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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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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LIA 6" Square Handcrafted Brass and Steel Valet Bowl Tray by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
LIA 6" Square handcrafted valet tray bowl is versatile as a decorative object or in an entry way to place your daily belongings.
A contrast in metals, hand-hammered 4 1/2" inner rou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Steel, Brass
Modern Large Bowl in Marble by Arthur Arbesser, Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Large bowl in Nero Marquinia, Bianco Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso and Rosso Levanto marbles.
Size: 22 x 12.7 cm, 8.6 x 5 in, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Gae L, M...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Lalique Volutes Opalescent Glass Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique Volutes Opalescent Glass Bowl
This plate measures: 8 wide x 8 deep x 3.25 inches high
Great Vintage Condition
We take our photos in a ...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Bowl and Candlesticks by Eva Staehr Nielsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A round centerpiece bowl and a pair of candlesticks, adorned with light relief decorations in cream and brown. Bowl #22316, and candlesticks #22537 by Royal Copenhagen. Makers mark o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato Bowl, Glass, Italy, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-coloured soffiato glass bowl designed and produced by Vittorio Zecchin, Italy, 1920s.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Murano Alessandro Mandruzzato Faceted Geode Red Glass Bowl or Caviar Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous large Italian Murano vintage Alessandro Mandruzzato diamond faceted flat cut polished Sommerso geode bowl is great for serving caviar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Victoria Ceramic Flower Vase, by Marco Zanini from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Victoria Flower vase in ceramic with ceramic flower, was originally designed in 1982 by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano.
Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He graduated in ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
1990s Sutton Place Crystal Centerpiece Bowl by Godinger
By Godinger
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sutton Place by Godinger
elegant crystal glass bowl
10.88 diameter x 7.38 H
Preowned original vintage condition.
Refer to images please.
Category
1990s Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Tondo Doni Thoris Bowl by Mario Cioni
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
The original design of this unique bowl, its exquisite craftsmanship, and the use of fine crystal create a stunning object of functional decor that will not go unnoticed. Particularl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Classic Bowl Medium in Pyrite
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Ying Service Tray in Pearl and Black Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our rectangle tray has clean lines, polished finish and is embellished with semi spheres that make it one-of-a-kind. This modern tray is just the thing for serving breakfast in bed, ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
Unique Contemporary Hand-engraved Crystal Bowl by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Ciotola realizzata curvando e incidendo a mano un cristallo extra-chiaro con uno spessore di 20 mm.
Ogni incisione sormonta o viene sormontata da un'altra creando cosi disegno di lin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Large Rock Crystal Decorative Piece
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large lavender color rock crystal decorative piece, handcrafted from Brazil.
Category
Early 20th Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rock Crystal
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl in deep red glass with air bubbles inside.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl in deep red glass with air bubbles inside.
Mouth-blown.
1960s/70s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 12.0 cm x Height 5.0 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Orinoco Ceramic Vase, by Masanori Umeda from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Orinoco Vase in ceramic, was originally designed in 1983 by Masanori Umeda.
Was born in 1941 at Kanagawa in Japan. He obtained his diploma from the Kuwasawa School of Design in Tok...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
1990s Studio Art Glass Bowl Sculptural Pedestal Dish
By Max Ingrand
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Studio Art Glass Bowl Sculptural Pedestal Dish
3 h x 9.13 x 9.75
Preowned original condition unaltered
Refer to images.
Category
1990s Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
ClassiCon Bowl in Grey
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown glass bowl.
available in:
Quarzgrau quartz grey
Amethystviolett amethyst violet
Bernsteinorange amber orange
Smaragdgrün emerald green
Montanablau Montana blue
Saphirbla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Anni Trenta Tall Glass Bowl in Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass bowl in marine red. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on 1stdibs.
Dimensions: 18 cm diameter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Labrador Brass-Plated Silver Sauce-Boat, by Andrea Branzi from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Labrador sauce-boat was originally designed by Andrea Branzi in 1982. This piece is featured in brass with plated silver 925, or in solid 925 silver. Prices may vary for the soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass, Silver
Large Faceted Lucite Divided Bowl Chip and Dip
Located in Wayne, NJ
Faceted Lucite bowl. Inside width is 11 3/8".
