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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Signed Paolo De Poli Italian (Rame Smaltato) Modernist Enamel on Copper Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine large modernist bowl. In copper and enamel. By Paolo de Poli. the world-renowned Italian enameller and painter. The interior decorated in black and red enamels and the exte...
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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Gaetano Pesce "Half Ball Medium" Bowl, Del Pesce Edition for Meritalia, 2000's
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Discover the captivating allure of Gaetano Pesce's "Half Ball Medium" Bowl, a remarkable piece from the Del Pesce Edition for Meritalia, dating back to the 2000s. Crafted with metic...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Vintage Emilia Castillo Bowl With Rope & Malachite Accents, Mexico 1990's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite Vintage Emilia Castillo Bowl with Rope & Malachite Accents, originating from Mexico in the 1990s. The piece was made in Taxco mexico by sk...
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1990s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Malachite, Silver Plate, Copper

Vivika and Otto Heino ceramic/pottery bowl , signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful blue center bowl by the well known couple Vivika and Otto Heino .
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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Black Handmade Small Resin Pedestal Tray by Baron y Vicario
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A unique resin tray for keys, jewelry or just decor This small resin tray has 2 pedestal feet and is a great way to store keys, jewelry, candles, or just show off as a decorative item in your home. Pair it with our other resin pieces in a group of 3 to create levels, or display it alone. It works great on a bookcase, a shelf, or on a coffee table or side table. Put it next to the door to keep your keys, or on your vanity table to showcase your favorite statement jewelry. The unique black matte color works great in a modern, minimalist, or industrial home decor style. The matte black finish and natural design is reminiscent of pre-columbian pottery and is a unique and striking addition to any home. Ultimately you can use it however you like. There are no rules! About the Artisans We're honored to be partnering with renown Mexican designer Raul Cerda! Founded in 2013, Studio Cerda is a creative studio dedicated to industrial design, architecture and interior design. With an honest and pure design vision, his work focuses on solid materials and simple geometries. The Baron y Vicario...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Grant Macdonald - Sterling Silver, Silver Gilt & Amethyst Rose Bowl - 1984
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1984 by Grant Macdonald, this wonderful, Sterling Silver Rose Bowl, features a gilt removable top with an inset Amethyst cryst...
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1980s English Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

1990s Studio Art Glass Bowl Sculptural Pedestal Dish
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.
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1990s Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Silver-Plate Bowl with Bird Detail on Volcanic Rock baseby Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your dining experience with this exquisite Silver-Plate Bowl with Bird Detail on a Volcanic Rock Bowl by Emilia Castillo. The piece is hand crafted in Taxco Gerrero in the E...
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Early 2000s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Silver Plate

Travertine Cylinder Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine vases ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

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Travertine

Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine vases ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

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Travertine

Italian Bonbon Striped Glass Dish/Bowl in red and blue from Murano, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Italian Bonbon Striped Glass Dish/Bowl in red and blue from Murano, 1960s Crafted with intricate detail, this decorative striped glass bowl is perfe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Materials

Ash

Rare Piero Figura for Atena Pewter Glass Lined Crown Dog Bowl - Dog Bone Motif
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Piero Figura for Atena dog bowl, this signed pewter with glass lined upside down crown, having a dog bone motif rests on ball feet. Wonderful warm patina to the pewter, wash it...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pewter

Modernist 50's Krenit Bowl Herbert Krenchel Orange Enamel & Black Denmark BIG!
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful early modernist large Krenit bowl designed by Danish designer Herbert Krenchel and dates from the 1950's. Made in Denmark and is signed on the bottom. The bowl has an orang...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Enamel

Marble Mortar, France, 19th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Marble Mortar, France, 19th Century
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Silver and Vellum Bowl in the Manner of Aldo Tura, Italy, c. 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Silver and Vellum Bowl in the Manner of Aldo Tura, Italy, c. 1960
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

