Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Krenit Bowl by Herbert Krenchel Blue Enamel, Denmark 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This large serving bowl, measuring 10 inches in diameter and 5.5 inches high, was designed by Herbert Krenchel for Krenit in Denmark circa the 1960s. The Krenit Bowl is a perfect exa...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Krenit Bowl by Herbert Krenchel Blue Enamel, Denmark 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This massive serving bowl, measuring 15 inches in diameter, was designed by Herbert Krenchel for Krenit in Denmark circa the 1960s. The Krenit Bowl is a perfect example of good Danis...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Reed & Barton Modern Silver Plated Large Scalloped Oval Fruit Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Reed & Barton Modern Silver Plated Large Scalloped Oval Fruit Bowl . Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 4.5" H x 12.25" W x 10.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style #23855
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bowl, in pattern number 23855 from the 1950s, and in Mid-Century Modern style, with an elegant, geometric design, standing on 4 feet, and with a scallop...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Danish Modern Rosewood and Stainless Nutcracker and Teak Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
A great rosewood and stainless steel nutcracker with a butcher block concave bowl. Denmark, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Traditional Spanish Stone Mortar, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique vintage stone mortar.
Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1930.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Stone
Fratelli Cacchione Immense Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl, Milan, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent reticulated Italian sterling silver centerpiece by the renown Fratelli Cacchione Silversmiths.
This spectacular centerpiece measures 1...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Decorative ceramic skillet/pan, Vallauris, attributed to Albert Thiry, 1960s
By Albert Thiry
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Very beautiful Vallauris ceramic from the 1960s attributed to Albert Thiry
Unsigned
Superb colors
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Transparent blue Murano glass bowl, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Blue Murano glass bowl, 1970s
Transparent blue Murano glass pocket emptier bowl dating back to the 1970s
h8 x diameter 26 cm
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Russian Samovar Electric Kettle Silver-plated brass, working
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Vintage Russian Samovar Electric Kettle.
Silver-plated brass, working, produced in 1965.
Voltage 220 V
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Brass
Sterling Silver Compote Candy Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Sterling Silver Compote/Candy Dish, a timeless piece that adds a touch of elegance to any setting. Crafted with the utmost precision and attention t...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine Organic Mid Century Wood Bowl By David Auld
By David Auld
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine Organic Modern Bowl by celebrated American wood artist David Auld. Crafted in Haiti, and one of his larger pieces, Mr. Auld’s Bowls combine a mastery of craftsman...
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Mid-20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Wood
Set of Five French Majolica Ceramic Snail Plates and Serving Platter
Located in Barcelona, ES
Serving set Snails design, Majolica, Glazed Ceramic, France, 1960s.
One of a kind escargot cocktail appetizer serving set: comprised of 5 Majolica ceramic snail...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Daum Crystal Star Bowl
By Daum
Located in London, GB
This refined and sculptural translucent glass bowl was produced by Daum, one of the most illustrious glass makers of the period in Nancy, France, circa 1950. Daum was awarded a Grand...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Platter by Albert Thiry, 1960s, era Blin
By Albert Thiry
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Platter by Albert Thiry, 1960s, era Blin
One beautiful glazed ceramic platter with an engraved and hand-painted blue thistle flower bud.
We find the vocabulary of preference of the ceramist: a chalky white background, both bright and neutral to highlight the blue flower and foliage, the edge is also engraved with decorative motifs.
In very good condition.
Signed under the base.
Circa 1960.
