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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Live Edge Sycamore Maple Burl Bowl by Vlad Droz
By Vlad Droz
Located in Geneve, CH
Live Edge Sycamore Maple Burl Bowl by Vlad Droz
Unique handmade piece signed by Vlad Droz
Dimensions: 21 x 18 cm
Materials: Sycamore Maple Burl.
Vlad Droz
"An incredible variety of ...
Category
2010s Russian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sycamore
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
464-GR Golden Promise Stoneware Bowl With 22kt Gold Rim Detail by Helen Prior
By Helen Prior
Located in New Paltz, NY
464-GR Hand Crafted Golden Promise Stoneware Bowl With 22kt Gold Rim Detail by Helen Prior
A delicate hand-crafted bowl, organic in shape with a torn clay edge in natural speckled...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
1980s Sculptural Glass Shell Footed Dish
By Blenko Glass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Sculptural Glass Shell Dish footed.
In the style of Blenko Glass Company.
No label
6.75 w x 6.88 d x 2.68 h
Preowned original vintage condition
See all images please.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
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
SITIERA Decorative Wood Bowl with Stainless Steel Details by ANDEAN, In Stock
Located in Quito, EC
Decorative lathed solid seike wood bowl, with bronze or stainless steel details.
Drawing inspiration from the sacral and baroque motifs of Quito, as well as Ecuador’s highest and do...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Ceramic Bowl by Berndt Friberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and unique organic shaped footed ceramic bowl in hues of blue, green and brown by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg. Incised Friberg signature, 1974 and Gustavsburg studio hand ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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 Cross P...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
Contemporary Footed Handmade Ceramic Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern footed stoneware bowl. Finished with a soft, white glaze.
Karina Vieira is a Brooklyn-based ceramicist focusing on handbuilt vessels.
Her work references various styles...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carter Acrylic Bowl Brushed Platinum Large
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Inspired by the mixed metals of the Studio 54 logo, Carter is a bowl to capture the attention of anyone who loves the night life. Hang up your Halston outfit and place your Elsa Pere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Platinum
Birch Onion Skin Burl Bowl by Vlad Droz
By Vlad Droz
Located in Geneve, CH
Birch Onion Skin Burl Bowl by Vlad Droz
Unique handmade piece signed by Vlad Droz
Dimensions: D 17 x H 6 cm
Materials: Ash.
Vlad Droz
"An incredible variety of forms of living crea...
Category
2010s Russian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ash
Brazilian Modern Sculptural Resin Bowl. 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modern sculptural carved resin bowl, 1980s. Signed by artist with detailing on the front side.
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
Sycamore Maple Burl Bowl by Vlad Droz
By Vlad Droz
Located in Geneve, CH
Sycamore Maple Burl Bowl by Vlad Droz
Unique handmade piece signed by Vlad Droz
Dimensions: W 19 x H 17 cm
Materials: Sycamore maple burl. Live edge, dyed.
Vlad Droz
"An incredible ...
Category
2010s Russian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Burl, Oak
Spalted Birch Onion Skin Burl Bowl by Vlad Droz
By Vlad Droz
Located in Geneve, CH
Spalted Birch Onion Skin Burl Bowl by Vlad Droz
Unique handmade piece signed by Vlad Droz
Dimensions: D 32 x H 20 cm
Materials: Spalted birch “onion skin” burl.
Vlad Droz
"An incred...
Category
2010s Russian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Burl
Glazed Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small elegant glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The well-balanced form is hand built and shows just a slight irr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Sycamore Maple Burl Bowl by Vlad Droz
By Vlad Droz
Located in Geneve, CH
Sycamore Maple Burl Bowl by Vlad Droz
Unique handmade piece signed by Vlad Droz
Dimensions: D 19 x H 10 cm
Materials: Sycamore maple burl.
Live edge, dyed.
Vlad Droz
"An incredible ...
