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
Rare Signed Cenedese Vintage Murano Glass Dark Red Colored Glass Cake Stand
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare signed Murano glass cake stand or serving plate by Cenedese circa 1970-1990. The design is likely to be by either Antonio da Ros or Ermann...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Dansk Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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
Vintage Handmade and signed Cat Bowl with handle.
Located in Seattle, WA
Handmade and signed with a cat face and a handle in the shape of the Cat’s tail. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Online purchase only. Box H5
Dim...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Ice Bucket Made in Tropical Woods
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, we offer this mid-century Mexican modern ice bucket made in tropical woods. Recently restored.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern staved teak tapered bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The bowl is 11.5"D x 4.5"H and in very good condition. Signed on the underside. #3875
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
1960s Gidom Fraberg Designer Silver Plated Serving Bowl Denmark
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Gidom Fraberg Denmark Silver Plated Serving Bowl
Designer Gidom Fraberg Denmark
4.25 x 10.25 diameter
Original vintage unrestored condition
Refer to images listed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Chinoiserie Style Hand painted Dish C 1900
Located in Seattle, WA
Classy Chinoiserie Dish with hand painted details of a daily scene. Details on the back of the plate as well. Beautiful patina and character. Described item only is for sale, Vintag...
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Early 1900s Antique Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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
Bubble glass punch service attributed to Biot circa 1960/1970
By Biot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bubble glass punch set attributed to Biot circa 1960/1970
consisting of a bowl, 6 glasses and a ladle
A small chip
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass
Christofle Silver Plated Caviar Bowl in Original Box, c. 1980
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage silver plated caviar bowl with glass insert made by Christofle of Paris c. 1980, presented in its original box.
This caviar set consists of four pieces: a large (1...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Early Dansk Koben Style Sauté Pan by Jens Quistgaard Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early production Koben style sauté pan in a sky blue turquoise tone with wrapped handle . The finely woven wrap to the handle and the enameled steel pan brought the Danish lif...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Enamel, Steel
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
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...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Pair of ceramic pots by les argonautes, Vallauris, circa 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
2 glazed ceramic pots by Les Argonautes, circa 1960.
Isabelle Ferlay and Frédérique Bourget founded their Les Argonautes workshop in Vallauris in the early 1950s. Eminent figures in...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Ceramic Appetizer Bowls by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage set of six bar snack or appetizer bowls, decorated in black and white with images and letters to form the contents and a wide gilt band to the foot and inner rim. The subject...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Amber Glass Chips & Dip Bowls, USA, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an aesthetically captivating set of hand-crafted serving bowls. Featuring a brilliant brass hanger that suspends the smaller of the two dishes above the larger this set o...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Brass
Wood-Turned Serving Bowl in Solid Myrtlewood, Oregon, USA, c. 1980's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a Mid-Century Modern, hand-turned serving bowl carved from what is often called the "rarest wood in the world". Umbellularia californica also known as 'myrtlewood' is an ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Wood
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.
...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Stone
Mid Century Wenge Wood Party Bowl by Sven Peterson for SAAP, Denmark
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very rare wenge wood party bowl by Sven Peterson for SAAP, Denmark. Can be used for mixed nuts or chips.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Wenge
Desimone Italian Paint Decorated Ceramic Bowl With Fish
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Signed Desimone on the base and the side. An amusing folk style decorated large center bowl with colored fish and fishermen on blue ground. Mottled gray glazed inside. Retailed by Gu...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Antonio da Ros (attr.) for Cenedese Large Cobalt Blue Colored Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large cobalt blue colored (colored) Murano glass serving bowl or dish attributed to Italian Murano glass designer by Antonio da Ros (1936-2012) for Cenedese, circa 1970-1990. Wonderful deep cobalt blue color. Simplistic yet elegant form, almost futuristic. Would look fantastic in a kitchen, on a white marble countertop...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Traditional Spanish Vintage Metal Vase, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal vase.
By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain circa 1930.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage Decorative Porcelain Plate, Rosenthal, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Flowers plate from Rosenthal, Germany. Produced in 1970s.
The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautif...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
MidCentury Vintage Blue Flower Decorative Glass Plate Ashtray Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative blue glass plate/bowl from Italy.
Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks.
Original glass. Unique piece for every table and interior!
Onl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Early 20th Century Spanish Traditional Olive Wood Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embrace the charm and elegance of this authentic early 20th-century Spanish traditional olive wood bowl, meticulously crafted by an artisan. The natural beauty and character of the o...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Wood
Small Mini Vintage Decorative Porcelain Plate, Greece, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative plate from Greece. Produced in 1970s.
The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every i...
