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Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Orange Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Orange Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Orange Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative wood orange plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in good vintage condition. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every interior!...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Teak Hand Turned Decorative Bowl
Vintage Teak Hand Turned Decorative Bowl

Vintage Teak Hand Turned Decorative Bowl

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Awesome grain patterns in this vintage hand turned decorative teak bowl. Large format, 15x15x4.25 inches So much teak character

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Teak

Vintage Blue Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Blue Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Blue Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative wood plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Original wood...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal

"Pebble of Peace" Silver Plated Paperweight by Christofle of France
"Pebble of Peace" Silver Plated Paperweight by Christofle of France

"Pebble of Peace" Silver Plated Paperweight by Christofle of France

By Christofle

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage "Pebble of Peace" silver plated paperweight by Christofle of France, circa 1980s. Beautiful design and great weight on this piece that measures 3.25"W x 2.25"D x .75"H. Sig...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Stackable Bronze Ashtrays or Salt Cellars Jars of Porcupine Family
Stackable Bronze Ashtrays or Salt Cellars Jars of Porcupine Family

Stackable Bronze Ashtrays or Salt Cellars Jars of Porcupine Family

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Family of six small stackable hedgehogs bowls in cast bronze. The super cute set of porcupines can be used as salt and pepper cellars or olives, nuts etc. This complete set of si...

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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four Vintage Pyrex Primary Color Mixing Bowls, 1950s
Set of Four Vintage Pyrex Primary Color Mixing Bowls, 1950s

Set of Four Vintage Pyrex Primary Color Mixing Bowls, 1950s

Located in Lisboa, PT

This set of bowls were designed and produced by Pyrex, in USA, during the 1950's. This pretty glassware has ties to Upstate New York. Pyrex was introduced in 1915 by the Corning Glass Works, now known as Corning Incorporated in Corning NY. Chemists at Corning Glass Works created a special borosilicate glass that was resistant expansion and contraction during changes in temperature. This new glass—branded as “Pyrex”—held up under quick, extreme temperature changes, which made it ideal for railroad lamps...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery American Modern Large Bowl
Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery American Modern Large Bowl

Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery American Modern Large Bowl

By Steubenville, Russel Wright

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage large serving or salad bowl features a Modernist oval shape with curved sides, formed from earthenware and decorated with monochromatic glaze in Seafoam Green color. Measurin...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic, Pottery

Minimalist Modern Italian Polished Glass Bowl in the Style of Salvatore Polizzi
Minimalist Modern Italian Polished Glass Bowl in the Style of Salvatore Polizzi

Minimalist Modern Italian Polished Glass Bowl in the Style of Salvatore Polizzi

Located in San Diego, CA

Minimalist modern Italian polished glass bowl / centerpiece in the style of Salvatore Polizzi, circa 1980s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and mea...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Vintage Red Black and Gold Decorative Metal Plate, Poland, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage Red Black and Gold Decorative Metal Plate, Poland, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Red Black and Gold Decorative Metal Plate, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative metal plate from Poland. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original metal. Beautiful piec...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Hanne Stentoj, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Hanne Stentoj, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Hanne Stentoj, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Hanne Stentoj, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Official proof of authenti...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Scandinavian Stoneware Bowl, Green & Earth-Toned Glaze, Decorative 1960s
Scandinavian Stoneware Bowl, Green & Earth-Toned Glaze, Decorative 1960s

Scandinavian Stoneware Bowl, Green & Earth-Toned Glaze, Decorative 1960s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

1960s Scandinavian Stoneware Bowl, Green & Earth-Toned Glaze, Decorative & Functional Description: This exquisite Scandinavian stoneware bowl from the 1960s is a beautiful fusion of...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Green Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Green Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Green Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative wood plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every inter...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal

Vintage Ceramic La Primula Italian Serving Bowls - Set of 4 1970s Italy
Vintage Ceramic La Primula Italian Serving Bowls - Set of 4 1970s Italy

Vintage Ceramic La Primula Italian Serving Bowls - Set of 4 1970s Italy

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of four vintage ceramic serving bowls or mixing bowls by La Primula. This set will be a great way to add Italian flair to your next gathering! This set includes four bowls, one...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic, Paint

Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Platter by Albert Thiry, 1960s, era Blin
Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Platter by Albert Thiry, 1960s, era Blin

Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Platter by Albert Thiry, 1960s, era Blin

By Albert Thiry

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Platter by Albert Thiry, 1960s, era Blin One beautiful glazed ceramic platter with an engraved and hand-painted blue thistle flower bud. We find the vocabulary of preference of the ceramist: a chalky white background, both bright and neutral to highlight the blue flower and foliage, the edge is also engraved with decorative motifs. In very good condition. Signed under the base. Circa 1960. ----------- Albert Thiry (1923-2009) Ceramist from Nice, he studied at the School of Decorative Arts in the city. He settled with his wife Pyot Gavaudan in 1943 in the pottery village of Vallauris. There he continued his training as a ceramist in various workshops, notably that of Charles Voltz...

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

Materials

Enamel

Tiffany Midcentury Modern Bowl in Classic Palmette Pattern
Tiffany Midcentury Modern Bowl in Classic Palmette Pattern

Tiffany Midcentury Modern Bowl in Classic Palmette Pattern

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Palmette sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved sides and flared rim. Rests on 4 side-mounted stylized floral supports. Each support radiates 3 incised v...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amber Murano Glass Bowl, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960s, Gold Flecks
Amber Murano Glass Bowl, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960s, Gold Flecks

Amber Murano Glass Bowl, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960s, Gold Flecks

Located in Hellouw, NL

This Murano glass bowl, crafted in the 1960s, exemplifies the sophisticated artistry of mid-20th century Venetian glassmaking. Design Amber to brown in color, the bowl is richly inf...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Murano Glass

Set of Six Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Bowls with Gilt Interiors, Italy, 1960s
Set of Six Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Bowls with Gilt Interiors, Italy, 1960s

Set of Six Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Bowls with Gilt Interiors, Italy, 1960s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Stockholm, SE

A set of six porcelain bowls produced by Fornasetti, Italy. The design is defined by highly reflective gilt interiors, contrasted with a restrained white exterior, creating a strong ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Gold Plate

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Bowl
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Bowl

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exude a sense of organic tranquility with this exceptional vintage studio pottery bowl. A masterclass in artisanal texture, the vessel features a luminous turquoise-speckled glaze th...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Small Mini Vintage Decorative Porcelain Plate, Greece, 1970s
Small Mini Vintage Decorative Porcelain Plate, Greece, 1970s

Small Mini Vintage Decorative Porcelain Plate, Greece, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative plate from Greece. Produced in 1970s. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every i...

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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Mod...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Majolica Glazed Ceramic Cabbage Serving Set, Platter and Six Bowls
1960s Majolica Glazed Ceramic Cabbage Serving Set, Platter and Six Bowls

1960s Majolica Glazed Ceramic Cabbage Serving Set, Platter and Six Bowls

Located in Barcelona, ES

Salad or Fruit serving set cabbage design. Portugal, 1960s. One of a kind set of 6 Majolica ceramic cabbage leaf dishes and a large cabbage centerpiece bowl. Very realistic design in...

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Vintage Decorative Small Black Plate, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Decorative Small Black Plate, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Decorative Small Black Plate, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful decorative black glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique piece for every table and interior! Only ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic, Glass

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Official proof of authentic...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Green Glass Sarvituoppi Bowl with Handle by Sirkku Kumela, 1960s
Mid-Century Green Glass Sarvituoppi Bowl with Handle by Sirkku Kumela, 1960s

Mid-Century Green Glass Sarvituoppi Bowl with Handle by Sirkku Kumela, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Sarvituoppi Vase by Sirkku Kumela-Lehtonen for Kumela, Finland official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources. Additional inf...

