Bowls and Baskets

Extremely spirited, the interior of this elegant cup displays a figure of a dancing fat-bellied komast. He wears a short padded tunic with exaggerated buttocks, and is surrounded by...

An amazing Venetian Murano glass object in an unusual design and a pretty beautiful pink and clear color. A highly decorative piece useful as center piece, bowl, candy bowl or catcha...

This vintage zebra basket is a striking example of the meticulously detailed "Shanghai weave" technique, a hallmark of mid-century artisanal craftsmanship. Hand-woven with graphic, a...

Green Guatemala marble bowl for cats and dogs, made in Italy, Carrara. Size Medium. Internal diameter 18 cm, external diameter 20, height 7.5 cm. Each piece is in a way unique (every...

Vintage Italian Murano fruit bowl made of pink and transparent glass; a beautiful piece of glass art from the 1960s. Naturally, this bowl can also s...

A striking mid-century modern art glass bowl by Flygfors Sweden, designed by Wiktor Berndt, with an expressive facial relief in rich amber-toned glass. This exceptional piece was cr...

This Wedgwood blue Jasperware “Sacrifice” bowl is a fine example of the firm’s iconic Neoclassical design tradition. Crafted in England from unglazed, fine-grained Jasperware stonewa...

This unusual ceramic centerpiece bowl was made in Italy for American importer Raymor. The piece has an elongated scoop form and has been hand-painted in shades of blue and green. The...

Wonderful Japanese Showa Era Lustre Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl 1960s. A very beautiful black Japanese studio pottery bowl with a wonderful lustre glaze in red and gold on the inside...

Lot of 5 Rare Genuine Papago Indian Baskets Includes; - A large Basket / Tray Man in Maze by Anne Miguel - An oval Basket with cactus - A Round woven basket by Mary Lists - A small...

Stunning decorative dish in white, blue, and gold speckled. This bowl is made with a white base, blue layered art glass with aventurine speckles in gold tone. The outside is a white ...

Large MCM stoneware bowl with floral design by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1950s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures a heft...

A Beautiful and Quite Unusual Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Centerpiece with Rams Heads Handles, Lions paw feet, and Wreath Border. The centerpiece is formed as a circular reticulat...

A very fine example of the work of the premier glass maker, Louis Comfort Tiffany. In addition to the wonderful lamps his studio produced, he made many beautiful and exotic glass it...

Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This hand-woven example rema...

Beautiful patina on this antique offering bowl from Sumatra. We only source the best. Finished with a natural oil revealing the unique wood grain. Full dimensions; 11.5" diameter x ...

Mid-Century Modern enamel bowls along with a butter pat/small coaster designed by Bjørn Engø for Emalox (Norway, ca. 1960s). Vibrant assortment of colors and sizes - orange, cobalt, ...

Large Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Lilia Bowl by Haico Nitzsche for Søholm, 1960s

Noritake Harlequin Figure in a Ceramic Bowl. Harlequin figures seem to be among the hardest to find by Noritake. This one in great original condition with very nice colors! Overal...

Sabino Art Deco bowl, circa 1930, in opalescent molded glass with anemone decorations. Molded signature: Sabino France. Diameter: 30.7 cm Height: 8.5 kg Weight: 2.3 kg Marius-Ernest...

A very nice and beautifully decorated dish with a scene of Flowers, The painting quality is very nice. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China...

This exquisite handpainted porcelain dish hails from Japan, dating back to the Meiji period (1868-1912). The dish features a petite design with wavy, contoured edges against a light ...

Vintage French oyster baskets - Set of two, 20th century. Used by French oyster farmers at low tide for harvest. Aged patina.

Neoclassical gilt decorated plate with puma. A Naples Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea white porcelain painted and gilt decorated saucer dish with puma confr...

The small tray was created by David Marshall, from sand cast aluminium . We use recycled materials all our pieces are handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop in ...

An Ifugao rice basket, Philippines, mid-20th century. 9 inches wide by 13 ½ inches tall

A green majolica glazed pedestal vide-poche with an acanthus leaf pattern, England circa 1875-1880. French for ’empty pockets’, the vide-poche is a small bowl or container kept in...

Light-bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the late 1930s. * Round bowl in light bronze alloy with chased rim. * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB2161 * Year: 1939 * Condition...

This mid-18th-century Bow Porcelain plate features a hand-painted chinoiserie scene with a pair of black storks. One stork wades in the water while the other flies above it. Near the...

Article: umbrella stand Origin: Italy Age: 1950s Design and Producer: Li Puma, Florence in Italy This original vintage Hollywood Regency umbrella stand was produced in th...

Limoges Porcelain Château d’Artigny Vide-Poche, Blue & Gilt, France, Mid 20th Century A rare and elegant Limoges porcelain trinket dish created for the prestigious Château d'Arti...

A substantial and finely cast bronze presentation plate designed by Sune Bäckström, Sweden, circa 1930s. This piece was commissioned as an honorary award (hederspris) to Firma Einar ...

A French porcelain jewelry dish with derby horse racing scene, circa late-20th century, France. A derby racing scene with thoroughbreds and jockey's and a finely dressed woman and ma...

Mid-Century Seguso - Murano Glass Geode Bowl, Bullicante, Gold Polveri. This is likely a Seguso piece but since Barbini also made them, we mention both as possibilities. This handsom...

