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Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

POSTMODERN STYLE

Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.

ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
  • A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
  • Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
  • Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
  • Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980) 
  • Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
  • Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam

CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
  • Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood 
  • Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
  • Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art

POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.

Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendinia onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.

Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group,  which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.

Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals. 

After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.

On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.

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Style: Post-Modern
Haeger Rounded Edge Mauve Pink Postmodern Vide Poche
Haeger Rounded Edge Mauve Pink Postmodern Vide Poche

Haeger Rounded Edge Mauve Pink Postmodern Vide Poche

By Royal Haeger

Located in New York, NY

Postmodern Haeger vide poche catchall. Bold rounded edges make this a standout piece, mauve color is versatile and pairs nicely with many other colors. Perfect for a coffee table, dr...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian Tortoise Murano Art Glass Bowl 1970s
Large Italian Tortoise Murano Art Glass Bowl 1970s

Large Italian Tortoise Murano Art Glass Bowl 1970s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

This impressive vintage Murano art glass bowl showcases a striking 14-inch tortoise or leopard pattern, exuding timeless elegance. Ideal for serving or display, this Italian blown art glass piece dates back to the 1970s or early 1980s and likely originates from Empoli, near Florence, known for its modern...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Postmodern Gray Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl
Postmodern Gray Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl

Postmodern Gray Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl

Located in New York, NY

Stunning woven braided ceramic centerpiece bowl glazed in a wonderful shade of gray with some blue tones. Great size for a coffee table or entryway. Very unusual abstract shape, plea...

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1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Set Of 4 Calipso Office Set in Tosca Leather, Wood & Dark Horn by Arcahorn
Set Of 4 Calipso Office Set in Tosca Leather, Wood & Dark Horn by Arcahorn

Set Of 4 Calipso Office Set in Tosca Leather, Wood & Dark Horn by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 4 Calipso Office Set in Tosca Leather, Wood & Dark Horn by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: Desk Blotter: D 50 x W 75 x H 5 cm. A4 Letter Tray: D 25 x W 34 x H 5 ...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass, Other

Alessi Round Polished Stainless Steel Tray Postmodern
Alessi Round Polished Stainless Steel Tray Postmodern

Alessi Round Polished Stainless Steel Tray Postmodern

By Alessi

Located in Bochum, NRW

Alessi Round Polished Stainless Steel Tray Postmodern. Round tray with a leased edge. Maker's mark on the bottom. Diameter 48cm. Good use condition with minor wear.

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stainless Steel

1980's Memphis Era Large Footed Compote Ceramic bowl
1980's Memphis Era Large Footed Compote Ceramic bowl

1980's Memphis Era Large Footed Compote Ceramic bowl

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful large glossy pink ceramic Memphis era ball footed compote, with turquoise ceramic bowls circa 1980's great condition.

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20th Century American Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Ward Bennett for Sasaki Japan - Crystal Vase Sengai's Picture of the Universe
Ward Bennett for Sasaki Japan - Crystal Vase Sengai's Picture of the Universe

Ward Bennett for Sasaki Japan - Crystal Vase Sengai's Picture of the Universe

By Ward Bennett

Located in St. Louis, MO

A post-modern Ward Bennett design for Sasaki Japan, Black leaded crystal vase with etched circle-triangle-square pattern with thick rim. The circle-triangle-square is Sengai's pictu...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Crystal

Acies Circum Bowl by Justus Knut Schomann
Acies Circum Bowl by Justus Knut Schomann

Acies Circum Bowl by Justus Knut Schomann

Located in Geneve, CH

Acies Circum Bowl by Justus Knut Schomann Dimensions: W 40 x D 30 x H 3 cm Materials: Casted Arcylic, Diamond polished. Weight: 2.4 Kg. Justus K...

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2010s German Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Acrylic

Mackenzie-Childs Black and White Plate or Dish, 1990s
Mackenzie-Childs Black and White Plate or Dish, 1990s

Mackenzie-Childs Black and White Plate or Dish, 1990s

By Mackenzie Childs

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful authentic designer plate or dish by designers' MacKenzie-Childs, circa 1990s, New York. A rare piece, hand-painted plate with a black and wh...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Postmodern Green Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl
Postmodern Green Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl

Postmodern Green Ceramic Braided Woven Abstract Centerpiece Bowl

Located in New York, NY

Stunning woven braided ceramic centerpiece bowl glazed in a chic glossy green. Great size for a coffee table or entryway. Very unusual abstract shape, pleasing from every angle. Not ...

