Bistro Bowls
Bistro Bowl Information
Bistro Bowl – Extra-Large
Holds 96 oz. – Measures 10-1/2” diameter x 3-1/4” height
Item Number: 1472
Backstamp Style: Embossed
Introduced 2015
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Produced in the following colors – White, Cobalt Blue, Turquoise, Sunflower, Plum, Shamrock, Tangerine, Scarlet, Ivory, Lemongrass, Paprika, Lapis, Poppy, Slate, Sage, Claret, Daffodil, Mulberry, Meadow, Butterscotch, Twilight, Peony, Jade, Sky
It was NOT produced in the following colors – Black, Rose, Apricot, Yellow, Periwinkle Blue, Sea Mist Green, Lilac, Persimmon, Sapphire, Chartreuse, Pearl Gray, Juniper, Cinnabar, Peacock, Heather, Evergreen, Chocolate, Marigold, Flamingo.
- The main group illustration (above) shows how the four different Bistro bowls compare in size. From top to bottom is the small Bistro bowl, medium Bistro bowl, large Bistro bowl and extra-large Bistro bowl.
- With the introduction of Butterscotch in 2020 – FTC stopped producing this bowl in Shamrock and Ivory.
- In 2021 FTC added to the “not being produced in” glazes of Cobalt Blue and Slate.
Bistro Bowl – Large
Holds 68 oz. – Measures 9-5/8″ diameter x 3-1/8″ height
Item Number: 1459
Backstamp Style: Embossed
Introduced 2014
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Produced in the following colors – White, Black, Cobalt Blue, Turquoise, Sunflower, Plum, Shamrock, Tangerine, Scarlet, Peacock, Ivory, Lemongrass, Paprika, Lapis, Poppy, Slate, Sage, Claret, Daffodil, Mulberry, Meadow, Butterscotch, Twilight, Peony, Jade, Sky
It was NOT produced in the following colors – Rose, Apricot, Yellow, Periwinkle Blue, Sea Mist Green, Lilac, Persimmon, Sapphire, Chartreuse, Pearl Gray, Juniper, Cinnabar, Heather, Evergreen, Chocolate, Marigold, Flamingo, Foundry
- It wasn’t by accident that the large and medium Bistro bowls were added to the Fiesta® line. According to Dave Conley, the former director of sales and marketing at Homer Laughlin China Company, the Bistro bowls were originally part of the HLC’s restaurant ware division. He stated to the conference attendees at the 2014 HLCCA conference, “restaurants wanted them in Fiesta® colors … if they made them for food service, they’ll make them for the retail line, too.” (“Dave says … Answers and News from HLC” by Kathy Holley The Dish Vol 17 No. 1 – 2014 page 14).
Post 86 – large Bistro bowl (left) and Vintage promotional salad bowl (right)
Vintage – measures 9-3/4” diameter x 3-1/2” height
Bistro Bowl – Medium
Holds 38 oz. – Measures 7-1/2″ diameter x 2-1/2″ height
Item Number: 1458
Backstamp Style: Embossed
Introduced 2014
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Produced in the following colors – White, Black, Cobalt Blue, Turquoise, Sunflower, Plum, Shamrock, Tangerine, Scarlet, Peacock, Ivory, Lemongrass, Paprika, Lapis, Poppy, Slate, Sage, Claret, Foundry, Daffodil, Mulberry, Meadow, Butterscotch, Twilight, Peony, Jade, Sky
It was NOT produced in the following colors – Rose, Apricot, Yellow, Periwinkle Blue, Sea Mist Green, Lilac, Persimmon, Sapphire, Chartreuse, Pearl Gray, Juniper, Cinnabar, Heather, Evergreen, Chocolate, Marigold, Flamingo
- The medium Bistro bowl was introduced through Macy’s department stores; however, it was not exclusive to them.
The above illustration shows the difference between the Post 86 medium Bistro bowl (right) and the Vintage individual salad bowl (left).
Vintage – individual salad bowl measures 7-5/8″ diameter x 2-3/8″ height
- The Bistro bowl is like the Vintage individual salad bowl. However, you will notice in the illustration to the left, the Vintage individual salad (right) has more rings on the inside edge and inside center circle than the Post 86 Bistro bowl (left.)
- The illustration to the right shows the Vintage individual salad bowl (left) has an incised backstamp where the Post 86 medium Bistro (right) has an embossed style.
- You can also see, that both bowls have a dry foot (unglazed).
Bistro Bowl – Small
Holds 22 oz. – Measures 5-1/2” diameter x 2-3/4” height
Item Number: 1479
Backstamp Style: Embossed
Introduced 2016
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Produced in the following colors – White, Cobalt Blue, Turquoise, Sunflower, Shamrock, Tangerine, Scarlet, Ivory, Lemongrass, Paprika, Lapis, Poppy, Slate, Sage, Claret, Foundry, Daffodil, Mulberry, Meadow, Butterscotch, Twilight, Peony, Jade, Sky
It was NOT produced in the following colors – Black, Rose, Apricot, Yellow, Periwinkle Blue, Sea Mist Green, Lilac, Persimmon, Sapphire, Chartreuse, Pearl Gray, Juniper, Cinnabar, Plum, Peacock, Heather, Evergreen, Chocolate, Marigold, Flamingo
- Don’t get the small Bistro bowl and the 6” medium footed / rice bowl mixed up. As illustrated to the right, the rice bowl (left) has a more prominent foot than the small Bistro (right).
- You will notice in this nesting view (left), how the small Bistro bowl sits higher than the other Bistro bowls.
- The small Bistro bowl along with the 7-1/4” and 10-1/2” Bistro plates were originally released as part of the 3-piece Bistro set (Set Item #1482).
- In 2017, all three pieces became available to buy individually through HLC retail outlets and independent retailers.
- Foundry was added to the line in 2017.
5 Piece Bistro Bowl Set
Set Item Number : 1574024
Set consisted of
1 – Extra Large Bistro Bowl
4 – Medium Bistro Bowls
Introduced 2021
- Sold through Costco’s and Walmart (Costco display photo courtesy of Tonja Main)
- Sold in two different color combinations.
- Warm (left) Extra Large Bistro bowl – Butterscotch – Medium Bistro bowls – Lemongrass, Daffodil, Poppy and Scarlet
- Cool (right) Extra Large Bistro bowl – White – Medium Bistro bowls – Twilight, Lapis, Turquoise and Meadow
(Photos courtesy of Mary Kramasz)
