Mid-20th Century Bowls and Baskets

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass decorative bowl / ashtray / vide-poche. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1...

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s A large art glass bowl, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1...

Italian Ceramic Bowl, Abstract, Geometric, White, Blue, Pink, Signed. Small to medium scale footed bowl with a textured sand glaze over natural brown raw clay. Illegibly signed and o...

Hand blown emerald green Murano glass seashell bowl with inclused bubbles by Seguso, Italy, circa 1960s.

Stoneware chalice bowl with drip glaze. The piece features a pedestal base with a rust and black drip glaze and white speckled interior. Signed by the artist. Dimensions 9” diameter...

A wonderfully made and colored heavy bowl by Mexican born ceramic master Raul Coronel who played an important role in the American (he became a naturalized citizen) / California design movement of the 1950s-1970s alongside Peter Voulkos, Beatrice Wood, Gertrud & Otto Natzler, Otto & Vivika Heino, to name but a few. This bowl features a deep oceanic green crackle glass...

Refined centerpiece in porcelain stoneware, decorated in dark green and brown tones. Under the base, the manufacturer's trademark and paper label. "Arcore Ceramica" that was founded ...

A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956. Great condition. Incised signa...

Unique Danish Art Nouveau Royal Copenhagen bowl, circa 1940s. Stunning hand-painted naturalistic depictions of flowers, leaves and stems in dark brown, warm yellow and green colors o...

This stylish folk art hand-carved wooden plate features intricate pyrographic elements—a traditional wood-burning technique used to create decorative patterns. The design centers aro...

Joseph Talbot Pair of 20th century art deco ceramic bowls or vide poches Brown abstract ceramic colors Signed original perfect condition Height 7 cm Large 18 cm

Incredible vintage silver plated basket by Christofle Gallia from France. Rectangular basket made of woven silver plate with nice ribbed edge detailing. Finish shows nice age and pat...

Mid-Century French Ceramic Vide Poche by Terre de Feu, Porcelaine de Paris – Boxing Glove Design Unique mid-century ceramic catchall by Terre de Feu, Paris, designed in the shape of...

Elegant Light-Bronze Bowl in great vintage condition designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Round bowl in light-bronze alloy with circular lines * Designer: Just Andersen * Mod...

Aldo Tura green goatskin ashtray from Italy in the 1960s. Green goatskin over wood with removable brass tray. Paper label on underside. In good vintage condition with minor surface a...

Make a bold statement with this Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Bronze Urli Bowl. This American-style decorative piece combines substantial cast bronze c...

A wonderful example of this form. This example was deaccessioned from the Fornasetti Archives. Original surface is very nice.

Mid-Century Modern decorative metal tray, by an unknown designer. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...

This rare set of four handcrafted ceramic ashtrays by Vallauris is a striking example of mid-century French design, playfully inspired by the world of poker. Each ashtray is uniquely shaped to represent a card suit—spade, club, diamond, and ace—creating a cohesive yet distinctive collection. The deep malachite-green glaze lends a rich, almost jewel-like quality to the pieces, further accentuated by the bold gold gilt borders that highlight the shape of each piece. Housed in their original faux lizard-skin presentation box, these ashtrays have been well preserved. The glaze remains glossy and deep, with no apparent signs of ash residue, suggesting they were rarely, if ever, used for their intended purpose. The gold detailing exhibits some minor surface wear, but it retains its brightness, adding to the vintage charm. Measuring approximately 8 cm in length and width, with a height of 3 cm, each piece is perfectly sized for tabletop display. While originally designed as ashtrays, their sculptural forms and opulent finish make them equally suited for use as decorative objects or small trinket dishes...

A wonderful Mexican Metalwork in the style of Los Castillo. The shape is that of a Scorpion with Brass legs, tail and pinchers, accented with abalone and a Chrome body... the piece...

