Modern Decorative Bowls
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Emil Milan Signed Khaya Wood Divided Bowl with Sterling Feet
By Emil Milan
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A divided console bowl carved by American woodworker Emil Milan (1922-1985). Carved from African mahogany, also known as Khaya wood, the bowl is divided into three parts and stands o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
XL Footed Resin Bowl Centerpiece in White and Pearl by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
An elegant XL round bowl that is supported by four half spheres that make a fun, bold and unique piece great for holding fruit, plants and specially everyone's attention. You can hav...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
1988 Pyramid Modern Glass Art Bowl John Seitz
By John Seitz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1988 Dramatically Sharp Modern glass art bowl John Seitz
Pyramid Triangle Art Form
Measures: Large 4.38 tall x 11.78 each side Smaller 3.25 tall x 9.5 ...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Medium Bowl in Pink Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture in pink and light pink. Its fun and colorful design makes it a statement piec...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
Silvio Coppola Polished Stainless Steel Lobo Fruit Bowl for Alessi, 1990s
By Alessi, Silvio Coppola
Located in Miami, FL
Silvio Coppola Polished Stainless Steel Lobo Fruit Bowl for Alessi, 1990s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Steel
Contemporary 'Papillon' Artistic Crystal Bowl Aquamarine by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Innovative design, fine craftsmanship and a strong artistic sense make this creation not only a bowl but a real artistic sculpture. The natural col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Murano, Italy. Large bowl in art glass. Clear and green glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Large bowl in art glass.
Clear and green glass. Mouth-blown.
1960s/70s.
In excellent condition with some minor chips. See photos.
Dimensions: L 58.0 cm x D 27.0 cm x H...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Eye Candy Saucer
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Eye Candy Saucer, a miniature bowl meticulously crafted through the fusion of mouth and hand-blown glass techniques. This exquisite saucer is a celebration of artisanal craftsmanship...
Category
2010s Palestinian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Black marble carved large Ming
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Ming in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additi...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
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.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Chad Teapot, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Chad teapot was originally designed by Matteo Thun for Memphis, in 1982. The decorated white porcelain pot's shape is more interested in its fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Waterford Cut Crystal Serving Dish Bowl
Located in Countryside, IL
Waterford Cut Crystal Serving Dish Bowl
This serving dish measures: 13.5 wide x 9.75 deep x 4.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much deta...
Category
Early 2000s Northern Irish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Collection Particulière Travertine 'Key' Fruit Bowl Large by Arno Declercq
Located in Utrecht, NL
Large Romain Travertine 'Key' Fruit Bowl by Arno Declercq for Collection Particulière, France.
Collection Particulière is a Parisian company, known for its unique artisan hand-made...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Caigo Small Vase Murano Steel Grey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Caigo Small is a vase from the Laguna Collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2022. Mignon version of the larger Caigo — which name refers to the thick fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Marc Lalique, France. Colossal and impressive "Haiti" art glass bowl.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Marc Lalique, France.
Colossal and impressive "Haiti" art glass bowl in clear crystal with inclusions of electric blue. Rare model.
1950.
Signed Lalique France. Signature on the bot...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Pol Chambost, France, Colossal Bowl in Glazed Stonewar, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pol Chambost (1906-1983), France. Colossal bowl in glazed stoneware shaped like a leaf.
Beautiful glaze in purple and light pink shades. 1940s.
Measures: 60.5 x 20 cm.
Height: 9 c...
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Bronze Triple Tray, Signed Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Triple Tray - Signed Arno Declercq
Measures: 30 cm L x 28 cm W x 19 cm H (11.8” L x 11” W x 7.5” H)
Material: bronze
Signed by Arno Declercq
--Arno Declercq--
Belgian designe...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Anne Goldman organic ceramic / pottery large bowl , centerpiece , signed .
By Anne Goldman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing organic bowl very textured by the well known artist Anne Goldman . Her pieces are in Museums , Collections and Organizations all over the world .
