Nested transparent mini bowls Set of 6 product image (primary)
Two clear glass mini bowls shown: one small bowl on the left containing seeds, and a stack of nested bowls on the right rotated so the top bowl sits upright above an inverted bowl base. Both are transparent glass with horizontal ringed texture.

Duralex

Nested Transparent Mini Bowls Set Of 6

4.8/5 (8)
CA$20.00CAD
In Stock

These Duralex mini bowls are a set of six transparent tempered glass bowls made in France. They are thermal shock-resistant, dishwasher and microwave safe, and stack neatly for storage, with each bowl measuring 3.25 inches in diameter and 1.25 inches high. Commonly used for food preparation, serving, and baking, they are noted for their durability and versatility in everyday use.

Color
Transparent
Material
Tempered glass
Category
Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Bowls

Color

Assorted

Size

SET/6

Specifications

A set of 6 transparent mini bowls made from thermal shock-resistant tempered glass, dishwasher and microwave safe, made in France.

Thermal shock-resistant, dishwasher and microwave safe, made in France

Color
Transparent · white
Material
Tempered glass
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Dimensions
3.25x3.25x1.25 in
Category
Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Bowls

Additional Attributes

  • Thermal shock-resistant tempered glass
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Microwave safe
  • Made in France
  • Set of 6
  • Matching pieces sold separately
  • Nested design

Product Insights

The Duralex Nested Transparent Mini Bowls Set of 6 combines 2.5x stronger tempered glass with a 70-year-old French manufacturing process, surviving daily use for decades and three-foot drops while resisting thermal shock up to 130°C. The 3.25-inch bowls offer a stable, nesting design that saves space and prevents wobbling, and their clear glass highlights food colors for serving. A key tradeoff: though exceptionally durable, they shatter into small, blunt fragments when broken—safer for children than standard glass but not unbreakable. Buyers report zero breakage over 23 years, and the set withstands −20°C to 100°C, replacing a double-boiler insert.

Verified claims

Thermal shock
Withstands sudden temperature changes up to 130°C without cracking.
Breakage safety
Shatters into smaller, less sharp fragments if broken.
Heritage
Duralex is made in France with a 70-year-old batch-controlled recipe.
Perceived size
Buyers report the bowls are bigger than a pinch bowl but smaller than a side bowl.
Stability
Wider base than standard sauce cups provides stable scooping for dips.
Capacity
Suitable for mise en place and melting chocolate over a hot-water bath.
Nesting design
Rim collar prevents wobbling and saves cabinet space.
User satisfaction
Buyers describe the stacking as hard to beat.
Impact resistance
2.5x stronger than ordinary glass; survives decades of daily use and 3-foot drops.
Stain resistance
Non-porous glass does not absorb stains or odors.
Recyclability
Fully recyclable at standard glass facilities.
Provenance
100% French-manufactured tempered glass using Duralex's proprietary tempering process unchanged since 1945.
Durability
Long-term buyer reports zero breakage over 23 years of daily use.
Break pattern
Shatters into small, blunt fragments; safer for children than standard glass.
Serving presentation
Clear glass highlights food colors and is presentable for guests.
Size and stackability
3.25-inch bowls nest compactly and are less likely to tip.
Longevity
Buyers report 23 years of daily use with bowls still perfect.
Versatility
Withstands −20°C to 100°C and replaces a double‑boiler insert.

Product record

Title
Nested Transparent Mini Bowls Set Of 6
Brand
Duralex
Price
20 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

2 images
Nested transparent mini bowls Set of 6 product image (primary)
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Product

Two clear glass mini bowls shown: one small bowl on the left containing seeds, and a stack of nested bowls on the right rotated so the top bowl sits upright above an inverted bowl base. Both are transparent glass with horizontal ringed texture.

  • Left small bowlSingle low-profile clear glass bowl placed on the left front edge of the surface, containing a pile of small brown seeds; bowl has a rounded base and a slightly flared rim.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.63 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Stacked nested bowlsA group of clear glass bowls nested and stacked vertically on the right; the visible stack shows horizontal banded/ribbed texture and a wider base bowl inverted under the stack, producing a pedestal-like silhouette.
    1 regionx 0.52 · y 0.28 · w 0.42 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Surface reflections and textureGlass surfaces show bright specular highlights and soft internal reflections; horizontal concentric ring texture is visible on the outer walls of the bowls.
  • Contents in bowlSmall mixed brown seeds or grains fill the left bowl to below the rim and form a mound in the center.
    1 regionx 0.17 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium)

Other

Studio-style photograph showing bowls on a light wood surface against a warm beige background with directional lighting from upper left creating soft shadows and highlights.

