Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Collection of Five 19th C Spongeware Mixing Pottery Bowls
By American Sponge Ware Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Five 19th C Spongeware Mixing Bowls. This fine collection of blue spongeware pottery bowls are in good condition and sold as a group.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Russian Ormolu & Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Atrib to Imperial Glass Works
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Russian Ormolu and Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Attributed to Imperial Russian Glass Works
St. Petersburg Imperial Glass Factory, Mid to late 1...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Neoclassical French Style Patinated Bronze & Crackle Glaze Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical French Style Patinated Bronze & Crackle Glaze Centerpiece
Later 20th century
A substantial centerpiece beautifully cast in patinated bronze, the graceful form with a pierced white crackel glazed body, raised on oval scalloped...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Large Fenton Hobnail Milk Glass Footed Center Bowl, EAPG Compote, Serving Piece
Located in Chicago, IL
Larger Fenton milk glass bowl stands on a short pedestal foot and is decorated with a hobnail pattern on the bowl exterior. Great ruffled edge. Marke...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
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Milk Glass
Tray / coaster with motif by renowned swedish sculpture Carl Milles, GAB, 1967.
Located in Stockholm, SE
The tray / coaster with motif of 'Vindarnas Lek' ('Play of the Winds') features Neptune with his trident, riding a hippocampus, accompanied by an array of oceanic creatures, includi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
Antique Enlish Porcelain Bowl with Neoclassical Decoration Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant antique porcelain bowl was hand-painted at Coalport Porcelain in England circa 1820.
The bowl features vibrant colors: orange triangles filled with black semicircles and...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. By Coors USA.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Antique Dresden Porcelain Reticulated Fruit Basket and Stand by Adolf Hamann
By Dresden Porcelain, Adolf Hamann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate and intricately worked antique Dresden Porcelain Fruit Basket and Underplate. The form is rare and a technical tour de force. Few of ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Olive Green Neoclassical Tole Cache Pot, Made In Italy
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage olive green, black and gold highlighted, gold stenciled tin / toleware planter resting on lion paw feet with ring handles. Beautiful regency design with an acanthus leaf bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Tin
Italian Neo-Classical Grand Tour Style Ram’s Head Stirrup Cup
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian neo-classical Grand Tour ram’s head form stirrup cup. The composition is pottery with an almost bisque-like finish.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
19th C English Neoclassical Sterling & Cut Glass Centerpiece/Tazza by S. Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C English Sterling Greco-Roman & Cut Glass Centerpiece/Tazza by S. Smith
Hallmarked numerous times for London, 1866 by Stephen Smith Known as important nineteenth-century London...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Pair of Large Fluted Marble Tazzas, 19th Century Italian Neoclassical
Located in El Monte, CA
A stunning pair of Italian Neoclassical tazzas hand carved from exquisite marble in amber and reddish hues with unique patterning throughout. The detailed fluting and level of polish...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Wonderful French Bronze Diamond Cut Crystal Bronze Oval Centerpiece Swan Handles
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical gilt bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece
with swan handles in the manner of Baccarat, circa 1940s.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Vintaged Patinated Bronze Bowl Designed By Just Andersen, Made in Sweden.
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful patinated bronze shallow bowl designed by Just Andersen. Just Andersen (1884-1943) was an internationally renowned designer of metal objects. Andersen is best known for h...
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1930s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Australian Bicentenary Bowl, Wedgwood, circa 1988. Number 10 of 50 Made
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
In Royal Blue dip; a colour normally reserved for Coronation commemoratives. One of only fifty made; made to mark the bicentenary of the found...
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1980s English Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Light Blue Dancing Hours Neoclassical Jasperware Bowls, Pair
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
1970 Wedgwood jasperware footed bowl. Light blue jasperware with all-over white neoclassical motif. Signed on the underside.
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Tiffany & Co. Antique Neoclassical Bronze Compote Dish or Tazza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Neoclassical or Grand Tour style bronze compote dish or tazza
By Tiffany & Co.
Paris, France, Early 20th Century
Measures: 7"W x 7"D x 5.75"H.
Good original vi...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Pair 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Reticulated Compotes
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Early 19th Century French Old Paris porcelain reticulated compotes.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Pale Blue Jasperware Bowl, Wedgwood, circa 1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
In solid slate blue jasper, with inlaid foot; decorated with numerous reliefs typical of the period. Engine turned decoration and lapidary polished interior.
