Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray, Green, Sculptural Design, 1960s

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous green ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy. So rare to find it in this color. The item is in excellent condition witho...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

MCM Green Viking Glass Ashtray

By Viking Glass Company

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century glass ashtray by Viking Glass. Made of thick, heavy glass in a vibrant green color. Round shape that tapers into a triangular base. Original manufacturer sticker still ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

Red Wing Pottery Ruffled Square Bowl

By Red Wing Pottery 1

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage ceramic bowl by Red Wing Potteries Inc. of Minnesota, USA. Square shape with a unique ruffled edge on 2 sides. Finished in a two toned glaze with a terra cotta exterior and...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

1960s Murano Glass Bowl by Galliano Ferro, Sommerso & Bullicante

By Galliano Ferro

Located in Glasgow, GB

This Murano glass bowl in sommerso and bullicante uranium glass by Galliano Ferro was produced in Italy around the 1960s. Formed as a low circular vessel with a subtle indentation, t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Uranium Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Saint Gobain Green Glass Vide Poche, France 1950s

By Saint Gobain

Located in Chicago, IL

Chic light green Saint Gobain glass vide poche.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Art Glass

French Ceramic Plate by Etienne Daniel, Vallauris, France - 1950s - Era Picault

By Robert Picault

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

French Ceramic Plate By Etienne Daniel. Signed. Vallauris, France - 1950s Large dish enamelled in white, green and brown tones adorned with stylized t...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Enamel

Angelo Mangiarotti Red Levanto Marble Decorative Bowl, Italy, 1950s

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular round decorative bowl or centerpiece in striking Red Levanto Italian marble. This marvelous decorative piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s and is attributed to t...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron

By Le Grand Chêne 1, Ljuba Naumovitch

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron Exceptional set of three plates decorated with women's faces. Emblematic creations of Ljuba Naumovitch in the Atelier Grand Chêne...

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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s

By Finel

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Minimalist Enamel Pot by Seppo Mallat for Finel, Finland, 1960s

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Metal, Enamel

French Riviera Rattan and Brass Centerpiece or Catchall Tray, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Mid-Century organic centerpiece or tray entirely made of curved rattan, hand-woven wicker, and brass. This stylish French Riviera–style tray was produced in Italy during th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Metal, Brass

Porcelain Ashtray by Paloma Picasso for Villeroy & Boch, Italy, 1990s

By Paloma Picasso

Located in Milano, IT

1990s Gorgeous ashtray or catch-All in porcelain by Paloma Picasso "Hongkong" for Villeroy & Boch, limited edition. Marked on the bottom. It's excellent condition Dimensions: ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Studio Craft Handcrafted Walnut Wooden Bowl JS Greenwald Mid-Century

By George Nakashima

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a handcrafted wooden bowl, likely walnut burl, created by artist J.S. Greenwald in October 2014. Hand-turned decorative wooden bowl. Identified as walnut on t...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Walnut

Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Sommerso Glass Bowl

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray in blue color with a cased rim in dark blue glass. Design attributed to Archimede Seguso for Seguso Factory, Italy, 1960s. A highly de...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Designed by Le Corbusier for Lumax Glass Desk Tidy, Vide Poche, Catchall

By Lumax, Le Corbusier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory (desk tidy, ashtray, or catchall) manufactured by Lumax, France. Original design by Le Corbusier. The vide poche is in excellent cond...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

Verdigris Bronze Vide-Poche Bowl by Maurice Ascalon for Pal Bell Isreal 1950's

By Pal-Bell, Maurice Ascalon

Located in Troy, MI

Cast bronze vide-poch bowl designed by Maurice Ascalon Pal-Bell Isreal circa 1950's Solid bronze with ribbed design of alternating polished finish and applied verdigris patina Inte...

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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl / Ashtray, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl / Ashtray, Italy, 1970s.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Aqua Green & Yellow, Italy, 1950s

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Warrenton, OR

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Aqua Green & Yellow, Italy, 1950s ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** We believe this to b...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

T. Barbi Signed "Sun" Ashtray or Catchall in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning “Sun” round ashtray or catchall in Murano glass and brass. This charming and unique piece was designed by Tommaso Barbi in Italy during the 1970s. In excellent condition, w...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Murano Red Heart "Cuore" Art Glass Vase by Maria Christina Hamel for Salviati

By Maria Christina Hamel 1, Salviati

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking Murano art glass heart-shaped vase was designed by Maria Christina Hamel in the 1990s and produced by the renowned Venetian glasshouse Salviati. Expertly mouth-blown on...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Pablo Picasso Ceramic Dish Editions Picasso Madoura Bird C 1952

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Chicago, IL

Pablo Picasso Oiseau dish bird with tuft and pointy beak, editions Picasso Madoura France, circa 1952. 15 hand painted brush strokes under the birds feet referring to food. Impresse...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mid Century Modern Ikebana Tripod Planter, Japan, c.1955.