  • Staging and surfaceProducts sit on a light natural wood shelf or table with visible wood grain running horizontally across the image.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high)
  • BackgroundSmooth warm beige/tan background occupying the upper portion of the image with no visible patterns or props.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.68 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsDirectional warm lighting from the upper left casts soft shadows to the right and subtle bright highlights on the glass edges.
  • Shot compositionFramed vertically with product centered low in the frame; left small bowl and right stacked bowls are both fully visible and isolated from other objects.

Colors

transparent clear (glass)· bowls#FBDCBC
Nested transparent mini bowls Set of 6 product image 2
02

Product

Partial view of a single clear glass bowl showing the upper rim and outer wall with concentric horizontal ring texture; bowl sits on a light wood surface and is translucent with specular highlights and internal reflections.

  • Visible portionRight-side partial view of a single round glass bowl showing the upper rim, interior curve and outer wall; bowl is photographed from above at a slight angle so interior bottom is partially visible.
    1 regionx 0.25 · y 0.20 · w 0.70 · h 0.65 (high)
  • Rim detailSmooth rounded rim with thin clear glass edge producing a bright specular highlight along its circumference.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Concentric ring textureMultiple horizontal concentric ring grooves encircling the bowl's exterior wall, visible as parallel raised/indented lines.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.35 · w 0.62 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Material appearanceTransparent clear glass with internal reflections and bright highlights; interior shows subtle optical distortion of the background.
    1 regionx 0.35 · y 0.30 · w 0.55 · h 0.50 (high)

Other

Product staged on a light wood surface with warm directional lighting from upper left producing a soft shadow and visible highlights; image is a close detail crop focusing on the bowl's rim and wall.

  • Staging surfaceLight-colored wooden surface with visible wood grain occupying the left and lower portions of the image.
    2 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.55 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.45 (medium)
  • Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from top-left creates bright specular highlights on the glass and a soft triangular shadow on the wood below and to the right of the bowl.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.65 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Shot compositionClose-up, slightly elevated angle; bowl is cropped on the right edge and lower-right corner, leaving negative space of wood on the left.

Colors

transparent with cool highlights· glass body#FEE2C3none· nonePackaging

Customer Reviews

8 total
4.8

8 reviews · out of 5

Petits bols de verres extraordinaires !

Isabelle C.

S'empilent à merveille, mais surtout un indispensable en cuisine vu leur polyvalence.

Cute

Corinne S.

Overall very happy with these. While they are a little smaller than I thought they would be ( ordered online) they are still a useful size. Bigger than a pinch bowl but not as large as a side bowl if that makes any sense.

Grandeur parfaite

Hélène G.

Je les adore; format idéal collation… belle qualité

Beautiful and sturdy

Laurie M.

Great for assembling recipe ingredients - just like on TV!

Pratique !

Cloe S.

Ont aiment

Good quality

Gianoula I.

I love this brand for their durability and design

Ce que je voulais. . .

Marie-Claire R.

Ce que je voulais. . .

Mini Glass Bowls

Elaine O.

These are nice glass bowls. They are smaller than I thought. There are very durable.

Reddit Insights

3 threads · r/AskBaking, r/AskCulinary, r/BuyItForLife

Reddit users consistently recommend Duralex glass bowls for their unmatched durability, stackable design, and all-purpose use from food prep to elegant serving.

positive sentiment80% match

All mentions of Duralex bowls are highly positive, praising their durability, practicality, and appearance. No negative comments found in these threads.

Themes

Durabilitypositive
Versatility (mixing, prep, serving)positive
Stackabilitypositive
Aestheticspositive

Use Cases

  • Baking preparation and mixing
  • Serving dishes for the table
  • Everyday food prep and storage

Compared To

vs Fattoria mixing bowls (Casafina)

Duralex is more functional and durable, while Fattoria is more decorative.

Source Threads

  • Snapparillo recommends Duralex for durability and stackability

    I love my Duralex glass bowls. So incredibly durable and they stack! If you're looking for something more decorative, I've started collecting the Fattoria mixing bowls from Casafina. I use them for basically everything from prep to serving.

    u/snapparillor/AskBakingView thread →

  • Velvetjones01 recommends Duralex stacking bowls

    I think the Duralex stacking bowls are hard to beat, they're easy to clean, heat resistant, come in a variety of sizes, won't embarrass you if you serve out of them.

    u/velvetjones01r/AskCulinaryView thread →

  • Troutshout reports 23 years of daily use with Duralex bowls

    I've had a set of 9 Duralex glass bowls ($28) for 23 years. Use them every day, and they're still perfect. They are sturdy enough to mix/cook in but styled well enough to look good on the dinner table. Among my top half-dozen best buys ever.

    u/Troutshoutr/BuyItForLifeView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/kitchen-dining/dinnerware-utensils/plates-bowls/nested-transparent-mini-bowls-set-of-6--20922-3251100?colourId=0
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