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A candy bowl is one of the easiest ways to add colour and personality to a table, a shelf or a coffee table. At Dims Studio the bowls are hand-painted in ceramic, stoneware or brass, shaped like everything from oysters and lemons to shells and strawberries. Because each bowl is painted by hand, no two are ever quite alike. Here's an overview of shapes, materials, sizes and brands, so you can find the candy bowl that suits your home.
Shapes and types of candy bowls
The Dims Studio range spans from classic round bowls to figurative shapes modelled on nature's own motifs. The shape is often the first thing you notice, and it sets the tone for where the bowl will work best in your home.
Bowls shaped like fish and shellfish
Oysters, shells and crabs recur as motifs across several brands. You'll find an oyster bowl in several sizes from Caja Company, an oyster bowl from &Klevering and a shell bowl available in both ceramic and porcelain from &Klevering. Caja Company also has a small crab bowl. The organic, uneven edges mean each bowl resembles its inspiration from the sea while remaining practical to hold.
Bowls shaped like citrus fruits
The lemon motif is one of the most popular at Dims Studio. Caja Company offers several lemon bowls in different sizes, and Creative Collection has the Limone bowl in stoneware, a larger bowl with a distinct lemon look. The motif carries through in the colours, with yellow and green tones echoing the fruit itself.
Bowls shaped like other fruits and vegetables
Besides lemons, you'll find strawberry bowls from Caja Company, a vine-leaf bowl and bowls shaped like garlic and onions. What they share is that the shape tells you what the motif represents without being too literal, so they work just as well as an eye-catcher as for their original theme.
Round bowls with a floral motif
Rice contributes a small flower bowl in ceramic with a more classic round shape and a hand-painted flower pattern on the surface. The round shape makes this type well suited if you prefer a bowl that's easy to stack or place close together with others.
| Type | Motif | Brands in the range | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and shellfish | Oyster, shell, crab | Caja Company, &Klevering | Coffee table, dining table, gift idea |
| Citrus | Lemon | Caja Company, Creative Collection | Kitchen table, serving |
| Fruit and vegetables | Strawberry, grape, garlic, onion | Caja Company | Snack bowl, decoration |
| Round with floral motif | Flowers | Rice | Shelf, nightstand, bathroom |
Materials: ceramic, stoneware and brass
The material affects both the look, the weight and how the bowl should be cared for day to day. Most candy bowls at Dims Studio are made from ceramic, but you'll also find stoneware and a few bowls in brass.
Ceramic
The majority of the range is hand-painted ceramic, including pieces from Caja Company, whose bowls are Italian ceramic painted by hand, as well as from &Klevering and Rice. Ceramic is a solid, slightly heavier material with a matte or slightly glossy surface, depending on the glaze. Because each bowl is hand-painted, you'll notice small variations in brushwork and shading from bowl to bowl, a natural part of the craft rather than a flaw.
Stoneware
Creative Collection and Bloomingville work with stoneware, fired at a high temperature and therefore extra durable and more resistant to temperature changes. Stoneware typically has a more earthy, rustic finish than glossy ceramic and suits a muted, natural colour palette.
Brass
From Doing Goods you'll find a flower bowl in brass, which stands apart from the rest by being metal rather than ceramic. Brass gives a warm, golden shine and a more decorative look, well suited to jewellery, keys or small items besides sweets.
| Material | Look | Care | Brands in the range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic | Hand-painted, matte to slightly glossy | Wipe with a damp cloth, avoid harsh cleaning products | Caja Company, &Klevering, Rice |
| Stoneware | Rustic, earthy finish | Handles temperature changes better than thin ceramic | Creative Collection, Bloomingville |
| Brass | Warm, golden shine | Wipe with a soft cloth to keep the shine | Doing Goods |
How to keep your candy bowl looking good
- Wipe the bowl with a slightly damp cloth instead of putting it in the dishwasher, so the glaze and colours last longer.
- Avoid stacking heavy items inside ceramic bowls, as the edges can be sharp or uneven.
- The brass bowl can be lightly polished with a soft, dry cloth if the surface turns dull.
- Place the bowl where it won't risk being knocked off the edge of a table or shelf.
