Metal Serving Bowls

A large Hollywood Regency pewter cabbage leaf serving bowl by Golan. This stunning large cabbage or lettuce leaf bowl by Golan is a testament to their masterful design and artistic...

With its beauty and elegant movement and curves, the Tartaro leaf brings us the concept for this family of handmade trays with fine alpaca and marble sto...

This is an antique peach bowl. An English, glass and silver plated decorative fruit bowl, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Elegantly present y...

Decorative pan for aperitif by Jean Despres, France, circa 1950. Silver-plated metal piece with a hammered handle, and decorated at the base of a flat link chain. The plating is original. Dimensions : H 1.93 in. x W 8.15 in. x D 4.3 in. - H 4.9 cm x W 20.7 cm x D 10.9 cm. Signature incised "J.Després" under the handle and hallmark "JD" with an Amphora in the center (see photos). Jean Després, born June 15, 1889 in Souvigny (Allier), and died in 1980 in Avallon (Yonne), is a French goldsmith, creator of jewelry, objects and furniture of Art Deco style, specializing in the work of the silver.Jean Després was born into a descendant family of master glassmakers, Després de Loisy, and glaziers, Turlin. The family moved in Avallon in 1890 to open an articles of paintings and art store at no. 27 rue de Paris and then at no. 20 place Vauban.He attended school and college in Avallon without being a very bright student. His passion was cycling and competitions. He obtained his patent in 1905. His father placed him in apprenticeship with a friend, goldsmith in Paris in the Marais district.At the same time, he completed his training by following the drawing classes in the schools of the city of Paris and frequented the Bateau-Lavoir, where he met Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Paul Signac, Giorgio De Chirico, Marie Laurencin, Chaim Soutine, Maurice Utrillo and Georges Braque, whom will be his best friend. He is passionate about cubism.During World War I, Jean Després was assigned as a draftsman mechanic in the workshops of the military aviation. This double experience will durably mark him and feed all his work. He participated in the Art Deco movement. He had many friends in the avant-garde of the time, such as Paul Jouve or Maurice de Vlaminck.In the 1920s and 1930s, he took over his parents' store in Avallon and set up his studio where he created motor jewelery, whose pure forms inspired by aeronautical mechanical parts were part of the avant-garde movement. Craftsman of metal, gold, silver, tin, Després shaped material, invented new forms. Like his contemporaries Marcel Sandoz or Raymond Templier, he was one of those pioneers who renounce the codes of high jewelery and the use of precious stones. He participated, with the help of Paul Signac, in his first Salon des Indépendants in 1926.He also participated in the revival of the forms of goldsmithing by removing the classic ornaments, to create pieces with massive shapes, silver, pewter, usually silver metal, everyone recognizable by its hammered appearance.In 1935, he took care of the Art and Fashion Gallery at No. 39 rue du Colisée in Paris. In 1936, he married Simone Delattre, painter and decorator on embroidered fabrics. He was rewarded by the Aeroclub which awards him a gold medal in 1937. These works were beginning to be known abroad. The following year, he was named Knight of the Legion of Honor. He run his gallery and kept his studio in Avallon. In 1940, he was President of the Goldsmiths' Union, a professional delegate for artistic protection at the international jewelery-goldsmith's office. He was the goldsmith's rapporteur on the awards commission of the Society for the Promotion of Art and Industry.In 1943, he came to live on rue de La Trémoille in Paris, where he had a shop at the same address. Among his friends, he counted Pierre Vigoureux and frequented Jules Cavaillès, Worms, Peltier, Lalique, Robert and Sonia Delaunay, Fernand Léger and many others. He counted Josephine Baker among his famous clients.After the war, Jean Després will expose several times, with the support of the State, in different foreign countries. In 1972, he offered the city of Avallon sixty-eight of his works. EXHIBITIONS 1925: Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, with Rose Adler and the painter Étienne Cournault 1925: International Exhibition of Decorative Arts 1926: Salon des indépendants 1928: Salon of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts 1928: Salon des Artistes-Decorateurs 1930: Union des Artistes Modernes, at the Pavillon de Marsan, he exhibits surrealist jewelry...

Inspired by the trails of the Chalten Mountain, in the south of the Andes mountain range, this family of trays, flower vases, containers and picture frames is born. The mountain hiki...

