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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Vintage Modern Glass Bowl Gyula Budveszel Hungary 1990s
Located in Debrecen, HU
Gyula Budveszel is a Hungarian glass artist who has gained recognition in the world of glass art. His outstanding works and techniques in glassblowing are widely recognized and highl...
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1990s Hungarian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

24 Karat Gold Paper Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
The paper series embodies the idea of crumpling paper set in time. The materiality of the brass is utilized by the intricate folds and bends that not on...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold

Ceramic Footed Centrepiece by Ettore Sottsass for Bitossi
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A modern made hand turned red clay bowl by Bitossi of Italy in a design by Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007). The hand crafted piece has been finished in a two tone matte white and indigo ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Clay

White Bowl Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
White bowl Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir Unique Materials: Jesmonite Dimensions: 110 x 110 x 25 mm Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London. ...
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2010s English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Cement

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: Small L 35, W 17, H 8 cm and Big L 56, W 27...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Contemporary Tray
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary cake stand Measures: W 50, D 30, H 24 cm Plated metal coated with glossy Champagne finish From Earth, one can only see the portion of the M...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Glass or Porcelain Decorative Bowl with Shell Like Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very large Art glass or Porcelain Bowl - the design looks very much like a shell and would work nicely as a centerpiece or decorative piece on a cocktail table or console. Also a ...
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20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain, Art Glass

Handcrafted 015 Coupe by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted 015 coupe by Lovebuch Dimensions: Ø 21 x H 16 cm Materials: Sandstone, handcrafted piece. Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressive materials are shaped to create a poetry of objects that inhabit our daily lives. Sculptural ceramics...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Sandstone

Danish Designer, Bowl, Stoneware, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown-glazed stoneware bowl, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

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

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Murano Glass

Blue Sky sculpture, Jean François Reboul
Located in Paris, FR
Blue sky large cup made of concrete, pigments and paper. A “Certificate of Authenticity” is provided by the gallery. Dimensions: 23" x 12,7". Jean-François Reboul is a sculptor, b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Concrete

Small Bowl Pedestal in White Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This small pedestal stands tall as a stately centerpiece or bookshelf display. The spheres give the piece a playful and modern look, making it a perfect statement piece for any space...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Resin

Contemporary Oval Hammered Silver Dish
By William & Son
Located in London, GB
Large and elegant contemporary hammered silver table centrepiece of oval form. The silver dish or shallow bowl is hand hammered around the edg...
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Early 2000s English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Contemporary Black Bowl in Iroko Wood, Goblet Bowl by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Black Bowl in Iroko Wood, Goblet Bowl by Arno Declercq Material: Burned Iroko Wood and Oak Dimensions: Dimensions: 40 cm H x 14 cm W x 14 cm D Made by hand, in Be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Wood

White Onyx Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
White onyx Amaltea by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm Materials: Onice Bianco Also Available: different marbles. The collection is a tribute to one of Italy’s great m...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Onyx

Handcrafted Hilla 002 by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted hilla 002 by Lovebuch Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 28 cm Materials: Sandstone, handcrafted piece Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressive materials are shaped to create a poetry of objects that inhabit our daily lives. Sculptural ceramics...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Sandstone

Flexible Formed Bowl by Rino Claessens
Located in Geneve, CH
Flexible Formed Bowl by Rino Claessens Dimensions: D 25 x W 27 x H 11.5 cm. Materials: Glazed ceramic. Finish: Reflictive mirror glaze finish. Weight: ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Dining 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 ...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Contemporary Blackened Bronze Vide Poche Square by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened 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 a...
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2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Handcrafted TOTEM 001 by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted totem 001 by Lovebuch Dimensions: Ø 28 x H 20 cm Materials: Sandstone, handcrafted piece. Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressive materials are shaped to create a poetry of objects that inhabit our daily lives. Sculptural ceramics...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Sandstone

Two Black Marble Carved Bowls Set
Located in Mexico City, MX
Large and small bowl in carved Monterrey black marble. Set of 2. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Dimensions: Small: 20 D x 20 W x 10 H cm Large: 30 D x 30 W x 15 H cm. Pro...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

All'EDEN Green/Clear Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl – Elegant Artisan Piece
Located in Glendale, CA
Introducing the All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl in a captivating green and clear design. This exquisite bowl is crafted by skilled artisans, showcasing a harmonious blend o...
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2010s Central American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Murano Aqua Blue Vistosi Atelier Schlaepfer Art Glass Candle Holder for Nestle
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped candleholder, catchall, Venice, Murano, Italy, 2014. Made and signed Mu...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Burbuja Bowl in Grapefruit Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our round 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 use it a...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Resin

White Small Kubus Bowl by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
White small Kubus bowl by Lassen Dimensions: w 14 x w 14 x h 14 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 1.35 Kg Kubus bowl is based on original sketches by Moge...
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2010s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

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

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Ash

Contemporary Cake Stand
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary cake stand Measures: Diameter 30 x Height 38 cm Tray in natural colour ash veneer Base and handle in plated metal coated with glossy Pink C...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

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

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Silver

Charlie Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Charlie bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 19.5 cm D 19.5 cm H 3.5 cm. Materials: black/brown bronze. Charlie bowl / ashtray / centerpiece / candle holder / card holder F...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Contemporary Cake Stand
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary cake stand Measure: Diameter 30 x height 38 cm Tray in natural colour ash veneer Base and handle in plated metal coated with glossy Pink Co...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Pair of Favo Shelves by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of favo shelves by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 103 x 33 x H 56 cm 63 x 32 x H 48 cm Materials: Fiberglass Imperfetto lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Ema...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Fiberglass

