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 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
Mid-Century Swedish Studio Pottery Bowl from Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Studio Pottery Bowl from Gustavsberg, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass, Tutti Frutti/Aventurine Bowl Dino Martens Fratelli Toso attributed
Located in Glasgow, GB
A mid-20th century Murano glass bowl, or trinket dish, crafted in Italy during the late 1950s on the famed island of Murano.
This wonderful glass bowl is attributed to Dino Martens...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver, Copper
Mid Century Lidded Ceramic Bowl
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage lidded ceramic bowl. Circa 1970's. Beautiful glazing in a neutral tone.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$80 Sale Price
54% Off
Alvar Aalto Glass Bowl Savoy, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Finland.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Hugo Alv...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
$2,060 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of 3 purple Royal Copenhagen glass bowls Provence by Per Lütken Denmark
Located in Krefeld, DE
Set of 3 hand-blown light purple glass bowls designed by Per Lütken and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark.
Size: diameter 28cm & height 15cm / d.18cm & h.10cm / d.14cm & h...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Midcentury Leather Italian Decorative Waste Paper Basket, Nova Tecno 1980s
By Gucci
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Italian decorative waste basket or trash can fully made in thick curved brown full grain leather enriched with hand-knotted leather. This incredibly charming piece is in fa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Leather
Rare Decorative Catch It All Pocket Change Bowl by Piero Fornasetti
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare collectible catch it all low bowl by Piero Fornasetti circa 1950's , small chip on the back as shown top corner sold as/is
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Green Yellow Sommerso Diamond Faceted Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso faceted Murano glass bowl or ashtray in green and yellow double cased glass in clear class. Faceted diamond shape and vibrant colors. Attributed to Flavio Poli ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Midcentury Modern Unique Large Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large unique bowl has a wonderful glaze. It’s made in Sweden at Rörstrand and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is only one of its kind and is therefore a spectacular piece...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Michael Andersen, Bornholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Michael Andersen, Bornholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional informat...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Seguso Murano Pink Purple Sommerso Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching hand blown Murano Art glass bowl in shades of purple pink and blue. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1960s.
This beautiful bowl has purple blue glass cased into clear glass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$1,010 Sale Price
20% Off
Pink Murano Floral Vase with Footed Base by Fratelli Toso, c. 1950's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern large footed bowl or vase in pink fuchsia Murano glass. hand blown using Sommerso technique whereby the pink glass is submerged wi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Fritz Dahl, Bowl, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-colored glass bowl designed by Fritz Dahl and produced by Hovmantorp Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 1.9"H x 7.0"W x 7.2"D
All items ship from High...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Baccarat Large Crystal Center Bowl Centerpiece, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large Molded Crystal Centerpiece by Baccarat, France, 1950s. This stunning molded crystal centerpiece by Baccarat, produced in the 1950s, exemplifies the luxury and craftsmanship the...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Murano Sommerso Green/Brown/Yellow Bowl by Mandruzzato, 1970
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gorgeous Murano Sommerso glass bowl, in absolutely excellent condition: no scratches, no loss: impeccable. The brilliant colors of green and amber of this faceted flat cut polished glass Murano geode bowl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Elegant La Meridiana Murano Glass Bowl on Silver Base with 4 Relaxing Woman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of gorgeous rare Italian art glass bowl on a silver plated pedestal with the image of four woman.
The bowl itself is made from blue, opalescent glass with a twist to it. The p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
$2,597 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Signed Large Glazed Ceramic Seashell Bowl Centerpiece in White and Sand Color
Located in Miami, FL
Signed large Coastal glazed ceramic seashell bowl centerpiece in white and sand color.
Artist marked the piece at the base.
Great addition for Your Na...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$455 Sale Price
30% Off
Heart Form Glass Trinket Box signed Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Heart-shaped Trinket Container is designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., originating from the United States during the latter half of the 20th Century. Formed in glass, thi...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Alvar Aalto Glass Bowl Savoy, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Finland.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use in the structure some broken little piece o...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
$2,074 Sale Price
25% Off
Giampaolo Ghisetti 1970s Vintage Round Aquamarine Blue Murano Glass Ribbed Bowl
By Giampaolo Ghisetti
Located in New York, NY
A signed Mid-Century Modern sensual curved centerpiece of great effect, blown in transparent crystal turquoise blue Murano glass, the ridges of the organic modern shape playing with the light create diverse intensities in color. High quality of craftmanship with a stylized rim on the opening and excellent condition.
