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Mid-Century Modern Decorative 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
Amber Murano "Bullicante" Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, Barovier 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful round bowl or ashtray made in a stunning multicolor amber Murano glass using the "bullicante" technique. This unique piece is attributed to the mastery of Barovier & Toso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Bowls, Sweden, Set of 4
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A very stylish mid-century modern four teak wood bowls. Designed and manufactured in Sweden. Whether displayed as a standalone art pieces or used practically to hold fruits, decorati...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Teak

Sommerso crystal miniature seized vase made and signed by Mona Morales
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Mona Morales Schildt is regarded as one of Sweden's most talented glass designers. Her objects can be seen in museums and art galleries all over the world. Her work always holds an e...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass

Carl Auböck Model #4482 Patinated Brass Square Dish
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4482 patinated brass square dish. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass....
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Opaline Ribbed Murano Glass Bowl, Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Opaline Ribbed Murano Glass Bowl, Archimede Seguso (assumed) BeFirstBoldy com Archimede Seguso is suspected as the creator/designer though we aren't certain. This large bowl is in n...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Natural Malachite Stone Round Bowl / Vide-Poche with Metal Rim, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round 1950s natural semi precious malachite stone bowl or Vide Poche with silvered metal rim. It can be used as vide-poche, candy bowl or jewelry bowl. Beautiful emerald green and cl...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Malachite, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Wood Bowl, Sweden 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A very stylish mid-century modern teak wood bowl. Solid teak wood from Thailand. Designed and manufactured in Sweden. Whether displayed as a standalone art piece or used practically...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Teak

Barovier Toso Murano Red Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Form Bowls
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Price per item (3 different colors available). Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower form bowls. Documented to designer Erco...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Alfredo Barbini Murano Pink Sommerso Ribbed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful large Murano hand blown pink Sommerso art glass ribbed centerpiece bowl with wavy edge. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini. Italy, 1950s-1960s. This elegant centerpiece can be used for decorative purposes or for daily use as fruit bowl adding a luxury accent to any kitchen or table. Great gift idea. Mint condition. Overall Measures: 32 cm W x 26 cm D x 17,5 cm H Barbini Pink...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Ice Crystal Bowl by Per Lütken for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Budded crystal bowl designed by Per Lütken in the 1970s and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen in 1991. The bowl is heavy and weighs in around 1.5 kg. Stylistically the design borderli...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Danish Modern Marianne Starck for Ma&S Large Wall Decor Women in a Row, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare mid-century Danish wall decor designed by Marianne Starck for the famous Danish ceramic workshop Michael Andersen & Søn (MA&S) on the island of ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Max Ingrand Nile Green Crystal Bowl or Vanity Tray by Fontana Arte, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous bowl or vanity tray in a wonderful Nile green beveled crystal, designed by Max Ingrand and produced by Fontana Arte in Italy during the 1950s. This fantastic piece is fabul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Murano Bright Yellow Gold Flecks Vintage Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass heart shaped bowl / vide poche. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The bowl I made with a golden sunflower...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Enameled Copper Bowl by Paolo De Poli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare, mid-century enamel on copper decorative bowl, dish or vide poche by renowned Italian artist Paolo De Poli. Features a vibrant modernist abstract design with circular indenta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Copper, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Wood Fruits and Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 10 hand carved wooden fruits with bowl. High level of craftsmanship, executed in a handful of different hardwoods.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Hardwood

Octagonal Lucite Tray Bowl Straw Brass Italian 1970 Gabriella Crespi Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Octagonal lucite tray in straw bowl brass Italian design 1970 Gabriella Crespi style.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Murano Glass Sculptural Leaf Bowl with Bullicante
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Sculptural Leaf Bowl with Bullicante - medium to light mauve/violet color. (looks a darker on dark backgrounds) UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Patinated Bronze Low Bowl, Sweden, 1960s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous Patinated bronze low bowl. Great color and form being mostly mid century modern/ minimalist with a slight art deco detail. Very good original condition.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Murano Red Heart Veins Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Leaf Shaped Dish Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown deep ruby red and gold flecks Italian art glass leaf shape bowl. The piece has a unique design, looking like a bleeding heart, or veins on a leaf....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Petite Murano Art Glass Bowl or Catchall by Barovier Toso, 1950s, Venice, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass ashtray, bowl or catchall. Attributed to Barovier Toso, a Murano glass company. Made of hand blown green glass, with a clear glass layer...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Superb Petit Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Mosaic Posy Potpourri Vase
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Petit diamond motif Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed mosaic posy potpourri vase Wonderful patterns and colouring from Gerbino Circa 1960's Signed Gerbino to base ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

