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.
14
2,975
to
596
1,481
1,418
2,975
2,975
2,975
2,975
777
521
332
218
69
59
48
32
27
9
8
8
5
4
2
1
4
5
2,975
72
15
2,125
569
2
3
3
19
40
440
687
265
73
14
Height
to
Width
to
1,467
874
778
724
556
2,358
1,426
407
358
354
63
57
55
51
51
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 20th Century
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art 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
(Barbini made similar)
Measures about 5.5 x 2.5 inches.
No chips or cracks. Good vintage condition.
Measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Mid Century Modern Japanese Footed Bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mid Century Modern Japanese Footed Bowl with patinated brass.
Technical Details:
Dimensions: 5"H x 6.75"Dia
Period: 1893-1965
Condition: G...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1960s Monacan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d´Arte Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Italy, 1950s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Exquisite Murano sommerso glass bowl by Venetian artist Flavio Poli. Created for Seguso Vetri d´Arte, this is a spectacular piece indeed, featuring an organicists design line and a b...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sommerso
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Carstens Tönnieshof West German Midcentury Abstract Trailed Design Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish midcentury West German Ceramic bowl applied with an abstract trailed design on a matted grey glazed ground by Carstens, Tönnieshof. The b...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Auböck Horn Bowl, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Horn Bowl, Austria 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Horn
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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 ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass
Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl / Vide Poche with Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini (
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl / Vide Poche with Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini (likely)
Very much like Barbini's work; there are one or two other maestros of that era who made similar ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-century Coquille glass bowl made by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden.
By Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
This is an amazing hand-blown vintage Coquille glass art bowl, which can also function as a little plate, made and signed by the talented Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden. The piece...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Carved Teak Hors d’Oeuvres Tray in the style of Laur Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century organically carved teak hors d’oeuvres tray with six small compartments in the style Laur Jensen for Odense. A beautiful hand carved bowl that can be used as a serving tr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art 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...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
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 ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala by Soinne et Kni Leaf Tray
Located in Ferndale, MI
Iconic and rare Tapio Wirkkala rythmic aeroplan / plywood range leaf tray awarded as most beautiful object of the world at the triennale IX in 1951 and received the gold medal. Produ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Cenedese Italian Rectangular Black and Clear Murano Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese (new old stock) thick and heavy vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano small rectangular glass bowl, dish or astray made circa 1965-1975. Large and hea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Decorative Italian Round Brass and Glass Tray 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Decorative Italian Round Brass and Glass Tray from the 1980s is a stunning fusion of materials and design. The round tray features a sophisticated combination of brass and glass, creating an exquisite visual contrast. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the brass accents add an ornate touch to the piece, while the glass surface provides an elegant backdrop. This tray captures the essence of Italian design from the 1980s, offering a functional yet decorative item that's perfect for displaying cherished items or serving in style. With its timeless appeal, this tray adds a touch of vintage Italian charm...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
White Venini Handkerchief Bowl, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini Murano
By Venini
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handkerchief ''zanfirico'' bowl/vase attributed to Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Murano. This fazzoletto bowl features zanfirico glass with lattimo white netted vertical cane and whit...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Extra Large Faceted Lucite Bowl, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful faceted Lucite bowl, large and imposing, carved of one 12" Lucite piece, the piece shows beautifully specially when looked under a light or when the natural sunlight goes t...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Lucite
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 ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Maiolica
Lee McCarty Marigold Mississippi Studio Ceramic Vases
By Lee McCarty
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of glazed ceramic vases by Lee McCarty, of Marigold Mississippi. Signed. Beautiful glaze decoration on a subtle squared off vase 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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Barbini Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Midcentury Bowl Dish
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange over white, and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl / ashtray. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. Published design. The color is a rich "persimmon" orange as described in the Barbini catalog. The bowl has 3 indents on the rim. It is also profusely covered in gold leaf on the orange part and white. Would make a great display piece on any desk, dresser or coffee table. Use it as a catchall, candy dish, or personal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Green Iridescent Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso iridescent blue green Italian art glass folded over rim bowl / ashtray. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Amber Murano Glass Catch-all Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage amber yellow and gold Murano glass decorative bowl, vide-poche or cigar ashtray. Venetian hand blown glass with controlled bubble design (bullicante), discreet gold aventurin...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Pink Glass Bowl, 1970s
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Beautiful vintage bowl in light pink color. Very good120 condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Hand Turned Afrormosia Wooden Pot 1950s Signed
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful, skilfully turned, hand produced wooden pot dating from the 1950s. Made from solid Afrormosia wood.
Dated to the underside in pencil 9 /10/56.
Lovely shaped 1950s pot
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Signed Mid-Century Murano Glass Giaue Bowl by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century modern Murano glass bowl.
By Venini.
Designed by Toni Zuccheri.
In the form of a thick glass bowl with complex copper inclusions on opaque orange ground.
Desig...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Pink and Blue "Sommerso" Murano Glass Bowl, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century decorative bowl in a stunning purple and blue Murano "Sommerso" glass. This wonderful piece was designed by the Toso brothers in Murano, Italy during the 1960s
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Huge Cenedese Italian Rhombus White and Clear Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese huge oversized large and heavy vintage midcentury modern Italian Murano glass rhombus shaped bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Large and hea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Bowl in Dark Burgundy Color, 1960s
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Beautiful bowl in dark burgundy color, very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper, Gold Leaf
Glass Vase, Chribska Sklarna, Czech Republic, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Glass vase in beautiful shades of pink and yellow
Produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s at the Chribska Glassworks
Very good condition, no damage
Dimensions: height 25 cm / widt...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Pewter fruit bowl designed by Edvin Ollers, Sweden. Mid-20th Century
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Knivsta, SE
Sophisticated pewter fruit bowl designed by Edvin Ollers (1888-1959) for Schreuder & Olsson, Sweden. Designed during the 1930s-40s. This fruit bowl is made in 1966=Q9
Wear consisten...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Modernist Italian Inlay Stone Eye Bronze Bowl Catch All Ring Dish
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Italian brass with stone inlay bronze bowl, catch all or ring dish. Finely crafted with a modernist eye motif. Stamped Made Italy, 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Clear Lucite Handkerchief Draped Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handkerchief bowl made of clear acrylic circa 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Acrylic
Aqua Green Murano "Bullicante" Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, Barovier 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning round bowl or ashtray made in a gorgeous aquamarine Murano glass using the "bullicante" technique. This unique piece is attributed to the mastery of Barovier & Toso and was ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1970s Unique Set of Glass by Jaroslav Tabara for Lednicke Rovne Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
A set of five unique art glass pieces designed by Jaroslav Tabary and produced by Lednicke Roven glassworks in the 1970s in the former Czechoslovakia. Very rare to find a complete se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage SCAVO Glass Bowl / Ashtray / Dish / Vide Poche
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage SCAVO Glass Bowl / Ashtray / Dish / Vide Poche
Measures: approximately 6.5 x 6 x 2.5 inches.
Color: Subdued pink tones with white and a few b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Yellow Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in yellow attributed to Ermanno Nason for Cenedese of Murano, Italy. Yellow is one of the most difficult colours to produce an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Lead Crystal Bowls
Decorative Bowl Ceramic On Foot
Clam Basket
Round Marble Bowl
Bronze Compote
Vintage Dough
Wood Fruit Tray
Garden Basket Chinese
French Terracotta Bowls
Fanner Basket
Mexican Bowl Wood
Organic Wooden Bowl
Vintage Stacking Bowls
American Art Pottery Large Bowl
Kitchen Vintage Wall Decor
Retro Apple Basket
Del Campo Enamel
Retro Speckled Bowls