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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
Christofle Silver Eagle Gravy Boat
Christofle Silver Eagle Gravy Boat

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...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Wedgwood Light Blue Dancing Hours Neoclassical Jasperware Bowls, Pair
Wedgwood Light Blue Dancing Hours Neoclassical Jasperware Bowls, Pair

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.

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20th Century English Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote

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.

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20th Century French Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Berry Bowls by Kpm, 1920s
Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Berry Bowls by Kpm, 1920s

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Berry Bowls by Kpm, 1920s

By KPM Porcelain

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.

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1920s German Vintage Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Early Tiffany New York Classical Sterling Silver Strawberry Compote
Early Tiffany New York Classical Sterling Silver Strawberry Compote

Early Tiffany New York Classical Sterling Silver Strawberry Compote

By Edward Moore 1, Tiffany & Co.

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...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Victorian Cut Glass and Brass Epergne
Vintage Victorian Cut Glass and Brass Epergne

Vintage Victorian Cut Glass and Brass Epergne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional Victorian-style epergne is a masterwork of neoclassical design, featuring an intricate brass frame that commands attention. At the heart of the pedestal, a finely ca...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Brass

Rare English Wedgewood Jasperware Blue and White Salad Bowl with Silver Rim
Rare English Wedgewood Jasperware Blue and White Salad Bowl with Silver Rim

Rare English Wedgewood Jasperware Blue and White Salad Bowl with Silver Rim

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine handmade Jasperware cobalt blue and white serving bowl by Wedgewood. Primarily blue and white colors with classical figures depicting different mythological stories in a Neocl...

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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Pair of Paul Storr English Georgian Neoclassical Vegetable Dishes, 1805
Pair of Paul Storr English Georgian Neoclassical Vegetable Dishes, 1805

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...

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Early 1800s English Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Silver Plated Center Bowl, by Berndorf marked "ART.KRUPP BERNDORF
19th Century Silver Plated Center Bowl, by Berndorf marked "ART.KRUPP BERNDORF

19th Century Silver Plated Center Bowl, by Berndorf marked "ART.KRUPP BERNDORF

Located in Beirut, LB

This exquisite 19th-century silver-plated center bowl, or "tazza," is a magnificent example of Neoclassical design and craftsmanship. Produced by the renowned Austrian manufacturer A...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors

Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors

By Coors Pottery

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

Pair of Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Bowls
Pair of Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Bowls

Pair of Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Bowls

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Victorian Classical sterling silver bowls. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Round with plain well and curved and fluted sides. Turned-down lobed rim. Four ball su...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Sponge Ware Mixing Bowls / Collection of Four
19th Century Sponge Ware Mixing Bowls / Collection of Four

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.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Suite of Four Silver-Plated Bronze Dessert Stand Comports, French, circa 1890
Suite of Four Silver-Plated Bronze Dessert Stand Comports, French, circa 1890

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

Vintage M.A. Hadley Hand Painted Bean Pot Cookie Jar With Whale Design
Vintage M.A. Hadley Hand Painted Bean Pot Cookie Jar With Whale Design

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...

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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Vintage Handmade solid Bronze Bowl Italy
Vintage Handmade solid Bronze Bowl Italy

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.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Brass

Pair of Meissen Legume Dishes from the Marcolini Period, 18th Century
Pair of Meissen Legume Dishes from the Marcolini Period, 18th Century

Pair of Meissen Legume Dishes from the Marcolini Period, 18th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

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...

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Early 1800s German Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Gorham Medallion Coin Silver Centerpiece Compotes
Pair of Gorham Medallion Coin Silver Centerpiece Compotes

Pair of Gorham Medallion Coin Silver Centerpiece Compotes

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

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...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Set of 4 Comport Dessert Stands, circa 1890
Set of 4 Comport Dessert Stands, circa 1890

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.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls

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Silver Plate

Salad bowl Wedgwood pale green jasper collection
Salad bowl Wedgwood pale green jasper collection

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

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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

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Tallois & Mayence 1885 Paris Covered Dish With Plate In .950 Sterling Silver

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in Kennesaw, GA

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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.