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Modern Bowls and Baskets

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
French Hens Hand Painted Whimsical Deviled Egg Plate
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French Hens Hand Painted Whimsical Deviled Egg Serving Plate approximately 13 x 11.5 x 1 Original vintage preowned condition Refer to images Maker signed Fr...
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Late 20th Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Livio Seguso Murano St. Marks Venice Horses Italian Art Glass Sculptural Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white Italian decorative art glass bowl with 4 embossed rearing horses. Documented to designer Livio Seguso. I have previously owned several other...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Stua Tray Murano Glass Crystal
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stua is the new tray / centerpiece from the Laguna collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2023. Characterized by organic shapes inspired by the rounde...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

The long fruit bowl
Located in Berlin, DE
Inspired by the fluidity and unpredictability of nature, the unique fruit bowl challenges conventional design. Rather than conforming to straight lines and rigid structures, the fru...
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2010s German Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Steel

Contemporary Green Marble Bowl on Brass-Cladded Base -Ralph Lauren-.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Contemporary Green Marble Bowl on Brass-Cladded Base -Ralph Lauren-. This bowl is made of solid Italian verde antico marble with a brass-cladded bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Echo Hand Built Sculptural Ceramic Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Taking inspiration from scape travel, these sculptural pieces combine stark, futuristic forms with the warmth of ancient ceramic vessels. The collection explores the dichotomy of mac...
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2010s American Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Ghidini 1961 Perished Large Bowl in Gold-Plated Stainless Steel by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Large bowl in openwork steel. After having visited the Museum of Natural History in New York, Studio Job created a neo-gothic pattern of dancing human and animal skeletons...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Stainless Steel

All EDEN Clear Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl – Elegant Artisan Design
Located in Glendale, CA
All'EDEN Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl is a stunning piece that effortlessly combines artistry and elegance. Crafted by skilled artisans, this clear crystal bowl features intrica...
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2010s Central American Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Crystal

Pablo Picasso Ceramic Plate by Bernardaud Limoges, Don Quixote Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning decorative ceramic plate was manufactured by Bernardaud et Cie in Limoges, France, with an original design by Pablo Picasso. The plate represents an iconic work by the ...
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Early 2000s French Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Porcelain

Vintage Decorative Fruit Bowl, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Serving Dish, Punch
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative fruit bowl. An English, cut crystal glass serving dish, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. Appealingly decorative fruit bowl with a bright app...
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1990s British Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Cut Glass

Les Ottomans "The Peacock Design" Rectangular Iron Tray by Matthew Williamson
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Renowned British designer Matthew Williamson, known for his bold use of colour and nature-inspired motifs, has created a tabletop and textile collection with Les Ottomans. This colla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Iron

Venini Battuti Canoa in Green by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Battuti glass series by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Indoor use only. Dimensions: W 60 cm x D 12 cm x H 6 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass

Glory Lily Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, it isn’t your typical delicate flower, holding medicinal properties to cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Stua Tray Murano Glass Steel Grey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stua is the new tray / centerpiece from the Laguna collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2023. Characterized by organic shapes inspired by the rounded ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

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 Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Enamel

Daum France Pate de Verre and Crystal Bowl Catchall Ashtray, circa 1970
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum France designed this stunning crystal ashtray, catchall, or decorative bowl. The piece was crafted in France circa 1970. The mouth-blown, transparent crystal design features a h...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Crystal

Peacock Paradise Silver Plated Serving Bowl 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 Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Long Bowl in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long bowl in dark bronze by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 41.5 x D 16 x H 9.5 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

Triple Tray 2.0 in African Walnut, Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple tray 2.0 in African walnut, Arno Declercq Made in African walnut, sanded and finished with varnish. Measures: 30 cm wide x 28 cm long x 19cm high / 11.8” wide x 11” long x 7...
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2010s Belgian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Walnut

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This is a substantial and gorgeous Italian Murano iridescent art glass bowl with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Art glass hue ...
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

New Modern Fruit Bowl in Red Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
Inside Out Fruit Bowl in red Levanto marble, designed by the internationally renowned designer Karen Chekerdjian - it is available also in other colours. I...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Per Lütken Sculptural Heart Clam Glass Bowl for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural bowl / dish designed by Per Lütken in the 1970s and manufactured by Holmegaard for Royal Copenhagen in the mid 1990s. The bowl is heavy and weighs in around 1,5 kg. Its ex...
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1990s Danish Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Blown Glass

