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Modern Bowls and Baskets

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
1980s Sculptural Glass Shell Footed Dish
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Sculptural Glass Shell Dish footed. In the style of Blenko Glass Company. No label 6.75 w x 6.88 d x 2.68 h Preowned original vintage condition See all images please.
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Late 20th Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Art Glass

Graphic Art Wall Plaque Energie by Srivastava Narendra for Rosenthal, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wall hung porcelain plaque or dish with motif designed by Indian Graphic designer and artist Srivastava Narendra. This plaque is a part of a 600 pi...
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1970s Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Biot, France. Large ceramic bowl with organic form. Matte glaze in dark tones
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Biot, France. Large ceramic bowl. Organic form. ...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Classic Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Glowing with quiet brilliance, the Classic Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy exudes an elemental elegance that feels both grounded and celestial. Handcrafted from clusters ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Quartz, Rock Crystal

Venini Murrine Elliptical Opache Plate in Red and Black by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murrine Opache plates, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, are available in four different versions. Handmade glass with “murrine” technique. Numbered edition per ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

Anni Trenta Short Glass Bowl in Red by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass bowl in red. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on 1stdibs. Dimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Art Glass

Ghidini 1961 Tall Flirt Collection Vase in Brass by Noè Duchaufour-Lawrence
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The collection that I designed for Ghidini 1961, Flirt collection is comprised of three vases that can be reversed to offer different functions and a bigger range of use. Joe & Ema E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Brass

Set of 3, White & Dark Blue Small Ceramic Kawa Dish, Textured Porcelain Catchall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An organic shaped porcelain dish with a tactile exterior surface and a smooth glazed interior. Small & precious, yet surprisingly practical, the Kawa Dishes are equally well-suited a...
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2010s American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Decorative Bowl Serveware Vase Vessel Sculpture Amber Onyx Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Onyx

Chinese Tibor Inspired Leather & Cane Handmade Basket Dark Brown Off White Color
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
JoverValls continues its work of creating objects that recover the traditions of local craftsmanship. JoverValls is pleased to present its new collection of basketry, an innovative ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Brass

Waterford Cut Crystal Serving Dish Bowl
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Waterford Cut Crystal Serving Dish Bowl This serving dish measures: 13.5 wide x 9.75 deep x 4.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much deta...
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Early 2000s Northern Irish Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal

Contemporary Oval Hammered Silver Dish
By William & Son
Located in London, GB
Large and elegant contemporary hammered silver table centrepiece of oval form. The silver dish or shallow bowl is hand hammered around the edg...
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Early 2000s English Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Sterling Silver

Hand-Blown Murano Ashtray in Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano ashtray in grey exudes refined sophistication with its minimalist design and striking craftsmanship. The delicate balance between its sleek, transparent exteri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

Lalique, France. Art glass bowl with relief decoration. 1980s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Art Glass

"Green Striped Wastebasket", Handcrafted, Painted Tole Piece by Briger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Commissioned by Briger Design and made by Mexican artisans in San Miguel de Allende, this painted tole wastebasket is boldly designed and painted. The flaring sides of the piece are...
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1990s American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Metal

Tessa Fuchs Studio Pottery Bowl Hand Decorated with Penguins
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio art pottery bowl hand decorated with penguins by renowned artist and potter Tessa Fuchs (British, 1936-2012) and dating between 1970 and 1999. The hand-thrown c...
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1970s English Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Stuart Clear Cut Crystal Bowl in the Hampshire Pattern-England
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage handsome clear cut crystal bowl is by Stuart Glass and the pattern is "Hampshire". This high quality piece of crystal is vertical cut and signed on the base (see photo)....
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Mid-20th Century English Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal

Venini Piatto Di Tapio Plate in Gray and Aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Piatto Di Tapio in gray/aquamarine by Tapio Wirkkala. Numbered Edition for year. “Piatto di Tapio” blown plate with thick handmade center, realized with the “incalmo” techniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

White & Dark Red Small Ceramic Kawa Dish, Textured Porcelain Catchall Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An organic shaped porcelain bowl with a tactile exterior surface and a smooth glazed interior. Small & precious, yet surprisingly practical, the Kawa Dishes are equally well-suited as a jewelry dish, salt cellar, sauces & dips bowl...
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2010s American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Porcelain

1990s Modern Design Silver Plated Italian Centerpiece by Mesa
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic silver plated round centerpiece designed by Francesco Bettoni and manufactured by Mesa Italy in the Nineties, it's marked on the bottom and in good conditions overall. In ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Silver Plate