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Large Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Bangholm, 1960s

By Bangholm Keramik Denmark

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Large Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Bangholm, 1960s

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Eva Ruffoni Large Turquoise Ceramic Art Fruit Bowl, 15“ Diameter, Italy, 1980s

Located in Vienna, AT

This is a beautiful, large decorative ceramic pottery bowl from the 1980s, designed and handcrafted in Italy by Eva Ruffoni. The bowl features a beautifully textured glaze with a spe...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Pottery

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray, Grey, 1960s, Excellent

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing Grey Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 5,11 diameter x 3,14 H inches cm 13 x...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Frank Keramik, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Frank Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Otto & Vivika Heino Stoneware Bowl, California, c.1965

By Otto and Vivika Heino

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Otto & Vivika Heino Ceramic Stoneware Bowl, California, c.1965. Signed to the bottom.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Carl Auböck Brass Hand Catchall Vide-Poche Accessory Bowl, Vienna, Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful Catch-All storage utility bowl, model number 4209, designed by Carl Auböck IV and traditionally handcrafted by the Werkstätte Carl Auböck workshop. It consists of a round...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Brass

Handmade Akacia Wood Bowls, Set of 4

Located in Grythyttan, SE

A very stylish mid-century modern four acacia wood bowls. Designed and handmade in Mozambique. Whether displayed as standalone art pieces or used practically to hold candy, nuts,deco...

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Mid-20th Century Mozambican Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Hardwood

Mid Century Art Glass Bowl - Clear Heavy Glass with Green Swirls - Circa 1980's

Located in Chatham, ON

Mid Century art glass bowl - featuring a heavy clear glass with green swirls/threads - flat polished base - unsigned - circa 1980's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damag...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Art Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Faceted Glass Bowl / Ashtray, 1950

By Flavio Poli

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern Sommerso faceted Murano bowl in grey and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s. Asymmetrical design with multiple faceted faces in grey color submer...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano Glass Bowl, Pink Sommerso, 1980s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Glasgow, GB

A striking example of late 20th-century Venetian glass, this rectangular Murano glass bowl is attributed to the work of renowned glass maestro Alessandro Mandruzzato and dates to the...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Stunning Murano Art Glass Bowl Catchall Blue and Clear, Vintage, Italy, 1970s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped bowl, catchall, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1970s. Found at an Estate sale i...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

French Ceramic Decorative Dish with Flower Motif by Albert Thiry (circa 1970s)

By Albert Thiry

Located in London, GB

French ceramic decorative dish with flower motif (circa 1970s) by Albert Thiry. An oblong-shaped ceramic dish has a chalk-white glaze surface. Within the dish's recess, a thistle flo...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand Ashtray for Lumax Set of 2

By Charlotte Perriand, Lumax

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

About product: Lumax ashtrey by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Manufactured in France, circa 1970. The Lumax Ashtray by Le Corbusier is an iconic design piece. It was designe...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket – Hand-Painted Green & White Bowl

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket – Hand-Painted Green & White Bowl with Realistic Fruits – French Decorative Centerpiece Description: This is a charming ceramic fruit basket, crafted and painted in France, likely in the mid-20th century. The piece features a green and white glazed bowl, sculpted with decorative cauliflower-style patterns, and filled with a vibrant assortment of realistically rendered ceramic fruits. The fruit composition includes tones of orange, yellow, and brown, giving the impression of fresh produce, full of texture and volume. The naturalism and detail make this object visually rich, while the cauliflower-motif bowl adds a touch of whimsy and vintage flair. Currently back in style, this type of trompe-l'œil ceramic sculpture is both boldly decorative and timeless. Perfect for eclectic, maximalist, or vintage-inspired interiors, this piece brings color, charm, and movement into any space. Key features: Handcrafted ceramic fruit basket Made in France, 20th century Green & white bowl with cauliflower-style detailing Realistic ceramic fruits: orange, yellow, brown tones Full of presence and movement Ideal as a decorative centerpiece In excellent condition with vibrant glazes and patina Keywords: French ceramic fruit...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Triangular Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray, Green & Yellow

By Flavio Poli

Located in Barcelona, ES

Green and Yellow Flavio Poli Seguso Faceted Decorative Bowl or Ashtray in Murano Glass __________________________________________________________________________- Sommerso faceted Mu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece Design Italia 1970s Style Poli

Located in Palermo, IT

Amber Murano glass bowl with very pleasant shades. Multi-shaped oval body. Design attributable to a production by Flavio Poli. Made in Italy in the 60s. No signature or attribution m...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

MidCentury Yellow Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Wärtsila Arabia, Finland, 1960s

By Kaj Franck

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Yellow Enamel Bowl by Kaj Franck for Wärtsila Arabia, Finland, 1960s , in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catal...

