What is a cabriole leg?

A cabriole leg is a is a type of leg used in Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture whose form is composed of two arcs: one at the top curving outward, and another at the bottom curving inward.

Who introduced the cabriole leg?

The cabriole leg has a long history of use by ancient Greeks and Chinese but only arrived in Europe in the early 18th century. The design, which resembles animal legs, is characteristic of Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture in England and of Louis XV furniture in France. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cabriole-leg furniture from top sellers around the world.

What are the legs on a table called?

The legs on a table are referred to as table legs, but they may go by a different name that distinguishes the shape of the leg. Some common table leg shapes include square, fluted, shaker, hairpin and spiral, but there are many more different types. Shop a collection of vintage and new tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a gate legged table?

A gateleg table is a form of furniture that dates back to the 16th century in England. When not in use, the tabletop has a fixed section and one or two hinged leaves that fold down beneath the fixed section and hang vertically. Shop a range of antique, vintage and made-to-order gateleg tables on 1stDibs.

Why do bathroom vanities have legs?

There are many reasons a bathroom vanity might have legs. This includes because the european style had legs for moving the furniture around. They also help make the furniture look more custom.

When was the cabriole leg introduced?

The cabriole leg was introduced during the 18th century. It first appeared on chairs, tables and case goods produced during the Louis XV period in France. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique cabriole leg furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.

What are bobbin turned legs?

Bobbin turned legs, sometimes called spool furniture, feature lathe-turned ornamental knobs that looked like bobbins or spools. Picture a series of circles or knots placed upon one another to form a leg. This was very popular on furniture from the late 17th century. Shop a collection of 17th century furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is cabriole leg furniture?

Cabriole leg furniture is a chair, table or case good with a certain leg style called a cabriole. Its design starts with a convex curve and then continues with a concave curve. Normally, the width of the leg grows smaller from the top to the foot. Find a collection of cabriole leg furniture on 1stDibs.

Why are dough bowls called dough bowls?

Dough bowls are called dough bowls because of how they were first used. In Colonial America, women mixed ingredients for bread dough in wooden bowls and then used the vessels as a surface for kneading. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage dough bowls.

What is compote bowl?

A compote bowl is a dish used to hold fruits, nuts or sweets. It is recognizable by its vase-shaped dish on top, with a footed base stem and sometimes a lid. Compote bowls are made either out of glass or porcelain. On 1stDibs, find a collection of compote bowls from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is a potpourri bowl?

Potpourri is a mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant materials. A potpourri bowl is designed to hold this mixture of organic material. Oftentimes potpourri bowls are very decorative, also serving as works of art. Shop a collection of potpourri bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a Champagne Bowl?

Serving pieces that are designed to hold and display the champagne bottles are known as champagne bowls. Its main purpose is to keep the champagne cold for a long period. Shop a range of antique and vintage champagne bowls on 1stDibs.

What can I do with a punch bowl?

You can do a lot of things with a punch bowl besides simply serving punch at a party. Use it to hold fresh fruit or fill it up with water to showcase floating candles. You can also fill it with decorative objects or dried or silk flowers. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage punch bowls.

A raku bowl is a round, deep piece of pottery with an open top that is made of raku pottery. This Japanese traditional pottery is highly porous and usually features lead glazes. On 1stDibs, find a range of raku pottery.

What is an Imari bowl?

An Imari bowl refers to a style of porcelain bowl. Imari usually features beautiful and intricate naturalistic design that most often is rooted in three colors, namely, blue, reddish-orange and gold. It's named after the Japanese port Arita, from where it was originally exported in the late 17th century or so. Find a collection of antique and vintage bowls on 1stDibs today.

How many legs does a milking stool have?

Milking stools typically have three legs. The reason for this design is that three legs tend to keep stools stabler on uneven ground in barns and pastures. Shop an assortment of milking stools on 1stDibs.

What are fancy table legs called?

Fancy table legs are called by a variety of names. Ones with very small ribs are reeded, while those with more widely spaced ribs are fluted. Legs that scroll outward are known as cabriole legs. Baroque chairs sometimes had carved S-shaped ones commonly referred to as Flemish scroll legs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and antique tables on 1stDibs.