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Albert Thiry (1923-2009)
Ceramist from Nice, he studied at the School of Decorative Arts in the city. He settled with his wife Pyot Gavaudan in 1943 in the pottery village of Vallauris. There he continued his training as a ceramist in various workshops, notably that of Charles Voltz...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Deep Blue Decorative Glass Leaf Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative light blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique pie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Three 1950s Art Deco Serving Bowls Designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Three serving bowl designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Fratelli Calderoni in the Fifties. They have been especially made for hotel use, they are marked on the bottom. They have...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Alpaca
Modern Ultima Thule Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland 7 Glass Bowls
Located in Miami, FL
Tapio Wirkkala's 1960s Scandinavian Modern creation of Ultima Thule for Iittala, Finland. This design was meant to interpret the melting ice of a snow covered Finnish island. This de...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Modern Nambé Vintage Bowl Butterfly Dish New Mexico
By Nambe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Nambé Vintage Bowl Butterfly Dish New Mexico
Made of Aluminum Alloy Metal
Made in New Mexico
4 tall x 8.75 w x 7.78 d
Organic shape
Stamped ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal
Ernst Henriksen Teak Bowl, circa 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful teak bowl, by Ernst Henriksen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Great patina and warm tone.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
1940s Traditional Spanish Mortar, Authentic Vintage Stone & Wood Kitchenware
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing a genuine piece of history with this Traditional Early XXth century Spanish Mortar, circa 1940. Manufactured in Spain, this charming mortar ...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Stone
Dansk Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A teak serving bowl designed by the iconic designer Jens H. Quistgaard who's organic pieces including pepper mills, serving pieces and furniture were both practical and beautiful . T...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
Riedel x Mesa Caviar Glass Serving Dish Bowl, Silver & Crystal, Italy, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, premium-quality caviar bowl / caviar cooler, crafted from crystal glass and silver-plated metal. This exquisite centerpiece was part of the Riedel Mesa Collection, a col...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Midcentury Vintage Decorative Porcelain Cheese Plate with Mouse, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique decorative cheese plate with Mouse from Italy. Produced in 1970s.
Plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Mouse ears are a bit de...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Midcentury Salad Bowl in Mahogany and Sterling Silver.
Located in Lejre, DK
Salad bowl in mahogany and sterling silver, designed and made in Denmark. Great condition
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dansk Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century teak salad bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, made in Denmark. Large circular shape with a beautiful profile design. Marked "Dansk Designs Denmark, IHQ" on the...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Vintage Pyrex Primary Color Mixing Bowls, 1950s
Located in Lisboa, PT
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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Vintage Fishes Decorative Porcelain Plate, Bavaria, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Fishes plate from Germany. Produced in 1970s.
Every plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece fo...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Vintage Deep Red Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1950 Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Bowl 'Candara' by Lino Sabattini, Italy, 1970
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A bowl with the name Candara with a simplistic and iconic design by renowned italian designer Lino Sabattini from circa 1970. The condition is good albeit with some wear (see picture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Spaniel Dog and Flowers Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Spaniel Dogs plate from Bavaria, Germany. Produced in 1970s.
The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Bea...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Porcelain
Vintage Dan Karner Mid Century Modern Hand Carved Wood Leaf Centerpiece Bowl
By Dan Karner 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dan Karner Mid Century Modern Hand Carved Wood Leaf Centerpiece Bowl with Green Accents. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 3.75" H x 18.5" W x 11" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Wood
Mexican Modernist Mixed Metal and Abalone Scorpion Dish
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modernist mixed metal and Abalone Scorpion dish.
Large Mexican modernist or Mexican midcentury mixed metal and abalone scorpion dish, bowl or...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Floral Nut Bowl Bon Bon Dish Compote 23546 217g
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-century Tiffany & Co makers sterling silver 925 scalloped flower or lotus shaped nut / bon bon dish, compote or bowl. 23546.
