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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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
Modern Metals Centerpiece Bowl or Catchall Designer E Cabello, 1960s, Mexico
By E. Cabello 1, Los Castillos
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
Vintage Murano Teal Emerald Green Glass Square Bowl with Bullecante Bubbles 60's
Located in North Miami, FL
This rich color of teal emerald green Italian murano vintage glass square bowl has lots of bubbles inclusive as the technique called Bullecante. It i...
Blown Glass
Antonio da Ros Asymetric Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl/Dish, Uranium/Blue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful uranium Murano glass bowl designed by Antonio Da Ros.
Glass
Fontana Arte Mirrored Crystal Italian Design, 1960s Ashtray Bowl
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, IT
Fontana Arte 1960s Mirrored crystal Perfect condiction Measure: Diameter 16.5 cm, height 2.5 cm.
Crystal
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Murano glass bowl in the style of Gino Cenedese or Flavio Poli
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese, Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Lugo, IT
Murano glass bowl in the style of Gino Cenedese or Flavio Poli. Transparent glass and ruby red base that for refraction the edges are red. Good condition. Thanks
Murano Glass
American Studio Wafer Thin Turned Wood Bowl in Redwood Burl, 1963
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A thin-walled turned bowl in Redwood burl raised upon a shallow foot and signed to the underside, "Redwood burl, Studio 63, R. Hardin". Original surface.
Wood, Burl
Vintage 1968 Orrefors Graal Glass Bowl by Gunnar Cyren Cobalt Blue Abstract Form
By Orrefors, Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and abstract figure signed Orrefors graal glass bowl is by the noted Swedish designer: Gunnar Cyren. It is from 1968. The colors are spect...
Blown Glass
Ceramic Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Conical bowl with hare's fur glaze in brown and red tones. Model SHX. Signed CHS with Rörstrand studio marking on base.
Ceramic
1960s Red Murano Art Glass Bowl, Handblown Italian Modern Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Murano glass bowl showcases the bold artistry and craftsmanship of Italian glassmaking. Handblown in a vivid, red hue, the bowl features subtle variations in tone and t...
Art Glass
Vintage Hand-Crafted Cut Crystal Ashtray, Star Design, Italy, 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful cut crystal clear glass ashtray decorated with a cut star design. Wonderful fashionable glass multifaceted ashtray or decorative object Heavy clear handcut etched crystal...
Crystal
Vintage Cut Crystal Clear Glass Ashtray Monogrammed
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful cut crystal clear glass ashtray decorated with a monogram design. Heavy crystal shines like a diamond. Wonderful fashionable glass multif...
Crystal
Three Stacking Murano Bowls by Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva for Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Chicago, IL
Three Stacking Murano Bowls by Eleanora Peduzzi for Vistosi; an acclaimed Italian artist and designer known for her iconic creations, including this very one for Vistosi (1960) and t...
Crystal
Gerard Hofmann, French ceramicist, own workshop. Bowl with ox blood glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gerard Hofmann (1917-1965), French ceramicist, own workshop. Bowl with ox blood glaze. Handmade. Circa 1960. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: L 21.0 cm x H 5.0 cm.
Ceramic
Large Freeform Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, France, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large freeform bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in azure shades. France, 1960s. Measures: 45 x 19 cm. In excellent condition. Unclearly stam...
Ceramic
Italian Design, Ceramic Bowl with Motif of Woman, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Italian design, ceramic bowl with motif of woman, 1960s. Indistinct signed, presumably Italian ceramist. Measures: 24 cm. X 12 cm. X 6 cm. high. In perfect condition.
Franco Bastianelli for Studio Laurana, Modernist Bowl in Copper, 1960s-1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Franco Bastianelli for Studio Laurana. Modernist bowl in copper with beautiful enamel work, 1960s-1970s. Measures: 23.5 x 14.5 x 5.5 cm. Signed. In e...
Copper
Large Sascha Brastoff Enamel Charger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large and joyful Sascha Brastoff enamel charger-14" diameter. Could be hung on the wall or placed anywhere.
Enamel
Vallauris, France, two ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes. 1960/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vallauris, France, two ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes. 1960/70s. Signed. In excellent condition. Largest measuring: L 20.0 x W 16.0 x H 8.0 cm.
Ceramic
Murano, Italy. Large bowl in art glass. Clear and green glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Large bowl in art glass. Clear and green glass. Mouth-blown. 1960s/70s. In excellent condition with some minor chips. See photos. Dimensions: L 58.0 cm x D 27.0 cm x H...
Art Glass
Vannes France Mid Century Modern Freeform Art Glass Clear Crystal Bowl
By Art Vannes
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful hand blown sculptural crystal bowl by Art Vannes France. This heavy bowl has a fluid and curved freeform shape. Marked Vannes Cristal on the bottom.