Giampaolo Ghisetti...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Glass Blue Four Leaf Clover Sommerso Bowl, Glows in UV
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Heavy, sculptural Murano glass bowl was made of blue glass with controlled bubbles effect encased inside the clear glass layer in sommerso technique. It has a shape of four-leaf clo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Murano Art Glass Dark Orange Amber Red Clear Blown Glass Catchall Bowl Italy 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Murano art glass bowl in dark orange, red, amber and transparent blown glass catchall, made in Italy.
Heavy glass bowl with outstanding details. Looks great on an ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$486 Sale Price
30% Off
Beautiful Lime Green and Clear Murano Glass Bowl Catchall Vintage, Italy, 1970s
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
$224 Sale Price
20% Off
Vallauris Unglazed Fat Lava Ceramic Flower Shaped Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Mid-Century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in unglazed fat lava ceramic.
Beautiful fat lava ceramic flower shaped bowl in white and brown ceramic with turquoise green, orange and ye...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-Century Modernist Patinated Brass Conical Dish Signed Carl Aubock
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and minimal Mid-Century Modernist patinated Brass Conical Dish was made by the esteemed artist Carl Aubock and originates from Austria, Circa 1950. Features a subtle co...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Jewel-Tones Murano Glass Sommerso Dish/Bowl w/Gold Polveri, Seguso/Barbini
By Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Jewel-Tones Murano Glass Sommerso Dish/Bowl w/Gold Polveri, Seguso/Barbini suspected.
UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year.
This gorgeous piece measures about 7.5 x 7 x 1.75 inches.
We feel it is likely a Seguso or Barbini piece. The colors and shape are stunning.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOWS; PLEASE READ THE BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY.
ABOUT OUR LISTINGS:
-Most vintage Murano glass is unsigned and unlabeled (see more about this topic below, under the "about vintage Murano glass" section). We identify items as best we can based on our research and experience, but without signature, identifying label, or other documentation, it is ultimately not possible to guarantee an item is from Murano or is by a specific Murano glass maestro. By purchasing from our shop, you are agreeing to accept this fact. If you are uncomfortable with this policy, we ask that you purchase only items that have their original label, artist signature, or other documentation.
-Measurements are approximate and generally represent the approximate widest/longest/highest areas of each item.
-Please be aware that the color on your monitor and/or in your environment may look somewhat different than in ours and that glass colors often look deeper on dark backgrounds than they do on light backgrounds.
-Please keep in mind that vintage glass usually will show evidence of previous ownership, such as scuffing, scratching, and/or other wear such as dulling or mars on base, etc.. Buyers of vintage glass are presumed to understand and accept such hints of previous ownership. We cannot realistically guarantee perfection since vintage glass has typically been used at some point in the past. We do however inspect for and describe flaws found.
ABOUT VINTAGE MURANO GLASS:
-"Murano" is not a brand. It is the name of the Italian island where the most celebrated master glassblowers create(d) their works.
-Vintage Murano glass items may be heavy or light, thick or thin, substantial or petite, etc. Thickness and thinness of glass will tend to vary on some items, especially sculptural items.
-Sometimes, small inclusions may be found in or on Murano glass, such as ash or tiny bubbles from the blowing process or tiny raised or pitted areas. These are not considered "damage" but naturally occurring. Nevertheless we point them out if found.
-While on occasion a vintage Murano glass item will bear the signature of its creator or have an original label affixed, this is relatively rare; most vintage Murano glass available to the general public is unsigned / unlabeled, especially in the more affordable price ranges.
-The bases of Murano glass items are often polished, but not always; the glassblower may have decided not to grind a pontil mark down or highly polish a base if there seemed a risk that doing so could cause damage to the item.
-A pontil mark on a Murano glass piece may be visible or not, and may be smooth, rough, raised, indented, or some combination of these. Some finer, more delicate Murano glass items may have a rough pontil mark that may also be either raised or indented, with the rest of the base not.
--However, an unpolished base that is also entirely, extremely foggy and rough (as if the entire bottom were grinded with very course sandpaper or metal) is generally considered indicative of a non-Murano work.