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Brown Italian Leather Decorative Wastepaper Basket, Nova Tecno, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular Mid-Century decorative wastepaper basket, entirely crafted from full-grain curved Italian leather. This incredibly elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s an...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Sommerso Murano Glass

By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Murano Glass ashtray or bowl by Flavio Poli - Faceted Murano Glass This is a beautiful Murano glass ashtray or bowl. It is made according to the technique of sommerso wh...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Gorgeous Murano Art Glass Sommerso Fruit Bowl Pink and Clear Vintage, Italy

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing Venetian Murano glass bowl in a nice pink and clear color. A highly decorative piece useful as centre piece or bowl, candy bowl or fruit bowl, Italy, 1970s. Found at an es...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl

By Barovier&Toso

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Italian Murano art glass bowl, Italian Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Bowl has a white underside base merged wi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

Hand-Carved Wooden Root Bowl, France, 1950s, Unique Patina

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A sculptural and deeply tactile example of mid‑century French craftsmanship, this 1950s wooden bowl, carved from the roots of a tree. It embodies the organic modernism and material s...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wood

Peter Voulkos Signed Early Mid-Century Modern Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl, 1950s

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic rare early footed stoneware Japanese style California studio pottery Chawan tea bowl (circa early 1950s) by Master Greek-American potter/artist Peter Voulkos featuring ha...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Beautiful Pink and Clear Murano Glass Bowl Catchall Vintage, Italy, 1980s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Tommaso Barbi Signed Cream Ceramic and Brass Ashtray or Catchall, Italy 1970s

By B Ceramiche, Tommaso Barbi

Located in Roma, IT

Delightful round ashtray or valet tray in gorgeous burgundy ceramic and brass. This rare decorative piece is signed on the bottom and was designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced in It...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Murano Sommerso Green & Amber Geode Art Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A striking Murano Sommerso geode art glass bowl designed by Flavio Poli, featuring his signature color-layering technique that beautifully blends vivid green with warm amber and deep...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino Bowl, Italy, circa 1960s

By Salviati

Located in Warrenton, OR

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino Bowl, Italy, circa 1960s. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** In springy ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Alley Cats Ceramic Abstract Platter, Attributed To Alessio Tasca, Nove, Italy

By Alessio Tasca

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Alley cats ceramic platter attributed to Alessio Tasca of Nove, Italy Depicts two animated felines with characteristic Tasca markings Likely created for Raymor, who specialised in m...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Multi Faceted Bowl

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte multi faceted purple and soft blue Murano glass Sommerso bowl, Italy, 1960s. This hand blown glass bowl is made of purple glass...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Vintage Hand-Crafted Wicker Picnic Basket, Mid-Century Modern, 1940s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage traditional woven wicker case in a classic pattern. Made by an unknown manufacturer in France circa 1940 Inside a serving set of 4 plastic dishes, mugs and cutlery, and a ch...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Plastic

1950 Seguso Murano Glass Gold Big Centerpiece Bowl

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Brescia, IT

Big Murano Glass Bowl Seguso Venezia, 1950 Blown glass with Gold Leaf Peso: 7.5 kg

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Dior Silver Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Serving Tray, Italy 1970

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous midcentury serving tray in silver plated metal and tortoiseshell effect lucite. This stunning and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design is attr...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Silver Plate

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Clear Glass Geode Bowl, Italy, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso triangle geode bowl in dark blue and turquoise blue glass . Italy, 1960s. A darker blue in the central part contrasting with the edge in turquoise b...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Walter Bosse Bronze Fish Dish Bowl Ashtray, Herta Baller Austria 1950s

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage bronze bowl features an abstract Modernist shape of a fish, decorated with reliefs of stars and full moon; the round moon form is positioned as the fish eye. The playful, hu...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Ashtrays blue and Pink color from France 1960 Rond Shape

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of Ceramic Ashtrays with Sea Urchin Motif, Pink and Blue, Decorative and Functional This pair of ceramic ashtrays, designed with a striking sea urchin motif, combines artistry ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Archimede Seguso Murano Purple Sommerso Art Glass Bowl

By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray in purple color with a cased rim in pink/ blue glass. Design attributed to Archimede Seguso for Seguso Factory, Italy, 1960s. A highly decorative geode round bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, jewelry bowl, vide-poche or ashtray. An interesting piece placed with other Murano glass pieces or decorative objects on a mirror tray to use in a vanity table, powder room our courtesy bathroom. It can be used also it as hand soap bowl...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Bowls, Sweden, Set of 4

Located in Grythyttan, SE

A very stylish mid-century modern four teak wood bowls. Designed and manufactured in Sweden. Whether displayed as a standalone art pieces or used practically to hold fruits, decorati...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Teak

Pietro Chiesa Hammered Nile Green Crystal Ashtray or Catchall, Italy 1950s

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful nile green hammered crystal ashtray or catchall. This charming piece is attributed to the mastery of Pietro Chiesa and was produced in Italy during the 1950s. This squar...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Crystal

Knoll Desk Organizer Oak

By Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Knoll Desk Organizer, Oak. Not signed but came from a Knoll Desk.

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Oak

Mid-century Modern bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets 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 ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets, popular names associated with this style include Mathieu Matégot, Rörstrand, Archimede Seguso, and Gunnar Nylund. 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 bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $34 and tops out at $60,000 while the average work can sell for $875.