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Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Wedgwood Light Blue Dancing Hours Neoclassical Jasperware Bowls, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
1970 Wedgwood jasperware footed bowl. Light blue jasperware with all-over white neoclassical motif. Signed on the underside.
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Centerpiece Atlantes Bronze, Marble and Glass
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Centerpiece (Atlantes) bronze, marble and glass materials: portore marble, gilt bronze and glass Origin Italy circa 1930 neoclassical perfect condi...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Vintaged Patinated Bronze Bowl Designed By Just Andersen, Made in Sweden.
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful patinated bronze shallow bowl designed by Just Andersen. Just Andersen (1884-1943) was an internationally renowned designer of metal objects. Andersen is best known for h...
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1930s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Russian Ormolu Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Atrib to Imperial Glass Works
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Russian Ormolu and Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Attributed to Imperial Russian Glass Works St. Petersburg Imperial Glass Factory, Mid to late 1...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Ormolu

Italian Creamware, in White Rope-Twist Oval Centerpiece Basket, Mid-20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Creamware (In white) Rope-Twist Oval Centerpiece Basket, Mid-20th Century A finely hand-crafted Italian oval centerpiece basket in white creamware, dating to the mid-20th ce...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Neoclassical French Alabaster and Bronze Footed Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding centerpiece or footed bowl in carved alabaster and bronze. France, 1930s. This stunning carved alabaster centerpiece bowl stands up ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Alabaster, Bronze

Large Fenton Hobnail Milk Glass Footed Center Bowl, EAPG Compote, Serving Piece
Located in Chicago, IL
Larger Fenton milk glass bowl stands on a short pedestal foot and is decorated with a hobnail pattern on the bowl exterior. Great ruffled edge. Marke...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Milk Glass

Exquisite Moss Agate Pedestal Bowl with Silver Mounts, Unmarked, Early 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Moss Agate Pedestal Bowl with Silver Mounts, Unmarked, Early 20th Century A refined and sculptural small pedestal bowl carved from richl...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Reticulated Gold Gilt Greek Key Porcelain Basket Compote
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain basket compote with Greek Key detail Circa mid 20th century Measures: 9"W x ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. By Coors USA.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain, Wood

Antique Japanese Floral Wooden Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antque Japanese Handpainted Wooden tray. Floral decor on gold ground. Some red paint loss.
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1940s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Set of Three Early 19th Century Wedgwood Creamware Pattern No. 892 Serving Bowls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare group of wedgwood creamware bowls. In the neoclassical pattern no. 892 with a cobalt blue and gold border. Diameters: just under 9 in., just over 8 3/4 in., and just ove...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Creamware

Wonderful French Bronze Diamond Cut Crystal Bronze Oval Centerpiece Swan Handles
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical gilt bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece  with swan handles in the manner of Baccarat, circa 1940s.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

English Edwardian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Trophy Bowl, 1901
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Neoclassical sterling silver trophy bowl. Made by Charles Stuart Harris in London in 1901. Round and girdled with leaf-capped flying scroll handles; raised foot. Enough roo...
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Early 1900s British Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu-mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat. The almost identical one is also available AC851.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Reticulated Compotes
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Early 19th Century French Old Paris porcelain reticulated compotes.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Wonderful French Empire Ormolu Bronze Sphinx Oval Cut Crystal Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Baccarat style centerpiece with cut crystal central bowl supported on bronze basket stamped Baccarat France And Flanked by two female Sphinx...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Mid-Century Silver-Mounted Carved Rock Crystal Center Table Bowl or Vide-Poche
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique bowl is a striking blend of classical form and luxurious materials. Likely crafted in France or Italy circa 1960, the bowl is fashioned from carved rock crystal,...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Rock Crystal, Silver

Fine Quality French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Embellished with acanthus leaves, grape vines, clam shells and Bacchus masks. Date: 19th century Origin: French Dimension: 8.25" x 13" x 24"
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Fabulous Vintage Fitz Floyd Hand hammered Silverqlate Bowl Embelished
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous vintage Fitz and Floyd silverplate hand hammered bowl decorated with multicolor stones.
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Silver Plate

Swedish Porphyry Tazza, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The turned base and stem with shallow bowl top. Shows signs of expert repair.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Swedish Porphyry Tazza, 19th Century
Swedish Porphyry Tazza, 19th Century
$6,000 Sale Price
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1840s Antique American Engraved Lead Blown Glass Footed Compote
Located in Stamford, CT
1840s antique American glass footed compote or bowl. Free form blown clear glass. All-over engraved acorn and oak leaf motif. No makers mark.
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1840s American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass

Tiffany Co. Antique Neoclassical Bronze Compote Dish or Tazza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Neoclassical or Grand Tour style bronze compote dish or tazza By Tiffany & Co. Paris, France, Early 20th Century Measures: 7"W x 7"D x 5.75"H. Good original vi...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Russian Ormolu and Amethyst Cut-Glass Compotes
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique Russian ormolu and amethyst cut-glass compotes, 19th century. This pair of navette-shaped bowls cut with lozenge pattern and flanke...
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1840s European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

French 19 century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Finest quality Antique (19th century) gilt bronze centerpiece bowl supported by two cherubs among foliate scrolls and surmounted by a cherub holding a tembrel. 26 inches tall, 16 1/...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Bailey, Banks and Biddle Sterling Silver Repoussé Bowl-9.5" Diameter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very handsome Bailey, Banks & Biddle sterling silver 9.5" diameter bowl with a scalloped edge. The body of the bowl has fine repousse of scrolled leaves. On the bottom it is clearly ...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Antique Dresden Porcelain Reticulated Fruit Basket and Stand by Adolf Hamann
By Dresden Porcelain, Adolf Hamann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate and intricately worked antique Dresden Porcelain Fruit Basket and Underplate. The form is rare and a technical tour de force. Few of ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Large Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Center Bowl, Cherubs Scene in Relief, 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized Italian Capodimonte center bowl offers cherub garden scenes in relief with gilt highlights throughout, 20th century Measures - 3.75''H X 16.75''W X 16.75''D. A finely cr...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Large Decorative Single Piece Rustic Wood Bowl, Artist Unknown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Large Single Piece Rustic Wood Bowl Artist Unknown "rustic carved exterior surface" "nice wood grain and finish" "wood split through at base of bowl" "oiled with food gra...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Hardwood

Collection of Five 19th C Spongeware Mixing Pottery Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Five 19th C Spongeware Mixing Bowls. This fine collection of blue spongeware pottery bowls are in good condition and sold as a group.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Tall Pair Of Vintage Display Bowls, American, Glass, Jardiniere, Candle Stands
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall pair of vintage display bowls. An American, glass and composite jardiniere or decorative table centrepiece, dating to the turn of the millennium. Decorative display b...
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Resin

19th C Spongeware Slop Bucket with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Spongeware slop bucket with lid.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Pair of Small White Dolphin Bowls
Located in New York, NY
Pair of small white dolphin bowls. Pair of antique Italian creamware miniature monteith bowls / bud vases supported on tripod dolphin legs on conforming stepped circular base; Giusti...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Historistic Sugar Bowl with Gilded Cover and Cut Glass, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic sugar bowl with gilded cover and cut glass, circa 1890s Original condition.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Regency Reticulated Porcelain Basket Compote
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain basket compote Circa mid 20th century Measures: 9"W x 6.5"D x 7.5"H E...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Waste Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain waste bowl. By Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820. With painted enamel topographical scenes, ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Fabulous Italian Spattered Kitchen Bowls
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mid 20 th century Italian ceramic spattered cobalt blue mixing bowls.
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Neoclassical French Style Patinated Bronze Crackle Glaze Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical French Style Patinated Bronze & Crackle Glaze Centerpiece Later 20th century A substantial centerpiece beautifully cast in patinated bronze, the graceful form with a pierced white crackel glazed body, raised on oval scalloped...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Vintage Handmade solid Bronze Bowl Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Beautiful heavy handmade sandcast bowl in solid bronze from the 1970s. Perfect for fruit, snacks and sweets.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Maitland-Smith Neoclassic Garden Centrepiece, Provenance Celine Dion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maitland-Smith neoclassic garden centrepiece, Provenance Celine Dion, blackened bronze pierced oval centrepiece, with an interior circumference of 20" x 15...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Metal

American Vintage Heavy Hand Molded Crystal Glass Clear Art Glass Bowl Fostoria
Located in Miami, FL
American Mid-Century Modern hand molded crystal glass clear bowl by Fostoria. Can be used as a bowl, centerpiece or to serve your favorite candy. Makers Mark under the bowl. A-652-335
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