A majolica green glazed leaf pattern server, England, circa 1880. A serrate edged leaf shaped platter with an open work twig form handle. Beautiful mold work showing smaller branc...

This office wastebasket is a characteristic example of luxury leather covering (gainerie) from the second half of the 20th century. The structural design relies on a rigid cylindrica...

Small oval dish in solid brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck. The sculptural, asymmetrical form with one raised lip is characteristic of Auböck workshop design, combining functional us...

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...

Vintage brass or bronze bowl or tray features sea shell shaped body, supported on two small feet. Highly detailed, meticulously crafted tray can be used either as a catch-all bowl or...

1950s bottle carrier - four bottles 1950s bottle carrier - four bottles. Galvanised strap bottle carrier, with turned wood handle. Excellent condition. Workshop report: Our ...

Decorative Freeform Bissilon Wood "Art" Vessel by Emil Milan, circa 1960's "beautiful color and wood grain" "in good vintage condition" "oiled with food grade mineral oil" See last...

Laos bamboo basket. Age: Laos, 20th Century Size: Height 26.5 C.M. / Diameter 36.7 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall.

1931. This sculptural piece exemplifies the refined simplicity and craftsmanship of early 20th-century Scandinavian design. The bowl features a wide, flared form with a subtly uneve...

Mid-Century Minimalist West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Style: Mid-Century ModernMinim...

A large dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio, it´s 30 x 19,5 cm (12" x 7.8"). It´s in excellent condition except from a minor un-glazed spot from the produ...

A beautiful stoneware bowl with blue glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden. In production 1958-1962. Great condition, only a few light scratches. Impressed wit...

Chrysanthemum sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round and shallow well; lobed and turned-down shoulder and scalloped rim with applied flowerheads a...

This shallow porcelain lustre bowl by Devon Lustre Fieldings was produced in Staffordshire, England, around the 1930s, and presents a refined example of early 20th-century decorative...

Vintage pottery stoneware bowl with lid features minimal, rounded form, decorated with celadon glaze on the bowl and lid and Tenmoku glaze - on the handle and on side decor elements....

Very Large Light Matte Clay Terra Cotta Sun Platter, France, 1950, signed

Stunning porcelain swan, executed in brilliant gold luster and dark silver glazes. This impressive statement piece will surely complete any interior space it inhabits. Made in Italy,...

An off-white-glazed ceramic dish produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.0"H x 13.0"W x 12.35"D All items shi...

A beautiful French blue and white porcelain jewelry dish in the Rococo style, circa early 20th century, Limoges, France. Piece has a floral 'chintz' design of light and dark blue flo...

Murano glass free-form bowl or ashtray with 3-way crimped rim was made in 1950s in Italy by AVEM (Arte Vetraria Muranese). It has typical tutti frutti poly-chrome interior with mixture of murine in colorful swirls and silver leaf inclusions and solid peach...

A German white porcelain tray vide-poche (catch-all) or ashtray with gold edge, circa late-20th century, Germany. A great standalone piece/tray to hold jewelry (as demonstrated) or o...

Elegant French ceramic catchall dating from the 1960s, beautifully modeled as an open seashell with two perched doves adorning the rim. Finished in a glossy white glaze, this sculptu...

Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. This Silver Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL is stunning with its timeless esthetic in nat...

A small burl wood bowl with handles, organic modern/minimalist style, circa late-20th century to early 21st century. Piece is made from one piece of burl. Piece can hold small items ...

Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant multicolor ...

A very nicely made piece of 18th century porcelain decorated with a beautiful scene. Underglaze blue and overglaze other enamels done later in Europe. We have also added a picture of how a similar original Blue and white dish would have looked like. This is an example of British overdecoration.Provenance:Provenance: Doyle Sep 27, 2024 11:00 Boston Collects, Lot 1083 Six Chinese Porcelain Table Items 18th and 19th centuries Estate / Collection: Property of a Jamestown, Rhode Island Collector Often seen as ugly and black sheep of the porcelain world. British 1810-1820 Clobbered wares deserve better as they are historically very interesting. So lets call them George the IV or Regency Taste redecorated porcelain. And leave the clobbered behind us as it does no justice to what they are at all. Its not that because we live in a time were these super funky colours are out of taste that we should hate on these pieces. A short history! During the early 19th century, the Prince Regent (later King George IV) played a key role in cultivating a taste for the exotic Orient among the British elite, influencing interior design during the Regency era. His lavish projects, such as the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, epitomized this fascination. The Pavilion, with its blend of Indian, Chinese, and Gothic elements, became a symbol of the Prince’s extravagant taste. The interiors featured Chinese wallpaper, Indian textiles, and oriental furniture, reflecting the era’s growing interest in Chinoiserie and other oriental-inspired designs. This trend extended to the decorative arts, where clobbered Chinese porcelain—originally blue-and-white pieces—was reimagined with bright reds, golds, greens, and dragons to cater to the new European tastes. These colorful repainted pieces symbolized wealth, sophistication, and an affinity for the exotic, perfectly complementing the bold and opulent interiors of the time. The dragon, a powerful symbol in Chinese culture, was a recurring motif in these porcelain pieces, further aligning with the Regency’s romanticized view of the Orient. George IV’s penchant for luxury, eccentricity, and vibrant decoration influenced the wider aristocratic society, and clobbered porcelain...