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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
New Modern Fruit Bowl in Black Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Inside out fruit bowl in black Marquinia marble, designed by the internationally renowned designer Karen Chekerdjian - it is available also in other colours.
It is part of the Inside...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Marble
William Illsley 'British, b.1948' Studio Pottery BLue Glazed Bowl with Snake
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish English studio pottery bowl decorated in blue glazes with a trailing snake design by William Illesley (British, b.1948) and made at hi...
Category
20th Century English Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stoneware
Daum Pate de Verre Bird of Paradise Jewels Bowl. Rare. Limited Edition, 41/50
By Daum
Located in Lexington, KY
Daum Pate de Verre Bird of Paradise Jewels Bowl. Limited edition 41/50. This piece is part of Daum's Paradise Collection which is a mosaic of crystal and precious stones. This is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Leather Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Alentejo, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
A sublime serving tray, Alentejo was designed to uplift layback moments.
A r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Marble
Large Bowl in Brass with 3 Round Feet, Italy 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful brass bowl with 3 small legs.
It is handmade in Italy, ca. 1970's.
The noble material is aged, creating a beautiful patina.
Stunning and elegant shape.
It is in very good...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Pila Bowl Red Travertine, Travertine & Emperador by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
To juxtapose marble’s natural veining, the Pila Bowl references the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in contemporary design, this stacked bowl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Marble
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Olive Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A testament to Venetian mastery, this hand-blown Murano bowl in olive green is an exquisite fusion of artistry and luxury. The Battuto technique creates a sculptural, hammered textur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
A solid malachite vide poche block, Italy 1970
Located in London, GB
Vide Poche, fashioned from a substantial solid block of raw malachite.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Malachite
Decorative Bowl Vessel Sculpture Abstract Solid Rose Quartz Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Rose quartz. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object.
Bowl ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Rose Quartz
21st Century Nadia Round Laundry Basket with Leather & Canvas Cotton
By Pinetti
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Leather, Cotton
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...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Acrylic, Shell, Resin
21st Century Canaria Medium Basket Handwoven in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Another style, another iconic weave.
Canaria is our brand new family of baskets available in different sizes able to meet several uses. A magazine holder, a blanket or shoes holde...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Leather
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Large Vase in Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini Freccia large vase in Murano glass various colors.
Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Freccia is a triangular base vase with an integral side which serv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Peter Voulkos American Studio Pottery Faces Tea Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning vintage American Studio Pottery tea bowl decorated with Expressionist faces by Peter Voulkos. The stoneware tea bowl stands on a narrow rounded unglazed foot with a rounde...
Category
20th Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Hand Blown Glass Dish by Ghiro Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in New York, NY
Colored glass. Carved, shaped and polished from a large "slag glass" rock. "Ghiro" etched onto underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Marble
Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Bowl Decorated
Located in Kastrup, DK
Axel Salto, Danish 1889-1961
A Royal Copenhagen stoneware bowl by Axel Salto, decorated with fluted pattern in a brown /gray sungglaze.
Measures: Diameter 19.5 cm, height 8 cm
Sig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stoneware
Appuntito Ceramic Plate
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Artisanal Ceramic Plate by Project 213A in 2023
Each its own individual, the touch of hand from the ceramicist, the blaze from the kiln, the dive in th...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
$1,429 / item
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...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass, Copper, Metal
Marble Mortar, France, 19th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Marble Mortar, France, 19th Century
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Marble
Willow Basket Niche, Portego, Handmade in Italy
By Portego
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Willow
Evolution by Waterford Opal & Amber 18" Crystal Glass Centerpiece Bowl in Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Evolution by Waterford Opal & Amber 18" Crystal Glass Centerpiece Bowl in Box. Circa 21st Century. Measurements: 11" H x 18" W x 9" D.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
Small Candy Bowl in Blue Resin by Paola Valle
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 ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Resin
Large Stunning Vintage Pink White Art Glass Vase Italian
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Title:
Large Stunning Vintage Pink White Art Glass Bowl Italian
Description:
A fabulous, large vintage piece of art glass in a flamboyant, quirky shape that looks like it could...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
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...
Category
1990s American Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
Murano Barbini Blown Glass Pink & Purple Large Shell Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
Large statement making Murano Barbini blown glass shell bowl. Pink/ purple/clear blown glass. No makers mark or signature.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Ceramic Center Bowl Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic center bowl by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). Meant to be a bespoken center piece., the deep form bowl features a robust body of thick wall, supported by a short round foot ring. The surface showcases an expressive glaze pattern that is the signature style to the artist's work. Free-flowing abstract strokes...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Blown Murano Modern Sculptural Bowl in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking tribute to elemental form, the Hand-Blown Murano Modern Sculptural Bowl in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks is a masterwork of texture and luminosity. Its surface ripples a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Gold Leaf
Polished Agate Geode Stone Bowl, circa 1960
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Polished Agate Geode stone bowl, circa 1960.
