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Glass Bowls

From etched to glazed and from circular to quatrefoil, antique glass bowls reflect both the evolution and the immense amount of innovation in the field of glassmaking over the course of history. The glass bowl has been in use for millennia, reinforcing its role as a central antique collectible.

The glass bowl was developed shortly after the discovery of glass itself, which occurred around the 16th century B.C. among the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. As the versatility and brilliance of the medium was realized, glass was used in an increasing range of applications, including the creation of bowls.

Earliest glass bowls were relatively rudimentary. As skill advanced, however, over subsequent generations, the glass bowl became increasingly elaborate. From "brilliant" cut glass forms of the late 1800s to the lustrous finishes of pieces by L.C Tiffany and Loetz, the glass bowl became equally an art object as a functional form.


Quick Facts

  • One of famed American author F. Scott Fitzgerald's short stories was titled "The Cut-Glass Bowl," originally published in the early 1920s
  • A vessel in Qinhuangdao, China currently holds the world record for the largest glass bowl. Created in 2013, it bears a diameter of approximately 40 inches and a height of over 35 inches
  • One of the highest sales prices for a glass bowl goes to a Roman vessel from the 1st century A.D. Less than 4 inches in diameter, this bowl sold at Christie's New York for $75,000 in 2015

Recommended Items at Auction

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A Collection of Cambridge Apple Blossom Pink Glass Bowls & Candlesticks
Jun 25, 6:00 PM AEST
A Collection of Cambridge Apple Blossom Pink Glass Bowls & Candlesticks
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD80- AUD120
AUD1605 Bids
Pink Gooseberry Cinderella Pyrex Mixing bowls
Jul 07, 6:00 PM EDT
Pink Gooseberry Cinderella Pyrex Mixing bowls
by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$253 Bids
Sunflower Daisy Pyrex Cinderella Mixing Bowls
Jul 07, 6:00 PM EDT
Sunflower Daisy Pyrex Cinderella Mixing Bowls
by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$303 Bids
Pyrex "Golden Hearts" Baking Dish
Jun 21, 10:00 AM MST
Pyrex "Golden Hearts" Baking Dish
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$253 Bids
14 BLATTSCHALEN.
Jun 20, 10:00 AM CEST
14 BLATTSCHALEN.
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Est: €0- €0
€302 Bids
Stevens and Williams Art Glass Footed Bowl / Cache Pot
Jul 06, 10:00 AM EDT
Stevens and Williams Art Glass Footed Bowl / Cache Pot
by Premier Auction Galleries
Est: $10- $1,000
$202 Bids
Vintage Blue Glass Hen On Nest Covered Dish 7"X5"X6"
Jul 06, 3:00 PM EDT
Vintage Blue Glass Hen On Nest Covered Dish 7"X5"X6"
by Swisher Bros. Auction
Est: $0- $0
$102 Bids
Pyrex Snowflake & Garland Blue Mixing Bowls
Jul 07, 6:00 PM EDT
Pyrex Snowflake & Garland Blue Mixing Bowls
by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
Pyrex Bowl Full of Glass Marbles
Jul 07, 6:00 PM EDT
Pyrex Bowl Full of Glass Marbles
by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
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Holmegaard "Selandia" Mid-Century Art Glass Bowl
Jun 24, 12:00 PM EDT
Holmegaard "Selandia" Mid-Century Art Glass Bowl
by C Biddle Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$101 Bid
Robert Eickholt (Born 1947)
Jun 27, 6:00 PM EDT
Robert Eickholt (Born 1947)
by Orion Antiques
Est: $150- $350
$701 Bid
Pyrex Yellow Mixing Bowl
Jun 23, 6:00 PM EDT
Pyrex Yellow Mixing Bowl
by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
Large Peking Glass Bowl with Floral Mouth and Overlaid with Blue Flowers
Jun 28, 9:30 AM EDT
Large Peking Glass Bowl with Floral Mouth and Overlaid with Blue Flowers
by Luban Antique
Est: $100- $500
$201 Bid
Matthew Buechner (American) Art Glass Ashtray Bowl
Jun 26, 11:00 AM EDT
Matthew Buechner (American) Art Glass Ashtray Bowl
by Akiba Galleries
Est: $50- $500
$251 Bid
Vintage LE Smith Moon and Stars Clear Candy Dish 8"X11" Tall with Lid
Jul 06, 3:00 PM EDT
Vintage LE Smith Moon and Stars Clear Candy Dish 8"X11" Tall with Lid
by Swisher Bros. Auction
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
Vintage Pressed Glass Punch Bowl Stand w/ Horseshoe Pattern 8"X8"X7"
Jul 06, 3:00 PM EDT
Vintage Pressed Glass Punch Bowl Stand w/ Horseshoe Pattern 8"X8"X7"
by Swisher Bros. Auction
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
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Set of Vintage Pyrex Yellow Hostess Square Bowls
Jun 21, 9:00 AM CDT
Set of Vintage Pyrex Yellow Hostess Square Bowls
by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
Est: $30- $300
$151 Bid
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Group of 2 Antique Souvenirs Items
Jun 21, 9:00 AM CDT
Group of 2 Antique Souvenirs Items
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Est: $30- $300
$151 Bid
An Amberina glass pedestal bowl with trailed detai…
Jun 29, 9:00 AM BST
An Amberina glass pedestal bowl with trailed detai…
by Claydon Auctioneers
Est: £40- £60
£401 Bid
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Henkelschale mit Glaseinsatz "I.H. Peters, Hamburg" H-7 cm, 13,5x10 cm
Jun 28, 11:00 AM CEST
Henkelschale mit Glaseinsatz "I.H. Peters, Hamburg" H-7 cm, 13,5x10 cm
by Auktionshalle Cuxhaven
Est: €0- €0
€51 Bid
Two various Art Glass bowls
Jun 22, 12:00 PM AEST
Two various Art Glass bowls
by Barsby Auctions
Est: AUD30- AUD40
AUD251 Bid
Robert Eickholt Studio Art Glass
Jul 06, 10:00 AM EDT
Robert Eickholt Studio Art Glass
by Premier Auction Galleries
Est: $10- $1,000
$101 Bid
Large Glass Bowl With Collection Of Seashells - Sand Dollars 12"X7"
Jul 06, 3:00 PM EDT
Large Glass Bowl With Collection Of Seashells - Sand Dollars 12"X7"
by Swisher Bros. Auction
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
Vintage kitchen ware: Fire King ,Pyrex & Corning Ware
Jun 29, 6:00 PM EDT
Vintage kitchen ware: Fire King ,Pyrex & Corning Ware
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Est: $0- $0
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Sellers Who Sell Glass Bowls


Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates

Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates

Dees Auction Company,LLC

Dees Auction Company,LLC

Swisher Bros. Auction

Swisher Bros. Auction

Quittenbaum Kunstauktionen GmbH

Quittenbaum Kunstauktionen GmbH