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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemella Murano Vase Topaz
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century Alessandro Mendini, GEMELLO transparent vase, Murano glass.
Purho continues to search for products with complementary shapes with the pair of Gemello and Gemella vases ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
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 ...
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
21st Century Elena Cutolo Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Elena Cutolo Edie bowl Murano glass various colors.
Edie Sedgwick was the muse of Andy Warhol, a symbol of the 1960s, always wearing oversized ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Modern Bowl Medium in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This magnificent hand-blown Murano bowl in onyx black is a versatile piece that embodies both luxury and functionality, crafted with the utmost precision by Murano’s finest artisans....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
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.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Modern Bowl Large in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This magnificent hand-blown Murano bowl in onyx black is a versatile piece that embodies both luxury and functionality, crafted with the utmost precision by Murano’s finest artisans....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Biomorphic Shaped Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Pasadena, TX
Murano Sommerso Biomorphic Shaped Bowl Centerpiece
1970s
Stunning Murano hand blown art glass bowl or centerpiece in gradations of light blue leading ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Classic Bowl Small in Pyrite
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Set of Four Stoneware Bowls in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four stoneware tea bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). The bowls were potted free-handed with slightly irregular circular shape. Presented as two pairs, ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Over-sized Art Glass bowl / Charger
Located in Denton, TX
Hand blown art glass charger with swirling design of yellow, green and salmon. Can be used as a a bowl or displayed on easel with back light.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Italian Bowls in Blown Murano Glass Signed by Seguso Bronzed Rings 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Astonished and unique pair Italian Murano glass bowls, signed Seguso Vetri d'Arte, bronzed rings, 1990s.
This pair of bowls is a unique portrait, each one composed by a huge bowl...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Arthur Court Style Large Shell Bowl - 2
By Arthur Court
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.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum
Planter Bowl Grande in Black Quartz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Jean Luce Etched Glass Bowl, circa 1930s
By Jean Luce
Located in New York, NY
Jean Luce acid etched crystal glass bowl. Signed on the bottom with the etched monogram of the double ‘L’.
Jean Luce (French, 1895-1964) Bio – “Trained as a ceramist and glassmake...
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Burnt and Wazed Oak Small Black Disk Tray by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Disk tray small black by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 27 x W 27 x H 9 cm
Meterials: Burned and waxed oak
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who mak...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Oak
Hand Blown Murano Bowl in Rock Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite hand blown Murano bowl features a subtle gold hue that transitions into almost clear, showcasing the delicate craftsmanship and innovative design that are hallmarks of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Bowl in Grey Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano Batutto bowl exudes an aura of refined sophistication, perfect for any modern interior. Its matte grey exterior, meticulously hand-carved and inspired by the texture of b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Arthur Court Style Large Shell Bowl - 1
By Arthur Court
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.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Aluminum
San Diego California Design Hand Turned Mesquite Wood Art Bowl by Sally Ault
Located in San Diego, CA
Expertly crafted Mesquite wood turned bowl by San Diego artist/craftsman Sally Ault. Signed on the underside. Wonderful shape and form. The natural wood...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble, Metal
$1,200 / set
Sculptural Translucent Glass Bowl by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sculptural translucent glass bowl produced by Daum, France.
It is signed "Daum France", approx. 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Bowl "GABRIEL" Leopard Decorated, Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B.
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic bowl GABRIEL, leopard decorated with inside and handles handcrafted in bronze
code CP036H
measures: H. 40.0 cm. - Dm. 70.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
1990´s Danish Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish glass bowl by Per Lütken designed for Holmegaard / Royal Copenhagen in 1995.
Category
1990s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
SITIERA Decorative Wood Bowl with Stainless Steel Details by ANDEAN, In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative lathed solid seike wood bowl, with aged bronze or stainless steel details.
Drawing inspiration from the sacral and baroque motifs of Quito, as well as Ecuador’s highest a...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Freeform Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, France, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large freeform bowl in glazed ceramics.
Beautiful glaze in azure shades. France, 1960s.
Measures: 45 x 19 cm.
In excellent condition.
Unclearly stam...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Bosco Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase in Purple
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Bosco contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in purple.
Bosco vases can be combined harmoniously in different colors and sizes.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Bowl with Avventurina
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted, by skilled artisans of Murano , this glass bowl showcases the vibrant colors and intricate detail that characterize the islands tradition of glass making. An exquisite ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Dark Amber Murano Glass Bowl with Avventurina
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted by skilled artisans of Murano, this glass bowl showcases the vibrant colors and intricate detail that characterize the island's tradition of glassmaking. An exquisite da...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Lalique, France. Art glass bowl with relief decoration. 1980s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lalique, France.
Art glass bowl with relief decoration.
1980s.
Signed Lalique France.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Width 21,0 cm. x Diameter 18,0 cm. x Height 6,8 cm.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Murano, Italy, colossal waved bowl in green and purple art glass. 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy, colossal waved bowl in green and purple art glass.
1970s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 52.8 cm x D 21.5 cm x H 14.0 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
21st Century Karim Rashid Extra Large Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle extra large vase, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century.
Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by their faceted, struc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemello Murano Topazio Frost
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century Alessandro Mendini, GEMELLO transparent vase, Murano glass.
