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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modern Serving Tray Ash Ebony Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to uplift layback moments. Handcrafted in Ash...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak
Vermeil and Lapis Lazuli Centrepiece by Asprey
Located in London, GB
Very large vermeil and lapis lazuli centrepiece by Asprey
English, c. 1980
Height 29cm, width 70cm, depth 27cm
Made by the renowned firm of Asprey in around 1980, this vermeil (sil...
Category
20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil
Boule Brass Bowl by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Shiny, sexy and well rounded, Boule has a delightfully old-school ’70s appeal that suggests a little dancefloor attitude in its step.
Bestow your bling in its attractive shallow dom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Orrefors Sweden Bowl With Colored Crystal Dish
By Orrefors
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Elegant...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Gianmaria Buccellati sterling silver "Lotus" small bowl .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sterling silver , Lotus bowl. Signed and marked .925. also star mark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Salvador Dali ceci n’est pas une assiette art plate
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present number 913 / 2000 art glass plate by Salvador Dali.
Made with friend Jacques Daum in the 1970's and titled 'ceci n'est pas une assiette' which means 'this is not a ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Icosa wood bowl - (tauari)
Located in São Paulo, BR
Its shape derives from the half of an icosahedron, resulting in a sculptural object with a good storage area. It is supported on the table by the center point or by the sides, in a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Vase Cone Botticelli Foglie, Bassano White Ceramic, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the 17th century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and kaolin i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Icosa wood bowl - (imbuia - brazilian walnut)
Located in São Paulo, BR
Its shape derives from the half of an icosahedron, resulting in a sculptural object with a good storage area. It is supported on the table by the center point or by the sides, in a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Art Glass Bowl by Leon Applebaum circa 1980s
Located in Troy, MI
Signed Leon Applebaum Art Glass Bowl
Large studio art glass bowl by Leon Applebaum circa 1980s
Pinwheel design of purple green and pink
Etched signature to underside
Additional In...
Category
20th Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
GRAVITY: Contemporary black and white centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
A cartesian grid modified by gravity: the image of a black hole.
GRAVITY CENTREPIECE in black and white changes appearance depending on your point of view. The tray also moves from a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Murano, Italy, art glass bowl in purple glass. Modernist design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy, art glass bowl in purple glass. Modernist design.
From the 1960s/1970s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 16.0 cm x Height 7.5 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Kusachu Hexagonal Cherry Bark Bowl / Tray, Japan, 20th Century
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Kusachu Hexagonal Cherry Bark Bowl / Tray, Japan, 20th Century. This piece is in very good lightly used original condition.
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Cherry
Roman Travertine Vessel by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Roman round travertine tray by Le Lampade.
Made in Italy
This item can be also custom made.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Green Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Marthe Delacroix, circa 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Green Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Marthe Delacroix, France, c. 1960
Textured, glazed ceramic bowl in a vibrant green glaze.
Priced individually; two available.
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Footed Vessel, 20th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Glazed Ceramic Footed Vessel, Japan, 20th C.
Striking blue bowl/vessel with a unique shape. The thick glaze sits beautifully on substantial, hand formed stoneware.
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Guscio Bowl by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Guscio Bowl by Imperfettolab
Limited Edition
Dimensions: 114 x 54 x H 7
Materials: Fiberglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Live Edge Sycamore Maple Burl Bowl by Vlad Droz
By Vlad Droz
Located in Geneve, CH
Live Edge Sycamore Maple Burl Bowl by Vlad Droz
Unique handmade piece signed by Vlad Droz
Dimensions: 21 x 18 cm
Materials: Sycamore Maple Burl.
Vlad Droz
"An incredible variety of ...
Category
2010s Russian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sycamore
Set/5 Ceramic Vases, White & Cream, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes five waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displaye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Silver bowl with copper wire decoration by Theresia Hvorslev studio, 1996
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silver bowl with copper wire decoration by T. Hvorslev AB, 1996. Made at Studio Silverknappen in Linköping. Stamp-signed Theresia, stamped THHV 925 X10. Total weight approximately 84...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sterling Silver
Talayot White Marble Carved Small Bowl
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Small bowl with spinning effect 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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Talayot Black Marble Carved Large Bowl
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Large bowl with spinning effect 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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
GRAVITY: Contemporary shiny brass and magenta centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
A cartesian grid modified by gravity: the image of a black hole.
GRAVITY CENTREPIECE in magenta and brass changes appearance depending on your point of view. The tray also moves from...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Decorative Contemporary Curved Handmade Ceramic Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White stoneware bowl, finished with a soft, clear glaze.
Karina Vieira is a Brooklyn-based ceramicist focusing on handbuilt vessels.
Her work references various styles, touchin...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Travertine 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
Marble
Geodesic wood bowl (tauari)
Located in São Paulo, BR
Inspired by geometry, it is composed of 32 triangular pieces that together form a geodesic.
Entirely assembled by hand and made of certified Brazilian wood, it has non-toxic finish ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Red Murano Blown Glass Centerpiece by MVM Cappellin & Co.
By Cappellin
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
After splitting from Paolo Venini (Cappellin Venini & C.) Giacomo Cappellin founded his Company from 1925-1932. In 1933 was purchased from Pauly & C. Compagnia Venezia Murano.