Exhibited: Wedgwood, Ma...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Signed Moser Amethyst Footed Bowl with Oroplastique Decorative Frieze, c1920
By Moser
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Signed Moser Amethyst Footed Bowl with Oroplastique Decorative Frieze, c1920
Czechoslovakia as we knew it - prior to recent partition - was formed after the breakup of the Austr...
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20th Century Czech Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Antique Paul Revere Pottery Saturday Evening Girls Bowl Signed and Dated 1/20
Located in Westfield, MA
This stunning bowl from Paul Revere Pottery, crafted by the Saturday Evening Girls (SEG) pottery collective, showcases the artisanal beauty and craftsmanship of early 20th-century Am...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Waste Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain waste bowl.
By Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820.
With painted enamel topographical scenes, ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu-mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat.
The almost identical one is also available AC851.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful French Empire Ormolu Bronze Sphinx Oval Cut Crystal Centerpiece Bowl
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Baccarat style centerpiece with cut crystal central bowl supported on bronze basket stamped Baccarat France And Flanked by two female Sphinx...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Regency Reticulated Porcelain Basket Compote
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain basket compote
Circa mid 20th century
Measures: 9"W x 6.5"D x 7.5"H
E...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Tall Pair Of Vintage Display Bowls, American, Glass, Jardiniere, Candle Stands
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall pair of vintage display bowls. An American, glass and composite jardiniere or decorative table centrepiece, dating to the turn of the millennium.
Decorative display b...
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Resin
Murano Pulegoso Glass Pedestal Bowl with Gold Inclusions, Made-to-Order
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Simple elegance defines this beautifully crafted footed bowl. Translucent turquoise color Murano pulegoso glass stands in striking contrast to the shimmering gold inclusions within t...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Porcelain and Brass Compote with Seahorses
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Sea inspired compote with a white glazed porcelain bowl decorated with brass seashells and seahorses supported by a brass coral stem on a base wi...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Swedish Porphyry Tazza, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The turned base and stem with shallow bowl top. Shows signs of expert repair.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Pair of Italian Grand-Tour Neoclassical Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Covered Bowls
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and finely hand-carved pair of grand-tour period neoclassical style Carrara marble covered bowls/centerpieces. Each piece is of oval form with...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Reticulated Gold Gilt Greek Key Porcelain Basket Compote
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain basket compote with Greek Key detail
Circa mid 20th century
Measures: 9"W x ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Three Early 19th Century Wedgwood Creamware Pattern No. 892 Serving Bowls
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare group of wedgwood creamware bowls.
In the neoclassical pattern no. 892 with a cobalt blue and gold border.
Diameters: just under 9 in., just over 8 3/4 in., and just ove...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Creamware
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Sevres L7F Lithyalin Marmoriertes Glass Garniture Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Early 3 Pc Sevres green art glass Lithyalin Marmorietes cache pot with a pair of flanking square vases. The center piece measuring 10 inches long, 5 inches deep, 3 inches high, t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ormolu
Elegant Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Jardiniere from France, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
At just over two feet long, this gilt bronze jardiniere was produced in France, circa 1850, at the end of the Neoclassical period. Neoclassical ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Good Pair of German KPM White-glazed Pierced Lattice Porcelain Compotes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur, or KPM (established 1723) was a fundamental part of the landscape of the European decorative arts in the 19th century, and was, and still is, one of ...
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Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Crystal Clear Bohemia Glass Bowl, Poland
By Lalique
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Free-blown clear crystal glass small bowl, spike rim freeform crystal.
Crystal bowl in a swirled rib design with five ribbed points.
Could be used as a vide poche or decorative shelf accessories...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Antique Russian Ormolu and Amethyst Cut-Glass Compotes
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique Russian ormolu and amethyst cut-glass compotes, 19th century. This pair of navette-shaped bowls cut with lozenge pattern and flanke...
Category
1840s European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Maitland-Smith Neoclassic Garden Centrepiece, Provenance Celine Dion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maitland-Smith neoclassic garden centrepiece, Provenance Celine Dion, blackened bronze pierced oval centrepiece, with an interior circumference of 20" x 15...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
American Vintage Heavy Hand Molded Crystal Glass Clear Art Glass Bowl Fostoria
Located in Miami, FL
American Mid-Century Modern hand molded crystal glass clear bowl by Fostoria.