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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
La Paglia International Sterling Silver 8 Dessert Bowls Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Alphonse La Paglia for International Sterling, set of 8 sterling silver dessert bowls in Mid-Century Modern and in Georg Jensen style, with elegant, geometric designs, ad...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24K Gold Fleck Bowls
By Schiavon
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Set of 8 Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold Flecked Glass Bowls are Signed Schiavon and originate from Italy, Circa 1960. Featu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Gold
Dorothy Thorpe Queens Vitreon Lusterware Triangular 7 pc Salad Serving Bowls Set
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver
Set of Four New / Old Stock Danish Modern Staved Teak Salad Bowls by Digsmed
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four "new / old stock" Danish modern staved teak salad / serving bowls in original boxes by Flemming Digsmed for Digsmed Design, circa 1970s. The bowls are in new unused cond...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
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
Tiffany Midcentury Modern Bowl in Classic Palmette Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Palmette sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved sides and flared rim. Rests on 4 side-mounted stylized floral supports. Each support radiates 3 incised verti...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Light Blue Decorative Ice Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative light blue ice glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique piece for every table and interi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Digsmed Attributed Mid-Century Danish Teak Round Serving Bowl w/ Decorative Rim
By Digsmed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century round Digsmed attributed Danish serving bowl in staved teak with thick decorative rim. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
Cartier Midcentury Modern Centerpiece Bowl by Sciarrotta
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Alfredo Sciarrotta for Cartier in New York. Oval with curved sides; allover spot hammering. Open oval foot comprising four joined s-sc...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Amber-colored Murano Glass Bowl, Italy 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Murano glass bowl, crafted in the 1960s, exemplifies the sophisticated artistry of mid-20th century Venetian glassmaking.
Design
Amber to brown in color, the bowl is richly inf...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Lobster Seafood Sauce Bowls by Brad Keeler California Pottery
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of colorful ceramic sauce bowls one with three serving areas and one with a cover and spoon cutout both in a lobster and lettuce motif with the lobster tail as a handle . This...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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1960s Thai Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
20th Century Glass Fruit Bowl
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a beautifil one-of-a-kind fruit bowl made by master glass maker by blowing the glass. The surface of the glass is matter from the outside. Only this one piece has survived.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 6 Danish Organic Modern Cherry Wood Serving Bowls, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a gorgeous, hand-turned and hand-polished set of six serving bowls carved from solid cherry wood. Featuring stunning woodgrains inside and out and each with their own uni...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Cherry
Italian Barbini Murano Art Glass Pear Shaped Green & White Bowl Trinket Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Barbini Murano Art Glass Pear Shaped Green & White Mid Century Modern Trinket Dish. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 3" H x 10.5" W x 8" D
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass
Vintage Silver Plate Long Bowl with Toucans by Emilia Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking Mid Century Art Deco style long bowl handcrafted in silver plate over hammered copper in dramatic form having two stone clad toucans as handles and stylized deco foot. Signe...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate, Copper
1970s Grainware Angular Regal Lucite Bowl By William Bounds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The 1970s grainware angular regal Lucite bowl, designed by American Designer William Bounds, is a unique and stylish piece of home decor that has gained...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Fruit Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative transparent crystal glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one uniq...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
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
Orange Lacquered Porcelain Catchall by Royal Doulton, England
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in England in 1920s.
It is made in orange iridescent lacquered porcelain with decorations.
This bowl - vide poche is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but ...
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1920s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain, Lacquer
Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Chribska Glasswork, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful vintage art glass bowl made by the famous Chribska Glasswork in former Chechoslovakia in the 1960s. There is an engraved mark '1414' a...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Traditional Spanish Stone Mortar, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique vintage stone mortar.
Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Stone
Vintage Blue Decorative Glass Basket Frill Bowl, Drost, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative blue basket bowl designed by Jan Sylwester Drost in 1960s from Poland. Bowl is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for eve...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Hungry Squirrel Porringer
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver porringer. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round with straight sides. Cast open cinquefoil handle inset with acorn-nibbling squirrel. Fully marked including...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Set of 6 Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold Fleck Plates
By Schiavon
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Set of 6 Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold Flecked Glass Plates are Signed Schiavon and originate from Italy, Circa 1960. Feat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Gold
Vintage Large Vibrant Murano Mid Century Yellow Bullicante Art Leaf Form Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Vibrant Murano Glass Yellow Bulli Cante Art Glass Leaf Foam Bowl, Large Ruffled Lip an Oval Shape with pinched Mouth,
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Gold
Vintage Green and Clear Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Clear, Gold and Green Murano Glass Bowl, Green Glass Ropes Connecting Spouts to the Base, Designed by Archimede Segu so
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Three 1950s Alpaca 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
Green Fire-Glazed ceramic vide poche, France, ca. 1960
Located in Firenze, IT
Green Fire-Glazed ceramic vide poche
France, ca. 1960
H 2 cm x 23 cm x 23 cm
Conditions: very good, chip on the base, check the pictures
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Silver Plated Metal Bowl.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
20th Century silver plated metal bowl.
Silver-plated metal bowl with vine decorations, 20th century.
h: 8cm, d: 22cm
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-century Modern serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serving bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern serving bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serving bowls, popular names associated with this style include Jens Quistgaard, Cenedese, Tiffany & Co., and Dansk Designs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serving bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $33 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $418.
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