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1980s Unknown Vintage Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

IBEX Glass Studio Post-Modern Memphis-Style Art Glass Pedestal Bowl, 1989
IBEX Glass Studio Post-Modern Memphis-Style Art Glass Pedestal Bowl, 1989

IBEX Glass Studio Post-Modern Memphis-Style Art Glass Pedestal Bowl, 1989

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking post-modern art glass bowl by Ibex Studio, executed in a bold Memphis-inspired palette. The wide conical bowl is rendered in translucent turquoise glass, edged with a contrasting magenta rim, and raised on a deep cobalt blue pedestal foot. The saturated color blocking, playful geometry, and sculptural silhouette exemplify the exuberant design language of the 1980s post-modern movement. Hand-blown and signed to the underside, this bowl functions equally well as a centerpiece, console accent, or standalone sculptural object. A strong example of American studio glass that bridges decorative arts and design history. #5147 Details: Maker: Ibex Studio Origin: United States Date: Circa 1989 Material: Hand-blown art glass Color: Turquoise bowl with magenta rim, cobalt blue foot Signature: Etched signature and date to underside Dimensions: 12.5” diameter x 8.25” height Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear to base consistent with age IBEX Glass Studio was founded in 1985 by Dimitri Michaelides, Sam Stang...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Frosted Green Frooot Bowl by Maha Alavi Studio
Frosted Green Frooot Bowl by Maha Alavi Studio

Frosted Green Frooot Bowl by Maha Alavi Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Frosted Green Frooot Bowl by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: D 30 x H 33 cm Materials: Resin. Maha Alavi is a Tokyo-based Canadian industrial designer...

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Resin

Charcoal Diogenèa Bowl by ZPS Studio
Charcoal Diogenèa Bowl by ZPS Studio

Charcoal Diogenèa Bowl by ZPS Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Charcoal Diogenèa Bowl by ZPS Studio Dimensions: D 23 x H 4.8 cm Materials: Charcoal. A number of 31 bowls of identical shape, made in limited edition by fine Italian artisans in 31...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stone

Archimede Seguso Style Italian Murano Glass Scalloped Edge Centerpiece Bowl
Archimede Seguso Style Italian Murano Glass Scalloped Edge Centerpiece Bowl

Archimede Seguso Style Italian Murano Glass Scalloped Edge Centerpiece Bowl

By Archimede Seguso

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Italian Murano glass centerpiece bowl or fruit bowl In the manner Archimede Seguso Italy, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 14.63"W x 8.5"D x 4.75"H. Very good origina...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Artefacto Chan Maák Cab Decorative Object by Lørdag & Søndag
Artefacto Chan Maák Cab Decorative Object by Lørdag & Søndag

Artefacto Chan Maák Cab Decorative Object by Lørdag & Søndag

Located in Geneve, CH

Artefacto Chan Maák Cab Decorative Object by Lørdag & Søndag Dimensions: D 18 x W 50 x H 55 cm. Materials: Wicker. Lørdag & Søndag is a design studio founded in 2011 by Salv...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wicker

Rene Magritte ceramic decorative plate , marked edition with original box .
Rene Magritte ceramic decorative plate , marked edition with original box .

Rene Magritte ceramic decorative plate , marked edition with original box .

By René Magritte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful decorative plate made by Adage et Flammarion , for the Magritte Collection .edition 330/1000 Box measures 9.5 x 9.5 x 1 high . shows light ware and scratches in cardboard .

Category

1990s French Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Clear Crystal Tumb Print Bowl Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Clear Crystal Tumb Print Bowl Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany

Clear Crystal Tumb Print Bowl Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Doraville, GA

A beautiful clear crystel tumb print bowl designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company. The sticker is missing, but the bowl was probably manufactured by Archimede Seguso and made ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Blown Glass

Paper Darkened Brass Bowl I by Gentner Design
Paper Darkened Brass Bowl I by Gentner Design

Paper Darkened Brass Bowl I by Gentner Design

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Geneve, CH

Paper darkened brass bowl I by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 25.4 x W 25.4 x H 12.7 cm Materials: darkened brass Available in tarnished brass and darkened brass. The Paper Series emb...

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2010s American Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Meduse Tagi Bowl by Pia Chevalier
Meduse Tagi Bowl by Pia Chevalier

Meduse Tagi Bowl by Pia Chevalier

By Pia Chevalier

Located in Geneve, CH

Meduse Tagi bowl by Pia Chevalier Each one is unique. Materials: Raw stoneware. Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 10 cm. Also available in white stone, bronze, blue, white glaze. Pia Chev...