How are barley twist legs made?

Barley twist legs were originally cut by hand until the invention of the lathe, which assisted with creating the twisted design. Barley twist legs are named after sticks of barley sugar and feature a spiral look. Browse a selection of furniture featuring barley twist legs on 1stDibs.

What is a three-legged chair called?

When it isn’t a stool, a three-legged chair may also be called a turned chair. These types of chairs were well known in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and they have retained their charm in our era. Shop for a range of vintage turned chairs on 1stDibs.

What is the best fruit bowl?

The best fruit bowl is a matter of choice, there are a variety of options in terms of design, material, style, and utility. On 1stDibs, there are fruit bowls available in vintage and modern designs.

Bowl On Legs

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pewter

Hammered Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

$538

H 2.76 in Dm 8.27 in

Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Pewter Bowl on Legs designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine little piece for an exquisite

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pewter

Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

$418

H 2.17 in Dm 6.7 in

Northwood Wishbone Pattern Amethyst Carnival Glass Footed Bowl

By Northwood

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Northwood and dating from the early 20th century. The bowl stands raised on three scroll legs the rounded

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Northwood Wishbone Pattern Amethyst Carnival Glass Footed Bowl

$425

H 3.15 in Dm 7.49 in

Dutch Silver Candy Bowl by Hartman, Amsterdam, 1783

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver candy bowl by Hartman, Amsterdam, 1783 A Dutch silver candy bowl on 4 legs in Louis

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Dutch Silver Candy Bowl by Hartman, Amsterdam, 1783

$4,485

H 2.76 in W 5.12 in D 4.02 in

Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece Bowl with Figural Cherub & Floral Engraving

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique centerpiece pedestal bowl is signed by an unidentified maker, but believed to have

Category

Early 20th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece Bowl with Figural Cherub & Floral Engraving

$1,150

H 14.75 in W 14.5 in D 6 in

Early 20th Century Centerpiece or Bowl in Patinated Copper with Dragons

Located in Meer, VAN

rope-like rim. The bowl rests on three zoomorphic legs, each shaped like an animal's paw, transitioning

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Centerpiece or Bowl in Patinated Copper with Dragons

$1,275

H 3.15 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

WAS Benson style Arts & Crafts silver-plate centrepiece with conical shaped bowl

Located in London, GB

WAS Benson style. An Arts & Crafts silver-plate centerpiece with conical shaped bowl raised on

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

WAS Benson style Arts & Crafts silver-plate centrepiece with conical shaped bowl

$1,366

H 5.32 in W 10.67 in D 10.67 in

1960s Modern Japanese Small Enamel Bowl Set of Three Varied Colors Tripod Base

Located in Chula Vista, CA

enamel decoration with different colors. Each bowl is mounted on 3 legs. Stamped at the bottom

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Enamel

1960s Modern Japanese Small Enamel Bowl Set of Three Varied Colors Tripod Base

$195 / set

H 1.88 in Dm 4 in

Set Of Two Art Deco Pressed Glass Bowls By Libochovice, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

Located in Zohor, SK

square motifs. Crafted in clear pressed glass, each bowl rests elegantly on four short legs, adding both

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Set Of Two Art Deco Pressed Glass Bowls By Libochovice, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

$311 Sale Price / set

50% Off

H 5.12 in Dm 9.45 in

French Turn of the Century Empire st. Ormolu and Crystal centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. The stunning cut Crystal bowl is raised on four straight legs displaying clawed feet and leading to

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

French Turn of the Century Empire st. Ormolu and Crystal centerpiece

$5,400

H 8.5 in W 11.25 in D 8.5 in

A Pair of Fine French Mid-Century Glass and Bronze Table Lamps by Jean Perzel

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of rare fine French 1950's table lamp by Jean Perzel with a frosted white glass bowl

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Fine French Mid-Century Glass and Bronze Table Lamps by Jean Perzel

$19,800 / set

H 15.36 in Dm 9.85 in

Midcentury Art Ceramic Mystical Figural Dish, Belgium 1960's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

the bowl and the animal figure head and tale. Mystical animal bowl on tripod legs. Vide Poche or small

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Art Ceramic Mystical Figural Dish, Belgium 1960's

