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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
to
123
826
293
72
1
292
898
6
84
153
1
2
1
13
41
29
36
32
3,338
1,191
863
626
281
172
111
101
77
68
42
38
33
26
22
20
12
7
322
289
285
254
145
598
406
752
444
218
157
77
Height
to
Width
to
1,191
690
917
70
31
28
24
24
Style: Modern
White Small Centerpiece Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
White small centerpiece Kubus bowl by Lassen
Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 7 cm
Materials: Metal
Weight: 1.35 Kg
The dictionary definition is “...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Dear Sonia Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dear Sonia bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 36 cm D 30 cm H 7 cm.
Materials: Polished Bronze + Onyx Transluced Marbled
Fakasaka is a design company focused on production...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Talon A4 Desk Tray by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Talon A4 desk tray by Madheke
Dimensions: D 25 x W 33.7 x H 1.5 cm.
Materials: Leather, carbon fiber.
A desk should not be a place of disarray and clutter, with the TALON A4 Tra...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Leather, Carbon Fiber
The Green Marble Flower Pot by Flétta
Located in Geneve, CH
The Green marble flower pot by Flétta
Dimensions: 40 x 20 cm
Materials: green marble
Trophy is a collection of tables, lights, flowerpots and sh...
Category
2010s Icelandic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Black Large Centerpiece Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black large centerpiece Kubus bowl by Lassen
Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 11.50 cm
Materials: metal
Weight: 3 Kg
The dictionary definition is “an object occupying a central, e...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Hakou D Trays by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Hakou D trays by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 60 × 26 × 9 cm
Materials: glass and iron
Colours: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal base
All the poetry, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Iron
Mould for Bowl by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Mould for bowl by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique piece
Materials: MDF
Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 6 cm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London.
Theodora is...
Category
2010s English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Sandalwood
Unique Stoneware Vessel by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique stoneware vessel by Mary Brogger
Unique piece. Signed with artist’s stamp.
Dimensions: D 33 x W 13 x H 20.5 cm.
Materials: Stoneware, glazed interior.
Mary Brogger is ...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Gold and Black Short Vase by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold and black short vase by WL Ceramics
Designer: Norman Trapman
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: H23 x 11 cm
Also available in different colors and ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Pink Hakou a Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Hakou Aatray by Mason Editions
Dimensions: 39 × 32 × 11 cm
Materials: glass and iron
Colours: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal base
All the poetry, deli...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Set of 2 Gold and Black Short and Tall Vases by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 gold and black short and tall vases by WL Ceramics
Designer: Norman Trapman
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: H48 x Ø13 cm (Tall vase), H23 x Ø11 cm ( Short vase).
Also...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Cherry and Blue Porcelain Vase by Wl Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Cherry and blue porcelain vase by WL Ceramics
Designer: Norman Trapman
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: H 26 x 18 cm
Also available in different colors and shapes
At WL CERA...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Gold and Black Tall Vase by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold and black tall vase by WL Ceramics.
Designer: Norman Trapman
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: H 48 x Ø 13 cm
Also available in different colors and shapes
At WL CERAMIC...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Orange and Cherry Vases by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Orange and Cherry vases by WL Ceramics - WL-20219
Designer: Norman Trapman
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: H37 x Ø12 cm
Also available in different colors and shapes....
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
White Sienna Bowl/Vase by Studio Laf
Located in Geneve, CH
White Sienna bowl/vase by Studio Laf
Dimensions: W 15.5 x H 30 cm
Materials: Metal, brass
Also available: Two different metal colors: White, and black
The harmony between the e...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dear Celia Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dear Celia bowl by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 36 cm D 30 cm H 7 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, li...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
White Large Centerpiece Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
White large centerpiece Kubus bowl by Lassen
Dimensions: d 23 x w 23 x h 11.50 cm
Materials: Metal
Weight: 3 Kg
The dictionary definition is “an object occupying a central, e...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Brook Bowl/Vase by Studio Laf
Located in Geneve, CH
Brook bowl/vase by Studio Laf
Dimensions: W: 13 cm Height: 14 cm R: 12 cm
Materials: Brass, marble.
