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Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

MINIMALIST STYLE

A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.

Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)

Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.

Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.

Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
Double Wall Sui Platter in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Wall Sui Platter Black Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a ...
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2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Lacquer

Blue Dots Wide Deep Porcelain Bowl by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
This multi-functional ceramic bowl is perfect for fruits or vegetables as well as for flowers as a wide, deep vase. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-pai...
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2010s North American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Lotuso in Ecru Ceramic
Located in Consuegra, ES
An outstanding piece of ceramic enhanced with the circular accumulation of inlets, creating a shell shape object. Just a decorative bowl.
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Decorative Ceramic Bowl, Carlo Zauli, Italy c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Large ceramic bowl in polychrome glazes, characteristic of the creations of Zauli during the mid-60s, with a strong far eastern inspiration. Carlo Zauli (b.1926-d.2002) is one of th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Decorative Ceramic Bowl, Carlo Zauli, Italy c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Large ceramic bowl in polychrome glazes with metallic luster characteristic of the creations of Zauli during the mid-60s, with a strong far eastern inspiration. Carlo Zauli (b.1926-...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Joy Collection, Steel Basket Duo
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
JOY COLLECTION A thing of beauty is a joy for ever. John Keats I am free for the silence of shapes and colors. Manoel de Barros It is better to be happy than sad Joy is the best...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Steel

Polished Agate Dish, Small
Located in New York, NY
A small, oval, polished agate stone dish in a rich dark blue and gold/copper hues, in the Modern/Minimalist styles. Shown holding earrings. A beautiful piece for small items such as ...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Agate

Asian Bronze Hammered Singing Bowl Nepal 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Hammered Bronze Singing Bowl 1950s. Asian Bronze Vessel Singing Bowl. A special collectible piece. Made from bronze, a good heavy weight. Circa 1950s. The hand-hammered...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

R Y Augousti Organic Modern Lacquer Wood Inlaid Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and Minimalist trinket box by R Y Augousti. This rare beauty is a unique trinket box or decorative box that brings minimal shape with organic beauty. Constructed of wood pa...
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1990s Philippine Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Wood, Lacquer

Benta Collection, Big Wooden Bowl
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
BENTA COLLECTION “How often do we, in search for happiness, do exactly as the poor grandfather does: in vain, look restlessly for the glasses Having them on the tip of the nose!” M...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

Benta Collection, Small Wooden Bowl
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
BENTA COLLECTION “How often do we, in search for happiness, do exactly as the poor grandfather does: in vain, look restlessly for the glasses Having them on the tip of the nose!” M...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

Minimalist Triangular Black and White Ceramic Bowls and Vases
Located in London, GB
Minimalist triangular ceramic 5 bowls and 3 vases in black glaze with white graphic lines to empgasis on the sculptural shapes. They are cast and hand finished. Dimensions vases; Hei...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Crystel "Bone" Series Bowl Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company
Located in Doraville, GA
A rare hand crafted crystel footed bowl from the "Bone" series designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980's. Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021) was an Italian fashion mo...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal

Artisanal Solid Black Marble Minimalist Vase, Wide, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This artisanal home decor vase was hand cut Negro Monterrey black marble from Neuvo Leon, Mexico. Each piece is hand carved by expert artisans and craftsmen following fair trade prac...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Large Round Hand-Made Stone Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large round hand-made stone bowl or vessel.
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Limestone

Minimalist Glass Catchall after Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
**Two available, each sold separately, as per listing. A beautiful all-glass transparent catchall vide-poche in the Minimalist or Post-Modern design style, in the style of Italian ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

19th C Spanish Marble Bowl
Located in Nijlen, BE
This is 1 of 2 stock bowls in Spanish marble. The marble has a gray-green color and a lot of patina due to age. Silky soft patina from use. Subtle handles cut from one piece. We sh...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Old Nepalese platter
Located in Nijlen, BE
This beautiful Nepalese marble utility platter has acquired an enormous patina over the years. Large size and such a striking piece on your kitchen counter or table. We ship safely ...
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1920s Nepalese Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in Black by UMÉ Studio, Set of Six
Located in Oakland, CA
A collection of 236 unique bowls, the Concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes co...
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2010s American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Concrete

Coupe en bois tourné de Ralph Ribour
Located in PARIS, FR
Très belle coupe bois tourné de l'artiste français Ralph Ribour, dans un style minimaliste et raffiné. Pièce contemporaine en sycomore. H23 x D40 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Sycamore, Bentwood

Contemporary Nephrite Jade Oblong Cachepot by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oblong Cachepot Nephrite Jade Hand Carved Limited Edition Contemporary Please note: Each individual jade vary in shapes and color Known as the “Stone of Heaven,” Nephrite J...
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2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Jade

