Neoclassical Serving Bowls
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Large Neoclassical Creamware Tureen
Located in New York, NY
Large Neoclassical creamware tureen. Large neoclassical creamware zuppiera of tripod form with lion masks with rings supported on fluted monoped...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Creamware
Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. By Coors USA.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Spode Pottery Neoclassical Greek Pattern Blue Printed Supper Set
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode pottery neoclassical Greek pattern blue printed supper set
Early-19th century
From a large collection of Greek pattern pieces in various colors ...
Category
Early 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
1970s Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Footed Fruit Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood, a blue Jasperware footed fruit bowl, date marked 1971.
Jasperware, introduced by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s, is a type of unglazed stoneware known for its matte fin...
Category
1970s English Vintage Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Silver-Plated Cuban Sugar Bowl, Oval Shape, Early 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Antique Silver-Plated Cuban Sugar Bowl, Oval Shape, Early 20th Century
This elegant antique silver-plated sugar bowl, crafted in Cuba in the early 20th century, is a refined piece that beautifully combines historical significance with functional design. Its oval shape and delicate sinuous engravings make it both a collector's item and a sophisticated addition to any home.
Material and Craftsmanship: Made from high-quality silver plate, this sugar bowl showcases expert craftsmanship with gracefully engraved sinuous lines that add a touch of elegance.
Design: The bowl features a distinctive oval shape with a small circular lid that fits snugly into its opening, ensuring practicality while enhancing its vintage charm.
Historical Inscription: The bowl bears an authentic inscription indicating its Cuban origin and its original purpose for storing Cuban sugar, adding to its historical value.
Condition: This piece is in good condition, with subtle signs of wear consistent with its age and use, which only adds to its antique character.
Versatility: Beyond its original use for sugar, this bowl serves beautifully as a decorative accent in a kitchen, dining room, or display cabinet. It can also be used functionally to serve sugar with elegance when entertaining guests.
This antique Cuban silver-plated sugar bowl is more than just a utilitarian object—it’s a charming piece of history that adds sophistication and authenticity to any space.
Keywords: Antique Cuban sugar bowl, early 20th-century silver-plated box, vintage Cuban silverware, oval silver sugar container, engraved silver sugar pot...
Category
20th Century Cuban Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Wedgwood Light Blue Dancing Hours Neoclassical Jasperware Bowls, Pair
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
1970 Wedgwood jasperware footed bowl. Light blue jasperware with all-over white neoclassical motif. Signed on the underside.
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Pottery
1970s Wedgwood Pallas Angel Dark Blue Jasperware Plate
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood, a dark Portland Blue Jasperware plate from the Pallas collection, circa 1970s.
Jasperware, introduced by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s, is a type of unglazed stonewar...
Category
1970s English Vintage Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu-mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat.
The almost identical one is also available AC851.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Paul Storr English Georgian Neoclassical Punchbowl & Ladle
By Paul Storr
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver punchbowl. Made by Paul Storr in London in 1806. Round and curved on raised foot. Egg-and-dart rim and gadrooned borders. Cast lion-head side mounts with l...
Category
Early 1800s British Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sugar Pot in Silver Metal by Christofle, France, XX Century
By Christofle
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
his sugar pot is in silver metal. It has been made in France in the 20th century, by the wellknown manufactureer Christofle.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Berry Bowls by Kpm, 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous set of ten Greek key rimmed berry bowls
By KPM Porcelain
Germany, Circa 1920s
Measures: 5.38"W x 5.38"D x 1.25"H.
Excellent original condition.
Category
1920s German Vintage Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Spode Porcelain Shell Dish, Orange and Gilt Neoclassical Design, ca 1810
By Spode
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous dessert serving dish, or "shell dish", made by Spode in about 1810, which was the Regency era. The dish has a beautiful Neoclassical pattern of gilt details on an ...
