifs. Great addition to your bar and parties. This is part of a 4 series animal bowls, find them on our listings and co...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

1985 Michael Graves Design Stainless Steel Footed Mixing Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Michael Graves Design Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl 1985 10.13 D x 9.75 W x 6.5 H Taiwan Signed Original preowned condition, refer to images.
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1980s Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Stainless Steel

Ginori Luke Edward Hall's "Il Viaggio di Nettuno" Set of Two Small Bowls, 2023
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, and...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

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. ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Balanced Marble Fruit Bowl by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Balanced marble fruit bowl by Essenzia Materials: Carrara, pele de tigre, estremoz white Dimensions: 25 x 40 cm Sculptural hand-finished fruit bowl made from a solid piece of ma...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Plumb Marble Tray, Large by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Plumb marble tray - Large by Essenzia Materials: India Green Dimensions: 45 x 45 cm Also available: Pele de Tigre, Estremoz White, Carrara, Rosa Portugal Simple and functiona...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Swing Marble Serving Bowl by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing marble serving bowl by Essenzia Materials: Carrara, travertine, rosa portugal, estremoz white Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 12 cm Also Available in different marbles A Fruit bo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Contemporary Earthenware Large Bowl with Interpretation of Traditional Creamware
Located in London, GB
Indigo Storm, 1882 Ltd. with Faye Toogood. Faye Toogood’s range of ceramic designs for 1882 Ltd. celebrates the accidental beauty of natural imperfec...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Earthenware Bowl with Interpretations of Traditional Creamware Forms
Located in London, GB
Indigo Storm, 1882 Ltd. with Faye Toogood. Faye Toogood’s range of ceramic designs for 1882 Ltd. celebrates the accidental beauty of natural imperfec...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Contemporary Earthenware Bowl with Classic Tones of English Delftware
Located in London, GB
Indigo Rain, 1882 Ltd. with Faye Toogood. Designer Faye Toogood’s addition to her range of ceramic designs for 1882 Ltd. puts a fresh spin on the forms and traditions of English creamware. Indigo Rain adds a touch of contemporary flair to the homely familiarity of blue-and-white striped crockery. The fine earthenware showcases the Classic tones of English Delftware...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Fine Bone China Small Bowl Slip-Cast Hand Carved Plaster Models
Located in London, GB
Crockery White, 1882 Ltd. with Max Lamb. A collection of fine bone china tableware slip-cast from plaster models carved by hand, with glazed interior for functionality and raw exteri...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Fine Bone China Bowl Slip-Cast Hand Carved Plaster Models
Located in London, GB
Crockery White, 1882 Ltd. with Max Lamb. A collection of fine bone china tableware slip-cast from plaster models carved by hand, with glazed interior for functionality and raw exteri...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Plumb Marble Tray, Small by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Plumb marble tray - Small by Essenzia Materials: India green Dimensions: 30 x 30 cm Also available: Pele de tigre, estremoz white, carrara, rosa portugal Simple and functiona...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Gae Large Bowl by Arthur Arbesser
Located in Geneve, CH
Gae large bowl by Arthur Arbesser Masters Collection Dimensions: 22 x 12.7 cm Materials: Nero Marquinia, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, Bianco Michelangelo, Rosso Levanto The his...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Black Marble Fruit Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial black 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....
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Black Marble Pedestal Bowl Large
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...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Gae Small Bowl by Arthur Arbesser
Located in Geneve, CH
Gae small bowl by Arthur Arbesser Masters Collection Dimensions: 13.5 x 7 cm Materials: Nero Marquinia, Bianco Michelangelo, Verde Guatemala The history of design – often a syn...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Memory Bowl, Black by Cristoforo Trapani
Located in Geneve, CH
Memory bowl - black by Cristoforo Trapani Magnolia table Collection Dimensions: 17 x 8.5 cm Materials: Nero Marquinia Also available: Red (Rosso Levanto) Contemporary chefs ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Champagne Bucket, Varnished Brass
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Brass

