1980s Bowls and Baskets

This Mid-Century Modernist Scavo glass centerpiece bowl, crafted in Murano, Italy, circa 1980, is a brilliant example of Venetian glass artistry and technical innovation. Hand-blown by master glassmakers, the bowl features a fluted and footed form, elevating it as both a sculptural object and a functional piece. The Scavo technique, which mimics the weathered, textured appearance of excavated ancient glass, gives the bowl its unique matte surface with a soft, subtly distressed finish. This handcrafted effect imbues the piece with a sense of antiquity while remaining firmly modern in form. The delicate fluting of the bowl’s edge adds an airy elegance, while the footed base provides structural balance and a touch of refinement. Versatile in use and design, this centerpiece bowl is equally suited for serving, display, or as a standalone decorative object. Its timeless aesthetic bridges ancient craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities, making it an ideal accent for modern interiors. In excellent condition, this Murano Scavo glass bowl...

Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Swan Centerpiece Cachepot, circa 1980 An impressive Italian Hollywood Regency swan centerpiece or cachepot dating to circa 1980. The sculptural lacqu...

This iconic Danish bread slicer was produced by Raadvad in Denmark, circa 1970s-1990s. The color of the lacquer is the original dark blue. It´s very, very rare. It also came in a sl...

A spectacular large porcelain bowl with pure silver inlay by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, crafted in Taxco, Mexico during the 1980s. This whimsical “Tree of Life” mot...

A striking large decorative and serving bowl designed and handcrafted by renowned Mexican artist Emilia Castillo in Taxco, Mexico. This exceptional piece combines warm terra-cotta po...

A vibrant and graphic 1980s waste basket crafted in perforated lacquered metal, finished in a bold mustard yellow. The cylindrical form is defined by a rhythmic pattern of evenly spa...

1980's Gianni Versace designed for Rosenthal crystal decorative bowl with medusa motif, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due t...

Elegant silver-plated catchall or bottle coaster designed and handcrafted by Emilia Castillo in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1980s. The sculptural piece features a frog resting on a malachit...

Ulrica Hydman-Vallien for Kosta Boda, glass bowl. Decorative hand-painted glass bowl with tulip motif in pink, black and green tones, signed and retaining original maker’s sticker. O...

Gorgeous hand-blown Murano art glass bowl executed in the celebrated Sommerso and Bullicante techniques, Italy, 1980s. This sculptural piece features an elegant organic form with smo...

Gorgeous hand-blown Murano art glass bowl, Italy, circa 1980s, showcasing the celebrated Sommerso and Bullicante techniques. The sculptural form features elegant, organic contours, c...

Beautiful basket made of woven rattan in the shape of a frog. Made by hand in Italy in the 1970-1980s. Take a look to the original marble eyes ! The basket is ideal for smaller magaz...

Stunning woven braided ceramic centerpiece bowl glazed in a wonderful shade of gray with some blue tones. Great size for a coffee table or entryway. Very unusual abstract shape, plea...

drageoir was designed by Antoinette de Ribes (1892-1972) for Gallia in 1931 with beautiful stylized lines.

Elegant and collectible sterling silver bowl by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, featuring a hammered surface and inlaid semiprecious stones in a circular formation along...

1988 Dramatically Sharp Modern glass art bowl John Seitz Pyramid Triangle Art Form Measures: Large 4.38 tall x 11.78 each side Smaller 3.25 tall x 9.5 ...

Striking Swedish studio art glass bowl or sculptural catchall designed by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, from the Zoom series. The piece is characterized by its broad, shallow circular...

Beautiful set of Venetian blown glass blue cobalt thumbprint bowls designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and u...

Thick and heavy conical art glass bowl from Kosta Boda in Sweden. It was designed by Anna Ehrner in the mid 1980s. The bowl is called Atoll and it features swirl-work to the inside o...

A very beautiful porcelain jewelry dish with tropical parrot bird design, circa 1980s, USA. Piece was made in 1989 as marked. Dish is oblong with scalloped edge, beautiful parrot bir...

Here is a monumental hand-blown Murano glass handkerchief bowl, imported by Oggetti, featuring a fluid, undulating rim and dramatic organic silhouette. The translucent smoky gray bod...

Ulrica Hydman-Vallien for Kosta Boda, large glass bowl. Decorative hand-painted glass bowl with colourful fruit and floral motif in blue, green and yellow tones, signed and retaining...

A striking 1980s Mexican Modernist decorative bowl by Emilia Castillo, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, combining deep matte-black porcelain with sculptural pure silver (plata pura) orn...

Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped bowl, catchall or centrepiece, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1970s. Colors are...

Decorative Live Edge Maple Birdseye Burl Wood Bowl Master Woodturner: Chuck McLaughlin ( 1928 - 2025), California, USA Signed on Bottom: "Chuck McLaughlin, Big Leaf Maple" Nice siz...

Fantastic art glass footed bowl with Bullicante decorative trapped air bubbles as the subtle artistic creation along with green to blue in the center. Signed on bottom. In excellent...