ABOUT THE TERMS WE USE:
"Suspected" means just that -- we suspect the item is by the named artist / from the named region due to its similarities to other items from that artist / region, and sometimes also by the lack of the item's characteristics appearing in other artists' works, but we are not certain.
"Assumed" or "likely" means we feel pretty confident it is by the named artist / from the named region but have not found sufficient documentation to confirm it, so while we believe it to be as stated, we are not absolutely certain.
"In the style of" means that based on characteristics, we believe it could be by the named artist / from the named region but we could not find sufficient enough evidence to feel comfortable declaring that definitively. In such cases the item could also be by another glassblower (from Murano or otherwise) who was inspired by the named artist.
It takes time and study to train the eye to recognize what is and is not Murano-made. While no one is perfect, we feel we're fairly good at it and will state, using terminology explained above for clarification, if we do not feel reasonably certain. However much knowledge may be accrued, no one dealer is likely to know absolutely everything. Since we do not offer returns, please message us with concerns or questions if you have any before purchasing an item. We'll be pleased to respond.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Bowl in Mouth-Blown Art Glass in Amber and Green-Yellow Shades, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano bowl in mouth-blown art glass in amber and green-yellow shades. Italian design, 1960s.
Measures: 25 x 6.5 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
“Revontulet” (Northern Lights) Glass Bowl – 1972 – Designed by Tauno Wirkkala
Located in Knivsta, SE
Humppila “Revontulet” (Northern Lights) Glass Bowl – 1972 – Designed by Tauno Wirkkala
Stunning vintage glass bowl from Humppila, Finland. The model Revontulet (Northern Lights) was...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Bowl Murano Glass Sommerso by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful midcentury Murano faceted art glass bowl or ashtray by Alessandro Mandruzzato.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The combination of blue and yellow 'Sommerso' cut-glass looks...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Lucie Rie Manganeze Rim Bowl 1980
By Lucie Rie
Located in Munich, DE
Bowl with manganese rim. Circa 1980. Porcelain. White, partially stone-grey and sand-colored grading and speckled glaze. The rim of the mouth inside and outside with a wide, bronze-c...
Category
1980s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Modern Ceramic Sugar Bowl with Harlequin, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small footed black ceramic bowl with white interior and a handprinted motif of a Harlequin. Anonymous maker/design. Stamped Italy and has a design number to the base.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$192 Sale Price
20% Off
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Triangular Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray, Purple & Yellow
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flavio Poli Seguso Faceted Decorative Bowl or Ashtray in Murano Glass
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Sommerso faceted Murano glass triang...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-Century Danish Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s, in Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: G...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Multi Faceted Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte multi faceted purple and soft blue Murano glass Sommerso bowl, Italy, 1960s.
This hand blown glass bowl is made of purple glass...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Seguso Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial vintage Italian Murano burgundy/plum/aubergine and transparent art glass bowl with a controlled bubble design, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
$500 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Wooden Bowl by Carl Auböck, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Wooden Bowl by Carl Auböck, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Wood
Style: Mid-Century Moder...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
1960's Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Large Teak Salad Bowl
Located in New York, NY
1960's Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard designed for Dansk large teak salad bowl, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Vistosi, Bowl, Glass, Italy, 1973
By Vistosi
Located in High Point, NC
A glass bowl produced by Vistosi, Italy, c. 1973.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.35"H x 12.0"W x 12.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Seguso Large Yellow Murano "Pelugoso" Glass Bowl or Decorative Vase, Italy 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant Murano hand-blown soft yellow glass bowl made using the "pelugoso" technique. This unique piece is attributed to the mastery of Seguso and was produced in Venice, Italy duri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Two Italian Rattan and Brass Baskets / Centerpieces / Bowls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern rattan bowls with brass rims. Italy, 1970s
Three rattan bowls in different sizes, one in conical shape.
Use them as decorative bowls or fruit bowls to...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
1970s Orrefors 'Fleur' Swedish Crystal Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in Raleigh, US
Orrefors Swedish ‘Fleur’ Heavy Crystal Bowl
This stunning Orrefors ‘Fleur’ crystal bowl, designed by Jan Johansson, exemplifies Swedish craftsmanship at its finest. With its refined form and intricate design, it brings an air of sophistication and elegance to any setting. The piece features a delicate yet bold floral-inspired pattern, meticulously crafted in heavy crystal. A vintage treasure, this bowl is both a functional item and a work of art, perfect for adding charm and style to your tabletop décor.
