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Collapsible containers are so incredibly handy, and this sculptural basket would look good with or without items inside.

With its intricate, woven, spoke-like design, this collapsible and somewhat malleable wire container is perfect for holding yarn or other decorative collections. Different arrangements are available.

African Allsorts
Metal Wire
$70.00, Buy it here.

This is lovely (and somewhat affordable).

When filled with water, this shallow, double-walled ceramic bowl allows you to look deep within yourself. Safe for food, it also looks beautiful with floating flowers, candles, or simply sitting empty.

Measures 15″ in diameter and 2 3/4″ high.

was: $95.00, now: $66.50, Buy it here.

The organic translucent vessels by Tina Frey are lovely.

Modern designs in resin. Tina Frey Designs is a collection of home accessories, useful objects and jewelry by San Francisco-based designer Tina Frey. Her design aesthetic ranges from organic shapes to sleek clean lines, with a wide range of colors inspired by hues of translucent popsicles, jelly beans, solid candies, or reminiscent of rich finishes like stone.

Shown clockwise, starting top left:
Hannes Container, $76.00
Leo Vase, $100.00
Emma Tray, $270.00
Justin Tray, $330.00
Macy Six Bubble Necklace, $220.00
To see more, click here

Collection ranges from $40.00-$330.00, Buy it here.

Decoupage isn’t always fussy: this large centerpiece bowl makes use of a vintage map in the best possible way.

This is a huge 45cm platter decoupaged in 1940’s vintage map. I have carefully collaged the central london pages across the surface creating a patchworked london town! This shape & size looks great wall mounted or as a centre piece on a table…The piece is finished with a durable sumptuous glossy lacquer & the core is made from bamboo.

$145.00,Buy it here.

These would be great for odds and ends (or, as suggested, gift boxes).

Simplicity drives the design of these nesting containers, with near-invisible lids and self-hinges. Made from MDF and laminated in prints of various wood species, these boxes elevate gift packaging to a different level. Each set includes 3 boxes, one of each size: 9 x 9 x 3 1/4″, 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 2 1/2″, 6 x 6 x 1 3/4″.

Designer: Publique Living, San Francisco
Ebony or Walnut
$52.00

I am loving these handmade crushed bowls from Muuto.

The Crushed Bowls show big-scale architecture applied on small scale objects. The bowls are composed of equilateral triangles and principles we use for big-scale computer modeling. Adding human ergonomics and aesthetics to the equation we have derived a series of vessels that are carefully crushed for everyday use.

These delightful ceramic and paper-maché vessels are perfect for smaller plants or as holders for those smaller miscellaneous items we all have.

Gray Vessel Set (4″-6″ dia.), $44.00
Black Silo Planter (4″H), $28.00
Peach Water Tower (10.5″ H) , $48.00
Gold Vessel (4″ dia.), $25.00

These animal interpretations of old school portraiture are delightful, though I’d vote for the wall plaque option instead of using it as an actual tray.

“High pressure wood laminate. Water and heat resistant.
Not dishwasher safe. Use dish soap to clean. Can also be hung as a wall plaque.”

25″ x 16.75″

This bowl is made of 22 acrylic pieces which assemble easily without tools. It adds visual interest along with a place to store your fruit.



[posted by kris]

These are lovely, and much more affordable than they look.

“Fascinated by waves and the complexity of glittering water, Erika Lagerbielke’s love for water continues to inspire her. Venus named after Botticelli’s famous painting is classic, clear Orrefors crystal in modern guise. In their simplicity, the bowls and vases are ideal for both traditional and modern homes.”

Small Bowl: 2.5h x 5.125w, $75.00
Large Bowl: 3.375h x 7.25w, $150.00
Large Vase: 9.5h x 5.125w, $200.00

The natural sculptural quality of these bowls would add an earthy feel/texture to a room…

“Artisans handcarve the discarded root balls of Chinese fir trees into magnificent bowls that display the character of their parent trees in unique color variations, knots, and small fissures.”

Large approximately 14″Dx10″H, Medium approximately 10″Dx5″H
Food safe.

I’ve got to say that I didn’t quite believe this until I saw it in person. You can put drinks on this tray and swing it around and the drinks don’t spill.

Wow.

“forbidden _fruit.mgx, by dan yeffet, is an order of magnitude more complex than any bowl we’ve seen. this forbidden fruit isn’t solid, but rather is made of all the things that make it forbidden, words like ‘soft’, ‘sweet’, ‘tender’, ‘smooth’, ‘juicy’ you get the picture.”

Bordeaux, Grass Green, Havana Brown, or Black.

Holy. This is the nicest “dish” I’ve ever seen. In fact, I wouldn’t even use it- I’d just admire it upon a table or figure out a way to hang it on a wall.

“The detailing on this bird’s wing dish continues on both sides to create a three-dimensional sculptural piece. Formed of white bisque porcelain by a company steeped in a 250 year tradition of craftsmanship, the superior quality of this dish will astound you.”

[posted by katie]

I’m a sucker for old ideas reinterpreted with modern processes, and here’s another great example.

“Handcrafted using advanced metal processing technologies, this bowl is inspired by vintage Eastern European lace handkerchiefs collected in antique shops in Israel. Uniquely shaped and structured, each piece is a one-of-a-kind creation and can be used for serving or decoration. Stainless steel. Hand-wash only.”