Category
2010s Russian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Burl
Anja Kjær for Royal Copenhagen Crystal Bowl
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Anja Kjær For Royal Copenhagen Crystal Bowl, deep blue color changes in the light. In very good original condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
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!
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rattan
Stunning Georg Jensen Brushed Stainless Steel Bowl Denmark Scandinavian Modern
By Georg Jensen
Located in Draper, UT
Organic modern mid century bowl by artist Georg Jensen. The brushed stainless steel curved design reflects light in the most stunning way. Made in Denmark. The shape is inspired b...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Casa Bowl
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Bowl in White
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal large bowl created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own workshop. Hand-sculpted ceramic with a textured finish in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
1993 Georg Jensen Denmark Sculptural Dish Stainless Steel Please Pass Me Bowl
By Georg Jensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1993 Georg Jensen Denmark Sculptural Dish Stainless Steel Please Pass Me Bowl
Made in Denmark.
Stamped Georg Jensen at the bottom.
Unique design.
1.75 tall x 8.5 w x 5.5 d
Preowned o...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair Signed Barovier & Toso Murano 'Primavera' Bowls
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Signed Barovier & Toso Murano 'Primavera' Bowls*
Primavera Murano glass designed by Ercole Barovier and produced by Barovier & Toso, 1980s
Each one signed Barovier & Toso Mura...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Frosted Studio Glass Bowl - Signed Davidson - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage frosted studio glass bowl - signed Davidson - acid etched signature on the base - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - minor base rim chips - surface scratches ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Plane Bowl by Vlad Droz
By Vlad Droz
Located in Geneve, CH
Plane Bowl by Vlad Droz
Unique handmade piece signed by Vlad Droz
Dimensions: D 40 x H 12.5 cm
Materials: Plane.
Natural dye, tree mushroom - chaga, Inonotus obliquus.
Vlad Droz
"An...
Category
2010s Russian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Trivoli Centrepiece by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Trivoli Centrepiece by Ivan Colominas
Dimensions: 37 x 14.5 cm
Materials: Travertine Marble, Emperador Dark Marble.
TIVOLI COLLECTION:
TIVOLI, a picturesque city situated on the we...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Boule Brass Bowl by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Shiny, sexy and well rounded, Boule has a delightfully old-school ’70s appeal that suggests a little dancefloor attitude in its step.
Bestow your bling in its attractive shallow dom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Talayot Black Marble Carved Large Bowl
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Large bowl with spinning effect in carved Veneciano white marble. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Menhir White Marble Carved Bowl
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Bowl in carved Veneciano white marble. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 addi...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Samaia Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Samaia Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 29 x W 27 x H 12 cm.
Materials: Raw white clay.
Hand-built one of a kind, bold sculptural tableware piece, which co...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
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.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx
Murano Barbini Blown Glass Pink & Purple Large Shell Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
Large statement making Murano Barbini blown glass shell bowl. Pink/ purple/clear blown glass. No makers mark or signature.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
New Modern Fruit Bowl in Black Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
Inside Out Fruit Bowl in black Marquinia marble, designed by the internationally renowned designer Karen Chekerdjian - it is available also in other colours.
It is part of the Inside...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
New Modern Fruit Bowl in Red Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
Inside Out Fruit Bowl in red Levanto marble, designed by the internationally renowned designer Karen Chekerdjian - it is available also in other colours.