Handcarved Wood Bowl by M Everett Belize 2013 Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration , a handcarved wood bowl by M Everett. Made in Belize, 2013. Modern design. Unsure of name of the wood, It has maple and rosewood grain. Carved of a single p...
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2010s Belizean Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

Ceramic plate by Umberto Santandrea Faenza
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic plate by Umberto Santandrea Faenza. Good condition Thanks
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Faience

Danish Designer, Bowl, Stoneware, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown-glazed stoneware bowl, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware

Square Planter Bowl in Selenite by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Rock Crystal

Murano glass bowl in the style of Gino Cenedese or Flavio Poli
Located in Lugo, IT
Murano glass bowl in the style of Gino Cenedese or Flavio Poli. Transparent glass and ruby red base that for refraction the edges are red. Good condition. Thanks
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Bowl Large in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This magnificent hand-blown Murano bowl in onyx black is a versatile piece that embodies both luxury and functionality, crafted with the utmost precision by Murano’s finest artisans....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

ZERO Black Nickel and Bronze Valet Tray by OA
Located in Vero Beach, FL
ZERO valet tray in a black polished Nickel with a bronze mesh insert to catch the finest of jewels, keys or special trinkets. The valet tray is the perfect f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Metal, Bronze

Glazed Ceramic Tea Bowl with Abstract Strokes by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The well-balanced form is hand built and shows slight irregularity, further ac...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Steve Chase Studio Pastel Speckled Ceramic Dish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio ceramic decorative dish by Tony Evans for Steve Chase. Out of a Steve Chase Design estate. It’s signed Evan’s with partial Steve Chase label. Measurements: 8” Wide 8” Deep, ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Vintage Cut Crystal Clear Glass Ashtray Monogrammed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful cut crystal clear glass ashtray decorated with a monogram design. Heavy crystal shines like a diamond. Wonderful fashionable glass multif...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Eucalyptus Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Eucalyptus Green—an exquisite creation crafted by the best Venetian glass masters, this sculptural masterpiece embodies the timeless artistry of Mura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

Handcrafted Turned Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash Yakisugi platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques. Finished in food safe oil...
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2010s English Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ash

Kelly Wearstler Laurel Bowl in Absolute Black Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your home decor with the Kelly Wearstler Laurel Bowl in Absolute Black Marble. This stunning piece is hand carved from a solid block of marble and features a softly ribbed ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Per Lütken Sculptural Heart Clam Glass Bowl for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural bowl / dish designed by Per Lütken in the 1970s and manufactured by Holmegaard for Royal Copenhagen in the mid 1990s. The bowl is heavy and weighs in around 1,5 kg. Its ex...
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1990s Danish Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Blown Glass

Shallow Bowl with Brightly Colored Dots Hand Blown Art Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An amazing Art Glass Hand Blown Bowl with dot pattern. This piece is signed B.T., and was acquired from a prominent Estate in Bel Air. A complement to any cocktail table, console ...
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20th Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Art Glass

Stig Sandqvist long teak wood double bowl . marked SS , Sweden .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice long double carved bowl, marked made in Sweden and double SS marking ,
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Teak

Ghidini 1961 Tall Flirt Collection Vase in Copper by Noè Duchaufour-Lawrence
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The collection that I designed for Ghidini 1961, Flirt collection is comprised of three vases that can be reversed to offer different functions and a bigger range of use. Joe & Ema E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Copper

Baccarat Wave Crystal Bowl France
By Thomas Bastide, Tiffany & Co., Rosenthal, Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Luxurious bowl from crystal-sculpting experts Baccarat. With its legacy in crystal, Baccarat displays craftmanship and beauty in its unique pieces. The edge of the vase undulates throughout clear crystal with waves traveling down the side in five tiers. Designed for Baccarat by Thomas Bastide, the decorative Wave bowl is a work of art. Exemplifying Baccarat’s technical prowess, the crystal cuts inside the vase create a magical optical effect, subtlety shadowing the Clear crystal from the bowl’s base to its edge. Rippled lines refract the light for a gleaming presentation that will dress up a dinner party table or stand alone as a minimalist ornament. Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic Modern, Minimalist, Scandinavian, Milano Memphis...
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Early 2000s French Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal

Vintage Japanese Artisan Modern Art Pottery Bowl Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Japanese Artisan Modern Pottery Textured Bowl signed 7 x 7 x 4.13 tall Preowned vintage condition. See images please.
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Late 20th Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Pottery

