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What is the difference between ceramic and glass bowls?

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What is the difference between ceramic and glass bowls?
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.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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St James Brazil Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Server Duo, 2 pieces
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

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Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Danish Bowl by Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymölle, Denmark, 1960s
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

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Ceramic

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

Antique Silver Butter Dish with Crystal Liner Spoon, Elegant Vintage Tableware
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver Butter Dish with Crystal Liner Spoon, Elegant Vintage Tableware This antique silver butter dish is a striking example o...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

The Art of Naturalism: Jacob Petit Porcelain Cabbage Tureen Stand
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Art of Naturalism: Rare 19th-Century Jacob Petit Porcelain Cabbage Tureen & Stand Circa: 1830–1860 Origin: Paris/Fontainebleau, France Maker: Jacob Petit (1796–1868) This exc...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Villeroy Boch set of 6 plates Coffee mugs Sugar Acapulco Design Porcelain
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful colors and great design on these set of 6 coffee cups and saucers with sugar bowl by Villeroy & Boch a very unique Mexican design Acapulco excellent condition.
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20th Century Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

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