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

Materials

Travertine

Elongated Green and Blue Enamel Dish
Located in New York, NY
Elongated green and blue enamel dish. Condition: Excellent, minor wear consistent with age and use. Width: 20.5” Depth: 3.5” Height: 3”
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Enamel

ELLIPSES Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Pieces Included: Made in Italy Spoon, Footed Bow, Lid Bowl The Ellipses footed crystal bowl is a handcrafted, multifunctional centerpiece th...
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2010s Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

French Ceramic Bowl
Located in Austin, TX
Ceramic vase / bowl from France with a cream glaze exterior and gold interior. We were drawn to the unique design – scalloped opening and stylized wave cutouts.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Sven Palmqvist Kraka Glass Bowl for Orrefors
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sven Palmqvist, 1906-1984 A vintage art glass bowl of the Kraka (fishnet) series designed by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors Sweden in 1950's. Clear crystal, blue and amber glass with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Contemporary Crystal Lotus Leaf Bowl by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus leaf bowl Crystal Hand carved Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
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2010s Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Vintage 1960s E.O Brody Co Emerald Green Pressed Glass Candy / Compote Dish
Located in East Quogue, NY
Rich emerald green mid-century modern E. O. Brody Co. pressed Glass Candy / Compote Dish with thick Dutch Floral tulip and leaf pattern and ruffle rim. Made in Cleveland, Ohio, Model...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Green Atoll Art Glass Bowl by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thick and heavy conical art glass bowl from Kosta Boda in Sweden. It was designed by Anna Ehrner in the mid 1980s. The bowl is called Atoll and it features swirl-work to the inside o...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Set/5 Ceramic Vases & Bowl, Green, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Vases and Bowl, White & Green, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes four waterproof ceramic vases...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

XL Footed Resin Bowl Centerpiece in White and Pearl by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
An elegant XL round bowl that is supported by four half spheres that make a fun, bold and unique piece great for holding fruit, plants and specially everyone's attention. You can hav...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Resin

Elio Schiavon (1925-2004), Italy. Unique ceramic bowl with blue glass inlay.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elio Schiavon (1925-2004), Italy. Unique ceramic bowl with blue glass inlay at the bottom. Glaze in green and turquoise tones. With the motif of a face. Approximately from the 1970s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

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

Materials

Bronze

1980s Royal Copenhagen Crystal Bowl
Located in Bergen, NO
Royal Copenhagen crystal bowl from the 1980s. Designed by renowned artist Per Lutken titled Musling (Clam). Stunning crystal bowl in the form of a mass of clam shells. Textured on th...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Bowl, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowl, large quartz points by Aver Dimensions: D 23 x H 10 cm. Materials: quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Quartz, Steel

European studio ceramic artist. Unique ceramic bowl with brown glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European studio ceramic artist. Unique ceramic bowl with brown glaze. From around the 1970s. Signed FHK. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Length 19.0 cm x Width 17.0 cm x Height 3.2...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Bubble Bowl in Marbled Dark Green Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in dark green & white marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designe...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Resin

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

Materials

Crystal

Set of 2 Cross Pots by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Cross Pots by Arno Declercq Measures: Small 13 cm L x 13 cm W x 15 cm H 5” L x 5” W x 5.9” H Large 21 cm L x 21 cm W x 18 cm H 8.2" L x 8.2” W x 7" H Material: Belgian oak ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Resin Vase White Gold Leaf Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Resin Decorative Vase White Gold Leaf, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful decorative vase is lacquered in white cotton lac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set/3 Vases, Ceramic Vases, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nebula Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes three waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displayed to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Resin Vase White Gold Leaf Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Resin Decorative Vase White Gold Leaf, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful decorative vase is lacquered in white cotton lac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bowl Vessel Solid Block Imperial Grey Emperador Marble Contemporary Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Elegant and light, it seems to drift through the placid waters of the lagoon". Gondola, set of two elegant bowls in different sizes, hand-sculpted from a solid block...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Imperial Green Marble Handmade Italy Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural bowl carved by hand from a solid block of Imperial Green. Bowl dimensions: L 59 x W 34 x H 6 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite. Limited ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Onyx