Candy bowl for the living room, kitchen and dinner table
A candy bowl isn't just for sweets. Most of the bowls in the range work equally well for nuts, crisps or small snacks when guests come over, or for gathering keys, hair ties and other small items in the hallway or bedroom.
In the living room
On the coffee table, a candy bowl works as a calm eye-catcher that can be filled with sweets or nuts for cosy evenings. Choose one of the larger bowls from Caja Company or Creative Collection if the bowl needs to hold enough for several guests at once.
In the kitchen
On the worktop or open shelves, a small bowl with a lemon or fruit motif is a natural choice that works well with the rest of the kitchen's colours. Several of the small bowls from Caja Company are compact enough to sit out permanently without taking up too much space.
For serving and the dinner table
When setting the table for guests, several small candy bowls can be used as part of the table setting, for example for nuts, olives or small snacks alongside the main course. The organic shapes of the fish and shellfish bowls fit particularly well with a table set around a sea and summer theme.
As storage outside the kitchen
A candy bowl doesn't have to hold sweets. Use it to gather jewellery on a dresser, keys by the front door or cotton swabs in the bathroom. Rice's small flower bowl is a natural choice for this kind of smaller, decorative storage.
Sizes: small or large candy bowl
The range spans from small bowls of around 8 to 14 centimetres in diameter to larger bowls that can measure over 20 centimetres. The size should be chosen based on where the bowl will stand and how much it needs to hold.
| Size | Examples | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Small bowl (approx. 8-14 cm) | Garlic bowl, olive bowl, small lemon bowl, small flower bowl | Keys, jewellery, a single guest, nightstand |
| Medium bowl (approx. 14-18 cm) | Strawberry bowl, shell bowl | Everyday use on the kitchen table |
| Large bowl (over 20 cm) | Large oyster bowl Ø25 cm, stoneware Limone bowl | Serving several people, coffee table, dinner table |
If you're unsure about the size, a medium bowl is often the most versatile choice, as it can sit out day to day and still be filled up when guests arrive.
The brands behind our candy bowls
Dims Studio has gathered candy bowls from several brands, each with their own craft and design language.
Caja Company
Caja Company accounts for the largest part of the range and is known for hand-painted Italian ceramic in colourful, organic shapes like oysters, lemons, strawberries and crabs. The bowls come in several sizes, so the same motif can be used in multiple places around the home.
&Klevering
The Dutch brand &Klevering contributes bowls shaped like oysters and shells, including a shell bowl also available in porcelain. Klevering often works with a playful, illustrative look that plays on nature's own shapes.
Bloomingville and Creative Collection
Bloomingville and sister brand Creative Collection supply bowls in stoneware, such as the Chips bowl, Popcorn bowl, Nini bowl and Shakti bowl, as well as the lemon-shaped Limone bowl. Here the design language is simpler and calmer, with a focus on colour and finish rather than detailed motifs.
Rice
Rice is known for colourful, hand-painted ceramic in a playful Danish design. Their small flower bowl suits anyone who wants a smaller bowl with a soft, floral look.
Anna + Nina
Anna + Nina contributes a small Moules bowl (French for mussels), which like Klevering and Caja Company draws its motif from life beneath the sea, but in the brand's own colour universe.
Doing Goods
Doing Goods accounts for the only brass bowl in the range, a flower bowl that stands apart from the ceramic pieces with its metallic, decorative look.
| Brand | Hallmark | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Caja Company | Hand-painted Italian ceramic in organic shapes | Anyone wanting colour and a unique motif |
| &Klevering | Dutch, playful illustration | Sea motifs for the kitchen and living room |
| Bloomingville and Creative Collection | Stoneware in simple shapes | A calmer, more muted look |
| Rice | Colourful, Danish ceramic | A softer, floral detail |
| Anna + Nina | French-inspired shell motif | A more international, artistic look |
| Doing Goods | Brass instead of ceramic | A metallic, decorative alternative |
How to choose the right candy bowl
Still not sure which bowl suits you best? Use these recommendations from our range as a starting point.
