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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Himalaya Bowl Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Himalaya Bowl Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Perhaps no greater ascent - physically or spiritually - is imagined than in the Himalayan range. These revered mountains are place...
Brass
Evil Eye Bowl Small in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Evil Eye Bowl Small in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal The collection reimagines a protective totem for your home; negative energy knows it is not welcome here....
Brass
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Large Tiffany Elsa Peretti Cobalt Blue Thumbprint Glass Bowl
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Tiffany & Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Italian vintage cobalt blue thumbprint glass bowl, designed and signed by Elsa Peretti For Tiffany. Impressive piece that we see sitting on a dining, hall or coffee table.
Art Glass
Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, White and Pearl by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our oval 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 kitchen counter or ...
Resin
$1,050 / item
Saffron Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans prized them for their fragra...
Brass
Bowl Vase Vessel Centerpiece Imperial Green Marble Handmade Italy Collectible
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Imperial Green marble. Polished finishing. Dimensions: Small L 35 x W 17 x H 8 cm. Also available:...
Marble
Emilia Castillo Silver Toucan & Tree of Life Bowl, Taxco Mexico, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular large porcelain bowl with pure silver inlay by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, crafted in Taxco, Mexico during the 1980s. This whimsical “Tree of Life” mot...
Silver
Bubble Bowl in Clear and Marbled Aqua Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in clear resin with aqua marbled texture. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. De...
Resin
Bubble Bowl in Light Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in marbled light pink 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 Pao...
Resin
$383 / item
Onyx Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Onyx NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious onyx stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless beauty and sophis...
Marble
$383 / item
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...
Marble
Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, White and Pearl by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our oval 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 kitchen counter or ...
Resin
$383 / item
Pink Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite pink marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious pink marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless bea...
Travertine
$344 / item
Black Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Black Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Black Marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless b...
Marble
$560 / item
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
$302 / item
White Lilac Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite White Lilac NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious White Lilac Marble stone, this stunning b...
Marble
$561 / item
Travertine Cat or Dog Bowl Set
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
$390 / item
Silver Travertine Eclipse Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. This silver travertine Eclipse Bowl is stunni...
Travertine
$326 / item
Travertine Eclipse Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. This beige Travertine Eclipse Bowl is stunnin...
Travertine
$223Sale Price / item|20% Off
Travertine Cylinder Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...
Travertine
$302 / item
Travertine Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, esthetic and timeless are words that can be used to describe the elegant and modern travertine NARROW bowl. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are ...
Travertine
$320 / item
Silver Travertine Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite silver travertine NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious travertine natural stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to...
Travertine
$1,050 / item
Glory Lily Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, it isn’t your typical delicate flower, holding medicinal properties to cu...
Brass
Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, Beige and Pearl by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our oval 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 kitchen counter or ...
Resin
Vista Bowl Medium in Brass and Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Vista Bowl Medium in Brass and Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal Crafted from cast brass and adorned with semi-precious stones, this collection pays homage to the diverse hu...
Brass
$390 / item
Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. This beige Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL is stun...
Travertine
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 ...
Resin
$383 / item
Rosso Levanto Eclipse Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our exquisite Rosso Levanto ECLIPSE marble bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. This marble bowl is stunning with its timeless esthetic ...
Marble
Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Sculpture White Calacatta Marble Handmade
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
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...
Marble
$344 / item
Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...
Travertine
Postmodern Memphis Style Centerpiece Bowl in Pink and Black Glazed Ceramic, 1980
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking postmodern centerpiece in the spirit of Ettore Sottsass and the Memphis movement, where geometry, color, and balance converge into a bold sculptural statement. The compos...
Ceramic
Emilia Castillo Porcelain & Pure Silver Lizard Bowl, Taxco Mexico, Signed 1996
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional vintage decorative bowl was designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico by renowned artist Emilia Castillo, one of the most celebrated figures in late-20th-century Me...
Silver
2000s Studio Art Maple Bowl Sculptural Turned Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Studio Art Maple Bowl Turned Wood Signed initials at bottom 3.5 h x 9 w x 8.38 d Preowned vintage Refer to images for condition
Maple
Robert Maxwell decorated Pottery/ Earthgender Studio bowl with" V "cuts signed .
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed R Maxwell , pottery bowl with decorations, not an ashtray . V cuts decorated and glazes . This is an studio bowl, probable made in crease , studio .Signed and inventory number .
Pottery
1993 Georg Jensen Denmark Sculptural Stainless Please Pass Me Dish
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...
Stainless Steel
Modern Metals Centerpiece Bowl or Catchall Designer E Cabello, 1960s, Mexico
By Los Castillos, E. Cabello 1
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco Modern style mixed metals bowl with geometric design by designer E. Cabello, circa 1960s, Mexico. Great as a standalone centerpie...
Brass, Copper, Metal
$484 / item
Silver Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. This Silver Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL is stunning with its timeless esthetic in nat...
