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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st Century Demetra Rectangular Magazine Holder Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A real eye-catcher. Part of the Demetra series, Pinetti low rectangular basket is strictly hand woven. Made with water-resistant and washable bonded leather useful also for outdo...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Leather

1970s Modernist Blue and Brown Faceted Murano Glass Round Bowl by Mandruzzato
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A round bowl designed and manufactured in Murano by Mandruzzato, lovely colors and very good conditions overall, it also can be used as an ashtray. A Bowl by Mandruzzato is a remarka...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

Modern Design Blue Canvas Catch All Tray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Blue Catch all Tray Modern design Blue fabric (stretchy) on metal frame 2.25 h x 5 x 5 Original vintage Refer to images
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Late 20th Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Metal

Marble Tray Marquina Color with Leather Straps, Large
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Marble trays with leather straps and brass bottom reinforcement. Leather tips on the legs to avoid scratching surfaces. Marble is a non-foliated m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Fruit Bowl Decorative Centerpiece Vase White Calacatta Marble Handmade in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Calacatta marble. Velvet finishing. Dimensions: Big L 56, W 27, H 12 cm. Also available: Small L 35, W 17, H 8 cm and Medium L 45, W 22...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Paper Bowl 3, Made of Crumpled Brass Sheet, Handcrafted and Formed in Chicago
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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Brass

Italian Onyx Marble Octagonal Vessel Ashtray, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and relatively large, white to off-white, octagonal onyx ashtray or catch-all vessel (vide-poche), circa 1970s Modern, Italy. Onyx colors include white, off-white, cara...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Onyx, Marble

Les Ottomans "The Peacock Design" Oval Iron Tray by Matthew Williamson
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Renowned British designer Matthew Williamson, known for his bold use of colour and nature-inspired motifs, has created a tabletop and textile collection with Les Ottomans. This colla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Iron

Small Bowl Pedestal in White Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This small pedestal stands tall as a stately centerpiece or bookshelf display. The spheres give the piece a playful and modern look, making it a perfect statement piece for any space...
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2010s Mexican Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Resin

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Black with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Black / Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles is a masterful expression of Italian glass artistry, merging bold contrast with refined opule...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Gold Leaf

Onyx Blue Lazy Susan
Located in Stratford, CT
Lazy Susan carved from onyx stone with an unusual pattern of alternating black and white parallel lines.
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2010s Mexican Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Onyx

Baccarat France Heart-Shaped Crystal Cigar Ashtray Bowl Vide-Poche Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baccarat France designed this stunning crystal cigar ashtray, bowl, or desk tidy. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1980. The vide-poche has a heart-shaped design with a hea...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Crystal

Talayot Black Marble Carved Small Bowl
Located in Mexico City, MX
Small bowl with spinning effect in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico 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

Talayot Black Marble Carved Small Bowl
Talayot Black Marble Carved Small Bowl
$192 Sale Price / item
23% Off
Guscio Bowl by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Guscio Bowl by Imperfettolab Limited Edition Dimensions: 114 x 54 x H 7 Materials: Fiberglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Fiberglass

1980s Modern Pink, Green and Clear Murano Glass Bowl By Nason & Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A fruit bowl or centerpiece designed and manufactured in Murano in the Eighties by Nason Moretti in good condition overall, it's labeled and marked.T he bowl is crafted from high-qua...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

SeaShell and Rootbeer Resin Desk Tidy Catchall Vide Poche, circa 1980
By Atelier Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modern desk tidy, vide poche or catchall, boasts a large ovoid shape with an extra-thick acrylic resin slab and an important seashell insert. The luminous acrylic resin...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Shell, Resin, Acrylic

Pablo Picasso Ceramic Plate by Bernardaud Limoges, Don Quixote Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning decorative ceramic plate was manufactured by Bernardaud et Cie in Limoges, France, with an original design by Pablo Picasso. The plate represents an iconic work by the ...
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Early 2000s French Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Porcelain

Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Sculpture in Imperial Grey Marble Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Imperial Grey marble. Bowl dimensions: Small L 55, W 12, H 9.5 cm. Also available: Large L 65, W 13, H 11 cm. Availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Pink Onyx Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vase Vessel Sculpture Hand Carved, Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Pink onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object. Bowl dimensions: Medium L ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Onyx, Marble

1980s Modern Abstract Pink Splatter Decorative Dish Stoneware Pottery Plate
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s modern abstract pink splatter dish decorative stoneware pottery Plate Stamped, difficult to read. 7.38 diameter x 1.5 h Unrestored origin...
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1980s Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Pottery