Beautiful vintage green crystal bowl, fruit bowl or vide poche by Val Saint Lambert, early 60s, Belgium, marked at the bottom in the base. Val-Sain...

WEDGWOOD - Vintage Embossed Queen's Ware ceramic platter - signed on the back - United Kingdom - circa 1950's. Excellent / mint vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restor...

A beautiful, perfectly shaped antique Bizen ware Chawan tea bowl by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a unique natural, organic forming ash glaze. Kaneshige is universally considered to be the founder of modern Bizen pottery. In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Heritage) for his work in Bizen Ware pottery/ceramics. Bizen Ware is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from the Bizen province, presently a part of the Okayama prefecture. It is considered one of the Six Ancient Japanese Kilns (along with Echizen ware, Seto ware, Shigaraki ware, Tamba ware, and Tokoname ware). The piece is signed/ sealed on the base with one of Kaneshige's traditional incised marks. A rather engaging and scarce work. Would be a fantastic addition to any Japanese/Asian pottery or Bizen Ware collection or eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Kaneshige's work can be found in numerous prominent collections and museums including: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Seto, Japan Brooklyn Museum, NY Hagi Uragami Museum, Yamaguchi, Japan Honolulu Art Museum, HI Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum, Kasama, Japan Indiana Art...

MCM Murano Glass Sculptural Leaf Bowl with Bullicante This is a uniquely shapely bowl. It is designed to represent a short-stemmed leaf with a waterfalling-type termination. Flowing...

Elegant sommerso a bollicine Murano glass bowl, designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Hundreds of air bubbles in the case glass form create a light-catching...

A lotus shaped tray in solid brass with faux stone inlay by Pepe Mendoza. Three available.

Large Table Top Treen Nut Cracker Dish, 1950s Nautical Theme A lovely large piece for your Christmas dining table, when all the fuss is over and its time to relax, this will come in...

Old wire basket with looped sides and a solid metal bottom. Worn finish with a simple, sturdy look.

This woven tray basket was originally used for harvesting grains or in a kitchen for food prep and storage. Despite its humble origin, the basket exhibits remarkable workmanship, bea...

A large decorative platter by artist Roger Capron (1922 - 2006) who founded the craft-based workshop in Vallauris, France, l'Atelier Callis, w...

Make a striking statement with this magnificent Vintage Coastal Monumental Brass Crab, a truly captivating piece that marries marine allure with sculptural grandeur. Crafted from sol...

Extreme Rare Mathieu Matégot Wall Plant Rack Rigitulle Atelier Artimeta 1950s. This is the only known copy, it is depicted in the Mategot Artimeta sales catalogue. The pots can be h...

Beautiful midcentury Italian Murano glass bowls. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass technique. Measurements two smaller bowls: Blue purple bowl: 10x10x5 Brown orange bowl: ...

A stunning vintage British studio pottery bowl by Lucie Rie and Hans Coper, finely thrown the outer body decorated in oatmeal glaze with a dark ...

Woven Cane Basket With Double Top Opening And Handles Product Details Dimensions: 42 W x 34 H x 27 D cm

ROYAL COPENHAGEN (Manufacturer) - MARIANNE JOHNSON (Designer) - Mid Century fajance bowl - featuring a hand painted floral and chevron pattern to the interior of the bowl - hand pain...

A beautiful abalone seashell and Lucite oval serving tray or vanity, catchall, vide-poche tray. A beautiful piece with pearl and grey hues. Very good condition as shown in images. No...

Stunning huge oblong low bowl by Danish ceramist Thomas Toft (1930-2015). Made ca. 1960s to 1970s. The rough dark brown chamotte clay on the outside is contrasted by a shiny glaze o...

Faceted sommerso bowl, blue, clear murano glass, Flavio poli. Italy, 1950s. Eye-catching eight sided blue and clear block cut faceted bowl or ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli. Blue...

Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed bowl with gilded banding on the base. Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in D...