Category
20th Century American Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stone, Agate
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Bowl Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Green bowl mould project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique
Materials: Jesmonite
Dimensions: 110 x 110 x 25 mm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London. ...
Category
2010s English Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Cement
Geometric Pedestal Bowl in Blue Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Resin
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ash
Vintage Crystal Art Glass Steuben Bowl on Tripod Base
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Crystal Clear Art Glass Steuben Bowl Dish.
Vintage Modern Clear Crystal Art Glass Floret Footed Bowl Signed Acid Etched Steuben.
Designed by Steuben in the late 20th century ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Crystal
Echo Hand Built Sculptural Ceramic Bowl
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Taking inspiration from scape travel, these sculptural pieces combine stark, futuristic forms with the warmth of ancient ceramic vessels. The collection explores the dichotomy of mac...
Category
2010s American Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
$1,495 / item
Handcrafted 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....
Category
2010s English Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ash
$415 / item
New Modern Vase in Marble Creator Arthur Arbesser
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in Black Marquinia, White Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, Green Guatemala and Blu Sodalite marbles.
Size: 20 x 12 x 32 cm, 7.9 x 4.7 x 12.6 in, smooth finishing. Comm...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Marble
$2,396 / item
Orange Kosta Boda Bowl Votive by Anna Ehrne
By Kosta Boda
Located in Denton, TX
Orange Kosta Boda bowl votive by Anna Ehrne. Can be used for a tea light candle or entry way bowl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal
Bianco Arabescato Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Bianco Arabescato Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm
Materials: Bianco Arabescato
Also available: different marbles.
The collection is a tribute to one of It...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Marble
$2,990 / item
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Oak
Hand Carved Wooden Lidded Jar/Pot.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Wood Carved Lidded Jar/Pot.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Japanese Hibachi Blue and White Earthenware with Hand Painted Plum Blooms, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Asian Modern earthenware Hibachi from Japan. Lovely decoration of blue and white large blooms with leaves, probably Plum or Peach blooms, signifying perseverance and hope. The flowers are like little faces enjoying the coming of spring...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Rose Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Rose is a masterpiece of Venetian craftsmanship, embodying both modern elegance and time-honored glassmaking tradition. This exquisite piece, created...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Fitz and Floyd Shell Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fitz and Floyd shell dish with raised shell detail at the base. Beautiful detail work and texture. Nice simple white glazed ceramic finish. Add some classic coastal style to your hem...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Decorated & Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl - Signed - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage studio pottery glazed and decorated bowl - wheel thrown stoneware body - signed with a cipher on the base (unidentified artist/potter) - country of origin unknown - late 20th...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Lalique Signed Large Centre Piece, France, circa 1940
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal bowl made and signed by Lalique. This rare Lalique centerpiece is decorated with daisy's.
This round shaped centerpiece bowl has understated e...
Category
20th Century French Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
21st Century Demetra Washcloth Holder Regenerated Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Lovely Pinetti round wash clothes holder, part of Almeria collection.
Four different water resistant sizes fixed at the end with chrome pins. The woven...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Leather
Pink Rock Crystal Center Piece
Located in Dallas, TX
Pink rock crystal center piece, beautiful pink Brazilian centerpiece handmade.
Category
Early 20th Century Brazilian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Rock Crystal
$4,480 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Empty Pocket Woven Regenerated Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Lovely Pinetti round wash clothes holder, part of Almeria collection.
Four different water resistant sizes fixed at the end with chrome pins. The woven...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Leather
One of a kind bowl sculpture, hand crafted
By RinDesign
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Scagliola, Stucco
21st Century Karim Rashid Large Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century.
Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Modern Murano Glass 'Handkerchief' Bowl in Earth Tones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Modern Murano Glass 'Handkerchief' Bowl in Earth Tones
Offered for sale is a stunning piece of Italian craftsmanship, this Italian Modern Murano Glass 'Handkerchief' Bowl in...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
$542 Sale Price
20% Off
Arthur Court Style Large Shell Bowl - 2
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Arthur Court style shell bowl in cast aluminum. Add some Boho Chic style to your home or design project. We have a second one available so collect both.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Carved Solid Bubinga Wood Bowls, Signed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of minimal, Organic Modern bowls feature rich natural grain of solid bubinga wood. The bowls are carved from 2 solid pieces of wood with similar grain placement, resulting in s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Bubinga
Black Iroko Wood Goblet Bowl, Signed Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Goblet bowl, signed Arno Declercq
Measures: 14 cm L x 14 cm W x 40 cm H
5.5” L x 5.5” W x 15.7” H
Material: Iroko Wood
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bronze
$1,429 / item
1980s Modern Green and Black Murano Glass Round Big Centerpiece by Veart
By VeArt
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Veart Murano glass centerpiece from the 1980s is an eye-catching, luxurious addition to any modern interior. It merges vibrant colors, high craftsmanship, and sleek design, makin...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Medium Bowl in Green Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
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 green. Its fun and colorful design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Resin
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Marble
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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