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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Disk Tray African 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

Marc Lalique, France. Colossal and impressive "Haiti" art glass bowl.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Marc Lalique, France. Colossal and impressive "Haiti" art glass bowl in clear crystal with inclusions of electric blue. Rare model. 1950. Signed Lalique France. Signature on the bot...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Italian modern oval pink and green Murano glass vase by i Sommersi series, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern oval pink and green Murano glass vase by i Sommersi series, 1970s Oval-based vase entirely in thick Murano glass. The glass has di...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

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

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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

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

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

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Glazed Ceramic Sculpture, 21st Century
Located in New York City, NY
Mysterious glazed ceramic bowl/sculpture, reminiscent of an underwater organism. Additional Information: Materials: Glazed Ceramic Period: 2000-2021 Styles / Movements: Modern Dimen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Yuri Zatarain, Sphere of Color from the Collection Named "Animal Instinct"
Located in Milano, IT
The sphere of color (that's its name) is part of a collection called "Animal Instinct", it includes around 35 spheres like that collection made between 2007 and 2009 mixed techniqu...
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Early 2000s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Resin, Acrylic

Blackened 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

"A" Marble Tray, Morfosi
Located in Geneve, CH
"A" marble tray - Morfosi Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 cm Materials: White Carrara marble. Available in custom dimensions and materials. The Morfosi brand has as its guideline the s...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Hilda Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hilda bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 78 cm D 41 cm H 12 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design compan...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

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

Bronze Goblet Bowl, Signed Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Goblet bowl - Signed Arno Declercq Measures: 14 cm L x 14 cm W x 40 cm H 5.5” L x 5.5” W x 15.7” H Material: Bronze Signed by Arno Declercq ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

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

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

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

Hand Crafted Peacock Tray with 22kt Gold
Located in New Paltz, NY
A delicate lightweight hand-crafted tray, organic in shape with a torn clay edge in natural unglazed speckled stoneware clay. Adorned with a stylized exuberant peacock decoration. The decoration is created using mishima- a process of cutting and pressing motifs into clay creating fine channels for inlaying color. The pattern is also embellished with handpainted white slip and 22k gold. Helen Prior’s work is entirely hand-crafted and hand decorated. Each is a work of art. While ensuring consistency, they are never identical. 9” x 7” Glazed Interior Unglazed Exterior 24k gold detail Intended uses: Ornamental Made in the Hudson Valley NY Made to order if out of stock - Please expect a 3-4 week lead time. Helen Prior’s ceramics and textiles unite the leaves and wildflowers of the Hudson Valley with stylized flowers and patterns from her historical archives. By cutting fine lines and pressing found objects into clay, she creates intricate botanical patterns. Helen is originally from the UK, her studio is in Kingston NY...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold

Osborne Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Osborne bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 35 cm D 10 cm H 3.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze Also available in black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

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

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

Arabescato Marble Marmo Fluido Centrepiece, Tray By DFdesignlab
Located in Campobasso, CB
Centerpiece in Arabescato vagli marble. The idea was to make the marble appear flexible and fluid to the eye and to the touch, to give the sensation th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

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

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Murano Glass

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

Aliaa Acrylic 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

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Acrylic

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

Large Ceramic Bowl Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic bowl by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The deep form bowl features a robust body of thick wall, s...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

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

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Concrete

Polished Agate Geode Stone Bowl, circa 1960
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Polished Agate Geode stone bowl, circa 1960.
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stone, Agate

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

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Crystal

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

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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

Vintage Over-sized Art Glass bowl / Charger
Located in Denton, TX
Hand blown art glass charger with swirling design of yellow, green and salmon. Can be used as a a bowl or displayed on easel with back light.
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Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

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

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Blown Glass

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

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Ceramic

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

1980s Sculptural Glass Shell Footed Dish
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.
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Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

"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

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Alabaster

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

Ghidini 1961 Sticks Flowers Pot in Polished Brass by Campana Brothers
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The new flower holder is a small abstract bush. With its delicate poetry it completes the domestic environment. Sticks frees our composite creativity, consents the play of colors, es...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

"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

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Alabaster

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

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Resin

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

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Rose Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Rose is a masterpiece of Venetian craftsmanship, embodying both modern elegance and time-honored glassmaking tradition. This exquisite piece, created...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

New Modern Fruit Bowl in White Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act, in stock. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. An essential shape and clas...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Hand Blown Murano Bowl Battuto in Emerald Green Large
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

Unique Bronze Bowl by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bronze bowl by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 14 x W 14 x H 8 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 1.5 kg Available in black, gold, and Nitrate finish. Rick Owens is a Califo...
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2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

"Strato" Vase Set in Tuscan Alabaster by Andrea Grecucci
Located in MILAN, IT
"Strato" vase set in Tuscan Alabaster by Andrea Grecucci Dimensions: "Strato uno" - 8.5 cm D x 9 cm H 3.35” W x 3.55” H "Strato due" - 8.5 cm D x 18 cm H 3.35” D x 7.09” H "...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Alabaster

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

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Blown Glass

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

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Brass

Peter Shire Exp Signed Hand Painted Modern Large Ceramic Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and specialized in postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects. This work is from 2001 and is dated and signed with Shire's customary "EXP" (Echo Park Pottery...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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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

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Silver Plate

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

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 Bowl "GABRIEL" Handcrafted in White and 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic bowl GABRIEL white glazed oustide with handles and inside handcrafted in 24-karat gold. code CP036H size: Height 40.0 cm., diameter 70.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Three Sided Turquoise Murano Glass Bowl with Gold-Leaf Inclusions
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted by skilled artisans of Murano, this three-sided glass dish showcases the vibrant colors and intricate detail that characterize the island's tradition of glassmaking. An ...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

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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