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Lucite
UNISM - Small Bowl - Brushed Brass
By Unism.Store
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Stig Sandqvist long teak wood double bowl . marked SS , Sweden .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice long double carved bowl, marked made in Sweden and double SS marking ,
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Large Sascha Brastoff Enamel Charger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large and joyful Sascha Brastoff enamel charger-14" diameter. Could be hung on the wall or placed anywhere.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemello Murano Transparent Glass Vase Ocean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, GEMELLO transparent vase, Murano glass.
Purho continues to search for products with complementary shapes with the pair of Gemello and Gemella vases ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Nymphenburg Hella Jongerius Dog bowl hand painted porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
Hella Jongerius has collaborated with Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg for many years creating humurous modern items in porcelain. The hand craft and attention to detail that Nymphen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Glass Bowl with Geometric Flower Pattern entirely Handmade by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
To make this bowl the crystal was curved, ground and polished by hand.
Thanks to a particular grinding technique it was possible to create a geometric pattern made of hexagons and pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
UNISM - Large Bowl - Brushed Aluminium
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum
Large Vintage Display Bowl, Belgian, Glass, Turned Oak, Jardiniere, Centrepiece
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage display bowl. A Belgian, glass and turned oak jardiniere or decorative table centrepiece, dating to the late 20th century.
Fascinating proportion with a dist...
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Oak
White and Blue Ceramic Vase or Cup by Gilles Broaways Brutalist Pottery Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gilles Broaways
Original set of two vases or cup by French artist.
Realised circa 2000
White and blue ceramic glazes colors
Original perfect condition
Measures: Height...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
UNISM - Small Tray - Brushed Brass
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
The Fluid Tray, crafted using the sand-casting method, measures 26 cm in length—perfectly sized to hold your most cherished items. Its surface features a single, elegant recess, comb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Volga White Vase, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Volga Vase for one flower in decorated white porcelain, was originally designed in 1983 by Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano.
Born 1952 in Bolzano, Italy. Matteo Thun studies under Os...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Alessandro Mendini's Cuculia Bowl for Zanotta, 1985
Located in Dallas, TX
The Cuculia centerpiece bowl, designed in 1985 by renowned architect and designer Alessandro Mendini, is an extraordinary example of Italian design that continues to inspire.
Made of...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Plastic
Modernist Translucent Glass Stylized Egyptian Eye of Horus Dish by Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist dish was realized by the esteemed German maker Rosenthal. It offers a sinuously curved ellipsoid form with raised sides and a central circular depression. The form suggests the ancient Egyptian symbol of the Eye of Horus...
Category
20th Century German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Milk Jug and Cream Jug by Bodil Manz Own Studio Bowl in Eggshell Ceramics
By Bodil Manz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Milk Jug and Cream Jug by Bodil Manz Own Studio Bowl in Eggshell Ceramics.
Porcelain, transparent glaze with hand-painted black trim white over matte cream glaze. The cream jug, mad...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Eggshell
Contemporary Crystal Bowl with Gemmed Decoration Hand Crafted by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
This object is a handmade artistic sculpture that can be used as a bowl, as a centerpiece or simply as it is to furnish any environment.
This crystal has a high transparency aquamari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Rigel Glass Bowl, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Rigel Glass Bowl was originally designed by Marco Zanini in 1982. The piece features blue, black, green, red and clear glass with lid and ste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Murano Bowl Vase Massiccio Smoky
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beautifully crafted hand-blown Murano glass bowl vase exemplifies the artistry and elegance for which Venetian glassmakers are renowned. The bowl features a mesmerizing smoky hu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Artistic Bowl Hand Crafted Aquamarine Crystal by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
This object is a handmade artistic sculpture that can be used as a bowl, as a desk accessory, as a jewel case or simply as it is to furnish any env...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Vannes France Mid Century Modern Freeform Art Glass Clear Crystal Bowl
By Art Vannes
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful hand blown sculptural crystal bowl by Art Vannes France. This heavy bowl has a fluid and curved freeform shape. Marked Vannes Cristal on the bottom.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Large Art Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed and gorgeously glazed large bowl by famed Mexican-American California studio art potter Dora De Larios. The work features hand-painted designs with flowers a...
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Contemporary hand-carved crystal bowl by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
20 mm / 0.78'' thick aquamarine crystal bowl.
Each step-bending, grinding, carving-was entirely done by hand.