It is part of the Inside Out...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Hermes, Paris - Silver & Gold Plated Vase / Beaker / Desk Cup
By Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this stunning small vase / beaker / cup is perfect for a small bouquet, pens on a desk-top or perhaps cosmetic brushes on a dressing table; or simply enjoy it's modernis...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Contemporary Decorative Handmade Crystal Bowl by Ghiró Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
This decorative bowl was entirely made by working the crystal by hand. Every step - bending, grinding, polishing - has been taken care of down to the smallest detail
Initially the cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Mid 20th Century French Art Crystal Large Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a mid century French Art Crystal Centerpiece. It depicts an elongated mantraya like shaped clear crystal vase/bowl with dark pink borders.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Blue and White Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A blue and white art glass bowl with copper colored shimmer in the Italian Murano style, oval in shape, circa late-20th century. Great as a standalone piece on a cocktail table, shel...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Quarry Bowl in Brass by CuratedKravet
Located in Woodbury, NY
A brass or aluminum pinched bowl detailed with a matte gold or silver interior and an antiqued exterior finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Mod Ceramichrome California Pottery Bowl Pinched Top
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Modern Magenta Ceramichrome California Pottery Bowl Pinched Top – Retro Chic Home Decor.
Dimensions: 7.5” width x 5” height
Condition: This bowl exhibits typical signs of vintage w...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemello Murano Vase Topaz
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
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
Edi Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Edi Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 12 x W 22 x H 20 cm.
Materials: Raw black clay.
Each piece is one of a kind, due to its free hand-building process. Po...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Ghidini 1961 Perished Large Bowl in Gold-Plated Stainless Steel by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Large bowl in openwork steel. After having visited the Museum of Natural History in New York, Studio Job created a neo-gothic pattern of dancing human and animal skeletons...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Glazed Porcelain Bowl No. 202003 by Chris Gustin
By Chris Gustin
Located in New York, NY
Glazed porcelain. Unique, wood-fired bowl with dimpled surfaces. Unsigned.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
1980s English Silver Plated Decorative Hand-Hammered Serving or Display Bowl
Located in London, GB
1980s English modernist silver-plated decorative serving or display bowl with an interesting simple 'eye' design incised around the outside. The slight conical base has a vertical in...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Samaia Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Samaia Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: D 29 x W 27 x H 12 cm.
Materials: Raw clay.
Hand-built one of a kind, bold sculptural tableware piece, which could be...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Vintage Malachite Bowl With Brass Rim
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage malachite decorative bowl is from the 70's. It has the brass trim surround. Great desk accessory or ring bowl.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Contemporary Ceramic Dinind Set
Located in Geneve, CH
Tea pot n°1– Diameter 16 x height 18cm
Tea cup n°2– Diameter 10.5 x height 13.8 cm
Coffee cup n°3– Diameter 10.5 x height 13.4 cm
Milk jug n°4– Diameter 6.7 x height 8.6cm
Sugar ...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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 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
Italian modern Decorative bowl in green light blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Decorative bowl in green light blue Murano glass by Venini, 1990s
Decorative bowl with a round base in light blue aqua-green Murano glass. Perfect as a centerpiece or ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Arne Bang, c. 1930
By Arne Bang
Located in New York City, NY
Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Arne Bang, Denmark, c. 1930
This modern, geometric bowl is a beautiful example of Arne Bang's design sensibility and glazing expertise. The contrast between...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
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
Italian modern Hexagonal burgundy Murano glass vase by i Sommersi series, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Hexagonal burgundy Murano glass vase by i Sommersi series, 1970s
Fantastic and vintage hexagonal base vase entirely in thick Murano glas...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian modern round vase in green and white Murano glass by Venini 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round vase in green and white Murano glass by Venini 1990s
Vintage and fantastic vase with round base, in textured green Murano glass. In the upper part it has a round...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian modern Decorative bowl in transparent yellow Murano glass by Venini 1990
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Decorative bowl in transparent yellow Murano glass by Venini, 1990s
Decorative bowl with a round base in transparent yellow Murano glass. Perfect as a centerpiece or p...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian modern Round vase in red and blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Round vase in red and blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
Fantastic and vintage round base vase in blue Murano glass, textured with rhombuses. In the upper part it has a...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Christian Dior Home Lucite and Rattan Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning centerpiece basket or decorative bowl was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1970s. The geometric shape has a brass gallery and genuine rattan or wi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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