Modern Decorative 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Pair Signed Barovier & Toso Murano 'Primavera' Bowls
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Signed Barovier & Toso Murano 'Primavera' Bowls*
Primavera Murano glass designed by Ercole Barovier and produced by Barovier & Toso, 1980s
Each one signed Barovier & Toso Mura...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Trivoli Centrepiece by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Trivoli Centrepiece by Ivan Colominas
Dimensions: 37 x 14.5 cm
Materials: Travertine Marble, Emperador Dark Marble.
TIVOLI COLLECTION:
TIVOLI, a picturesque city situated on the we...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Contemporary Decorative Handmade Crystal Bowl by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
This decorative bowl was entirely made by working the crystal by hand. Every step - bending, grinding, polishing - has been taken care of down to the smallest detail
Initially the cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Blue and White Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A blue and white art glass bowl with copper colored shimmer in the Italian Murano style, oval in shape, circa late-20th century. Great as a standalone piece on a cocktail table, shel...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Large Art Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed and gorgeously glazed large bowl by famed Mexican-American California studio art potter Dora De Larios. The work features hand-painted designs with flowers a...
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Contemporary Ceramic Dinind Set
Located in Geneve, CH
Tea pot n°1– Diameter 16 x height 18cm
Tea cup n°2– Diameter 10.5 x height 13.8 cm
Coffee cup n°3– Diameter 10.5 x height 13.4 cm
Milk jug n°4– Diameter 6.7 x height 8.6cm
Sugar ...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Frosted Studio Glass Bowl - Signed Davidson - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage frosted studio glass bowl - signed Davidson - acid etched signature on the base - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - minor base rim chips - surface scratches ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Stunning Georg Jensen Brushed Stainless Steel Bowl Denmark Scandinavian Modern
By Georg Jensen
Located in Draper, UT
Organic modern mid century bowl by artist Georg Jensen. The brushed stainless steel curved design reflects light in the most stunning way. Made in Denmark. The shape is inspired b...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary hand-carved crystal bowl by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
20 mm / 0.78'' thick aquamarine crystal bowl.
Each step-bending, grinding, carving-was entirely done by hand.
In addition to its original shape, this bowl owes its distinctiveness ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Ciotola Decorativa Contemporanea in Cristallo Lavorato a Mano da Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Ciotola decorativa realizzata curvando e molando a mano il cristallo di spessore 25 mm.
I bordi della ciotola sono stati scalpellati e lucidati.
Il colore del cristallo utilizzato è...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Samaia Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Samaia Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 29 x W 27 x H 12 cm.
Materials: Raw clay.
Hand-built one of a kind, bold sculptural tableware piece, which could be...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Italian modern Decorative bowl in green light blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Decorative bowl in green light blue Murano glass by Venini, 1990s
Decorative bowl with a round base in light blue aqua-green Murano glass. Perfect as a centerpiece or ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Unique Contemporary Hand-engraved Crystal Bowl by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Ciotola realizzata curvando e incidendo a mano un cristallo extra-chiaro con uno spessore di 20 mm.
Ogni incisione sormonta o viene sormontata da un'altra creando cosi disegno di lin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Edi Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Edi Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 12 x W 22 x H 20 cm.
Materials: Raw black clay.
Each piece is one of a kind, due to its free hand-building process. Po...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
1980s English Silver Plated Decorative Hand-Hammered Serving or Display Bowl
Located in London, GB
1980s English modernist silver-plated decorative serving or display bowl with an interesting simple 'eye' design incised around the outside. The slight conical base has a vertical in...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Glazed Porcelain Bowl No. 202003 by Chris Gustin
By Chris Gustin
Located in New York, NY
Glazed porcelain. Unique, wood-fired bowl with dimpled surfaces. Unsigned.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Italian modern round vase in green and white Murano glass by Venini 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round vase in green and white Murano glass by Venini 1990s
Vintage and fantastic vase with round base, in textured green Murano glass. In the upper part it has a round...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian modern Hexagonal burgundy Murano glass vase by i Sommersi series, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Hexagonal burgundy Murano glass vase by i Sommersi series, 1970s
Fantastic and vintage hexagonal base vase entirely in thick Murano glas...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Anja Kjær for Royal Copenhagen Crystal Bowl
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Anja Kjær For Royal Copenhagen Crystal Bowl, deep blue color changes in the light. In very good original condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Mod Ceramichrome California Pottery Bowl Pinched Top
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Modern Magenta Ceramichrome California Pottery Bowl Pinched Top – Retro Chic Home Decor.
