Turned Bowls
20th Century French Serving Bowls
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Serving Bowls
Cherry
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Serving Bowls
Cherry
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Teak
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Bowls
Glass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Cherry
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Serving Bowls
Mahogany
20th Century English Post-Modern Decorative Bowls
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century English Serving Bowls
Elm
Early 20th Century French Serving Bowls
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serving Bowls
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Serving Bowls
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Serving Bowls
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Teak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Glass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Serving Bowls
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bowls and Baskets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Stone, Quartz
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Serving Bowls
Steel
Vintage 1970s Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Serving Bowls
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Porcelain
2010s American Organic Modern Serving Bowls
Walnut
2010s American Organic Modern Serving Bowls
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Ceramic
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Serving Bowls
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century Northern Irish George III Serving Bowls
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Brass, Silver
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century North American Edwardian Serving Bowls
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Serving Bowls
Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
2010s American American Craftsman Decorative Bowls
Oak
2010s American American Craftsman Serving Bowls
Walnut
2010s American American Craftsman Serving Bowls
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Serving Bowls
Teak
20th Century American Serving Bowls
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Teak
2010s American Post-Modern Serving Bowls
Granite, Marble
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Teak
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Finding the Right Serving Bowls for You
Vintage, new and antique serving bowls are popular with collectors as well as cooks. While some serving bowls are merely decorative items, others are both eye-catching and functional.
The design and material of a bowl will vary depending on the period and location where it was made. Antique Chinese serving bowls are often exquisitely painted and made from fine porcelain. Colonial American wooden bowls are practical and elegant, able to hold brightly colored fruit or act as a serving dish at a family meal.
Along with wood, stone, metal and porcelain, there are also glass serving bowls. The most notable are made from Murano glass, named for the Murano Island in Venice where many of the world’s most famous glass objects have been produced. Glass serving bowls from the 19th through the mid-20th century are especially popular with collectors. Pieces from this era range from simple to ornate, frequently featuring gold or painted embellishments.
The styles of these bowls include art glass, which dates to the mid-19th century, and colorful carnival glass, which was introduced in the early 20th century. Carnival glass serving bowls were more affordable so they were used widely in homes. Depression glass, an iteration of glassware that was inexpensively mass-produced when people didn’t have much money to spend on decor during the 1920s and ’30s, featured bright colors. Milk glass, which had its heyday in the late 19th century, adds a touch of elegance to any table or display.
Antique and vintage serving bowls are desirable for their style, patterns and range of textures they can help introduce to a space. They are also prized for their rich history. Browse antique and vintage serving bowls on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021For bowl turning, you can use any of the best types of wood. But if you desire a more natural look, Maple, Cherry, and Black Walnut are good choices. They are all of the highest grades, with a lovely grain. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage wooden turning bowls.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How long it takes to turn a wood bowl varies. Depending on the size and complexity of the bowl, a woodworker may need 15 minutes to several hours to get the job done. In addition to turning the wood, a craftsman must prepare and dry the wood and sand and finish the piece. The entire crafting process is lengthy, often taking one or more years. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wood bowls.
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