Memory Bowl, Red by Cristoforo Trapani
Located in Geneve, CH
Memory bowl - Red by Cristoforo Trapani Magnolia Table Collection Dimensions: 17 x 8.5 cm Materials: Rosso Levanto Also available: black (nero marquinia) Contemporary chefs ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Set of 2 Memory Bowls, Black & Red by Cristoforo Trapani
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 2 memory bowls - black & red by Cristoforo Trapani Magnolia table collection Dimensions: 17 x 8.5 cm Materials: Rosso Levanto Also available: Black (Nero Marquinia) ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Unique Belgian Royal Red Marble Dish by Jeremy Descamps
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Belgian royal red marble dish by Jeremy Descamps (Full Hand Cut) Unique piece Dimensions: D 40 x H 10 cm Materials: belgian royal red marble Always attracted to manual t...
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2010s Belgian Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Bumps 2.0 Cobalt Blue Cup by Arkadiusz Szwed
Located in Geneve, CH
Bumps 2.0 cobalt blue cup by Arkadiusz Szwed Dimensions: L 11 x W 11 x H 12 cm Materials: Porcelain Arkadiusz Szwed designs and produce ceramic pr...
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2010s Polish Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti "Hybrid-Cecilia" Soup Bowl in Porcelain
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

Seletti "Hybrid-Zaira" Salad Bowl in Porcelain
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: D 20 cm Materials: Candy Onyx Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty of m...
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2010s Danish Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: D 20 cm Materials: Marble Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty of mater...
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2010s Danish Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Christian Dior Lucite and Toile de Jouy Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Set, 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a romantic set of two decorative bowls, centerpieces, or catchalls designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection. Rounded scalloped shape in Lucite with authentic cobalt bl...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Fabric, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Twosidestory Bowl Xl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Twosidestory bowl XL by Lisette Rützou. Dimensions: D 40 cm Materials: Levanto Bordeaux Marble. Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired ...
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2010s Danish Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Villeroy & Boch Stella Hotel white Bone China Sugar Bowl with Cover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Villeroy & Boch Stella hotel white bone china sugar bowl with cover by Villeroy & Boch Timeless and modern, the Chic Stella Hotel blanc de chine porcelain collection exemplifies urban elegance. With a sophisticated silhouette composed of pure white, premium bone porcelain, this is perfect both for everyday use or formal gatherings. Redefine elegance with this Villeroy & Boch Stella Hotel 12 oz, 0.35 L. White bone porcelain sugar bowl, featuring a fresh, white color, tts simple silhouette and color creates contrast, allowing your colorful, fresh dishes to become the focal point of any dining area. Use this sugar bowl to serve sugar to sweeten hot beverages and cold drinks. This piece features a traditional form with a royal feel designed to add visual interest to your tabletop presentation. Timeless, contemporary design, perfect for serving sugar table...
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20th Century German Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: D 20 cm Materials: Onyx Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty o...
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2010s Danish Modern Serving Bowls

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Onyx

Set of 2 Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: D 20 cm Materials: Candy Onyx Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the be...
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2010s Danish Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Jørgen Møller Complet Service Tray Set, Oil & Vinegar Bottles and Mustard Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Complet service set designed by Jørgen Møller for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark 1980s. Set includes service tray with handle, oil bottle, vinegar bottle, mustard bowl and stainless steel spoon.
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Serving Bowls

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Steel

Set of 2 Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: D 20 cm Materials: Marble Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty ...
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2010s Danish Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

1980s Nambé Bowl Sculptural Tri Corner 527 New Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s sculptural tri corner modern metal nambé bowl 527 New Mexico. 4.63 tall x 9.25 diameter. Maker stamped Nambé 527. Preowned original vintage condition. Refer to images.  
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1980s American Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Metal

Wood Fruit Bowl, Marítima, Brazilian Contemporary by Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Like a leaf: light and soft. That's how we thought about this piece: Organic like the fruits it contains. Like a fluid - in constant motion. That's how w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Serving Bowls