Dimensions: 7.5” width x 5” height
Condition: This bowl exhibits typical signs of vintage w...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Italian modern Round vase in red and blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Round vase in red and blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
Fantastic and vintage round base vase in blue Murano glass, textured with rhombuses. In the upper part it has a...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian modern oval pink and green Murano glass vase by i Sommersi series, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern oval pink and green Murano glass vase by i Sommersi series, 1970s
Oval-based vase entirely in thick Murano glass. The glass has di...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Christian Dior Home Lucite and Rattan Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning centerpiece basket or decorative bowl was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1970s. The geometric shape has a brass gallery and genuine rattan or wi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Barbini Blown Glass Pink & Purple Large Shell Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
Large statement making Murano Barbini blown glass shell bowl. Pink/ purple/clear blown glass. No makers mark or signature.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Roman Travertine Vessel by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Roman round travertine tray by Le Lampade.
Made in Italy
This item can be also custom made.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Italian modern Round vase in transparent and blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Round vase in transparent and blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
Vase with an oval base in thick blue and transparent Murano glass. At the top it has an oval hole. The ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian modern Decorative bowl in transparent yellow Murano glass by Venini 1990
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Decorative bowl in transparent yellow Murano glass by Venini, 1990s
Decorative bowl with a round base in transparent yellow Murano glass. Perfect as a centerpiece or p...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Large Art Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed and gorgeously glazed large bowl by famed Mexican-American California studio art potter Dora De Larios. This piece was done late in her career and in collaboration with Irving Place Studio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Alfredo Barbini Rare" Inciso" Murano Glass Bowl/Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice technique of hand carved parallel lines in a thick sasso glass shape with a yellow inside and top and bottom shine polished. Similar sample can b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Silver Travertine Eclipse Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertin...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Baccarat Crystal Lidded Candy Dish or Crystal Mustard Bowl
By Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality Baccarat crystal lidded candy dish or mustard bowl.
This serving piece is in perfect condition, still has the original sticker...
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Collection 5 jade? stone Chinese bowls green veined modern shapes
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of five modern green veined stone bowls.
various sizes as photographed.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Jade
Mid 20th Century French Art Crystal Large Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a mid century French Art Crystal Centerpiece. It depicts an elongated mantraya like shaped clear crystal vase/bowl with dark pink borders.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Glass Bowl with Geometric Flower Pattern entirely Handmade by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
To make this bowl the crystal was curved, ground and polished by hand.
Thanks to a particular grinding technique it was possible to create a geometric pattern made of hexagons and pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Crystal Bowl with Gemmed Decoration Hand Crafted by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
This object is a handmade artistic sculpture that can be used as a bowl, as a centerpiece or simply as it is to furnish any environment.