1950s Silver Mercury Glass Bowl Style Luis Barragan Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Hand-blown small silver Mercury Glass Bowl Made in Mexico In the Style of Luis Barragan. 4.5 h x 8 diameter Preowned vintage condition Plenty of wear faded areas. Original with...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Mercury Glass

Alabaja – Modernist Coral Bowl in White Onyx
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Handcrafted in Mexico from Natural Onyx What makes Alabaja truly special is not only its sculptural presence, but the story it carries within its stone. Each bowl is entirely handcr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Onyx

Carrara Italian Marble Bowl Catchall, 1950’s
Located in Springfield, OR
A beautiful Italian marble bowl circa 1950’s. Made exclusively for I. Magnin which was a high end retailer similar to Nordstrom’s today. Measures 15” diameter and 4” high
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Carrara Marble

David Leach Studio Pottery Celadon Tea Bowl with Japanese Box, England, 1980s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl / tea bowl with amazing celadon glaze. Made by renowned potter David Leach at Lowerdown, England, 1980s. The bowl stands on a narrow foot and is decorate...
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1980s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

14 Inches Mid-Century Modern Round Tan Carrara Marble Bowl Centerpiece Italy
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Mid-Century Modern handmade 14 inches veined tan, beige Carrara marble bowl, plate, centerpiece made in Italy. This Bowl is amazingly crafted, very heavy and decorative ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Carrara Marble, Soapstone

Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso 'A Grosse Costolature' Bowl 1942
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso 'A Grosse Costolature' Bowl 1942 A large shell shaped 'A Grosse Costolature' bowl in heavy iridescent Murano glass. Designed by Ercole Barovier an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Beautiful Pink and Clear Murano Glass Bowl Catchall Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped bowl, catchall or centrepiece, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1970s. Colors are...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Iridescent Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray Dish
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso iridescent pink Italian art glass folded over rim bowl / ashtray. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

DeSimone Hand Painted 'Sunny Sunflower' Italian Small Ceramic Dish 1960's
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
DeSimone of Italy, 'Sunny Sunflower' is typical of DeSimone's colourful and playful art. Hand painted yellow sunflower motif to centre with a bright blue rim This small bowl is weig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Air Bubbles Art Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim. Manufactured By Archimede Seguso and Seguso Factory, Italy, 1950s. Iridiscent pink gl...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Lucie Rie & Hans Coper Studio Pottery Mustard Glazed Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning vintage British studio pottery bowl by Lucie Rie and Hans Coper, finely thrown the outer body decorated in oatmeal glaze with a dark ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Monumental Vetro Soffiato Bowl by Vittorio Zecchin for M.V.M Cappelin & C.
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Monumental Vetro Soffiato Bowl by Vittorio Zecchin for M.V.M Cappelin & C. A very large 'Vetro Soffiato' (mouthblown) art glass bowl designed by Vittorio Zecchin for M.V.M Cappelin ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Vintage Patinated Bronze Low Bowl, Sweden, 1960s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous Patinated bronze low bowl. Great color and form being mostly mid century modern/ minimalist with a slight art deco detail. Very good original condition.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Fratelli Fanciullacci Red White Organic Decorative Bowl, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Italian modernist soft shaped triangular decorative bowl / wall plate by Fratelli Fancuillacci, late 1950s-early 1960s. Three stylized deer on ea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Brutalist Art Pottery Bowl by Gorka Livia, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique art pottery dish or plaque executed by the Hungarian ceramist Gorka Livia during the 1950s. It has a deliberately crooked - asymmetrical form and ha...
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1950s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