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Glass

Jean Després Silver-Plated Decorative Aperitif Pan, France, 1950
Jean Després Silver-Plated Decorative Aperitif Pan, France, 1950

Jean Després Silver-Plated Decorative Aperitif Pan, France, 1950

By Jean Despres

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Decorative Aperitif Pan by Jean Després, France, ca. 1950. French Art Deco decorative pan by Jean Després, France, circa 1950. Crafted in silver-plated metal, this elegant piece fea...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian Art Deco Style Blown Glass Punch Bowl Set of 14
Italian Art Deco Style Blown Glass Punch Bowl Set of 14

Italian Art Deco Style Blown Glass Punch Bowl Set of 14

Located in Miami, FL

In excellent condition is this 14-piece blown glass punch bowl set made in Italy. The set is consisting out of a large punch bowl with 12 glass cu...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Decorative Wood Plate with Flowers, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century Decorative Wood Plate with Flowers, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Decorative Wood Plate with Flowers, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative wood plate from Italy. Plate is in good vintage condition. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every interior! Very nice as a gift. Only one unique piece.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Murano Glass Set of Vibrantly Colored Glass Bowls
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Murano Glass Set of Vibrantly Colored Glass Bowls

Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Murano Glass Set of Vibrantly Colored Glass Bowls

By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

One of four sets or ensemble of five 'Opalino' Murano glass bowls designed by Antonio da Ros (1936-2012) for Cenedese, circa 1970-1990. Wonderful translucent colors of vibrant blues, aubergine and pink. Simplistic yet elegant forms - almost futuristic. Very fun to dine with the vibrant Murano glassware...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Minimalist Ceramic Fruit Bowl, 1960s
Mid-Century Minimalist Ceramic Fruit Bowl, 1960s

Mid-Century Minimalist Ceramic Fruit Bowl, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Minimalist Ceramic Fruit Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Black Period: 1960s Country of Ori...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Blue Gold Flecks Bubble Italian Art Glass Footed Squared Top Compote Bowl
Murano Blue Gold Flecks Bubble Italian Art Glass Footed Squared Top Compote Bowl

Murano Blue Gold Flecks Bubble Italian Art Glass Footed Squared Top Compote Bowl

By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and unusual shape, vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass pedestal compote bowl. The piece is attributed to designer Alfr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Large Hanne Denmark Blue Orange and Brown Ceramic Bowl
Large Hanne Denmark Blue Orange and Brown Ceramic Bowl

Large Hanne Denmark Blue Orange and Brown Ceramic Bowl

Located in Rijssen, NL

Heavy quality ceramic bowl, Denmark 1970s. This bowl brings rich visual appeal to any interior. It offers a unique presence. We also have a matching Lamp available, please notice t...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Decorative Mini Grape Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Vintage Decorative Mini Grape Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s

Vintage Decorative Mini Grape Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative Grape plate from Bavaria, Germany. Produced in 1970s. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or c...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Midcentury Vintage Decorative Porcelain Cheese Plate with Mouse, Italy, 1970s
Midcentury Vintage Decorative Porcelain Cheese Plate with Mouse, Italy, 1970s

Midcentury Vintage Decorative Porcelain Cheese Plate with Mouse, Italy, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Unique decorative cheese plate with Mouse from Italy. Produced in 1970s. Plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Mouse ears are a bit de...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Ceramic Bowl, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Ceramic Bowl, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Ceramic Bowl, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Ceramic Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Black Period: 1960s Countr...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s
Large Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s

Large Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Large Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Style: Mid-Century Modern Period: 1960...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Vintage Dark Decorative Ceramic Plate, Belgium, 1960s
Vintage Dark Decorative Ceramic Plate, Belgium, 1960s

Vintage Dark Decorative Ceramic Plate, Belgium, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative ceramic plate from Belgium The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every i...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Metal

Set of Three Vintage Danish Modern Teak Snack Bowls in the Style of Dansk
Set of Three Vintage Danish Modern Teak Snack Bowls in the Style of Dansk

Set of Three Vintage Danish Modern Teak Snack Bowls in the Style of Dansk

By Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

A vintage set of three Danish modern teak snack bowls in the style of Dansk, circa 1960s. The bowls measure approximately 6.25", 6' and 5.25" in diameter and in good vintage conditio...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Teak

Fine Organic Mid Century Wood Bowl By David Auld
Fine Organic Mid Century Wood Bowl By David Auld

Fine Organic Mid Century Wood Bowl By David Auld

By David Auld

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A particularly fine Organic Modern Bowl by celebrated American wood artist David Auld. Crafted in Haiti, and one of his larger pieces, Mr. Auld’s Bowls combine a mastery of craftsman...

