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Modern Decorative Bowls

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Alexandra Von Furstenberg Acrylic Delta Dish in Clear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your interior with this striking modern decorative bowl by renowned designer Alexandra von Furstenberg. Crafted from high-quality Lucite, this piece exemplifies AVF's signatu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Alexanda Von Furstenberg Acrylic Delta Dish in Yellow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your interior with this striking modern decorative bowl by renowned designer Alexandra von Furstenberg. Crafted from high-quality Lucite, this piece exemplifies AVF's signatu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Wooden Bowl from Papua New Guinea
Located in Roma, IT
Its elongated oval shape recalls that of a canoe, it has two carved handles shaped like stylized animals. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwo...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Handcrafted Turned Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash Yakisugi platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques. Finished in food safe oil...
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2010s English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ash

Winchcombe Studio Pottery Large Slip Decorated Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Winchcombe studio pottery bowl with slip trailed patterning and copper glazes attributed to Ray Finch and dating from the latter 20th century. The hand thrown ...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Silvestri, Venice, Italy. Unique ceramic bowl with a cityscape.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Silvestri, Venice, Italy. Unique ceramic bowl with a cityscape featuring female faces. Hand-decorated. Signed and dated '55. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 24.0 cm x 5.0 cm.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Alexandra Von Furstenberg Acrylic Luxe Bowl in Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of modern glamour to your space with this stunning Acrylic Luxe Bowl in Green by renowned designer Alexandra Von Furstenberg. Expertly crafted from premium, high-gloss ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Alexandra Von Furstenberg Acrylic Luxe Bowl in Sapphire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of modern glamour to your space with this stunning Acrylic Luxe Bowl in Sapphire by renowned designer Alexandra Von Furstenberg. Expertly crafted from premium, high-gloss...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

1990s Modern Design Silver Plated Italian Centerpiece by Mesa
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic silver plated round centerpiece designed by Francesco Bettoni and manufactured by Mesa Italy in the Nineties, it's marked on the bottom and in good conditions overall. In ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Silver Plate

Göran Wärff Sculptural Multi-Faceted Bowl in Cut Crystal for Kosta Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A massive centerpiece bowl in cut crystal. Very sculptural: multi-faceted, thick edges and very heavy. Designed by the iconic Swedish glass wizard Göran Wärff during the 1980s. Its h...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Carter Acrylic Bowl Brushed Platinum Large
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Inspired by the mixed metals of the Studio 54 logo, Carter is a bowl to capture the attention of anyone who loves the night life. Hang up your Halston outfit and place your Elsa Pere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Bowls

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Platinum

Burchetta Art Glass Bowl
Located in Belmont, MA
Art glass bowl by Burchetta, Wilmington NC, signed and dated 1997.
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1990s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Studio Pottery Conical Bowl, Indistinctly Signed, Canada, circa 2006
Located in Chatham, ON
Superb Studio Pottery conical bowl - wheel thrown featuring a hand painted swirl pattern to the inside of the bowl in tan and turquoise - sand infused glo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Large Ceramic Shallow Bowl with Brilliant Blue Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic shallow bowl circa 1960s made by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011), whose work was heavily influenced by the Japanese ceramic traditio...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

White Organic Porcelain Kawa Large Bowl, textured Ceramic Centerpiece
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tactile and organic large porcelain bowl with leather textured exterior surface and a smooth glazed interior. The Kawa Bowls are expressive and lively. With their fluid forms and pro...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Contemporary 'Papillon' Artistic Crystal Bowl Aquamarine by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Innovative design, fine craftsmanship and a strong artistic sense make this creation not only a bowl but a real artistic sculpture. The natural col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Mizu Suzu 2 Pack Raku Pottery Trinket Bowl, Half Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 1 Unit of Mizu Bowl ( 3" x 5.5" x 5.5" ) 1 Unit of Suzu Vase ( 5.3" x 3.4" x 3.4" ) Our Mizu bowl comes with 3 short legs. It would look elegant on its own or as a k...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Copper

Arthur Court Style Large Shell Bowl - 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Arthur Court style shell bowl in cast aluminum. Add some Boho Chic style to your home or design project. We have a second one available so collect both.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Aluminum

Geometric Pedestal Bowl in Smoke and Black Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our decorative geometric pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kit...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Resin

Stunning Vintage Purple Turquoise Green Blue Art Glass Bowl Vase
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Title: Stunning Vintage Purple Turquoise Green Blue Art Glass Bowl Vase Description: A stunning vintage piece of art glass in a striking purple ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Bowl in Grey Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano Batutto bowl exudes an aura of refined sophistication, perfect for any modern interior. Its matte grey exterior, meticulously hand-carved and inspired by the texture of b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