Monumental Hand Thrown Glazed Terracotta Bowl Centerpiece
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning and monumental hand thrown and glazed terracotta bowl in shades of cerulean and lapis blues, hand made in the New Orleans studio of Alex and Cindy Williams. Award-winning...
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1990s American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Terracotta

1980s Villeroy & Boch Germany Art Glass Sculptural Bowl Cut Crystal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Modern Villeroy Boch Cut Crystal Art Glass Bowl 3.75 h x 7.25 Sculptural modernism250 Preowned original vintage condition See images listed.
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Late 20th Century German Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

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

Materials

Onyx

Decorative Bowl Vase Centerpiece Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Azul Macaubas. Polished finishing. Dimensions: Big L 56, W 27, H 12 cm. Also available: Medium L 45, W 22, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Quartz

Titicaca Porcelain Vase, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Titicaca porcelain vase was originally designed by Matteo Thun in 1982, winks an eye to the largest lake in South America, its design follows a line of experimentation with a dis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

LIA Square Brass and Black Steel Valet Tray by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This handsome 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" round brass top with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal, Brass, Steel

Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl in purple glass. Approx. 1960s/1970
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl in purple glass. Approximately from the 1960s/1970s. In good condition with an internal crack from production. Dimensions: H 4.5 cm x D 10.0 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Sculpture White Calacatta Marble Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Calacatta marble. Bowl dimensions: Big L 65 x W 13 x H 11 cm, also available: Small L 55 x W 12 x H 9.5 cm. Available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Sculpture in Imperial Grey Marble Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Imperial Grey marble. Bowl dimensions: Small L 55, W 12, H 9.5 cm, also available: Large L 65, W 13, H 11 cm. Availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Marble Bowl Centerpiece Decorative Vase in White Calacatta Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Calacatta marble. Velvet finishing. Dimensions: Medium L 45, W 22, H 10 cm. Also available: Big L 56, W 27, H 12 cm, small L 35, W 17, H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Green Marble Catchall
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a unique marble with striking veining, this elegant and functional piece is accented with tones of black, jade, grey and ivory.
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2010s Canadian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Bone Extra Large Bowl in Brass by Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
The extra large bone bowl is part of a series of sculptural artefacts cast in solid brass with a matte finish bearing a bone-like quality. Bone bowls can be displayed on their own as...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Peter Voulkos American Studio Pottery Faces Tea Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning vintage American Studio Pottery tea bowl decorated with Expressionist faces by Peter Voulkos. The stoneware tea bowl stands on a narrow rounded unglazed foot with a rounde...
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20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Vase Burano Multifaceted, Muranese Glass, Clear Gray Color, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Deep focus on craftsmanship and made in Italy are emphasized by Muranese glass that characterizes several new products. The oldest handmade ability worldwide known is nowadays one of...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Coppetta Carnevale Glass Bowl in Green by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass bowl in green with geometric textured surface. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

A Fine 20th Century Glazed Ceramic Bowl.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A fine 20th century glazed ceramic bowl. 20th century glazed ceramic bowl, contemporary work, unsigned, very decorative.   H: 8.5cm, W: 41cm, D: 41cm
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20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Disk Tray Large Black by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Disk tray large black by Arno Declercq. Dimensions: D43 x W43 x H9 cm. Meterials: burned and waxed Oak. Signed by Arno Declercq. Arno Declercq Belgia...
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2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Oak

Ceramic Plate by Sergio Bollagisio, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Flat Studio ceramic bowl by Sergio Bollagisio with stylized bamboo decoration on the mirror. The bowl is double-walled and slightly wavy, giving it a weightless overall impression.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

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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