Vintage Ribbed Starburst Glass Bowl | Nana’s Hearth

Vintage Scalloped Starburst Glass Bowl | Nana’s Hearth

Once the kind of glass bowl that might have held fresh berries, homemade pudding, or a handful of Christmas candies on the family table, this vintage pressed-glass dish has found a new purpose as a beautiful, triple-wick candle, hand-poured with my comforting Nana’s Hearth fragrance.

With its deeply fluted sides, pointed scalloped rim, and beautiful starburst pattern pressed into the base, this little bowl has all the charm of the glassware that once filled kitchen cupboards and dining room china cabinets. Its vertical panels catch and reflect the light, while the sunburst beneath gives it an extra bit of sparkle.

The exact manufacturer and production date remain unknown, but its design is reminiscent of the pressed-glass serving pieces popular in American homes throughout the mid-to-late 20th century. Glassware like this was made to be both useful and beautiful, bringing a little decoration to everyday meals and special occasions alike. It's easy to picture a bowl like this sitting on a holiday dessert table, filled with something homemade and passed around to everyone gathered there.

I've given this vintage bowl another chapter, filling it with my signature coconut-soy wax and three thoughtfully placed cotton wicks. Nana’s Hearth brings the familiar warmth of Christmas at home to a piece of glassware that feels right at home among old family recipes, holiday decorations, and the dishes brought out when company comes over.

And when the last bit of wax is gone, this bowl is meant to be kept. Clean it, treasure it, and return it to the table, perhaps filled with Christmas candies or another little treat for someone you love.

The details

• Fragrance: Nana’s Hearth

• Vessel: Vintage clear pressed-glass dessert or serving bowl

• Design: Deeply fluted sides, pointed scalloped rim, and embossed starburst base

• Era: Mid-to-late 20th century style, exact production date unknown

• Manufacturer: Unknown

• Approximate diameter: 4.5 inches

• Availability: Four Bowl Available 

Collection includes: One vintage scalloped starburst glass bowl, individually hand-poured with Nana’s Hearth fragrance.

Vintage care: After the candle has been completely cleaned from the vessel, hand wash the glass rather than placing it in the dishwasher to help preserve its clarity and detailed pressed pattern.

Nana’s Hearth

Christmas Eve at Nana’s house. Something warm and spiced is coming from the kitchen, the Christmas tree is lit, and everyone has settled in near the fireplace with a glass of wine.  Nana’s Hearth brings those familiar scents together with bright orange and holiday spice, fresh fir and pine, and a soft, earthy smokiness that feels like a wood fire burning nearby. Cinnamon and clove add warmth while vetiver gives it that deep, fireside finish.  Cozy, nostalgic, and unmistakably Christmas.

Infused with natural essential oils including orange, cinnamon, clove, vetiver, and pine.

Each vintage vessel is individually sourced and carefully selected. Its character and history are part of what make it special.

Made to be given. Meant to be kept.