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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Mint Green Blown Murano Glass Footed Bowl with Flower Decoration 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Mint Green Blown Murano Glass Footed Bowl with Flower Decoration 1980s Italy Entirely handcrafted according to the ancient techniques of glassblowing in the island of Murano, this ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Chrome Fruit Bowl by Lino Sabattini
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modernist chrome fruit bowl by Lino Sabattini, circa 1970s. The design features a long clean look with round swirls on each end. The pie...
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20th Century Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Chrome

Ceramic Salad Bowl, Ø 35cm x H 17cm Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Lava

Seletti "Hybrid-Olinda" Porcelain Fruit Bowls
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

A Large Turned Walnut Bowl By Paul E. Schweisthal ca 2005
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large turned walnut bowl by a self taught crafstman Paul Edward Schweisthal (1941-2024). Active in Virginia, here is a note that gives a a better understanding of his woodworking m...
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Early 2000s American Modern Serving Bowls

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Walnut

Seletti "Hybrid-Eutropia" Bowl in Porcelain
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

Venetian Footed Bowl in Amber Blown Murano Glass Italy 21st Century
Located in Villaverla, IT
Venetian Footed Bowl in Amber Blown Murano Glass Italy 21st Century. This bright footed bowl is a completely handcrafted work of art dating from the 2000s. Created in Venice, Italy, ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Ceramic Bowl, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Lava

Red Moon Large Copper Bowl by Elisa Ossino
Located in Milan, IT
Red Moon is a hemispheric copper bowl with handles and it is part of the Lunar Landscape collection designed by Elisa Ossino, who conceived for Paola C. a tableware collection, revis...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Copper

Moroccan Tagine Earthenware Casserole Cooking Pot
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Moroccan Casserole Shallow Cooking Pot Tagine or Japanese Stew ceramic cooking earthenware Pot 6.75 h x 10.5 diameter Preowned vintage Refer to images listed
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Late 20th Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Murano reticello zanfirico glass bowl
Located in Lugo, IT
Murano production glass bowl. Good conditions. Thank you
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Murano Glass

Ceramic Bowl, Ø 40cm x H 20cm Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Lava

Ceramic Bowl, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Lava

Ceramic Bowl, Ø 10 cm x H 5 cm Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Lava

Ceramic Salad Bowl Ø 30cm x H 14cm, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Lava

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Bowl, Silver Nickel Plated Varnished Brass
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

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Brass, Nickel

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Champagne Bucket, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

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Brass, Nickel

Artistic Fan-Shaped Murano Glass Bowl Sculpture with Sunken Gold, 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Artistic Fan-Shaped Murano Glass Bowl Sculpture with Sunken Gold, 1980s Italy. This is a rare and authentic Venetian work of art, entirely handcrafted in the island of Murano in the ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Ghidini 1961 Florida Bowl in Copper Plated Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Bowl in brass. This sublime cast brass mass is all wrapped up, giving rise to an exquisite fruit bowl. Something akin to the treasure found at the end of a rewarding peregrination. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Copper

Red Moon Medium Copper Bowl by Elisa Ossino
Located in Milan, IT
Red Moon is a medium-sized hemispheric copper bowl and it is part of the Lunar Landscape collection designed by Elisa Ossino, who conceived for Paola C. a tableware collection, revis...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Copper

Venetian Murano Glass Footed Bowl with Submerged Gold Contemporary Italy 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Venetian Murano Glass Footed Bowl with Submerged Gold, Contemporary Italy 1990s This outstanding footed fruit bowl was entirely handcrafted in the Venetian island of Murano by the fa...
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1990s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Gold

Murano Glass Bowl with 24ct Gold and Murrine, Attributed to Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass bowl with 24ct gold and murrine, attributed to Alberto Donà. This is a uniquely refined glass bowl, made by the famous Italian glassmaker Alber...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Gold

Arisocratic Glass Fruit Bowl by Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in New York, NY
For more than a century, Vetrerie di Empoli has successfully created elegant and sophisticated glassware since its naissance in 1900. This illustrious business is still family owned, providing a vast range of luxury glassware, from classically gilded champagne flutes and stemware to the rainbow-hued Aqua. No matter the style, the Vetrerie di Empoli expertise runs through each exception piece. From its flagship location on via di Montenapoleone, the Milanese elite, along with many international clients, return year after year for precious wedding gifts and priceless family heirlooms. The inlays of our glass, engraved by skilled craftsmen with the stone grinding technique and subsequently embellished with gold or platinum fixed at high temperature, are freely inspired by the rich embroidery of baroque...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Glass

