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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Tessa Fuchs Studio Pottery Bowl Hand Decorated with Penguins
By Tessa Fuchs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio art pottery bowl hand decorated with penguins by renowned artist and potter Tessa Fuchs (British, 1936-2012) and dating between 1970 and 1999. The hand-thrown c...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Accolay Gauloise Blue vessel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A rare and large bowl série La Gauloise circa 1950 by accolay
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Coppetta Carnevale Glass Bowl in Green by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass bowl in green with geometric textured surface. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Debbie Bowl Sage & Gold 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
Gold
Intuitive Archaisme Table Tray by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme Table Tray by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: D 60 x W 30 x H 7 cm
Materials: Sycamore.
Finish: Natural wax-oiled.
Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an atypi...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sycamore
Footed Sage Ceramic Planter/Bowl
Located in Norwalk, CT
A ceramic speckled 3-footed Mid-Cenrury inspired succulent planter or bowl. It has a beautiful mottled glaze in a sage/gray tone with charcoal glazed matte feet. It can be used as a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Andrew Crouch Marches Pottery Copper & Tenmoku Glazed Vaseuins
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very well made studio art pottery vase or bowl decorated with copper and tenmoku glazes s by Shropshire based potter Andrew Crouch (British, b. 1955) and dating from the latter 20t...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Travertine Trieste Bowl by Andrea Bonini
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Trieste Bowl by Andrea Bonini
Limited Edition
Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 10 cm.
Materials: Travertine.
Limited series, numbered and signed pieces. Custom size or finish on requ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
Jennifer Lee, Stunning Deep Stoneware Bowl, signed, created in 1989
By Jennifer Lee
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Stunning deep bowl by Jennifer Lee (British, born 1956).
This hand-built coloured stoneware bowl with oxide burnished on the surface is entitled by the...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
GRAVITY: Contemporary colorful large centrepiece
Located in Berlin, DE
We were approached by la Boutique du Centre Pompidou to interpret the unique location through a special product.
Inspired by sci-fi fantasies of bending the space-time continuum, we...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Seguso Viro Murano Glass Bowl on Base
Located in New York, NY
Seguso Viro Italian Venetian Murano art glass bowl on base, the vessel with blown color elements on a base in the form of a Chinese S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Hand Crafted Enamel Copper Rimmed Glass Bowl Signed Max 1991
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish hand-crafted enamelled copper rimmed glass bowl signed Max and dated 27th March 1991. The bowl is blown in a thick rock crystal styl...
Category
1990s English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
Danish Designer, Bowl, Stoneware, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown-glazed stoneware bowl, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
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.
It is part of the Inside Out...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Porcelain Speckled Geometric Bowl
Located in Norwalk, CT
A speckled porcelain vase in a zig zag shape by Hudson Valley ceramic artist Andrew Molleur. It's an architectural form translated into a functional object. This hand-made bowl has a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Kelly Wearstler Laurel Bowl in Absolute Black Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
The Laurel Bowl is hand carved from a solid block of marble and features a softly ribbed exterior. Use for keys in your entry, entertaining and your jewellery.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Set/5 Ceramic Vases & Bowl, Green, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Vases and Bowl, White & Green, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes four waterproof ceramic vases...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Bowl Sculpture by Thomas Ballouhey, 2018
Located in Antwerp, BE
Object by Parisian object designer Thomas Ballouhey from his final project "Ways of Altering" at the Design Academy Eindhoven. This bowl is a captivating creation that seamlessly mer...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Polystyrene
Christofle, Paris, France, Small Modernist Bowl with a Bird on Top
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Christofle, Paris, France.
Small modernist bowl with a bird on top.
Plated silver.
Mid-20th Century.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 12.5 x D 6.8 x H 2.0 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
1993 Georg Jensen Denmark Sculptural Dish Stainless Steel Please Pass Me Bowl
By Georg Jensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1993 Georg Jensen Denmark Sculptural Dish Stainless Steel Please Pass Me Bowl
Made in Denmark.
Stamped Georg Jensen at the bottom.
Unique design.
1.75 tall x 8.5 w x 5.5 d
Preowned o...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vide Poche Rond by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Vide Poche Rond by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 13 x H 4 cm
Materials: Bronze
Discard your day at the door.
Your Vide Poche is designed with your loose-pocket items in mind – think ...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Handcrafted 015 Coupe by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted 015 coupe by Lovebuch
Dimensions: Ø 21 x H 16 cm
Materials: Sandstone, handcrafted piece.
Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressive materials are shaped to create a poetry of objects that inhabit our daily lives. Sculptural ceramics...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sandstone
Large Murano Glass Sea form Yellow and Green Bowl, in the Style of Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Murano glass green and yellow sea form bowl, in the style of Chihuly.
A stunning art work large scale with seamless color transition of greens and yellow.
Hand blown contemporary glass art...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Handcrafted Turned Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash Yakisugi platter - bowl. These are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques.
Finished in food safe oil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ash
Disk Tray Small Black by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Disk tray small black by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 27 x W 27 x H 9 cm
Meterials: Burned and waxed oak
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer w...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Pluri Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Pluri bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Dimensions: W 23 x H 15 cm
Materials: Raw Black Clay
“Playground For Salvation” was created entirely during quarantine, in my Berlin studio....
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Large Ceramic Bowl Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic bowl by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu (American, 1922 - 2011). The deep form bowl features a robust body of thick wall, s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Steuben Art Glass Oval Folded Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage art glass bowl.
By Steuben.
