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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 American Studio Hand-Carved Wooden Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this signed American studio hand-carved bowl featuring original finish, beautifully figured grain, organic egg-shaped form, rich warm tone, and artist's sig...
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Vallauris, France, Three Ceramic Bowls in Brightly Colored Glazes
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vallauris, France, three ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes in red, yellow and green on a dark base. 1960/70s. Marked. In excellent condition. Measuring: L 20.0 x W 14.0 x ...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

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

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Enamel

UNISM - Large Tray - Aged Brass
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Bacan Vase Murano Glass Steel Grey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Bacan is a vase from the Laguna Collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2022. Characterised by generous forms with upper folded edges, Bacan — which name...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Venini Murrine Romane Multicolor Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Murrine Romane bowl in multicolor by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. These Murrine are called “roman” due to their graphic signs and because they...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Contemporary Round Disk Tray Natural Brown Walnut Large by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Disk Tray African walnut large by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D43 x W43 x H9 cm Meterials: African walnut Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer w...
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2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Walnut

Large Ceramic Leaf Bowl with Banded Glaze by John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large stoneware glazed bowl in a rare leaf form by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa last quarter of the 20th century. The impressive, oversized bowl features a dis...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Bowl Battuto in Emerald Green Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The captivating allure of this Murano bowl lies in its masterful application of the Battuto technique, a traditional Venetian method of glassmaking that creates a unique interplay of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Ceramic Centerpiece Vessel in Sculptural Form Warren Mackenzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine studio ceramic vessel with exceptional sculptural form by American potter Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). In a barrel shape with slightly concaved wall, the centerpiece sta...
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Limited Edition Rectangular Neutral Beige Travertine Block Tray by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Block Tray by Henry Wilson Limited Edition of 50 Dimensions. W 30 x D 18 x H 7 cm Materials: Classico travertine. Available in Classico travertine and Persian Brown marbl...
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2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Travertine

San Diego California Design Hand Turned Mesquite Wood Art Bowl by Sally Ault
Located in San Diego, CA
Expertly crafted Mesquite wood turned bowl by San Diego artist/craftsman Sally Ault. Signed on the underside. Wonderful shape and form. The natural wood...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Wood

1988 Pyramid Modern Glass Art Bowl John Seitz
By John Seitz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1988 Dramatically Sharp Modern glass art bowl John Seitz Pyramid Triangle Art Form Measures: Large 4.38 tall x 11.78 each side Smaller 3.25 tall x 9.5 ...
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1980s Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Bowl for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Bowl for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
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20th Century German Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Arno Declercq Black Belgian Oak and Burned Steel Large Babel Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Arno Declercq’s works are monumental and ethno-graphic pieces of art. Objects with a strong identity influenced by his passion for brutalism and tribal art, each piece has a function...
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2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Oak

Murano, Italy. Millefiori art glass bowl. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. A millefiori art glass bowl. From the 1970s. Red, yellow, and blue tones. In perfect condition. Dimensions: L 15.8 cm x W 11.5 cm x...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Contemporary Retangular Deep Brown Marble Block Tray by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Persian Brown Block Tray by Henry Wilson Limited Edition of 50 Dimensions. W 30 x D 18 x H 7 cm Materials: Persian Brown marble. Available in Classico travertine and Persian Brown m...
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2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Travertine

Ward Bennett bowl/ Vide - Poche clear glass for Tiffany Co .Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Vide-poche , Bowl by the well known designer Ward Bennett .
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Roman Travertine Bowl by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bowl designed by Le Lampade and made in Italy. 10 available.   
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Travertine

Talayot Black Marble Carved Large Bowl
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...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

2017 Handcrafted Rosewood Three Bowl Set signed ADW
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Hand crafted Wood Decorative Set of Three Rosewood Bowls artist signed 1 6.5 diameter x 1.75 2 medium -5.25 diameter x 1.75 tall 3 small 4 diameter x 1.75 h Original unrestored Revie...
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2010s Modern Decorative Bowls

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Rosewood

Mexican 925 Sterling Large Swan Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A silver swan bowl centerpiece that has a long stylized neck and its bowl body is decorated with a garland of repousse scrolls. The centerpiece sits i...
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20th Century Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Alexandra Von Furstenberg Acrylic Luxe Bowl in Red
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of modern glamour to your space with this stunning Acrylic Luxe Bowl in Red by renowned designer Alexandra Von Furstenberg. Expertly crafted from premium, high-gloss acry...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Alexandra Von Furstenberg Acrylic Tulip Nut N Bowl Extra Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a vibrant touch to your home with this Alexandra Von Furstenberg high-quality acrylic decorative bowl, designed to bring modern elegance to any space. Whether placed on a kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Contemporary Darken Bronze Vide Poche Rond by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Vide Poche Rond by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 13 x H 4 cm Materials: Bronze Discard your day at the door. Your Vide Poche is designed with your loose-pocket items in mind – think ...
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2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Alexandra Von Furstenberg Acrylic Round Infinity Bowl in Red Extra Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Extra Large Infinity Bowl in Red by Alexandra Von Furstenberg is a bold statement in modern design. Whether used as a striking centerpiece, or refined serving piece, this high-qu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Battuti/Canoe Bowl in Aquamarine Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It reveals itself like a shell gaping open, in tones of crystal, aquamarine and shaded pink Alexandrite. Its translucent appearance is the result of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Red Travertine Tray by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Red round travertine tray by Le Lampade. Made in Italy This item can be also custom made.
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Travertine

