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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
"Strato Uno" Vase in Tuscan Alabaster by Andrea Grecucci
Located in MILAN, IT
"Strato uno" vase in Tuscan Alabaster by Andrea Grecucci Dimensions: 8.5 cm D x 9 cm H 3.35” D x 3.55” H Material: Alabaster from Volterra Italy. Designer: Andrea Grecucci "S...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Alabaster

Square Planter Bowl in Selenite by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Rock Crystal

Makhrana Cup, Matang
Located in Paris, FR
Matang Makhrana cup A freeform white Makhrana marble cup. Contemporary production. Matang Matang is an architectural and furniture practice between Paris and Mumbai, c...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Abstract Blue Italian Murano Art Glass Draped Wavy Bowl Vase or Vessel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful bright blue faceted scalloped or draped Murano glass bowl or vessel. This draped bowl is round or handkerchief in form and features a cinched bottom and open wide top with ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Classic Extra Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bold, tactile, and richly elemental, the Classic Extra Large Bowl in Black Quartz by Kathryn McCoy is a striking fusion of raw nature and refined design. Each piece is handcrafted us...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Eucalyptus Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Eucalyptus Green—an exquisite creation crafted by the best Venetian glass masters, this sculptural masterpiece embodies the timeless artistry of Mura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

"Strato due" Vase in Tuscan Alabaster by Andrea Grecucci
Located in MILAN, IT
"Strato due" Vase in Tuscan Alabaster by Andrea Grecucci Dimensions: 8.5 cm D x 18 cm H 3.35” D x 7.09” H Material: Alabaster from Volterra Italy. Designer: Andrea Grecucci "...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Alabaster

Coral Size 8 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Made to Order Hand Made from Reclaimed Wood
Located in calgary, CA
Log bowls combine the beauty of a tree in its natural state with a high-gloss, vibrant finish. Each bowl is handmade using locally reclaimed trees of all varieties (fallen or cut down due to infrastructure or inclement weather). The trees are hand selected, gathered, turned and finished by Loyal Loot...
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Early 2000s Canadian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Willow, Reclaimed Wood

Wood and Concrete Tabletop Fire Pit by Pierre Sarkis
Located in Guatemala City, Central America
Wood and Concrete tabletop rubbing alcohol fire pit by Pierre Sarkis. The beauty of wood and concrete light up your Table. Solid Wood table of exotic...
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2010s Guatemalan Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Concrete

1960´s Prototype Handblown Blue Glass Ashtray, Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Extremly rare Danish handblown prototype blue glass ashtray - bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard. The circular handblown ashtray feature an extremly rich mixture of almost all variet...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Medium Bowl in Blue Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture int three shades of blue. Its fun and colorful design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor,...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Resin

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Art Glass Vase Bowl Sculpture
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular Art glass vase signed but illegible to me. See pics, Fabulous changing colors as the light passes thru on different angles it blends and changes. Greens and blues purple ...
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1990s American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Pale Sapphire Blue Bowl by Per Lutken
Located in San Francisco, CA
An "arne" clear sapphire blue glass bowl by Per Lutken for Holmegaard Glaswerks. Signed and numbered on the base.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Decorative Bowl Vessel Sculpture Abstract Solid Amber Onyx Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Amber onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object. Bowl d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Onyx

American Studio Wafer Thin Turned Wood Bowl in Redwood Burl, 1963
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A thin-walled turned bowl in Redwood burl raised upon a shallow foot and signed to the underside, "Redwood burl, Studio 63, R. Hardin". Original surface.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Burl

Classic Extra Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Glowing with quiet brilliance, the Classic Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy exudes an elemental elegance that feels both grounded and celestial. Handcrafted from clusters ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Inside-Out Bowl in Desert Rose Selenite by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A sculptural treasure born from the raw elegance of nature, this Inside-Out Bowl by Kathryn McCoy is meticulously handcrafted from Desert Rose Selenite. Each individual mineral roset...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Rock Crystal

Milk Jug and Cream Jug by Bodil Manz Own Studio Bowl in Eggshell Ceramics
Located in Stockholm, SE
Milk Jug and Cream Jug by Bodil Manz Own Studio Bowl in Eggshell Ceramics. Porcelain, transparent glaze with hand-painted black trim white over matte cream glaze. The cream jug, mad...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Eggshell