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Menhir White Marble Carved Bowl
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Bowl in carved Veneciano white marble. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 addi...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Hazorfim Sterling Silver 925 Floral Bowl
By Hazorfim
Located in Countryside, IL
Hazorfim Sterling Silver .925 Floral Bowl
This floral bowl measures: 7.5 wide x 7.5 deep x 5.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detai...
Category
Early 2000s Israeli Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Two Black Marble Carved Bowls Set
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Large and small bowl in carved Monterrey black marble. Set of 2. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Dimensions: Small: 20 D x 20 W x 10 H cm Large: 30 D x 30 W x 15 H cm. Pro...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Carlo Scarpa Conchiglia bowl Venini
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Glass shell with strongly iridescent surface designed by Carlo Scarpa in the 40ties. Acid signature Venini Murano Italy. Designed between 1942 and 1947 and produced before 1960.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Karim Rashid Mini Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle mini bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century.
Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Paolo De Poli Italian (Rame Smaltato) Modernist Enamel on Copper Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine large modernist bowl.
In copper and enamel.
By Paolo de Poli. the world-renowned Italian enameller and painter.
The interior decorated in black and red enamels and the exte...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Vintage Emilia Castillo Bowl With Rope & Malachite Accents, Mexico 1990's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite Vintage Emilia Castillo Bowl with Rope & Malachite Accents, originating from Mexico in the 1990s.
The piece was made in Taxco mexico by sk...
Category
1990s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate, Copper
Grant Macdonald - Sterling Silver, Silver Gilt & Amethyst Rose Bowl - 1984
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1984 by Grant Macdonald, this wonderful, Sterling Silver Rose Bowl, features a gilt removable top with an inset Amethyst cryst...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bubble Bowl in Marbled Smoke and Black Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in smoke & black marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter.
Designed by ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
Large Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Swedish Art Glass Bowl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large handcrafted decorative glass bowl with multicolored strands of glass to the sides, designed and made by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. Etched to the bottom of the piece "Boda...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
1990s Studio Art Glass Bowl Sculptural Pedestal Dish
By Max Ingrand
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Studio Art Glass Bowl Sculptural Pedestal Dish
3 h x 9.13 x 9.75
Preowned original condition unaltered
Refer to images.
Category
1990s Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Silver-Plate Bowl with Bird Detail on Volcanic Rock baseby Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your dining experience with this exquisite Silver-Plate Bowl with Bird Detail on a Volcanic Rock Bowl by Emilia Castillo.
The piece is hand crafted in Taxco Gerrero in the E...
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Seasonal Ice Flower Bowl, Small Gold
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
2020 Holiday Ice Flower Bowl, Small, 18 kt gold plated stainless steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Plate
Constellation Marble Bowl, Small Low in Nero Marquina Marble, in Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The hexagonal bowls are designed so that they can be laid together forming a honeycomb formation, either in same color or in different color combinations.
Please note that no two...
Category
2010s British Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine vases ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Golden Bronze Bowl by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Golden bronze bowl by Rick Owens
2007
Dimensions: L 14 x W 14 x H 8 cm
Materials: Bronze
Weight: 1.5 kg
The gold edition is an exclusivity of Galerie Philia
Rick Owens is a C...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Bowl "BOWLS 55" Leopard Decorated, Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B.
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic bowl BOWLS
cod. BA055
handcrafted in bronze with
leopard decoration outside
measures:
H. 30.0 cm.
Dm. 55.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
New Modern Fruit Bowl in Blue Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act, in stock. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities.
An essential shape and classical lines enhance how, far from being a mere container or going unnoticed, this top transforms a table into a convivial place. The fruit basket can be a top element for Inside out table as well as a furnishing accessory that stands on its own.
Dimensions: 31 x 14 cm. Commercial name: Inside out fruit bowl, by the Lebanese designer Karen Chekerdjian. Blue Sodalite marble...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine vases ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Nilo Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Nilo vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988. A classic by Sottsass, the Nilo porcelain vase is part of thre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 Large Kartell Jelly Bowls in Pink by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jelly bowls are part of a new series of design items through which Kartell, in its continuous search for new tactile and aesthetic effects, once again demonstrates its technologi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Medium Kartell Jelly Bowls in Crystal by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jelly bowls are part of a new series of design items through which Kartell, in its continuous search for new tactile and aesthetic effects, once again demonstrates its technologi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Travertine Tray by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Silver Travertine by Le Lampade
Designed and made in Italy
This item can be can be custom made up on request.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Peter Voulkos American Studio Pottery Faces Tea Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning vintage American Studio Pottery tea bowl decorated with Expressionist faces by Peter Voulkos. The stoneware tea bowl stands on a narrow rounded unglazed foot with a rounde...