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2010s French Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Extra Large Art Glass Pedestal Bowl by Guenther & Luna, 1980s
Rare Extra Large Art Glass Pedestal Bowl by Guenther & Luna, 1980s

Rare Extra Large Art Glass Pedestal Bowl by Guenther & Luna, 1980s

By Robert Guenther

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning and quite rare extra large art glass pedestal bowl by Robert Guenther and George Luna circa 1980s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and me...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Paper Brass Bowl I by Gentner Design
Paper Brass Bowl I by Gentner Design

Paper Brass Bowl I by Gentner Design

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Geneve, CH

Paper brass bowl I by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 25.4 x W 25.4 x H 12.7 cm Materials: tarnished brass Available in tarnished brass and darkened brass. The Paper Series embodies th...

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2010s American Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

DYKA Centerpiece Bowl by ZEMNA
DYKA Centerpiece Bowl by ZEMNA

DYKA Centerpiece Bowl by ZEMNA

Located in Geneve, CH

DYKA Centerpiece Bowl by ZEMNA Designed by Tetiana Krasutska. Dimensions: D 17 x W 25 x H 14 cm. Materials: Clay. Each object in the DYKA collection is unique because it is sculpte...

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2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Clay

Peter Shire Signed Ceramic California Exp Studio Pottery Splatter Bowl, 1982
Peter Shire Signed Ceramic California Exp Studio Pottery Splatter Bowl, 1982

Peter Shire Signed Ceramic California Exp Studio Pottery Splatter Bowl, 1982

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and scarce work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) o...

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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Polypore Small Bowl by David Valner
Polypore Small Bowl by David Valner

Polypore Small Bowl by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

Polypore Small Bowl by David Valner Dimensions: D 22 x W 27 x H 13 cm. Materials: Hand-crafted glass. Weight: 2 kg. Finish: Small size, dark green and beige, and matte surface. In t...

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2010s Czech Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass

Uovo Bowl, Mexican White Onyx
Uovo Bowl, Mexican White Onyx

Uovo Bowl, Mexican White Onyx

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

This bowl explores balance through weight, surface, and elevation. Carved from solid white onyx, its gently concave form rests on three egg-shaped stone legs, lifting the piece and c...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Onyx, Stone

Murano Style Art Glass Lily Flower Shaped Candle Holder Paperweight Catchall
Murano Style Art Glass Lily Flower Shaped Candle Holder Paperweight Catchall

Murano Style Art Glass Lily Flower Shaped Candle Holder Paperweight Catchall

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Murano Style Art Glass Pink Blue Green Flower Petal Shaped Candle Holder, Catchall, Ashtray. Italian Murano Art Glass lily flower multicolor paperweight or candle holder, vot...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Alessi Girotondo Round Stainless Steel Tray Postmodern in Yellow
Alessi Girotondo Round Stainless Steel Tray Postmodern in Yellow

Alessi Girotondo Round Stainless Steel Tray Postmodern in Yellow

By Alessi

Located in San Diego, CA

Cut paper dolls motif created by design Duo Stefano Giovannoni and Guido Ventury early production. Beautiful color and condition

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bronze Patinated Vide-Poche, Mid Century, France.
Bronze Patinated Vide-Poche, Mid Century, France.

Bronze Patinated Vide-Poche, Mid Century, France.

By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti

Located in Brussels, BE

Elegant tripode vide-poche Garouste et Bonetti Era, circa 1980, France. Patinated bronze in good original condition. Dimensions: 10 cm H, 10 cm diameter. All purchases are covered by...

Category

1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Italy Mid Century Modern Small Nickel Silver Basket, Alessi Era
Italy Mid Century Modern Small Nickel Silver Basket, Alessi Era

Italy Mid Century Modern Small Nickel Silver Basket, Alessi Era

By Alessi

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern nickel or silver-plate basket. Stamped MADE IN ITALY. Dimensions: 3.25" H x 8" diameter Please visit take a look at our listings, we ha...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

Polypore Medium Bowl by David Valner
Polypore Medium Bowl by David Valner

Polypore Medium Bowl by David Valner

Located in Geneve, CH

Polypore Medium Bowl by David Valner Dimensions: D 27 x W 30 x H 18 cm. Materials: Hand-crafted glass. Weight: 3,5 kg. Finish: Medium size, Dark green and beige, and matte surface. ...

