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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Italian Mid-century modern extravagance glass figure ashtray
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Italian Midcentury extravagance
Weighing in at 1600 grams or 3.53 Lb. this astonishing piece of glass figure designed to be an astray originally
Mid-century extravagance
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
New Rina Menardi Medium Conchglia Bowl in Mint
By Rina Menardi
Located in Troy, MI
New and imported from Italy, this art pottery bowl by Rina Menardi is a thin-walled ceramic bowl with an irregular rim and saturated teal green glaze. Underside of base has maker’s m...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Signed Archimide Seguso Murano Venetian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example of mid-century Italian artistry, this exquisite hand-blown Murano glass bowl by Archimede Seguso showcases the legendary craftsmanship and organic elegance for whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Alvar Aalto Glass Bowl Savoy, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Finland.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Hugo Alv...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
Ernst Henriksen Teak Bowl, circa 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful teak bowl, by Ernst Henriksen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Great patina and warm tone.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Teak
Vintage 60's Magazine Rack in Brass and Glass Design Maison Baguès
Located in None, IT
Magazine rack with gilt brass structure and decorated glass. Design Maison Baguès, 60s.
Condition: In good condition, it shows light signs of wear caused by time.
Dimensions: H...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bronze Swirl Bowl by Dayagi
By Dayagi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Bronze Swirl Bowl by Dayagi
Category
1950s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
Small Malachite Ashtray Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
Category
20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Malachite
1960s Italian Art Glass Murano Blue Green Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Blue Green Murano sculptural bowl narrow base
Sculptural Italian art glass
10.5 w x 3.5 h x 7.75D
Preowned vintage
Refer to images provided
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modernist 'Candara' Centerpiece Bowl signed Sabattini
Located in New York, NY
This striking mid-century modernist 'Candara' centerpiece bowl, circa 1970, is signed by the renowned Italian designer Sabattini. It stands as a testament to the era's commitment to ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Wood Bowl, Sweden 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A very stylish mid-century modern teak wood bowl. Solid teak wood from Thailand. Designed and manufactured in Sweden.
Whether displayed as a standalone art piece or used practically...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Teak
Vallauris Ceramic Poker Ashtray Set, Green Glazed with Gilt, France, 1960s
By Vallauris
Located in Glasgow, GB
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
2 Kg Floral Glass Bowl Shell Centerpiece by Fratelli Toso Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Producer:
FRATELLI TOSO
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass shell bowl element was p...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Theo and Susan Harlander Brooklin Pottery Monumental Mid-Century Cubist Bowl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Studio pottery Mid-Century Modern bowl by Theo and Susan Harlander of Brooklin Pottery, Brooklin, Ontario. This bowl was designed with a whimsical cub...
Category
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
Crystal Low Profile Pedestal Bowl by Steuben Glassworks
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous crystal low profile pedestal bowl by Steuben Glassworks, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measure 11.25"D x 4"H; it is hand signe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Crystal
Early 20th Century Rustic Sculptural Wood Broom Dustpan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Rustic Sculptural Wood Broom Dustpan
By unknown manufacturer in France.
In original condition, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Rattan and Brass Italian Centerpiece Tray Basket, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern brass and rattan round tray basket or centerpiece.
It has a brass trim covering the top and brass handles at both sides.
Handcraft...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Posacenere in Rame Smaltato - Studio Del Campo, Torino, Italia, anni '60
Located in Milano, IT
Lo Studio Del Campo era un laboratorio collaborativo, un Collettivo di artisti che produceva smalti di alta qualità su lamina d'argento o su rame. L'azienda è stata fondata a Torino ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rimini Blue Bitossi Aldo Londi Bowl, Glazed Ceramic
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue glazed ceramic circular bowl. Italy, 1950-19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic CinZano Vermouth Triangular Ashtray in Red Blue & White, Italy
By Cinzano
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage CinZano vermouth ashtray or catchall. This dish is triangular in shape and created from crisp white ceramic. There are three sides, and each side is labeled with CinZano Ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Alfredo Barbini Murano Pink Sommerso Ribbed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful large Murano hand blown pink Sommerso art glass ribbed centerpiece bowl with wavy edge. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini.
