1950s Serving Bowls

A leaf shaped silver serving dish with a teak handle, model TW85 designed and signed by Tapio Wirkkala. This dish is from 1956. A perfect example of Wirkkala's genious designs derive...

Rare handmade piece by the Italian wood master Aldo Tura, made of lacquered wood and brass.

This set of bowls were designed and produced by Pyrex, in USA, during the 1950's. This pretty glassware has ties to Upstate New York. Pyrex was introduced in 1915 by the Corning Glass Works, now known as Corning Incorporated in Corning NY. Chemists at Corning Glass Works created a special borosilicate glass that was resistant expansion and contraction during changes in temperature. This new glass—branded as “Pyrex”—held up under quick, extreme temperature changes, which made it ideal for railroad lamps...

A set of seven French circa 1950's mercury glass cups. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 4.5". Diameter: 5.25".

Set of four Fornasetti Fish Bowls on a Tray, Italy 1950s. The measurements given apply to the tray. One bowl measures 11 x 14 x 3 cm.

Krenit bowls - Denmark - circa 1950s. (1) large bowl with original label on bottom ( 9.5" x 4.5" ) (6) small bowls ( 4.75" x 2.25" ) In very good condition "Driven by his f...

Francis I sterling silver bowl. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. in 1950. Quatrefoil well and wide flared mouth with wavy scrolled rim. Chased and embossed fruits. A nice piec...

Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates. Four bowls in porcelain. Dated 1953-56. Measures: 15.5 x 5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Here are three lovely items by Aldo Tura. The first is a thermos height 29cm, a single basket (height 29cm, width 21cm) and finally a tri-bowl (height 37cm and diameter 25 cm) "Macab...

Introducing a timeless classic - the Dansk Teak Staved Viking Salad Bowl, designed by the legendary Jens Quistgaard. Crafted with utmost craftsmanship and attention to detail, this iconic salad bowl exemplifies the epitome of mid-century modern design. Its exquisite teak staved construction showcases the natural beauty of the wood, creating a warm and inviting aesthetic that complements any table setting. Jens Quistgaard's ingenious design marries form and function seamlessly, with the bowl's unique staved structure providing both durability and visual appeal. The elegantly curved silhouette and smooth finish offer a comfortable grip and elevate the dining experience to new heights. As a part of the iconic Dansk Viking line, this salad bowl has become a design classic cherished by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Its historical significance and timeless design have stood the test of time, making it a coveted piece for any mid-century design aficionado. Whether you use it as a stunning salad centerpiece or a display of artistic craftsmanship, the Dansk Teak Staved Viking Salad Bowl is sure to be a conversation starter and a cherished addition to your home. Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite Jens Quistgaard creation and celebrate the legacy of mid-century design. Pictured with iPhone 13...

This wonderful substantial sized porcelain square vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Piero Fornasetti bowl or serving piece has all the elements of botanicals and flowers and is enti...

Large midcentury French Mosaic Ceramic Bowl Gerbino Vallauris. Diameter / 12 inches.

A wonderful set of three milk glass w. red dot, serving bowls. The bowls are in rather good condition for their age and use. No chips. Large is 9.5" diameter x 6" height Med. is 8.5"...

Solid brass bowl from the 1960s. Very decorative with a beautiful patina.

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...

Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver serving bowl on raised base, Towle Manufacturing Co., Newburyport, Mass., Ca. 1950's. Measures 3 inches high x 5 inches diameter (at widest point)...

Set of decorative bowls by Herbert Krenchel for Krenit, Denmark, 1954 Measure: largest red 25cm diameter height 4cm Middle yellow 20 cm diameter 3.5cm height smallest turquoise ...

Danish Mid Century Modern large Krenit Salad Serving Bowl in Lime green designed by Herbert Krenchel and retailed by Torben Ørskov. The Krenit bowls came in 9 sizes and numerous colo...

Herbert Krenchel designed hard to find 1950s vintage set of 4 Krenit smallest bowls, 1.50 inches height by 3.5 inches diameter, produced and marketed by Torben Orskov of Denmark. T...

This is a vintage footed serving bowl. A Chinese, ceramic fruit or bonbon dish with Emperor motif, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Charming small bowl, ideal for serving fruit or display purposes Presents a desirable aged patina and in original order White ceramic hosts handpainted decoration in cobalt blue Accentuated throughout with Emperor figure details Foliate motif completes the appealing decor Export mark to the base similar to the Xuande period...

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bowl in pattern number 23617 from the early 1950s and in Mid-Century Modern, geometrically beautiful style and design. It measures 7 3/4'' in diameter b...

A modern design Classic - lathe turned teak salad bowl in the largest size, design by Finn Juhl crafted by Magne Monsen for Kay Bojesen.

A rare and hard to find, large teak salad bowl by J.Quistgaard. Unusual form with raised handles and great patina. Note butterfly joints. Also Danish teak spoons...

An unusual, vintage, circa 1950s carved mahogany bowl and tray. Large scale approximate 29.5" long and beautifully crafted. Probably designed by Arthur Umanoff and made in Haiti.

Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern serving tray by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, Austria, 1950s. Executed in solid teak wood and brass handle. Dimensions: Overall Length: 15....

Obscure Danish Design Company, AL-BO. Highly finished, thin walled Teak wedge-shaped bowl.

A rare and hard to find, large teak bowl by J.Quistgaard. Unusual form with raised handles and great patina.

Brass bowl 1950s Vintage mid-century covered bowl in patinated brass Stamped on bottom unable to read. Measures: 3.25 tall x 8.25 diameter Preowned unrestored vintage condition. ...

Mid-century Marcello Fantoni Brutalist hammered metal torch cut shallow bowl… Stamped twice “Fantoni Firenze Italy,” 1950s.

This chic newly polished vintage Mid-Century Modern silver plate two-tiered serving piece has the wonderful look and style of Tommi Parzinger with...

Herbert Krenchel Krenit 4 bowl set first edition by Torben Orskov Denmark. first edit in metal enameled inside , gold medal triennale Milano '54 , m...

A Mid-Century Modern chafing dish designed by Tommi Parzinger and made by Dorlyn Silversmiths. Brass with a glass insert.

This rare 1952 Flamingo Bowl by Los Angeles Potteries is a striking example of mid-century California ceramics. Finished in a vibrant yellow glaze, the bowl features an irregular, am...

A fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver bowl in the Art & Crafts style; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This fine vintage George VI sterling silver bowl has a plain circular rounded form onto a circular collet foot. The surface of the bowl and plain convex rounded central well has a planished finish. The rim is ornamented with an applied border accented with eight rounded stepped designs in the Arts & Crafts style. This impressive example of vintage silverware...

This is a rare Valva line in a thick glass green, brown, yellow colors.

Italian mid-century modern Brass round decorative bowl or pocket emptier, 1950s Pair of bowls with round brass base. The cups, which have the same dimensions, can be used both as a table service for aperitifs and as a pocket emptier. 1950s. Vintage condition, they show signs of aging. In patina. Measurements in cm 18x6h These fantastic vintage bowls...

Pair of charming Italian Leather backed nut dishes in the Fantoni style. Ceramic with of 1950s vases and musical instruments. They appear unused with or...

Wood, enameled; Made in Scandinavian circa 1960. With beige marquetry inlaids.

1960s Scandinavian Stoneware Bowl, Green & Earth-Toned Glaze, Decorative & Functional Description: This exquisite Scandinavian stoneware bowl from the 1960s is a beautiful fusion of...

Midcentury all glass sugar bowl by Bohemia Crystal Czechoslovakia, 1950s. In perfect original condition.

A molded sea foam blue melamine bowl in the Florence pattern from the Prolon series designed for George Nelson and Associates.

1950s Modernism Contours art ware covered candy dish footed black & white. Franciscan Fine China Gladding McBean & Co Contours Art Ware 1955 Mast...

A set of Danish Mid Century Modern 7 Krenit Bowls in the original first size, 4. 90 “diameter, that was created by Herbert Krenchel in 1953. Torben Orskov of Denmark was the origina...

Organic and sinuous bowl by Mary Wright See photo with soda can to give a sense of scale Signed below.

A brass tazza by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn

This mixed media mid century modern Mexican bowl of polished silver plate, brass and abalone is hallmarked on the bottom "Metales Hecho En Mexico Hand-wrought. It is in the shape of ...

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.

Stoneware bowl, enameled; Made in scandinavie circa 1960. Signed.

Foam glass Bowl. Johann Loetz Witwe, Klostermühle, around 1930s. Foam glass Bowl. Johann Loetz Witwe, Klostermühle, around 1930s. Colorless glass with soda fusions in the intermed...

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Teak Bowl with Utensils, 1957 United States, circa 1950s A finely hand-turned teak bowl by renowned California woodworker Arthur Espenet Carpenter, accompani...

A collection of rare Carl Aubock vintage pieces. Total of twelve comprising of bowls, bookends, pitcher, most are signed.

Handmade California studio stoneware bowl with abstract modern carved design created by Dora De Larios of Los Angeles, California. Bowl measures 3.5" by 7.5" and is signed Dora de La...

Splendid example of a thermos made by Macabo from Cusano Milanino, high-quality design, 1950s Made of wood with parchment coating, typical of the pr...

Pair of charming serving dishes by Arabia of Finland. One is a rectangular platter Emilia Pattern Tea Party, the other being Emilia, Apple Picking With Happy Flowers circa 1950's. La...

A Danish Mid Century Modern Krenit bowl with white enamel inside and distintive matte black outer glaze. Designer Herbert Krenchel and retailed by Torben Orskov of Denmark in the 195...

This beautiful and special rare Italian vintage Murano glass bowl has it all going on. It is the work of Seguso. It has several different techniques in one; one is the Pulegoso. The ...

Pair of brass cups is a decorative object realized in the 1950s. Original brass. The set includes two similar brass cups. Produced by VEB Kunstschmiede Neuruppin. Made in Germany....

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

Circa 1950, we offer this mid-century Mexican modern ice bucket made in tropical woods. Recently restored.

Large green majolica platter or bowl with leaves signed B-Letalle Saint Clement Circa 1950.