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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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
Seguso Murano Purple Blue Pink Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl with Gold Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind hand blown Murano shell bowl centerpiece in shades from pink to blue. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1960s.
This beautiful shell bowl has pink, purple and blue glass case...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Gold Leaf
Large Ceramic Studio Pottery Glazed Bowl Planter Centerpiece
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful glaze color on this magnificent large low planter bowl , circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or cracks , unsigned well done piece heavy and perfect shape.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Vienna Straw Wicker and Lucite Vide-Poche Bowl, Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century vide-poche made in curved clear lucite and Vienna straw. This lovely piece was made in Italy during the 1970s following the style of Christian Dior.
This ch...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wicker, Straw, Lucite
Ceramic Lava Glaze Planter by Lapid Israel
By Lapid
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Ceramic lava glaze planter, vase or bowl by Lapid Pottery, Israel 1960s.
Category
1960s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Relievi Aurati Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear and gold flecks raised texture Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company, circa 1940. C...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modernist Fish Motif Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely achieved Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl in Viridian with Fish Motif is rendered by the esteemed glass artist Alfredo Barbini and originates from ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Gunnar Nylund "ASH" Blue & Ochre 3 Wave Small Bowl Signed Rorstrand Sweden 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund "ASH" blue & ochre 3 wave small bowl signed Rorstrand Sweden 1950s.
Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in shades of blue ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Stoneware
1950 / African tree trunk bowl / Mid-century / vintage / design
Located in Meulebeke, BE
1950 / African tree trunk bowl / Mid-century / vintage / design
This eye-catching large African oak bowl was crafted around 1950. Hand carved from a solid tree trunk, this bowl is o...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Oak
Midcentury copper and Barovier glass bowls designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of copper bowls by Gabriella Crespi
Rare pair of copper and brushed steel bowls with Barovier glass and their tray designed by Gabriella Crespi.
Recorded by Archivio Gabriella ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Midcentury tankard designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Tankard by Gabriella Crespi
Leather and steel tankard designed by Gabriella Crespi.
Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan.
Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Steel
Antique Ceramic Hand Painted Bowl Imported From Holland. Circ 1903
Located in Seattle, WA
Traditional design atop this unique ceramic piece. Makers mark on the bottom, stating that was made in Holland. Circa 1903. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimens...
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Early 1900s Antique Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
French Vallauris Ceramic Fat Lava Round Ashtray / Bowl, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Vallauris Bowl or Ashtray, Glazed Ceramic
Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in amber, white and brown colors. Manufactured by Vallaur...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
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
Midcentury Modern Pair of Ceramic Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of two bowls contains the largest model of the AXK bowl and a ARO bowl, both manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund.
The ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
Roger Capron for Vallauris. Modernist ceramic bowl with a bamboo handle.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Roger Capron (1922-2006), French ceramist for Vallauris.
Modernist ceramic bowl with a bamboo handle.
Abstract design. Hand-painted.
Approximately from the 1960s.
Signed.
In excellen...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vitange "Diamond" Ashtray In Glass, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage ashtray produced in Czechoslovakia in 1950s. Made of pure transparent glass into a diamond shape design. Beautiful item that can be used as a key bowl. Looks stunni...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Stoneware Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A heavy and well executed bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Features dramatic colors in earth tones.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Features an interesting green and black glaze with some areas having brown and gold tones present. Beautifully executed p...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
American Mid-Century Modern Rare Amoeba Blenko Glass Bowl
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare color amoeba shape textured glass bowl dish , by Blenko circa 1960's excellent condition no chips or cracks.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Beautiful Pink & Multi Color 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 centre piece, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1980s. Colors ar...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Italian 1970’s large unfilled travertine bowl by Ducci
Located in London, GB
Large unfilled travertine bowl by Ducci. Italian c.1970’s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Beautiful Murano Glass Bowl Catchall or Cigar Ashtray 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 centre piece, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1980s. Colors ar...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Val St. Lambert Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Val St. Lambert Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl Signed
Offered for sale is an elegant Val Saint Lambert art glass centerpiece bowl dating from the mid-late 20th century. The s...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Studio Pottery Planter Bowl
Located in Vallejo, CA
A beautiful mid century studio pottery planter bowl. Speckled gray base glaze with a hand painted design in blue that wraps around th...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Mid-century Organic Shell Shaped Small Bowls Plates, Set of 3
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 3 small shell shaped plates or bowls is hand decorated in crackled glaze in shades of blue and beige with asymmetric, earthy brown accent. Textured surfaces of the bowls are e...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large Murano Glass Bowl from Archemide Seguso for Seguso 1960´s
Located in Berlin, DE
This handmade bowl crafted from mouth-blown Murano glass, created using the traditional Sommerso technique ( a method that layers multiple colors of glass within a single object ), i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Signed Bowl, Green Glass with Iridescence, Serenella 18 Green
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Massif rigadin technique, green with deep iridescence. Hand opened. Typical Archimede Seguso Serenella 18 green. Hard to find, part of a beautiful collection listed in his quaderni.
...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Italian Blue 'Sommerso' Murano Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attributed
By Maurizio Albarelli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage textured Italian glass bowl or dish attributed to Maurizio Arabella for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa late 1970s / 1980s. Elegant in form and showing extraor...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Kerina, Monaco, Majolica Wall Platter Vallauris, 1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Majolica wall platter by Kerina, Monaco, ca.1960. Measure: diameter: 13.2" (33.6cm), depth: 1.8"(4.5cm). Signed "Kérina Monaco" on the back. Few slight traces of age. Very good condi...
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1960s Monacan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Form Bowl Dish
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower form bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company. The bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Barbini Sommerso Baby Blue White Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching baby blue and white handblown Murano Italian art glass bowl or ashtray with folded rim. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini.
