Basic — Bormioli Rocco

The Basic collection by Bormioli Rocco brings together the Italian glassmaker's round transparent glass salad bowls. Designed as the essential service and preparation range, it covers every common salad-bowl diameter, from the small individual format to the family-size serving dish.

What makes the Basic collection distinctive

Basic plays the understated card: undecorated transparent glass, regular round shape, thick walls. The range fits within Bormioli Rocco's Italian pressed-glass know-how, calibrated to withstand daily service and repeated dishwasher cycles. Diameters are coordinated to nest for storage.

• Transparent Bormioli Rocco glass, Italian manufacture
• Round salad bowls in four diameters: 13, 17, 20 and 26 cm
• Stackable shape for compact storage in cupboards or professional kitchens

The most popular pieces in the Basic collection

A few formats account for most of the purchases on AZ boutique.

• Transparent round salad bowl 20 cm: AZ boutique's best-selling piece, versatile format for family salad, fruit or tabletop presentation
• Transparent round salad bowl 17 cm: intermediate size for starters, shared salads for 2-3 covers or shared desserts
• Transparent round salad bowl 26 cm: large serving format for big tables, shared dishes and buffets
• Transparent round salad bowl 13 cm: individual format for plated starters, stewed fruit or dessert

Choosing within the Basic collection

Which Basic salad bowl diameter to choose?

The 20 cm is the most versatile: it suits a salad for 4 to 6 people, a fruit service or a tidy table presentation. The 17 cm is rather for starters and more generous individual portions. The 26 cm targets large tables and shared service, while the 13 cm works as an individual cup.

Are Basic salad bowls stackable?

Yes, the range is designed to nest across the diameter series. You can build a complete set (13, 17, 20, 26 cm) that stores in the volume of the largest bowl alone, simplifying storage in a compact kitchen or behind a hospitality counter.

Is Basic glass dishwasher-safe?

Yes, Bormioli Rocco glass is designed for everyday domestic dishwasher use. To preserve shine over time, prefer a moderate-temperature cycle and a gentle rinse aid. Avoid sharp thermal shocks (going straight from freezer to hot oven) that may weaken the glass.

Basic or a decorated salad bowl: which to prefer?

Basic plays the neutrality card: undecorated transparent glass shows off the contents (colourful salad, fruit, dessert) and matches any tableware. For a formal dressed table or a service aiming at a specific visual effect, a decorated bowl (coloured or cut glass) takes precedence. For everyday versatile use, the transparent Basic remains the safe choice.

The Basic collection on AZ boutique

Discover the Basic selection by Bormioli Rocco on AZ boutique to build your glass salad bowl service. Also found in our salad bowls section.