Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Orange Glass Bowl Lino Tagliapietria, Effetre International, Murano, Italy, 1991

$1,990

Orange Glass Bowl Lino Tagliapietria, Effetre International, Murano, Italy, 1991

By Effetre International Company, Lino Tagliapietra

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A beautiful light orange Italian glass bowl designed by Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre International, Murano, 1991. This hand blown glass object is unique and a one-of-a-kind piece. ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Pottery Bowls by Brigitte Andrzejak, 1960s

$984 / set

Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Pottery Bowls by Brigitte Andrzejak, 1960s

By Brigitte Andrzejak

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowls by Brigitte Andrzejak, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Official pro...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Tripod Candleholder Bowl Frank Keramik

$470

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Tripod Candleholder Bowl Frank Keramik

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Orange Tripod Candleholder or Bowl from Frank Keramik, 1960s

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Decorative bowls by Herbert Krenchel for Krenit, Denmark, 1954

$1,029 / set

Set of Decorative bowls by Herbert Krenchel for Krenit, Denmark, 1954

By Herbert Krenchel

Located in Den Haag, NL

Set of decorative bowls by Herbert Krenchel for Krenit, Denmark, 1954 Measure: largest red 25cm diameter height 4cm Middle yellow 20 cm diameter 3.5cm height smallest turquoise ...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Enamel

Vintage French Ceramic Tureen by Roger Capron, 'circa 1960s'

$603Sale Price|37% Off

Vintage French Ceramic Tureen by Roger Capron, 'circa 1960s'

By Roger Capron

Located in London, GB

Vintage French ceramic tureen by Roger Capron (circa 1960s). A luscious creamy white base with subtle grey-blue hues in the repeating décor patte...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Hana Machovska Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Bowl, Czech, 1960

$587

Hana Machovska Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Bowl, Czech, 1960

By Mstisov, Murano 5, Hana Machovska, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Spectacularly beautiful midcentury modern handblown smooth, wavy, asymmetrical art glass bowl in heavy, solid glass by Czech designer Hana Machovska for Mstisov. Yellow, peach, green...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Mid Century Vintage Decorative Porcelain Plate, Couple, Poland, 1960s

$141

Mid Century Vintage Decorative Porcelain Plate, Couple, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative plate from Poland. Produced in 1960s. Every plate is hand painted. Plates are in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for ever...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Mid-Century Danish Pottery Bowl by Helge Bjufstrøm for Michael Andersen, 1960s

$738

Mid-Century Danish Pottery Bowl by Helge Bjufstrøm for Michael Andersen, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Helge Bjufstrøm for Michael Andersen Keramik, Bornholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attri...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Florence' Melamine Bowl by Irving Harper for George Nelson associates, 1950s

$155

Florence' Melamine Bowl by Irving Harper for George Nelson associates, 1950s

By George Nelson, Irving Harper

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A molded sea foam blue melamine bowl in the Florence pattern from the Prolon series designed for George Nelson and Associates.

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Plastic

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Teak Nut Bowl by Carl Auböck Austria 1950s

$2,882

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Teak Nut Bowl by Carl Auböck Austria 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in München, BY

Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern nut bowl by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, Austria, 1950s. Executed in solid teak wood and brass handle upholstered in leather. Dimension...

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Brass

Murano Barbini Gold Flecks White Bubbles Italian Art Glass Martini Compote Bowl

$487Sale Price / item|25% Off

Murano Barbini Gold Flecks White Bubbles Italian Art Glass Martini Compote Bowl

By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Priced per item (2 available as shown). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass pedestal compote bowl. Documented to designer...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1960s

$369

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1960s

By Einar Johansen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Goodwood Benjamin Medwin Salad Bowl Set 7pc

$95

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Goodwood Benjamin Medwin Salad Bowl Set 7pc

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Wood Goodwood & Benjamin and Medwin Round Salad Bowl Serving Set - 7 pcs. Set includes (6) salad bowls and (1) serving bowl. Circa La...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Teak

Tiffany Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Monteith Bowl

$4,800

Tiffany Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Monteith Bowl

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Modern sterling silver monteith bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1970. Curved sides and reeded curvilinear rim; raised and spread foot. Stylish for serving and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Mit Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s

$431

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Mit Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Mit Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark, Official proof of...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Midcentury Decorative Ceramic Bowl by Albert Thiry, circa 1960s

$617

Midcentury Decorative Ceramic Bowl by Albert Thiry, circa 1960s

By Albert Thiry

Located in London, GB

Midcentury decorative ceramic bowl (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry (1932-2009). A Classic Thiry design and decoration scheme, this bowl's base co...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Pottery Bowl with Handle by Zoltan Kiss Keramik, 1960s

$615

Mid-Century Modern Pottery Bowl with Handle by Zoltan Kiss Keramik, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl with Handle by Zoltan Kiss Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. This piece has an attribution mark. Addition...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Eight Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bowls, 1960s

