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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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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T. Orskov Melamine Serveware by Kristian Vedel. Denmark
Located in Riverdale, NY
Torben Orskov Melamine Serveware by Kristian Vedel. Denmark. Stackable and interchangeable pieces in red melamine for a multitude of uses. 6 pieces total. 1960's Denmark. 2 ashtrays...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Plastic

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

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Art Glass

Dansk Teak Salad Bowl by 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

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Teak

Dansk Teak Staved Viking Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Teak

Vintage Blue 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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Metal

Jean Despres Decorative Pan for Aperitif, 1950
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

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Metal

Large Seguso White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl Attributed to Maurizio Albarelli
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large and heavy 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured glass bowl or dish attributed to Maurizio Albarelli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Murano Glass

Large Vintage Judith Kruger Grainware Lucite Console Bowl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large starburst form lucite bowl with faceted cuts designed y Judith Kruger for Grainware. The bowl retains the original acrylic sticker. Dimensions: 11 3/4" W x 5 3/4" H Condition...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Lucite

Alessi Durbino Lomazzi Inox 18/10 Stainless Steel Double Wall Serving Bowl Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Alessi introduced by this collection, the serving bowl is made from two separate curves of stainless steel; one that forms the inside and one that forms the outside of the bowl. Ther...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Vintage Pink Decorative Murano Plate Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative pink and transparent glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique piece for every table an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic, Glass

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

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Sterling Silver

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

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Ceramic, Glass, Porcelain

1960s Danish Modern Teak Wood Work Bowl in Great Condition
Located in København K, 84
1960s Danish modern vintage teak bowl in very good condition. Beautiful woodwork and elegant shape. The bowl is signed "W Denmark" by burn mark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Teak

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

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Enamel

Vintage Decorative Mini Grape Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Grape plate from Bavaria, Germany. Produced in 1970s. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or c...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

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

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Ceramic, Paint

Mortar and Pestle in Solid Grey Granite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid mortar and pestle made in solid grey granite.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Granite

Mid Century Green Decorative Glass Flower Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative green flower glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic, Glass

Early Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and hard to find, large teak bowl by J.Quistgaard. Unusual form with raised handles and great patina.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Teak

Vintage Bonbon Bowl, English, Ceramic, Confectionary, Sugar Dish, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage bonbon bowl. An English, ceramic confectionary or sugar dish, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940. Attractive small bowl with a ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Mid-Century French Ceramic Soup Tureen by André L'Helguen Keraluc Quimper, 1950s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century French Ceramic Soup Tureen by André L'Helguen Keraluc Quimper, 1950s it is a very beautiful tureen brightly colored and handmade by André L'Helguen for the Breton pott...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Enamel

Digsmed Attributed Mid-Century Danish Teak Round Serving Bowl w/ Decorative Rim
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

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Teak

Midcentury Mint Green Decorative Wood Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative wood plate from Italy. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in good vintage condition. Original wood. Beautiful piece for every interior! Very nice as a gift. Only one un...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Flowers Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Flowers 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. Beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Giltwood

Large Dansk Staved Teak Centerpiece / Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large Mid Century staved teak center piece or serving bowl with rounded edges and beveled top rim . Early production with the three duck mark and branded Dansk manufactures mark , ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Teak

Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Tray by Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Large and rare tray in Wenge designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Introduced in 1961, the Rare Woods line was the finest designs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Wenge

Midcentury Vintage Yellow Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal yellow glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique piece for every table and in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic, Glass

Danish Modern Tapered Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
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 4.25"H and in very good condition. Signed on the underside. #3975
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Teak

Pair of Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Compotes Montreal, circa 1940
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Carl Poul Petersen sterling silver compotes, Montreal, circa 1940. Each style of Georg Jensen, with a petal hammered bowl and curved handle terminating in foliate buds, suppo...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Danish Modern Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
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

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Teak

A Pair Of Original Carl Auböck Brass Candlesticks Ca' 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual pair of brass candlesticks by Carl Aubock, Austria, ca' 1950's. Model 3600. A great modernist design that has been reissued-these are the original production.
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1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Brass

Mid-century Teak Wood Dish with Handle 1960s
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful large solid Teak dish with handle. Hand crafted from solid Teak, dating from the 1960s. Very nicely patinated over time and is a wonderful rich colour, beautiful shading em...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Teak