Italy, 1950s-1960s.
This elegant centerpiece can be used for decorative purposes or for daily use as fruit bowl adding a luxury accent to any kitchen or table.
Great gift idea.
Mint condition.
Measures: 32 cm W x 26 cm D x 17,5 cm H
Barbini Pink...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Onyx Bowl or Ashtray Dish, circa 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round onyx bowl or ashtray. This outstanding onyx round bowl is made in Spain, 1950s. Carved and polished onyx stone, showing the mineral’s distinctive banding str...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Onyx
Aldo Tura Green Parchment and Brass Ashtray Catchall, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Nutcracker Walnut Wood Nutwood Bowl Blackened Brass Hammer Anvil Amboss, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Mid-Century Modern nutcracker set consists of an organic shaped nutwood bowl and a blackened solid brass amboss with hammer, designed by Richard Rohac, manufactured in Vienna, Aust...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Los Castillo Azurite Sugar Bowl Mexican Modern Studio Craft Taxco Silver Jewlery
By Los Castillo
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Silver-plated spherical lidded sugar with mosaic Azurite and Malachite handle. Azurite is a soft, deep blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver Plate
1970s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Decor Apple Green Brown Overlay Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
1970s very decorative glass centrepiece/platter serving plate, by artist Michna, handcrafted in crystal pâte de verre, tinted in a sophisticated and unusual sage green jade color. Th...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano White Alabastro Gold Dust Art Glass Bowl, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano glass opalescent white round bowl with gold dust manufactured by Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s.
An exquisite hand blown Murano art glass bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, vide-poche, candy bowl or ashtray.
Mint condition.
Original Archimede Seguso label at the bottom.
This Murano glass bowl it is much more beautiful face-to-face ( It has been very difficult to show in images how pretty beautiful it is)
Great gift idea!
Dimensions: 13 cm diameter x 4.8 cm height.
Seguso Murano Gold Dust Art Glass Bowl // Round Midcentury Murano Glass Dish...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bert Marsh Hand Turned Cocobolo Bowl, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bert Marsh Hand Turned Cocobolo Bowl, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Cocobolo
Vtg Fire King Oven Ware Green Jadeite Ribbed Jane Ray 8.25" Serving Bowl - 2 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Fire King Oven Ware Green Jadeite Ribbed Jane Ray 8.25" Serving Bowl - 2 Pieces. *Price is for 2 bowls*. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measuremen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
Large Hand-Carved Vintage Biomorphic Bowl, France
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A very impressive large hand-carved biomorphic bowl.
Beautiful natural features, colouring and contours.
A very substantial, impactful and orga...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Vallauris Ceramic Poker Ashtray Set, Green Glazed with Gilt, France, 1960s
By Vallauris
Located in Glasgow, GB
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Hand-Decorated Vide Poche, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rose, lilac and blue porcelain vide poche bowl designed and handpainted by Ingelise Koefoed for Royal Copenhagen in the late 1950s-early 1960s. Organic modern decor, dark blue linin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Sommerso Murano Glass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Translucent Hand-Blown Murano & 24K Gold Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This warm and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Dish originates from Italy, Circa 1950. Featuring an expansive organic profile reminiscent of a flower in bloom, t...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Gold
Sergio Asti for Venini Large Murano Glass Ashtray , Italy, 1967
By Venini, Sergio Asti
Located in Milan, IT
Sergio Asti for Venini Glass Large Ashtray.
From the renowned DE'MODE'S series
Designed on the occasion of the remodeling of the Bar Excelsior at the Excelsior Hotel Lido of Venice....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Silver Mercury Glass Bowl Style Luis Barragan Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Hand-blown small silver Mercury Glass Bowl Made in Mexico
In the Style of Luis Barragan.
