A beautiful vintage amberina hobnail rose bowl featuring a dramatic amber-to-red color gradient and a sculptural ruffled crimped rim. When placed in sunlight the glass glows with warm amber and fiery red tones, highlighting the raised hobnail pattern across the entire body.
Details
Type: Hobnail rose bowl / small vase Glass type: Amberina pressed art glass Pattern: Hobnail Rim: Ruffled crimped edge Base: Pedestal foot
Era: 1970s–1980s
Maker: Attributed to LE Smith style amberina glass (unmarked)
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
• no chips or cracks observed • strong color gradient • normal mold lines consistent with pressed glass production • light surface wear typical of vintage glass
The piece displays beautifully in natural light.
Approximate Size
Small rose bowl size (about 4–5 inches tall and wide).
This style of pressed art glass became popular during the 1970s–1980s American glass revival, produced by companies such as LE Smith Glass Company and Fenton Art Glass. Pieces like this were often sold as decorative rose bowls, small vases, or centerpiece accent pieces.
The ruffled rim and pedestal base give the piece a lively sculptural silhouette, while the hobnail texture catches light beautifully from every angle. Amberina glass is created by reheating the upper portion of the glass after forming, producing the striking transition from golden amber to deep ruby red.
This piece works beautifully as:
• a vintage rose bowl or small floral vase • retro glass home décor • mid-century inspired shelf styling • a glowing window display piece • a collectible example of American art glass