$306 Sale Price

20% Off

H 8.08 in W 10.24 in D 9.45 in

Silver Candlestich or Candle Holder with Tongs or Tweezers, Barcelona, 19th c

By F. Roca

Located in Madrid, ES

openwork bowl and raised on two small legs (inside it appears a piece to hold the candle, shaped like a

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Silver Candlestich or Candle Holder with Tongs or Tweezers, Barcelona, 19th c

$921

H 2.76 in W 9.26 in D 3.35 in

Antique Painted and Parcel Gilt Porcelain Vase by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

shallow bowl, which is covered by a domed lid with a candlestick finial. The lid and finial are decorated

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Painted and Parcel Gilt Porcelain Vase by Meissen

$20,604

H 23.63 in Dm 12.6 in

Pair Mid Century Modernist Sterling Silver Goblets Joe Reyes Apodaca Oregon 1985

Located in Portland, OR

Apodoca, each goblet having a tapered bowl raised on four legs terminating to four splayed feet. Each

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Mid Century Modernist Sterling Silver Goblets Joe Reyes Apodaca Oregon 1985

$925 / set

H 6 in Dm 3 in

Recent Sales

Fruit bowl on legs

By Sigrid Volders

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Fruit Bowl on «legs» Ochre Clay Sheer & Soft Lilac Glaze ( L x H) 17cm x 8,5cm Unique Piece made

Category

2010s Belgian Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Fruit bowl on legs

H 3.35 in Dm 6.7 in

Jacques Blin Green Ceramic Bowl on Three Legs, Incised Decor, French 1960s

By Jacques Blin

Located in Aix En Provence, FR

Ceramic bowl based on three legs, made by Jacques Blin in France in 1960s. Black incised decor on

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Jacques Blin Green Ceramic Bowl on Three Legs, Incised Decor, French 1960s

H 6.3 in Dm 10.24 in

Archibald Knox / Liberty & Co. Clutha bowl on tri-leg Tudric stand c. 1902

By James Couper & Sons, Archibald Knox

Located in New York, NY

ARCHIBALD KNOX (1864-1933) UK LIBERTY & CO. London JAMES COUPER & SONS Glasgow Clutha bowl

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls

Archibald Knox / Liberty & Co. Clutha bowl on tri-leg Tudric stand c. 1902

H 6.75 in Dm 7.75 in

Hans Wegner 'Fruit Bowl' in Solid Teak on Three-Legs for Johannes Hansen, JH 586

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans Wegner, "JH 586". Fruit bowl of solid teak, mounted on three legged frame of chromed steel. By

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner 'Fruit Bowl' in Solid Teak on Three-Legs for Johannes Hansen, JH 586

H 13 in Dm 25.6 in

A rare 19th century antique engraved bowl

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

on the leg. The bowl is richly cut with motifs of animals and trees. Very good condition. Dimensions

Category

Antique 1880s Czech Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

A rare 19th century antique engraved bowl

H 5.71 in Dm 7.88 in

Decorative metal serving/fruit bowl designed by Pál Horváth

Located in Budapest, HU

, handmade bowl on 3 spiral-shaped iron legs. This beautiful mid-century designed piece looks really elegant

Category

Vintage 1980s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal

Decorative metal serving/fruit bowl designed by Pál Horváth

H 5.12 in Dm 18.51 in

17th Century Renaissance Nomad Walnut Inlays Gold bronze Trim Year Table

Located in Osnabrück, DE

, so with a driven brass-copper bowl, standing on thin twisted legs, is simply to call only, a museum

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Moroccan Renaissance Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Renaissance Nomad Walnut Inlays Gold bronze Trim Year Table

H 14.97 in Dm 33.08 in

Rare and Spectacular Osvaldo Borsani Chiselled and Hand-Craved Wood Low Table

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

table base has a detailed chiselled bowl top, resting on three legs and exhibiting Primitive themes

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Sofa Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Rare and Spectacular Osvaldo Borsani Chiselled and Hand-Craved Wood Low Table

H 25 in Dm 35.5 in

19th Century Original Black Painted Butter Bowl on Legs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century Original black painted butter bowl on legs. Fantastic surface with bamboo turnings in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Black Painted Butter Bowl on Legs

