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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Alka Kunst Bavaria Oval Ivory White Golden Decorative Porcelain Bowl, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cream white porcelain bowl with bronze golden art nouveau lines and shell shaped decorations. Oval form on round foot. Manufactured by Alka Kunst Bavaria...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
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, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
French Cork Oval Tray Bowl
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful oval shaped French cork bowl or tray. The cork is mid-century and works beautifully as a dining room table centerpiece or a coffee table item of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Cork
Green Murano Glass Bowl, Italy 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Murano glass bowl showcases the skill of Venetian glassmaking. Its deep green color draws attention, with the glass capturing and reflecting light naturally. The bowl's rounded ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Ross Manderson Freeform Bowl Organic Modern Dargaville NZ
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Ross Manderson Dargaville NZ
Freeform Bowl Organic Modern
Handcrafted wood signed by artist
3 h x 10.5 w x 9 d
Preowned vintage
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Category
Late 20th Century New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Crystal Vide-Poche Dish with Geometric Fluted Glass, France, 1970s
By Baccarat
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern crystal dish with geometric fluted glass. The hand blown dish features horizontal fluting in perfect symmetry resembling a wave formation or perhaps a budding flower. Reflects light like a prism, and is beautiful from every angle. Can be used as a decorative bowl, candy dish, or vide pouches.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Spike Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass ribbed with spike corners bowl / cigar ashtray. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Bert Marsh Hand Turned Cocobolo Bowl, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bert Marsh Hand Turned Cocobolo Bowl, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Cocobolo
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
Flavio Poli Purple, Blue and Pink Sommerso Murano Glass Italian Bowl, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Striking mid-century Murano glass bowl or ashtray in purple, blue and pink "sommerso" Murano glass. This striking piece was designed by Flavio Poli in Murano, Italy during the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Yellow Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Sculptural Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown yellow and gold flecks art glass sculptural bowl. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and publ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
20th Century Mackintosh Bowl Mod. Willow Reproduced by Sabattini
Located in Turin, Turin
The original design of this gorgeous Bowl is by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scottish architect, designer and painter. He was an exponent of the so-called Glasgow movement, at least th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Stone Decorative Bowl, Red Jasper, France 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Stone Decorative Bowl, Red Jasper, France 1970s.
Freeform red jasper bowl or trinket dish.
Its top surface is polished to a glossy finish, highlighting the stone’s rich red and ear...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Malachite, Quartz
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Orange Metal Canister Set
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Featuring four rounded canisters, each finished in an orange enamel with a brass-tone trim, this set is topped with a matching lid and a decorative finial. The canisters stack neatly...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Archimede Seguso "Merletto" Murano bowl, Aquamarine Green and White Filigree
Located in Milano, IT
The term "Murano glass" is used to address glass artifacts produced on the small island of Murano, just a mile away from Venice, Italy. This specific glass, whidely regarded as the f...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte green and yellow Murano glass Sommerso geode bowl, Italy, 1950s.
This geode square shaped hand blown glass bowl is made of gre...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
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
Midcentury Pleated Leather Italian Decorative Waste Basket, Nova Tecno 1950s
By Gucci
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly elegant Italian decorative waste basket or trash can fully made in sturdy pleated leather. This charming piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s by Nova Tecno, clear...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Leather
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
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1960's Hammered Copper Mexican Decorative Bowl
Located in New York, NY
1960's modern hand hammered copper bowl from Mexico, well made and heavy signed by the artist, in vintage condition lightly hand polished with some wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
Swedish Large Ceramic Low Bowl Attributed to Harald Östergren for Upsala Ekeby
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large decorative bowl attributed to Harald Östergren for Upsala Ekeby. Very nice size at 9" across. Features an celadon glaze with underside have a raised rib like pattern. See less
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Heavy Purple Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An heavy purple Murano glass bowl designed and manufactured in Venice by Seguso in the 1970s, it's in perfect conditions. This Ashtray by Seguso is a timeless example of the interse...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Great Art Glass Centerpiece by Seguso Vetri D'Arte, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Art Glass Centerpiece by Seguso Vetri D'Arte, Murano
A large art glass bowl designed by Gianluca and Pierpaolo Seguso in the late 1990ties and manufactured by Seguso Viro. Bla...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Toso Midcentury Green "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Decorative Bowl, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent heart-shaped green "sommerso" glass Murano glass bowl or ashtray. This amazing item was produced in Italy during the 1960s.
