This elegant vintage bowl, crafted from amber-colored pressed glass, captivates with its square design and delicate floral relief decoration. The soft iridescent sheen – typical of carnival glass – lends the piece a warm, shimmering radiance. The bowl rests on a striking base, providing not only stability but also a decorative presence.
A classic mid-20th-century tableware object, ideal for displaying sweets, fruit, or small decorations. Also a charming collector's item for lovers of colored pressed glass in Art Deco and Mid-Century styles.
The item is in very good condition – typical minor signs of age may be present. Please examine the photos carefully; they form an important part of the description.
Expertise / Analysis / Assessment
Object :
Square, amber-colored footed bowl made of pressed glass, iridescent
Technology :
Machine-pressed glass, floral relief on the outside, smooth surfaces on the inside
Style :
Carnival glass / chandelier glass, mid-century pressed glass, color: "Amber", classic since 1900
Form :
square compote bowl on a wide base
Optics :
iridescent shimmer due to surface treatment, popular with collectors.
Age rating:
The interplay of color, pressed glass relief, iris sheen, and form type clearly points to 1930–1955. Not modern.
Historical context:
These bowls were manufactured in Europe (Bohemia, Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia) as well as in the USA. Their shape corresponds to common patterns of the late Art Deco period and the early 1950s.
Condition analysis:
No visible chips, beautiful, even iridescence, slight signs of age-related wear (normal). Base clean, without cracks. This makes the piece collectible and very attractive as a decoration.
Collector relevance : Particularly valued for its warm amber hue, intact iridescence, classic pressed glass decoration, practical size, and decorative square shape.
Heidenreichstein, with a glass and crystal dealer. The iridescent amber glass catches light in a way that looks modern — yet it is almost 100 years old. Art Deco was ahead of its time.
Art Deco lives on — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop
