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Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Vintage Wedgewood 8" Round Imperial Black Basalt Footed Bowl
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning footed bowl from Wedgwood, crafted in England, dating back to the 1960s. Wedgwood stands as a pillar in the British ceramics industry, having...
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1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Russian Ormolu & Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Atrib to Imperial Glass Works
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Russian Ormolu and Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Attributed to Imperial Russian Glass Works St. Petersburg Imperial Glass Factory, Mid to late 19th Century A stunning example of...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Ormolu

Vintage Interiors by Wedgwood Rose Midnight 5.5” Bowl
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Delve into the world of classic English elegance with this exquisite vintage Wedgwood Rose Midnight Bowl. This remarkable piece is a true embodiment of ...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

French Pair of Tazza Cobra Detail
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
French Pair of Tazza Cobra Detail. Gorgeous detailing, see photos.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porphyry, Bronze

Italian 19th Century Green Marble Pedestal Bowl.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Italian 19th Century Green Marble Pedestal Bowl. Neoclassical style marble tazza centerpiece from Florence, Italy. The marble bowls were an attractive souvenir for travelers on thei...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Marble

19th C English Neoclassical Sterling & Cut Glass Centerpiece/Tazza by S. Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C English Sterling Greco-Roman & Cut Glass Centerpiece/Tazza by S. Smith Hallmarked numerous times for London, 1866 by Stephen Smith Known as important nineteenth-century London...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Neoclassical French Style Patinated Bronze & Crackle Glaze Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical French Style Patinated Bronze & Crackle Glaze Centerpiece Later 20th century A substantial centerpiece beautifully cast in patinated bronze, the graceful form with a pierced white crackel glazed body, raised on oval scalloped...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Antique German Neoclassical Silver Covered Urn
Located in New York, NY
German Neoclassical silver urn, 18th century. Oval tapering bowl on raised and stepped foot. Cover domed with vasiform finial. Chased imbricated le...
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18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Silver

Wedgwood Light Blue Dancing Hours Neoclassical Jasperware Bowls, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
1970 Wedgwood jasperware footed bowl. Light blue jasperware with all-over white neoclassical motif. Signed on the underside.
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Capodimonte Porcelain Potpourri Covered Bowl - Gladiators, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C Capodimonte Porcelain Potpourri Covered Bowl - Gladiators. This lovely covered bowl is very unusual and features a crown form reticulated lid and ...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Signed Moser Amethyst Footed Bowl with Oroplastique Decorative Frieze, c1920
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Signed Moser Amethyst Footed Bowl with Oroplastique Decorative Frieze, c1920 Czechoslovakia as we knew it - prior to recent partition - was formed after the breakup of the Austr...
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20th Century Czech Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Pearlware Open Sugar Bowl
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An early 19th century strap handled pearlware open sugar bowl with neo-classical designs applied quite simply by hand. Hairline.
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Australian Bicentenary Bowl, Wedgwood, circa 1988. Number 10 of 50 Made
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
In Royal Blue dip; a colour normally reserved for Coronation commemoratives. One of only fifty made; made to mark the bicentenary of the found...
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1980s English Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Reticulated Gold Gilt Porcelain Lion Paw Footed Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain lion paw footed basket compote Circa late 20th century Measures: 10"W x 10"D x 4.25"H Excellen...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Waste Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain waste bowl. By Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820. With painted enamel topographical scenes, ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Regency Reticulated Porcelain Basket Compote
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain basket compote Circa mid 20th century Measures: 9"W x 6.5"D x 7.5"H E...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Reticulated Gold Gilt Greek Key Porcelain Basket Compote
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain basket compote with Greek Key detail Circa mid 20th century Measures: 9"W x ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Silver Ceremony Cup or Vase, Spain, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bernegal or trembling with handles. Silver. Spain, 18th century. Avocado shaker in its color with a circular base, without base or foot, and a hemispherical body that is wider at the top, which has two handles on the sides. These present two facing C's of different sizes (the largest on top) or in the shape of that, and a decoration based on silver pearls and a bird perched on the upper part (both of the piece located facing the center). In Spanish silverware...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Silver

