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Vintage Watermelon Ceramic Serving Bowl – Mid-Century Modern Trompe L’Oeil Americana Folk Art Dish
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Vintage Watermelon Ceramic Serving Bowl – Mid-Century Modern Trompe L’Oeil Americana Folk Art Dish
Add a playful pop of retro charm to your table with this vintage mid-20th century ceramic watermelon serving bowl. Designed in a delightful trompe l’oeil style, this whimsical piece mimics the look of a freshly sliced watermelon, making it both a functional serving dish and a standout decorative accent.
Crafted from glazed ceramic and hand-painted in vibrant hues, the bowl features a bright pink interior adorned with detailed black “seed” accents, contrasted by a rich green exterior rind with subtle leaf and vine detailing. The dimensional design captures the spirit of Mid-Century Modern décor and Americana Folk Art, a style that gained popularity throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
Perfect for serving fruit salad, summer side dishes, or picnic fare, this eye-catching bowl also makes a charming kitchen display piece, farmhouse table centerpiece, or retro entertaining accessory.
Product Details
• Era: Mid-20th Century (commonly attributed to the 1970s–1980s)
• Material: Glazed ceramic
• Design: Realistic watermelon slice with pink interior and black seed details
• Exterior: Green rind with hand-painted leaf/vine accents
• Style: Mid-Century Modern, Retro Kitchenware, Americana Folk Art
• Use: Serving bowl, summer entertaining dish, decorative centerpiece
A cheerful and collectible piece of vintage kitchenware, ideal for lovers of retro décor, farmhouse style, or nostalgic summer entertaining.
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- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 8.5ʺD × 4ʺH
- Styled After
- Bordallo Pinheiro
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Beautiful condition consistent with age and use Beautiful condition consistent with age and use less
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