Richard Meier for Swid Powell Silver Plated Square Footed Bowl — Italy c.1980s

A striking postmodern silver plated bowl designed by celebrated architect Richard Meier for Swid Powell in the 1980s, executed in Italy with the sharp geometric restraint that defined both Meier’s architectural language and the Swid Powell design movement.

The square form rests atop four squared feet, while a rhythmic band of precise perforated detailing wraps the perimeter — introducing lightness and shadow to an otherwise highly structured silhouette. Architectural in presence yet functional in scale, the piece feels equally at home as a serving vessel, centerpiece, or sculptural desk object.

Its mirrored silver plated surface reflects surrounding light beautifully, enhancing the bowl’s clean lines and emphasizing the disciplined geometry that made Swid Powell one of the most influential American design collaborations of the late 20th century.