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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Red Travertine Tray by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Red round travertine tray by Le Lampade.
Made in Italy
This item can be also custom made.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
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
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
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
Vintage Postmodern Carved Wooden Centerpiece Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a striking vintage Postmodern carved wooden centerpiece bowl, a testament to bold design from the latter half of the 20th century. This elegant piece features a beautifull...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Modern Serving Tray Eucalyptus 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 uplift layback moments. Handcrafted in Euc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak
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 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
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, 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
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
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
Ceramic Tea Bowl with Brilliant Red Glaze by Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The hand-built form shows slight irregularity and is covered with a brilliant ...
Category
1990s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Limited Edition Rectangular Neutral Beige Travertine Block Tray by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Block Tray by Henry Wilson
Limited Edition of 50
Dimensions. W 30 x D 18 x H 7 cm
Materials: Classico travertine.
Available in Classico travertine and Persian Brown marbl...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
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
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
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
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
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
Large Crystal Ashtray, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive sculptural crystal ashtray/catchall from Italy, 1970s, crafted with sharp geometric faceting and exceptional clarity. The piece features a bold square form with deep angle...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Canary Murano Glass Bowl, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant hand-blown Murano glass bowl in a rich yellow tone. The piece features a wide, sculpted rim and a deep, smooth interior that showcases the clarity and luminosity of the glass...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Walking Bowl in Iroko Wood, Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Walking bowl in Iroko wood, Arno Declercq
Measures: 34 cm L x 34 cm W x 23 cm H
13.4” L x 13.4“ W x 9“ H
Material: Iroko wood
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declercq
Belgian desig...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
$1,957 / item
Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Leather Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Alentejo, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
A sublime serving tray, Alentejo was designed to uplift layback moments.
A r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl by Jeffrey Andrews for Felt Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this art glass centerpiece bowl by Jeffrey Andrews for Felt Glass, originally retailed by Henri Bendel, New York. It's comprised of thick 3/4" glass which i...
Category
1990s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vallauris, France, Three Ceramic Bowls in Brightly Colored Glazes
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vallauris, France, three ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes in red and green on a dark base.
1960/70s.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
Largest measurement: D 18.5 x H 6.0 c...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century French Art Crystal Large Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a mid century French Art Crystal Centerpiece. It depicts an elongated mantraya like shaped clear crystal vase/bowl with dark pink borders.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Handcarved Wood Bowl by M Everett Belize 2013 Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration , a handcarved wood bowl by M Everett. Made in Belize, 2013. Modern design. Unsure of name of the wood, It has maple and rosewood grain. Carved of a single p...
Category
2010s Belizean Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl. Clear and red glass with air bubbles inside.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl. Clear and red glass with air bubbles inside.
Mouth-blown.
1960s/70s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 13.5 cm x Height 5.5 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl in purple glass. Approx. 1960s/1970
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl in purple glass.
Approximately from the 1960s/1970s.
In good condition with an internal crack from production.
Dimensions: H 4.5 cm x D 10.0 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Carl Cunningham-Cole, British ceramicist, own workshop. Large ceramic bowl.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl Cunningham-Cole (1942-2015), British ceramicist, own workshop.
Large unique ceramic bowl. Light violet and sand-colored glaze.
1970s.
Signed.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diam...
Category
1970s British Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Snakeskin Biomorphic Textural Sculptural Bowl Gray White 1970
s
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing textural snakeskin patterned ceramic bowl is vintage and has colorations and hues of grays to charcoal grays to white outlines. It looks like glass. The biomorphic shape...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Tornado blue glass bowl by Allan Scharff
By Allan Scharff
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique Tornado blue glass bowl with three feet by Allan Scharff for Holmegaard Glass.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Studio-Made Carved Glass Dish by Ghiró Studio, Small
By Ghirò Studio
Located in New York, NY
Irregularly- shaped, hand carved dish with deep engravings to underside, and dark coloring infused with metallic elements. Artist-signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Murano Blown Irregular Shaped Plum Low Vase, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful one of a kind artisan blown irregular block-shaped low vase/bowl with large controlled bubbles to one side and center floating orb shape in layers of plum and citron execut...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Aubergine Colored Art Glass Footed Bowl by and Signed Correia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular Correia Art Glass bowl - large, round and simple, yet the perfect compliment to any table. The small foot, also simple and elegant.
Standing...
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Modern decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
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