Beautiful and cute, vintage Murano hand blown black and orange with gold flecks accents Italian art glass clown sculpture and bowl. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini, for the Salviati company. The figure has a green hat with gold, pink hair, clear head with large eyes and exited facial expressions. The arms are in clear glass with Sommerso gold leaf and yellow gloves on the hands. The body is the actual bowl with black outside and orange inside. The clown stands on oversized white and gold leaf shoes with large black soles. Would make a great display piece on any desk, coffee table or credenza. It can be displayed 2 ways. Fill it with candy when laying down or display it as a sculpture standing up. Mid-century era. A must for the Barbini clown...

Beautiful and practical fruit basket made of teak wood from the 1960s. Probably of Scandinavian origin. This basket has a simple geometrical shape, design and timeless and made of na...

Jewel-Tones Murano Glass Sommerso Dish/Bowl w/Gold Polveri, Seguso suspected. Barbini is a second possiblity This gorgeous piece measures about 7.5 x 7 x 1.75 inches. The colors and shape are stunning. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOWS; PLEASE READ THE BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY. ABOUT OUR LISTINGS: -Most vintage Murano glass is unsigned and unlabeled (see more about this topic below, under the "about vintage Murano glass" section). We identify items as best we can based on our research and experience, but without signature, identifying label, or other documentation, it is ultimately not possible to guarantee an item is from Murano or is by a specific Murano glass maestro. By purchasing from our shop, you are agreeing to accept this fact. If you are uncomfortable with this policy, we ask that you purchase only items that have their original label, artist signature, or other documentation. -Measurements are approximate and generally represent the approximate widest/longest/highest areas of each item. -Please be aware that the color on your monitor and/or in your environment may look somewhat different than in ours and that glass colors often look deeper on dark backgrounds than they do on light backgrounds. -Please keep in mind that vintage glass usually will show evidence of previous ownership, such as scuffing, scratching, and/or other wear such as dulling or mars on base, etc.. Buyers of vintage glass are presumed to understand and accept such hints of previous ownership. We cannot realistically guarantee perfection since vintage glass has typically been used at some point in the past. We do however inspect for and describe flaws found. ABOUT VINTAGE MURANO GLASS: -"Murano" is not a brand. It is the name of the Italian island where the most celebrated master glassblowers create(d) their works. -Vintage Murano glass items may be heavy or light, thick or thin, substantial or petite, etc. Thickness and thinness of glass will tend to vary on some items, especially sculptural items. -Sometimes, small inclusions may be found in or on Murano glass, such as ash or tiny bubbles from the blowing process or tiny raised or pitted areas. These are not considered "damage" but naturally occurring. Nevertheless we point them out if found. -While on occasion a vintage Murano glass item will bear the signature of its creator or have an original label affixed, this is relatively rare; most vintage Murano glass available to the general public is unsigned / unlabeled, especially in the more affordable price ranges. -The bases of Murano glass items are often polished, but not always; the glassblower may have decided not to grind a pontil mark down or highly polish a base if there seemed a risk that doing so could cause damage to the item. -A pontil mark on a Murano glass piece may be visible or not, and may be smooth, rough, raised, indented, or some combination of these. Some finer, more delicate Murano glass items may have a rough pontil mark that may also be either raised or indented, with the rest of the base not. --However, an unpolished base that is also entirely, extremely foggy and rough (as if the entire bottom were grinded with very course sandpaper or metal) is generally considered indicative of a non-Murano work. ABOUT THE TERMS WE USE: "Suspected" means just that -- we suspect the item is by the named artist / from the named region due to its similarities to other items from that artist / region, and sometimes also by the lack of the item's characteristics appearing in other artists' works, but we are not certain. "Assumed" or "likely" means we feel pretty confident it is by the named artist / from the named region but have not found sufficient documentation to confirm it, so while we believe it to be as stated, we are not absolutely certain. "In the style of" means that based on characteristics, we believe it could be by the named artist / from the named region but we could not find sufficient enough evidence to feel comfortable declaring that definitively. In such cases the item could also be by another glassblower (from Murano or otherwise) who was inspired by the named artist. It takes time and study to train the eye to recognize what is and is not Murano-made. While no one is perfect, we feel we're fairly good at it and will state, using terminology explained above for clarification, if we do not feel reasonably certain. However much knowledge may be accrued, no one dealer is likely to know absolutely everything. Since we do not offer returns, please message us with concerns or questions if you have any before purchasing an item. We'll be pleased to respond. #MuranoGlass #seguso #ModernItalianDesign #Italian #italianglass #barbini #goldpolveri #Bowls #Decor #mid-centurymodern #vide-poche #MCM...

