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Modern Serving Bowls

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Rosso Levanto Marble Fruit Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeles...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Stone, Marble

Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl, a fusion of style and functionality. Handcrafted with precision from premium Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl with its ped...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Black Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite black marble narrow bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious black marble with, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless be...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Server by Gelb, Paris in Box
By Gelb
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernist silver plate and crystal caviar serving bowl, dish, or chiller designed by French silversmith Gelb in the 1980s. Sophisticated design with a streamlined geometric shape, ...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeles...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly craf...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Onyx Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Onyx Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious onyx stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless beauty and sophisticatio...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Onyx Narrow Bowl
Onyx Narrow Bowl
$391 / item
Crystal & Silver Salad Bowl with Fine Overlay Design by Sonja Quandt, Kühnsilber
Located in Andernach, DE
Sonja Quandt bowl for Kühnsilber, Germany. Contemporary serving bowl made by hand of crystal glass, finished with a fine-silver rim (1000/1000). The silver rim is applied to the cry...
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Early 2000s German Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain ma...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Pink Marble Fruit Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a mini pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. It is truly an eye...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Silver Travertine Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Cat or Dog Bowl Set
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Silver Travertine Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial silver travertine bowl with unique structure rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Due to the nature of the material, each piece ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Rosso Levanto Eclipse Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly craf...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

White / Lilac Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial white marble bowl with unique lilac veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Travertine Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Broccoli Fruit Bowl, by Marco Zanini from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Ceramic three-level fruit bowl originally designed by Marco Zanini in 1985 for Memphis Milano. The three geometrical shapes in three colors complete the idea of a trilogy. Marco Zan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Travertine Bowl With Lid
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine vases ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Pink Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern pink marble narrow bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our traverti...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Parana Ceramic Fruit Bowl, by Masanori Umeda from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Trigonal ceramic fruit bowl in pastel colors was originally designed by Masanori Umeda in 1983 for Memphis Milano. Was born in 1941 at Kanagawa in Japan. He obtained his diploma fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Rigel Glass Bowl, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Rigel Glass Bowl was originally designed by Marco Zanini in 1982. The piece features blue, black, green, red and clear glass with lid and ste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Black Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial black marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

White Lilac Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite white lilac marble narrow bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious white marble with deep purple vein...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Silver Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern silver travertine Eclipse xl bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Blue Vintage Murano Glass Centerpiece by Alberto Donà, 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Blue vintage Murano glass centerpiece by Alberto Donà, 1980s Italy. This superb Venetian centerpiece steals the scene, thanks to its vivid color ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

White/Lilac Marble Fruit Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial white marble bowl with unique lilac veining rests atop a mini pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. It is truly an eyecatcher in your dining room....
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Ginori Luke Edward Hall's "Il Viaggio Di Nettuno" Dolphin Oval Platter, 2022
Located in Cagliari, IT
The "Il Viaggi di Nettuno" pattern is inspired by Luke Edward Hall’s love of Greco-Roman mythology, and particularly Neptune, the Roman god of the sea...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Aldebaran Glass Fruit Bowl, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Aldebaran Glass Fruit Bowl was designed for Memphis in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass. This bowl features a tapering cylindrical shape with three green handles, with the side decorated ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Black Green Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our stunning Black Marble Pedestal Bowl, a captivating fusion of style and utility. Crafted from premium black marble with deep green color nuances, this bowl boasts a un...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

A Large Turned Walnut Bowl By Paul E. Schweisthal ca' 2005
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large turned walnut bowl by a self taught crafstman Paul Edward Schweisthal (1941-2024). Active in Virginia, here is a note that gives a a better understanding of his woodworking m...
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Early 2000s American Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Walnut

Volcanic Rock Serving Bowl With Silver-Plate & Jasper Bird by Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with the exquisite Volcanic Rock Bowl by Emilia Castillo. This unique piece features a striking black bowl adorned with a stunning silver plated insert...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate

Swid Powell for Calvin Klein Silver Plate Caviar Bowl Dish Chiller, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Indulge in the ultimate expression of refined luxury with this rare modernist caviar bowl, a masterpiece designed by Swid Powell and exclusively distributed through the Calvin Klein ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Metal

PM Italy Mid Century Modern Silver Plate & Glass Punch Bowl Set
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Modern and stylish glass and silver plate punch bowl set made by high quality manufacturer, PM Italy. This set consists of a large glass punch bowl with a silver plated foot, a silve...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Pink Marble Cylinder Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial pink marble bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine Turkish Black Marble and honed for a silky mat finish. There may be natural variations...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Murmansk Silver Plated Brass Fruit Bowl, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Murmansk Fruit Bowl in Brass with plated Silver. The "Murmansk" is a fruit bowl is one of the first designs produced by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis in 1982. The sleek bowl is plated silver over brass, and sitting on six stepped legs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Brass, Silver

33 Piece German Porcelain and Gold Greek Key Dinnerware in the Manner of Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive set of German Porcelain dinner ware - The Hollywood Regency Sophisticated Greek Key pattern in Gold will give any table the look of...
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20th Century German Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

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 Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