Artisanal Solid Black Marble Minimalist Talayot Bowl, Large, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
These bowls are made from hand cut Blanco Bego white marble from Morelos, Mexico. The Talayot bowl design features a conical base, meaning the bowls alway...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Hand-Sculpted Wooden Dish by Odile Noll, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Hand-Sculpted Wooden Dish by Odile Noll, France, c. 1950 Handmade by the French artist Odile Noll. This hand-carved dish is a lovely addition to any room, with organic, sweeping lin...
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20th Century French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

"Cesto" Silver Plate Bowl by L. Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Cesto bowl by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria. Minimalist manifesto with a single rope generating the whole shape.
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Silver Plate

Marble dish
Located in PARIS, FR
Circular dish in white marble with light, diffuse grey veins. Very good original condition.
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2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Crystel "Bone" Series Fish Bowl Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company
Located in Doraville, GA
A two piece hand crafted crystel fish bowl and stand from the "Bone" series designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company in the mid 1980's. Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021) was an Ita...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood France 1960 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This dish is typical from the Minimalist style from the years 1960s. It has been done in France. Brown Color.
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

Two Vintage Polished Bronze Shallow Bowls by Just Andersen
Located in Doraville, GA
Two beautiful polished bronze shallow bowls designed by Just Andersen. Just Andersen (1884-1943) was an internationally renowned designer of metal objects. Andersen is best known for his neoclassic Scandinavian design of objects for everyday use in pewter, brass, copper, bronze and Disko ( Disko Metal is an alloy of lead and antimony, which was Andersen's own invention and named after the Disko Bay of Greenland, where he grew up.). Andersen and his wife Alba started their own firm in 1918, primarily creating gold and silver jewelry...
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1930s Danish Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood, France 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This dish is typical from the Minimalist style from the years 1950s. It has been done in France. Brown Color.
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1950s French Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

Artisanal Solid White Marble Minimalist Talayot Bowl, Large, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
These bowls are made from hand cut Blanco Bego white marble from Morelos, Mexico. The Talayot bowl design features a conical base, meaning the bowls alway...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Small bowl, ash wood, woodturning, handmade in France, OROS Editions
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
With their generous shapes, these small ash or walnut bowls will be perfect for accommodating your spices. Imagined by OROS Edition, they were turned by Baptiste André, craftsman bas...
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2010s French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Wood, Ash

Large bowl, walnut wood, woodturning, handmade in France, OROS Editions
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
With their generous shapes, these large containers in walnut will be perfect for serving as empty pockets. Designed by OROS, they were filmed by Bapti...
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2010s French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Walnut, Wood

Haemstede Holland Minimalist Ceramic Bowl
Located in Ferndale, MI
A hand crafted Haemstede Holland design with a rich terra cotta underside and bright white glazed interior. The interior sgraffito swirl design is mirrored on the terra cotta undersi...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Terracotta

Large bowl, ash wood, woodturning, handmade in France, OROS Editions
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
With their generous shapes, these large containers in ash or walnut will be perfect for serving as empty pockets. Designed by OROS, they were filmed b...
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2010s French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Wood, Ash

ZARU colander, walnut wood, design Rio Kobayashi, OROS Edition
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Zarucolander is a collapsible colander, designed by designer Rio Kobayashi. The strainer slats, crafted from walnut, were steam bent and then secured with red and black colored ball...
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2010s French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Wood, Bentwood, Walnut

Small bowl, walnut wood, woodturning, handmade in France, OROS Editions
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
With their generous shapes, these small walnut or ash bowls will be perfect for accommodating your spices. Imagined by OROS Edition, they were turned by Baptiste André, craftsman bas...
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2010s French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Walnut, Wood

Blue Dots Wide Porcelain Bowl by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
This multi-functional bowl is perfect for fruits or vegetables or for serving food. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with traditional cobalt blu...
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2010s American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in Black by UMÉ Studio, Set of Three
Located in Oakland, CA
A collection of 236 unique bowls, the Concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes co...
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2010s American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Concrete

Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Plate Serving Bowls, Set of 3
Located in New York, NY
A set of three (3) graduated sterling silver plate over brass serving bowls in the Minimalist style, by Reed & Barton, circa late-20th century, USA. The sterling silver plate really ...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Sterling Silver, Brass

ORGANIC basket, pine wood, handmade in France, OROS Edition
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very raw and almost rustic thanks to the growth rings of the umbrella pine, this basket is no less modern in its shape. Carved with a gouge. You can use it as a vide poche, as a basket on your desk or on your dining table to display seasonal fruit...
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2010s French Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Wood, Pine

