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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Onyx Brown Lazy Susan
Located in Stratford, CT
Lazy Susan hand-carved from onyx stone. A curved pattern with shades of brown and white are evidence of what nature can produce over thousands of years.
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2010s Mexican Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Onyx

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

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Wood

Collection Particulière Travertine 'Key' Fruit Bowl Large by Arno Declercq
Located in Utrecht, NL
Large Romain Travertine 'Key' Fruit Bowl by Arno Declercq for Collection Particulière, France. Collection Particulière is a Parisian company, known for its unique artisan hand-made...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Travertine

Large Ceramic Shallow Bowl with Brilliant Blue Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic shallow bowl circa 1960s made by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011), whose work was heavily influenced by the Japanese ceramic traditio...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

21st Century Sombrero Magazine Holder Handmade in Italy with Regenerated Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
We feel Mexican! Made with eco-friendly, washable, and resistant regenerated leather, the traditional Mexican Sombrero hat becomes a unique magazin...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Leather

Italian Bonbon Striped Glass Dish/Bowl in red and blue from Murano, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Italian Bonbon Striped Glass Dish/Bowl in red and blue from Murano, 1960s Crafted with intricate detail, this decorative striped glass bowl is perfe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Blown Glass

Borrowed Form #8, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
Located in Vancouver, BC
Borrowed Forms takes on loan shapes of the natural world and translates them into domestic objects. Rocks, charred wood, and forest debris from the Pacific Northwest are selected for form and texture, and their impressions are captured in poured jewelers wax. The wax leaves no trace behind as it peels away—an impactless intervention, as if nothing ever occured. Each resulting cast bronze vessel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

Emilia Castillo Porcelain & Silver Butterfly Bowl, Taxco, 2009
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming porcelain and pure silver decorative bowl designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by celebrated artist Emilia Castillo. This 2009 piece features Castillo’s signature mar...
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Early 2000s Mexican Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Silver Aluminum Dish Vide Poche Rond by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Vide Poche Rond by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 13 x H 4 cm Materials: Aluminum Discard your day at the door. Your Vide Poche is designed with your loose-pocket items in mi...
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2010s Australian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Aluminum

Bosco Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase in Purple
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Bosco contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in purple. Bosco vases can be combined harmoniously in different colors and sizes. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

Kariba Fruit Bowl, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Kariba fruit bowl was originally designed by Matteo Thun in 1982 for Memphis. Born 1952 in Bolzano, Italy. Matteo Thun studies under Oskar Kokoschka at the Salzburg Academy of A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

2 Fililla Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Fililla Glass Vase is blown glass, with a pendant and was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. Signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Blown Glass

Victoria Ceramic Flower Vase, by Marco Zanini from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Victoria Flower vase in ceramic with ceramic flower, was originally designed in 1982 by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano. Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He graduated in ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Biot, France. Large ceramic bowl with organic form. Matte glaze in dark tones
Located in København, Copenhagen
Biot, France. Large ceramic bowl. Organic form. Matte glaze in dark tones. 1970s Signed with artist's signature. Appears in excellent condition with some scratches on the bottom of t...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

21st Century Almeria Large Towel and Shoes Handwoven Basket with Handles
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Part of the Almeria collection this Pinetti hand-woven basket made with eco-friendly washable and resistant material suitable also for outdoor use. Perfect for shoes holders...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Leather

XX Century Italian 800 Silver modern Dish "Craquelé"
Located in VALENZA, IT
Centerpiece in solid 800 silver. The centerpiece is round and slightly concave. An engraving was made by hand on the upper part of the center, simulating the breaking of the ice. For...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Silver

1980s Stoneware Pottery Brown Platter Artist Melching
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Speckled round brown stoneware pottery plate artist melching Signed by artist Measures: 13.38 Diameter x 1.25 D. Preowned original vintage condition. See images provided.  
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1980s American Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Pottery

Red Travertine Tray by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Red round travertine tray by Le Lampade. Made in Italy This item can be also custom made.
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Travertine

