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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st Century Elena Cutolo Vase Limited Edition Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Elena Cutolo EDIE 1960 vase limited edition earrings Murano glass various colors. Edie Sedgwick was the muse of Andy Warhol, a symbol of the 1960s, always wearing oversized earrings and black socks. Elena Cutolo, ta- lented designer trained under the guidance of Ettore Sottsass, has imagined a pair of vases and a large bowl inspired by Edie’s wardrobe and jewellery collection. This is how the family was born: Edie 1960 is a vase with earrings available in limited edition of nine numbered pieces, Edie is the vase without earrings while the Edie bowl is a large centrepiece. The whole family is made of Murano blown glass decorated with a vaguely geometric pattern. Edie 1960 is available in the following combo of colors: white base, black stripes, red earrings / white base, red stripes, violet earrings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Vallauris, France, three ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes. 1960/70s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vallauris, France, three ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes. 1960/70s. Unsigned. In excellent condition. Largest (blue) measuring: D 15.0 x H 5.5 cm.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Classic Extra Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bold, tactile, and richly elemental, the Classic Extra Large Bowl in Black Quartz by Kathryn McCoy is a striking fusion of raw nature and refined design. Each piece is handcrafted us...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Quartz, Rock Crystal

Classic Large Bowl in Black Quartz by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bold, tactile, and richly elemental, the Classic Large Bowl in Black Quartz by Kathryn McCoy is a striking fusion of raw nature and refined design. Each piece is handcrafted using ja...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Quartz, Rock Crystal

Classic Extra Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Glowing with quiet brilliance, the Classic Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy exudes an elemental elegance that feels both grounded and celestial. Handcrafted from clusters ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Quartz, Rock Crystal

Classic Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Glowing with quiet brilliance, the Classic Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy exudes an elemental elegance that feels both grounded and celestial. Handcrafted from clusters ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Quartz, Rock Crystal

Inside-Out Bowl in Desert Rose Selenite by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A sculptural treasure born from the raw elegance of nature, this Inside-Out Bowl by Kathryn McCoy is meticulously handcrafted from Desert Rose Selenite. Each individual mineral roset...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Rock Crystal

Square Planter Bowl in Selenite by Kathryn McCoy
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Rock Crystal

Perished Large Bowl by Studio Job
Located in Milan, IT
This large bowl is a superb object of functional decor that will elegantly serve food at a modern table while adding a unique and mesmerizing decorative accent. Entirely made of bras...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Silver bowl with copper wire decoration by Theresia Hvorslev studio, 1996
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silver bowl with copper wire decoration by T. Hvorslev AB, 1996. Made at Studio Silverknappen in Linköping. Stamp-signed Theresia, stamped THHV 925 X10. Total weight approximately 84...
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1990s Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Marcello Fantoni 'B.1915', Italy, Unique Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Marcello Fantoni (b.1915), Italy. Unique bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in shades of green and blue. 1960s. Measures: 23 x 5.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Medium Vase Murano Glass Teal Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae medium vase, Murano glass, designed by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae vase, circular pots with a blunt rim are made in solid color and thick blown Murano glass, are av...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Travertine Tray by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Silver Travertine by Le Lampade Designed and made in Italy This item can be can be custom made up on request.
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Travertine

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Caigo Small Vase Murano Moss Green
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Caigo Small is a vase from the Laguna Collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2022. Mignon version of the larger Caigo — which name refers to the thick fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Canal Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
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 by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemello Murano Frosted Glass Vase Grey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, GEMELLO frosted vase, Murano glass. Purho continues to search for products with complementary shapes with the pair of Gemello and Gemella vases desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

GONDOLA handmade porcelain contemporary decorative art in black and white
Located in Firenze, IT
Handmade Porcelain GONDOLA Home Decor – Contemporary Decorative Art by JHA Porcelain. Add a touch of elegance to your home with the Handmade Porcelain GONDOLA home decor piece, craft...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