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Mid-20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Wood

Midcentury Vintage Red Cats Decorative Metal Plate, Poland, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage Red Cats Decorative Metal Plate, Poland, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Red Cats Decorative Metal Plate, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative metal plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original metal. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only o...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal

Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Appetizer Set and Tray
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Appetizer Set and Tray

Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Appetizer Set and Tray

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

"The Vegetable Garden": Rare Fornasetti "Ceramiche di Bollate" Appetizer Set, Circa 1950s A charming and rare mid-century ceramic appetizer set by Atelier Fornasetti, produced in Mi...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

1960s nut bowl by Aldo Tura made of red goatskin and brass - Made in Italy
1960s nut bowl by Aldo Tura made of red goatskin and brass - Made in Italy

1960s nut bowl by Aldo Tura made of red goatskin and brass - Made in Italy

By Aldo Tura

Located in München, DE

Beautiful, very rare 1960s nut bowl by Aldo Tura made of red goatskin and brass. Great mid-century design. Made in Italy. Wooden bowl covered with red-dyed goatskin and clear varnish...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Ma...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Vintage Murano Heavy Clear Art Glass Bowl by Richard Ginori, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Murano Heavy Clear Art Glass Bowl by Richard Ginori, Italy, 1970s

Vintage Murano Heavy Clear Art Glass Bowl by Richard Ginori, Italy, 1970s

By Richard Ginori

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

This vintage Murano glass bowl from 1970s Italy is a refined piece of Mid Century design, attributed to Richard Ginori. Crafted from heavy clear art glass, it features smooth, sculpt...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Murano Glass

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1950 Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1950 Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1950 Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bowl in pattern number 23617 from the early 1950s and in Mid-Century Modern, geometrically beautiful style and design. It measures 7 3/4'' in diameter b...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Plate Long Bowl with Toucans by Emilia Castillo
Vintage Silver Plate Long Bowl with Toucans by Emilia Castillo

Vintage Silver Plate Long Bowl with Toucans by Emilia Castillo

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Striking Mid Century Art Deco style long bowl handcrafted in silver plate over hammered copper in dramatic form having two stone clad toucans as handles and stylized deco foot. Signe...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate, Copper

Pair of Italian Leather Backed Midcentury Dishes
Pair of Italian Leather Backed Midcentury Dishes

Pair of Italian Leather Backed Midcentury Dishes

Located in Riverdale, NY

Pair of charming Italian Leather backed nut dishes in the Fantoni style. Ceramic with of 1950s vases and musical instruments. They appear unused with or...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Bartholdy Keramik, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Bartholdy Keramik, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Bartholdy Keramik, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Bartholdy Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Official proof of auth...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Set of Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Cereal Bowls
Set of Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Cereal Bowls

Set of Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Cereal Bowls

By Franciscan China 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

A vintage set of 12 Franciscan Desert Rose pattern, cereal bowls. Created in California circa 1950’s, 1960’s per the back stamps.

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Mint Green Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Mint Green Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Mint Green Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative wood plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in good vintage condition. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every interior! Very nice as a gift. Only one un...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Italian Sterling Bread Plate
Italian Sterling Bread Plate

Italian Sterling Bread Plate

Located in New York, NY

Italian sterling bread plate. Vintage oval sterling silver shallow bread dish with outward curving rim of sleek and simple design; a chic bread p...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cenedese Vintage Murano Glass Vibrantly Colored Cobalt Blue Glass Cake stand
Cenedese Vintage Murano Glass Vibrantly Colored Cobalt Blue Glass Cake stand

Cenedese Vintage Murano Glass Vibrantly Colored Cobalt Blue Glass Cake stand

By Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Glass cake stand or serving plate by Cenedese. Wonderful color/color of blue with black banding and simplistic yet elegant form. Fun to dine with vibrant vintage midcentury Murano gl...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

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