Key Features:
Brand: Orrefors
Collection: ‘Fleur’ Design by Jan Johansson
Dimensions: 6.75 inches (diameter) x 4.5 inches (height)
Design: Elegant floral motif, showcasing intricate detailing and a graceful curvature
Material: High-quality, heavy crystal
Signed: Authenticated with Orrefors signature, ensuring its authenticity
Era: Vintage, with timeless appeal and craftsmanship
Perfect for: Tabletop décor, centerpieces, or as a distinctive gift for any occasion
This beautiful Swedish crystal bowl...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Italian Ceramic Bowl Fratelli Fanciullacci for Bitossi, 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid-Century Modern textured Italian ceramic bowl made by Fratelli Fanciullacci in the 1960s for Bitossi. A glossy glaze over a heavily incised body. ITALY is written on the inside of...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Val Saint Lambert Green Sommerso Core Crystal Ashtray Dish Belgium c.1950
Located in London, GB
Val Saint Lambert green Sommerso core crystal ashtray dish Belgium c.1950.
Presented in excellent condition, free from chips or cracks.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Roselane Pottery of Pasadena Pink Salad Bowl with Incised Modernist Fish Design
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pink glazed Roselane pottery bowl with free form swirl and Fish Design in black . Exterior of bowl in matte black finish stamped Roselane on underside...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
$300 Sale Price
45% Off
Mid-Century Danish Studio Bowl from Søholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Cera...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Seguso Murano Sommerso Clear and Purple Twisted Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
An eye-catching hand blown Murano twisted vase in clear and purple glass. Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1960s.
This art glass vase has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
French Large Green Majolica Round Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Large Green Majolica Round Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950.
D / 11.4 inches.
H / 3 inches.
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large Danish Modernist Bowl in Silver Plate and Enamel by DGS, 1950s
By DGS
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This large conical silver plate bowl's interior is decorated with a deep ruby red enamel. The piece was manufactured and designed in Denmark during the late 1950s by DGS (Danish Silv...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Tessuto Bowl by Tyra Lundgren for Venini, Murano
A large tessuto glass bowl made of transparent glass decorated with fine red canes and an iridized surface. The bowl has a wav...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Saint Louis France Cristal Cut to Clear Blue Glass Centerpiece Bowl, c.1950s
By Saint Louis
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a large Saint Louis France Cristal glass centerpiece bowl, made in France circa the 1950s. Stunning faceted cut to clear blue crystal bowl. Signed on the base.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Ernst Henriksen Teak Bowl, circa 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful teak bowl, by Ernst Henriksen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Great patina and warm tone.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Michael Andersen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Michael Andersen, Bornholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional informat...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Centerpiece Rare Wood Fruit Bowl Mid 20th Century American Craftsman Design
By Emil Milan
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An iconic rare wood elongated bowl in African Teak (Bubinga) by Mid-Century master Emil Milan.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
$1,116 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Faceted "diamond" Sommerso Bowl Element Ashtray Murano Italy, 1970s
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Italian Alexandrite and Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large and heavy vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso techniq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Purple Sommerso Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray in purple color with a cased rim in pink/ blue glass. Design attributed to Archimede Seguso for Seguso Factory, Italy, 1960s.
A highly decorative geode round bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, jewelry bowl, vide-poche or ashtray.
An interesting piece placed with other Murano glass pieces or decorative objects on a mirror tray to use in a vanity table, powder room our courtesy bathroom. It can be used also it as hand soap bowl...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$836 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl, Green/ Clear Tones - Italy ca. 1960
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful, large modern Murano glass bowl out of the world renown workshops in Venetia/ Italy coming from the period around 1960/70. This amazing looking mid century Murano glass bow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Jean Linard Mid-20th Century Ceramic Coffee Cup Blue Color, circa 1970
By Jean Linard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Linard (1931-2010)
Blue stoneware ceramic coffee cup or bowl by Jean Linard
Realized circa 1970 in La Borne
Signed at the base
Original perfect condition
Measures...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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