Neoclassical Lidded Bowl with Ram's Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical grand tour style gilt metal lidded bowl featuring ram's heads and dolphin feet Circa early 20th century Measures: 6.25" W x 6...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Vintage Handmade solid Bronze Bowl Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Beautiful heavy handmade sandcast bowl in solid bronze from the 1970s. Perfect for fruit, snacks and sweets.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Wonderful French Empire Ormolu Bronze Sphinx Oval Cut Crystal Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Baccarat style centerpiece with cut crystal central bowl supported on bronze basket stamped Baccarat France And Flanked by two female Sphinx...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Georg Jensen USA American Neoclassical Sterling Silver Footed Bowl
Located in New York, NY
American Neoclassical sterling silver bowl. Retailed by Georg Jensen USA in New York. Curved sides and raised round foot mounted to square base. Beadi...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Maitland-Smith Neoclassic Garden Centrepiece, Provenance Celine Dion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maitland-Smith neoclassic garden centrepiece, Provenance Celine Dion, blackened bronze pierced oval centrepiece, with an interior circumference of 20" x 15...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Alabaster and Bronze Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding centerpiece or footed bowl in carved alabaster and bronze. France, 1930s. This carved alabaster centerpiece bowl stands up on a bro...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Alabaster, Bronze

Tessellated Marble Tazza by Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A large Tazza in pink and cream tessellated marble by Maitland Smith USA. The circular socle plinth supporting the bowl with an undulating rim. A large Ta...
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Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Vintage Brass Mounted Murano Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Murano center bowl with brass handles. some pitting and loss to the brass. Lots of gold flakes/dust within the glass.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Silver small brazier. Spain, 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Gallon chofeta. Silver, Wood. XIX century. Oval chofeta with turned wood handles made in silver in its color that has a chevron or avenerado finish, as well as legs finished in a sphere with a claw. The lines and decorative elements of this piece are common in European art of the 19th century...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Silver, Other

Collection of Five 19th C Spongeware Mixing Pottery Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Five 19th C Spongeware Mixing Bowls. This fine collection of blue spongeware pottery bowls are in good condition and sold as a group.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. By Coors USA.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Wood, Porcelain

19th C Spongeware Slop Bucket with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Spongeware slop bucket with lid.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

French Large Twin Handled Bronze Tazza with Classical Masks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive antique French (or possibly Italian Grand Tour) twin handled bronze tazza or shallow bowl decorated with masks dating from the 19th century. The large rounded ...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Large Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Center Bowl, Cherubs Scene in Relief, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized Italian Capodimonte center bowl offers cherub garden scenes in relief with gilt highlights throughout, 20th century Measures - 3.75''H X 16.75''W X 16.75''D.   Catalogu...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

19th C Meissen Fruit & Flower Motif Ormolu Mounted Tazza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C Meissen Fruit & Flower Motif Ormolu Mounted Tazza, The Meissen porcelain (possibly late 18th century) finely decorated with various fruits, nuts, ...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Ormolu

Italian Neo-Classical Grand Tour Style Ram’s Head Stirrup Cup
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian neo-classical Grand Tour ram’s head form stirrup cup. The composition is pottery with an almost bisque-like finish.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Pottery

Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze & Crystal Tazzas or Pedestal Bowls
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique tazzas are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Neoclassical style. The tops are done in a clear cu...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful French Bronze Diamond Cut Crystal Bronze Oval Centerpiece Swan Handles
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical gilt bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece  with swan handles in the manner of Baccarat, circa 1940s.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Crystal Clear Bohemia Glass Bowl, Poland
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Free-blown clear crystal glass small bowl, spike rim freeform crystal. Crystal bowl in a swirled rib design with five ribbed points. Could be used as a vide poche or decorative shelf accessories...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu-mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat. The almost identical one is also available AC851.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Rosso Antico Marble and Gilt Bronze Potpourri Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of rosso antico marble and gilt bronze potpourri vases epitomize opulent artistry. A popular material for sculpture in ancient ...
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18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Stone, Marble, Bronze

