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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Small Bowl Pedestal in Blue Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This small pedestal stands tall as a stately centerpiece or bookshelf display. The spheres give the piece a playful and modern look, making it a perfect statement piece for any space...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Resin

Caldera Bowl Blue Onyx Terreno Gold By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With its stacked elevation and subtle indentation, the Caldera Bowl echoes the rationalist architecture of Carlo Scarpa. Carved from marble, its refined form and textured surface inv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Ceramic Bowl "BOWLS 55" Leopard Decorated, Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic bowl BOWLS handcrafted in bronze with leopard decoration outside cod. BA055 measures: H. 30.0 cm. - Dm. 55.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Vintage Centrepiece Fruit Bowl, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Decor, Serving Dish
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage centrepiece fruit bowl. An English, cut crystal glass decorative serving dish, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Striking cut detail throughout this app...
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1980s British Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Cut Glass

Stella Bowl Nero 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Stella Bowl Terreno Gold 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Pink Onyx Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vase Vessel Sculpture Hand Carved, Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Pink onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object. Bowl dimensions: Medium L ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Onyx, Marble

Handcrafted Turned 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...
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2010s English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ash

Decorative Bowl Vase Centerpiece Blue Azul Macaubas Marble Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Azul Macaubas. Polished finishing. Dimensions: Big L 56, W 27, H 12 cm. Also available: Small L 35, W 17, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Quartz

Handcrafted Turned 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ash

Exaltation Crystal Bowl by Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description: Giftware, cut curved lines, uneven edge Pattern number: 54089 Pattern: Exaltation by Rosenthal Status: Discontinued. Actual: 2002 - 2005 In...
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Early 2000s German Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Bowl Sculpture by Thomas Ballouhey, 2018
Located in Antwerp, BE
Object by Parisian object designer Thomas Ballouhey from his final project "Ways of Altering" at the Design Academy Eindhoven. This bowl is a captivating creation that seamlessly mer...
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2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

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Polystyrene

Olive-Brown Ceramic Bowl by Palshus
Located in San Francisco, CA
Footed square bowl with olive-brown hare’s fur glaze by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus. Signed to base “PALSHUS DENMARK PLS”.
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Aboriginal Dot Pattern Gilded Studio Ceramic Bowl, Signed, Australia, 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Aboriginal 'dot' pattern studio pottery bowl with gilded highlights - wheel thrown conical shape - hand painted design with mirror black glaze to the outer sides and background - sig...
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20th Century Australian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Large Polycarbonate Balancing Bowl by Fabian Hofmann for Formgeber Berlin, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Polycarbonate Balancing Bowl by Fabian Hofmann for Formgeber Berlin, 1990s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional infor...
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20th Century German Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass

Millebolle Bowl with Spotted White Detail by Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
A return to the everlasting modernity of crystal. Reviving earlier forms, bubble shaped engraving that is in harmony with the objects’ lines renews them innovatively. Vases and oval bowls...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Modernist Art Sculptural Kauri Wood Bowl Beddek NZ
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Arncient Kauri Wood Sculptural Inlay Bowl NZ Stamped D C BEDDEK NZ Kauri Wood fabulous beaded inner rim David and Chris Beddek New Zealand Craft Woodturners 6.75 diam x 1.5...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Pila Crystal Bowl Clear by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Pila Crystal Bowl presents a playful stacked arrangement in reference to the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Peacock Paradise Silver Plated Serving Bowl Tall in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Peacock Paradise Silver Plated Serving Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal "Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that originat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Golden Dragon Silver Plated Serving Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Golden Dragon Silver Plated Serving Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal "Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Blackbuck Silver Plated Serving Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Blackbuck Silver Plated Serving Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal "Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that originated arou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Decorative Bowl with 24kt Gold, Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Contemporary Italian Murano glass decorative bowl with 24 carat gold, attributed to Alberto Donà, 2000s. The base sustains a central sphere, and the bowl at the top. This artwork is...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold

Vintage Crystal Bowl by Art Vannes France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vase, in excellent condition made in France by Art Vannes France. Measurements: 10.75 inches wide x 10.50 inches deep x 3.75 inches hig...
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Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