Can be used as a bowl, centerpiece or to serve your favorite candy.
Makers Mark under the bowl.
A-652-335
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Wonderful French Ormolu Bronze Cut Crystal Oval Centrepiece Lions Feet Handles
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful large oval French neoclassical ormolu doré bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece / Jardinière with lions feet and double ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Centrepiece
By Old Paris
Located in London, GB
An elegant 19th century Paris porcelain centrepiece, the hand-decorated bowl resting on four gilded dolphin heads with curled tails. The rococo shaped rim is adorned with gilded swan...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Rosso Antico Marble and Gilt Bronze Potpourri Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of rosso antico marble and gilt bronze potpourri vases epitomize opulent artistry. A popular material for sculpture in ancient ...
Category
18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble, Stone, Bronze
Mid-Century Silver-Mounted Carved Rock Crystal Center Table Bowl or Vide-Poche
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique bowl is a striking blend of classical form and luxurious materials. Likely crafted in France or Italy circa 1960, the bowl is fashioned from carved rock crystal,...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
Large Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Center Bowl, Cherubs Scene in Relief, 20th C
By Capodimonte
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized Italian Capodimonte center bowl offers cherub garden scenes in relief with gilt highlights throughout, 20th century
Measures - 3.75''H X 16.75''W X 16.75''D.
Catalogu...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Shell Sweetmeat Stand, Bow Porcelain, circa 1750
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Three-tiered stand for sweetmeats, in the form of shells and coral, and enameled with flowers; it is rare to find these in such good condition. Probably from a large dessert service.
These stands were popular in the Georgian period and were made by most of the porcelain factories. Many were modelled by a man named Tebo, who went from factory to factory creating these stands. He appears to have used real shells...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
1840s Antique American Engraved Lead Blown Glass Footed Compote
Located in Stamford, CT
1840s antique American glass footed compote or bowl. Free form blown clear glass. All-over engraved acorn and oak leaf motif. No makers mark.
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1840s American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Alabaster and Bronze Footed Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding centerpiece or footed bowl in carved alabaster and bronze. France, 1930s.
This carved alabaster centerpiece bowl stands up on a bro...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Lodi Faience Plate, circa 1770
Located in Firenze, IT
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Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Painted with a bird perched on flo...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Maiolica
Capodimonte Porcelain Potpourri Covered Bowl - Gladiators, 19th Century
By Capodimonte
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C Capodimonte Porcelain Potpourri Covered Bowl - Gladiators. This lovely covered bowl is very unusual and features a crown form reticulated lid and ...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
19th C Spongeware Slop Bucket with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Spongeware slop bucket with lid.
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze & Crystal Tazzas or Pedestal Bowls
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique tazzas are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Neoclassical style. The tops are done in a clear cu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Small White Dolphin Bowls
Located in New York, NY
Pair of small white dolphin bowls. Pair of antique Italian creamware miniature monteith bowls / bud vases supported on tripod dolphin legs on conforming stepped circular base; Giusti...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Lidded Bowl with Ram's Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical grand tour style gilt metal lidded bowl featuring ram's heads and dolphin feet
Circa early 20th century
Measures: 6.25" W x 6...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Historistic Sugar Bowl with Gilded Cover and Cut Glass, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic sugar bowl with gilded cover and cut glass, circa 1890s
Original condition.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Silver small brazier. Spain, 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Gallon chofeta. Silver, Wood. XIX century.
Oval chofeta with turned wood handles made in silver in its color that has a chevron or avenerado finish, as well as legs finished in a sphere with a claw. The lines and decorative elements of this piece are common in European art of the 19th century...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver, Other
Vintage Handmade solid Bronze Bowl Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Beautiful heavy handmade sandcast bowl in solid bronze from the 1970s. Perfect for fruit, snacks and sweets.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Vintage Interiors by Wedgwood Rose Midnight 5.5” Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Delve into the world of classic English elegance with this exquisite vintage Wedgwood Rose Midnight Bowl. This remarkable piece is a true embodiment of ...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Neoclassical decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, 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, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical decorative bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Capodimonte, Maitland Smith, and Meissen Porcelain. 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 $115 and tops out at $24,500 while the average work can sell for $1,250.