Brook, which has two functions as flowerpot and appetizer bowl...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble, Brass
Candle Holder, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Candle holder, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Dimensions: D 14 x H 28 cm
Materials: Quartz, Steel, Polyvinyl chloride, Resin.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Quartz, Steel
Black Small Centerpiece Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black small centerpiece Kubus bowl by Lassen
Dimensions: d 14 x w 14 x h 7 cm
Materials: Metal
Weight: 1.35 Kg
The dictionary definition is “...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Cool Grey Large Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Cool grey large Kubus bowl by Lassen
Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 23 cm
Materials: metal
Weight: 3 Kg
Kubus Bowl is based on original sketches by Mog...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Black Small Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black small kubus bowl by Lassen
Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 14 cm
Materials: Metal
Weight: 1.35 kg
Kubus bowl is based on original sketches by Moge...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Box, Ashtray in Dark Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Box, Ashtray in Dark Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 28 x D 12 x H 10 cm
Materials: Dark bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Ratom Bowls by Turbina
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Ratom bowls by Turbina
Future archeology
Dimensions: H 18 x W 23 x D 21 cm each
Materials: Natural / White Mayolica Fired Clay, Cast Stone
Future archeology: The Object as connection and symbol to understand past and future times.
Inspired by traditional pottery and made up intersecting earth and stone through...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Cast Stone
Triple Bowl by Turbina
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple bowl by Turbina
Future archeology
Dimensions: H 4.5 x W 24 x D 14 cm
Bowl diameter 8 cm
Materials: Natural / White Mayolica Fired Clay, Stone Cast
...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Cast Stone
Tray in Polished Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Tray in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 19 x D 9 x H 2.5 cm
Materials: polished bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Box, Ashtray in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Box, ashtray in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 28 x D 12 x H 10 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Taylor Pencil Holder I by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Taylor pencil holder by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: Ø 8.5 cm H 13 cm
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production o...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Dear Celia Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dear Celia bowl by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 36 cm D 30 cm H 7 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, li...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Etta Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Etta bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 56.5 cm D 16.5 cm H 5 cm.
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Clash Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Clash bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 19.5 cm D 19.5 cm H 3.5cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lig...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Rod Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Rod bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 19.5 cm D 19.5 cm H 3.5cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Rod bowl / ashtray / centerpiece / candle holder / ca...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Cure Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Cure bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 19.5 cm D 19.5 cm H 3.5cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, ligh...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Dear Sonia Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dear Sonia bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 36 cm D 30 cm H 7 cm.
Materials: polished bronze + onyx transluced marbled
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Contemporary Light Silver Aluminum Dish Vide Poche Rond XL by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Vide Poche Rond XL by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 18 x 4 cm
Materials: Aluminum
Your Vide Poche is designed with your loose-pocket items in mind – think keys, change and ph...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Marble Block Big Poche Rond by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Block Big Poche Rond by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 7 cm
Materials: Marble
This sculptural item is handmade in Sydney Australia.
Each piece is manufactured in n...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Guatemala Thoronet Dish by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Guatemala Thoronet Dish by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 20 x D 30 x H 5 cm
Materials: Guatemala Marble
This sculptural item is handmade in Sydney Australia.
Thoronet dish, shares its...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Guatemala Thoronet Dish by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Guatemala Thoronet Dish by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 20 x D 30 x H 5 cm
Materials: Guatemala Marble
This sculptural item is handmade in Sydney Australia.
Thoronet dish, shares its...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Coupe Noire by Cica Gomez
Located in Geneve, CH
Coupe Noire by Cica Gomez
Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 11 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Usual objects. My work is first driven by the search for the line. The one ...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
382 Hand Crafted Springing Stoneware Bowl by Helen Prior
By Helen Prior
Located in New Paltz, NY
382 Hand Crafted Springing Stoneware Bowl by Helen Prior
A delicate hand-crafted bowl, organic in shape with a torn clay opening in natural speckled stoneware clay.
Part of the Cros...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
Studio-Made Carved Glass Dish by Ghiró Studio, Small
By Ghirò Studio
Located in New York, NY
Irregularly- shaped, hand carved dish with deep engravings to underside, and dark coloring infused with metallic elements. Artist-signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Studio-Made Carved Glass Dish by Ghiró Studio, Large
By Ghirò Studio
Located in New York, NY
Irregularly- shaped, hand carved dish with deep engravings to underside, and dark coloring infused with metallic elements. Artist-signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Japanese Minimalistic LAAB Moon Set of 5 Bowls Raku Ceramics Crackle White
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Moon Set Of 5 Bowls
Handcrafted of white ceramic following the ancient Japanese technique of Raku to create an elegant crackled effect, this set of five bowls will set a distinc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
382 Hand Crafted Springing Stoneware Bowl by Helen Prior
By Helen Prior
Located in New Paltz, NY
382 Hand Crafted Springing Stoneware Bowl by Helen Prior
A delicate hand-crafted bowl, organic in shape with a torn clay opening in natural speckled stoneware clay.