Travertine
Lalique Signed Large Centre Piece, France, circa 1940
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal bowl made and signed by Lalique. This rare Lalique centerpiece is decorated with daisy's. This round shaped centerpiece bowl has understated e...
Art Glass
Contemporary Green Marble Bowl on Brass-Cladded Base -Ralph Lauren-.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Contemporary Green Marble Bowl on Brass-Cladded Base -Ralph Lauren-. This bowl is made of solid Italian verde antico marble with a brass-cladded bas...
Marble, Brass
$5,475 / item
Caravan Bronze Vessel in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Caravan Bronze Vessel in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Drawing from the many silhouettes of Indian vessels—matkas, lotas, urns—the forms are abstracted, transforming objects once made...
Brass
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...
Ceramic, Eggshell
Paper Bowl 1, Made of Crumpled Brass Sheet, Handcrafted and Formed in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
The Paper Series embodies the idea of crumpling paper set in time. The materiality of the brass is utilized by the intricate folds and bends that not on...
Brass
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 ...
Art Glass
Hand Blown Murano Bowl Battuto in Emerald Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The captivating allure of this Murano bowl lies in its masterful application of the Battuto technique, a traditional Venetian method of glassmaking that creates a unique interplay of...
Murano Glass
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 .
Pottery
$219Sale Price|20% Off
Small Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Inclusions, Archimede Seguso, Italy
Located in Glasgow, GB
A decorative freeform shaped Murano glass bowl by Archimede Seguso, hand-crafted in Italy during the 1980s. The small bowl is crafted from clear Murano glass infused with suspended g...
Gold Leaf
Emilia Castillo Sterling Silver Bowl with Semiprecious Stone Inlay, Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and collectible sterling silver bowl by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, featuring a hammered surface and inlaid semiprecious stones in a circular formation along...
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
$1,450 / item
Ribera Handmade Large Centerpiece Bowl - Stoneware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful large centerpiece bowl crafted from stoneware clay. Inspired by the vibrant marine life of the reef and the soft motion of ocean waves, this extra large fruit bowl showcases a distinctive blend of artistry and nature, capturing the tranquil beauty of the sea. Each centerpiece bowl is wheel-thrown and hand-glazed in our studio, featuring a soft, white matte finish that beautifully enhances the organic textures of the clay. The glaze has been specially formulated for this collection, reflecting the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into each piece. Ideal for keeping your weekly fruits out on the counter or as a striking standalone accent, this white centerpiece bowl...
Ceramic, Clay, 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...
Blown Glass
21st Century Karim Rashid Knight Vase Murano Glass Red and Black
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Knight vase Murano glass various colors. Color stands out in the Knight vase designed by Karim Rashid, displaying its playful un...
Murano Glass
$429Sale Price|20% Off
Art Glass Bowl by Milan Metelak, circa 1980
Located in Praha, CZ
Art glass bowl by Milan Metelak, Czechoslovakia, circa 1980. Perfect condition without any defect.
Glass
Daum France Pate de Verre and Crystal Bowl Catchall Ashtray, circa 1970
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum France designed this stunning crystal ashtray, catchall, or decorative bowl. The piece was crafted in France circa 1970. The mouth-blown, transparent crystal design features a h...
Crystal
$192Sale Price / item|23% Off
Talayot Black Marble Carved Small Bowl
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Small bowl with spinning effect 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...
Marble
Emilia Castillo Signed Porcelain and Pure Silver Bowl, Taxco, Mexico, 1995
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and richly detailed porcelain and pure silver bowl designed and handcrafted by Emilia Castillo in Taxco, Mexico, dated 1995 and marked “Emilia Castillo, Plata Pura, Mexico, M...
Silver
Sculptural Bowl or Centerpiece in Travertine
Located in Meer, VAN
Sculptural Bowl or Centerpiece in Travertine. Carved from travertine, this sculptural bowl features a wide, softly curved rim that transitions gently into an asymmetrically placed ...
Travertine
Under The Banyan Bowl Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Bowl Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, believed to hold the divine powe...
Brass
$362 / item
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 ...
Marble
Forged Bowl Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Forged Bowl Large in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal From grit and flame, raw metal is reborn, each piece shaped by the ancient art of forging—a process that requires both brute force a...
Brass
$12,578 / item
No. 5 Leather Bowl by WÈI CRAFT
Located in Geneve, CH
No. 5 Leather Bowl by WÈI CRAFT Dimensions: Ø 19,2 x H 10 cm Exterior Materials: Full-Grain Vachetta Vegetable-Tanned Leather, Tuscany, Italy Interior Materials: Vegetable-Tanned Vac...
Leather, Cotton
$468Sale Price / set|20% Off
Armani Casa Set of 3 Ginger Bowls Oval Metal
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Set of 3 stackable Armani Casa ginger metal bowls. Gloss finish outside and matte inside. Elegant Armani casa design.
Metal