Postmodern Vintage solid green marble Mortar and Pestle Hand-Turned Modernist Design, circa 1980s, showcasing the warm grain, sculptural lines, and refined utility characteristic of ...

Murano art glass compote pedestal bowl crafted during the nineteen eighties showcases classic Italian glassmaking artistry. Handcrafted in Italy, this hand painted ruby red glass cha...

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...

A beautifully crafted Nantucket basket with handle, signed on the underside Susan Chase Ottison.

A red-glazed ceramic bowl likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1980s. Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 2.25" Height x 7.5" Diameter All items shi...

This sculptural pink and clear glass bowl was produced by Val Saint Lambert, the prestigious Belgian crystal manufacturer founded in 1826 in Seraing, Belgium. The bowl dates from the...

Introducing a stunning exemplar of Mid-Century Modernist artistry: a Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Bowl, signed by renowned Italian glassmaker ...

Scandinavian modern sculptural red metal bowl, made in Sweden in the 1980s. This bowl is made out of one piece of metal stunning craftsmanship. The sculptural bowl serves as an artis...

An elegant 1980s Paolo Traversi ceramic and 24k gold plate imported to UK from Italy. This piece combines s clean, minimalist silhouette with a striking organic design and it serves...

Exceptional and unique hand-painted porcelain vase by Spanish-born artist Gerardo Pereira Otero, created in Brazil and documented as early as 1984. This important work is richly dec...

A sophisticated French porcelain fruit bowl or decorative centerpiece by Christian Dior Paris, dating to the 1980s. This striking vintage design features Dior’s distinctive “Hearts” ...

Murano black art glass decorative bowl with four embossed rearing horses. Documented to designer Livio Seguso, missing label. This piece was likely created to commemorate the display...

For your consideration, a mid-century modern nickel or silver-plate basket. Stamped MADE IN ITALY. Dimensions: 3.25" H x 8" diameter Please visit take a look at our listings, we ha...

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Crystal bowl by Angelo Magiarotti for Cristalleria Colle.

Elevate your living space with the unparalleled beauty of this exquisite Swedish burl wood bowl, (“Vrilskål” in Swedish) a masterpiece that enca...

Designer: Signed Manufacturer: Signed Condition: Original Vintage Condition This signed Post Modern glazed ceramic bowl features a striking organic form with a bold black ground an...

This handcrafted ceramic bowl features a striking black spiral design on a white glaze. The minimalist yet bold decoration is paired with a refined shallow shape and a raised foot, g...

This elegant Art Deco revival decorative bowl/ ashtray was realized by the esteemed German maker Rosenthal. It offers a graphic silhouette consisting of two conjoined demilune forms ...

Art glass bowl by Milan Metelak, Czechoslovakia, circa 1980. Perfect condition without any defect.

A hand crafted Italian crystel apple form jam jar designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980's. Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021) was an Italian fashion model, designe...

Italian ceramic decorative vide-poche by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s). A unique ceramic with muted tones and Zen-like presence. The understated crosshatch motif puts the piece firmly ...

Lalique, France. Art glass bowl with relief decoration. 1980s. Signed Lalique France. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Width 21,0 cm. x Diameter 18,0 cm. x Height 6,8 cm.

Small Hollywood Regency key holder designed and produced by Paul Evans in the 1970s. Basket in aluminum and braided brass. Decorative object that will add a real designer touch to yo...

Crafted in Burma, this charming square rattan and wood basket. Its rustic appeal lies in the skillfully woven that add character to its simple yet elegant design. Whether placed in a...

Gorgeous hand-blown Murano art glass bowl executed in the celebrated Sommerso and Bullicante techniques, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1960s. This sculptural piece features a beautiful orga...

Beautiful and large centerpiece designed and produced in Italy during the 1980's. This handcrafted item with mother-of-pearl and solid aluminium will be a great highlight in your hom...

Stunning centerpiece or vide-poches, designed and crafted in France during the 1980s. This handcrafted solid aluminum piece, featuring a crab on a shell, serves as a striking highlig...

Happy 1987 -   Calendario  is a silk-screened porcelain plate, designed by Piero Fornasetti i n  1987   from the Calendario series , the Happy New Year dishes series.  Excellent con...

A huge and rare eggshell shaped porcelain bowl. Designed by the noted Danish artist Jens Flemming Sorensen, for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, in the 1980s. Excellent condition. Stam...

Gorgeous French Louis XV style ormolu tureen in the rococo style Very opulent piece, just crying out to be the centrepiece to any interiors scheme Very visceral piece with all the ro...

Vintage decorative ceramic dish with hand-painted geometric decor in dusty yellow, warm brown and navy blue colors. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage condition. Scandinavia, 198...

This sculptural pink and clear glass bowl was produced by Val Saint Lambert, the prestigious Belgian crystal manufacturer founded in 1826 in Seraing, Belgium. The bowl dates from the...

Clear glass sculpture made probably in nord Europe, possibly Finland . This notable glass centerpieces with smooth corners parallelepiped shape, and half spheres on one side made...