$587 / set

Set of Eight Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bowls, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Wooden Bowls, 1960s, Set of 8, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item Type:...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Wood

Mid-century Wooden Leaf Centrepiece

$1,223Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-century Wooden Leaf Centrepiece

Located in Milano, IT

Rare solid wood centrepiece designed and produced in the 1950s in Italy. The bowl is made of very elegant polished wood and has a rectangular shape re...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Blue Ceramic Bowl by Søholm Stentøj, 1960s

$365

Mid-Century Modern Blue Ceramic Bowl by Søholm Stentøj, 1960s

By Søholm Stentøj

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Bowl from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Black and Brown Design Set of 6 Ceramic Coffee Mugs or Bowls by Pierre Digan

$882

Black and Brown Design Set of 6 Ceramic Coffee Mugs or Bowls by Pierre Digan

By Pierre Digan

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Pierre Digan Realised circa 1970 Set of 6 ceramics mugs or coffee cup by French designer Original perfect condition Black ceramic glaze color Measures: Height : 6 cm ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Ejnar Keramik Bornholm, 1960s

$246

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Ejnar Keramik Bornholm, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Ejnar Keramik Bornholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Official proof of...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Ernst Henriksen Teak Bowl, circa 1950s

$1,250

Ernst Henriksen Teak Bowl, circa 1950s

By Ernst Henriksen

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A beautiful teak bowl, by Ernst Henriksen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Great patina and warm tone.

Category

1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Salad Bowl in Mahogany and Sterling Silver.

$3,500

Midcentury Salad Bowl in Mahogany and Sterling Silver.

Located in Lejre, DK

Salad bowl in mahogany and sterling silver, designed and made in Denmark. Great condition

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Scandinavian Set of Six Teak Bowls, 1960s

$2,118 / set

Rare Scandinavian Set of Six Teak Bowls, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Rare Scandinavian set of six teak bowls, 1960s. The small bowls height 9cm, diameter 14.5cm. The large bowls height 13cm, diameter 24.5cm.

Category

1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Teak

Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Fruit Plate, Italy, 1960s

$328

Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Fruit Plate, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative transparent crystal glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one uniq...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Jette Andersen Keramik, 1960s

$492

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Jette Andersen Keramik, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Jette Andersen Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalog...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Sejer Keramik, 1960s

$615

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Sejer Keramik, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Sejer Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: M...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s

$615

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s

By Steuler

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Mater...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s

$431

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materia...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Frank Keramik, 1960s

$308

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Frank Keramik, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Frank Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Pine Bowl from Karl Holmberg AB, Sweden, 1960s

$411

Mid-Century Pine Bowl from Karl Holmberg AB, Sweden, 1960s

By Karl Holmberg

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Pine Bowl from Karl Holmberg AB, Sweden, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Wood Style...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bowl from Denmark, Vintage Design, 1960s

$235

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bowl from Denmark, Vintage Design, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Teak Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Teak Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origi...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Teak

Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Cabaret Glass Bowls with Teak Tray, 1960s

$469 / set

Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Cabaret Glass Bowls with Teak Tray, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Cabaret Glass Bowls from Holmegaard with Teak Tray from Illums Bolighus, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribut...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass, Teak

Large Black and Green 'Krenit' Bowl by Herbert Krenchel for Torben Ørskov & Co

$376

Large Black and Green 'Krenit' Bowl by Herbert Krenchel for Torben Ørskov & Co

By Torben Orskov, Herbert Krenchel

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This 'Krenit' bowl was designed by mechanical engineer Herbert Krenchel and his good friend Torben Ørskov who put them in production in 1953. They had realised that Americans ate a l...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Bowl, 1960s

$821

Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Bowl, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic S...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Minimalist Ceramic Fruit Bowl, 1960s

$587

Mid-Century Minimalist Ceramic Fruit Bowl, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Minimalist Ceramic Fruit Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern,...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mortar and Pestle in Solid Grey Granite

$540

Mortar and Pestle in Solid Grey Granite

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Solid mortar and pestle made in solid grey granite.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Granite

Danish Modern Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

$275

Danish Modern Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice Danish modern staved teak tapered bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The bowl is 11.5"D x 4.5"H and in very good condition. Signed on the underside. #3875

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Teak

American Modern Oval Bowl by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery

$210

American Modern Oval Bowl by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery

By Steubenville, Russel Wright

Located in Philadelphia, PA

American Modern Oval Bowl by Russell Wright for Steubenville Pottery Company. Marked on underside.