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2010s Czech Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass

Massive Organic Form Art Glass Pedestal Bowl by David Thai
Massive Organic Form Art Glass Pedestal Bowl by David Thai

Massive Organic Form Art Glass Pedestal Bowl by David Thai

Located in San Diego, CA

This striking, large-scale studio art glass bowl is signed by David Thai and showcases his refined command of color, form, and surface texture. Executed in thick, hand-blown glass, t...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Ultramarine Blue, Copper Metallic Luster Kósmos Bowl by deBlona
Ultramarine Blue, Copper Metallic Luster Kósmos Bowl by deBlona

Ultramarine Blue, Copper Metallic Luster Kósmos Bowl by deBlona

Located in Geneve, CH

Ultramarine Blue, Copper Metallic Luster Kósmos Bowl by deBlona Dimensions: D 34 x H 43 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Colors: Ultramarine blue, copper metallic luster. The ‘Kósmos’ vase ...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

DYKA Drinking Bowl by ZEMNA
DYKA Drinking Bowl by ZEMNA

DYKA Drinking Bowl by ZEMNA

Located in Geneve, CH

DYKA Drinking Bowl by ZEMNA Designed by Tetiana Krasutska. Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 6 cm. Materials: Clay. Each object in the DYKA collection is unique because it is sculpted by...

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2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Clay

Borek Sipek Design Driade "Euridice" Transparent Glass Bowl
Borek Sipek Design Driade "Euridice" Transparent Glass Bowl

Borek Sipek Design Driade "Euridice" Transparent Glass Bowl

By B. Sipek, Driade

Located in Brescia, IT

"Euridice" Borek Sipek by Driade Kosmo, 2010 Transparent glass bowl Perfect condition.   

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Blown Glass

White Woven Wicker Pottery Centerpiece Bowl
White Woven Wicker Pottery Centerpiece Bowl

White Woven Wicker Pottery Centerpiece Bowl

Located in New York, NY

A chic round off-white/antique white 'woven' 'wicker' pottery centerpiece bowl with soft edge, circa late-20th century to the early aughts. Beautiful as a standalone piece or fill wi...

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Le Mani Bowl by Marcela Cure
Le Mani Bowl by Marcela Cure

Le Mani Bowl by Marcela Cure

Located in Geneve, CH

Le Mani bowl by Marcela Cure Dimensions: W 42 x D 42 x H 15 cm Materials: Resin and Stone Composite The latest addition to our CORPOREA Collection is the Le Mani bowl. Given its...

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2010s Colombian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stone

Postmodern Frosted Lucite Bowl by Rede Guzzini of Italy
Postmodern Frosted Lucite Bowl by Rede Guzzini of Italy

Postmodern Frosted Lucite Bowl by Rede Guzzini of Italy

By Rede Guzzini

Located in San Diego, CA

Postmodern handmade frosted Lucite bowl / centerpiece / tray made in Italy by Rede Guzzini, circa 1970s. The Rede Line is known for being highly desirable due to it's simplistic and ...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Lucite

Modernist Copper Enamel Tray with Abstract Decor
Modernist Copper Enamel Tray with Abstract Decor

Modernist Copper Enamel Tray with Abstract Decor

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Graphic Modernist rectangular tray or catch-all dish in enameled copper features colorful abstract decor in teal and copper colors with red and green accents. The underside of the t...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel

Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass Urn Bud Vase, American Studio Glass
Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass Urn Bud Vase, American Studio Glass

Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass Urn Bud Vase, American Studio Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage art glass bud vase features orange body with undulating ribbon accent in red fused glass; the colored glass is layered in and encased in clear glass layer in sommerso technique. The urn shaped body is mounted on round conical base in mottled lime green glass. The minimal form of the vase juxtaposes the bright color palette, evocative of Memphis Milano pieces. The vase is signed by the artist on the bottom. Sculptural, highly decorative vase with graphic form, high quality craftsmanship, and striking color palette will make a great gift to a collector or a design enthusiast and a perfect addition to a wide range of interiors, from Traditional to Post Modern, Art Deco, Mid Century Modern, Eclectic, Transitional, Scandinavian Modern, Collected, or Contemporary. Matthew Buechner is an established American glass artist; he started his training in 1975 as an apprentice to glassblower Jon Meyer in Canton, New York, and continued it at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, where he studied glass blowing with Michael Pavlik. Matthew also served as an apprentice at the Glashutte Eisch in Germany, and attended workshops at Rhode Island School of Design, the Penland School of Design, and the Haystack Mountain School in Maine. In 1979, together with his brother Thomas Buechner III, Matthew founded Vitrix Hot Glass Studio in Corning's Market Street District, regarded among America's prominent contemporary glass studios. In 1981 Matthew founded his own studio, Thames Glass...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass

Carol Lahy Fused Art Glass Decorative Square Vide-Poche or Ashtray, Signed
Carol Lahy Fused Art Glass Decorative Square Vide-Poche or Ashtray, Signed

Carol Lahy Fused Art Glass Decorative Square Vide-Poche or Ashtray, Signed

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Fused glass square vide-poche or ashtray has wide rim of deep amethyst purple color and complex central bowl with checkered pattern in the center, encircled by a blue band. All area...