Part of the Cros...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
DROPS : Contemporary crystal centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
add a spectacular focal point to your dining or coffee table with this large bowl.
16 crystal spheres are bonded to the main crystal piece with special pigments that shimmer through...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Lead
Decorative Buncheong Bowl by Jason Fox
Located in Burbank, CA
Wheel Thrown Flower Stamped Buncheong bowl by Jason Fox
2 1/8" x 5 1/2"
Largely influenced by Korean Pottery, Jason pays respect to the rich history of Buncheong Ware with thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
Modern Murrine Glass Centerpiece for Cleto Munari , Italy 2018
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rectangular Modern Centerpiece bowl designed by Alessandro Mendini and Cleto Munari.
Made of 4 pointed murrina glass in the style of the great maestro Carlo Scarpa.
Limite...
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murrine
GRAVITY: Contemporary shiny stainless steel large centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
Inspired by sci-fi fantasies of bending the space-time continuum, we made this shiny, warped grid, responding to a hidden force. The pieces are ingeniously locked into place providin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
456-G Golden Promise Stoneware Big Bowl with 22kt Gold Detail by Helen Prior
By Helen Prior
Located in New Paltz, NY
Hand Built Golden Promise Stoneware big bowl With 22kt gold detail by Helen Prior
A delicate hand-crafted bowl, organic in shape with a torn clay edge in natural speckled stoneware ...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Stoneware
GRAVITY: Contemporary shiny brass and magenta centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
A cartesian grid modified by gravity: the image of a black hole.
GRAVITY CENTREPIECE in magenta and brass changes appearance depending on your point of view. The tray also moves from...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
341 Hand Crafted Gathering Stoneware Bowl by Helen Prior
By Helen Prior
Located in New Paltz, NY
341 Hand Crafted Gathering Stoneware Bowl by Helen Prior
A delicate hand-crafted bowl, organic in shape with a torn clay edge in natural speckled stoneware clay.
Part of the Cross P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
Lemon Size 8 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Made to Order Hand Made from Reclaimed Wood
Located in calgary, CA
Perfect as a feature objet d'art on your table or shelves, a catch-all for jewellery and special items, or displayed as a group for a striking centrepiece.
Each Log Bowl is unique and makes the perfect one of a kind gift.
Log Bowls...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Willow, Wood
Candy box “Sexy collection” by Gala Fernández, Italia, 2024
Located in Madrid, ES
Candy box designed by Gala Fernández and made of recycled Murano glass, using glass blowing technique.
BIO:
Gala Fernández is a multidisciplinary creator from Madrid living in Milan, with work that ranges from art and design to curating, interior and product design, graphic design and publishing. His versatility allows him to move with equal skill in art and industrial design.
With several years dedicated to teaching, Gala has also worked at Fabrica, Benetton's creative center in Treviso. He collaborates with large international firms such as Moroso and has found a creative niche in blown glass, achieving notable results with the Real Fábrica de Cristales de la Granja and the Antichi Angeli...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
464-G Hand Crafted Golden Promise Stoneware Bowl with 22kt Gold Exterior Detail
By Helen Prior
Located in New Paltz, NY
464-G Hand crafted golden promise stoneware bowl with 22kt gold exterior Detail
A delicate hand-crafted bowl, organic in shape with a torn clay edge in natural speckled stonewar...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
394 Hand Crafted Blossoming Stoneware Bowl by Helen Prior
By Helen Prior
Located in New Paltz, NY
394 hand crafted blossoming stoneware bowl by Helen Prior
A delicate hand-crafted bowl, organic in shape with a torn clay rim in natural speckled stoneware clay.
Part of the Cros...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
Ghidini 1961 Omini Medium Bowl in High Brass Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bowl in stainless steel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ghidini 1961 Omini Large Bowl in High Brass Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bowl in stainless steel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ghidini 1961 Omini Small Bowl in High Brass Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bowl in stainless steel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
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.