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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Contemporary hand-carved crystal bowl by Ghiró Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
20 mm / 0.78'' thick aquamarine crystal bowl. Each step-bending, grinding, carving-was entirely done by hand. In addition to its original shape, this bowl owes its distinctiveness ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Angelo Mangiarotti marble bowl / vessel by Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bowl / nut cracker / vessel designed by Mangiarotti , made by Knoll International . Italy.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Drap D Hexagonal Decorative Bowl in White Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
Drap D Hexagonal Decorative Bowl in White Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi Dimensions: D 32 x W 32 x H 11 cm. Materials: White Carrara marble. Available in different sizes, shapes,...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Carrara Marble

Drap C Hexagonal Decorative Bowl in White Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
Drap C Hexagonal Decorative Bowl in White Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi Dimensions: D 28 x W 28 x H 11 cm. Materials: White Carrara marble. Available in different sizes, shapes,...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Carrara Marble

Drap B Hexagonal Decorative Bowl in White Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
Drap B Hexagonal Decorative Bowl in White Carrara Marble by Bufalini Marmi Dimensions: D 24 x W 24 x H 11 cm. Materials: White Carrara marble. Available in different sizes, shapes,...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Carrara Marble

Nilo Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Nilo vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988. A classic by Sottsass, the Nilo porcelain vase is part of thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Contemporary Decorative Handmade Crystal Bowl by Ghiró Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
This decorative bowl was entirely made by working the crystal by hand. Every step - bending, grinding, polishing - has been taken care of down to the smallest detail Initially the cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Unique Contemporary Hand-engraved Crystal Bowl by Ghiró Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Ciotola realizzata curvando e incidendo a mano un cristallo extra-chiaro con uno spessore di 20 mm. Ogni incisione sormonta o viene sormontata da un'altra creando cosi disegno di lin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Three Colorful Graduated Inlaid Shell Abstract Pattern Concave Trays
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Three colorful graduated inlaid shell abstract pattern concave trays Attributed to the workshops of Maitland-Smith Retailed by Shawana Storey, San Francisco Three large scale, g...
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Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Three Stacking Murano Bowls by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva for Vistosi
Located in Chicago, IL
Three Stacking Murano Bowls by Eleanora Peduzzi for Vistosi; an acclaimed Italian artist and designer known for her iconic creations, including this very one for Vistosi (1960) and t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Large Vase Ocean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo large vase 3 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Sculptural Art Glass Bowl by Leon Applebaum circa 1980s
Located in Troy, MI
Signed Leon Applebaum Art Glass Bowl Large studio art glass bowl by Leon Applebaum circa 1980s Pinwheel design of purple green and pink Etched signature to underside Additional In...
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20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Ceramic Bowl by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Conical bowl with hare's fur glaze in brown and red tones. Model SHX. Signed CHS with Rörstrand studio marking on base.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ice Crystal Bowl Satin Hand Engraved Unique Piece by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Collection 2021 of artistic bowls by Ghirò Studio (Milan). Innovative design, fine craftsmanship and a strong artistic sense make this creation not only a bowl but a real artistic sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

1990s Studio Art Glass Bowl Sculptural Pedestal Dish
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Studio Art Glass Bowl Sculptural Pedestal Dish 3 h x 9.13 x 9.75 Preowned original condition unaltered Refer to images.
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1990s Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Organic Iridescent Bowl
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Iridescent glass organic Modernist-style large \"Warp\" bowl / centerpiece (Marked on base:\"TOM DIXON\".
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

French Late 20th C Baccarat "Objectiv" Decorative Bowl
Located in Queens, NY
French (Late 20th Century) Baccarat \"Objectiv\" Decorative Crystal Bowl having a flaired design and scalloped edge top (#2102478 with case)
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20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Vintage Italian Murano style Orange Glass Bowl
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Italian Murano style orange glass bowl / ashtray with flower like design and interior glass bubbles with a polka dot design
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ash

Large Abstract Raku Glazed Studio Ceramic Bowl, Japanese-Style Mid-Century Desig
Located in Miami, FL
Large Abstract Raku Glazed Studio Ceramic Bowl, Japanese-Style Mid-Century Design, Large Raku Fired Studio Pottery Bowl Attributed to Michel Brainin, Japanese-Style Glaze, Exceptiona...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Earthenware, Ceramic