| Situation | Our recommendation |
|---|---|
| You want an eye-catcher on the coffee table | A large bowl like Caja Company's oyster bowl in Ø25 cm or the stoneware Limone bowl from Creative Collection |
| You want to gather keys or jewellery | A small bowl, for example the garlic bowl or Rice's small flower bowl |
| You love sea motifs | Oyster or shell bowls from Caja Company, &Klevering or Anna + Nina |
| You want a calm, earthy look | Stoneware bowls from Bloomingville or Creative Collection |
| You want something other than ceramic | The brass flower bowl from Doing Goods |
| The bowl will be used for guests | A medium to large bowl, so there's room for several hands |
| You want to give a personal gift | A hand-painted bowl from Caja Company in a motif that suits the recipient's taste |
Styling and gift ideas with candy bowls
A candy bowl is a small detail that still makes a big difference to the overall look of a room. Because the bowls each have their own motif and colour, they can be used to tie a theme together, for example by grouping several sea-inspired bowls on one table, or letting the lemon and fruit motifs echo the rest of the kitchen's colours.
If you want to style several bowls together, it's a good idea to vary the size, so a large bowl acts as the eye-catcher while one or two smaller bowls sit alongside with other snacks or as pure decoration. Feel free to mix materials, such as ceramic and brass, to create contrast between the warm, matte surface and the brass's glossy shine.
As a gift, a candy bowl is an easy choice, because it feels personal without being expensive, and because the recipient can use it right away, whether for sweets, keys or jewellery. Choose a motif that suits the recipient's taste or interests, for example a sea motif for someone who loves the summer house, or lemon and fruit motifs for someone who likes colourful kitchenware. A hand-painted bowl from Caja Company or &Klevering also feels like a more personal gift, since no other bowl is exactly like it.
Myths and facts about candy bowls
- Myth: A candy bowl can only be used for sweets. Fact: The bowls are used just as often for nuts, snacks, jewellery or keys.
- Myth: Hand-painted ceramic is fragile. Fact: The ceramic is fired and withstands everyday use, but should be handled carefully like any other tableware.
- Myth: All bowls in the same series are identical. Fact: Because the bowls are hand-painted, there will always be small, natural variations from bowl to bowl.
Frequently asked questions about candy bowls
What materials are the candy bowls made from?
The candy bowls at Dims Studio are mainly made from hand-painted ceramic and stoneware. A few bowls, such as the flower bowl from Doing Goods, are made from brass.
Can the candy bowl be used for something other than sweets?
Yes. The bowls work just as well for nuts, crisps and other snacks, and the smaller bowls are often used to gather keys, jewellery or hair ties.
Which brands' candy bowls do you sell?
We sell candy bowls from Caja Company, &Klevering, Bloomingville, Creative Collection, Rice, Anna + Nina and Doing Goods.
Why don't the bowls look exactly alike, even though they're from the same series?
Because the ceramic is hand-painted, there will always be small differences in brushwork and shading from bowl to bowl. That's a natural part of the craft.
Which size candy bowl should I choose?
For keys, jewellery or a single person, a small bowl of 8 to 14 centimetres is enough. If the bowl will be used for serving several people, a bowl over 20 centimetres is more practical.
Can ceramic candy bowls go in the dishwasher?
We recommend wiping the bowls with a damp cloth instead of putting them in the dishwasher, so the hand-painted colours and glaze last longer.
What's the difference between ceramic and stoneware?
Stoneware is fired at a higher temperature than regular ceramic, making it extra durable and better able to handle temperature changes. Ceramic typically has a more detailed, hand-painted finish.
Is a brass bowl practical for sweets?
The brass bowl from Doing Goods can be used for sweets, but also works well for keys or jewellery, where the metallic look really shines.
What motifs can I find among the candy bowls?
The range spans from oysters, shells and crabs to lemons, strawberries, garlic, onions, grapes and flowers.
Does a candy bowl make a good gift?
Yes, a hand-painted bowl in a motif that suits the recipient's taste is a personal gift that's both decorative and usable every day.
Can the candy bowl be used outdoors, for example on the terrace?
Ceramic and stoneware can easily be used outdoors for serving, but the bowls should be brought back in after use and not left out in frost or heavy rain for long periods.
Where can I find more bowls in the same style?
You can browse more ceramic bowls and serving bowls in our wider range, as well as lemon bowls and dishes if you love the citrus motif.
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