This wonderful piece is a perfect blend of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, 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
Vintage Bronze Swirl Bowl by Dayagi
By Dayagi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Bronze Swirl Bowl by Dayagi
Category
1950s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
italian Sommerso glass bowl by Luigi Onesto 1960 signed Murano glass mid century
By Luigi Onesto
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Introducing a stunning work of art handcrafted by the legendary artist Luigi Onesto, using the intricate and highly coveted Sommerso technique! This breathtaking Murano glass bowl fe...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Sommerso
Dino Martens AVEM Multicolor Murrine Millefiori Blue Rim Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural multi-color Tutti Frutti Murano art glass bowl /ashtray attributed to Dino Martens and Arte Vetraria Muranese. Italy, 1950s-1960s
Zanfirico and latticino techniques in pastel colors and vibrant colors, silver aventurine flecks inclussions and a sky blue rim...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Leaf
Seguso Murano Pink Purple Sommerso Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large hand blown pink Murano glass flower centerpiece bowl. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s.
This eye-catching bowl is ma...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Mid-century modern extravagance glass figure ashtray
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Italian Midcentury extravagance
Weighing in at 1600 grams or 3.53 Lb. this astonishing piece of glass figure designed to be an astray originally
Mid-century extravagance
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Organically Shaped Murano Bowl in Polychrome Mouth Blown Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Organically shaped Murano bowl in polychrome mouth blown art glass.
Turquoise background. Italian design, 1960s.
Measures: 22.5 x 6.5 cm.
In excellenty condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Pink Silver Flecks Dark Purple Spots Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, rich pink with dark spots Italian art glass decorative bowl. The piece has a biomorphic abstract shape, with decorative folds and indents. The bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Leaf
Seguso Murano Vintage Pink Gold Flecks Incalmo Bubble Rim Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear bubbles rim, with pink and gold flecks, Italian art glass decorative bowl. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s. Created in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Beautiful Blue and Clear Art Glass Sommerso Bowl Object Vintage, Murano, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped bowl or catchall in blue and clear glass, Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern, Set of 3, Murano Sommerso, Bowls
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful midcentury Italian Murano glass bowls. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass technique.
Measurements two smaller bowls:
Blue purple bowl: 10x10x5
Brown orange bowl: ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Edith Heath Studio Hand Thrown Lemon Yellow Pottery Bowl Vase Ceramics
By Edith Heath
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Edith Heath (1911–2005) founded Heath Ceramics, Sausalito California in 1948 after her solo pottery show at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor. Extremely rare...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Gold Polveri, A Pentoni - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Gold Polveri, A Pentoni - CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This has been documented to Alfredo Barbini by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Two Vine Leaves Hand Formed into a Solid Brass Bowl, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid brass bowl from the 1960s.
Very decorative with a beautiful patina.
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass "Gold Dust Flakes" 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Danish Modern Solid Walnut Footed Bowl by Frantz M.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern solid walnut footed bowl by Frantz M., circa 1960s.
This gorgeous bowl is 8" in diameter and 4.75" high and in very good condition with no chips ir cracks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Walnut
Murano Barbini Gold Flecks White Bubbles Italian Art Glass Martini Compote Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 available as shown).
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass pedestal compote bowl. Documented to designer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Modernist Japanese Nambu Iron Incense Holder Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese Nambu cast iron incense holder or bowl. Beautiful minimalist iron piece that could be used to hold incense with sand or as a decorative bowl...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia Centrotavola "Big Surprise," Italy 2000s
Located in Naples, IT
Gaetano Pesce "Big Surprise " A bowl or centerpiece supported by delicately placed resin drops. An incredible work of functional art. Edizione del Pesce for Meritalia.The Edizioni d...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
Vintage Onyx Bowl or Ashtray Dish, circa 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round onyx bowl or ashtray. This outstanding onyx round bowl is made in Spain, 1950s. Carved and polished onyx stone, showing the mineral’s distinctive banding str...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx
Solid Carved Korina Wood Bowl, American Studio Craft Vessel
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The hand carved round wood bowl features Modernist shape and graphic wood grain patterns with the natural tonal range. Minimal shape of the bowl showcases the organic charm and decor...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Italian Venetian, Bowl, Blown Murano Glass, Light-Green, Signed Cenedese, 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant, Italian Venetian, Bowl, Blown Murano Glass, Light-Green, Signed Cenedese, 1970s.
This bowl is a unique portrait, entirely handcrafted in blown Murano Glass, in the Venetian Murano island.
It is a massive bowl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
1950s Blue Art Glass Swan Neck Decorative Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Decorative vintage Nordic mouth blown art glass swan neck bowl. White, light blue and clear dark blue glass are placed side by side in organic soft shapes to accentuate a bright blue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Murano Art glass White And Blue with Aventurine speckles
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning decorative dish in white, blue, and gold speckled. This bowl is made with a white base, blue layered art glass with aventurine speckles in gold tone. The outside is a white ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Large Basket Centerpiece Bowl in Rattan and Brass, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan and brass large bowl, centerpiece or basket.
It has a brass trim covering the top.
Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Use it as fruit bowl or centerpiece to add ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Crystal Maroon Bowl, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Crystal burgundy fruit / candy bowl
Made in Poland in 1960.