In a folded oval shape.
Simply a great piece of Steuben glass!
Date:
circa 1980s
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Steuben
Marks:
With an etched Steuben...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Large Ceramic Leaf Bowl with Banded Glaze by John Ward
By John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large stoneware glazed bowl in a rare leaf form by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa last quarter of the 20th century. The impressive, oversized bowl features a dis...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Penelope by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Guscio Bowl by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 50 x 27 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Unique Samaia Fruit Bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Samaia fruit bowl by Ia Kutateladze
Dimensions: 29 x 27 x H 12 cm
Materials: Raw black clay
IAAI / Ia Kutateladze is a Georgian multidisciplinary designer based in Berl...
Category
2010s German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Batea Wood Bowl by CEU Studio, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Batea Wood Bowl by CEU
Antique wood
Item available for immediate delivery.
Small - 21.5 - 23" dia x 6.7"
Medium - 23.5 - 25" dia x 6.7"
Large - 25.5 - 27.5" dia x 7.8"
X Large ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Bowl with Flanged Rim by John Ward
By John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware glazed bowl by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa 1980-1990s of the last quarter of the 20th century. The bowl features a distinct form with a wide flanged...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Tape Dispenser by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Tape Dispenser by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 14 x D 5 x H 7 cm
Materials: Brass
The brass tape dispenser is a hefty piece of stationery. I...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Polished Agate Geode Stone Bowl, circa 1960
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Polished Agate Geode stone bowl, circa 1960.
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Agate
Yalos Casa Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Yalos Casa
Located in Oakland, CA
Gorgeous black and white glass centerpiece bowl by the masters at Casa Yalos in Murano Italy. Some say this is the best quality art glass in the world. Stunning piece.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Handcrafted Hilla 002 by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted hilla 002 by Lovebuch
Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 28 cm
Materials: Sandstone, handcrafted piece
Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressive materials are shaped to create a poetry of objects that inhabit our daily lives. Sculptural ceramics...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Sandstone
Set of 3 Stille Bowls by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 stille bowls by Imperfettolab
Dimensions:
Ø36 x H 27 cm
Ø28 x H 13 cm
Ø20 x H 9 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turro...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Bosco Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase in Purple
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Bosco contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in purple.
Bosco vases can be combined harmoniously in different colors and sizes.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 4 Guscio Bowls by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Guscio bowl by Imperfettolab
Dimensions:
42 x 13 x H 6
54 x 20 x H 7
78 x 31 x H 7.5
114 x 54 x H 7
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are? We are a family.
Vert...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Rosso Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Rosso Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm
Materials: Onice Bianco
Also available: different marbles.
The collection is a tribute to one of Italy’s great master...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Osborne Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Osborne bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 35 cm D 10 cm H 3.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze
Also available in black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Favo Shelves by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Favo shelves by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 103 x 33 x H 56 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
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
Flexible Formed Bowl by Rino Claessens
Located in Geneve, CH
Flexible Formed Bowl by Rino Claessens
Dimensions: D 25 x W 27 x H 11.5 cm.
Materials: Glazed ceramic.
Finish: Reflictive mirror glaze finish.
Weight: ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm
Materials: Blu Sodalite
Also available: different marbles,
Ivan Colominas studied industrial design at the UCH-CEU in ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
White Onyx Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
White onyx Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm
Materials: Onice Bianco
Also Available: different marbles.
The collection is a tribute to one of Italy’s great m...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx
Favo Shelves by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Favo shelves by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 63 x 32 x H 48
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children E...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 3 Trottola Bowls by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Trottola Bowls by Imperfettolab
Dimensions:
Ø54xh15 cm
Ø72xh16 cm
Ø100xh16 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, E...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 3 Tu. Bi Vases by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Tu. bi vases by Imperfettolab
Dimensions:
Ø14.5 x H 19.5 cm
Ø14.5 x H 12 cm
Ø14.5 x H7 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verte...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Milk Jug and Cream Jug by Bodil Manz Own Studio Bowl in Eggshell Ceramics
By Bodil Manz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Milk Jug and Cream Jug by Bodil Manz Own Studio Bowl in Eggshell Ceramics.
Porcelain, transparent glaze with hand-painted black trim white over matte cream glaze. The cream jug, mad...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Eggshell
Set of 6 Small Onyx Bowls
Located in Stratford, CT
Set of 6 Small Onyx Bowls.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx
Ceramic Lusterware Bowl with Metallic Glaze by Beatrice Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic lusterware bowl by American artist and studio potter Beatrice Wood (1893-1998). The piece, circa 1980s, is of an upright deep form typical of a rice bowl, supported b...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemello Murano Vase Topaz
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century Alessandro Mendini, GEMELLO transparent vase, Murano glass.
Purho continues to search for products with complementary shapes with the pair of Gemello and Gemella vases ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Onyx Brown Lazy Susan
Located in Stratford, CT
Lazy Susan hand-carved from onyx stone. A curved pattern with shades of brown and white are evidence of what nature can produce over thousands of years.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Onyx
Bianco Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Bianco Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm
Materials: Bianco Michelangelo
Also available: different marbles
The collection is a tribute to one of Italy’s great...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Handcrafted & Turned Oak Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in London, GB
Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Oak half Japanese Yakisugi platter - bowl. These unique pieces are handmade to the very best quality in London using traditional techniques...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Oak
Nero Antico Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Nero Antico Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm
Materials: Nero Antico
Also available: different marbles.
The collection is a tribute to one of Italy’s great ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
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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