Set of 2 Flexible Formed Vase 3 and Bowl by Rino Claessens
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Flexible Formed Vase 3 and Bowl by Rino Claessens Dimensions: Flexible Formed Bowl: D 25 x W 27 x H 11.5 cm. Flexible Formed Vase 3: D 26 x W 26 x H 16.5 cm. Materials: G...
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2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Unique Samaia Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Samaia fruit bowl by Ia Kutateladze Dimensions: 29 x 27 x H 12 cm Materials: Raw black clay IAAI / Ia Kutateladze is a Georgian multidisciplinary designer based in Berl...
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2010s German Modern Decorative Bowls

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Clay

Gerard Hofmann, French ceramicist, own workshop. Bowl with ox blood glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gerard Hofmann (1917-1965), French ceramicist, own workshop. Bowl with ox blood glaze. Handmade. Circa 1960. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: L 21.0 cm x H 5.0 cm.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Contemporary Cake Stand
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary cake stand Measures: Diameter 30, height 38 cm Plated metal-coated with glossy Champagne finish From Earth, one can only see the portion of...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal

394 Hand Crafted Blossoming Stoneware Bowl 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...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold

Hakou B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Hakou B tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 30 × 11 cm Materials: Glass and iron Colours: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal ...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Iron

Stroke Porcelain Vase 27 by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Stroke porcelain vase 27 by WL Ceramics Dimensions: H15 x D27 cm Materials: Porcelain Designer: Norman Trapman Also available in different shapes/sizes. Designed by Dutch ce...
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2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Hakou B Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Hakou B tray by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 36 × 30 × 11 cm Materials: Glass and iron Colours: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Iron

Carter Acrylic Bowl Brushed Platinum Large
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Decorative Bowls

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Platinum

Grey Hakou a Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Hakou a tray 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, delicacy ...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Iron

Handcrafted 016 Coupe by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted 016 coupe by Lovebuch Dimensions: Ø 27 x H 17 cm Materials: Sandstone, Handcrafted piece Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressive materials are shaped to create a poetry of objects that inhabit our daily lives. Sculptural ceramics...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sandstone

Handcrafted TOTEM 002 by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted TOTEM 002 by Lovebuch Dimensions: Ø 28 x H 20 cm Materials: Sandstone, handcrafted piece Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressive materials are shaped to create a poetry of objects that inhabit our daily lives. Sculptural ceramics...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Sandstone

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

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Onyx

Set of 2 Green Porcelain Vases by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 green vases by WL Ceramics Designer: Norman Trapman Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H36 x D25 cm (Green and gold), 30 x 20 cm (Green and blue). Also available in diff...
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2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemello Murano Transparent Glass Vase Ocean Blue
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

Pair of Favo Shelves by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Favo shelves by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 103 x 33 x H 56 cm 63 x 32 x H 48 cm Materials: Fiberglass Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Ema...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Fiberglass

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Olive Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A testament to Venetian mastery, this hand-blown Murano bowl in olive green is an exquisite fusion of artistry and luxury. The Battuto technique creates a sculptural, hammered textur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Set of 2 Memory Bowls, Black & Red by Cristoforo Trapani
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 2 memory bowls - black & red by Cristoforo Trapani Magnolia table collection Dimensions: 17 x 8.5 cm Materials: Rosso Levanto Also available: Black (Nero Marquinia) ...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Contemporary Ceramic Dinind Set
Located in Geneve, CH
Structure in MDF • Ash veneer with matte paint finish Base and handle in metal coated with painted ash veneer Available in 3 colors (Indigo Blue, Black or Red) Named after the Jap...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Peach Bowl Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Peach bowl mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir Unique Materials: Jesmonite Dimensions: 110 x 110 x 25 mm Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product desig...
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2010s English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Cement

Large Bronze Haru Bowl with Ombre Finish by Elan Atelier 'in Stock'
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Bronze bowl produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selected patina (ombre effect). Descripti...
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2010s European Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

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 ...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Gold Iridescent Murano Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted by skilled artisans of Murano, this glass bowl showcases the vibrant colors and craftsmanship that characterize the island's tradition of glassmaking. An exquisite irides...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Christian Dior Plexiglass Lucite and Toile de Jouy Bowl Catchall Centerpieces
Located in Atlanta, GA
This romantic set of two decorative bowls, centerpieces, or catchalls was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection. The pieces boast a rounded scalloped shape in Lucite with a...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Fabric, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Large Blue Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped blue bowl designed by Per Lütken during the 1980s and manufactured at Holmegaard in Denmark. It is called Verona and this one is the largest in the series. It feat...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Egizia Silver Blue Art Glass Bowl, 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful and rare find Egizia art glass bowl, designed by Ettore Sottsass. This thick and heavy cobalt blue bowl is decorated with hand silk-screened...
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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Pietra Brass Dish Unlacquered by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Brass Dish is a delicate design modelled from hand-cast forms. Cast as a high-polished dish, this charming catch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Set of 3 Xochicalco Bowl by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Xochicalco Bowl by Onora Dimensions: Ø 23 cm Materials: White stoneware We are a Mexican brand dedicated to the creation of high end, hand crafted textiles and home acc...
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2010s South African Modern Decorative Bowls

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Clay

Victoria Ceramic Flower Vase, by Marco Zanini from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Victoria Flower vase in ceramic with ceramic flower, was originally designed in 1982 by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano. Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He graduated in ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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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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