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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Short 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

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Perished Medium Bowl in Gold Plated Stainless Steel by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Medium bowl in openwork steel. After having visited the Museum of Natural History in New York, Studio Job created a neo-gothic pattern of dancing human and animal skeletons...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Wide 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

Materials

Copper

Ghidini 1961 Perished Small Bowl in Gold-Plated Stainless Steel by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Small bowl in openwork steel. After having visited the Museum of Natural History in New York, Studio Job created a neo-Gothic pattern of dancing human and animal skeletons...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Cestino 1 Medium Bowl in Polished Brass by Andrea Branzi
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"The dance, intended as an eternal circle and sacred ritual and celebration of the ancient tribal traditions." This is the reference of Andrea Branzi when he thought of this series of three pieces that define these new vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Marble Ring Tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble ring tray by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Carrara marble Dimensions: ø 35 x 3 cm Weight: 2.5 kg Aparentment is a space for creation an...
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2010s Spanish Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Marble

Set of 4 Burnished Copper Mini Kubus Bowls by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 burnished copper mini Kubus bowls by Lassen Dimensions: d 7 x w 7 x h 7 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 0.40 Kg Kubus bowl is based on original sketches by Mogens Lassen...
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2010s Danish Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Metal

GRAVITY: Contemporary colorful large centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
We were approached by la Boutique du Centre Pompidou to interpret the unique location through a special product. Inspired by sci-fi fantasies of bending the space-time continuum, we...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stainless Steel

PUSH XL : Contemporary Brass Centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
Make a bowl out of a disk. PUSH XL is delivered as a flat metal plate that you can give a unique shape with your fingers. By gently applying pressure, you can create a little vessel ...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Hippo Tray , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Hippo Tray Hand Painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and Sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali Immerse yourself in the vibrant artistry of South Africa with the Hippo Tray, a stunning ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 White Ash Nun Vases by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 white ash nun vases by Matthias Scherzinger Limited edition of 30 pieces, each colour each size Engraved brass-label with number Dimensions: Small: L 14.5 x W 14.5 x 46 c...
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2010s German Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ash

Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Ikebana basket woven by bamboo artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). In an organic vase form with elegant, curved wall with reinfo...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Killer, Metallic Silver Shark Umbrella Stand by Studio Job
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) From an umbrella stand to a paper basket to a champagne cooler in polyethylene, killer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Plastic

Ceramic Rhino Bowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Rhino Bowl Hand Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Tebogo Ndlovu from Love Art Ceramic The stunning Rhino Bowl, a unique piece of decorative art from South Africa, embodies the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Paula Murray, Contemporary, Bowl, Ceramic, Baby Blue Porcelain, 2012
Located in Manhasset, NY
Contemporary Porcelain Bowl / Vessel by Ceramic Artist, Paula Murray, Light Blue A contemporary porcelain bowl of the 'Radiant Acquiescence' series by world renowned ceramic artist,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Elephant Peanut Bowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Elephant Peanut Bowl Hand-Painted by Swelihle Khanyeza, Sculpted by Motsamai Sello Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 Introducing the Elephant Peanut Bowl, a delightful ceramic cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Elephant Coin Dish , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Elephant Coin Dish Hand Painted by Jabu Nene, Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 The Elephant Coin Dish is a stunning ceramic creation that beautifully m...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sable Peanut Bowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Sable Peanut Bowl Hand-Painted by Minenhle Nene, Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 The Sable Peanut Bowl is a delightful celebration of South African wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Porcupine Ceramic Egg Cup , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Porcupine Eggcup Hand Painted by Slie and Sculpted by Sfiso The Porcupine Eggcup is a delightful piece of ceramic art handcrafted by the talented duo Slie and Sfiso at Love Art Cera...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Large White Ash Nun Vase by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Large white ash nun vase by Matthias Scherzinger. Limited Edition of 30 pieces, each colour each size. Engraved brass-label with number. Dimensions: L 19 x W 19 x H 73 cm. Materi...
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2010s German Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ash

Centerpiece Bowl in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Centerpiece bowl in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 36 x D 30 x H 7 cm Materials: Polished bronze.    
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2010s Brazilian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Vases, Grey and Black, Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
The great skills of Murano based artisans show in many different ways. Some are able blowers, others can freehanded create sculptures and elaborate bowls, and finally some master the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass

Chrome and Gold Bowl with Decorative Balls
Located in Countryside, IL
Chrome and gold bowl with decorative balls This bowl measures: 24 wide x 7.5 deep x 10 inches high This set is in excellent vintage condition with minor marks, dents, and wear....
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2010s American Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Italian Bowls in Blown Murano Glass Signed by Seguso Bronzed Rings 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Astonished and unique pair Italian Murano glass bowls, signed Seguso Vetri d'Arte, bronzed rings, 1990s. This pair of bowls is a unique portrait, each one composed by a huge bowl...
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1990s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Persian Brown Block Tray by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Persian Brown Block Tray by Henry Wilson Limited Edition of 50 Dimensions. W 30 x D 18 x H 7 cm Materials: Persian Brown marble. Available in Classico travertine and Persian Brown m...
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2010s Australian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Travertine

Murano Glass Bowls by Constantino
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of bowls from the island of Murano made with bicolored frosted gray hand-blown glass. One is signed Constantino.
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Rhino Coin Dish , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Rhino Coin Dish Hand Painted by Winnie Mchunu and Sculpted by Nathi The Rhino Coin Dish is a remarkable piece of ceramic art, meticulously crafted by the talented duo Winnie Mchunu ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bird Plate , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Imvelo Natural Art presents a stunning ceramic Bird Plate, meticulously crafted in South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Teboho Ndlovu and adorned with exquisite hand-painted details by Elv...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Talayot White Marble Carved Small Bowl
Located in Mexico City, MX
Small bowl with spinning effect in carved Veneciano white marble. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble...
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2010s Mexican Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Marble

Ceramic Hippo Plate, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Hippo Plate from Zimele Ceramics in South Africa is a beautifully crafted piece, measuring 1 inch high, 11 inches long, and 11 inches wide. Hand-sculpted by Victor Shabal...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Bowl in Walnut, Goblet Bowl by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporarybowl in walnut, goblet bowl by Arno Declercq Material: African Walnut Dimensions: Dimensions: 40 cm H x 14 cm W x 14 cm D Made by hand, in Belgium. Arno Declerc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Ceramic Zebra Peanut Bowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Discover the Ceramic Zebra Peanut Bowl, a distinctive creation from Imvelo Natural Art, South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Teboho and hand-painted by Palesa, this bowl measures 5 inches...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Killer, Blue Shark Umbrella Stand by Studio Job
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) From an umbrella stand to a paper basket to a champagne cooler in polyethylene, killer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Plastic

Charlie Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Charlie bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 22 cm D 22 cm H 4 cm. Materials: polished bronze. CHARLIE BOWL / ASHTRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLE HOLDER / CARD HOLDER FAKASAKA i...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Murano Sommerso Decorative Bowl
Located in Pasadena, TX
Murano Sommerso decorative centerpiece bowl. An spectacular Sommerso Murano glass round geode bowl in rich earth tones with raised bullseye center. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

fferrone Contemporary Decorative Dark St. Steel Tall Bowl Vessel Centerpiece
Located in Chicago, IL
With strong minimal architectural forms emphasizing the tension between positive and negative space, the sculptural Maison Tall Vessel Bowl. Perfect as centerpiece or as home accesso...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ceramic Rhinos Plate, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Rhino Plate, a stunning creation from Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a testament to the rich tradition of African artistry. Hand-sculpted by Victor Shabalala and int...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 Trottola Bowls by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Trottola Bowls by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø54xh15 cm Ø72xh16 cm Ø100xh16 cm Materials: Fiberglass Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, E...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Fiberglass

Italian Ceramic Plate Unique Piece by Gianni Cella
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic plate designed and produced by Gianni Cella. Signed. Unique piece. Biography Born and raised in Pavia, Gianni Cella's early training took place first at the Liceo Artistico ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Blown Citron Irregular Shaped Oblong Bowl, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful one of a kind artisan blown irregular shaped bowl with large controlled bubbles to one side and center floating orb shape in varying layers ...
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2010s Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Two Ceramic Centerpieces by Emilio Scanavino for Cedit, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of two ceramic centerpieces by Emilio Scanavino for Cedit. Different shapes and decorations, this set features a limited/numbered edition piece. Size refers to the largest...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

