Glass bowls: a considered addition to the home
From serving food to styling your living room, a high-quality glass bowl offers plenty of ways to bring your ideas to life.
Simple, mouth-blown designs such as the Zwiesel 1872 Diamonds bowl suit a range of uses thanks to their clean, pared-back look, whether you use one for fruit or floating petals. Zwiesel has a long history and is known for quality and craftsmanship. Explore more leading design brands in our shop.
Choosing a glass bowl: what to consider
1. How to use it
2. Design
3. Material
4. Size
5. Decoration
6. Care
7. Price
1. How to use a glass bowl: from decorative to practical
Salad and dessert bowls are useful at mealtimes, while a bowl with a lid makes an attractive way to serve punch. Glass bowls are not just for the kitchen or dining room: a decorative glass bowl also makes a stylish feature in a display cabinet.
A round glass bowl, such as the small Kastehelmi bowl by Iittala, can quickly become an everyday favourite. Its distinctive droplet pattern also makes it pleasant to hold. The Nordic design by Iittala, a company from southern Finland, is known around the world for functional forms that remain appealing over time.
2. Design: classic, contemporary or distinctive
For an elegant table setting or special occasion, choose mouth-blown glass with cut-crystal details or other decoration. Clear glass is a popular option for everyday use and works well with wood or tableware.
A subtly patterned glass bowl can be both shallow and wide enough for salad or dessert one day, and snacks or nuts the next. The HAY Tela bowl is a distinctive, versatile choice for everyday use.
3. Material: not all glass is the same
Different production processes give glass its own distinctive character. The thickness of the glass, its patterns and decoration, and whether it is coloured or transparent all affect how you can use it.
The timeless Provence bowl by Danish glassmaker Holmegaard is not mouth-blown, as is usually the case, but shaped on a damp wooden board. This gives each glass bowl a distinctive, elegant form.
4. Glass bowls in different sizes
A stylish glass salad bowl is a welcome addition to a carefully set table. The distinctive serving bowls by Iittala measure 11 cm in diameter and 9.6 cm in height, making them suitable for side dishes and for decorating a coffee table or sideboard.
A large glass bowl can also be used instead of a vase for flowers and arrangements. The decorative bowl by ClassiCon makes an impression even without additional decoration. At just 10 cm high and with a diameter of 32 cm, this colourful glass bowl stands out on its own.
5. How can I decorate a glass bowl?
Use a glass bowl to hold a candle or fill it with water to display flowers. Glass bowls work particularly well with compact bouquets of fresh flowers or individual branches. Stones, cones and nuts also look good in them.
Pairing a square glass bowl with round bowls adds variety to a display. A coloured glass bowl creates an appealing contrast with white or grey furniture. Ask us about the colours available from different manufacturers.
6. How to care for glass bowls
Lukewarm water with a little methylated spirit, citric acid or vinegar can help glass stay bright and clean. You can try rubbing glass stains with half an onion. Salt or bicarbonate of soda may remove marks, but can also scratch the surface.
Always follow the manufacturer's care instructions. The durable Ultima Thule bowls by Iittala are dishwasher-safe, while other items should be washed carefully by hand unless the manufacturer specifically states that they are dishwasher-safe.
7. How much do quality glass bowls cost?
Simple or colourful, round or square, small or large: glass bowls come in a wide range of styles and price points. You can find everyday bowls from Iittala or HAY, which make charming additions to your tableware.
Decorative bowls by Zwiesel and Holmegaard are in the mid-range, while distinctive pieces by ClassiCon sit in the upper price range. Depending on your budget, an individual design can also make a thoughtful gift.
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Shopping advice from Connox
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