Glass
Murano, Italy. Bowl in red art glass with gold dust. With dots/air bubbles
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Bowl in red art glass with gold dust. Designed with dots/air bubbles. Approximately 1960s/70s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: L 11.5 cm x W 9.0 cm x H 6.5 cm.
Art Glass
Vallauris, France, three ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes. 1960/70s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vallauris, France, three ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes. 1960/70s. Unsigned. In excellent condition. Largest (blue) measuring: D 15.0 x H 5.5 cm.
Ceramic
Alfredo Barbini Rare" Inciso" Murano Glass Bowl/Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice technique of hand carved parallel lines in a thick sasso glass shape with a yellow inside and top and bottom shine polished. Similar sample can b...
Glass
Flavio Poli/Seguso, Murano. Bowl in yellow and red art glass. Unique piece.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Flavio Poli/Seguso, Murano. Bowl in yellow and red art glass. Unique piece. Mouth-blown. From the 1960s/1970s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 29.0 cm x W 13.5 cm x D 9.0 cm.
Art Glass
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl in clear glass. Organic shape. Handmade.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl in clear glass. Organic shape. Handmade. Ca. 1960 Unmarked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 16.0 cm. x W 11.0 cm. x H 6.0 cm.
Art Glass
Murano, Italy, art glass bowl in purple glass. Modernist design.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy, art glass bowl in purple glass. Modernist design. From the 1960s/1970s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 16.0 cm x Height 7.5 cm.
Art Glass
Mid-Century Italian Brass Apple Covered Bowl, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural mid-century Italian bowl designed in the form of an apple, crafted entirely in warm-toned brass. The piece features a beautifully rounded body with a fitted lid, topped ...
Brass
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl. Clear and red glass with air bubbles inside.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl. Clear and red glass with air bubbles inside. Mouth-blown. 1960s/70s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 13.5 cm x Height 5.5 cm.
Art Glass
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl in purple glass. Approx. 1960s/1970
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Art glass bowl in purple glass. Approximately from the 1960s/1970s. In good condition with an internal crack from production. Dimensions: H 4.5 cm x D 10.0 cm.
Art Glass
Vallauris, France, Three Ceramic Bowls in Brightly Colored Glazes
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vallauris, France, three ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes in red and green on a dark base. 1960/70s. Marked. In excellent condition. Largest measurement: D 18.5 x H 6.0 c...
Ceramic
Vallauris, France, Two Ceramic Bowls in Brightly Colored Glazes
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vallauris, France, two ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes in red and orange on a dark brown base. 1960/70s. Marked. In excellent condition. "Stell...
Ceramic
Marcello Fantoni 'B.1915', Italy, Unique Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Marcello Fantoni (b.1915), Italy. Unique bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in shades of green and blue. 1960s. Measures: 23 x 5.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
Ceramic
1960´s Prototype Handblown Blue Glass Ashtray, Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Extremly rare Danish handblown prototype blue glass ashtray - bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard. The circular handblown ashtray feature an extremly rich mixture of almost all variet...
Glass
Small Murano Sommerso Ruby Bowl, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural Murano glass bowl crafted in the Sommerso technique, featuring a rich ruby red interior encased within a smoky gray outer layer. The softly asymmetrical rim and substant...
Blown Glass
Elchinger, France. Two ceramic bowls with light-toned glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Elchinger, France. Two ceramic bowls with light-toned glaze. Hand-decorated. Spiral-shaped decoration. Ca. 1960. Marked. In excellent condition with natural craquelure. Dimensions: D...
Ceramic
Elchinger, France. Ceramic bowl with light-toned glaze. Ca. 1960
Located in København, Copenhagen
Elchinger, France. Ceramic bowl with light-toned glaze. Hand-decorated. Ca. 1960. Marked. In excellent condition with natural craquelure. Dimensions: Diameter 14.0 cm x Height 5.0 cm.
Ceramic
Vallauris, France, Two Ceramic Bowls, 1960s/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vallauris, France, two ceramic bowls with glazes in red/black and red/brown. 1960/70s. Marked. In excellent condition. Red/brown measures: L 11.0 x W 9.5 x H 8.0 cm.
Ceramic
Vallauris, France, two ceramic bowls with yellow and green glazes.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vallauris, France, two ceramic bowls with yellow and green glazes on a black base. 1960/70s. Marked. In excellent condition. Measuring: L 13.5 x W 10.0 x H 5.0 cm.
Ceramic
Vallauris, France, Three Ceramic Bowls in Brightly Colored Glazes
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vallauris, France, three ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes in red, yellow and green on a dark base. 1960/70s. Marked. In excellent condition. Measuring: L 20.0 x W 14.0 x ...
Ceramic
Murano Art Glass Bowl with Blue Stripes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Murano glass bowl featuring a graceful asymmetric form and delicate translucent blue and clear striped pattern. Handblown by Venetian artisans, this piece showcases the fluid...
Art Glass