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Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Mid Century Turquoise Glaze Pottery Planter Jardiniere Cachepot Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa mid 20th century ceramic cachepot / planter / jardiniere / urn, featuring oval Neoclassical styling with downward curling ends and footed base. Glazed in light blue / turquoise...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

French Neoclassical Style Tole Wastebasket
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Tole Wastebasket. Our French Modern Empire Style Tole wastebasket is a beautiful red with a gold stenciled design. Marked Made In France on the bottom.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Tôle

Pair Wedgwood Creamware Dishes Hand Painted England Circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1810, this pair of creamware dishes features a handpainted neoclassical border decorated with a band of green acanthus leaves separated by black dar...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Creamware

Three Wedgwood Creamware Oval Dishes England Circa 1830
Located in Katonah, NY
Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1830, this group of three oval dishes is lovely creamware with a simple, elegant design. Creamware is cream-colored, refined earthenware. It was cre...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Creamware

Greek Key Decoration on a Peach and Purple Regency Period English Pearlware Dish
By Wilson & Co
Located in Katonah, NY
This is the perfect dish to place on a low table with candies or by the front door to welcome you home and hold your keys and other small items. The strong purple Greek key decoration on the soft peach ground is exquisite! The lavish gilding framing the border adds to the dish's elegance. The Greek key design on the border is typical of the English Regency period. This oval-shaped dish was made at the Wilson factory**, Staffordshire, England, circa 1805. The underside of the dish has the Wilson factory impressed mark of the period. Dimensions: 10.85" long x 7.65" wide x 2.25" tall Condition: Excellent Price: $285 **Background of Wilson Pottery...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Earthenware

Boston Classical Coin Silver Basket by Haddock, Lincoln & Foss
Located in New York, NY
Classical coin silver basket. Made by Haddock, Lincoln & Foss in Boston, ca 1860. Round and curved with four cast leaf-mounted leaf supports. Beaded...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Silver

Vintage Interiors by Wedgwood Rose Midnight 5.5” Bowl
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Delve into the world of classic English elegance with this exquisite vintage Wedgwood Rose Midnight Bowl. This remarkable piece is a true embodiment of ...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Pottery

Capodimonte Porcelain Potpourri Covered Bowl - Gladiators, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C Capodimonte Porcelain Potpourri Covered Bowl - Gladiators. This lovely covered bowl is very unusual and features a crown form reticulated lid and ...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

American 1920 Vintage Navette Sweetmeat Basket with Handle .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Sterling silver navette basket with handle. Elegant sweetmeat basket tray with a fixed handle, crafted with an oval navette shape in solid .925/.999 sterling silver, back in the 1920's. This tray is decorated with fluted scalloped patterns and mounted in four stylized legs. The side panels are decorated with pierced perforations to recreate organic patterns. Weight: 369.5 Grams, (236.85 Dwt). Measurements: 292 mm by 178 mm by 205 mm (11.5 x 7.0 x 8.1 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark of an armor with a 6, the model numbers, the silver assay mark and signed, "STERLING C 3705". History: When silver baskets first appeared around the 17th century they resembled the original, practical and rudimental woven straw or wooden baskets used...
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1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Sterling Silver, Silver

Signed Moser Amethyst Footed Bowl with Oroplastique Decorative Frieze, c1920
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Signed Moser Amethyst Footed Bowl with Oroplastique Decorative Frieze, c1920 Czechoslovakia as we knew it - prior to recent partition - was formed after the breakup of the Austr...
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20th Century Czech Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal

Austrian Bronze & Iron Neoclassical Trash Can / Wastepaper Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austrian bronze & iron neoclassical trash can / wastepaper basket Austria, circa early 20th century Of oval form with a continuous trellis, garland and flowerhead motif. Beautiful...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze, Iron