H 21.5 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in

Danish Woodturner, Bowl on Legs

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish woodturner bowl of solid teak with solid teak legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Danish Woodturner, Bowl on Legs

H 5.12 in Dm 9.06 in

Funny Fruit Bowl on Legs in Ochre Clay with Matte Mauve + Sheer Glaze

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

?Title : Funny fruit bowl on legs in ochre clay with matte mauve + sheer glaze 2021s / Belgium

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Funny Fruit Bowl on Legs in Ochre Clay with Matte Mauve + Sheer Glaze

H 4.14 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Antique Chinese 19th Century Red Lacquered Wood Bowl with Legs and Cords

Located in Yonkers, NY

rests on four tall fine legs. Two cords adorn the belly and add faux support to the bowl. The bowl is

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese 19th Century Red Lacquered Wood Bowl with Legs and Cords

H 11 in W 19 in D 19 in

Decorative Bowl, Italian

Located in Pasadena, CA

This eye-catching decorative bowl sits on three splayed legs and is covered with a yellow and blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Bowl, Italian

H 7.13 in Dm 8 in

Large Centrepiece Bowl

By Frank Smith Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This large bowl stands on four legs propping it up off the table. It has a scalloped edge with a

Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Centrepiece Bowl

H 4 in Dm 15 in

Gold Swirl Murano Footed Bowl

Located in New York, NY

A large Murano Bowl on clear tripod legs and with rippled rim

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Gold Swirl Murano Footed Bowl

H 8.5 in W 18 in D 17 in

Brown Iron Round Footed Bowl, India, 19th C

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Indian round footed iron bowl on three legs. Beautiful natural patina. Often used as

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Brown Iron Round Footed Bowl, India, 19th C

H 6 in Dm 22 in

ART NOUVEAU NUBBED CERAMIC VASE/BOWL by ALBIN MULLER

Located in New York, NY

Rare Early German Modern Nubbed Vase/Bowl Resting on Three Legs. An Elegant, Modern Work with a

Category

Early 20th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

ART NOUVEAU NUBBED CERAMIC VASE/BOWL by ALBIN MULLER

H 8.5 in Dm 11 in

Antique Japanese Magnificent Shibayama Solid Silver Bowl, circa 1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

elephant heads, bowl standing on six scrolled legs, the sides are set with six large gold lacquered

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Magnificent Shibayama Solid Silver Bowl, circa 1890

H 6.7 in Dm 11.42 in

Silver-Plated Sugar Bowl with a Spoon, Fraget Hefra

Located in Chorzów, PL

A silver-plated oval sugar bowl rested on four legs. Decorated with a horizontal stripe on the

Category

Vintage 1960s French Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Brass

Silver-Plated Sugar Bowl with a Spoon, Fraget Hefra

H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in

1950s Curvaceous Copper Hand Beaten English Fruit Bowl by Borrowdale

Located in London, GB

. The bowl stands on three copper legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

1950s Curvaceous Copper Hand Beaten English Fruit Bowl by Borrowdale

H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Les 2 Potiers; Michelle & Jacques Serre Ceramic Bowl, France 1950s

By Les 2 Potiers

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Rare ceramic bowl by les 2 Potiers, France 1950s. Beautiful clean bowl which stand on four subtle

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Les 2 Potiers; Michelle & Jacques Serre Ceramic Bowl, France 1950s

H 4.34 in Dm 8.27 in

Les 2 Potiers Michelle & Jacques Serre Ceramic bowl, France, 1950s

By Les 2 Potiers

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Rare ceramic bowl by les 2 Potiers, France 1950s. Beautiful clean bowl which stand on four subtle

Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Les 2 Potiers Michelle & Jacques Serre Ceramic bowl, France, 1950s

H 4.34 in Dm 8.47 in

Floral Sterling Silver Overlay Flower Shaped Black Amethyst Glass Footed Bowl

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Dramatic early 20th century sterling silver overlay three footed bowl featuring a foliate cartouche

Category

Early 20th Century Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Floral Sterling Silver Overlay Flower Shaped Black Amethyst Glass Footed Bowl