1960s Macabo Cusano Aldo Tura Wood Nutcracker Bowl Milan Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italy Macabo Cusano Aldo Tura Carved Wood Nut Bowl & Nutcracker Milan Midcentury Modern 1960s 12.5 L x 7.5W x 10 Tall. Maker stamped. Original Preowned U...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Wood

Blue Glass Bowl Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre International, Murano, Italy, 1986
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful light blue Italian glass bowl by Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. This hand-blown Murano glass obje...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of three Orange-Red Enameled Bowls by Kaj Franck for Finel, Finland, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
A very nice set of three red-orange enameled bowls made by Kaj Franck for Finel, made in Finland in the 1960s. These bowls are in a very good condition with some signs of age and use...
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1660s Finnish Antique Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Enamel

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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Aldo Tura Goatskin and Brass Ice Bucket
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A masterwork of mid-century Italian design, this Aldo Tura goatskin ice bucket is a rare and distinguished addition to any luxury bar setting. Handcrafted in Italy in the 1960s, the ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Brass

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

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Crystal, Metal

Two Vine Leaves Hand Formed into a Solid Brass Bowl, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid brass bowl from the 1960s. Very decorative with a beautiful patina.
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Brass

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

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Macabo Cusano ALDO TURA Serving Dish Milan Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Macabo Cusano Aldo Tura Carved Wood Basket with Brass Handle Milan Italy 1960s 12 L x 7.75 W x 6 Tall. Serving Bowl Basket. Stamped on underside. Original Preowned Unrestored vintag...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Brass

Extremely Rare Mid-Century Modern Teak Serving Tray by Carl Auböck Austria 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
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....
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Brass

Jean Gillon. Bowl with three cavities, model 407, c. 1960 Solid wood
Located in PARIS, FR
This exceptional bowl designed by Jean Gillon, identifiable under the 407 model, dates from the 1960s. Made of solid wood, this object embodies the elegance and functionality charact...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Hardwood

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.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Wenge

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

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Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Style: Mid-Century Modern Period: 1960...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Danish Flora Bowl by Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymölle Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Flora Bowl by Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymölle Denmark, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Official proof o...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Villeroy & Boch Rare set of 7 plates Acapulco Design in Vitro Porcelain
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful colors and great design on these set of rare 7 plates by Villeroy & Boch a very unique Mexican design Acapulco excellent condition.
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20th Century Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Carved Mahogany Bowl with Tray
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
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.
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1950s South American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Heart Shape Lidded Dish in Crystal Glass & Steel with Bakelite & Alabaster Knob
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Mother's Day or wedding gift idea. Cut Glass Heart shaped Serving Dish with lid made out of Stainless Steel. Has a hand carved red alabaster and...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Alabaster, Stainless Steel

1950s Vintage MidCentury Lidded Bowl in Patinated Brass Style of Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chula Vista, CA
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. ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Brass

Large Cenedese Venetian Italian Murano Glass Blue Spirali Bowl or Serving Dish
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage midcentury Italian, Venetian Murano spirali glass serving bowl or dipping dish designed by Cenedese, circa 1970-1990. Possibly designed by Antonio da Ros (1936-2012). Wonderful translucent clear glass with a light blue spiral...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Murano Glass

Vintage Art Glass Bowl, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Hard to find Bohemian art glass bowl in a shape of a triangle from former Czechoslovakia will uplift any interior. The bowl is 6 cm (2.36 inch) high at the lowest point, 12 cm (4.72...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Glass

Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Murano Glass Pair of Pink Lilac Coloured Glass Bowls
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large pair of pink / aubergine colored 'Opalino' Murano glass serving / center bowls designed by Antonio da Ros (1936-2012) for Cenedese, circa 1970-1990. Wonderful translucent color...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Biomorphic Glass Bowl, Signed
Located in Hanover, MA
Strikingly graphic large Murano glass asymmetric and biomorphic bowl in royal blue and white by the Maestro Alfredo Barbini, signed "Barbini Murano"
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano 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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Metal

Set of Six Enamel Krenit Bowls by Herbert Krenchel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six 1970s Krenit snack bowls by Herbert Krenchel. Black metal with blue, black and orange enamel interiors. (Set comes as two of each color.) Small size (5" Diameter x 2.25" ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Large Vintage Italian Murano Pink Scavo Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attributed
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage textured Italian glass bowl, ashtray or dish attributed to Maurizio Albarelli or Vittorio Rigattieri for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, I...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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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