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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
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
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Translucent Glass Decorative Dish by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
Part of Elsa Peretti iconic Thumbprint collection for Tiffany & Co, this translucent glass decorative dish/ ash tray was designed in 1978, and executed shortly thereafter. Peretti, a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Baccarat Crystal Lidded Candy Dish or Crystal Mustard Bowl
By Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality Baccarat crystal lidded candy dish or mustard bowl.
This serving piece is in perfect condition, still has the original sticker...
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children El...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fiberglass
Aliaa Wood Table by Rejo Studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
Jaipur This beautiful place was constructed 450 y ago. The place was mainly utilized as a place of social meetings, or an evening chit chat spot for Jaipur locals. People also come h...
Category
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
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
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
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
Contemporary Cake Stand
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary cake stand
Measures: Diameter 30, height 38 cm
Plated metal-coated with glossy Champagne finish
From Earth, one can only see the portion of...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
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
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
Echo Hand Built Sculptural Ceramic Bowl
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Taking inspiration from scape travel, these sculptural pieces combine stark, futuristic forms with the warmth of ancient ceramic vessels. The collection explores the dichotomy of mac...
Category
2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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
Bronze Vide Poche Rond by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze 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 – ...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Gae Large Bowl by Arthur Arbesser
Located in Geneve, CH
Gae large bowl by Arthur Arbesser
Masters Collection
Dimensions: 22 x 12.7 cm
Materials: Nero Marquinia, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, Bianco Michelangelo, Rosso Levanto
The his...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Triple Tray 2.0 in African Walnut, Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Triple tray 2.0 in African walnut, Arno Declercq
Made in African walnut, sanded and finished with varnish.
Measures: 30 cm wide x 28 cm long x 19cm high / 11.8” wide x 11” long x 7...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Walnut
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
Bianco Arabescato Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Bianco Arabescato Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm
Materials: Bianco Arabescato
Also available: different marbles.
The collection is a tribute to one of It...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
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
Memory Bowl, Black by Cristoforo Trapani
Located in Geneve, CH
Memory bowl - black by Cristoforo Trapani
Magnolia table Collection
Dimensions: 17 x 8.5 cm
Materials: Nero Marquinia
Also available: Red (Rosso Levanto)
Contemporary chefs ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Memory Bowl, Red by Cristoforo Trapani
Located in Geneve, CH
Memory bowl - Red by Cristoforo Trapani
Magnolia Table Collection
Dimensions: 17 x 8.5 cm
Materials: Rosso Levanto
Also available: black (nero marquinia)
Contemporary chefs ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Gae Small Bowl by Arthur Arbesser
Located in Geneve, CH
Gae small bowl by Arthur Arbesser
Masters Collection
Dimensions: 13.5 x 7 cm
Materials: Nero Marquinia, Bianco Michelangelo, Verde Guatemala
The history of design – often a syn...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Flexible Formed Vase 3 and Bowl by Rino Claessens
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Flexible Formed Vase 3 and Bowl by Rino Claessens
Dimensions: Flexible Formed Bowl: D 25 x W 27 x H 11.5 cm.
Flexible Formed Vase 3: D 26 x W 26 x H 16.5 cm.
Materials: G...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Tray
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary cake stand
Measures: W 50, D 30, H 24 cm
Plated metal coated with glossy Champagne finish
From Earth, one can only see the portion of the M...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Memory Bowls, Black & Red by Cristoforo Trapani
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 2 memory bowls - black & red by Cristoforo Trapani
Magnolia table collection
Dimensions: 17 x 8.5 cm
Materials: Rosso Levanto
Also available: Black (Nero Marquinia)
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Small Bowl Pedestal in Smoke Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This small pedestal stands tall as a stately centerpiece or bookshelf display. The spheres give the piece a playful and modern look, making it a perfect statement piece for any space...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Resin
Bianco Arabescato Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Bianco Arabescato Amaltea by Ivan Colominas
Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm
Materials: Bianco Arabescato
Also available: different marbles.
The collection is a tribute to one of It...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Lilac and Amber, XL Art Glass Bowl by Correia, Signed, Dated and with COA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra Large art glass bowl by Correia art glass of Santa Monica California.
The bowl is signed and dated 2002 and it comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Measurements:
17.2...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Contemporary Ceramic Dinind Set
Located in Geneve, CH
Structure in MDF • Ash veneer with matte paint finish
Base and handle in metal coated with painted ash veneer
Available in 3 colors (Indigo blue, black or red)
Named after the Jap...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Ceramic Dining Set
Located in Geneve, CH
Structure in MDF • Ash veneer with matte paint finish
Base and handle in metal coated with painted ash veneer
Available in 3 colors (Indigo Blue, Black or Red)
Named after the Jap...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Studio Pottery Conical Bowl, Indistinctly Signed, Canada, circa 2006
Located in Chatham, ON
Superb Studio Pottery conical bowl - wheel thrown featuring a hand painted swirl pattern to the inside of the bowl in tan and turquoise - sand infused glo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Cake Stand
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary cake stand
Measure: Diameter 30 x height 38 cm
Tray in natural colour ash veneer
Base and handle in plated metal coated with glossy Pink Co...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Ceramic Dinind Set
Located in Geneve, CH
Structure in MDF • Ash veneer with matte paint finish
Base and handle in metal coated with painted ash veneer
Available in 3 colors (Indigo blue, black or red)
Named after the Jap...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Ceramic Dinind Set
Located in Geneve, CH
Structure in MDF • Ash veneer with matte paint finish
Base and handle in metal coated with painted ash veneer
Available in 3 colors (Indigo Blue, Black or Red)
Named after the Jap...
Category
2010s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Modern Ceramica Gatti 1928 Crown Bowl Basket Handmade Ceramic White Platinum
Located in Faenza, IT
LAURA CROWN Centerpiece bowl in ceramic, made on the wheel and hand painted. The inside of the crown is entirely hand-painted in platinum, while the outside is in white majolica embe...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Primitive Terracotta Bowl by Artefakto
Located in Geneve, CH
Primitive Terracotta Bowl by Artefakto
Unique piece.
Dimensions: Ø 54 x H 20 cm.
Materials: Terracotta.
Veracruz, Mexico 1920 ´s - 30 ´s.
Artefakto opened its doors on the R...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Terracotta
Modern Ceramica Gatti 1928 Crown Flower Vase Handmade Ceramic Gold Gems
Located in Faenza, IT
BEATRICE CROWN Vase for flowers or decorative centerpiece in ceramic, made on the lathe and hand painted. The inside of the crown is in white majolica,...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Eddie Curtis Celadon Glazed Large Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An impressive and stylish large Studio Pottery bowl decorated in celadon and shino glazes by renowned British potter Eddie Curtis and made in the 20th cen...
Category
20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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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