Very good condition
Measures: height 10cm, diameter 18cm.
Category
1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Travertine Centrepiece Bowl by Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Fratelli Mannelli travertine bowl, a timeless piece of mid-century Italian craftsmanship. Hand-carved from natural travertine stone, this bowl showcases its unique porous texture and...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Seguso Murano Red Black Silver Flecks Art Glass Flower Bowl
By Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Colorful flower shaped Murano art glass bowl with silver flecks in red and black glass cased into clear glass. Attributed to Seguso Factory, Italy, 1950s.
This heavy hand blown glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Leaf
Mancioli Italy Pheasant lidded Bowl / Tureen With Tail Ladle Vintage 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pheasant tureen with tail ladle was made in Italy by Mancioli Company. The bowl with the lid on forms a shape of a pheasant; the ladle forms its tail. It is decorated in rus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain, Majolica, Pottery
Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Pale Green And Terracotta Mosaic Vase
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed pale green and terracotta mosaic vase
Gerbino uses the Neriage technique to attain such intrigui...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Kay Bojesen Teak Bowl, Denmark, c.1960
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Kay Bojesen Teak Bowl, Denmark, c.1960. Beautiful original condition. We have seven bowls available. The listed price is for one bowl.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Agate Bowl Oval Carved by Hand , Brazil 1990
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of semi precious Agathe bowl , warm brown, white and black tones. Hand carved oval shape in Brazil circa 1990.
Good condition
Set if 2 price for one
Long 13,5 cm width 8cm h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Agate
Large Murano Multicolor Murrine Italian Art Glass Bowl by Dino Martens Avem
By Dino Martens
Located in Barcelona, ES
Colorful handblown Murano glass flower bowl with silver and gold flecks by Dino Martens. Italy, 1960s
This eye-catching large bowl is full of details. The interior part in shades of ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Murano Glass "Pink" Bowl Element Shell Flavio Poli attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli attrib.
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Murano Lavender Glass Ashtray / Bowl - Italy - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century Murano lavender glass ashtray or bowl - fine quality - consistent color - polished flat base - unsigned - Italy - circa 1950's.
Excellent ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Dish/Ashtray in Blue, Yellow & Crimpson
Located in New York, NY
This striking mid-century modernist dish/ashtray, hand-blown in Murano, Italy circa 1960, showcases the vibrant artistry and craftsmanship that the renowned Murano glassmakers are ce...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Italian Pottery Fratelli Fanciullacci Bowl
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Fratelli Fanciullacci
Importer: Unknown
Period or model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs: Pottery
Condition:
This Italian pottery Fratelli Fanciullacci bowl is in ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Pottery
Ronald Hayes Pearson Rare Bronze Studio Turned Bowl
Located in Oakland, CA
Turned rare bronze bowl by noted metalsmith, designer, sculptor, jeweler, industrial designer Ronald Hayes Pearson (1924-1996) This bowl has been restored to its original intent, polished by a metalsmith and lacquered to keep its sheen. A truly outstanding example with the makers mark stamped on the bottom. Pearson was one of the pioneers of the Post War American Craft Movement and played significant roles in the American Craft Council and Haystack Mountain...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Bronze
1970 Crystal Arte Space Age Italian Design Blue Glass Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
Blue Crystal Bowl
Crystal Arte
Italy, 1970
Curved Crystal Bowl
Sticker Label Manufacture
Perfect Condiction
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Modernist Nordisk Malm Danish Bronze Zodiac Bowl Dish Keep All Vide Poche 1940s
By Nordisk Malm
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stylish and substantial vintage Danish bronze bowl showcases intricately relief-moulded Zodiac motifs encircling its rim, adding a touch of cel...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Bronze
Nils Thorsson Ceramic Bowl / Tray for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, c.1960
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Nils Thorsson Ceramic Bowl / Tray with Bird Motif for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, c.1960. Makers mark to the bottom.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
Rare Figurative Modernist Duck Shaped Brass Bowl with Lid
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern bronze bowl with a lid is designed in stylized duck shape, with the head and neck serving as a lid handle. Both the lid and the bowl surfaces are finely detailed ...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Brass
German Vintage Easter Candy Box Bunny Figure Papier Mâché
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage Easter bunny candy box. Easter bunny figure made of papier mâché from the 50th covered with fabric in cream color. Hand painted and decora...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Paper
Sommerso glass bowl by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Signed.
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
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl / Vide-Poche with Copper Aventurine - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl / Vide-Poche with Copper Aventurine. CLOSING SALE
***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***
Good vintage condition. We found no chips or crac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Copper
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
Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Murano Seguso Blown Ruffle Glass Centerpiece
By Barovier&Toso, Seguso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Murano Barovier & Toso Inspired Blown Oval Ruffle Form Gold Art Glass Centerpiece
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
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