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Henning Koppel Bowl 1132B
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen Mid-Century sterling silver bowl, design #1132B by Henning Koppel from the 1960’s. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Modern Hallmarks: With Ge...
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20th Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Aldo Tura Macabo
Located in Lugo, IT
Wooden container by Aldo Tura for Macabo Good condition. Thanks
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Wood

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Bowl, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

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Brass, Nickel

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Bowl, Varnished Brass
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serving Bowls

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Brass

Seletti Hybrid-Ersilia Salad Bowl in Porcelain
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

Vintage Hand Hammered Silver Plate Italian Bowl or Serving Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage hand-hammered silver plate Italian bowl is hallmarked on the bottom: Battuto a Mano-silver plated. It is perfect for so many uses and occasions and for serving. I...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Silver Plate

Seletti "Hybrid-Zaira" Salad Bowl in Porcelain
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

Seletti "Hybrid-Cecilia" Soup Bowl in Porcelain
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

Herend, Hungary. Two large salad bowls and a salt and pepper set in ceramic.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Herend, Hungary. Two large salad bowls and a salt and pepper set in ceramic. Hand-painted. Approximately from the 1980s. Marked. In excellent condition with normal signs of use. Bowl...
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1980s Hungarian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Vintage Murano Mandruzzato Kelly Green Angled Pebbled Glass Bowls Barware Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of stunning jewel toned vintage Murano bowls are the most spectacular color of Kelly green meets a lighter green with clear. They are by Alessandro Mandruzzato and are very...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Blown Glass

Henning Koppel 1052 Handmade Sterling Silver Pitcher for Georg Jensen
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Launched in 2008 to coincide with master designer Henning Koppel's 90th birthday, Masterpieces revisits Georg Jensen's original silver hollowware. Of all the designers to work with G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Serving Bowls

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Metal, Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Bowl with Enamel By Gertrude Twichell
By Gertrude Twichell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful sterling silver and enamel bowl by Gertrude Twichell. Exquisite enamel on sterling silver, signed. Small size-could be a serving dish, etc....
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1940s American Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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...
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20th Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Art Glass

Villeroy Boch Stella Hotel white Bone China Sugar Bowl with Cover
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Villeroy & Boch Stella hotel white bone china sugar bowl with cover by Villeroy & Boch Timeless and modern, the Chic Stella Hotel blanc de chine porcelain collection exemplifies urban elegance. With a sophisticated silhouette composed of pure white, premium bone porcelain, this is perfect both for everyday use or formal gatherings. Redefine elegance with this Villeroy & Boch Stella Hotel 12 oz, 0.35 L. White bone porcelain sugar bowl, featuring a fresh, white color, tts simple silhouette and color creates contrast, allowing your colorful, fresh dishes to become the focal point of any dining area. Use this sugar bowl to serve sugar to sweeten hot beverages and cold drinks. This piece features a traditional form with a royal feel designed to add visual interest to your tabletop presentation. Timeless, contemporary design, perfect for serving sugar table...
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20th Century German Modern Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

Boho Chic Tiger Serving Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun ceramic Boho Chic serving bowl of a tiger face paint and motifs. Great addition to your bar and parties. This is part of a 4 series animal bowls, find them on our listings and co...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Fine Bone China Bowl with Organic Shapes and Delicate Watercolor Techniques
By Deborah M. Allen
Located in London, GB
Jenny, 1882 Ltd. with Deborah M Allen. Californian-based artist Deborah M Allen’s love of the water has always influenced her work, which often includes references to carved landscapes and the unexpected organic shapes and colors we prize in nature. The result? Gorgeous contemplations of space, fluidity and light. This collection of fine bone china showcases...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Vola Carlo Moretti Mouth Blown Murano Glass Bowl
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Vola mouth blown Murano glass bowl in clear glass with orange, white and red trim.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Murano Glass

Vintage Mod Fused Glass Rectangular Bowl Black, Red White, Yellow
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage black glass rectangular bowl or tray is fused with the colors of white, red and yellow additions. Very Mod and can be used for all purposes. Very chic! It is from the 19...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Glass