4.5 h x 8 diameter
Preowned vintage condition
Plenty of wear faded areas. Original with...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Mercury Glass
Danish Modernist Bowl in Silver Plate & Enamel by DGS, 1950s
By DGS
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Conical silver plate bowl decorated to the interior with a deep ruby red enamel. Manufactured and designed in Denmark during the late 1950s by DGS (Danish Silver- & Goldsmith associa...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
French Riviera Huge Basket in Rattan, Brass, Crespi Style Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic French Riviera style decorative basket fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This unique object was made in Italy during the 1970s in the style of Gabriella Crespi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl, Marked Baker Furniture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern glass bowl, Baker Furniture Company. Circa 1970's, the large and thick rimmed bowl is of striking blue green glass. The interior glass reflects light illuminating ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
XL Vintage Wicker Tote Basket with Wooden Handles & Hinged Lid c1970s
By Hermès, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This extra-large vintage wicker tote basket is a beautifully handcrafted piece, perfect for both functional use and decorative display. Featuring a sturdy wooden frame with curved wo...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Vide Poche or Trinket Dish
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic small dish which could be used as a Vide Poche, catchall, jewelry tray, etc designed by Piero Fornasetti. Great musical theme and very good condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Porcelain
Murano Glass "Pink" Bowl Element Shell Flavio Poli attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli attrib.
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Bowl 'Candara' by Lino Sabattini, Italy, 1970
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A bowl with the name Candara with a simplistic and iconic design by renowned italian designer Lino Sabattini from circa 1970. The condition is good albeit with some wear (see picture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver Plate
1960s Miguel Pineda Mexico Enamel on Copper Modern Plate
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Miguel Pineda Enamel on Copper Oval Plate
Los Castillo Maggie Howe Studio Art Cuernavaca Mexico
Signed Miguel Pineda
.75 h x 4.75 w x 3.13 d...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Gio Ponti, Waste Paper Basket, Walnut, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass waste paper basket designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Schirolli, Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte reverse painted glass dish
Located in London, GB
Fontana Arte.
Rare reverse painted glass dish / vide poche / pocket empty.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
Vintage Faceted Oval Yellow Cut Glass Candy Dish by Walther Glass Germany
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking Mid-century faceted candy dish by Walther Glass. This piece is oval in shape and features a diamond-textured pattern on the exterior. The interior of the bowl is smooth. The entire piece is transparent, with a bright yellow color at the top. This beautiful little dish would be perfect on a coffee table for candy. It would also be great on a dining table for holding olives or other small items. (Or even for dips or sauces) This candy dish is by Walther Glass and was made in Germany in the mid-20th century. For other decorative crystal bowls please see our other listings. We also have a fabulous set of yellow wine glasses...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
Signed Steuben Mid Century Small Clear Glass Bowl
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a heavy fine quality Steuben bowl that is elegant in it's simplicity, which is what Steuben is known for. I can imagine this used so many decorative ways. It would be wonderful with colorful balls or fantastic candies or just on a shelf showing the stylish modern lines.
The bottom is about 2 inches in diameter and is signed Steuben...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
Sommerso Amber & Green Murano Art Glass Fruit Bowl 1970s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Magnificent midcentury Murano Art Glass with astonishing color shades going from amber into green. This piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s or older.
This wonderful piece is...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
Mado Jolain Signed Ceramic, circa 1950, France
By Mado Jolain
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Mado Jolain vide-poche ceramic, circa 1950, France.
Enameled white earthenware, pale creamy yellow, grey and black decor.
Signed underneath.