Category
1810s English Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Sponge Ware Mixing Bowls / Collection of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine handmade pottery sponge ware mixing bowls are in pristine condition. Sold as a collection of four bowls with clam shell pattern.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Caughley Dish, Harlequin Pattern in Style of Donegall Service, ca 1793
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and intriguing porcelain dish made by Caughley and decorated at Chamberlains Worcester in or shortly after 1793. The dish has a "harlequin" pattern with six diffe...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Tallois & Mayence 1885 Paris Covered Dish With Plate In .950 Sterling Silver
By A.M. Tallois & Mayence, Paris 1
Located in Miami, FL
Covered server dish with server plate, designed by A. M. Tallois & Mayence.
Fabulous serving bowl-dish suite, created in Paris France by the famous silver...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Paul Storr English Georgian Neoclassical Vegetable Dishes, 1805
By Paul Storr
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George III sterling silver covered vegetable dishes. Made by Paul Storr in London in 1805. Each: Tapering bowl with gadrooned rim. Cover domed with lobed shoulder; cast coron...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Meissen Legume Dishes from the Marcolini Period, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant and rare pair of Meissen serving dishes from the Marcolini period. The pair of legume dishes is made of the finest porcelain. Under each saucer we find the Meissen manufac...
Category
Early 1800s German Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
16 Steuben Yellow Cut Crystal Dessert Bowls & Underplates w/ Armorial Crest
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Not 12, but a set of 16 hand blown Bristol Yellow crystal bowls and underplates made by Steuben, Carder Period Ca. 1920's. Most likely a custom order wi...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Salad bowl Wedgwood pale green jasper collection
By Wedgwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unsual salad bowl with cutlery in wedgwood pale green jasper collection ,style neoclassical
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage M.A. Hadley Hand Painted Bean Pot Cookie Jar With Whale Design
Located in San Carlos, CA
A Whale of a Time: Hand-Painted M.A. Hadley Bean Pot Cookie Jar
Bring a touch of whimsy to your kitchen with this adorable cookie jar, hand-painted by M.A. Hadley!
This charming ce...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Paint
Christofle Silver Eagle Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Christofle silver eagle gravy boat. Handsome eagle headed hotel silver gravy/sauce boat with attached underplate with hallmarks for Christofle, France, 20...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Early Tiffany New York Classical Sterling Silver Strawberry Compote
By Tiffany & Co., Edward Moore 1
Located in New York, NY
Classical sterling silver compote. Made by Moore for Tiffany & Co. at 550 Broadway, New York, ca 1865. Wide and curved bowl on knopped shaft; round and raised foot with Greek key rim...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Gorham Medallion Coin Silver Centerpiece Compotes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Medallion coin silver centerpiece compotes. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1860. Each: Oval bowl with turned end handles on faceted supports; raised foot on 4 curvilinear b...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver
Vintage Handmade solid Bronze Bowl Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Beautiful heavy handmade sandcast bowl in solid bronze from the 1970s. Perfect for fruit, snacks and sweets.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Brass
Suite of Four Silver-Plated Bronze Dessert Stand Comports, French, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
With an applied initial to each, applied inside an oval bead-edge lozenge. Each raised on four feet. further decorated with openwork latticing, floral and foliate decoration.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
1900s, Sterling Silver Serving Bowl on Removable Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1900s Hallmarked sterling silver handled bowl accompanied with original base. Finley detailed with claw feet. Bowl has handles. Diameter of the bowl is 11.5" Diameter of the base is ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Comport Dessert Stands, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Excellent quality circular form set of 4 dessert stand comports. Classically styled with fluted decoration and cross cut glass bowls.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Wood & Hughes Sterling Silver 19th Century Bowl/Basket in Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
Wood & Hughes sterling silver basket or bowl with a fixed handle, showcasing an elegant design, with female faces on either end as well as stylized motifs...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Basket Handle Precious Metal Silver Hallmark Design Schwarz & Steiner Vienna
By Steiner
Located in Vienna, AT
Basket with handle of precious metal silver design Schwarz & Steiner Vienna. An object handicrafted and designed with rich detailwork. Although manufactured most probably during the ...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver
Neoclassical serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical 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 metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical serving bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serving bowls, popular names associated with this style include Christofle, Tiffany & Co., Wedgwood, and Coors Pottery. 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 $121 and tops out at $24,000 while the average work can sell for $1,489.