Antique Dresden Porcelain Reticulated Fruit Basket and Stand by Adolf Hamann
By Dresden Porcelain, Adolf Hamann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate and intricately worked antique Dresden Porcelain Fruit Basket and Underplate. The form is rare and a technical tour de force. Few of ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Pale Blue Jasperware Bowl, Wedgwood, circa 1790
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
In solid slate blue jasper, with inlaid foot; decorated with numerous reliefs typical of the period. Engine turned decoration and lapidary polished interior. Exhibited: Wedgwood, Ma...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Elegant Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Jardiniere from France, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
At just over two feet long, this gilt bronze jardiniere was produced in France, circa 1850, at the end of the Neoclassical period. Neoclassical ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Brass, Bronze

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Historistic Sugar Bowl with Gilded Cover and Cut Glass, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic sugar bowl with gilded cover and cut glass, circa 1890s Original condition.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Brass

Porcelain and Brass Compote with Seahorses
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Sea inspired compote with a white glazed porcelain bowl decorated with brass seashells and seahorses supported by a brass coral stem on a base with porcelain seashells and brass shel...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Brass

1840s Antique American Engraved Lead Blown Glass Footed Compote
Located in Stamford, CT
1840s antique American glass footed compote or bowl. Free form blown clear glass. All-over engraved acorn and oak leaf motif. No makers mark.
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1840s American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass

Lodi Faience Plate, circa 1770
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Painted with a bird perched on flo...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Maiolica

Centerpiece 'Atlantes' Bronze, Marble and Glass
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Centerpiece (Atlantes) bronze, marble and glass materials: portore marble, gilt bronze and glass Origin Italy circa 1930 neoclassical perfect condi...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Set of Three Early 19th Century Wedgwood Creamware Pattern No. 892 Serving Bowls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare group of wedgwood creamware bowls. In the neoclassical pattern no. 892 with a cobalt blue and gold border. Diameters: just under 9 in., just over 8 3/4 in., and just ove...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Creamware

19th Century French Centrepiece
Located in London, GB
An elegant 19th century Paris porcelain centrepiece, the hand-decorated bowl resting on four gilded dolphin heads with curled tails. The rococo shaped rim is adorned with gilded swan...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Pair of Italian Grand-Tour Neoclassical Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Covered Bowls
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and finely hand-carved pair of grand-tour period neoclassical style Carrara marble covered bowls/centerpieces. Each piece is of oval form with...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Empress Joséphine Bonaparte Porcelain Floral Pink Serving Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful round figural and floral motif serving dish of Joséphine Bonaparte by famed porcelain maker PM & M Bavaria, Germany. Round in form, the d...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Gold

American Vintage Heavy Hand Molded Crystal Glass Clear Art Glass Bowl Fostoria
Located in Miami, FL
American Mid-Century Modern hand molded crystal glass clear bowl by Fostoria. Can be used as a bowl, centerpiece or to serve your favourite candy. Makers Mark under the bowl.
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Antique Gorham American Classical Sterling Silver Compote
Located in New York, NY
American Classical sterling silver compote. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1876. Bellied bowl with leaf-mounted c-scroll side handles and knopped stem flowing into round and raised ...
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1870s American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Large Antique Meissen Porcelain Topographical Footed Bowls or Tazzas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and wonderful pair of antique Meissen porcelain topographical tazzas or footed bowls. Each bowl has a central hand-painted scene, a wide band of gilding to the rim, and beadi...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Pair of Small White Dolphin Bowls
Located in New York, NY
Pair of small white dolphin bowls. Pair of antique Italian creamware miniature monteith bowls / bud vases supported on tripod dolphin legs on conforming stepped circular base; Giusti...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Sterling Silver Repoussé Bowl by Bailey, Banks and Biddle-9.5" Diameter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very attractive Bailey, Banks & Biddle sterling silver 9.5" diameter bowl with a wavy edge. The body of the bowl has fine repousse. On the bottom it is clearly marked Bailey Banks & ...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Dessert Dish, Worcester, circa 1770
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A dessert dish, in the shape of a shell, and decorated in the Sevres manner.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Neoclassical decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical decorative bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Capodimonte, Maitland Smith, and Meissen Porcelain. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $115 and tops out at $24,500 while the average work can sell for $1,250.

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