Wedgwood, 'Princess Anne' Goblet with Jasperware Medallion, Signed, UK, 1973
Located in Chatham, ON
Wedgwood - Neoclassical style 'Princess Anne' wedding commemorative lead crystal goblet with blue jasperware medallion and etched/wheel cut laur...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Bradford Exchange Titanic Collectable Plates Gift
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Set Of 4 Titanic Plates. These 'Queen of Ocean' plates were made circa 1999s, and they are highly colle...
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20th Century Central American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Regency Reticulated Porcelain Basket Compote
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain basket compote Circa mid 20th century Measures: 9"W x 6.5"D x 7.5"H E...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Rosso Antico Tazza, Italy 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large Italian tazza in rosso antico with swan decorations on the corners and square bowl, godron wall and fluted shaft on a square base. Based on the 1787...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Antique Wrought Iron Two Tier Standing Basket
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique two tier wrought iron 2 tier standing basket in excellent condition. Solid Iron with great stability. For Indoor and outdoor use. Measures 16.5" in width x 10.5" in depth...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Waste Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain waste bowl. By Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820. With painted enamel topographical scenes, ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Large Blue and White Spode Greekware Platter England Circa 1810 Neoclassical
Located in Katonah, NY
Spode made this fabulous platter circa 1810. It is decorated in the neoclassical "Greek" pattern with classical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art. It is large, measuring 20" x 15.5" x 1.75" deep, and is perfect for hanging. The dramatic pattern shows a scene from Olympic history. At the center, Cynisca wins the four-horse chariot race at the Greek Olympic...
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Earthenware

Reticulated Gold Gilt Greek Key Porcelain Basket Compote
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain basket compote with Greek Key detail Circa mid 20th century Measures: 9"W x ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Reticulated Gold Gilt Porcelain Lion Paw Footed Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain lion paw footed basket compote Circa late 20th century Measures: 10"W x 10"D x 4.25"H Excellen...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Wicker Splint Gathering Basket
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wicker splint gathering basket with tacked rim, circa late-20th century, USA. A rectangular wicker splint gathering basket for fruits, vege...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Wood, Wicker

Wedgwood Creamware Platter or Charger 18th Century Made in England Circa 1785
Located in Katonah, NY
This Wedgwood creamware round platter or charger was made in 18th century England circa 1785. The border is decorated with a traditional neoclassical design of iron-red flower heads...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Creamware

English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish with Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware

English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish with Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic

English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish with Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware

Georg Jensen USA American Neoclassical Sterling Silver Footed Bowl
Located in New York, NY
American Neoclassical sterling silver bowl. Retailed by Georg Jensen USA in New York. Curved sides and raised round foot mounted to square base. Beadi...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Sterling Silver

Meissen Marcolini Period Porcelain Twin Handled Painted Fruit Basket
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain twin handled fruit basket by prolific makers Meissen and dating from the Marcolini period 1774 to 1814. The fruit basket stands raised on four Greek k...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze & Crystal Tazzas or Pedestal Bowls
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique tazzas are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Neoclassical style. The tops are done in a clear cu...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful French Empire Ormolu Bronze Sphinx Oval Cut Crystal Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Baccarat style centerpiece with cut crystal central bowl supported on bronze basket stamped Baccarat France And Flanked by two female Sphinx...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful French Bronze Diamond Cut Crystal Bronze Oval Centerpiece Swan Handles
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical gilt bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece  with swan handles in the manner of Baccarat, circa 1940s.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal, Bronze

Set Four Antique English Dishes Made By Coalport Hand-Painted Circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
These four exquisite Coalport "Church Gresley" pattern dishes are decorated with black trapezoids, pink roses, cornflower sprigs, and fabulous gilding! In our opinion, the exceptiona...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

From the Collection of Mario Buatta a Neoclassical Saucer Dish England
Located in Katonah, NY
Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta Made in England circa 1820, this elegant and beautiful saucer dish has fluting, which seems to f...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Collection of Five 19th C Spongeware Mixing Pottery Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Five 19th C Spongeware Mixing Bowls. This fine collection of blue spongeware pottery bowls are in good condition and sold as a group.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Pottery

Classical Style Painted Wastebasket or Planter, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic and classical at the same time, painted iron waste basket or trash can or planter with wonderful patina, X-design. Waste basket, planter.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Metal

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu-mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat. The almost identical one is also available AC851.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Dresden Porcelain Reticulated Fruit Basket and Stand by Adolf Hamann
By Dresden Porcelain, Adolf Hamann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate and intricately worked antique Dresden Porcelain Fruit Basket and Underplate. The form is rare and a technical tour de force. Few of ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Antique English Georgian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Basket
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian neoclassical sterling silver basket, ca 1790. Ovoid body on same foot with reeded c-scroll swing handle. Engraved wavy-s...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Sterling Silver

Rosso Antico Marble and Gilt Bronze Potpourri Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of rosso antico marble and gilt bronze potpourri vases epitomize opulent artistry. A popular material for sculpture in ancient ...
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18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Marble, Stone, Bronze

Antique Drabware Dish Showing Bird Made by Job Ridgway 1802-1808
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in England by Job Ridgway 1802-1808, this incredibly rare oval-shaped Drabware dish shows a hawk perched on a log. The image is crisp. According to the online Ridgway pattern bo...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Earthenware

Large Antique English Punch Bowl Made circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
This large English punch bowl is painted in a soft orange with a simple black neoclassical trim on the inner border and edges along the top and bott...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Earthenware

Bailey, Banks and Biddle Sterling Silver Repoussé Bowl-9.5" Diameter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very handsome Bailey, Banks & Biddle sterling silver 9.5" diameter bowl with a scalloped edge. The body of the bowl has fine repousse of scrolled leaves. On the bottom it is clearly ...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Sterling Silver

Set of Three Early 19th Century Wedgwood Creamware Pattern No. 892 Serving Bowls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare group of wedgwood creamware bowls. In the neoclassical pattern no. 892 with a cobalt blue and gold border. Diameters: just under 9 in., just over 8 3/4 in., and just ove...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Creamware

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal, Bronze

Dessert Dish, Worcester, circa 1770
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A dessert dish, in the shape of a shell, and decorated in the Sevres manner.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Pair of Silver Gilt Bronze French Tazzas with Tortoiseshell, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
This fine pair of French, silver, allegorical tazzas are tortoiseshelled. They include detailed wreaths on the walls of the base. A finely dressed woman holds each dish proudly above...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Silver

Antique German Neoclassical Silver Covered Urn
Located in New York, NY
German Neoclassical silver urn, 18th century. Oval tapering bowl on raised and stepped foot. Cover domed with vasiform finial. Chased imbricated le...
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18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Silver

Wonderful French Ormolu Bronze Cut Crystal Oval Centrepiece Lions Feet Handles
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful large oval French neoclassical ormolu doré bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece / Jardinière with lions feet and double ...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Bowl, Talavera, Spain, Late 17th-Early 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic bowl decorated with high-temperature enamels on a white opaque tin slip. The polychrome is based on colors typical of Talavera: cobalt blue, copper green, manganese black, an...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Fenton Hobnail Milk Glass Footed Center Bowl, EAPG Compote, Serving Piece
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsome milk glass bowl stands on a short pedestal foot and is decorated with a hobnail pattern on the bowl. Great ruffled edge. Unmarked, but most likely made by Fenton, circa 1960...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Milk Glass

Alabaster Marble Jewelry Dish
Located in New York, NY
A European alabaster marble jewelry dish, in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century, Europe (Italy or Spain.) Dish is round; a great piece to hold small items or jewelry (d...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Marble, Alabaster

Hand-Painted Viennese Porcelain Plate from 1800
By Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur Josef Böck
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted Vienna porcelain plate, made in 1800 Ø cm 20 Vienna porcelain, also known as "white gold", boasts a rich and fascinating history dating back to 1718. Born from the Imp...
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1880s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Vintage Wedgewood 8" Round Imperial Black Basalt Footed Bowl
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning footed bowl from Wedgwood, crafted in England, dating back to the 1960s. Wedgwood stands as a pillar in the British ceramics industry, having...
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1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware

Traditional Round Ceramic Decorative Horse Plate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A timeless round ceramic decorative horse plate. This piece will be wonderful hanging on a wall, or used as a catchall or trinket dish on a coffee table. It has scalloped gold edges ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Paint

Round Ceramic Laurel Trinket Dish in Cream Blue and Green Crooksville
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty round ceramic trinket dish with blue laurel accents. This small bowl or dish will be great used as a catchall for keys or spare change. It is round and glazed in a craquelur...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Paint

Russian Ormolu & Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Atrib to Imperial Glass Works
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Russian Ormolu and Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Attributed to Imperial Russian Glass Works St. Petersburg Imperial Glass Factory, Mid to late 1...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red & Gilt Zinc Grape Hod
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red and Gilt Zinc Grape Hod France, circa 1900s A fine example from the world of French winemaking history is this exquisite antique Chateauneuf de Pape ...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Metal, Zinc

Swedish Porphyry Tazza, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The turned base and stem with shallow bowl top. Shows signs of expert repair.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

19th Century Russian Silver & Cut Glass Swing-Handled Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Russian silver and cut glass swing-handled basket Russia, circa 1880 Stamped in a rectangular cartouche. 875 grade  Immerse yourself in the opulence of 19th-century Rus...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Sterling Silver

Neoclassical bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical 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, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom 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 Wedgwood, Longaberger, Meissen Porcelain, and Capodimonte. 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 $30 and tops out at $24,500 while the average work can sell for $829.

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