Category

1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 7 Mid-Century Wooden Bowls, 1960s

$528 / set

Set of 7 Mid-Century Wooden Bowls, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Wooden Bowls, 1960s, Set of 7, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item Type:...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Wood

Vintage White and Blue Decorative Murano Glass Mini Vase, Italy, 1960s

$70

Vintage White and Blue Decorative Murano Glass Mini Vase, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative white and blue murano glass vase from Italy. Vase is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one uniq...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Murano Glass

1960s hyalyn Porcelain Briard Bisque Nesting Cornucopia Servers, set/3

$475 / set

1960s hyalyn Porcelain Briard Bisque Nesting Cornucopia Servers, set/3

By Hyalyn

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In the Cornucopia pattern, a set of three oval nesting servers designed by Georges Briard for hyalyn Porcelain, circa early 1960s. The Cornucopia pattern is part of Briard’s Midas ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Large Cenedese Venetian Italian Murano Glass Blue Spirali Bowl or Serving Dish

$2,941

Large Cenedese Venetian Italian Murano Glass Blue Spirali Bowl or Serving Dish

By Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Large vintage midcentury Italian, Venetian Murano spirali glass serving bowl or dipping dish designed by Cenedese, circa 1970-1990. Possibly designed by Antonio da Ros (1936-2012). Wonderful translucent clear glass with a light blue spiral...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Arabia of Finland Emilia Pattern Serving Dishes

$350 / set

Pair of Arabia of Finland Emilia Pattern Serving Dishes

By Arabia of Finland

Located in Riverdale, NY

Pair of charming serving dishes by Arabia of Finland. One is a rectangular platter Emilia Pattern Tea Party, the other being Emilia, Apple Picking With Happy Flowers circa 1950's. La...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Vintage Fishes Decorative Porcelain Plate, Bavaria, Germany, 1970s

$315

Mid Century Vintage Fishes Decorative Porcelain Plate, Bavaria, Germany, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative Fishes plate from Germany. Produced in 1970s. Every plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece fo...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s

$141

Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative transparent crystal glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one uniq...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Midcentury Vintage Black Swan Bowl Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s

$140

Midcentury Vintage Black Swan Bowl Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful decorative blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique piece ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Spaniel Dog and Flowers Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s

$141

Vintage Spaniel Dog and Flowers Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative Spaniel Dogs plate from Bavaria, Germany. Produced in 1970s. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Bea...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Porcelain

Amber Pattern Pressed Glass Gold Rim Bowls / Dessert Serving Set

$1,291 / set

Amber Pattern Pressed Glass Gold Rim Bowls / Dessert Serving Set

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful set of Iridiscent amber and clear pressed pattern glass gold rim bowls. Spain, 1960-1970. Six small bowls and a large centerpiece bowl. The whole set has a pressed ball an...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Eva Zeisel for Hallcraft Porcelain Gravy Bowls

$100Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Eva Zeisel for Hallcraft Porcelain Gravy Bowls

By Eva Zeisel

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful design and prints, by Eva Zeisel for Hallcraft porcelain bowls can be sold separate buyer can buy 1,2 or 3 great conditions no chips or cracks.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Three 1950s Art Deco Serving Bowls Designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

$1,409 / set

Three 1950s Art Deco Serving Bowls Designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni

By Gio Ponti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Three serving bowl designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Fratelli Calderoni in the Fifties. They have been especially made for hotel use, they are marked on the bottom. They have...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Alpaca

Rookwood Mid Century 1949 XLIX Divided Compote Bowl Dish 7024 6.5"

$1,850

Rookwood Mid Century 1949 XLIX Divided Compote Bowl Dish 7024 6.5"

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare mid century Rookwood bowl or compote featuring a divided turquoise interior with grey brown drip glaze body. Circa XLIX 1949, Shape 7024, size A. Dimensions: 6.5" x 3" (Diamet...

Category

1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Fruit or Cake Plate, Italy, 1960s

$175

Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Fruit or Cake Plate, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative transparent crystal glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one uniq...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Vintage Light Blue Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s

$141

Vintage Light Blue Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful decorative light blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Unique pie...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Three Hand-Wrought Sterling Silver Scallop Form Bowls Signed by Missiaglia

$4,475 / set

Three Hand-Wrought Sterling Silver Scallop Form Bowls Signed by Missiaglia

Located in New York, NY

Established in Venice in 1846, Missiaglia is one of the world's premier makers of the finest jewelry objects, as well as a select number of bespoke sterling silver tabletop accessori...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wood Bowl Old Patina circa 1960 Scandinavian

$331

Wood Bowl Old Patina circa 1960 Scandinavian

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Wood, enameled; Made in Scandinavian circa 1960. With beige marquetry inlaids.

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold Fleck Plates

$1,875 / set

Set of 6 Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold Fleck Plates

By Schiavon

Located in New York, NY

This rare and stunning Set of 6 Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold Flecked Glass Plates are Signed Schiavon and originate from Italy, Circa 1960. Feat...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Gold

Mid Century Vintage Flowers Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s

$105

Mid Century Vintage Flowers Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Decorative Flowers plate from Bavaria, Germany. Produced in 1970s. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Large Henning Koppel Teak Wood Bowl

$2,800

Large Henning Koppel Teak Wood Bowl

By Henning Koppel

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A large bowl in teak by Henning Koppel. Made in Denmark, retailed by George Jensen, includes original box when purchased, circa 1960s

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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