French Empress Joséphine Bonaparte Porcelain Floral Pink Serving Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful round figural and floral motif serving dish of Joséphine Bonaparte by famed porcelain maker PM & M Bavaria, Germany. Round in form, the d...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Gold

Vintage Regency Monumental Distressed Plate Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental vintage Regency-style pedestal bowl is a commanding example of mid-century Neoclassical design. Expertly crafted with a substantial silhouette, the bowl features a un...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl, early 1900s
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver fruit bowl manufactured 1907-1939 (possibly 1909). After the original by Ephraim Brasher, New York, 1785-1805, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Di...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Regency Pierced Porcelain Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Regency-style pedestal bowl is a masterclass in delicate porcelain craftsmanship. The centerpiece features extensive reticulation, with a beautiful hand-pierce...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Murano Pulegoso Glass Pedestal Bowl with Gold Inclusions, Made-to-Order
Located in New York, NY
Simple elegance defines this beautifully crafted footed bowl. Translucent turquoise color Murano pulegoso glass stands in striking contrast to the shimmering gold inclusions within t...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century Sevres L7F Lithyalin Marmoriertes Glass Garniture Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Early 3 Pc Sevres green art glass Lithyalin Marmorietes cache pot with a pair of flanking square vases. The center piece measuring 10 inches long, 5 inches deep, 3 inches high, t...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Ormolu

Good Pair of German KPM White-glazed Pierced Lattice Porcelain Compotes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur, or KPM (established 1723) was a fundamental part of the landscape of the European decorative arts in the 19th century, and was, and still is, one of ...
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Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Vintage Interiors by Wedgwood Rose Midnight 5.5” Bowl
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Delve into the world of classic English elegance with this exquisite vintage Wedgwood Rose Midnight Bowl. This remarkable piece is a true embodiment of ...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Crystal Clear Bohemia Glass Bowl, Poland
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Free-blown clear crystal glass small bowl, spike rim freeform crystal. Crystal bowl in a swirled rib design with five ribbed points. Could be used as a vide poche or decorative shelf accessories...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze Crystal Tazzas or Pedestal Bowls
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique tazzas are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Neoclassical style. The tops are done in a clear cu...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Porcelain and Brass Compote with Seahorses
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Sea inspired compote with a white glazed porcelain bowl decorated with brass seashells and seahorses supported by a brass coral stem on a base wi...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Antique German Neoclassical Silver Covered Urn
Located in New York, NY
German Neoclassical silver urn, 18th century. Oval tapering bowl on raised and stepped foot. Cover domed with vasiform finial. Chased imbricated le...
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18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Silver

Wonderful French Ormolu Bronze Cut Crystal Oval Centrepiece Lions Feet Handles
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful large oval French neoclassical ormolu doré bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece / Jardinière with lions feet and double ...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Vintage Boho Monumental Glazed Ceramic Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this Vintage Boho Monumental Glazed Ceramic Bowl, a striking piece that embodies the mystique of ancient artistry. Adorned with a hand-painted dragon motif in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Pair of Large Fluted Marble Tazzas, 19th Century Italian Neoclassical
Located in El Monte, CA
A stunning pair of Italian Neoclassical tazzas hand carved from exquisite marble in amber and reddish hues with unique patterning throughout. The detailed fluting and level of polish...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Silver small brazier. Spain, 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Gallon chofeta. Silver, Wood. XIX century. Oval chofeta with turned wood handles made in silver in its color that has a chevron or avenerado finish, as well as legs finished in a sphere with a claw. The lines and decorative elements of this piece are common in European art of the 19th century...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Silver, Other

Antique Paul Revere Pottery Saturday Evening Girls Bowl Signed and Dated 1/20
Located in Westfield, MA
This stunning bowl from Paul Revere Pottery, crafted by the Saturday Evening Girls (SEG) pottery collective, showcases the artisanal beauty and c...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Signed Moser Amethyst Footed Bowl with Oroplastique Decorative Frieze, c1920
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Signed Moser Amethyst Footed Bowl with Oroplastique Decorative Frieze, c1920 Czechoslovakia as we knew it - prior to recent partition - was formed after the breakup of the Austr...
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20th Century Czech Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Neoclassical decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, 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, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical decorative bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Capodimonte, Maitland Smith, and Meissen Porcelain. 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 $115 and tops out at $24,500 while the average work can sell for $1,250.

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