"Strato" Vase set in Tuscan Alabaster by Andrea Grecucci
Located in MILAN, IT
"Strato" Vase set in Tuscan Alabaster by Andrea Grecucci Dimensions: "Strato uno" - 8.5 cm D x 9 cm H 3.35” W x 3.55” H "Strato due" - 8.5 cm D x 18 cm H 3.35” D x 7.09” H "...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Alabaster

Murano Blown Irregular Shaped Plum Low Vase, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful one of a kind artisan blown irregular block-shaped low vase/bowl with large controlled bubbles to one side and center floating orb shape in layers of plum and citron execut...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Blown Glass

Bushbaby Peanut Bowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Bushbaby Peanut Bowl Hand Painted by Winnie Mchunu and Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase The Bushbaby Peanut Bowl is a charming and vibrant piece of ceramic decorative art crafted by the ta...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Bowl, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowl, large quartz points by Aver Dimensions: D 23 x H 10 cm. Materials: quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Ceramic Leopard Vase , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ceramics presents a striking ceramic Leopard vase, standing 25 inches tall with dimensions of 11 inches in length and 8 inches in width. Hand-painted by Nqobile and hand-scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Tray
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary tray Measures: Diameter 25 x height 24 cm Plated metal coated with glossy copper finish From Earth, one can only see the portion of the Moo...
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2010s French Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Plate Battle Of Hlobane , Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The "Battle of Hlobane" ceramic plate, hand-painted by Ayanda Mseleku and hand-sculpted by Andrew, created by Ardmore Ceramics in South Africa, is a striking tribute to the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. Measuring 2 inches high, 17 inches in length, and 17 inches in width, this plate intricately depicts the dramatic withdrawal of British troops from Hlobane Mountain, navigating the treacherous Devil's Pass with the Zulu army in relentless pursuit. This piece is a masterful blend of historical narrative and artistic expression. The hand-painted scene captures the intensity of the battle with vibrant colors and intricate details, reflecting the skilled craftsmanship and historical reverence of Ardmore Ceramics. The depiction of the British troops, the Zulu warriors, and the rugged terrain illustrates the fierce struggle and strategic significance of this historical event. The plate's design incorporates symbolic elements of African culture, such as motifs of local flora and fauna, which serve as a testament to the rich natural heritage and spiritual symbolism in Zulu tradition. Animals and plants are not merely decorative but are woven into the cultural tapestry, representing both the natural environment and the ancestral connections that influence Zulu art...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

PUSH XL : Contemporary Stainless Steel Centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
Make a bowl out of a disk. PUSH XL is delivered as a flat metal plate that you can give a unique shape with your fingers. By gently applying pressure, you can create a little vessel ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Acacia Nun Vases by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Acacia Nun vases by Matthias Scherzinger Limited edition of 30 pieces, each colour each size Engraved brass-label with number Dimensions: L 14.5 x W 14.5 x 46 cm L 19 x...
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2010s German Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wood

Aliaa Wood Table by Rejo Studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
Jaipur This beautiful place was constructed 450 y ago. The place was mainly utilized as a place of social meetings, or an evening chit chat spot for Jaipur locals. People also come h...
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2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wood

06:45 _ White Ceramic and 24-K Gold Details Handcrafted Round Tray
Located in Bologna, Bologna
The tray 06:45 of the 'Meridiane' collection recalls typical shapes of Classic Italian architecture. The white ceramic arena is the background for an obelisk painted in 24-karat gold...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Gold

Ceramic Baby Bush Peanut Bowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the vibrant ceramic Baby Bush peanut bowl, a unique creation from Imvelo Natural Art, South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Elvis Mkhize, this striki...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Steuben Glass and Nickel Plated Bowl Designed by Richard Meier
Located in Stamford, CT
A glass bowl on stand produced by Steuben, circa 2000. Designed in 1994 by Richard Meier.
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Early 2000s American Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass

Small Vase and Candle Holder, Small Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Small vase and candle holder, small quartz points by Aver Dimensions: D 11 x H 18 cm Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Ceramic Leopard Vase , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the striking Leopard Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a true masterpiece of African craftsmanship, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa. Crafted with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Bente Hansen Covered Pottery Dish
Located in Toledo, OH
Bente Hansen covered pottery dish signed on the bottom. Very nice condition. No chips or crazing. Dimensions: 7.5" depth x 4.75" W x 4" H.
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Pottery

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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