Dimensions : 40 X 29 Cm // 15,74" X 11,42" 47 X 31 cm // 18,5" X 12,2" Inspired by the trails of the Chalten Mountain, in the south of the Andes mountain range, this family of t...

Pair of Midcentury Modern sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Alphonse La Paglia (d. 1953). Each: Shallow and curved oval bowl applied with seed-spilling pod in style of Jensen Bloss...

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Clover bowl in pattern number 15815 from 1903 and in Art Nouveau style with clover and fruit motifs. The pierced motifs near the rim are a rare feature ...

Bowl - Jatte in sterling silver by Gianmaria Buccellati. The body, completely smooth, is oval and curved in shape. On the upper part, a border made with the technique of fusion with ...

Georg Jensen sterling silver tureen with ebony handles, design #547 by Harald Nielsen from 1928. A round bowl with two large ebony Art Deco style handle, a Pyramid style lid with sty...

Round Silver Two-Piece Saucière with Detachable Base, Gilded Inside, Swedish Late Empire 1830s. Silver stamps on the piece date the piece to 1831. A silver bowl used for serving sau...

Vintage Modernist Art Deco Hand Hammered 13" Round Centerpiece Fruit Bowl with Intentionally Distressed Underside. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 4" H x 13" W x 13" D.

Mid-Century Italian Modern brass snack/candy/serving dish with lidded top formed to resemble an apple. This is a shorter, uninsulated version of fruit and vegetable-formed ice buckets made in Italy and France at the time. Though shallow, this piece can additionally hold ice to stylishly refresh a drink or enhance any tabletop decor...

An antique copper bowl, made in France 19th century. Slight lip at the top and curved streamline base.

A Georg Jensen Mid-Century sterling silver bowl, design #1132B by Henning Koppel from the 1960’s. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Modern Hallmarks: With Ge...

Decorative wood plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every inter...

This is a sterling silver Georg Jensen bonbonniére, design #249 by Johan Rohde from circa 1917. The finial is a swan with beautiful filigree wings, the bowl is also raised on filigree wings. Engraved on the side with the crowned monogram of Denmark’s King Christian X...

Lino Sabattini silver plated serving bowl & tongs, circa 1970. This set retains the original boxes. Dimensions on the individual bowl are 12 3/8'' wide by 10 3/8'' deep by 4 7/8''...

Red Moon is a medium-sized hemispheric copper bowl and it is part of the Lunar Landscape collection designed by Elisa Ossino, who conceived for Paola C. a tableware collection, revis...

Decorative ceramic plate from Belgium The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every i...

Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...

This lovely vintage hand-hammered silver plate Italian bowl is hallmarked on the bottom: Battuto a Mano-silver plated. It is perfect for so many uses and occasions and for serving. I...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to our ornamental silverware collec...

Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern bowls by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970s. Executed in aluminium. Measurements: Ø 8.67 in. (22 cm) H 1.58 in. (4 cm) We...

Vintage William Adams WA Spain Silver Plated Figural Repousse Large Footed Fruit Bowl. Item features Ornate females and birds throughout, pierc...

Scandinavian Modern Yellow Enamel Serving Mixing Bowl 6.38 diameter x 4 h Preowned vintage unrestored condition, please see images provided.

Salad bowl in mahogany and sterling silver, designed and made in Denmark. Great condition

American Art Moderne (1930s) round aluminum top and base compote with a centered crystal ball (marked KENSINGTON; Attributed to LURELL GUILD) (Ref...

Inspired by the trails of the Chalten Mountain, in the south of the Andes mountain range, this family of trays, flower vases, containers and picture frames is born. The mountain hiking...

This is a small antique serving bowl. An English, silver plated mustard or condiment pot, by Mappin & Webb, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 19...

1950's brass double chafing designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.

Decorative wood plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every inter...

Antique pewter dish with scallop edge and great aged patina.

A great mid century teak and brass nutcracker. Beautiful craftsmanship. Unsigned. 1950s

The mid-20th century bon bon candy dish has a border of roses and leaves en relief. Stamped "Sterling."

2x Art Deco fruit bowl, Vienna, circa 1920s Polished and stove enamelled.  

This wonderful Art Deco plate or shallow bowl made in Sweden 1930s at Gustavsberg factory, was designed by the painter and ceramicist Wilhelm Kåge. The name Argenta comes from the La...