Pod-sh...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Anja Kjær For Royal Copenhagen Crystal Bowl
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Anja Kjær For Royal Copenhagen Crystal Bowl, deep blue color changes in the light. Good original condition showing very little signs of w...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Decorative Bowl Serveware Vase Vessel Sculpture Amber Onyx Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx
Debbie Bowl Black & Silver by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Channelling the raw and rebellious energy of New York’s post-punk scene, the Debbie collection pays tribute to the legendary Blondie frontwoman with a mix of rock-and-roll audacity a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver
REGENBOGEN : Contemporary lead crystal large bowl
Located in Berlin, DE
Bring a rainbow into your home! The REGENBOGEN series is handmade from heavy crystal, and then treated with a special chromatic film on the underside that exaggerates and distorts cr...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Lead
GRAVITY: Contemporary shiny stainless steel large centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
Inspired by sci-fi fantasies of bending the space-time continuum, we made this shiny, warped grid, responding to a hidden force. The pieces are ingeniously locked into place providin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Geometric Pedestal Bowl in Smoke and Black Marbled Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our decorative geometric pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kit...
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
New Modern Fruit Bowl in Black Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
Inside Out Fruit Bowl in black Marquinia marble, designed by the internationally renowned designer Karen Chekerdjian - it is available also in other colours.
It is part of the Inside...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
PUSH XL : Contemporary Brass Centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
Make a bowl out of a disk. PUSH XL is delivered as a flat metal plate that you can give a unique shape with your fingers. By gently applying pressure, you can create a little vessel ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Titicaca Porcelain Vase, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Titicaca porcelain vase was originally designed by Matteo Thun in 1982, winks an eye to the largest lake in South America, its design follows a line of experimentation with a dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Large Fused Art Glass Bowl Entitled "Navajo Weave" by Jeffery Phelps, 2010
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American art glass bowl.
By the Pittsburgh artist Jeffrey Phelps.
Entitled: Navajo Weave
In the form of a large, low bowl comprised of fus...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Favo Shelves by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of favo shelves by Imperfettolab
Dimensions:
103 x 33 x H 56 cm
63 x 32 x H 48 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Ema...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
PUSH XL : Contemporary Stainless Steel Centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
Make a bowl out of a disk. PUSH XL is delivered as a flat metal plate that you can give a unique shape with your fingers. By gently applying pressure, you can create a little vessel ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Persimmon Ceramic Serving Bowl by Alex Muradian
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Alex Muradian's ceramics capture the essence of his experiences in both the English countryside and the coastal beaches where he currently resides. Each piece is handbuilt, showcasin...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large bowl in art glass made in purple and frosted glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large bowl in art glass made in purple and frosted glass.
Curved form.
1970/80s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 37.0 cm x H 18.0 cm.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Sculpture White Calacatta Marble Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Calacatta marble.
Bowl dimensions: Big L 65 x W 13 x H 11 cm, also available: Small L 55 x W 12 x H 9.5 cm.
Available...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Sculpture in Imperial Grey Marble Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Imperial Grey marble.
Bowl dimensions: Small L 55, W 12, H 9.5 cm, also available: Large L 65, W 13, H 11 cm.
Availabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano, Italy, colossal waved bowl in green and purple art glass. 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy, colossal waved bowl in green and purple art glass.
1970s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 52.8 cm x D 21.5 cm x H 14.0 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
21st Century Karim Rashid Centerpiece Large Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid centerpiece Kount large vase Murano glass various colors.
Kount is composed of discrete elements, a bowl and a vase, that can combine to form a stunning ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Mandarin Orange
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors
Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shapes that resemble petals. Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Petalo comes in two sizes and six leaves in a polished finish to emphasize the beauty and transparency of the Murano blown glass.
Colors available:
Transparent Blown glass 01. ice crystal 02. milky white 03. honey 04. ruby venice 05. amethist pink 06. coffee 07. amber yellow 08. capri yellow 09. mandarin orange...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli Mosaic Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely hand carved natural lapis lazuli stone mosaic bowl on round pedestal base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Vittorio Zecchin, Soffiato Bowl, Glass, Italy, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-coloured soffiato glass bowl designed and produced by Vittorio Zecchin, Italy, 1920s.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
DROPS : Contemporary crystal centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
add a spectacular focal point to your dining or coffee table with this large bowl.
16 crystal spheres are bonded to the main crystal piece with special pigments that shimmer through...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Lead
Nailed Bowl, Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Nailed bowl, Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 36 x W36 x H15 cm
Materials: African walnut, copper nails
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with passi...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Arne Bang, c. 1930
By Arne Bang
Located in New York City, NY
Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Arne Bang, Denmark, c. 1930
This modern, geometric bowl is a beautiful example of Arne Bang's design sensibility and glazing expertise. The contrast between...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Plus Object glass bowl "Geyser" Graphite
By Plus Object
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Geyser" is a unique art object, as a bowl for fruits, nuts, and other tasty things – you will find the best assignment for this art piece.
"Plus Objeсt" is a Ukrainian design studio...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Plus Object glass bowl "Geyser" Cuprum O
By Plus Object
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Geyser" is a unique art object, as a bowl for fruits, nuts, and other tasty things – you will find the best assignment for this art piece.
"Plus Objeсt" is a Ukrainian design...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Plus Object glass bowl "Geyser" Black
By Plus Object
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Geyser" is a unique art object, as a bowl for fruits, nuts, and other tasty things – you will find the best assignment for this art piece.
"Plus Objeсt" is a Ukrainian design studio...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Crystal Lotus Leaf Bowl by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus leaf bowl
Crystal
Hand carved
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Modern decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern decorative bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Gunnar Nylund, Alfredo Barbini, Antonio da Ros, and Danese Milano. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $4,863 while the average work can sell for $498.
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