Kimitsu Decorative Bowl 45cm - Brown

The Kimitsu decorative bowl is a wide, shallow bowl made from aluminium, with an open, coral-like pattern running across its whole surface. The metal forms a web of irregular, rounded openings, so the bowl reads almost like a piece of sculpture rather than a solid dish. It comes in a deep brown, an earthy colour that sits easily alongside warm woods, stone and natural textiles. At 45cm across and 9cm high, it is broad enough to anchor a dining table or a sideboard while staying low, so it never blocks the view across the room.

We see it as a centrepiece for a dining table, a coffee table or a console in a hallway, and it works just as well on a wide shelf or a kitchen island. Left empty, the openwork lets the eye travel through to the tabletop, which keeps a busy room feeling light. Filled, it suits larger objects such as pine cones, decorative spheres or dried seed heads, which rest on the lattice and show through the gaps. Small loose items such as keys or coins are better kept elsewhere, as the openings are large enough to let them fall between the strands. It is a piece for anyone who likes natural forms and a relaxed, organic look in the home.

Aluminium is a light metal that does not rust, which makes it a sensible choice for a piece that lives on a busy table. The bowl weighs 1.3KG, so it is easy to lift and move from room to room while still feeling solid in the hand. Small feet lift the base slightly clear of the tabletop, so the coral pattern stays visible from every side. As a decorative piece it belongs indoors, and it looks its best where daylight can fall through the pattern and throw soft, lacy shadows across the tabletop.

What material is the Kimitsu bowl?

It is made from aluminium, a light metal that does not rust, so the whole bowl weighs just 1.3KG.

How big is the bowl?

It measures 45cm across and stands 9cm high, so it is wide enough to centre a dining table while staying low.

Can small items be kept in the bowl?

The coral pattern is open, with gaps between the strands, so small loose items such as keys or coins could fall between them. Larger objects suit it better.

Can the bowl be used outdoors?

No, we suggest keeping it indoors, as it is a decorative piece made for tables, sideboards and shelves inside the home.

What colour is the finish?

The bowl is brown, a deep and earthy shade that pairs well with warm woods, stone, linen and other natural materials.

Does the bowl stand on feet?

Yes, small feet lift the base slightly clear of the surface, so the openwork pattern can be seen from every side.