San Diego California Design Hand Turned Mesquite Wood Art Bowl by Sally Ault
Located in San Diego, CA
Expertly crafted Mesquite wood turned bowl by San Diego artist/craftsman Sally Ault. Signed on the underside. Wonderful shape and form. The natural wood...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Italian modern Decorative bowl in green light blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Decorative bowl in green light blue Murano glass by Venini, 1990s Decorative bowl with a round base in light blue aqua-green Murano glass. Perfect as a centerpiece or ...
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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Murano Barbini Blown Glass Pink & Purple Large Shell Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
Large statement making Murano Barbini blown glass shell bowl. Pink/ purple/clear blown glass. No makers mark or signature.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Decorative Bowl Champagne Bucket Wine Coolers Set Amber Onyx Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Luxurious Champagne bucket and two bowls sculpted by hand from a solid block of Amber Onyx. Polished finishing. Champagne bucket dimensions: D 26, H 41 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite. Oval bowl dimensions: L 45, W 22, H 10 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite. Gondola bowl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Onyx

Tessa Fuchs Studio Pottery Bowl Hand Decorated with Penguins
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio art pottery bowl hand decorated with penguins by renowned artist and potter Tessa Fuchs (British, 1936-2012) and dating between 1970 and 1999. The hand-thrown c...
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1970s English Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Ghidini 1961 Sticks Candleholder in Polished Brass by Campana Brothers
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Three crossed twigs are the memory of fire. An evocative and emotional object, a small table poetry. As always Campana Brothers take their inspiration by the lush and wild Brazilian ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Red Travertine Tray by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Red round travertine tray by Le Lampade. Made in Italy This item can be also custom made.
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Travertine

Echo Hand Built Sculptural Ceramic Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Taking inspiration from scape travel, these sculptural pieces combine stark, futuristic forms with the warmth of ancient ceramic vessels. The collection explores the dichotomy of mac...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Fruit Bowl Decorative Centerpiece Vase White Calacatta Marble Handmade in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Calacatta marble. Velvet finishing. Dimensions: Big L 56, W 27, H 12 cm. Also available: Small L 35, W 17, H 8 cm and Medium L 45, W 22...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Ceramic Textural Snakeskin Pattern Grey White Biomorphic Sculptural Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing textural snakeskin patterned ceramic bowl is vintage and has colorations and hues of grays to charcoal grays to white outlines. It looks like glass. The biomorphic shape...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Decorative Bowl Serveware Vase Vessel Sculpture Amber Onyx Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Onyx

Ceramic Bowl "BOWLS 55" Leopard Decorated, Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic bowl BOWLS handcrafted in bronze with leopard decoration outside cod. BA055 measures: H. 30.0 cm. - Dm. 55.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Murano Clear Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian modern Murano clear/transparent art glass ashtray or bowl, circa late-20th century, 1970s, Italy. Beautiful as a stand-alone object, candy dish (pieces pops with colorful candy as demonstrated), or its intended use, an ashtray. Indentation in front supports a cigarette. Piece appears to have never been used. Dimensions: .88" thickness 4.57" diameter 3" H (at lowest in front) 6.25" H (highest point at back) Other items in images also available, search 1stDibs ref. #s: Italian blue alabaster marble box...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass, Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Art Glass Vase Bowl Sculpture
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular Art glass vase signed but illegible to me. See pics, Fabulous changing colors as the light passes thru on different angles it blends and changes. Greens and blues purple ...
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1990s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Bowl Medium in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This magnificent hand-blown Murano bowl in onyx black is a versatile piece that embodies both luxury and functionality, crafted with the utmost precision by Murano’s finest artisans....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Bob Fierek Cornish Studio Pottery Bowl with Barnacles
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An impressive Cornish studio pottery bowl applied with barnacle designs by Bob Fierek and dating from the latter 20th century. The bowl is of wide rounded form standing on a narrow r...
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20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl. Clear and red glass with air bubbles inside.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl. Clear and red glass with air bubbles inside. Mouth-blown. 1960s/70s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 13.5 cm x Height 5.5 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Orrefors Sweden Bowl With Colored Crystal Dish
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Elegant...
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1990s Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Livio Seguso Murano Ribbed Textural LInes of Gray White Black Glass Bowl Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning large almond shaped Italian Murano hand blown glass bowl by Livio Seguso for Rosenthal Studio LIne Germany is from the 80's. It has gradients of the colors of gray, black, light gray, white and clear. The outside is textural with ribbed glass blown lines of black gay...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass

Set of 3 Ceramic Bowls "BOWLS" Handcrafted in White and Bronze by Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Set of ceramic bowls enameled outside, hand-finished bronze (platinum o 24kt gold) inside - Measures: BA111 - H.5 cm. x Dm 11 cm. - BA119 - H. 8,5 cm. x Dm 19 cm. - BA127 - H. 12,5 c...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Sunkoo Sun Koo Yuh Signed Korean American Hand Painted Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully, hand-painted, one-of-a-kind studio pottery bowl by Korean-American master potter/artist Sunkoo (Sun Koo) Yuh. Yuh's work is often inspired by Buddhist and Confucian be...
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Contemporary Hand Carved Crystal Flower Plate by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flower plate Crystal Hand carved Contemporary Limited Edition Each individual crystal vary in shapes and inclusions.
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2010s Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Three Stacking Murano Bowls by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva for Vistosi
Located in Chicago, IL
Three Stacking Murano Bowls by Eleanora Peduzzi for Vistosi; an acclaimed Italian artist and designer known for her iconic creations, including this very one for Vistosi (1960) and t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Large Green Blue Red Japanese Style Raku Fired or Ceramic Decorative Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning raku fired decorative bowl is designed by Michel Brainin from Honfleur, France. The impressive size is 21 1/4" Diameter x 2 3/8" H, weighs 23 pounds. This wonderfully hand-crafted decorative bowl would look wonderful on any table or large countertop. Very good vintage condition. Similar to Paul Soldner pottery...
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20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Earthenware

Vintage Japanese Artisan Modern Art Pottery Bowl Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Japanese Artisan Modern Pottery Textured Bowl signed 7 x 7 x 4.13 tall Preowned vintage condition. See images please.
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Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

ZERO Black Nickel and Bronze Valet Tray by OA
Located in Vero Beach, FL
ZERO valet tray in a black polished Nickel with a bronze mesh insert to catch the finest of jewels, keys or special trinkets. The valet tray is the perfect f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal, Bronze

New Modern Fruit Bowl in Black Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
Inside Out Fruit Bowl in black Marquinia marble, designed by the internationally renowned designer Karen Chekerdjian - it is available also in other colours. It is part of the Inside...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Decorative Bowl Vessel Sculpture Abstract Solid Rose Quartz Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Rose quartz. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the quartzite making this a very precious object. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Rose Quartz

Kariba Fruit Bowl, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Kariba fruit bowl was originally designed by Matteo Thun in 1982 for Memphis. Born 1952 in Bolzano, Italy. Matteo Thun studies under Oskar Kokoschka at the Salzburg Academy of A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Paula Murray, Glazed Wheel Thrown Sculptural Porcelain Bowl, Canada, C. 1997
Located in Chatham, ON
Paula Murray (b.1958) - Glazed studio pottery sculptural bowl - wheel thrown porcelain with manipulated body - signed and dated on the base - Canada - circa 1997. Excellent condit...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Ceramic Tea Bowl with Brilliant Blue Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) circa 1960s made by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011), whose work was heavily influenced by the Japanese ceramic tra...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Ceramic Tea Bowl with Brilliant Red Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The hand-built form shows slight irregularity and is covered with a brilliant ...
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1990s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Handcrafted Turned English Ash Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash Koben bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London, England. Finished in food safe oils. A beautiful and unique piece ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ash

UNISM -Small Bowl - Textured Aluminium
Located in Warszawa, PL
The small Fluid Bowl, with its irregular shape and approximately 23 cm diameter, is crafted using the sand-casting technique. Its organic design, featuring three distinct recesses, m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Aluminum

Vintage Crystal Bowl by Art Vannes France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vase, in excellent condition made in France by Art Vannes France. Measurements: 10.75 inches wide x 10.50 inches deep x 3.75 inches hig...
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Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Garda White Porcelain Amphora, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Garda White Porcelain Amphora was originally designed by Matteo Thun in 1982 for Memphis Milano. Born 1952 in Bolzano, Italy. Matteo Thun studies under Oskar Kokoschka at the Sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Modern Art Abstract Plate Center Steel Sphere
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Contemporary Modern Art Abstract chrome plated bronze plate with center stainless steel sphere 25.5 diameter x 4.25 tall 8.5 diameter sphere. la...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Modern decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern decorative bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Gunnar Nylund, Alfredo Barbini, Antonio da Ros, and Danese Milano. 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 $48 and tops out at $4,863 while the average work can sell for $498.

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