O Connor Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
O'Connor bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 41.5 cm D 16 cm H 9.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Hand Carved Wooden Lidded Jar/Pot.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Wood Carved Lidded Jar/Pot.
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1980s Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wood

Silver Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern silver travertine Eclipse xl bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our...
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2010s Dutch Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Travertine

Contemporary Art Glass Bowl - Black White Stripes on Clear - 21st Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary art glass bowl - featuring a heavy clear glass with black and white stripes - flat polished base - unsigned - 21st century. Excellent pre-owned condition - no loss - no...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Frosted Amethyst Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This modernist Murano glass centerpiece bowl, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, is a stunning testament to the artistry and innovation of Murano's renowned glassmaking tradition....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Irish Waterford Crystal Bowl Comeragh Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely late 20th century Waterford crystal footed bowl in the Comeragh cut (pattern). Irish made. Highly collectible! Perfect, i...
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Late 20th Century Irish Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Crystal

Unique Bronze Bowl by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bronze bowl by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 14 x W 14 x H 8 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 1.5 kg Available in black, gold, and Nitrate finish. Rick Owens is a Califo...
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2010s French Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

1980s Postmodern Pink Stoneware Art Pottery Plate
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s modern abstract pink splatter dish decorative stoneware pottery Plate Stamped, difficult to read. 7.38 diameter x 1.5 h Unrestored origin...
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1980s Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Pottery

Modern Huge Red Glass Signed by Paloma Picasso
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Modern huge red glass signed by Paloma Picasso without base may be used for dry flowers, candles.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

Cucumber Ceramic Flower Vase, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Cucumber flower vase was originally designed by Martine Bedin in 1985 for Memphis. An object not thought for simple use but for a long contemplation, the ceramic vase is a true c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Appuntito Ceramic Plate
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Artisanal Ceramic Plate by Project 213A in 2023 Each its own individual, the touch of hand from the ceramicist, the blaze from the kiln, the dive in th...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Large Stunning Vintage Pink White Art Glass Vase Italian
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Title: Large Stunning Vintage Pink White Art Glass Bowl Italian Description: A fabulous, large vintage piece of art glass in a flamboyant, quirky shape that looks like it could...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass

Celery Serving Plate, by Michele De Lucchi from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Celery serving plate was originally designed by Michele De Lucchi in 1985. Michele De Lucchi was born in 1951 in Ferrara and graduated in architecture in Florence during the period of radical and experimental architecture he was a prominent figure in movements like Cavart, Alchymia and Memphis. His architectural designs have been mainly for office buildings in Japan, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. He has taken care of numerous art and design exhibitions and has planned buildings for museums as Triennale di Milano, Palazzo delle Esposizioni di Roma and Neues Museum...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Polia Pillin rare footed bowl with lid ceramic/ pottery , signed .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare footed , lidded bowl decorated with horses by the very well known Artis, Polia Pillin .signed in bottom, Pillin .
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Pottery

White Lilac Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite white lilac marble narrow bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious white marble with deep purple vein...
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2010s Dutch Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Marble

Hand Blown Murano Poker Bowl in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the exquisite elegance of this masterpiece of Murano glass artistry. Handcrafted by the renowned artisans of Venice, this luxurious bowl exudes sophistication with its dee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

Gucci Hand-Stitched Brown Leather Ashtray, Catchall, Desk Tidy, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Gucci Modernist Leather-Wrapped Ashtray, Italy, circa 1970 An exceptional and collectible desk accessory from the storied house of Gucci, this generously scaled ashtray embodies...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Large Blue Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped blue bowl designed by Per Lütken during the 1980s and manufactured at Holmegaard in Denmark. It is called Verona and this one is the largest in the series. It feat...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass

Japanese Oribe Square Dish by Kitaoji Rosanjin
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Oribe-Style rectangular dish with a slightly concaved slab body and up-turned irregular edges, made by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) circa 1930-50s....
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20th Century Japanese Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Modernist Blue and Brown Faceted Murano Glass Round Bowl by Mandruzzato
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A round bowl designed and manufactured in Murano by Mandruzzato, lovely colors and very good conditions overall, it also can be used as an ashtray. A Bowl by Mandruzzato is a remarka...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Jade Onyx Bowl Centerpiece Decorative Sculpture Green Solid Marble Hand-Carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural bowl carved by hand from a solid block of Jade onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of this special material, making it a very precious piece...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Onyx, Marble