MORTERO Decorative Volcanic Stone Bowl with Bronze Details by ANDEAN, In Stock
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Decorative volcanic stone hand-carved bowl from Chimborazo volcano, with lathed bronze base & detail. Drawing inspiration from the sacral and baroque motifs of Quito, as well as Ecu...
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2010s Ecuadorean Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Stone, Bronze

Contemporary Three Stacked, Oblong Silver Aluminium Stack Trays by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Stack Trays by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 25 x D 5 x H 10 cm Materials: Aluminum The stack trays are sold in a set of three that can be used...
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2010s Australian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Aluminum

Inside-Out Bowl in Desert Rose Selenite by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A sculptural treasure born from the raw elegance of nature, this Inside-Out Bowl by Kathryn McCoy is meticulously handcrafted from Desert Rose Selenite. Each individual mineral roset...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Rock Crystal

Trivoli Centrepiece by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Trivoli Centrepiece by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: 37 x 14.5 cm Materials: Travertine Marble, Emperador Dark Marble. TIVOLI COLLECTION: TIVOLI, a picturesque city situated on the we...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Japanese Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Kitaoji Rosanjin Ex-Musuem Collection
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware round bowl with dramatic glaze made by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) circa first half of the 20th century. The low height bowl with wide opening and swell body resembles a...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Japanese Shoji Hamada Inspired Bamboo Studio Plate
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Japanese studio pottery plate decorated with a bamboo design possibly by Shoji Hamada and certainly inspired by him. The wax res...
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20th Century Japanese Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Pottery

Vale Vessel by Brian Chaaban
Located in London, GB
The Vale Vessel presents a perfect harmony of rustic elegance and modern functionality. Inspired by the serene landscapes of mountain ranges, this vessel sink brings natural sophisti...
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2010s American Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Modern Italian Ceramic Bowl circa 1975
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modern Italian ceramic bowl. circa 1975.
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20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Burnt and Wazed Oak Large Black Disk Tray by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Disk tray large black by Arno Declercq. Dimensions: D43 x W43 x H9 cm. Meterials: burned and waxed Oak. Signed by Arno Declercq. Arno Declercq Belgia...
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2010s Belgian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Oak

Italian Travertine Marble Bowl, Italy 1970s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian '70s Modern Postmodern period travertine marble bowl vide-poche catchall, circa 1970s, Italy. Great as a standalone piece or as a vide-poche catchall. With makers' mark an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Travertine, Marble

A solid malachite vide poche block, Italy 1970
Located in London, GB
Vide Poche, fashioned from a substantial solid block of raw malachite.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Malachite

Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Sculpture White Calacatta Marble Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Calacatta marble. Bowl dimensions: Big L 65 x W 13 x H 11 cm. Also available: Small L 55 x W 12 x H 9.5 cm. Available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Marble

Ambrosiá Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Pieces Included: Made in Italy Spoon, Footed Bow, Lid Bowl The Ambrosiá footed crystal bowl is a handcrafted, multifunctional centerpiece that blen...
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2010s Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Crystal

Ambrosiá Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl
Ambrosiá Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl
$488 Sale Price / item
20% Off
21st Century Nadia Round Laundry Basket with Leather & Canvas Cotton
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A stylish all-rounder, bringing sophisticated storage indoors. That's why we can't get enough of these new storage baskets. Nadia is the new family of our laundry baskets, made in recycled leather...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Leather, Cotton

1970s Modernist Purple Scavo Murano Glass Round Bowl by Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The 1970s Modernist Purple Scavo Murano Glass Round Bowl by Cenedese is a striking example of mid-century Italian glass artistry. The bowl embodies the sleek, minimalist lines and bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Willow Basket Niche, Portego, Handmade in Italy
Located in Stienta, IT
Niche is a basket made from willows harvested in Vicenza area, Italy. Mario Brocchi is the maker who grows and weaving this natural material, extremely as flexible when it's wet as ...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Willow

21st Pet Bowl Small in Wood & Calf Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A rigid structure fully covered with premium calf leather with removable and washable stainless steel bowls. Our Pet bowls are available in two sizes. A brand new collection designe...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Turned Oak Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Organic and natural traditionally hand-crafted and turned Oak Japanese Yakisugi bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditi...
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2010s English Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Oak

Bowl Vessel Solid Block Imperial Grey Emperador Marble Contemporary Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Elegant and light, it seems to drift through the placid waters of the lagoon". Gondola, set of two elegant bowls in different sizes, hand-sculpted from a solid block...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Marble