Measures: 7.25” x 2.125” / 217.3 g (diameter x hei...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Arthur Court Lucite Handkerchief Serving Bowl on Rabbit Footed Stand, Signed
By Arthur Court
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large Handkerchief serving bowl designed by Arthur Court. Lucite / Acrylic bowl on a tripod aluminum base of three rabbits holding the bowl in place. W...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Burgundy Red Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative wood burgundy intensive red plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Original wood. Beautifu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal
Antique White Marble Mortar – Early 20th Century, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique White Marble Mortar – Early 20th Century, 1940s
This antique white marble mortar, dated from the 1940s, is a highly decorative sculptural piece that combines rustic charm wi...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
Vintage Ceramic La Primula Italian Serving Bowls - Set of 4 1970s Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four vintage ceramic serving bowls or mixing bowls by La Primula. This set will be a great way to add Italian flair to your next gathering! This set includes four bowls, one...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Large Teak Sculptural Salad Bowl and Tongs by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Salad bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk with serving tongs. Staved teak. The bowl has early the Dansk mark. Denmark, 1960s.
Jens Harald Quistgaard (1919-2008) was a Danish sculptor ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
Italian Crystal Punch Bowl With Lid And Ladle
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Exceptional Italian lead crystal punch bowl; the shape is linear and simple, it has a lid with an opening for housing the long crystal ladle...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Vintage Rosewood Bowl on Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fabulous vintage rosewood bowl on a stand. Beautiful color and finish. Bowl detaches from stand.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Rosewood
Unusual Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
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...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
1960s WMF Modernist All Purpose Bowl Fraser's Stainless
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s WMF Cromargan Fraser's Stainless
Box 11.75 long x 5.25 d x 1.88 h
Bowl 12.25 x 4.38 w x 1.5 h
Original vintage condition with original box included.
See all images.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Blue Decorative Crystal Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Large Henning Koppel Teak Wood Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large bowl in teak by Henning Koppel. Made in Denmark, retailed by George Jensen, includes original box when purchased, circa 1960s
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Set of 3 Mid Century Pyrex Glass Bowls, Fire King Brand- Red Dot decor
Located in San Francisco, CA
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"...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Milk Glass
Italian Art Deco Style Blown Glass Punch Bowl Set of 14
Located in Miami, FL
In excellent condition is this 14-piece blown glass punch bowl set made in Italy.
The set is consisting out of a large punch bowl with 12 glass cu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Cabbage Tableware Serving Set for Six, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Salad or Fruit serving set cabbage design. Portugal, 1960s.
One of a kind set of 6 Majolica ceramic cabbage leaf dishes and a large cabbage centerpiece bowl.
Very realistic design in...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese Italian Murano Glass Vibrant Pink Colored Bowl
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Murano 'Opalino' glass serving or dipping bowl designed by Antonio Da Ros (1936-2012) for Cenedese, circa 1970-1990. Wonderful translucent color of vibrant pink. Simplistic yet elega...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Arabia of Finland Emilia Pattern Serving Dishes
Located in Riverdale, NY
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...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 New Old Stock Murano Opaline Glass Shell Bowl by Cenedese, 1960s
By Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano opaline bowl set of 2
Design:
Gino Cenedese
Producer:
Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the vase)
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
196...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Jean Despres Decorative Pan for Aperitif, 1950
By Jean Despres
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
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...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal
Set of Decorative bowls by Herbert Krenchel for Krenit, Denmark, 1954
Located in Den Haag, NL
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 ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Enamel
Aubergine Eggplant Majolica Ceramic Tureen Centerpiece, 6 Bowls and Shakers
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tableware serving set eggplant design. Italy, 1960s.
One of a kind majolica ceramic tableware set of pieces. The set is comprised by:
1 large eggplant tureen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Decorative Porcelain Plate, Couple, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative plate from Poland. Produced in 1960s.
Every plate is hand painted. Plates are in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for ever...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
1960s Dansk International Modern Teak Serving Bowl Thailand
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Dansk International Large Modern Teak Salad Serving Bowl
Thailand
Maker stamped
6 h x 16.25
Preowned vintage
Refer to photos for condition.
Category
1960s Thai Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
Fornasetti Dog Bowl, round concave tray, Gordon Setter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Portman Gallery (Brooklyn, NY) is joyously offering this vintage Fornasetti hollow concave ceramic dog bowl, green glaze with gilding, in very, very go...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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