Question 1

What is a Victorian washstand?

Accepted Answer

A Victorian washstand is a cabinet or stand designed to hold a pitcher and a basin. During the Victorian era, people used washstands to brush their teeth, wash their faces and perform other grooming tasks in their bedrooms. Shop a collection of washstands on 1stDibs.

Question 2

When were washstands used?

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Washstands were used for personal grooming during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The stand could hold a basin and pitcher for face-washing, tooth-brushing and other tasks. On 1stDibs, find a selection of washstands.

Question 3

Why are dough bowls called dough bowls?

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Dough bowls are called dough bowls because of how they were first used. In Colonial America, women mixed ingredients for bread dough in wooden bowls and then used the vessels as a surface for kneading. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage dough bowls.

Question 4

What is compote bowl?

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A compote bowl is a dish used to hold fruits, nuts or sweets. It is recognizable by its vase-shaped dish on top, with a footed base stem and sometimes a lid. Compote bowls are made either out of glass or porcelain. On 1stDibs, find a collection of compote bowls from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 5

What is a potpourri bowl?

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Potpourri is a mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant materials. A potpourri bowl is designed to hold this mixture of organic material. Oftentimes potpourri bowls are very decorative, also serving as works of art. Shop a collection of potpourri bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What is a Champagne Bowl?

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Serving pieces that are designed to hold and display the champagne bottles are known as champagne bowls. Its main purpose is to keep the champagne cold for a long period. Shop a range of antique and vintage champagne bowls on 1stDibs.

Question 7

What is a raku bowl?

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A raku bowl is a round, deep piece of pottery with an open top that is made of raku pottery. This Japanese traditional pottery is highly porous and usually features lead glazes. On 1stDibs, find a range of raku pottery.

Question 8

What can I do with a punch bowl?

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You can do a lot of things with a punch bowl besides simply serving punch at a party. Use it to hold fresh fruit or fill it up with water to showcase floating candles. You can also fill it with decorative objects or dried or silk flowers. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage punch bowls.

Question 9

What is an Imari bowl?

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An Imari bowl refers to a style of porcelain bowl. Imari usually features beautiful and intricate naturalistic design that most often is rooted in three colors, namely, blue, reddish-orange and gold. It's named after the Japanese port Arita, from where it was originally exported in the late 17th century or so. Find a collection of antique and vintage bowls on 1stDibs today.

Question 10

What is a wood dough bowl?

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A wood dough bowl is a wooden vessel that is used to mix dough for baking. Shop a collection of antique and vintage wooden dough bowls from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 11

What is the best fruit bowl?

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The best fruit bowl is a matter of choice, there are a variety of options in terms of design, material, style, and utility. On 1stDibs, there are fruit bowls available in vintage and modern designs.

Question 12

What are yellow ware bowls?

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Yellow ware bowls are bowls that are part of the yellow ware tradition, originating in England during the 18th century. Yellow ware gets its name from its striking yellow color which comes from the type of clay it uses. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique yellow ware from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 13

What is a kava bowl used for?

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Kava bowls are used to make a sedative drink by crushing the roots of the kava plant and blending them with water. The deepest bowls are used in traditional welcoming rituals to serve the drink.

Question 14

What is a Chinese fish bowl?

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Question 15

What are finger bowls used for?

Accepted Answer

A finger bowl is to rinse one's fingers in the bowl of water with a lemon after the last course of the meal.

Question 16

Can I eat out of teak bowls?

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Whether or not you can eat out of teak bowls depends on the bowls in question. Natural teak is usually food safe, provided that you season it with food-grade mineral oil or other food-safe wood treatment prior to use. Some teak bowls may feature toxic finishes and be unsafe for food. Find a variety of teak bowls on 1stDibs.

Question 17

What are Chinese bowls called?

Accepted Answer

Chinese bowls are often made from porcelain and are referred to as porcelain bowls or china. Prized by collectors worldwide for centuries, Chinese porcelain bowls are known for their excellent craftsmanship and elaborate decorations. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic Chinese porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 18

What is a tea bowl used for?

Accepted Answer

Tea bowls are vessels with no handles that are used for preparing and drinking tea. Early tea drinkers enjoyed their beverage in a bowl, and English potters eventually added a handle to the porcelain bowls so that burning your fingers became less of a teatime hazard. With the rise in the popularity of teatime, tea sets, also referred to as tea service, became a hot commodity. Today, tea bowls form a crucial part of East Asian tea ceremonies. Find a collection of antique and vintage tea bowls on 1stDibs today.

Question 19

What is a soup bowl called?

Accepted Answer

A soup bowl, with respect to serving soup, is called a tureen. It can also be used as a serving dish for stews and gravies. Soup bowls, which can also refer to bowls from which you eat soup, are merely known as bowls. Tureens can be made of ceramic material, metal, silver and more. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary soup bowls and tureens from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 20

What is the purpose of a dough bowl?

Accepted Answer

A dough bowl is simply a bowl used to mix dough for breads and pastries. It is occasionally referred to as a trencher. They are typically made from wood and were popular in Eastern Europe in the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic antique dough bowls.

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