H 3.5 in Dm 11 in

Kai Bloomqvist Scandinavian Modern Patinated Cast Bronze Bowl, Finland, 1970's

By Kaj Blomquist

Located in New York, NY

Kaj Blomquist cast bronze bowl on three legs with oxidized patina. Signed “Kaj Blomqvist”, Finland

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Kai Bloomqvist Scandinavian Modern Patinated Cast Bronze Bowl, Finland, 1970's

H 3 in Dm 10.75 in

Vintage Cobalt Blue Ceramic Candy or Sugar Bowl, Italy, 1970s

Located in Bastogne, BE

Beautiful ceramic vintage bowl, bonbonniere on a leg with a graceful lid. Italy. Around 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Vintage Cobalt Blue Ceramic Candy or Sugar Bowl, Italy, 1970s

H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

19th Century Bronze Jardiniere on Stand

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a stately bronze jardiniere with a large scalloped bowl resting on curved legs terminating

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Jardiniere on Stand

H 34 in Dm 23.25 in

freeform craft side table/catchall in the style of Carl Auböck

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully formed bowl on three iron legs. Perfect as a side table or centerpiece.

Category

Vintage 1950s Side Tables

freeform craft side table/catchall in the style of Carl Auböck

H 14 in Dm 20 in

Vintage Central European Enamelled Canning Sieve

Located in High Point, NC

A 20th century enameled bowl on stand from Central Europe, this small antique bowl is elevated on

Category

20th Century Belgian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

Vintage Central European Enamelled Canning Sieve

H 30 in W 20 in D 20 in

Vintage Central European Enamelled Canning Sieve

Located in High Point, NC

A 20th century enameled bowl on stand from Central Europe, this small antique bowl is elevated on

Category

20th Century Belgian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

Vintage Central European Enamelled Canning Sieve

H 11.8 in W 7.9 in D 7.9 in

Fine French Mid-Century Glass and Bronze Table Lamp by Perzel

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare fine French 1950's table lamp by Jean Perzel with a white glass bowl attached on three

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Mid-Century Glass and Bronze Table Lamp by Perzel

H 15.36 in Dm 10.04 in

Chinese Figural Carved Soapstone Covered Censer with Foo Dog and Elephants

Located in Big Flats, NY

elephant handled bowl raised on elephant legs, seated on carved hardwood display Stand, 20th century

Category

20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Figural Carved Soapstone Covered Censer with Foo Dog and Elephants

H 7.5 in W 7 in D 4 in

French Wicker and Iron Magazine Holder

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning French magazine or log holder with wide woven wicker bowl resting on this angular iron

Category

Vintage 1950s French Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron, Brass

French Wicker and Iron Magazine Holder

H 20.75 in W 18.75 in D 17.75 in

French Silver Plate Domed Serving Piece with Swivel Lid c. 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

swiveling lid engraved with egrets and a floral motif. The domed bowl rests on curved legs detailed with a

Category

Early 20th Century French Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

French Silver Plate Domed Serving Piece with Swivel Lid c. 1900

H 5 in W 8.5 in D 6 in

Pair of Sterling Bowls

Located in Brooklyn, NY

pairs and hope you do too!! Each bowl stands on three-legs so it’s propping off the surface. They are

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Bowls

H 2.5 in Dm 9 in

Silver Candlestcik or Candle Holder, Francesc P. Arquer, Barcelona, circa 1825

Located in Madrid, ES

derisive marks. Silver candlestick in its color with bowl raised on two small legs and flat handle (curved

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Silver Candlestcik or Candle Holder, Francesc P. Arquer, Barcelona, circa 1825

H 2.76 in W 11.42 in D 3.55 in

Carved High Back Chair, 20th Century Gurage People, Jimma, Ethiopia

Located in San Marino, CA

geometric open work pattern in the back rises from the bowl shaped seat resting on tripod legs are typical

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Carved High Back Chair, 20th Century Gurage People, Jimma, Ethiopia

H 45.5 in W 25 in D 29 in

Vintage Ceramic Bowl on Tripod Legs by Jacques Pouchain, Atelier Dieulefit

By Dieulefit

Located in London, GB

Mid-century ceramic bowl with tripod legs by Jacques Pouchain / Atelier Dieulefit. Pouchain's

