Modern Decorative 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Evil Eye Bowl Small in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Evil Eye Bowl Small in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
The collection reimagines a protective totem for your home; negative energy knows it is not welcome here....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Handmade Crystal Art Bowl – All
EDEN Black and Clear Decorative Centerpiece
Located in Glendale, CA
All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl – Black & Clear Art Glass Centerpiece for Modern Interiors
Discover the All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl, a bold expression of art...
Category
2010s Central American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Saffron Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans prized them for their fragra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
$1,050 / item
Stella Bowl Irish Green By Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With its soft, rounded corners and a shallow profile, the Stella Bowl draws from celestial landscapes in both contour and materiality. A sculptural interpretation of the classic vale...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
$350 / item
Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Bowl Little Bird Swallow Cute Decorative Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Rondine Bowl
Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani
Unique Piece
The Rondine Bowl by Simone Crestani is a poetic celebration of lightness and nature, part of his enchanting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Vista Bowl Small in Brass
Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Vista Bowl Small in Brass
Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays homage to the diverse h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Ambrosiá Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl Set: Arcaico modern crystal bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
The Ambrosiá Footed Crystal Bowl Set is a Multifunctional Luxury Serveware.
It is a handcrafted, collectible centerpiece that beautifully merges vi...
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
$488 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Emilia Castillo Sterling Silver Bowl with Semiprecious Stone Inlay, Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and collectible sterling silver bowl by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, featuring a hammered surface and inlaid semiprecious stones in a circular formation along...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Forged Bowl Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Forged Bowl Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
From grit and flame, raw metal is reborn, each piece shaped by the ancient art of forging—a process that requires both brute force a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Daum Art Glass Green Bowl with Frogs, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass bowl with frogs by Daum, France.
The bowl - made out of art glass - is held by frogs on a lily. On the bowl itself and on top of the lid are als...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Bubble Bowl in Light Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in marbled light pink resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter.
Designed by Pao...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
Bubble Bowl in Clear and Marbled Aqua Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in clear resin with aqua marbled texture. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter.
De...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
Jolanda Prinsen for Whalter Glas Crystal Cigar Ashtray Bowl Vide-Poche Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jolanda Prinsen designed this stunning crystal cigar ashtray, bowl, or desk tidy for Walther Glas. The piece was crafted in Germany circa 2000. Around 2000, Walther Glas commissioned...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
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 stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless b...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
$386 / item
Onyx Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Onyx NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious onyx stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless beauty and sophis...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
$433 / item
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
$433 / item
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...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
$627 / item
Under The Banyan Bowl Medium in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, believed to hold the divine power to fulfil wishes. Crafted with reverence, these brass obje...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Bubble Bowl in Marbled Navy Blue Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in navy blue & white marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter.
Designed...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
Under The Banyan Bowl Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Bowl Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, believed to hold the divine powe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
XL Footed Resin Bowl Centerpiece in White and Pearl by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
An elegant XL round bowl that is supported by four half spheres that make a fun, bold and unique piece great for holding fruit, plants and specially everyone's attention. You can hav...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
Small Candy Bowl in White Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Candy Bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture in white and pearl. It is cute and fun making it a statement piece that can be used to serve your favorite ca...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. This beige Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL is stun...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
$433 / item
Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, White and Pearl by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
Black Friday-All
EDEN Yellow/Clear Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl is a vibrant and unique yellow and clear crystal display bowl with new yet classy design. This exquisite bowl is meticulously crafted by sk...
Category
2010s Central American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Silver Travertine Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite silver travertine NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious travertine natural stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
$368 / item
Travertine Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, esthetic and timeless are words that can be used to describe the elegant and modern travertine NARROW bowl. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
$338 / item
Vintage 5" Buccellati Sterling Silver Footed Bowl
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed, designer Italian silver bowl.
By Gianmaria Buccellati.
In sterling silver.
With 4 applied feet and a scalloped body and rim.
Fully marked to the base.
Simply wond...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Travertine Eclipse Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. This silver travertine Eclipse Bowl is stunni...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
$438 / item
Bubble Bowl in Marbled Smoke and Black Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in smoke & black marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter.
Designed by ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
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...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
$570 / item
Pink Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite pink marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious pink marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless bea...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
$427 / item
Colorado Ceramic Teapot, by Marco Zanini from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Colorado teapot in ceramic was originally designed by Marco Zanini in 1983.
Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He graduated in architecture ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Burbuja Bowl in Smoke and Black Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our round bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or use it a...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
Orinoco Ceramic Vase, by Masanori Umeda from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Orinoco Vase in ceramic, was originally designed in 1983 by Masanori Umeda.
Was born in 1941 at Kanagawa in Japan. He obtained his diploma from the Kuwasawa School of Design in Tok...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
XL Footed Resin Bowl Centerpiece in Yellow by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
An elegant XL round bowl that is supported by four half spheres that make a fun, bold and unique piece great for holding fruit, plants and specially everyone's attention. You can hav...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
21st Century Karim Rashid Mini Bowl Murano Glass Violet
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle mini bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century.
Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by their faceted, structural fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Black Copper Bai He Tray by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bai He tray
Black copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief o...
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
Vista Bowl Medium in Brass and Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Vista Bowl Medium in Brass and Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays homage to the diverse hu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Travertine Cylinder Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
$315 / item
Handcrafted Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash Yakisugi platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques.
Finished in food safe oil....
Category
2010s English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ash
Volga White Vase, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Volga Vase for one flower in decorated white porcelain, was originally designed in 1983 by Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano.
Born 1952 in Bolzano, Italy. Matteo Thun studies under Os...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
$2,530 / item
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 ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
$368 / item
Pila Bowl Red Travertine, Travertine
Emperador by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
To juxtapose marble’s natural veining, the Pila Bowl references the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in contemporary design, this stacked bowl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Debbie Bowl Black
Silver by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Channelling the raw and rebellious energy of New York’s post-punk scene, the Debbie collection pays tribute to the legendary Blondie frontwoman with a mix of rock-and-roll audacity a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
$270 / item
Peter Shire Exp Signed Hand Painted Modern Large Ceramic Pottery Bowl
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and specialized in postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects.
This work is from 2001 and is dated and signed with Shire's customary "EXP" (Echo Park Pottery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Karim Rashid Mini Bowl Murano Glass Black
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle mini bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century.
Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by their faceted, structural fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Stunning Vintage Purple Turquoise Green Blue Art Glass Bowl Vase
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Title:
Stunning Vintage Purple Turquoise Green Blue Art Glass Bowl Vase
Description:
A stunning vintage piece of art glass in a striking purple ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This is a substantial and gorgeous Italian Murano iridescent art glass bowl with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Art glass hue ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Classic Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Glowing with quiet brilliance, the Classic Large Bowl in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy exudes an elemental elegance that feels both grounded and celestial. Handcrafted from clusters ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
$2,730 / item
ELLIPSES Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Pieces Included: Made in Italy Spoon, Footed Bow, Lid Bowl
The Ellipses footed crystal bowl is a handcrafted, multifunctional centerpiece th...
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
$488 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pietra Silver Dish by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Silver Dish is a delicate design modelled from hand-cast forms. Cast as a high-polished dish, this charming catc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
$145 / item
Tray – Large Aged Brass Sandcasted Designer Home Accessory by Unism
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl in clear glass. Organic shape. Handmade.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl in clear glass.
Organic shape. Handmade.
Ca. 1960
Unmarked.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 16.0 cm. x W 11.0 cm. x H 6.0 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Orrefors "Crown" Heavy Crystal Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting heavy crystal bowl by "Orrefors", Sweden. Signed with paper label.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
White Lilac Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite White Lilac NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious White Lilac Marble stone, this stunning b...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
$343 / item
Vista Bowl Large in Brass and Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Vista Bowl Large in Brass and Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays homage to the diverse hue...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Monumental Art Glass Hand Blown Drip Bowl by Will Dexter
By William Dexter
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking monumental sized drip bowl hand blown by acclaimed glass artist, Will Dexter. This bowl is composed of thick rivulets of glass that give it a dyna...
Category
1990s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Ghidini 1961 Perished Large Bowl in Gold-Plated Stainless Steel by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Large bowl in openwork steel. After having visited the Museum of Natural History in New York, Studio Job created a neo-gothic pattern of dancing human and animal skeletons...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern decorative 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 decorative bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern decorative bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Gunnar Nylund, Alfredo Barbini, Antonio da Ros, and Danese Milano. 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 decorative bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $4,863 while the average work can sell for $498.