Modern Mirror Polished Chrome and Brass Centerpiece Bowl Art Deco Machine Age
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A modern mirror polished chrome and brass centerpiece bowl Art Deco machine age A modern mirror polished chrome and brass centerpiece bowl c. 1990's Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robe...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Brass, Chrome

Bowl – Small Sandcasted Aged Brass Decorative Art by Unism
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Polished Agate Geode Stone Bowl, circa 1960
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Polished Agate Geode stone bowl, circa 1960.
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20th Century American Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Agate, Stone

Lalique Signed Large Centre Piece, France, circa 1940
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal bowl made and signed by Lalique. This rare Lalique centerpiece is decorated with daisy's. This round shaped centerpiece bowl has understated e...
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20th Century French Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Art Glass

21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This masterfully hand-woven basket belongs to our iconic Almeria collection. Made of eco-friendly leather, that is washable, resistant to light and water, it's suitable for indoor and outdoor use as well. This small size perfectly works as a magazine holder. Perfect also as a blanket, shoes holder...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Leather

Black Iroko Wood Goblet Bowl, Signed Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Goblet bowl, signed Arno Declercq Measures: 14 cm L x 14 cm W x 40 cm H 5.5” L x 5.5” W x 15.7” H Material: Iroko Wood Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art...
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2010s Belgian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

French Modern Carved Rock Crystal Diminutive Organic Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Carved Rock Crystal Diminutive Organic Bowl This exquisite modern French bowl is masterfully hand-carved from a single piece of natural rock crystal, showcasing its st...
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20th Century French Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Rock Crystal

Italian Modern Murano Glass Handkerchief Bowl in Earth Tones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Modern Murano Glass 'Handkerchief' Bowl in Earth Tones Offered for sale is a stunning piece of Italian craftsmanship, this Italian Modern Murano Glass 'Handkerchief' Bowl in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Winchcombe Studio Pottery Large Slip Decorated Bowl
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Winchcombe studio pottery bowl with slip trailed patterning and copper glazes attributed to Ray Finch and dating from the latter 20th century. The hand thrown ...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Art Glass Bowl and Candlesticks by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thick and heavy conical art glass bow and two matching candlesticks from Kosta Boda in Sweden. Designed by Anna Ehrner in the mid 1980s. The technique is called Atoll and it features...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass

White Onyx Long Bowl Vessel Centerpiece Decoration Hand-Carved Sculpture, Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural bowl hand-carved from a solid block of white onyx. A highly impactful centerpiece characterized by soft, harmonious lines. Each piece is carved and then hand-pol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Onyx

Hakou A Tray by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Hakou A Tray by Mason Editions Dimensions: 39 × 32 × 11 cm Materials: Glass and iron Colours: transparent, fume or light pink glass + black metal base All the poetry, delicacy ...
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2010s Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Glass

Pila Bowl Irish Green, Blue Onyx Verde by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
To juxtapose marble’s natural veining, the Pila Bowl references the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in contemporary design, this stacked bowl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Italian Metal Basket, 1970s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An Italian square basket in silver and gold metal made with weaving technique. This piece is typical for the style of the era evoking the designs of W...
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20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Medium Bowl in Blue Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture int three shades of blue. Its fun and colorful design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor,...
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2010s Mexican Modern Bowls and Baskets

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Resin

E. Gargan and S. Giovannoni Gnam Bread Box for Alessi
Located in Miami, FL
Gnam bread box designed by Elisa Gargan and Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi.
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Plastic

Hand-Blown Murano Bowl in Eucalyptus Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Barchetta Battuta in Eucalyptus Green is a refined masterpiece of hand-blown Murano glass, sculpted with a precision that echoes both modern artistry and timeless Italian craftsm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bowls and baskets, popular names associated with this style include VG-VGnewtrend, Purho Murano, Ghidini 1961, and Monika Patuszynska. 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 bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $33 and tops out at $53,469 while the average work can sell for $843.

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