Sculptural Translucent Glass Bowl by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sculptural translucent glass bowl produced by Daum, France. It is signed "Daum France", approx. 1950.  
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Paula Murray, Glazed Wheel Thrown Sculptural Porcelain Bowl, Canada, C. 1997
Located in Chatham, ON
Paula Murray (b.1958) - Glazed studio pottery sculptural bowl - wheel thrown porcelain with manipulated body - signed and dated on the base - Canada - circa 1997. Excellent condit...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Medium Bowl in Blue Sage Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture int three shades of sage blue. Its fun and colorful design makes it a statement piece and can be used as d...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Resin

All'EDEN Blue/Clear Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl – Elegant Artisan Design
Located in Glendale, CA
Introducing the All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl in a stunning blue and clear design. This exquisite piece is expertly crafted by skilled artisans, showcasing a beautiful in...
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2010s Central American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Ceramic Golf Bowl "EAGLE" Handcrafted in 24Kt Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic golf bowl EAGLE handcrafted in 24-karat gold inside white glazed outside cod. HB040 measures: Height 20.0 cm. - Diameter 40.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Amethyst and Pink Murano Glass Bowl with Avventurina
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted by skilled artisans of Murano, this glass bowl showcases the vibrant colors and intricate detail that characterize the island's tradition of glassmaking. An exquisite amethyst and pink...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Small Candy Bowl in Red Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Candy Bowl is handmade in traslucid red resin with marbled texture in a lighter red. It is cute and fun making it a statement piece that can be used to serve your favorite candy ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Resin

Modern Large Bowl in Marble by Arthur Arbesser, Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Large bowl in Nero Marquinia, Bianco Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso and Rosso Levanto marbles. Size: 22 x 12.7 cm, 8.6 x 5 in, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Gae L, M...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Vannes France Mid Century Modern Freeform Art Glass Clear Crystal Bowl
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful hand blown sculptural crystal bowl by Art Vannes France. This heavy bowl has a fluid and curved freeform shape. Marked Vannes Cristal on the bottom.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Small Vase Murano Glass Mediterranean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini FRECCIA small vase in Murano glass. Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Freccia is a triangular base vase with an integral side which serves to give both ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Bowl Sculpture by Thomas Ballouhey, 2018
Located in Antwerp, BE
Object by Parisian object designer Thomas Ballouhey from his final project "Ways of Altering" at the Design Academy Eindhoven. This bowl is a captivating creation that seamlessly mer...
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2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Polystyrene

Per Lütken Sculptural Heart Clam Glass Bowl for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural bowl / dish designed by Per Lütken in the 1970s and manufactured by Holmegaard for Royal Copenhagen in the mid 1990s. The bowl is heavy and weighs in around 1,5 kg. Its ex...
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1990s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

UNISM - Large Tray - Textured 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

Materials

Brass

1990s Modern Design Silver Plated Italian Centerpiece by Mesa
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic silver plated round centerpiece designed by Francesco Bettoni and manufactured by Mesa Italy in the Nineties, it's marked on the bottom and in good conditions overall. In ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Dark Amber Murano Glass Bowl with Avventurina
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted by skilled artisans of Murano, this glass bowl showcases the vibrant colors and intricate detail that characterize the island's tradition of glassmaking. An exquisite da...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Aliaa Wood Table by Rejo Studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
Jaipur This beautiful place was constructed 450 y ago. The place was mainly utilized as a place of social meetings, or an evening chit chat spot for Jaipur locals. People also come h...
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2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Modern Serving Tray Eucalyptus 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 uplift layback moments. Handcrafted in Euc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak

ClassiCon Vase in Amethyst Violet by ClassiCon
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown glass vase in violet. In Stock. Dimensions: W 22 cm, H 20 cm. Also Available by special order in : Quarzgrau quartz grey Amethystviolett amethyst violet Bernsteinoran...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Ceramic Bowl "BOWLS 55" Leopard Decorated, Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic bowl BOWLS handcrafted in bronze with leopard decoration outside cod. BA055 measures: H. 30.0 cm. - Dm. 55.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Stuart Clear Cut Crystal Bowl in the Hampshire Pattern-England
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage handsome clear cut crystal bowl is by Stuart Glass and the pattern is "Hampshire". This high quality piece of crystal is vertical cut and signed on the base (see photo)....
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Mid-20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli Mosaic Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely hand carved natural lapis lazuli stone mosaic bowl on round pedestal base.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Wayne Ngan Raku Pottery Bowl
Located in Astoria, NY
Wayne Ngan (Chinese/Canadian, 1937-2020) Raku Pottery Bowl, circa 1971, with chop seal mark to underside. Platter: 1.75" H x 9" Diameter. Provenance:...
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1970s Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Unique Contemporary Hand-engraved Crystal Bowl by Ghiró 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Broccoli Fruit Bowl, by Marco Zanini from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Ceramic three-level fruit bowl originally designed by Marco Zanini in 1985 for Memphis Milano. The three geometrical shapes in three colors complete the idea of a trilogy. Marco Zan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Pila Crystal Bowl Clear by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Pila Crystal Bowl presents a playful stacked arrangement in reference to the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Crystal Bowl with Gemmed Decoration Hand Crafted by Ghiró Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
This object is a handmade artistic sculpture that can be used as a bowl, as a centerpiece or simply as it is to furnish any environment. This crystal has a high transparency aquamari...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Large Polycarbonate Balancing Bowl by Fabian Hofmann for Formgeber Berlin, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Polycarbonate Balancing Bowl by Fabian Hofmann for Formgeber Berlin, 1990s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional infor...
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20th Century German Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Medium Bowl in Pink Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture in pink and light pink. Its fun and colorful design makes it a statement piec...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Resin

1990s Sutton Place Crystal Centerpiece Bowl by Godinger
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sutton Place by Godinger elegant crystal glass bowl 10.88 diameter x 7.38 H Preowned original vintage condition. Refer to images please.
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1990s Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Square Black Travertine Block Big Poche Rond by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Travertine Block Big Poche Rond by Henry Wilson Dimensions. W 35 x D 35 x H 7 cm Materials: Black Travertine This sculptural item is handmade i...
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2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Hand Built Sculptural Wood Fired Triangular Form Signed Studio Pottery Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly wonderful design piece, and one of my favourite pieces, is this hand-built wood fired three cornered triangular studio pottery dish of scul...
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20th Century British Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

UNISM - Small Bowl - Textured Aluminium
Located in Warszawa, PL
The small Fluid Bowl, with its irregular shape and approximately 23 cm diameter, is crafted using the sand-casting technique. Its organic design, featuring three distinct recesses, m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Cut Crystal Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful cut crystal clear glass ashtray decorated with a cut star design. Wonderful fashionable glass multifaceted ashtray or decorative object Heavy clear handcut etched crystal...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

UNISM - Small Bowl - 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

Materials

Brass

UNISM - Small Bowl - Brushed Brass
Located in Warszawa, PL
The small Fluid Bowl, with its irregular shape and approximately 23 cm diameter, is crafted using the sand-casting technique. Its organic design, featuring three distinct recesses, m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Donna Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Donna bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 36 cm D 12 cm H 7 cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-e...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Yang Service Tray in Pearl and Black Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our rectangle tray has clean lines, polished finish and is embellished with semi spheres that make it one-of-a-kind. This modern tray is just the thing for serving breakfast in bed, ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Resin

Moorcroft Pottery Trial Plate in Daybreak Pattern by Nicola Slaney, 2017
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good example of a large plate or dish made by Moorcroft Pottery as a Trial piece in 2017. The pattern is known as Daybreak, and was designed by Nicola Slaney as a T...
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2010s English Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Eucalyptus Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Eucalyptus Green—an exquisite creation crafted by the best Venetian glass masters, this sculptural masterpiece embodies the timeless artistry of Mura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

White Organic Porcelain Kawa Large Bowl, textured Ceramic Centerpiece
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tactile and organic large porcelain bowl with leather textured exterior surface and a smooth glazed interior. The Kawa Bowls are expressive and lively. With their fluid forms and pro...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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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