Title
Vintage Frosted Floral Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl – Sculptural Tulip Petal Design – 12" Palm Beach / Hollywood Regency Catch-All

Mobile-Ready Description
Elegant vintage art glass centerpiece bowl featuring sculptural frosted tulip petals radiating from a starburst center. The dramatic scalloped rim and alternating frosted and clear glass create beautiful light refraction, making this piece perfect for a Palm Beach or Hollywood Regency console table, vanity catch-all, or decorative centerpiece.

Full Description
This vintage sculptural art glass bowl features an elegant floral motif composed of raised tulip-shaped petals arranged in a circular bloom. The frosted satin petals contrast beautifully with the clear glass structure, creating depth and dramatic light reflection across the surface.

The bowl's gently flared silhouette and scalloped edge give it a striking presence while maintaining a refined, airy transparency. At the center, a stylized starburst flower anchors the design, with each petal flowing outward toward the rim in a symmetrical floral composition.

Pieces like this were often produced in the late twentieth century as decorative art glass centerpieces, designed to sit proudly on dining tables, console tables, or vanities where light can interact with the glass surface.

Because of its sculptural geometry and frosted petal detail, the bowl reads beautifully in Palm Beach, Hollywood Regency, and transitional interiors. It works equally well as a centerpiece bowl, decorative object, or entry console catch-all for sunglasses or jewelry.

Dimensions
Diameter: 12 in
Height: 4.5 in
Base Diameter: 4 in

Why We Love It
"• Sculptural tulip petal relief design
"• Frosted and clear glass contrast
"• Dramatic scalloped rim silhouette
"• Beautiful light refraction when displayed on stone or marble surfaces
"• Works as centerpiece, console catch-all, or decorative art object

Historical Context
Floral pressed glass bowls with frosted relief motifs became popular decorative centerpieces in the late twentieth century. Inspired by Scandinavian and mid-century art glass forms, many designs incorporated sculptural petals and starburst centers to mimic natural botanical forms while remaining accessible for decorative interiors.

Attribution
Maker unknown.

Condition Report
Excellent vintage condition. The glass is clean and clear with no chips, cracks, scratches, or repairs observed. The bowl appears to have been well cared for and lightly used, presenting beautifully.

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition Report
This bowl presents in excellent vintage condition, appearing to have lived a quiet and well-preserved life. The glass remains clean, bright, and structurally sound, with no chips, cracks, scratches, clouding, or repairs observed. The sculptural rim and petal edges remain crisp and intact, and the base sits evenly without wobble.

The exterior petals feature a beautiful frosted satin finish, intentionally applied during production to create visual contrast against the clear glass structure. This frosted treatment highlights the tulip-shaped petals and allows light to catch the raised relief pattern in a particularly elegant way. When displayed on stone, marble, or mirrored surfaces, the bowl creates subtle reflections that enhance the sculptural quality of the piece.

Glass bowls of this type became popular during the mid-to-late twentieth century, when designers and glassmakers were exploring ways to merge functional tableware with sculptural art forms. Influenced in part by the legacy of mid-century Scandinavian glass design and the broader modernist movement, manufacturers began producing decorative glass objects that emphasized organic forms, botanical motifs, and light interaction. Frosted or satin finishes were frequently used to soften the surface and create contrast against clear glass, allowing the underlying shapes to read more like sculpture than traditional serving ware.

The tulip-petal relief pattern and starburst floral center seen here reflect that movement toward nature-inspired geometry, where everyday objects were designed to function as both decorative accents and practical household pieces. Today, pieces like this are appreciated not only for their craftsmanship but also for how beautifully they interact with light and surrounding materials.

Overall, this example remains exceptionally well preserved, retaining the clarity, sculptural detail, and frosted finish that give the bowl its refined presence.

Dimensions:
Height: 5 in.
Width: 12 in.
Depth: 12 in.

Category: Ashtrays & Catchalls
Origin: United States
Materials: Art Glass

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Condition Report
This bowl presents in excellent vintage condition, appearing to have lived a quiet and well-preserved life. The glass remains clean, bright, and structurally sound, with no chips, cracks, scratches, clouding, or repairs observed. The sculptural rim and petal edges remain crisp and intact, and the base sits evenly without wobble.

The exterior petals feature a beautiful frosted satin finish, intentionally applied during production to create visual contrast against the clear glass structure. This frosted treatment highlights the tulip-shaped petals and allows light to catch the raised relief pattern in a particularly elegant way. When displayed on stone, marble, or mirrored surfaces, the bowl creates subtle reflections that enhance the sculptural quality of the piece.

Glass bowls of this type became popular during the mid-to-late twentieth century, when designers and glassmakers were exploring ways to merge functional tableware with sculptural art forms. Influenced in part by the legacy of mid-century Scandinavian glass design and the broader modernist movement, manufacturers began producing decorative glass objects that emphasized organic forms, botanical motifs, and light interaction. Frosted or satin finishes were frequently used to soften the surface and create contrast against clear glass, allowing the underlying shapes to read more like sculpture than traditional serving ware.

The tulip-petal relief pattern and starburst floral center seen here reflect that movement toward nature-inspired geometry, where everyday objects were designed to function as both decorative accents and practical household pieces. Today, pieces like this are appreciated not only for their craftsmanship but also for how beautifully they interact with light and surrounding materials.

Overall, this example remains exceptionally well preserved, retaining the clarity, sculptural detail, and frosted finish that give the bowl its refined presence.