White Abstract Sculptural Bowl Form, One a Kind, Hand Crafted
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind crafted large sculpture is shaped and refined to create a softly flowing, organic form. The lightly textured exterior is carefully hand finished to resemble natura...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Jute, Fiberglass, Plaster

Pila Crystal Bowl Clear Black Onyx by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Pila Crystal Bowl presents a playful stacked arrangement in reference to the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Marble Bowl Centerpiece Decorative Vase in White Calacatta Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Calacatta marble. Velvet finishing. Dimensions: Medium L 45, W 22, H 10 cm. Also available: Small L 35, W 17, H 8 cm and Big L 56, W 27...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

3 Italian Modernist Franco Bucci Stacking Pottery Bowls for Laboratorio Pesaro
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of three stacking pottery bowls. Designed by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro. Retailed by Nieman Marcus. Turquoise, yellow, and pink on grey. Bowl diameters: circa 9...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Andrew Crouch Marches Pottery Copper Tenmoku Glazed Vaseuins
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very well made studio art pottery vase or bowl decorated with copper and tenmoku glazes s by Shropshire based potter Andrew Crouch (British, b. 1955) and dating from the latter 20t...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Incised Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl - Hand Formed - Signed - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage incised and glazed studio pottery bowl - hand formed terracotta body - signed on the base (unidentified artist/potter) - Canada (likely) - late 20th century. Excellent vinta...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

ZERO Black Nickel and Bronze Valet Tray by OA
Located in Vero Beach, FL
ZERO valet tray in a black polished Nickel with a bronze mesh insert to catch the finest of jewels, keys or special trinkets. The valet tray is the perfect f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls

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Metal, Bronze

Structured Exquisite Clear Crystal Bowl by Lalique, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece with beautiful engravings by Lalique, this decorative bowl crystallizes the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the bowl pr...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Murano Pedestal Button Dish by Enrico Camozzo, Italy, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Footed Murano bowl or Bonboniere by Enrico Camozzo. Designed and manufactured in Murano Italy during the 1980s. Beautiful vintage condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Statuary Marble Sculpture Long Bowl Decorative Centerpiece Hand-Carved Vase
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Elegant and light, it seems to drift through the placid waters of the lagoon". Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Statuary marble. Bowl dimensions: Extr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble

Pixel R2 Decorative Vase in Laguna Green Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
Pixel R2 Decorative Vase in Laguna Green Marble by Bufalini Marmi Dimensions: Ø 24 x H 19 cm. Materials: Laguna Green marble. Available in different sizes and stone options. Prices...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

1970s Modernist Purple Scavo Murano Glass Round Bowl by Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The 1970s Modernist Purple Scavo Murano Glass Round Bowl by Cenedese is a striking example of mid-century Italian glass artistry. The bowl embodies the sleek, minimalist lines and bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Brass Dish by Hayno Focken
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small hammered brass dish with interior etchings by Hayno Focken for Thand-Arbek [Thand-Arbek HP].
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1930s German Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Bowl Vase Vessel Centerpiece White Calacatta Marble Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Calacatta marble. Polished finishing. Dimensions: Big L 56 x W 27 x H 12 cm. Also available: Small L 35 x W 17 x H 8 cm. and Medium L ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Planter Bowl Classic in Clear 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Quartz, Rock Crystal

1970s Mandruzzato Modernist Red Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A red sommerso murano glass bowl designed and manufactured in Venice in the Seventies by Mandruzzato. It's in lovely conditions, probably never used as ashtray. Crafted by the skille...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

American Stoneware Rectangular Bowl with Chocolate Box Motif
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Stoneware Rectangular Bowl with Chocolate Box Motif A finely crafted American stoneware bowl, distinguished by its thin-walled construction and irregular rectangular form. ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Handcrafted Turned London Plane Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned London Plane tree bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques. Fi...
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2010s English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Hardwood