Ed Moulthrop, Donut-Shaped Vessel, Signed Rare Ashleaf Maple Acer Negundo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Donut bowl by Edward Moulthrop (1916-2003) , titled "Rare Ashleaf Maple Acer Negundo," signed and numbered 707822, with stamped initials. Diameter: 12 cm. This finely crafted turne...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wood

Tro of Swarovski Porcelain & Jeweld Crystal “Milik” Vases Rare Sold Out Edition
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is the most chic, modern collection by Swarovski. And very RARE. Designed by Artist Martin Zendron for Swarovski Crystal Co, Austria in 2005, the edition was retired and com...
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Early 2000s Austrian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Onyx Black Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Black Large is a testament to the unparalleled artistry of Murano glassmaking, where centuries-old tradition meets contemporary design. Sculpted enti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

Casa Bowl
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Bowl in White Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal large bowl created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own workshop. Hand-sculpted ceramic with a textured finish in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Casa Bowl
Casa Bowl
$806 / item
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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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ash

Modern Metals Centerpiece Bowl or Catchall Designer E Cabello, 1960s, Mexico
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco Modern style mixed metals bowl with geometric design by designer E. Cabello, circa 1960s, Mexico. Great as a standalone centerpie...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Brass, Copper, Metal

Senza Fine Basket by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Senza Fine is a square basket designed by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia in 2010. Known for his experimental approach to form and material, Pesce created this piece with his signature p...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Plastic

Murano Teal Emerald Green Glass Square Bowl with Bullecante Bubbles Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This rich color of teal emerald green Italian murano glass square bowl has lots of bubbles inclusive as the technique called Bullecante. It is great ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Blown Glass

Handcrafted & Turned Oak Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Oak half Japanese Yakisugi platter - bowl. These unique pieces are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Oak

Rose Quartz Sculpture Long Bowl Decorative Centerpiece Hand-Carved Pink 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 Rose Quartz. Bowl dimensions: Extra La...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Marble

Signed Carl Sorensen Pair of Bronze Bowls, Circa 1930s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A pair of patinated bronze bowls with polished interiors by noted Arts and Crafts metalworker Carl Sorensen. Sorensen produced most of his work in Philadelphia in the early 20th cent...
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1930s American Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

Raku Fired Ceramic Island Bowl by Jerome Heck
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic bowl by Jerome Heck crafted in the Raku firing technique. This one of a kind piece stands on four legs and develops and opens upwards. The glaze has variations of greens that ondulate in shape around the bowl. Inside the bowl, different designs come forward (turtle figure...
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1990s American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Clay

Small Candy Bowl in Blue Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Candy Bowl is handmade in traslucid blue resin with marbled texture in blue. It is cute and fun making it a statement piece that can be used to serve your favorite candy or as a ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Resin

21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This masterfully hand-woven basket belongs to our iconic Almeria collection. Made of eco-friendly leather, that is washable, resistant to light and water, it's suitable for indoor and outdoor use as well. This small size perfectly works as a magazine holder. Perfect also as a blanket, shoes holder...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Leather

Hand-Blown Murano Bowl in Green with 24-Karat Gold Flecks and Bullicante Detaili
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano bowl in a lush, vibrant green embodies the essence of Venetian artistry. The intricate bullicante detailing, with its perfectly spaced bubbles, creates a mesme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Gold Leaf

Tray Peter and Denise Orlando
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Coupe par Peter et denise Orlando.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

A deep stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A deep stoneware bowl with a brown hairsfur glaze. Incised R, 3 crowns, SWEDEN, GN, ARP.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stoneware

Hand-Blown Murano Ashtray in Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite hand-blown Murano ashtray in grey is a true testament to the artistry of Venetian glassmaking. Featuring a faceted geometric design, it captures and reflects light wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Ceramic Vase with Black and White Glaze by John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large stoneware glazed bowl in a rare leaf form by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa last quarter of the 20th century. The impressive, oversized bowl features a dis...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Marble Tray, Bidasar Tone with Leather Straps, Large
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Bidasar Marble trays with leather straps and brass bottom reinforcement. Bidasar Marble Tray with an unfinished texture. Rain forest Indian marble, also known as Bidasar, is the fine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Marble

1980s Blue Enamel Eye Plate Graphic Art Ojo Azul
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage enamel plate, oval shape with blue eye. Graphic typography. Signed at the verso "JOY, JUSTICE, MAGIC, PEACE, ETERNITY, FORCE Dimensions: .63" H x ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Enamel

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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