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Italian Bonbon Striped Glass Dish/Bowl in red and blue from Murano, 1960s
By Barovier
Located in Stockholm, SE
Italian Bonbon Striped Glass Dish/Bowl in red and blue from Murano, 1960s
Crafted with intricate detail, this decorative striped glass bowl is perfe...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Marble Mortar, France, 19th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Marble Mortar, France, 19th Century
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel
ELLIPSES Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Pieces Included: Made in Italy Spoon, Footed Bow, Lid Bowl
The Ellipses footed crystal bowl is a handcrafted, multifunctional centerpiece th...
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
1980s Royal Copenhagen Crystal Bowl
Located in Bergen, NO
Royal Copenhagen crystal bowl from the 1980s.
Designed by renowned artist Per Lutken titled Musling (Clam).
Stunning crystal bowl in the form of a mass of clam shells. Textured on th...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Silver and Vellum Bowl in the Manner of Aldo Tura, Italy, c. 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York City, NY
Silver and Vellum Bowl in the Manner of Aldo Tura, Italy, c. 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
Rare Piero Figura for Atena Pewter Glass Lined Crown Dog Bowl - Dog Bone Motif
By Atena, Piero Figura
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Piero Figura for Atena dog bowl, this signed pewter with glass lined upside down crown, having a dog bone motif rests on ball feet. Wonderful warm patina to the pewter, wash it...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Disk Tray Large Black by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Disk tray large black by Arno Declercq.
Dimensions: D43 x W43 x H9 cm.
Meterials: burned and waxed Oak.
Signed by Arno Declercq.
Arno Declercq
Belgia...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Oak
Murano Blown Irregular Shaped Plum Low Vase, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful one of a kind artisan blown irregular block-shaped low vase/bowl with large controlled bubbles to one side and center floating orb shape in layers of plum and citron execut...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Ambrosiá Handmade Crystal Decorative Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Pieces Included: Made in Italy Spoon, Footed Bow, Lid Bowl
The Ambrosiá footed crystal bowl is a handcrafted, multifunctional centerpiece that blen...
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Elongated Green and Blue Enamel Dish
Located in New York, NY
Elongated green and blue enamel dish.
Condition: Excellent, minor wear consistent with age and use.
Width: 20.5”
Depth: 3.5”
Height: 3”
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel
French Ceramic Bowl
Located in Austin, TX
Ceramic vase / bowl from France with a cream glaze exterior and gold interior. We were drawn to the unique design – scalloped opening and stylized wave cutouts.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s E.O Brody Co Emerald Green Pressed Glass Candy / Compote Dish
Located in East Quogue, NY
Rich emerald green mid-century modern E. O. Brody Co. pressed Glass Candy / Compote Dish with thick Dutch Floral tulip and leaf pattern and ruffle rim. Made in Cleveland, Ohio, Model...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Sven Palmqvist Kraka Glass Bowl for Orrefors
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sven Palmqvist, 1906-1984
A vintage art glass bowl of the Kraka (fishnet) series designed by Sven Palmquist for Orrefors Sweden in 1950's.
Clear crystal, blue and amber glass with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Green Atoll Art Glass Bowl by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, 1980s
By Anna Ehrner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thick and heavy conical art glass bowl from Kosta Boda in Sweden. It was designed by Anna Ehrner in the mid 1980s. The bowl is called Atoll and it features swirl-work to the inside o...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Dalla Valentina, Master in Murano, Calcedonia and Reticello Murrina, Magnificent
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here a beautiful bowl signed by Adriano dalla Valentina, Muranese master specialized in self made murrinas objects and sculptures. The bowl lip has two bands of amber and amethyst wi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
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