In addition to its original shape, this bowl owes its distinctiveness ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Venini, Murano Glass Bowl/Small Vase Acid Signed 'Venini, Murano, Italia' 3 Line
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful small bowl in ruby red glass by Venini. Signed in acid 3 lines, several designers worked at the studio at same time in the 40-70" could be any, for sure made for Venini as ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Lily Bowl Arabescato by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With softly undulating edges reminiscent of floating lily pads, the Lily Bowl brings a sculptural elegance to any surface. Carved from one of four types of natural marble, this desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Pietra Brass Dish Lacquered by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Brass Dish is a delicate design modelled from hand-cast forms. Cast as a high-polished dish, this charming catch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Ciotola Decorativa Contemporanea in Cristallo Lavorato a Mano da Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Ciotola decorativa realizzata curvando e molando a mano il cristallo di spessore 25 mm.
I bordi della ciotola sono stati scalpellati e lucidati.
Il colore del cristallo utilizzato è...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Contemporary 'Oasi' Bowl Amber and Gold Crystal Medium Size by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Each bowl have contemporary design ideal for giving an unmistakable style to any environment. The rounded triangle shape gives sobriety and elegance while the warm intense amber colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
1990´s Danish Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish glass bowl by Per Lütken designed for Holmegaard / Royal Copenhagen in 1995.
Category
1990s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Crystal Black Convex Bowl by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Crystal Black Convex Bowl by KA Glass is a striking testament to refined craftsmanship and modern design, encapsulated in a sleek, hand-crafted crystal glass form. Its deep black hue radiates sophistication, offering a stunning contrast to its smooth, convex silhouette that effortlessly catches the light. Perfectly sized at 6x6, this bowl serves as both a functional piece and a sculptural accent, adding a touch of contemporary elegance to any space.
Dimensions: 6” x 6” x 3”
Style: Art Deco (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques: Crystal Glass, Hand Crafted
Place of Origin: USA
Period: 21st Century
Date of Manufacture: 21st Century / Modern
Production Type: New & Custom (Current Production)
Condition: New
Reference Number: S409192
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KA Glass by Kathleen Allen embodies a new level of luxury in glass artistry, born from Kathleen’s unparalleled expertise in design, fashion, and decorative craftsmanship. With a career spanning over four decades, Kathleen has been celebrated as a creative visionary, heralded by D Magazine as Dallas' own "Renaissance Woman." Her storied career, which includes founding The Decorative Artisans Guild, Gem Source Fine Jewelry, and Veritas Glass...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Studio Ceramic Bowl by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Studio ceramic bowl by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase.
In beautiful vintage condition. Hand signed by Gary McCloy and retains the Steve Chase label.
...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary 'Amber' Artistic Bowl Amber and Gold Crystal by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of artistic bowls by Ghirò Studio (Italy).
'Amber' is not only a innovative, elegant and raffinated bowl but it is a very artistic sculpture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Contemporary 'Oasi' Bowl Amber and Gold Crystal Small Size by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Each bowl have contemporary design ideal for giving an unmistakable style to any environment. The rounded triangle shape gives sobriety and elegance while the warm intense amber colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Roman Travertine Bowl by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bowl designed by Le Lampade and made in Italy.
10 available.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Hand Blown Murano Bowl Battuto in Emerald Green Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The captivating allure of this Murano bowl lies in its masterful application of the Battuto technique, a traditional Venetian method of glassmaking that creates a unique interplay of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Gerard Hofmann, French ceramicist, own workshop. Bowl with ox blood glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gerard Hofmann (1917-1965), French ceramicist, own workshop.
Bowl with ox blood glaze. Handmade.
Circa 1960.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: L 21.0 cm x H 5.0 cm.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Canal Vase Murano Glass Crystal
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Canal is a vase from the Laguna Collection designed by
Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2022.
Like the canals of the Venetian lagoon, twisted, flexed, characterized
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Arthur Court Style Large Shell Bowl - 1
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Arthur Court style shell bowl. Beautiful details in the cast aluminum. Add some Boho Chic style to your home or design project. We have a second bowl available, so collect both.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum
RGB Crystal Color Bowl, Handmade Contemporary Luxury Glass Vessel
Located in New York, NY
The RGB crystal color bowls are minimal color studies inspired by the classic Red Green Blue color sets used in digital and print media. After the large ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Murano, Italy. Large bowl in art glass. Clear and green glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Large bowl in art glass.
Clear and green glass. Mouth-blown.
1960s/70s.
In excellent condition with some minor chips. See photos.
Dimensions: L 58.0 cm x D 27.0 cm x H...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
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.