American Art Moderne Aluminum and Crystal Compote
By Kensington Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Moderne (1930s) round aluminum top and base compote with a centered crystal ball (marked KENSINGTON; Attributed to LURELL GUILD) (Ref...
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1930s American Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Crystal, Aluminum

Roma Large Glass Fruit Bowl on Bronze Stand by Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in New York, NY
For more than a century, Vetrerie di Empoli has successfully created elegant and sophisticated glassware since its naissance in 1900. This illustrious business is still family owned,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Glass

Set of 4 Michael Lax for Metaal Sculptural Serving Bowls - Aluminum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four Sculptural Serving Bowls by Michael Lax. Modern Polished Aluminum. All in unrestored vintage condition and would be excellent candidates for polishing. Two Larger Bow...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Serving Bowls

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Aluminum

Libellula Glass Fruit Bowl by Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in New York, NY
For more than a century, Vetrerie di Empoli has successfully created elegant and sophisticated glassware since its naissance in 1900. This illustrious business is still family owned,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Glass

Jardin de Paul Glass Fruit Bowl by Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in New York, NY
For more than a century, Vetrerie di Empoli has successfully created elegant and sophisticated glassware since its naissance in 1900. This illustrious business is still family owned,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Glass

Earthenware Pasta Bowl with Interpretations of Traditional Creamware
Located in London, GB
Indigo Storm, 1882 Ltd. with Faye Toogood. Faye Toogood’s range of ceramic designs for 1882 Ltd. celebrates the accidental beauty of natural imperfec...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Earthenware Bowl with Interpretations of Traditional Creamware Forms
Located in London, GB
Indigo Storm, 1882 Ltd. with Faye Toogood. Faye Toogood’s range of ceramic designs for 1882 Ltd. celebrates the accidental beauty of natural imperfec...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Rare Archimede Seguso \"Valva\" murano glass bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare Valva line in a thick glass green, brown, yellow colors.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Serving Bowls

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Glass

Cultura Stainless Steel Serving Bowl
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful serving bowl by Cultural. It's made of brushed stainless steel.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Stainless Steel

Ceramic Bowl, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Lava

Ghidini 1961 Omini Small Bowl in Stainless Steel by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Small bowl in stainless steel Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geomet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Omini Medium Bowl in Stainless Steel by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Medium bowl in stainless steel Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Omini Large Bowl in Stainless Steel by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Large bowl in stainless steel Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geomet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Stainless Steel

Red Moon Small Copper Bowl by Elisa Ossino
Located in Milan, IT
Red moon, a small copper bowl, is part of the Lunar landscape collection designed by Elisa Ossino. The designer created a tableware collection, revisiting the classic themes of mise ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Copper

Lalique Volutes Opalescent Glass Bowl
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lalique Volutes Opalescent Glass Bowl This plate measures: 8 wide x 8 deep x 3.25 inches high Great Vintage Condition We take our photos in a ...
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2010s French Modern Serving Bowls

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Glass

Balanced Marble Fruit Bowl by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Balanced marble fruit bowl by Essenzia Materials: Carrara, pele de tigre, estremoz white Dimensions: 25 x 40 cm Sculptural hand-finished fruit bowl made from a solid piece of ma...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Serving Bowls

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Marble

Fine Bone China Large Flat Bowl Slip-Cast Hand Carved Plaster Models
Located in London, GB
Crockery White, 1882 Ltd. with Max Lamb. A collection of fine bone china tableware slip-cast from plaster models carved by hand, with glazed interior for functionality and raw exteri...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Fine Bone China Small Bowl Slip-Cast Hand Carved Plaster Models
Located in London, GB
Crockery White, 1882 Ltd. with Max Lamb. A collection of fine bone china tableware slip-cast from plaster models carved by hand, with glazed interior for functionality and raw exteri...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Serving Bowls

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Ceramic

Porcelain Salad Bowl White Enamel Golden Edge Hand Painted Made in Italy
Located in Roma, RM
Michelangelo Bianco is an elegant tableware ideally suited for formal occasions and intimate events. Plates are decorated with a light beige enamel at the center. They feature a new,...
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2010s Italian Modern Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

Modern serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern serving 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 serving bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern serving bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serving bowls, popular names associated with this style include Faye Toogood, Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, and Mosche Bianche. 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 serving bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $26 and tops out at $5,481 while the average work can sell for $358.

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