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Bowl on Tripod Legs by Jacques Pouchain, Atelier Dieulefit

H 6.7 in W 8.67 in D 6.89 in

Ceramic Bowl with Stylised Décor on Four Legs by Jacques Blin, circa 1950s

By Jacques Blin

Located in London, GB

Ceramic bowl with stylised decor, circa 1950s by Jacques Blin (1920-1995). This earthenware piece

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bowl with Stylised Décor on Four Legs by Jacques Blin, circa 1950s

H 4.18 in Dm 11.62 in

Art Deco Honey Bowl, 1930s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco honey bowl supported on four legs made of pressed glass It comes from around 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Honey Bowl, 1930s

H 3.75 in Dm 8.47 in

Brutalist Bronze Cast Fruit Bowl

Located in London, GB

Brutalist decorative bronze fruit bowl raised on 3 legs. Sand cast quality product, made in Germany

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Bronze Cast Fruit Bowl

H 1.97 in Dm 11.82 in

Art Deco Blue Bowl, 1930s

Located in Chorzów, PL

A turquoise Art Deco bowl supported on four legs made of pressed glass It comes from around 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Blue Bowl, 1930s

H 3.75 in Dm 8.47 in

Art Deco Blue Bowl, 1930s

Located in Chorzów, PL

A turquoise Art Deco bowl supported on four legs made of pressed glass It comes from around 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Blue Bowl, 1930s

H 3.75 in Dm 8.47 in

Vintage Teardrop Hobnail Glass Bowl, 1970s

Located in Zohor, SK

it a nice feel. The bowl stands on three glass legs. The teardrop pattern gives it the most wonderful

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Teardrop Hobnail Glass Bowl, 1970s

H 3.94 in Dm 11.82 in

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Bowl by Kaj Blomqvist

Located in London, GB

Textural bronze cast bowl on three legs with nice oxidized patina, signed Kaj Blomqvist, Finland.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Bowl by Kaj Blomqvist

H 2.17 in Dm 10.44 in

Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Wood Bowl, Mid-20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Wood Bowl from the Mid-20th Century. The bowl features five small

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Wood Bowl, Mid-20th Century

H 3.35 in Dm 11.42 in

Kai Blomqvist Brutalist Patinated Cast Bronze Bowl, Finland, 1970's

Located in Stockholm, SE

Scandinavian Modern and a brutalist cast bronze bowl on three legs with nice oxidized patina

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Serving Pieces

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Copper

Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Kitchen Copper Mold

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Located in South Burlington, VT

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Fine Hand Cast Bronze Hibachi Garden Planter, Complete Set & Signed Box

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Located in South Burlington, VT

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Located in Zevenaar, NL

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Materials

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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A Period Louis XVI Coupe with Rams' Heads

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Desks

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Cherrywood Bonnetiere

H 78.5 in W 38.5 in D 22 in

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of bowl on legs available for sale. Frequently made of ceramic, hardwood and metal, all bowl on legs available were constructed with great care. Bowl on legs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Bowl on legs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made bowl on legs over the years, but those made by Jacques Blin, Archibald Knox and Dieulefit are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for bowl on legs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bowl on legs begin at $103 and can go as high as $13,806, while the average can fetch as much as $1,249.

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The legs on a table are referred to as table legs, but they may go by a different name that distinguishes the shape of the leg. Some common table leg shapes include square, fluted, shaker, hairpin and spiral, but there are many more different types. Shop a collection of vintage and new tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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There are many reasons a bathroom vanity might have legs. This includes because the european style had legs for moving the furniture around. They also help make the furniture look more custom.
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bobbin turned legs, sometimes called spool furniture, feature lathe-turned ornamental knobs that looked like bobbins or spools. Picture a series of circles or knots placed upon one another to form a leg. This was very popular on furniture from the late 17th century. Shop a collection of 17th century furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cabriole leg furniture is a chair, table or case good with a certain leg style called a cabriole. Its design starts with a convex curve and then continues with a concave curve. Normally, the width of the leg grows smaller from the top to the foot. Find a collection of cabriole leg furniture on 1stDibs.
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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