21st Century Elena Cutolo Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Elena Cutolo Edie bowl Murano glass various colors. Edie Sedgwick was the muse of Andy Warhol, a symbol of the 1960s, always wearing oversized ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Bowl Chrysalide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home décor. Design by Kaoline.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Signed Maurice Heaton Abstract Glass Bowl or Plate Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This most unusual signed glass bowl or plate by Maurice Heaton is vintage and from the 60's. The pattern and color of abstractions of green against b...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Bowl in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi bowl in porcelain decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 17.5 x 14 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Small Vase Murano Glass Rosé colour
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae small vase, Murano glass, designed by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae vases — circular pots with a blunt rim are made in solid colour and thick blown Murano glass — are ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Modern Ceramica Gatti 1928 Crown Bowl Basket Handmade Ceramic Gold Colored Gems
Located in Faenza, IT
LAURA CROWN Elegant centerpiece ceramic bowl, made on the lathe and hand painted. The inside and outside of the crown are entirely hand painted in pure gold. The diamond-shaped stone...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Franco Bastianelli for Studio Laurana, Modernist Bowl in Copper, 1960s-1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Franco Bastianelli for Studio Laurana. Modernist bowl in copper with beautiful enamel work, 1960s-1970s. Measures: 23.5 x 14.5 x 5.5 cm. Signed. In e...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Copper

Large Polycarbonate Balancing Bowl by Fabian Hofmann for Formgeber Berlin, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Polycarbonate Balancing Bowl by Fabian Hofmann for Formgeber Berlin, 1990s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional infor...
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20th Century German Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Mini Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue colour
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae Mini vase, Murano glass, designed by Federico Peri, 21st century. Linae Mini is a small-sized vase designed by Federico Peri to complete the Incisioni collection, which consi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

21st Century LPWK Vase Frosted Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century LPWK CUBES vase Frosted Murano glass various colors. Designed by LPWK, Cubes is a collection comprising bowls, minicontainers and a vase made of frosted Murano glass, i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Modern Serving Tray Ash Ebony Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to uplift layback moments. Handcrafted in Ash...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls

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Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak

Ceramic Chameleon Peanut Bowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the delightful "Chameleon Peanut Bowl," a unique piece of ceramic decorative art crafted by the talented artists from Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. Sculpted by Sbusis...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Bowl Cocoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Japanese Modern LAAB Wu Set of 2 Bowls Raku Ceramics Crackle Black White
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Wu bowl duo This one-of-a-kind set of two ceramic bowls is a showcase of pottery craftsmanship in impeccable Japanese style. Result of the ancient Raku technique, the dynamic crac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

White and Natural Rattan Center Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful white and natural rattan center piece. We have two of these pieces in stock, and also another similar pair in a larger size so collect all!
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2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Rattan

Flower, Seed, Nest, Bowl Stoneware Bowl With 22kt Gold Rim Detail by Helen Prior
Located in New Paltz, NY
A delicate, handcrafted bowl with an organic form, featuring a torn clay edge in natural, speckled stoneware. Part of the Golden Promise Series, this piece explores abstracted and s...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold

Bowl Dentelle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Bowl Ecaille
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Danish Studio Ceramicist, Unique Bowl in Glazed Stoneware, Late 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish studio ceramicist. Unique bowl in glazed stoneware. Late 20th century. Measures: 11.7 x 7.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Contemporary Large Sea Glass Bowl in Sand Cast Glass
Located in London, GB
Genuine sea glass takes 20 to 100 years to acquire its characteristically ground texture and shape. Our handmade objects are the result of many hours spent on the beaches searching for these objects shaped by ocean’s indivisible union of untamed strength and gentle movement to become a reminder of the infinite tactility of time. Arranged as a gathered collection of natural aesthetic or displayed as a highlighting centerpiece to remind us on the beauty of slowness. Each Seaglass is one of a kind and mouth blown by artisan glass masters. "We don‘t use molds...
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2010s German Modern Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass

Japanese Minimalistic LAAB Black Fringe Set Of 4 Bowls Raku Ceramics Black Metal
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Blackfringe Set Of 4 Bowls Defined by a bold and clean-lined silhouette, the four bowls composing this set handcrafted from Raku-style ceramic echo the refi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Japanese Minimalistic LAAB Moon Set of 4 Bowls Raku Ceramics Crackle White
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Moon set of 4 bowls A sophisticated complement to any decor, this set of four bowls owes its distinctive crackles - creating unpredictable trace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Vallauris, France, Three Ceramic Bowls in Brightly Colored Glazes
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vallauris, France, three ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes in red and green on a dark base. 1960/70s. Marked. In excellent condition. Largest measurement: D 18.5 x H 6.0 c...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Millebolle Bowl with Spotted White Detail by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
A return to the everlasting modernity of crystal. Reviving earlier forms, bubble shaped engraving that is in harmony with the objects’ lines renews them innovatively. Vases and oval bowls...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Stoneware Tureen Piece by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Stoneware Tureen Piece by Mary Brogger Unique Piece. Signed with artist’s stamp. Dimensions: W 30.5 cm x D 30.5 cm x H 25.5 cm. Materials: Stoneware. This piece is food safe. ...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Small Vase Murano Glass Mediterranean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini FRECCIA small vase in Murano glass. Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Freccia is a triangular base vase with an integral side which serves to give both ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

21st Century LPWK Mini Bowl Frosted Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century LPWK cubes mini bowl frosted Murano glass various colors. Designed by LPWK, cubes is a collection comprising bowls, minicontainers and a vase m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Large Vase in Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini Freccia large vase in Murano glass various colors. Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Freccia is a triangular base vase with an integral side which serv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

GRAVITY: Contemporary black and white centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
A cartesian grid modified by gravity: the image of a black hole. GRAVITY CENTREPIECE in black and white changes appearance depending on your point of view. The tray also moves from a...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stainless Steel

1990´s Danish Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish glass bowl by Per Lütken designed for Holmegaard / Royal Copenhagen in 1995.  
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1990s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Henry Wilkinson, English Silversmith, Sheffield, Modernist Silver Bowl on Foot
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henry Wilkinson. English silversmith, Sheffield. Modernist silver bowl on foot with handles, 1930-1940s. In very good condition. Stamped. Measures: 26 x 11 cm.
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1930s English Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Silver

Light blue bowl - Otto Zeegers
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: This is a beautiful flared bowl with sea-like patina by Otto Zeegers. Otto and his wife Margreet made ceramics sinds 1972, Otto was responsible for the form, the...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

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Earthenware

Onyx Blue Lazy Susan
Located in Stratford, CT
Lazy Susan carved from onyx stone with an unusual pattern of alternating black and white parallel lines.
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Onyx

Portuguese Modern Classical Sterling Silver Centerpiece Fruit Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Modern Classical sterling silver bowl. Faceted and curved with cased fruit and vine side handles; raised square foot. Beading. Portuguese marks. Weight: 33.5 troy ounces.
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Japanese Minimalistic LAAB Aurora Set of 4 Bowls Raku Ceramics White Green Metal
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Aurora Set Of 4 Bowls This superb set of four bowls actualizes a refined synthesis between abstract art and impeccable craftsmanship, resulting in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Pol Chambost, France, Colossal Bowl in Glazed Stonewar, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pol Chambost (1906-1983), France. Colossal bowl in glazed stoneware shaped like a leaf. Beautiful glaze in purple and light pink shades. 1940s. Measures: 60.5 x 20 cm. Height: 9 c...
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1940s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Goblet Bowl, Signed Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Goblet bowl, signed Arno Declercq Measures: 14 cm L x 14 cm W x 40 cm H 5.5” L x 5.5” W x 15.7” H Material: Iroko Wood Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art...
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2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Hilda Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hilda bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 78 cm D 41 cm H 12 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design compan...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Crystal Black Convex Bowl by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Crystal Black Convex Bowl by KA Glass is a striking masterpiece of craftsmanship, blending timeless elegance with modern artistry. Handcrafted from premium crystal glass, this bo...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Green Crystal Convex Bowl by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Crystal Convex Bowl Green by KA Glass is a stunning piece of artistry, crafted with precision and elegance from crystal glass. Its smooth, hand-sculpted surface showcases the de...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

O'Connor Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
O'Connor bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 41.5 cm D 16 cm H 9.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

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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