Contemporary Artistic Bowl Hand Crafted Aquamarine Crystal by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
This object is a handmade artistic sculpture that can be used as a bowl, as a desk accessory, as a jewel case or simply as it is to furnish any env...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Aquamarine Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano bowl in aquamarine is a true masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, created using the revered Battuto technique. Its meticulously sculpted surface features a pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Ghidini 1961 Short Flirt Collection Vase in Copper by Noè Duchaufour-Lawrence
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The collection that I designed for Ghidini 1961, Flirt collection is comprised of three vases that can be reversed to offer different functions and a bigger range of use. Joe & Ema E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Copper

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Rose Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Rose is a masterpiece of Venetian craftsmanship, embodying both modern elegance and time-honored glassmaking tradition. This exquisite piece, created...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Lily Candle Holder Brass Unlacquered by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With softly undulating edges reminiscent of floating lily pads, the Lily Candle Holder brings a sculptural elegance to any surface. Cast as a high-polished dish, the Lily Candle Hold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Pila Bowl Antico, Arabescato Merlot 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Vannes France Mid Century Modern Freeform Art Glass Clear Crystal Bowl
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful hand blown sculptural crystal bowl by Art Vannes France. This heavy bowl has a fluid and curved freeform shape. Marked Vannes Cristal on the bottom.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Contemporary Oasi Bowl Amber and Gold Crystal Medium Size by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Each bowl have contemporary design ideal for giving an unmistakable style to any environment. The rounded triangle shape gives sobriety and elegance while the warm intense amber colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Bowl – Large Sandcasted Polished Aluminium Decorative Art by Unism
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Aluminum

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Eucalyptus Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Eucalyptus Green—an exquisite creation crafted by the best Venetian glass masters, this sculptural masterpiece embodies the timeless artistry of Mura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Bowl in Grey Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Bowl in Grey, size large, is a captivating work of art crafted through the renowned battuto technique. This meticulous Venetian carving method creates a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

1993 Georg Jensen Denmark Sculptural Stainless Please Pass Me Dish
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1993 Georg Jensen Denmark Sculptural Dish Stainless Steel Please Pass Me Bowl Made in Denmark. Stamped Georg Jensen at the bottom. Unique design. 1.75 tall x 8.5 w x 5.5 d Preowned o...
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1990s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stainless Steel

Stig Sandqvist long teak wood double bowl . marked SS , Sweden .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice long double carved bowl, marked made in Sweden and double SS marking ,
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Teak

Ghidini 1961 Tornado Vase in Polished Brass by Campana Brothers
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Spiral of brass, a dizzying vortex of reflected light. A thousand liquid rings rise from a hypothetical sea, expand and crown themselves with fragrant flowers. It’s a highly evocativ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Tall Flirt Collection Vase in Brass by Noè Duchaufour-Lawrence
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The collection that I designed for Ghidini 1961, Flirt collection is comprised of three vases that can be reversed to offer different functions and a bigger range of use. Joe & Ema E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Tall Flirt Collection Vase in Copper by Noè Duchaufour-Lawrence
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The collection that I designed for Ghidini 1961, Flirt collection is comprised of three vases that can be reversed to offer different functions and a bigger range of use. Joe & Ema E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Copper

Ghidini 1961 Perished Small Bowl in Gold-Plated Stainless Steel by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Small 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Tip Top Tray Medium in Rose Gold by Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Tray in openwork steel When you look at the top view of the Tip-Top series, all the triangles have the same size. In 3D these triangles have been stretched, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Steel

Ghidini 1961 Wide Flirt Collection Vase in Copper by Noè Duchaufour-Lawrence
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The collection that I designed for Ghidini 1961, Flirt collection is comprised of three vases that can be reversed to offer different functions and a bigger range of use. Joe & Ema E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Copper

Franco Bastianelli for Studio Laurana, Modernist Bowl in Copper, 1960s-1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Franco Bastianelli for Studio Laurana. Modernist bowl in copper with beautiful enamel work, 1960s-1970s. Measures: 23.5 x 14.5 x 5.5 cm. Signed. In e...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Copper

