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56 Pieces of Abstract Kitchenware

From Entangled Fruit Bowls to Abstract Geometric Dishes

— August 28, 2013 — Art & Design
Any homeowner looking to add some artistically unique elements to their home decor are in luck, because these abstract kitchenware items will definitely bring an eclectic touch to any cooking space.

Spending time in the kitchen while preparing a meal or cooking up a dish can turn into quite the mundane and boring experience, which is why outfitting your kitchen with unique and artistic utensils will make the process more visually appealing. Perfectly suited for any individual who enjoys observing and appreciating abstract art, these unique kitchenware designs will certainly have you closely examining what the theme or shape is actually supposed to be.

From beautifully entangled fruit bowls to contemporary geometric jugs, these abstract kitchenware items will definitely turn any ordinary kitchen into a much more artistic and visually mesmerizing space.
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Artistically Dirty Dishrags
Artistically Dirty Dishrags
The Stain by Number Tea Towel Encourages Messes and Cleanups
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55
Artistically Adjustable Trivets
Artistically Adjustable Trivets
The Quad Trivet by Dewa Bleisinger Accommodates Different Pots
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54
Cubic Food Shapers
Cubic Food Shapers
The 'Rice Cube' Cleverly Transforms any Dish into Square Form
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53
Abstract Agrarian Platters
Abstract Agrarian Platters
The Land Cheese Tray Mimics the Countryside that Yielded its Contents
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52
Cold Cut Coasters
Cold Cut Coasters
Artist Chen Chen Creates Log-Based Meat-Like Coasters Through Deconstruction
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51
Sunken Square Salvers
Sunken Square Salvers
The Pod3 Tray Encourages the Contemporary Artistic Arrangement of Edibles
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50
Inked Enamel Dishes
Inked Enamel Dishes
Bethan Lloyd Worthington Tableware has a Splash of Artistic Flair
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49
Minimalist Graphic Tableware
Minimalist Graphic Tableware
The Phuc Van Dang Phucisme Collection is Colorful and Quirky
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48
Cartilage-Inspired Ceramics
Cartilage-Inspired Ceramics
The Crockery Bone China Collection Fuses Aesthetics with Function
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47
Emoticon-Inspired Tableware
Emoticon-Inspired Tableware
The Patterned Smile Plates Take Cues from Virtual Imagery
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46
Abstract Expressionist Glassware
Abstract Expressionist Glassware
The mkwATELIER Collection is Inspired by Jackson Pollock
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45
Stool-Like Dishware
Stool-Like Dishware
The Thomas Feichtner Fruit Bowl Looks Like a Piece of Furniture
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44
Entangled Fruit Bowls
Entangled Fruit Bowls
The Platter by Petra Pavelkova Looks Like a Bird Nest
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43
City Map Kichenware
City Map Kichenware
Metrobowls are Based on Maps of Amsterdam and New York City
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42
Electronic Food Sniffers
Electronic Food Sniffers
The Fridge Nose Sniffs Your Edibles to Prevent Eating Expired Leftovers
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41
Bulbous Abstract Salvers
Bulbous Abstract Salvers
The Staphylos Fruit Bowl has an Engaging Effervescence
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40
Delicate Metal Bowls
Delicate Metal Bowls
Thalie by Julie Richoz is Loosely Inspired by Crochet and Knitting
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39
Colorless Conical Brewers
Colorless Conical Brewers
This Coffee Machine by Ohad Lustgarten is a Rad Reductive Appliance
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38
Charging Bull Decanters
Charging Bull Decanters
The Glass Decanter from 'NY Cruets' is Shaped Like a Bull
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37
Geometric Stacking Saucers
Geometric Stacking Saucers
Add Dimension to the Meal with Triangle and Square Dish Sets
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36
Sculptural Serviette Casings
Sculptural Serviette Casings
Kalla Napkin Holder Becomes an Additional Dish at the Dining Table
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35
Abstract Geometric Dishes
Abstract Geometric Dishes
The Middletons Plate Set Features Fun Designs to Go with Your Meal
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34
Suspended Table Settings
Suspended Table Settings
Itadakimasu Dishes Serve up an Unusual Storage Alternative
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33
Conversational Kitchen Crockery
Conversational Kitchen Crockery
The Speech Dish Set Serves Up a Scrumptious Discussion at Supper
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32
State-Shaped Salvers
State-Shaped Salvers
The California Bowl Would Make a Suppertime Conversation Piece Anywhere