Purho continues to search for products with complementary shapes with the pair of Gemello and Gemella vases ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Sascha Brastoff Enamel Charger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large and joyful Sascha Brastoff enamel charger-14" diameter. Could be hung on the wall or placed anywhere.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel
Decorative Bowl Vessel Sculpture Abstract Solid Rose Quartz Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Rose quartz. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the quartzite making this a very precious object.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rose Quartz
Large Faceted Lucite Divided Bowl Chip and Dip
Located in Wayne, NJ
Faceted Lucite bowl. Inside width is 11 3/8".
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Lucite
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Bowl in Brass with 3 Round Feet, Italy 1970
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful brass bowl with 3 small legs.
It is handmade in Italy, ca. 1970's.
The noble material is aged, creating a beautiful patina.
Stunning and elegant shape.
It is in very good...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemello Murano Transparent Vase Emerald Green
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, GEMELLO transparent vase, Murano glass.
Purho continues to search for products with complementary shapes with the pair of Gemello and Gemella vases ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano, Italy, art glass bowl in purple glass. Modernist design.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy, art glass bowl in purple glass. Modernist design.
From the 1960s/1970s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 16.0 cm x Height 7.5 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Contemporary Cake Stand
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary cake stand
Measures: Diameter 30, height 38 cm
Plated metal-coated with glossy Champagne finish
From Earth, one can only see the portion of...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
$717 / item
Livio Seguso Murano Ribbed Textural LInes of Gray White Black Glass Bowl Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning large almond shaped Italian Murano hand blown glass bowl by Livio Seguso for Rosenthal Studio LIne Germany is from the 80's. It has gradients of the colors of gray, black, light gray, white and clear. The outside is textural with ribbed glass blown lines of black gay...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Flavio Poli/Seguso, Murano. Bowl in yellow and red art glass. Unique piece.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Flavio Poli/Seguso, Murano.
Bowl in yellow and red art glass. Unique piece. Mouth-blown.
From the 1960s/1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 29.0 cm x W 13.5 cm x D 9.0 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Modern Small Bowl in Marble by Arthur Arbesser, Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Small bowl in Nero Marquinia, Bianco Michelangelo, Verde Guatemala marbles.
Size: 13.5 x 7 cm, 5.3 x 2.8 in, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Gae S, Masters Collection by the Aust...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Paula Murray, Glazed Wheel Thrown Sculptural Porcelain Bowl, Canada, C. 1997
Located in Chatham, ON
Paula Murray (b.1958) - Glazed studio pottery sculptural bowl - wheel thrown porcelain with manipulated body - signed and dated on the base - Canada - circa 1997.
Excellent condit...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Sterling Silver Hammered Bowl by Jan Lundgren
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sterling silver bowl by Jan Lundgren. Hand-hammered Scandinavian modern design with Stockholm hallmarks including Three Crowns control mark, hexagonal "S" purity mark, "925" standar...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
Murano, Italy. Large bowl in art glass. Clear and green glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Large bowl in art glass.
Clear and green glass. Mouth-blown.
1960s/70s.
In excellent condition with some minor chips. See photos.
Dimensions: L 58.0 cm x D 27.0 cm x H...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Metal Base, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian centerpiece from the 1970s featuring a wide, hand-blown Murano glass bowl mounted on a cylindrical metal base. The clear glass has a soft, rounded form with beautiful...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Elchinger, France. Ceramic bowl with light-toned glaze. Ca. 1960
Located in København, Copenhagen
Elchinger, France. Ceramic bowl with light-toned glaze. Hand-decorated.
Ca. 1960.
Marked.
In excellent condition with natural craquelure.
Dimensions: Diameter 14.0 cm x Height 5.0 cm.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Serving Tray Ironwood Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak
$1,157 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Large White and Natural Rattan Center Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful large white and natural rattan center piece. We have two of these pieces available in stock, additionally we have another pair in smaller size so collect all!
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rattan
New Modern Small Bowl in Marble Creator Arthur Arbesser
Located in Milan, IT
Small bowl in Black Marquinia, White Michelangelo, Green Guatemala marbles.
Size: 13.5 x 7 cm, 5.3 x 2.8 in, smooth finishing.
Commercial name: Gae S, Masters Collection by the Aust...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Bowl and Candlesticks by Eva Staehr Nielsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A round centerpiece bowl and a pair of candlesticks, adorned with light relief decorations in cream and brown. Bowl #22316, and candlesticks #22537 by Royal Copenhagen. Makers mark o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Pink Rock Crystal Center Piece
Located in Dallas, TX
Pink rock crystal center piece, beautiful pink Brazilian centerpiece handmade.
Category
Early 20th Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rock Crystal
$4,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Studio Ceramic Bowl by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Studio ceramic bowl by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase.
In beautiful vintage condition. Hand signed by Gary McCloy and retains the Steve Chase label.
...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Bacan Vase Murano Glass Steel Grey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Bacan is a vase from the Laguna Collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2022.
Characterised by generous forms with upper folded edges, Bacan — which name...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Elio Schiavon (1925-2004), Italy. Unique ceramic bowl with blue glass inlay.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Elio Schiavon (1925-2004), Italy.
Unique ceramic bowl with blue glass inlay at the bottom.
Glaze in green and turquoise tones. With the motif of a face.
Approximately from the 1970s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Milk Jug and Cream Jug by Bodil Manz Own Studio Bowl in Eggshell Ceramics
By Bodil Manz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Milk Jug and Cream Jug by Bodil Manz Own Studio Bowl in Eggshell Ceramics.
Porcelain, transparent glaze with hand-painted black trim white over matte cream glaze. The cream jug, mad...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Eggshell
21st Century Karim Rashid Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle vase, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century.
Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
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