Vintage Steuben Art Glass Oval Folded Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage art glass bowl. By Steuben. In a folded oval shape. Simply a great piece of Steuben glass! Date: circa 1980s Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Steuben Marks: With an etched Steuben...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Vintage Decorated Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl - Signed - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage studio pottery glazed and decorated bowl - wheel thrown stoneware body - signed with a cipher on the base (unidentified artist/potter) - country of origin unknown - late 20th...
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Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Laura Andreson Ceramic/Pottery Red Glossy Glaze Bowl, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bowl by the very well known potter Laura Andreson. Signed in bottom.
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1950s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Modernist 50 s Krenit Bowl Herbert Krenchel Orange Enamel Black Denmark BIG!
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful early modernist large Krenit bowl designed by Danish designer Herbert Krenchel and dates from the 1950's. Made in Denmark and is signed on the bottom. The bowl has an orang...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Enamel

William Illsley British, b.1948 Studio Pottery BLue Glazed Bowl with Snake
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish English studio pottery bowl decorated in blue glazes with a trailing snake design by William Illesley (British, b.1948) and made at hi...
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20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Eva Englund for Orrefors Art Glass Bowls, 3
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of Three Eva Englund (Swedish, 1937-1998) for Orrefors Art Glass Bowls, comprising: (2) octagonal bowls with painted purple, blue, and yellow flowers, signed "E.E. G.K." and (1...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls

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Enamel

Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Sculpture White Calacatta Marble Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Calacatta marble. Bowl dimensions: Big L 65 x W 13 x H 11 cm. Also available: Small L 55 x W 12 x H 9.5 cm. Available...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Cauliflower Fruit Bowl, by Nathalie du Pasquier from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Cauliflower ceramic fruit bowl was originally designed in 1985 for Memphis Milano by the ingenious pattern designer of the Memphis Group, Nathalie du Pasquier. Enthusiastic, expl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Pink or Red Glazed Porcelain Ceramic Bowl or Cup by Marc Uzan, circa 2010
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Marc Uzan Elegant porcelain bowl with pink or light red ceramic glaze color Elegant porcelain form realized circa 2010 Signed under the base Original perfect conditions ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Coral Size 10 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Hand Made from Reclaimed Wood
Located in calgary, CA
Log bowls combine the beauty of a tree in its natural state with a high-gloss, vibrant finish. Each bowl is handmade using locally reclaimed trees of all var...
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2010s Canadian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Willow, Reclaimed Wood

Steve Chase Studio Pastel Speckled Ceramic Dish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio ceramic decorative dish by Tony Evans for Steve Chase. Out of a Steve Chase Design estate. It’s signed Evan’s with partial Steve Chase label. Measurements: 8” Wide 8” Deep, ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Burbuja Bowl in Grapefruit Marbled Resin 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...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Resin

Rose Quartz Sculpture Long Bowl Decorative Centerpiece Hand-Carved Pink Vase
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Elegant and light, it seems to drift through the placid waters of the lagoon". Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Rose Quartz. Bowl dimensions: Extra La...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Hakou D Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Hakou D tray by Mason Edition Dimensions: 60 × 26 × 9 cm Materials: Glass and iron Colours: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal base All the poetry, delicacy an...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Iron

Set of 3 Ceramic Bowls "BOWLS" Handcrafted in White and Bronze by Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Set of ceramic bowls enameled outside, hand-finishe bronze (platinum o 24kt gold) inside Measures: - BA111 - H.5,0 cm. x Dm 11 cm. - BA119 - H. 8,5 cm. x Dm 19 cm. - BA127 - H. 12,5...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Small Candy Bowl in Red Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Candy Bowl is handmade in traslucid red resin with marbled texture in a lighter red. It is cute and fun making it a statement piece that can be used to serve your favorite candy ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

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Resin

Art Bowls
Located in Lugo, IT
This series of artistic bowls was created by a possible ceramic artist. He is now 70 years old and attended the Ceramic Art Institute of Faenza, but he is no longer pursuing this pro...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Steel Grey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Mothership Catch All Handblown Contemporary Glass Vessel for the Home
Located in New York, NY
The Mothership Catch All, as the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia was affectionately dubbed by concertgoers, uses blended color bands to embody the spirit of the venue where the Grateful Dead played their infamous secret show billed...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass

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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.

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