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Wood, Plywood

Ott Another Paradigmatic Handmade Ceramic Bowl by Studio Yoon Seok-Hyeon
Located in Geneve, CH
Ott another paradigmatic handmade ceramic bowl by Studio Yoon Seok-hyeon 2019 Dimensions: W 20 x H 9 cm Materials: Ott(Natural resin from Ott tree), porcelain 700g It is avail...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

Ott Another Paradigmatic Handmade Ceramic Bowl by Studio Yoon Seok-Hyeon
Located in Geneve, CH
Ott another paradigmatic handmade ceramic bowl by Studio Yoon Seok-hyeon, 2019 Dimensions: W 20 x H 9 cm Materials: Ott (Natural resin from Ott tree), porcelain 700g It is ava...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 twosidestory bowl XL by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: D 40 cm Materials: Levanto Bordeaux Marble Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. In...
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2010s Danish Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Set of 2 Onyx Twosidestory Bowl XL by Lisette Rützou
Located in Geneve, CH
Set 2 Onyx Twosidestory bowl XL by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: D 40 cm Materials: Levanto Bordeaux marble Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. ...
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2010s Danish Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Brass "Trulla" Spoon, Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Trulla" spoon - Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: 14 x 8cm Materials: hand-sculpted brass spoon Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz craft pottery and jewelry that seeks to ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Serving Bowls

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Brass

Ott Another Paradigmatic Handmade Ceramic Cup by Studio Yoon Seok-Hyeon
Located in Geneve, CH
Ott another paradigmatic handmade ceramic cup by Studio Yoon Seok-hyeon Dimensions: W 10 x H 9 cm Materials: Ott(Natural resin from Ott tree), porcelain 250g It is available to...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

Ott Another Paradigmatic Handmade Ceramic Cup by Studio Yoon Seok-Hyeon
Located in Geneve, CH
Ott another paradigmatic handmade ceramic cup by Studio Yoon Seok-hyeon Dimensions: W 10 x H 9 cm Materials: Ott(Natural resin from Ott tree), porcelain 250g It is available to...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

Brass "Lígula, Cochler & Trulla" Spoon Set, Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Lígula, Cochler & Trulla" spoon set, Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: 14 x 8cm, 11 x 3cm, 25 x 3cm Materials: hand-sculpted brass spoon Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz...
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2010s Spanish Modern Serving Bowls

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Brass

Brass "Cochler" Spoon, Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass "Cochler" spoon - Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz. Dimensions: 11 x 3cm Materials: Hand-sculpted brass spoon. Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Craft pottery and jewelry that seeks ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Medium Kartell Jelly Bowls in Green by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jelly bowls are part of a new series of design items through which Kartell, in its continuous search for new tactile and aesthetic effects, once again demonstrates its technologi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Crystal

Set of 4 Medium Kartell Jelly Bowls in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jelly bowls are part of a new series of design items through which Kartell, in its continuous search for new tactile and aesthetic effects, once again demonstrates its technologi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Crystal

Italian Venetian Red Murano Glass Centerpiece with Submerged Gold, 2000s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian red Murano glass centerpiece with submerged gold 2000s. This outstanding piece of art will bring a true touch of Venetian beauty into...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Gold

Set of 4 Medium Kartell Jelly Bowls in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jelly bowls are part of a new series of design items through which Kartell, in its continuous search for new tactile and aesthetic effects, once again demonstrates its technologi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Crystal

Pair of English Engraved and Cut Glass Sweet Bowls
Located in London, GB
Pair of English engraved and cut glass sweet bowls English, 20th century Measures: height 16cm, diameter 12cm With a quaint, humble and charming character, these near-identical ...
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20th Century English Modern Serving Bowls

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Glass, Cut Glass

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

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Marble

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Bowl, Varnished Brass
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Brass

White/Lilac Marble Fruit Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial white marble bowl with unique lilac veining rests atop a mini pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. It is truly an eyecatcher in your dining room....
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

1980s Michael Lax Design Polished Bowl Serving Set for Metaal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stunning Polished Aluminum serving bowl by Michael Lax for METAAL 13 tall x 18.5 w x 13.5 d Salad servers 16 long Set includes sculptural salad servers in wood and aluminum (diffe...
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1980s Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Metal, Aluminum

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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