Blue and White Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A blue and white art glass bowl with copper colored shimmer in the Italian Murano style, oval in shape, circa late-20th century. Great as a standalone piece on a cocktail table, shel...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Art Glass

Blue and White Art Glass Bowl
Blue and White Art Glass Bowl
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Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Aquamarine Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano bowl in aquamarine is a true masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, created using the revered Battuto technique. Its meticulously sculpted surface features a pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

Statuary Marble Sculpture Long Bowl Decorative Centerpiece Hand-Carved Vase
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Elegant and light, it seems to drift through the placid waters of the lagoon". Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Statuary marble. Bowl dimensions: Extr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble

Handcrafted Turned London Plane Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned London Plane tree bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques. Fi...
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2010s English Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Hardwood

Classic Large Bowl in Black Quartz by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bold, tactile, and richly elemental, the Classic Large Bowl in Black Quartz by Kathryn McCoy is a striking fusion of raw nature and refined design. Each piece is handcrafted using ja...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Quartz, Rock Crystal

White Ceramic Fruit Basket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Handmade fruit basket in ceramic with a white glaze made in Italy. Perfect for the romantic looking country kitchen.
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20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Ginori Luke Edward Hall's "Il Viaggio di Nettuno" Squared Orange Vide Poche 2025
Located in Cagliari, IT
Square porcelain change tray in Rock Orange from the Il viaggio di Nettuno collection. A cheerful piece of home décor, 24.5 cm in diameter, where you can deposit your keys, loose cha...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Rather Large Carved Marble Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
This rather large hand-carved white marble tray is a statement piece of exceptional beauty and craftsmanship. Its square form with tall tapered sides provides both elegance and pract...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

All'EDEN Green/Clear Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl – Elegant Artisan Piece
Located in Glendale, CA
Introducing the All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl in a captivating green and clear design. This exquisite bowl is crafted by skilled artisans, showcasing a harmonious blend o...
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2010s Central American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal

Geometric Pedestal Bowl in Smoke and Black Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our decorative geometric pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kit...
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2010s Mexican Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Resin

Blue Freeform Natura Dish by Ole Kortzau for Royal Copenhagen, 1990s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Cobalt blue glazed faience bowl by danish designer Ole Kortzau. It is called Natura due to its freeform shape. The is a piece from the 1990s and its stamped by Royal Copenhagen.
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1990s Danish Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Faience

One of a kind bowl sculpture, hand crafted
Located in London, GB
'Terra Swirl' is a striking bowl sculpture, hand crafted from pigmented stucco composites in a marbleized form in rich earthy tones of brown, black, and white. Though it resemble...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Scagliola, Stucco

Medium Bowl in Blue Sage Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture int three shades of sage blue. Its fun and colorful design makes it a statement piece and can be used as d...
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2010s Mexican Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Resin

Grande Coupe Maison Lancel Paris en céramique Francaise
Located in London, England
Découvrez cette grande coupe Maison Lancel en céramique française, un véritable bijou de l'artisanat des années 1980. Avec un diamètre de 38 cm et une hauteur de 15 cm, cette pièce r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Wood

Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli Mosaic Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely hand carved natural lapis lazuli stone mosaic bowl on round pedestal base.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Lapis Lazuli

Cucumber Ceramic Flower Vase, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Cucumber flower vase was originally designed by Martine Bedin in 1985 for Memphis. An object not thought for simple use but for a long contemplation, the ceramic vase is a true c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

CYM Crystal Color Bowls, Handmade Contemporary Luxury Glass Vessel
Located in New York, NY
The RGB crystal color bowls are minimal color studies inspired by the classic red green blue color sets used in digital and print media. After the large ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

Winchcombe Studio Pottery Large Slip Decorated Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Winchcombe studio pottery bowl with slip trailed patterning and copper glazes attributed to Ray Finch and dating from the latter 20th century. The hand thrown ...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

24 Karat Gold Paper Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
The paper series embodies the idea of crumpling paper set in time. The materiality of the brass is utilized by the intricate folds and bends that not on...
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2010s American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Gold

Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Bowl in Grey Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Bowl in Grey, size large, is a captivating work of art crafted through the renowned battuto technique. This meticulous Venetian carving method creates a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Eucalyptus Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Eucalyptus Green—an exquisite creation crafted by the best Venetian glass masters, this sculptural masterpiece embodies the timeless artistry of Mura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

Modern bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America 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 VG-VGnewtrend, Purho Murano, Ghidini 1961, and Monika Patuszynska. 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 $33 and tops out at $53,469 while the average work can sell for $843.

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