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Mocca Leather and Steel Maggiz Magazine Rack by OxDenmarq
Mocca Leather and Steel Maggiz Magazine Rack by OxDenmarq

Mocca Leather and Steel Maggiz Magazine Rack by OxDenmarq

Located in Geneve, CH

Mocca Leather and Steel Maggiz Magazine Rack by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 24 x W 47 x H 43 cm Materials: Steel, Leather Also Available: Different leather and frame colors available,...

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2010s Danish Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Steel

1980s Fiorucci Heart-Shaped Porcelain Dish in Italian Pop Art Style
1980s Fiorucci Heart-Shaped Porcelain Dish in Italian Pop Art Style

1980s Fiorucci Heart-Shaped Porcelain Dish in Italian Pop Art Style

Vintage 1980s Fiorucci "New Wave" Italian porcelain heart-shaped trinket dish, ashtray or vide poche. This rare authentic post-modern piece is glazed porcelain with the traditional 1...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Borek Sipek sculpture glass bowl centerpiece signed
Borek Sipek sculpture glass bowl centerpiece signed

Borek Sipek sculpture glass bowl centerpiece signed

By B. Sipek

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Borek Sipek master Czech glass blower , artist of high end glass work . This one is known as Trinite”. Signed

Category

1990s Czech Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass

Unique London Plane Long Bowl 45 cm by Matt Kavanagh
Unique London Plane Long Bowl 45 cm by Matt Kavanagh

Unique London Plane Long Bowl 45 cm by Matt Kavanagh

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique London Plane Long Bowl 45 cm by Matt Kavanagh. Signed by Matt Kavanagh. One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 45 x D 26.5 x H 19 cm. Materials: London Plane, scorch & wax. Unique ...

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2010s British Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Hardwood

Meritalia SENZAFINE Round Basket, Medium / Black by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia SENZAFINE Round Basket, Medium / Black by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia SENZAFINE Round Basket, Medium / Black by Gaetano Pesce

By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Toronto, ON

Tangled polyurethane is used in Edizioni del Pesce to create a series of vases with various shapes: Senzafine by Gaetano Pesce. This intrinsic variety infuses each piece with its own...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Plastic

Morbelli 24k Gold and White Porcelain Wall Plate "Planisfero Celeste", Italy
Morbelli 24k Gold and White Porcelain Wall Plate "Planisfero Celeste", Italy

Morbelli 24k Gold and White Porcelain Wall Plate "Planisfero Celeste", Italy

By Arte Morbelli

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy by Morbelli, 1970s. It is made in white porcelain, which is decorated with 24k gold inlaid lamina. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of u...

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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Gold

Berro Tray in Horn, Brass & Lacquered Wood with Ivory Gloss Finish by Arcahorn
Berro Tray in Horn, Brass & Lacquered Wood with Ivory Gloss Finish by Arcahorn

Berro Tray in Horn, Brass & Lacquered Wood with Ivory Gloss Finish by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Berro Tray in Horn, Brass & Lacquered Wood with Ivory Gloss Finish by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 35 x W 53 x H 7 cm. Materials: Wood with lacquered ivory gloss finish, horn, and chromed ...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass, Other

Gioele Tray in Matte Amara Ebony Veneer & Aida Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn
Gioele Tray in Matte Amara Ebony Veneer & Aida Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn

Gioele Tray in Matte Amara Ebony Veneer & Aida Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Gioele Tray in Matte Amara Ebony Veneer & Aida Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: D 41 x W 66 x H 5 cm. Materials: Amara ebony veneer and Aida pebbled l...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unique Norwegian Maple Long Bowl by Matt Kavanagh
Unique Norwegian Maple Long Bowl by Matt Kavanagh

Unique Norwegian Maple Long Bowl by Matt Kavanagh

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Norwegian Maple Long Bowl by Matt Kavanagh. Signed by Matt Kavanagh. One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 54.5 x D 17.5 x H 17 cm. Materials: Norwegian Maple, scorch & wax. Uniqu...

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2010s British Post-Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Hardwood, Maple

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