Henry Wilkinson, English Silversmith, Sheffield, Modernist Silver Bowl on Foot
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henry Wilkinson. English silversmith, Sheffield. Modernist silver bowl on foot with handles, 1930-1940s. In very good condition. Stamped. Measures: 26 x 11 cm.
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1930s English Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Silver

Lily Bowl Arabescato by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With softly undulating edges reminiscent of floating lily pads, the Lily Bowl brings a sculptural elegance to any surface. Carved from one of four types of natural marble, this desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

21st Century Almeria Medium Decorative Basket Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
The Almeria medium basket, a Pinetti timeless icon. A basket that becomes a magazine, blanket, shoes holder or a simple piece of décor, if necessary. P...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Leather

Ceramic Hippo Plate, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Hippo Plate, a stunning ceramic creation by the acclaimed Nompilo Zaba, hand-sculpted by Victor Shabalala, and crafted at Zimele Ceramics in South Africa. Measuring 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Contemporary Artistic Bowl Crystal Rock Unique Piece by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Extremely contemporary artistic bowl by Ghirò Studio (Milan, Italy) This object is a handmade artistic sculpture that can be used as a bowl, as a d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

21st Century Canaria Magazine Holder Handmade in Italy with Regenerated Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Canaria, our brand new storage solution. A unique texture made with regenerated leather resistant to light and water and perfectly suitable for indoor as well for outdoor use. Mas...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Leather

Alfredo Barbini Rare" Inciso" Murano Glass Bowl/Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice technique of hand carved parallel lines in a thick sasso glass shape with a yellow inside and top and bottom shine polished. Similar sample can b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

Gold Iridescent Murano Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted by skilled artisans of Murano, this glass bowl showcases the vibrant colors and craftsmanship that characterize the island's tradition of glassmaking. An exquisite irides...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Biomorphic Bowl Or Serving Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This large undulating hallmarked stainless steel polished organic modern bowl was designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen in 2011. It is biomorphic in form and has a beautiful ba...
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2010s Danish Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Stainless Steel

San Diego California Design Hand Turned Mesquite Wood Art Bowl by Sally Ault
Located in San Diego, CA
Expertly crafted Mesquite wood turned bowl by San Diego artist/craftsman Sally Ault. Signed on the underside. Wonderful shape and form. The natural wood...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

Black marble carved large Bowl
Located in Mexico City, MX
Bowl 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 pieces. Shipping +10 additi...
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2010s Mexican Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Ed Edward Moulthrop Signed Large Turned Figured Tulipwood Centerpiece Art Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A magnificent work by 20th century master wood-turner/artist Ed Moulthrop who is recognized as the father of modern woodturning, and credited with moving woodturning from a simple cr...
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20th Century American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

Modern Serving Tray Ironwood Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak

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

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

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Abe Motoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Ikebana bamboo basket woven by artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). Constructed with lacquered reddish Madake bamboo and rattan with technique of open and irregular twinning, the basket features an organic form with undulating woven surface with wavy crossing lines. The basket appears simple and refined, but the making process is deceivingly sophisticated. Clean and precise, it is of the signature style of Abe Motoshi's. The basket is signed on the base. It comes with the original tomobako storage box with inscription of the title on the lid as well as the artist's name and seal under the lead. A yellow wrapping cloth and a printout of the artist's biography from Tai Modern...
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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Bamboo, Rattan

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

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Bamboo, Rattan

White Onyx Long Bowl Vessel Centerpiece Decoration Hand-Carved Sculpture, Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural bowl hand-carved from a solid block of white onyx. A highly impactful centerpiece characterized by soft, harmonious lines. Each piece is carved and then hand-pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Onyx

Fontana Arte Glass/ Crystal, Dish, Vide-Poche, Free Form Shape Signed FX
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very pretty signed Fontana Arte, vide-poche. We think is Max Ingrand design.Also Pietro Chiesa worked at Fontana's at same time. Signed with FX and acid Fontana Italy.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Art Glass, Glass

CENTRO Coffee Table Handcarved Volcanic Stone by ANDEAN, One-of-a-Kind
Located in Miami, FL
Coffee table crafted from hand-carved volcanic stone sourced from the Chimborazo Volcano quarry. CENTRO is an exploration of the natural characteristics of volcanic stone, brought t...
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2010s Ecuadorean Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stone

