Clothilde Ruffled Stoneware Decorative Bowl

A ruffled stoneware decorative bowl with a shallow oval center and richly folded edges, the Clothilde bowl brings sculptural detail to a tabletop. Handcrafted in White or pale Blue, it is offered in two sizes for display on its own or with decorative fillers.

Ideal for: Coastal, Contemporary and Transitional interiors that pair fluid organic shapes with clean furniture lines and understated color.

Key Features

• Handcrafted Stoneware: The clay body is shaped into a substantial decorative vessel, with individual variations in size and color. Those differences give the folds a less uniform, more expressive character.
• Flowing Ruffled Edge: Irregular waves rise around a quieter oval center. The contrast concentrates detail at the perimeter, making the bowl interesting from the side as well as from above.
• White or Pale Blue: White emphasizes the sculpted form through shadow; pale Blue adds a gentle wash of color within the folds. Both offer a light-toned alternative to dark or heavily patterned accessories.
• Two Proportioned Sizes: Choose Small at 13.5 inches long or Large at 18.75 inches long. The broader option can anchor a generous surface, while the smaller bowl brings the same decorative language to a tighter arrangement.
• Empty or Filled Display: The low center can hold decorative objects or fillers, while the ruffled outline gives the bowl enough detail to display empty. Keep any contents low to leave the folds visible.
• Organic Sculptural Accent: The edge recalls petals and marine forms without depicting one literal subject. It offers a naturalistic contrast beside rectangular books, straight-edged consoles and simpler pottery.

Specifications

• Small: 13.5" L × 9.75" W × 3.75" H; 7.04 lb
• Large: 18.75" L × 14" W × 5" H; 14.52 lb
• Material: Stoneware clay
• Color Options: White or Blue
• Detail: Sculpted ruffled edge
• Craftsmanship: Handcrafted; variations in size and color

Care & Use

For decorative interior use only. Dust with a dry cloth. Protect fine furniture beneath the pottery. Decorative fillers are not included.

Design & Atmosphere

The decorative bowl is almost as much an arrangement of folds as a vessel. An open oval center gives the eye a place to rest, surrounded by an uneven edge that turns, rises and curls back on itself.

Light picks out the highest ridges, leaving deeper tones inside the creases. White makes this a study of shape and shadow; the pale blue version introduces a little color while preserving the softly layered effect.

Set the bowl where it can be seen from more than one angle. A coffee table reveals the open center, while a console lets the ruffled sides become the stronger feature as you move through the room.

The organic outline suits a coastal setting without relying on literal shell motifs. In a contemporary room, it can soften a strict arrangement of books and angular objects; beside traditional furniture, it reads as a lighter sculptural detail.

Leaving the center empty is an effective way to appreciate the complete form. The bowl supplies its own movement and texture, giving an everyday surface a focal point that feels decorative without needing a collection of smaller ornaments.

Curator’s Styling Tip

Place the bowl beside a short stack of large books, with its long axis angled slightly away from their edges. Leave the interior empty so the ruffled outline remains uninterrupted.

Let flowing stoneware folds become the defining detail on your table.

This item ships directly from our curated collection and is considered final sale. Please review all specifications carefully prior to purchase.