New Rina Menardi Big Barchetta Bowl in Pale Bronze Glaze
Located in Troy, MI
New studio pottery bowl from Rina Menardi. The Barchetta bowl is a shallow, elongated center bowl with an irregular rim. Thin walled, sculptural shape glazed in bronze which is a mat...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Bowl or Wall Plate from Søholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Bowl or Wall Plate from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Ma...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Lumax Molded Glass Desk Accessory Ashtray Catchall, Design by Le Corbusier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This industrial thick-molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, ashtray, or catchall, was manufactured by Lumax, France, in the 1950s. Original design by Le Corbusier. This lovely v...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Brutalist Stainless Steel Bowl by Olav Joa Joff. Polaris, Norway 1972. Steel Art
Located in Malmö, SE
A brutalist stainless steel bowl with amazing relief decor. Made by Olav Joa Joff for Polaris Fabrikker, Sandnes, Norway. The series 'Steel Art' was in production 1972-1974. Great...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stainless Steel

Petite Mid-Century Blue Lava Glazed Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite mid-century blue lava glazed bowl, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4.5"D x 2.5"H. ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Large Murano Glass "Yellow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Lee McCarty Marigold Mississippi Studio Ceramic Bowl
By Lee McCarty
Located in San Diego, CA
Glazed ceramic bowl by Lee McCarty, of Marigold Mississippi. It retains an original business card that was taped to the bottom decades ago. It appears to be signed under the card, a rare ephemera artifact in itself. Beautiful glaze decoration on a subtle squared off bowl form. Lee McCarty (1923-2015) grew up in Merigold, Mississippi. After serving in WWII and graduating from university, he and his wife Pup returned to Merigold in 1954 where they co-founded McCartys Pottery...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Clay

Mid-Century Modernist Translucent Hand-Blown Murano & 24K Gold Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This warm and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Dish originates from Italy, Circa 1950. Featuring an expansive organic profile reminiscent of a flower in bloom, t...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold

Huge Da Ros for Cenedese Vintage Mid-Century Italian Blue Murano Glass Bowl Dish
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large, heavy and oversized vintage midcentury modern Italian Murano glass bowl or serving dish, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso techn...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Blue Pulveri Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Shell Trinket Bowl Dish
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue pigments and gold flecks Italian art glass seashell dish, bowl or sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Created in the "...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Sculptural and Curvilinear Midcentury Translucent Glass Bowl by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sculptural translucent glass bowl was produced by Daum, one of the most illustrious glass makers of the period in Nancy, France, circa 1950. Daum was awarded a Grand...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Cofrac France Midcentury Free Form Art Glass Crystal Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous art glass centerpiece with great details. This beautiful handcrafted item has a fluid, freeform shape. Heavy gold, ridge and swirl design, clear. Cofrac Art Verrier France...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl w/Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl with Generous Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini UPDATE: visit BeFirstBoldy com (likely. Seguso is another possi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Carl Auböck Model #3844 Brass Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3844 brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass. Originally conceiv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Mid-Century Danish Thule Series Art Glass Bowl by Per Lütken, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Thule Series Art Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 have official proof of authenticity such as vintage...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stylish bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik in Germany. Dates from 1961. Decor is called ‘Bristol’. A zig zag stained glass design with panels of different colors on afremt blue bubble...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 A blue and green a fasce a spirale bowl from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Italian Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink Italian art glass ribbed surface decorative bowl / ashtray. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. Published in hi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Pepe Mendoza Pineapple Codex Ashtray Bowl Azurite Malachite Mexican Modernism
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage ashtray or catchall designed by Pepe Mendoza. Although Pepe Mendoza are rare and hardly come to the market, there are few pieces that are very uniqu...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Malachite, Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4317 Brass Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4317 brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass. Originally conceived as a fountain pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Vintage Murano Glass Bowl / Vide-Poche with Copper Aventurine
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl / Vide-Poche with Copper Aventurine. UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year. Good vintage condition. We found n...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Copper

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: xl Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purp...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Sommerso Amber & Clear Murano Art Glass Bowl or Cigar Astray 1970s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Magnificent midcentury Murano Art Glass with astonishing color shades going from amber into clear and light green. This piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s or older. This wo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

David Auld Asymmetrical Carved Wood Bowl, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural Organic Modern carved wooden bowl features asymmetrical shape with soft, flowing outline; minimal design of the bowl accentuates the beautiful natural grain of the wood a...
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Mid-20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Wood, Teak

Mid-century Modern decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century 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, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, murano glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern decorative bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Barovier&Toso, and Flavio Poli. 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 $34 and tops out at $46,574 while the average work can sell for $646.

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