Hand Carved Solid Black Marble Minimalist Bowl, Large, In Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Black marble home decor These bowls are made from hand cut Negro Monterrey black marble from Neuvo Leon, Mexico. Each piece is carved from a solid...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Artisanal Solid White Marble Minimalist Bowl, Large, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
White marble home decor These bowls are made from hand cut Blanco Bego white marble from Morelos, Mexico. Each piece is carved from a solid block ...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Creme Size 6 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Hand Made from Reclaimed Wood
Located in calgary, CA
Perfect as a feature objet d'art on your table or shelves, a catch-all for jewellery and special items, or displayed as a group for a striking centrepiece. Each Log Bowl is unique and makes the perfect one of a kind gift. Log Bowls...
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Early 2000s Canadian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Wood, Willow

Contemporary Ripple Bowl in Red and Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ripple bowl Red Lacquer Black Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet ...
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2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Copper

Contemporary Large Footed Bowl W/ Copper Rim in Mila Lacquer by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large footed bowl w/ Copper Rim Mila Lacquer Hand Repoussé Copper Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique t...
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2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Copper

Artisanal Solid White Marble Minimalist Bowl, Wide, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
White Marble Home Decor These bowls are made from hand cut Blanco Bego white marble from Morelos, Mexico. Each piece is carved from a solid block ...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Contemporary Black Lacquer Shallow Bowl w/ Copper Rim by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shallow bowl w/ copper rim Black lacquer Copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates...
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2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Copper

Artisanal Solid White Marble Minimalist Vase, Wide, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
White marble vase This artisanal home decor vase was hand cut Blanco Bego white marble from Morelos, Mexico. Each piece is hand carved by expert artisans and craftsmen following f...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

'Aya' Minimalist and Modern Tray in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Aya is a simple and multi-functional piece that serves as a tray, a table centre-piece or a fruit bowl. The brass handle facilitates its transport and can be separated allowing the rest to be used solely as a tray. Minimalist and mid-century modern in its style Aya's clean lines and curves combined with the brass details give it a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. Handmade using Brazilian hardwood Cumaru along with brass details. Knót Artesanal...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Brass

Merlot Size 9 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Made to Order Made from Reclaimed Wood
Located in calgary, CA
Perfect as a feature objet d'art on your table or shelves, a catch-all for jewellery and special items, or displayed as a group for a striking centrepiece. Each Log Bowl is unique and makes the perfect one of a kind gift. Log Bowls...
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2010s Canadian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Willow, Wood

Contemporary High Compote in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High Compote Black Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 16...
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2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Lacquer

Eucalyptus Size 10 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Made to Order Made from Reclaimed Wood
Located in calgary, CA
Perfect as a feature objet d'art on your table or shelves, a catch-all for jewellery and special items, or displayed as a group for a striking centrepiece. Each Log Bowl is unique and makes the perfect one of a kind gift. Log bowls...
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2010s Canadian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Willow, Poplar

Sage Size 6 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Hand Made from Reclaimed Wood
Located in calgary, CA
Log bowls combine the beauty of a tree in its natural state with a high-gloss, vibrant finish. Each bowl is handmade using locally reclaimed trees of all var...
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Early 2000s Canadian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Wood, Willow

Contemporary Black Lacquer 4 Lobed Oblong Oval Tray by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4 lobed oblong oval tray Black lacquer Hand made Limited edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at l...
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2010s Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Lacquer

Italian Design Ghidini 1961 Small Paper Basket
Located in Brescia, IT
The elegant and modern paper basket in stainless steel, is manufactured in Italy and designed by Richard Hutten. The metal mesh becomes a decorative pattern and the basket could be p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Stainless Steel

Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in White and Grey by UMÉ Studio, Set of Six
Located in Oakland, CA
A collection of 236 unique bowls, the Concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes co...
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2010s American Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Concrete

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This dish is typical from the Minimalist style from the years 1950's. It has been done in France by a.Hoedsts.
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1950s French Vintage Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

Decorative Cups, PEBBLES, Bronze and Gold by Reda Amalou Design, 2016
Located in Paris, FR
Five cups, five shelters to welcome our treasures, our fantaisies or anything our pockets want to give us. Soft shapes remind us of the curve of a petal or the palm of a hand. The Pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

Minimalist bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bowls and baskets 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 stone, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bowls and baskets, popular names associated with this style include Robert Kuo, Ismael Carré, UMÉ Studio, and Lana Kova . 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 bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $62 and tops out at $4,000 while the average work can sell for $518.

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