Beate Andersen Danish Stoneware Bowl with Turquoise Blue Glaze, Signed and Dated
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beate Andersen, Danish, born 1942. Beautiful wheel-thrown bowl in stoneware with turquoise blue glaze. Signed on the bottom Beate 1987. A beautiful bowl in perfect condition.
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Large Early 21st Century Textured Ceramic Bowl / Centerpiece by Abigails, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Large early 21st century textured ceramic bowl/centerpiece by Abigails, Italy. Features handcrafted braided-like details applied to the bowl's e...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Contemporary Oasi Bowl Amber and Gold Crystal Small Size by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Each bowl have contemporary design ideal for giving an unmistakable style to any environment. The rounded triangle shape gives sobriety and elegance while the warm intense amber colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Light blue bowl - Otto Zeegers
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: This is a beautiful flared bowl with sea-like patina by Otto Zeegers. Otto and his wife Margreet made ceramics sinds 1972, Otto was responsible for the form, the...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

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Earthenware

Green and beige bowl - Otto Zeegers
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: This is a beautiful bowl with green / beige patina by Otto Zeegers. Otto and his wife Margreet made ceramics sinds 1972, Otto was responsible for the form, the p...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

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Earthenware

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Olive Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A testament to Venetian mastery, this hand-blown Murano bowl in olive green is an exquisite fusion of artistry and luxury. The Battuto technique creates a sculptural, hammered textur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Orrefors Sweden Bowl With Colored Crystal Dish
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Elegant...
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1990s Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Caigo Small Vase Murano Steel Grey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Caigo Small is a vase from the Laguna Collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2022. Mignon version of the larger Caigo — which name refers to the thick fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Ghidini 1961 Florida Bowl in Copper Plated Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Bowl in brass. This sublime cast brass mass is all wrapped up, giving rise to an exquisite fruit bowl. Something akin to the treasure found at the end of a rewarding peregrination. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Copper

fferrone Contemporary Decorative Dark St. Steel Tall Bowl Vessel Centerpiece
Located in Chicago, IL
With strong minimal architectural forms emphasizing the tension between positive and negative space, the sculptural Maison Tall Vessel Bowl. Perfect as centerpiece or as home accesso...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stainless Steel

Battuti/Canoe Bowl in Aquamarine Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It reveals itself like a shell gaping open, in tones of crystal, aquamarine and shaded pink Alexandrite. Its translucent appearance is the result of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

1988 Pyramid Modern Glass Art Bowl John Seitz
By John Seitz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1988 Dramatically Sharp Modern glass art bowl John Seitz Pyramid Triangle Art Form Measures: Large 4.38 tall x 11.78 each side Smaller 3.25 tall x 9.5 ...
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1980s Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Fitz and Floyd Shell Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fitz and Floyd shell dish with raised shell detail at the base. Beautiful detail work and texture. Nice simple white glazed ceramic finish. Add some classic coastal style to your hem...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Shallow Bowl with Brightly Colored Dots Hand Blown Art Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An amazing Art Glass Hand Blown Bowl with dot pattern. This piece is signed B.T., and was acquired from a prominent Estate in Bel Air. A complement to any cocktail table, console ...
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20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Arthur Court Style Large Shell Bowl - 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Arthur Court style shell bowl in cast aluminum. Add some Boho Chic style to your home or design project. We have a second one available so collect both.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Art Glass Vase Bowl Sculpture
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular Art glass vase signed but illegible to me. See pics, Fabulous changing colors as the light passes thru on different angles it blends and changes. Greens and blues purple ...
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1990s American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Large Ceramic Vase with Black and White Glaze by John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large stoneware glazed bowl in a rare leaf form by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa last quarter of the 20th century. The impressive, oversized bowl features a dis...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Murano, Italy. Bowl in red art glass with gold dust. With dots/air bubbles
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Bowl in red art glass with gold dust. Designed with dots/air bubbles. Approximately 1960s/70s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: L 11.5 cm x W 9.0 cm x H 6.5 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Large bowl in art glass made in purple and frosted glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large bowl in art glass made in purple and frosted glass. Curved form. 1970/80s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 37.0 cm x H 18.0 cm.
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Googie Style "LAX" Marble Bowls on Stands, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Googie Style "LAX" White Marble Oval Bowls on Gilt Stands. Each Overall: 8.25 H x 24" W x 12" D. Provenance: From a New York City Private Collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble, Metal

Arthur Court Style Large Shell Bowl - 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Arthur Court style shell bowl. Beautiful details in the cast aluminum. Add some Boho Chic style to your home or design project. We have a second bowl available, so collect both.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Aluminum

Modern decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.

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