This crystal has a high transparency aquamari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Vintage Malachite Bowl With Brass Rim
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage malachite decorative bowl is from the 70's. It has the brass trim surround. Great desk accessory or ring bowl.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Antonio da Ros Asymetric Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl/Dish, Uranium/Blue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful uranium Murano glass bowl designed by Antonio Da Ros.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
San Diego California Design Hand Turned Mesquite Wood Art Bowl by Sally Ault
Located in San Diego, CA
Expertly crafted Mesquite wood turned bowl by San Diego artist/craftsman Sally Ault. Signed on the underside. Wonderful shape and form. The natural wood...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
1980s Modern Turquoise and White Murano Glass Round Centerpiece
By Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A 1980s Turquoise and White Murano Glass Centerpiece designed and manufactured in Italy in the style of Venini. This Round Centerpiece i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Serving Tray Ironwood Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak
Modern Serving Tray Eucalyptus Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to uplift layback moments. Handcrafted in Euc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak
Modern Serving Tray Ash Veneer Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak
Modern Serving Tray Ash Ebony Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to uplift layback moments. Handcrafted in Ash...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak
Frosted and Etched Cut Glass Leaf Vase/Bowl on Geometric Base by Robert Guenther
By Robert Guenther
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist vase was realized by the esteemed artisan Robert Guenter in the United States circa 1990. It features a tiered skyscraper style geometric base consisting of s...
Category
1990s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Vermeil and Lapis Lazuli Centrepiece by Asprey
Located in London, GB
Very large vermeil and lapis lazuli centrepiece by Asprey
English, c. 1980
Height 29cm, width 70cm, depth 27cm
Made by the renowned firm of Asprey in around 1980, this vermeil (sil...
Category
20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil
Gianmaria Buccellati sterling silver "Lotus" small bowl .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sterling silver , Lotus bowl. Signed and marked .925. also star mark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Winchcombe Studio Pottery Large Slip Decorated Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Winchcombe studio pottery bowl with slip trailed patterning and copper glazes attributed to Ray Finch and dating from the latter 20th century. The hand thrown ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Orrefors Sweden Bowl With Colored Crystal Dish
By Orrefors
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Elegant...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Boule Brass Bowl by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Shiny, sexy and well rounded, Boule has a delightfully old-school ’70s appeal that suggests a little dancefloor attitude in its step.
Bestow your bling in its attractive shallow dom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Salvador Dali ceci n’est pas une assiette art plate
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present number 913 / 2000 art glass plate by Salvador Dali.
Made with friend Jacques Daum in the 1970's and titled 'ceci n'est pas une assiette' which means 'this is not a ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Imperial Green Marble Handmade Italy Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural bowl carved by hand from a solid block of Imperial Green.
Bowl dimensions: L 59 x W 34 x H 6 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite.
Limited ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx
Icosa wood bowl - (tauari)
Located in São Paulo, BR
Its shape derives from the half of an icosahedron, resulting in a sculptural object with a good storage area. It is supported on the table by the center point or by the sides, in a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Vase Cone Botticelli Foglie, Bassano White Ceramic, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the 17th century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and kaolin i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Icosa wood bowl - (imbuia - brazilian walnut)
Located in São Paulo, BR
Its shape derives from the half of an icosahedron, resulting in a sculptural object with a good storage area. It is supported on the table by the center point or by the sides, in a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
GRAVITY: Contemporary black and white centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
A cartesian grid modified by gravity: the image of a black hole.
GRAVITY CENTREPIECE in black and white changes appearance depending on your point of view. The tray also moves from a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Murano, Italy, art glass bowl in purple glass. Modernist design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy, art glass bowl in purple glass. Modernist design.
From the 1960s/1970s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 16.0 cm x Height 7.5 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
06:45 _ White Ceramic and Copper Details Handcrafted Round Tray
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
The tray 06:45 of the 'Meridiane' collection recalls typical shapes of Classic Italian architecture. The white ceramic arena is the background for an obelisk painted in copper that c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
Green Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Marthe Delacroix, circa 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Green Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Marthe Delacroix, France, c. 1960
Textured, glazed ceramic bowl in a vibrant green glaze.
Priced individually; two available.
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Modern decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern decorative 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 decorative bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern decorative bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Gunnar Nylund, Alfredo Barbini, Antonio da Ros, and Danese Milano. 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 decorative bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $4,863 while the average work can sell for $498.
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