1950s Decorative Bowls

Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass ashtray, bowl or catchall. Attributed to Barovier Toso, a Murano glass company. Made of hand blown green glass, with a clear glass layer...

Set of 6 Mid-Century Red Majolica Leaf Dish Vallauris. 4.8 by 4.8 inches

A wonderful, original Mid-Century Modern Madoura pottery ashtray/bowl by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Oiseau à la huppe (Bird with tuft...

The “Selena” glass bowl is an exceptional example of Scandinavian functional glass artistry, designed by Sven Palmqvist for the legendary Swedish glassworks Orrefors. It is an object...

A teak bowl designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Light scratching present to wood Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.0" Height x 10.0" Diameter ...

For your consideration a vintage ashtray or catchall designed by Pepe Mendoza. Although Pepe Mendoza are rare and hardly come to the market, there are few pieces that are very uniqu...

A striking and highly collectible set of three vintage Murano glass bowls designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, circa 1950s. These sculptural pieces are exceptiona...

Bowl in Red Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano 1950s An art glass bowl with handle, designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice in the 1...

Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Seguso Murano 1950s An vintage Murano art glass bowl in asymetrical shape, designed most probably by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Mu...

Seguso Sommerso Bowl with Gold Powder Murano ca. 1950s A great Venetian art glass bowl of the Polveri or Sfumati series introduced by Archimede Seguso in 1953. Thick clear glass wit...

Spectacular round decorative bowl or centerpiece in striking Red Levanto Italian marble. This marvelous decorative piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s and is attributed to t...

Avem bowl glass Murano Italian design, 1950s multicolor Toso Martens Stile. Colors very particular and rare.

Large scale, brutalist patinated copper bowl created by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor Italy. Bowl measures 5.5" by 11.5" by 9.5" and is stamped Fantoni, Firenze, Raymor, Italy on the b...

Very rare French mid century stoneware bowl in black enameled ceramic by Georges Jouve produced for Steph Simon Paris, 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist. D...

A sculptural and substantial crystal bowl designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors in the 1950s, from the celebrated Platina series. The form is a softly rounded square with a deep...

Large midcentury French Mosaic Ceramic Bowl Gerbino Vallauris. Diameter / 12 inches.

Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano A vintage glass bottle in transparent green glass with blue stopper and a blue base fused in incalmo technique. Designed b...

Vintage Murano Art Glass Bowl with Gold Foil 1950s A vintage Murano art glass bowl, crafted in the style of Seguso. Shaped in a free form characteristic of mid-century Venetian glas...

Stunning Scandinavian / Swedish mid-century modern design red and white art glass vase "Coquille" by glass art pioneer Paul Kedelv (Sweden 1917-90) for Flygsfors Glass. Handcrafted...

Vintage Murano Glass Bowl 'Rest of the Day' by A.Ve.M. 1950s A large Italian Murano art glass bowl, manufactured by Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.Ve.M.) 1950s. Developed by a master gla...

Crystal glass bowl by Mona Morales-Schildt, in heavy quality and a striking, poisonous green color. Dramatic design with a play of light in the thick glass.

A lovely ceramic dish designed by Sven-Erik Skawonius at Upsala Ekeby. The dish is 32,5 cm (13") in diameter and in excellent condition.

A gorgeous mustard-yellow glazed stoneware bowl with manganese rim by famed European potters Lucie Rie & Hans Coper. The bowl is signed with each artist's impressed seals on t...

Gertrud and Otto Natzler Important Large Sulphur Crater Bowl 1959 Earthenware with exceptional sulphur crater glaze A rare and significant large-scale example showcasing one of the m...

This elegant elongated oval form showcases Lindstrand’s mastery of controlled color and glassmaking technique. The richly saturated emerald green interior appears to float within a c...

Denmark, c.1950. A long and large staved teak centerpiece fruit bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard, faint impressed marks to bottom.  

Pewter Bowl designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s. Exquisite and elegant. * Curvy pewter bowl with vertical lines * Designer: Arne Erkers * Style: 2603 * Manufactur...

A green bowl with a stunning glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 19.5 x 17 cm (7.8" x 6.8") in diameter and 5 cm (2") tall. It is in excellent condition, ...

Editions Picasso Madoura Picador round dish. Picasso had been using the image of the Picador in his artworks throughout his career. The theme of bullfighting has been one of his mo...

Solid brass bowl from the 1960s. Very decorative with a beautiful patina.

Large tray designed by Torsten Johansson. Made by Formträ AB in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from laminated rosewood. very good vintage condition with light age related wear and pat...

For your consideration: a Pepe Mendoza a beautiful decorative sculptural item that can be used as an ashtray, dish, tray, catch all or bowl. Constructed with malachite & brass. ...

Vintage Murano Tutti Frutti Art Glass Bowl 1950s A vintage Murano art glass bowl, crafted in the style of AVEM's 'Tutti Frutti' or 'Rest of the Da...

A hand-carved freeform bowl designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.75"H x 11.5"W x 6.0"D All items ship from Hi...

A very rare and iconic Finnish mid century decorative sculptural dish bowl in carved laminated birch wood designed and produced by Tapio Wirkkala, 1950s. In good original condition ...