White Lilac Marble Eclipse Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite White Marble "Eclipse" Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious white marble with deep purple and lilac veining, this stunning b...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Earthenware Pasta Bowl with Interpretations of Traditional Creamware
Located in London, GB
Indigo Storm, 1882 Ltd. with Faye Toogood. Faye Toogood’s range of ceramic designs for 1882 Ltd. celebrates the accidental beauty of natural imperfec...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Henning Koppel 1052 Handmade Sterling Silver Pitcher for Georg Jensen
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Launched in 2008 to coincide with master designer Henning Koppel's 90th birthday, Masterpieces revisits Georg Jensen's original silver hollowware. Of all the designers to work with G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Server by Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by the prestigious Vetrerie di Empoli in Italy for their exclusive Griffe Collection, this exceptional silver plate and crystal caviar server embodies timeless sophisticatio...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Mint Green Blown Murano Glass Footed Bowl with Flower Decoration 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Mint Green Blown Murano Glass Footed Bowl with Flower Decoration 1980s Italy Entirely handcrafted according to the ancient techniques of glassblowing in the island of Murano, this ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Bowl Vessel Serveware Amber Onyx Marble Collectible Design Italy Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved small bowl from Amber onyx. Multiple use as serving bowl, finger food, to hold jewelry or bathroom accessory. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Onyx

Silver Travertine Fruit Bowl, Centerpiece
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial travertine bowl crafted from a natural travertine stone rests atop a mini pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits. It is truly an eyeca...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Black Marble Fruit Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial black marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a mini pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. It is truly an eyecatcher in your dining room....
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

1980s Michael Lax Design Sculptural Serving Bowl for Metaal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Large Sculptural Serving Bowl by Michael Lax Grainware for METAAL Polished Aluminum 12 h x 18.5 w x 16.5 d Preowned unrestored vintage condition See images provided.
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1980s Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Aluminum

Travertine Eclipse Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly craf...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Artistic Fan-Shaped Murano Glass Bowl Sculpture with Sunken Gold, 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Artistic Fan-Shaped Murano Glass Bowl Sculpture with Sunken Gold, 1980s Italy. This is a rare and authentic Venetian work of art, entirely handcrafted in the island of Murano in the ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

White/Lilac Marble Cylinder Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial pink marble bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine Turkish black marble and honed for a silky mat finish. There may be natural variations t...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Rock Handmade Pottery Cereal/Soup Bowls - Set of 2 - Black & White Splatterware
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful breakfast handmade ceramic bowls carefully crafted to meet the demands of everyday use. Designed to enrich your table setting and daily rituals, these handmade pottery bowls blur the line between functionality and ornament. Their size makes it perfect for serving cereals, fruits, snacks, soups or dips. Sold as a set of two, each pottery bowl is meticulously crafted by hand and coated in a matte glaze featuring hand-painted black splatters that evoke Pollock’s artistic work. Due to the handcrafted nature, each ceramic bowl is one-of-a-kind, and hand washing is recommended. Try combining them with our dipping and salad bowls from the Rock Collection to create your own unique handcrafted ceramic splatterware set...
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2010s South American Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

New Modern Bowl in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Christoforo Trapani
Located in Milan, IT
From stellar kitchens to the table. The Memory bowl is an ancestral reminder, a symbol of the vital relationship between people and food. As necessary as i...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Rock Handmade Ceramic Dipping Bowls - Set of 4 - Black & White Splatterware
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful handcrafted small ceramic dipping bowls. These highly functional pottery bowls are perfect for serving dips, nuts, seeds, condiments, sea salt,...
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2010s Argentine Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Champagne Bucket, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Handmade Rock Ceramic Salad Bowl - Black & White Splatterware
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Fantastic handmade salad serving bowl. The perfect piece for making a bold statement, this large ceramic salad bowl is great for functional use or as beautiful decoration in your home. Use it for serving your favorite salads, keeping your weekly fruits out on the counter or as decorative centerpiece bowl. Each serving bowl is glazed by hand in a matte glaze with hand painted black splatters that resemble Pollock’s artistic work. Because of their handcrafted nature, all salad bowls are one-of-a-kind and hand washing is recommended. Try combining it with our dipping and cereal bowls from the Rock Collection to create your own unique handcrafted splatterware set...
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2010s Argentine Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Sol Glass Fruit Bowl, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Sol glass fruit bowl was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. Signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info below. Ettore Sottsass was bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Champagne Bucket, Varnished Brass
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of sil...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Brass

Original Cendese Footed Bowl in Sunny Yellow in blown Murano Glass 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Original Cendese Footed Bowl in Sunny Yellow in blown Murano Glass 1980s Italy. This bright footed bowl is an authentic creation of Cenedese, one of the most famous Venetian artists,...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Black Marble Cylinder Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial black marble bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine Turkish Black Marble and honed for a silky mat finish. There may be natural variation...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Venetian Footed Bowl in Amber Blown Murano Glass Italy 21st Century
Located in Villaverla, IT
Venetian Footed Bowl in Amber Blown Murano Glass Italy 21st Century. This bright footed bowl is a completely handcrafted work of art dating from the 2000s. Created in Venice, Italy, ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Modern serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern serving bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serving bowls, popular names associated with this style include Faye Toogood, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, and Mosche Bianche. 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 $26 and tops out at $5,481 while the average work can sell for $358.

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