This asymmetric and biomorphic bowl has ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Spots Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Form Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass flower form bowl or ashtray. Documented to the Barovier e Toso company. The bowl is decorated with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Three Italian Rattan and Brass Basket Bowls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern rattan bowls with brass rims. Italy, 1970s
Three rattan bowls in different sizes and shapes: a tall one in round shape, an oval platter bowl and a th...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Fratelli Toso
Measures about 7 x 6 x 2.5 (at highest) inches.
No chips or cracks. Good vintage condition. A bit more cleaning in the folds would be nice....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Shell Curl Bowl w/Aventurine, Fratelli Toso suspected
By Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Shell Curl Bowl w/Aventurine, Fratelli Toso suspected
Possibly by Fratelli Toso as he made very similar works.
Measures about 5.5 x 2.5 inches.
No chips or crac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Art Pottery Studio Handmade Dish by Tieberghien, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Art Pottery Studio Handmade Abstract Illustrated Dish Bowl by Oswald Tieberghien. Made in Belgium, 1960's. One of the famous Belgian midcentury modern ceramists fr...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Art Ceramics Studio Handmade Bowl by Jan Nolf for Perignem Studios, 1960's
By Perignem
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Brutalist in style Art Ceramics Studio Bowl by Jan Nolf for Perignem Studios. Made in Belgium, 1960's. Round selenium red and black glazed bowl with abstrac...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large Midcentury French Mosaic Ceramic Bowl Gerbino Vallauris
By Atelier Gerbino
Located in Austin, TX
Large midcentury French Mosaic Ceramic Bowl Gerbino Vallauris.
Diameter / 12 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Brazilian Modern Faux Malachite Resin Tray or Catchall, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century faux malachite resin base with removable silver tray insert from Brazil, 1960s. Good to use as an ashtray or catch all.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Vintage Art Pottery Studio Handmade Vide Poche Bowl by Jeurissen, 1972
By Perignem
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Art Pottery Studio Ceramic Vide Poche Bowl by Jeurissen. Made in Belgium, 1972. Signed and dated on the bottom by the artist. Hand made in the manner of the...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Mid-Century Gustavsberg Feather Pattern Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Stig Lindberg (Swedish, 1916-82) was one of the greatest Scandinavian designers of the Twentieth Century. He was prolific in ceramics designing everything from tableware ranges to u...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-century bowl made by Paul Kedelv Flygsfors for Flyg
By Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
This is an amazing hand-blown vintage glass art object, which can function as a little bowl made and signed by the talented Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden. The piece is leaf or dr...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Red Yellow Faceted Triangular Glass Ashtray / Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sommerso faceted Murano glass triangular ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s.
Red and yellow glass cased into clear glass.
It can be used also as small rings or jewelry ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Holmegaard Per Lütken "Selandia" Smokey Glass Bowl Signed Dated 1961
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A lovely free formed smokey gray art glass bowl signed by Per Lütken made for Holmegaard in 1961. A great decorative item in fantastic condition for its age with only a few signs of ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Rubus ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small ceramic bowl from the Rubus collection by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Decorative flame like design in brown, black and beige colors with designers signature underneath...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Mid-Century Bowl with Fish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Nils Thorsson (Danish, 1898-1975) was a renowned Danish ceramicist and was the leading ceramicist at Royal Copenhagen/Aluminia for around 60 years. Born in Sweden he moved to study i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Glass Folded Bowl / Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Funny hand blown Murano pink and opalescent white glass triangle bowl with folded rim. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s.
Pink glass over opaline white glass in the Alaba...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Art Ceramic Studio Large Etruscan Horses Bowl by Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Art Ceramic Studio Stoneware Etruscan Horses Bowl or wall plate by Fratelli Fanciullacci. Made in Italy, 1960's period. Signed Italy 63/74 on the bottom. Beautiful...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Dino Martens Murano Optic Swirl Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and gorgeous, vintage Murano handblown white, yellow, aqua, blue, purple and aventurine ribbons Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aurel...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large California Cloisonné Enamel on Copper Charger / Tray by Landau Goldsmith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive and large California Cloisonné enamel on copper charger made by Landau Goldsmith of Los Angeles with floral / petal motif throughout. A...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Bullicante Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing folded rim hand blown Murano glass ashtray / bowl with gold flecks and controlled air bubbles. Attributed to Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1950s.
Pink and grey glass spots and clea...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper, Gold Leaf
Large Handwrought Mid Century Modern Copper Footed Boomerang Catchall
Located in Garnerville, NY
Beautiful hand hammered copper boomerang shaped catchall. Die stamped monogram on the underside, MM, Handwrought. Standing on three wood capped feet. Purchased from a beautiful water...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
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.
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
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl/Vide Poche with Gold Polveri
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl/Vide Poche with Gold Polveri
Very much like Barbini's work but could also be by AVeM or other Murano artist.
Measures about 6 x 2 inches.
No chip...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large bowl, Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful, large bowl designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, for which he was art director, in the early 1950s. It is molded with refractory earth in shades of brown with a rather rare ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Maiolica
Artisanal Solid White Marble Bowl, Small, In Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handcut Blanco Bego white marble from Morelos, Mexico.
Measures: 8" diameter x 4" height
Handmade by artisans in Mexico.
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Flavio Poli Murano Yellow Faceted Glass Ashtray
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful faceted Murano glass ashtray in yellow color attributed to Flavio Poli, circa 1950s.
The color changes depending on the light. Neon yellow under white ligth and more orang...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass
Unique Lidded Ceramic Boxes by Guido Gambone. Florence, Italy, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Two beautiful and unique lidded boxes with amazing lava-like glaze.
Made by Guido Gambone in Florence, Italy, 1950s.
The box with brown and yellow glaze is in excellent condition. B...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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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