A wonderfully crafted and beautifully glazed (in Fall greens and browns) large bowl/vase by renowned American potter Laura Andreson. Gorgeous in its Mid-Century Modern design and shifting colors. Signed on the base by Andreson. A quite special and rare work. Certainly, one of the best pieces of Andreson's work we have had the pleasure to come across. Highly collectible. Would be a great addition to any midcentury ceramics collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Andreson, who studied under Glen Lukens, founded and headed the ceramics department at UCLA from 1933-1970. Her work can be found in many collections and museums worldwide including: Metropolitan Museum of Art The Museum of Modern Art Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Smithsonian Museum of American Art The Los Angeles County Museum of Art The Walker Art Center The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. Her exhibitions include: 1937 Rene Rosenthal Gallery, New York City, New York. 1938 First California Ceramic Exhibition, San Diego, California 1940 Honolulu Academy of Art. 1947 Eleventh National Ceramics Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1970 Fredric Art Gallery, UCLA, Los Angeles, California. 1970 Laguna Beach Art Gallery. 1971 Mills College Art Gallery, Oakland, California. 1971 Hoover Art Gallery, San Francisco, California. 1971 San Diego Fine Arts Gallery, San Diego, California. 1971 Utah State University, Logan, Utah. 1972 Pasadena Art Museum, Pasadena, California. 1972 Ceramics West, Utah State University, Logan, Utah. 1972 Ogden Art Center, Ogden, Utah. 1972 Bower Museum, Santa Ana, California. 1973 Utah Museum of Fine Art, Salt Lake City, Utah. 1973 Clay and Fiber Gallery, Taos, New Mexico. 1973 California Crafts VIII, Crocker Art Gallery, Sacramento, California. 1974 California Ceramics...

Antque artisan made 3 pcs set of sea shell bowls and spoon, handcarved. Unique serving pieces for coastal decor table settings.

Another sublime work by famed pottery masters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped, eggshell thin-walled bowl was hand thrown and formed by Gertrud and glazed by Otto with a beautiful pearl green/blue glaze. The bowl radiates in the light. This work is sure to give aesthetic pleasure for years to come and would be an amazing addition to any Natzler or modern ceramic collection...

Large Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951 A large 'Kalvolan kanto' (stump of a tree) bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in 1951. Mo...

This warm and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Dish originates from Italy, Circa 1950. Featuring an expansive organic profile reminiscent of a flower in bloom, t...

Wonderful Art Deco tray/ bowl and vase made in Sweden. The shape of the tray and vase with its organic shape gives these pieces a typical art deco look. The vase with small, rounded ...

A rare, unique and oversized Swedish mid century stoneware bowl with handles in a decorative and characteristic blue brown glaze with an impressed decor designed by Stig Lindberg for...

A set of Antique Five German Pewter Defregger Beer Stein Decorative Cup Bowl decorative objects , decorative beer cup or beer glass with lid, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curv...

Venini Bullicante bowl in vibrant ruby orange with gold foil inclusions by Carlo Scarpa circa 1950. Measures: 4" x 4" x 2" high. 1950s Italy.   

An exceptional stoneware bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, one of Sweden’s most celebrated mid-century ceramic artists. Crafted in the 1950s for the prestigious Rörstrand studio, this pie...

Stunning decorative dish in white, blue, and gold speckled. This bowl is made with a white base, blue layered art glass with aventurine speckles in gold tone. The outside is a white ...

Vicke Lindstrom hand-chiseled Art glass bowl. Has the look of a piece of ice that has been Chiseled and formed. Beautiful simple Bowl signed on bottom ...

Heavy Granite Pestle and Mortar A Classic pair, ready to be used in your kitchen, they are in good Vintage condition, a charming culinary piece The Mortar is 3” high and 7” in dia...

Excellent hand thrown Kage Farsta stoneware bowl with interesting and nicely drippy matte finish yellow/ochre glaze. Hand signed and stamped, as shown. The world renown Wilhelm Kage ...

Large Red French bowl or basket Vallauris circa 1950.

Vintage Murano Glass Bowl 'Rest of the Day' 1950s A vintage Murano art glass bowl, crafted in the style of AVEM's 'Tutti Frutti' or 'Rest of the Day' glasses. Shaped in a characteri...

Made in Italy, 1950s. This ashtray / catchall is made in Bizantine zanfirico murano glass with murrines. It is a "Tutti frutti" model, n° 12065. It is published on a catalogue. This ...

This refined and sculptural translucent glass bowl was produced by Daum, one of the most illustrious glass makers of the period in Nancy, France, circa 1950. Daum was awarded a Grand...

Very rare six Scandinavian Modern small unique bowls in beautiful ox-blood and blue glaze by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia. Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg, 1905-1993, was a Finnish ce...

Beautiful “Devil’s Cradle” bowl by Timo Sarpaneva, made in thick glass quality in an organic, rounded form. Two holes close to the edge. Frosted surface.

Archimede Seguso Sommerso Valva Bowl in Green and Yellow A vintage Venetian art glass bowl in valva shape designed by Archimede Seguso for Vetreria Artistica Archimede Seguso ca. 19...

A charming bowl designed by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Bowl features an emerald green body with a yellowish/gold rim. A very ...

Beautiful patina on this antique offering bowl from Sumatra. We only source the best. Finished with a natural oil revealing the unique wood grain. Full dimensions; 11.5" diameter x ...

Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s A rare art glass bowl, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1950s. Mold-blown, crystal-clear gla...

Vintage Mid-Century brass sculpture, attributed to Carl Auböck. These were designed for Illums Bolighus, this one is marked, DENMARK, some are marked, Illums Bolighus. In as-found o...