Alexandra Von Furstenberg Acrylic Red Nut N Bowl Extra Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a vibrant touch to your home with this Alexandra Von Furstenberg high-quality acrylic decorative bowl, designed to bring modern elegance to any space. Whether placed on a kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Modernist design sterling silver bowl by Bryan Laurence Illsley made in 1992
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1992, this sterling silver bowl is the work of British artist-silversmith Bryan Laurence Illsley, known for his sculptural approach to functional forms. The p...
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1990s English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Ikora Silver Plated Bowl by WMF
Located in London, GB
A 1930s "Ikora" silver plated dish by by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik AG (WMF) of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. With WMF IKORA mark to foot. In untouched condition, silver ...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Decorative Bowls

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Silver Plate

Ikora Silver Plated Bowl by WMF
Ikora Silver Plated Bowl by WMF
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A deep stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A deep stoneware bowl with a brown hairsfur glaze. Incised R, 3 crowns, SWEDEN, GN, ARP.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Alexandra Von Furstenberg Acrylic Round Infinity Bowl in Ruby Extra Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Extra Large Infinity Bowl in Ruby by Alexandra Von Furstenberg is a bold statement in modern design. Whether used as a striking centerpiece, or refined serving piece, this high-q...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Eli Keller, Sweden, Unique Bowl in Glazed Stoneware, Japanese Style
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eli Keller (b. 1942), Sweden. Unique bowl in glazed stoneware. Japanese style. 21st Century. Measures: 18.5 x 8.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Contemporary Light Beige Travertine Block Big Poche Rond by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Block Big Poche Rond by Henry Wilson Dimensions. W 35 x D 35 x H 7 cm Materials: Classico travertine. Available in Classico travertine, Black travertine, and Calacatta ma...
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2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Travertine

21st Century Karim Rashid Coppa Bowl Transparent Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Coppa bowl transparent Murano glass various colors. Designed by Karim Rashid, Coppa is a small glass container with round, sinuous, markedly colored shapes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Waterford Cut Crystal Serving Dish Bowl
Located in Countryside, IL
Waterford Cut Crystal Serving Dish Bowl This serving dish measures: 13.5 wide x 9.75 deep x 4.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much deta...
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Early 2000s Northern Irish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Wooden Bowl from Papua New Guinea
Located in Roma, IT
Its elongated oval shape recalls that of a canoe, it has two carved handles shaped like stylized animals. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwo...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Alexandra Von Furstenberg Acrylic Lagoon Nut N Bowl Extra Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a vibrant touch to your home with this Alexandra Von Furstenberg high-quality acrylic decorative bowl, designed to bring modern elegance to any space. Whether placed on a kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

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

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Ceramic

Lucie Rie, Austrian-born British ceramist. Large modernist bowl in stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lucie Rie (b. 1902, d. 1995), Austrian-born British ceramist. Large modernist bowl in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in light earth tones. Own workshop, approx. 1970. Measures:...
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1970s British Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Elchinger, France. Two ceramic bowls with light-toned glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elchinger, France. Two ceramic bowls with light-toned glaze. Hand-decorated. Spiral-shaped decoration. Ca. 1960. Marked. In excellent condition with natural craquelure. Dimensions: D...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

John Ward, Stoneware Bowl, with Wide Flanged Rim, British Studio Ceramics
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
JOHN WARD (BRITISH 1938-2023) Stoneware Bowl with Wide Flanged Rim dark glazes with striped design impressed JW seal 36cm diameter, 13.5cm high Condition appears excellent, with no d...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

21st Century Karim Rashid Small Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle small bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Petalo Large Vase Amber
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo large vase 3 petals, Murano glass. Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shapes that resembl...
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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 White Platinum
Located in Faenza, IT
LAURA CROWN Centerpiece bowl in ceramic, made on the wheel and hand painted. The inside of the crown is entirely hand-painted in platinum, while the outside is in white majolica embe...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Onyx Brown Lazy Susan
Located in Stratford, CT
Lazy Susan hand-carved from onyx stone. A curved pattern with shades of brown and white are evidence of what nature can produce over thousands of years.
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Onyx

Modern Serving Tray Ash Veneer 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 u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls

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Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemella 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, Beige and Pearl by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Resin

Scandinavian Modernist Faceted Translucent Glass Bowl Signed Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This refined modernist bowl was realized in Sweden by the renowned maker Orrefors. It features an octagonal mouth and undulating curved faceted sides in translucent glass...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Mascareta Vase Murano Glass Crystal
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Mascareta is a vase from the Laguna Collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2022. Characterised by generous forms with upper folded edges and a thick cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Aluminium Vide Poche Square by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminium Vide Poche Square by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 18 x D 18 x H 4 cm Materials: Aluminium Discard your day at the door. Your Vide Poche is designed with your loose-pocket i...
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2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Aluminum

Juniper Vessel by Brian Chaaban
Located in London, GB
The Juniper Vessel presents a perfect harmony of rustic elegance and modern functionality. Inspired by the serene landscapes of mountain ranges, this vessel sink brings natural sophi...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

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

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Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic Tea Bowl with Abstract Strokes by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The well-balanced form is hand built and shows slight irregularity, further ac...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Contemporary Gold Bronze Dish Vide Poche Square by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Vide Poche Square by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 18 x D 18 x H 4 cm Materials: Bronze The Vide Poche is designed with your loose-pocket items in mind, think keys, change and p...
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2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

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

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Crystal

Washbasin S11 Sink by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Washbasin S10 Sink by Okurayama One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 44,5 x W 79,8 x H 13 cm. Material: Daté Kan Stone. The Daté Kan Stone is a rare stone that...
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2010s Japanese Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stone

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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