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Basket, 1960s. Vintage Danish foldable fruit basket in solid Palisander. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. This flexible Rosewood bowl can be used as ...

Antique basket by Glen Hughes. Measures 13"Dia x 18"H

Concrete Swiss ball planters in the style of Willy Guhl. Great patina the planter. Great for indoors or outside. Only one in primary image available. Oth...

Eye-atching Murano glass bowl in vibrant red and shades of orange. Attributed to Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1950s. It has a beautiful stripped decoration, controlled bubbles, aventurin...

Product Description:  At the age of 19 Stålhane joined Rörstrand as a decorator and was together with his teacher Gunnar Nylund responsible for Rörstrand's golden age. The work at s...

Incredible striking purple thick mouth blown glass centerpiece bowl by Murano Glass, circa the 1970s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition and measures 8"D x 3'H. Gorgeous he...

Art Deco ashtray or vide poche in ceramic. Red color. Made in France. Stamped.

Mid Century German Enameled Dishes CREATOR: unknown PERIOD: 1960-1969 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany CONDITION: GOOD (see condition description). CONDITION DETAILS: In excellent c...

Mid-20 century Modern glazed ceramic sinuous organic design bowl by french luxury brand Hermès Paris By: Hermès Paris Material: ceramic, paint, enamel Technique: pressed, molded, painted, hand-painted, glazed, enameled Dimensions: 9 in x 8 in x 3 in Date: mid-20th century Style: Organic Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Scandinavian Modern Place of origin: France This sinuous organic bowl exemplifies Hermès' mid-20th century embrace of biomorphic Modernism. Molded from colored clay in warm earth tones of orange and brown, its sensuous curves evoke flowing, organic forms and the purity of line reflects Scandinavian inspiration. The marks under the base confirm the bowl's creation by the renowned luxury brand and its french origin. Hermès captured...

Fantastic mouth-blown Midcentury bowl or vide-poche or ashtray in a stunning Murano aqua green glass. This stunning piece is signed by Archimede Seguso on the bottom and was made in ...

Rare midcentury rattan and steel wastepaper basket by Jacques Adnet with brass ring handles supported on three brass faux bamboo legs.

Aquarium or fish bowl by Barbini. A gold fleck lamp work fish in clear glass with a pink or light purple border. (In many of our images the interio...

A unique glazed ceramic dish, handcrafted in Vallauris, France, circa 1960s. An highly artistic piece of mid-century ceramic work, the serving dish is shaped in the form of a vine ...

A beautiful centerpiece made of green and blue colored Murano glass. The shape, full of soft curves and rounded tips, fascinates with its incomparable, elegant plasticity and lightne...

Blue speckled with green cased in white with a white base. This works great on the dining table as a centerpiece Kitchen counter, entryway console for your keys. 1980’s, Italy. A 19...

1970s Finnish design by Pertti Santalahti for Humppila. Funky ice glass, one of a kind. Each item of the series is uniquely done in the Sommerso technique. Signed by the artist. Tr...

Rare Mid Century Modern Carl Auböck basket made of copper and wickerwork, Austria 1950s. The basket is in an age-appropriate used condition. Inside, there are signs of use. The wick...