Here's a find you can afford: this bowl arrives packaged flat and you decide the diameter by how far you bend up the sides.

powder-coated steel
Available in 3 colors: green, red, orange

Hand coiled 6" bamboo bowls are made with a natural lacquer layering process (18 layers in total) to create a durable and waterproof, food-safe finish. Suitable for both hot and cold foods. available in: Black, Naked, Tomato Red, Green, Robin Egg Blue, Blueberry, Lemon Chiffon, and Cataloupe Orange.

It's no secret we like hexagons here at bltd, so it comes naturally that a 'geodetic' dome by Patricia Urquiola would, of course, be posted. "From the designer of the 'T-table", "Usame" and "Buckle" watch, comes "Orloff". Patricia Urquiola imagined a sort of inverse geodetic dome, transformed into bowls of two sizes. The project put deep-molding technicians to the test, as the containers are made from a single disc of drawn plate 18/10 stainless steel, without welding."

With just enough pattern to add some interest to the contrast, this collection is really eye-catching when mixed and matched with the Marrimekko mugs shown in the photograph.

"Maija Louekari dots your eyes with this lighthearted collection for your kitchen. Decorated in either red and white or black and white spotted patterns, she has coordinated both large and small trays, oven mitts, placemats, potholders, mugs, and aprons with her highly popular design."

marimekko fokus tray black, wood veneer
h 16" w 20"
$50.00 marimekko fokus mug black, porcelain h 4"

The surface texture and coloring of this steel bowl make an intriguing centerpiece... "The Cohncave Bowl by Alessi, named after its designer Susan Cohn, is a contemporary household accessory. The bowl features dimpled steel, colored with a baked-on coating of epoxy resins in black and grey."

For something considered completely misshapen, it's really quite beautiful. And shiny.

Diameter 11" x 4.75"h
polished stainless steel

Whether you use them as functional trays or as wall décor, these will definitely add some interesting subject matter to a room. "Ibride's products are created by 3 members of the same French family. The inspiration for each item comes from both the very close environment and travels around the world. The word 'ibride' itself is a play on words in French meaning 'hybrid', and many of the pieces combine several forms and several functions... Each tray is constructed to last using a century old technique. Created of high pressure laminate each of Ibride's items are thoroughly functional and lifestyle enhancing at the same time. " H 16" x W 10.5"

Such a steal! As far as planters go, they look a whole lot better than the selection at any garden store I've seen. "Made of rubber, these containers are water tight, lending them to a range of functions. Here at the store we drill holes in the bottom and use them for succulents or orchids. Or we use them as is for floral arrangements. You can use yours however you'd like." Size: 8"w x 4"d x 4"h.

Stunning angular hand crafted clay tray.

This large bowl by Hella Jongerius was made as part of Artecnica's socially and environmentally responsible Design With Conscience collection, is handcrafted by artisans in Peru, with the help of the non-profit organization Aid to Artisans. The 'Beads and Pieces' collection is executed in the smooth black ceramic typical of traditional Peruvian pottery. dimensions: diameter: 16" height: 11" Food safe