21st Century Euclide Stool in Wood & Calf Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A new collection joined the Pinetti family. Euclide with its geometric look is an elegant stool crafted with wood structure and entirely covered in recycled leather. This lovely sto...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Leather, Wood

AFRA & TOBIA SCARPA San Lorenzo Due-Mani Bowls Set in Pure .999 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hands bowls designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. This is a fabulous matching pair of bowls designed in Milano Italy by the architects Afra & Tobia Scarpa, back in the 1990. The ...
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1990s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Silver, Bronze, Gold

Large Ceramic Leaf Bowl with Banded 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

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Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Sculptural Bowl in Rose Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This handblown Murano Burri Bowl in Rose Gold is a one-of-a-kind work of art, designed to embody luxury and exceptional craftsmanship. Every curve and texture of this bowl has been m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Intreccio Rectangular Woven Basket Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Baskets made using a weaving technique. Strips and bands of leather follow each other and bind together to shape the object. Available in the round (large and small), rectangular a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Leather

Signed American Studio Hand-Carved Wooden Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this signed American studio hand-carved bowl featuring original finish, beautifully figured grain, organic egg-shaped form, rich warm tone, and artist's sig...
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20th Century American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

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

Sculptural Art Glass Bowl by Leon Applebaum circa 1980s
Located in Troy, MI
Signed Leon Applebaum Art Glass Bowl Large studio art glass bowl by Leon Applebaum circa 1980s Pinwheel design of purple green and pink Etched signature to underside Additional In...
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20th Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

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

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Ceramic

Vintage Murano Alessandro Mandruzzato Faceted Geode Red Glass Bowl, Caviar Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous large Italian Murano vintage Alessandro Mandruzzato diamond faceted flat cut polished Sommerso geode bowl is great for serving caviar...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Blown Glass

Borrowed Form #10, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
Located in Vancouver, BC
Borrowed Forms takes on loan shapes of the natural world and translates them into domestic objects. Rocks, charred wood, and forest debris from the Pacific Northwest are selected for form and texture, and their impressions are captured in poured jewelers wax. The wax leaves no trace behind as it peels away—an impactless intervention, as if nothing ever occurred. Each resulting cast bronze vessel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

1980s Modern Speckled Brown Dish Glazed Pottery Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s modern triangular small speckled brown dish glazed pottery art Signed by Melching 80 3.25 long x 2.5 w x .38 thick Preowned vintage condition. Se...
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1980s Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Pottery

Amethyst and Pink Murano Glass Bowl with Avventurina, Made to Order
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted by skilled artisans of Murano, this glass bowl showcases the vibrant colors and intricate detail that characterize the island's tradition of glassmaking. With an exquisite amethyst and pink...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

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 Studio Art Hand Crafted Bike Chain Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Recycled Art Handmade Bike Chain Bowl Unknown artist 3.5 h x 13.25 Original vintage condition. Refer to images
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Late 20th Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Metal

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

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

French Ceramic Bowl
Located in Austin, TX
Ceramic vase / bowl from France with a cream glaze exterior and gold interior. We were drawn to the unique design – scalloped opening and stylized wave cutouts.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Signed Maurice Heaton Abstract Glass Bowl or Plate Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This most unusual signed glass bowl or plate by Maurice Heaton is vintage and from the 60's. The pattern and color of abstractions of green against b...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Blown Glass

Coral Red Murano Glass Bowl with 24-Karat Gold Attributed to Donà, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Coral red Murano glass artistic bowl with 24-karat gold, attributed to Alberto Donà, 1990s. This is a unique art piece, entirely handmade with blown glass in the Italian island of M...
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1990s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Gold

Pair of Gilt-Metal and Enamel 'Fleurs Des Siècles' Flower Baskets by Gorham
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt-metal and enamel 'Fleurs des Siècles' flower baskets by Gorham American, circa 1975 Measures: height 15cm, width 17cm, depth 13cm D...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Intreccio Square Woven Basket Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Baskets made using a weaving technique. Strips and bands of leather follow each other and bind together to shape the object. Available in the round (large and small), rectangular...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Leather

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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