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31
Delightfully Dimpled Dishes
Delightfully Dimpled Dishes
The Cumulus Tray Offers a Cluster of Shallow Pockets to Serving Sweets
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30
Burnished Angular Baskets
Burnished Angular Baskets
The Hellraiser Collection by Karim Rashid Embodies Sharp Geometries
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29
Finger-Sleeved Kitchen Tools
Finger-Sleeved Kitchen Tools
This Cooking Utensil Comes in Three Parts for Three Separate Fingers
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28
Sprouting Wooden Surfaces
Sprouting Wooden Surfaces
The Bushel Table Adds a Touch of Green to Your Home's Decor
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27
Seafood-Shaped Salvers
Seafood-Shaped Salvers
The Sushi to Go Plate Set was Inspired by a Popular Japanese Ingredient
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26
Chemist-Inspired Stemware
Chemist-Inspired Stemware
The Shared Glass Collection Combines Community and Uniqueness
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25
Global Warming Awareness Dishes
Global Warming Awareness Dishes
'Only 1°C Change Can Affect Us' Cups
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24
Rustic Recycled Designs
Rustic Recycled Designs
Ivan Christianto Gives Discarded Items a Second Chance to Make an Impact
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23
Tweezer-Inspired Kitchen Tongs
Tweezer-Inspired Kitchen Tongs
The Carrasco Barcelo Kitchen Tweezers Reinvent a Simple Tool
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22
Macabre Tea Pots
Macabre Tea Pots
The Pig Skull Tea Pot is a Bone-Chilling Vessel
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21
Switchblade Kitchen Utensils
Switchblade Kitchen Utensils
The Schweizer Messerblock Swiss Knife Block is Culinarily Equipped
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20
Metallic Malleable Dishware
Metallic Malleable Dishware
The Facetat Serving Dish is a Bowl Molded From a Geometric Sheet
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19
Geometric Metal Platters
Geometric Metal Platters
The HAY Kaleido Collection Merges Material and Graphic Design
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18
Sweet Hexagonal Cisterns
Sweet Hexagonal Cisterns
The 'Hive Honey Set' has a Sweet and Buzz-Worthy Design
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17
Contemporary Geometric Jugs
Contemporary Geometric Jugs
Secante by l'Atelier Polyhedre Explores Elementary Design
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16
Hexagonal Wooden Dishware
Hexagonal Wooden Dishware
Poly by Martin Zampach is Geometrically Minimalist
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15
Creature Outline Crockery
Creature Outline Crockery
Bernardaud Breakfast Bowls Reveal Forms When Filled to the Brim
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14
Slumping See-Through Flasks
Slumping See-Through Flasks
The Sede Carafe Seems to Sag Beneath the Weight of its Own Spout
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13
Virtual Dishware Designers
Virtual Dishware Designers
SplatterPlatter Lets You Create Your Own Artistic Dishes
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12
Angular Perimeter Platters
Angular Perimeter Platters
Outline Collection by Jean Couvreur Merely Suggests the Idea of a Dish
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11
Geometric Culinary Canvases
Geometric Culinary Canvases
The Carl Klein IKEA Photo Series Arranges Baking Ingredients
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10
Folded Form Kitchenettes
Folded Form Kitchenettes
The Origami-Mi Kitchen is a Crafty Stand-Alone Space
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9
Sculptural Fire Pits
Sculptural Fire Pits
The Mikado Focus Grill is Aesthetically Pleasing in a Natural Way
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8
Conversational Ceramics
Conversational Ceramics
Kina Gorska Creates Dish Dialogue with Her Speech Balloon Plate
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7
Flatpack Fruit Bowls
Flatpack Fruit Bowls
The Gills Bowl by Bettina Nissen Folds to Form a Dish
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6
Construction Material Crockery
Construction Material Crockery
These Concrete Plates by Nir Meiri Stand on Legs of Lumber
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5
Space Age Tea Sets
Space Age Tea Sets
Have High Tea With Style With Futuristic Designs
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4
Car Part Crockery
Car Part Crockery
CADCAM Tableware Provokes Thought About Industrial Production
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3
Eco-Friendly Brewers
Eco-Friendly Brewers
Alexander Yakushin's Electric Coffee Maker is Energy and Space Efficient
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2
Geometric Grass Growers
Geometric Grass Growers
Geodesic Terrariums Get Your Plants Growing in Style
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1
Almost Serious Pottery
Almost Serious Pottery
Clay Art from Cody Pottery Features Funny Feet on Bowls and Mugs
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