Description
The Bongosi decorative bowl is a long, leaf-shaped dish in aluminium, with a warm gold exterior and foot and a glossy cream interior. It measures 31.5cm long, 16cm wide and 7.5cm high, so it sits low and reads as a slender, flowing form rather than a deep bowl. The rim sweeps to a point at each end and curves gently along the sides, which gives the piece a quiet sense of movement on a table or shelf. At 0.4KG it is light enough to lift and carry from room to room with one hand.
We see it working best as a centrepiece on a dining table, a sideboard or a hallway console, where its length lines up neatly with the surface. Being only 16cm wide, it fits on a narrow mantelpiece or a deep windowsill without crowding the space. It suits anyone who likes warm metallic accents at home, and it sits comfortably beside brass, natural wood and linen. Use it as a catch-all for keys and loose change by the front door, or leave it empty and let the shape do the work.
Aluminium is a light metal that does not rust, which keeps the bowl easy to handle. The gold covers the exterior and the oval foot, while the cream interior has a glossy surface that catches the light and brightens whatever it holds. Together the two tones give the bowl its character: the gold reads warm and rich, and the cream keeps it soft rather than showy. The oval foot gives it a steady base, and the long shape is easiest to place running along a table rather than across it.
Specification
| Colour |
Beige & Gold |
| Material |
Aluminium |
| Length |
31.5cm |
| Width |
16cm |
| Height |
7.5cm |
| Weight |
0.4KG |
Frequently Asked
What material is the bowl?
It is aluminium, a light metal, finished in gold on the exterior and foot with a glossy cream interior.
How big is the Bongosi bowl?
It is 31.5cm long, 16cm wide and 7.5cm high, a low and slender shape that suits long, narrow surfaces.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 0.4KG, so it is easy to lift, move between rooms and place on a shelf or mantelpiece.
Where does it look best?
We like it along a dining table, sideboard, console or mantelpiece, where its length runs with the surface and the gold catches the light.
Which colours does it combine?
The exterior and foot are a warm gold and the interior is a glossy cream, a soft beige tone that keeps the gold from feeling too bright.