AMBIANIC presents Modernist Sculptural Stainless Bowl Set of 2 lovely decorative base trim stamped Cordova 4.75 h x 9.75 w x 9.75 Preowned original vintage wear Refer to listed image...

A handcrafted Danish sterling silver caviar bowl, meticulously crafted to exemplify the highest standards of quality and infused with the elegance of the Art Deco era. This exquisite...

Lovely antique very detailed silver enameled serving bowl and accessories Iranian 1900’s Serving bowl 12.5” W x 6” W x 5” H Ladle 2 small bowls 6.25” W x 4.5” D x 2” H One glass inse...

Vintage Modernist Cast Aluminum 12" Square Silver Handkerchief Centerpiece Bowl. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 3.5" H x 12.5" W x 12.5" D.

Art Deco Candy and Nut dish features 2 round bowls, decorated by a whale figurine with a hoop handle that is ribbed on both sides, designed by Gerth and Gerth and made by Chase USA...

Enhance your table setting with this vintage English Silver Plate Framed Top Cut Glass Serving Bowl by E.P.N.S., a stunning combination of craftsmanship and timeless design. The exte...

Antique English Victorian Grapevine Cluster Silver Plated Fruit Bowl Basket with Handle. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 4" H x 12" W x 12" D.

Art Deco fruit bowl, Vienna, around 1920s Polished and stove enamelled.

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver swing handle sugar bowl. The bowl's hallmarks date it to 1907-1947 when John C. MooreII was the chairman. The bowl is done in a simple, Classic form, wi...

With its beauty and elegant movement and curves, the Chaco leafs brings us the concept for this family of handmade trays with fine alpaca and onyx stone....

The vintage English serving dish has two cavities for food and is made of silver on copper. Stamped on the bottom with "M&S", the Silhouette of an animal looking like a beaver, a cro...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Charles II English sterling silver porringer; part of our collectable silverware collection. This exceptional antique Charles II sterling silver porringer has a circular rounded form onto a collet base. The surface of the porringer is embellished with an impressive chased hunting hound to one side and a stag to the other, all amidst large foliate designs and incorporating pinstruck swirl designs. This English silver porringer is fitted with two impressive cast, leaf decorated S-scroll handles with elevated figural shaped thumbpieces. Note: After surviving the Great Fire of London the records at the London Assay office were destroyed by fire in 1681; their catalogues and documentation began again in 1697. Due to this unfortunate event we are unable to associate a maker to this porringer. Condition This antique silver porringer...

Early 20th century Edwardian etched crystal glass salad bowl with silver foot, United Kingdom By: unknown Material: glass, crystal, metal, silver, cu...

Pair of Stainless Steel Ice Cream Cups by WMF, in the style of Argentor Vienna A rare and elegant pair of stainless steel ice cream cups, in the style of the renowned Viennese manuf...

Kaj Franck for Arabia, Finland. "Tonttu" enamelled metal bowl, decorated with dancing gnomes. 1960s. In excellent condition with traces of use. Dimensions: D 16.0 cm. x H 10.0 cm.

Like the Tatarian maple tree leaves, the irregular toothed edges made in alpaca with a marble or goat horn engraved handle are the basis of the tray design of this family, which emph...

Antique 20th Century Burmese (Myanmar) solid silver bowl in octagonal form, finely chased and repousséd with detailed scenes depicting a rare compilation of Jataka tales. One of the ...

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Nickel Silver Plate Drape Design Centerpiece Bowl Dish Planter. Item features a removable crystal glass insert, drape design, ornate twin handles, grea...

With its beauty and elegant movement and curves, the Tartaro leafs brings us the concept for this family of handmade trays with fine alpaca and goat horn. T...

I love Dorothy Thorpe and this is as good as it gets! The triangular shape to the bowls is very modern and the silver fade makes to look extra speci...

With its beauty and elegant movement and curves, the Chaco leafs brings us the concept for this family of handmade trays with fine alpaca and onyx ston...

Family of six small stackable hedgehogs bowls in cast bronze. The super cute set of porcupines can be used as salt and pepper cellars or olives, nuts etc. This complete set of si...

Danish Modern sterling silver centerpiece. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Oval bowl with flared rim; at ends and sides are loose-mounted rings entwined with grape bunches. Base ...