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What is the difference between ceramic and glass bowls?
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The difference between ceramic and glass bowls is material. Glass is a material derived from silicates found in rocks and sand. On the other hand, ceramic begins as earthenware that artisans shape and then fire at high temperatures. Shop a large selection of ceramic and glass bowls on 1stDibs.
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Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Appetizer Set and Tray
Located in Downingtown, PA
"The Vegetable Garden": Rare Fornasetti "Ceramiche di Bollate" Appetizer Set,
Circa 1950s
A charming and rare mid-century ceramic appetizer set by Atelier Fornasetti, produced in Mi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
St James Brazil Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Server Duo, 2 pieces
By St. James
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernist silver plate and crystal caviar serving bowl duo—also suitable as chiller dishes—designed by renowned silversmith St James Brazil. The duo pieces were meticulously crafte...
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Danish Bowl by Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymölle, Denmark, 1960s
By Nymolle
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Flora Bowl by Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymölle, Denmark, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional in...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Alabaster Tazza Compote Bowl with Carved Bird
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1857 An Italian Vintage alabaster tazza.fruit compote bowl , catchall vide-poche ,etc. With a carved bird on the rim
Elaberate pedestal base
Piece is predominantly white with gray/bl...
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Vintage 1960s Serving Bowls
Materials
Alabaster
Tiffany & Co. "Louis Comfort Tiffany Collection" Art Deco Cut Crystal Bowl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco style cut crystal bowl
By Tiffany & Co., "Louis Comfort Tiffany Collection"
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Measures: 8.25"W x 8.25"D x 5"H.
Very good original v...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Serving Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Caviar Bowl and Spoon in Venetian Glass, Corno Italiano & Lacquered wood Mod 295
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Synonymous with luxury, caviar is a great gastronomic indulgence that requires to be served and tasted in a proper way. Handcrafted from Venetian glass, our caviar bowl is distinguis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