Dimens...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Earthenware
1960s Reed and Barton Silver Plate Lotus Flower Vase Bowls
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Reed Barton Lotus Flower Bowl Vase Candle Holder
Set of 2
silver plate
2.75 h x 5 diameter
Original vintage unrestored
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Wood Spokes Large "Satellite" Bowl by Carlo Contin for MOMA NIB
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage wood spokes large "Satellite" bowl by Carlo Contin for MOMA, circa 1999. The bowl is like new in original box and measures 19"D x 9.5"H. Cool piece! #4202
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 New Old Stock Murano Opaline Glass Shell Bowl by Cenedese, 1960s
By Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano opaline bowl set of 2
Design:
Gino Cenedese
Producer:
Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the vase)
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
196...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Willy Guhl Large Tulip Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare large cement tulip planters by Willy Guhl. Switzerland, 1960s. With drainage hole.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Cement
Dino Martens AVEM Multicolor Murrine Millefiori Blue Rim Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural multi-color Tutti Frutti Murano art glass bowl /ashtray attributed to Dino Martens and Arte Vetraria Muranese. Italy, 1950s-1960s
Zanfirico and latticino techniques in pastel colors and vibrant colors, silver aventurine flecks inclussions and a sky blue rim...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver Leaf
Midcentury Rattan and Brass Planter or Decorative Basket, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful decorative basket or planter fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This lovely object is attributed to Vivai del Sud and made in Italy during the 1970s, clearly in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Murano Seguso Blown Ruffle Glass Centerpiece
By Seguso, Barovier&Toso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Murano Barovier & Toso Inspired Blown Oval Ruffle Form Gold Art Glass Centerpiece
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Pointed Oval Shaped Black Enameled Wire and Bamboo Fruit Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century pointed oval black enameled wire, black scoubidou and bamboo fruit basket. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Other fruit baskets av...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wire
1960's Art Glass Bowl by Josef Hospodka, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
This beautiful bowl was designed by Josef Hospodka and made by the Chribska Glassworks in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. In a very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
Seguso Murano Yellow Opal White Sommerso Large Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Hand Blown Murano Sommerso Yellow White Alabastro Glass Bowl with Folded Rim. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s.
Biomorphic shaped and Vibrant yellow glass over opal...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
1950s Blue Art Glass Swan Neck Decorative Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Decorative vintage Nordic mouth blown art glass swan neck bowl. White, light blue and clear dark blue glass are placed side by side in organic soft shapes to accentuate a bright blue...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Ronald Hayes Pearson Rare Bronze Studio Turned Bowl
Located in Oakland, CA
Turned rare bronze bowl by noted metalsmith, designer, sculptor, jeweler, industrial designer Ronald Hayes Pearson (1924-1996) This bowl has been restored to its original intent, polished by a metalsmith and lacquered to keep its sheen. A truly outstanding example with the makers mark stamped on the bottom. Pearson was one of the pioneers of the Post War American Craft Movement and played significant roles in the American Craft Council and Haystack Mountain...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
Egidio Casagrande Mid Century Italian Hammered Scalloped Brass Bowl 6.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful mid century Italian Egidio Casagrande hammered copper bowl or compote featuring his classic modernist design with scalloped edge in the form of a flower. #47.
Egidio C...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Great Art Glass Centerpiece by Seguso Vetri D'Arte, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Art Glass Centerpiece by Seguso Vetri D'Arte, Murano
A large art glass bowl designed by Gianluca and Pierpaolo Seguso in the late 1990ties and manufactured by Seguso Viro. Bla...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
1950's Dino Martens For Aureliano Toso "Oriente" Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1950's Italian blown Murano glass bowl from the Oriente collection by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. The multi-color bowl has a rounded triangular shape and has copper applicatio...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Copper
Murano Art Glass Bowl Catchall Blue and Clear Vintage, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped bowl, catchall or ashtray in blue and clear, Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Midcentury Rattan Bamboo Magazine Rack, Franco Albini Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Magazine Rack
Eye-catching handcrafted bamboo and rattan basket magazine rack in the manner of Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s.
This magazine stand features a c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo, Cane
1960s Signed Venini Orange Murano Glass Bowl
By Paolo Venini
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An iconic Venini Murano glass bowl. Signed Venini Italia on the base. Hand-blown in Murano in the 1960s, this piece has an opaque orange core and a transparent surround. Found in a p...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Pleated Leather Italian Decorative Waste Basket, Nova Tecno 1950s
By Gucci
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly elegant Italian decorative waste basket or trash can fully made in sturdy pleated leather. This charming piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s by Nova Tecno, clear...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Leather
Vintage Hand Blown Italian Murano Style Purple Glass Swirl Compote Candy Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hand Blown Italian Murano Style Purple Polish Glass Swirl Compote Candy Dish. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 8.5" Diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Pale Green And Terracotta Mosaic Vase
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed pale green and terracotta mosaic vase
Gerbino uses the Neriage technique to attain such intrigui...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
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.