Turned Bowls
20th Century French Serving Bowls
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Serving Bowls
Cherry
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Serving Bowls
Cherry
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Organic Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Cherry
20th Century English Post-Modern Decorative Bowls
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Serving Bowls
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech International Style Serving Bowls
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Serving Bowls
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Cherry
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Serving Bowls
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Wenge
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
2010s American American Craftsman Decorative Bowls
Oak
2010s American American Craftsman Serving Bowls
Walnut
2010s American American Craftsman Serving Bowls
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Serving Bowls
Elm
20th Century American Serving Bowls
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Teak
2010s American Post-Modern Serving Bowls
Granite, Marble
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Stone, Quartz
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Antique 19th Century English Serving Bowls
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Ash
20th Century English Serving Bowls
Walnut, Birch
Late 20th Century American Serving Bowls
Burl
20th Century Danish Serving Bowls
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tribal Decorative Bowls
Wood
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Serving Bowls
Maple
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Teak
Antique Early 1900s French Country Decorative Bowls
Copper
Vintage 1960s Swedish Serving Bowls
Teak
20th Century English Decorative Bowls
Wood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Serving Bowls
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Serving Bowls
Vintage 1950s American Serving Bowls
Late 20th Century American Serving Bowls
Stone
Late 20th Century American Serving Bowls
Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Wood
Late 20th Century American Serving Bowls
Burl
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Late 20th Century Modern Serving Bowls
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Bowls
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Bowls
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Rustic Decorative Bowls
Maple
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Teak
Antique 19th Century English Serving Bowls
Elm
Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Serving Bowls
Wood
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Finding the Right Serving Bowls for You
Vintage, new and antique serving bowls are popular with collectors as well as cooks. While some serving bowls are merely decorative items, others are both eye-catching and functional.
The design and material of a bowl will vary depending on the period and location where it was made. Antique Chinese serving bowls are often exquisitely painted and made from fine porcelain. Colonial American wooden bowls are practical and elegant, able to hold brightly colored fruit or act as a serving dish at a family meal.
Along with wood, stone, metal and porcelain, there are also glass serving bowls. The most notable are made from Murano glass, named for the Murano Island in Venice where many of the world’s most famous glass objects have been produced. Glass serving bowls from the 19th through the mid-20th century are especially popular with collectors. Pieces from this era range from simple to ornate, frequently featuring gold or painted embellishments.
The styles of these bowls include art glass, which dates to the mid-19th century, and colorful carnival glass, which was introduced in the early 20th century. Carnival glass serving bowls were more affordable so they were used widely in homes. Depression glass, an iteration of glassware that was inexpensively mass-produced when people didn’t have much money to spend on decor during the 1920s and ’30s, featured bright colors. Milk glass, which had its heyday in the late 19th century, adds a touch of elegance to any table or display.
Antique and vintage serving bowls are desirable for their style, patterns and range of textures they can help introduce to a space. They are also prized for their rich history. Browse antique and vintage serving bowls on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021For bowl turning, you can use any of the best types of wood. But if you desire a more natural look, Maple, Cherry, and Black Walnut are good choices. They are all of the highest grades, with a lovely grain. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage wooden turning bowls.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How long it takes to turn a wood bowl varies. Depending on the size and complexity of the bowl, a woodworker may need 15 minutes to several hours to get the job done. In addition to turning the wood, a craftsman must prepare and dry the wood and sand and finish the piece. The entire crafting process is lengthy, often taking one or more years. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wood bowls.
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