# Furniture-Inspired Dishes The Catch-Bowl Seamlessly Transforms into a Set of Shelves By Michael Hines | Published 2011-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catch-bowl References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/08/08/catchbowl-by-torafu-architects/) & [torafu](http://torafu.com/) The Catch-bowl is perhaps the first bowl ever designed to double as a shelf. Designed by Torafu Architects, the Catch-bowl features a removable lid and panels that let you instantly turn the wooden bowl into a corner shelf. The Catch-bowl can actually pull double duty as the removed piece of bowl can be wedged between two corners to become a small shelf. The lid of the bowl can also be removed if you all of a sudden get an urge to play an old school game of basketball (all basket, no net). Bowls usually aren't worth getting excited over, but I think an exception can be made for the Catch-bowl. It's ability to function as both a piece of dishware and a shelf makes this design a true one-of-a-kind. You can check out the Catch-bowl in all of its modular glory here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multipurpose Design:** The Catch-bowl demonstrates the trend of furniture-inspired dishes that serve multiple functions, providing an opportunity for brands to create versatile and space-saving products. - **Modular Living:** The Catch-bowl's ability to transform from a bowl to a shelf highlights the trend of modular living, presenting an opportunity for companies to explore adaptable furniture and storage solutions. - **Playful Homeware:** The Catch-bowl's removable lid and the possibility of using it for games showcases the trend of incorporating playfulness into homeware, presenting an opportunity for brands to design fun and versatile household items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can leverage the trend of multipurpose design by creating innovative furniture pieces that serve multiple functions and save space. - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can explore the trend of furniture-inspired dishes by designing versatile dishware products that can double as storage or serve other functions. - **Homeware:** The homeware industry can tap into the trend of playful homeware by creating fun and adaptable household items that add an element of playfulness to everyday routines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Display-Centric Dynamic Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shell-table.md) - [Bookshelf-Incorporated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overlap-table.md) - [Multi-Functional Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-food-container.md) - [Creative Dipping Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sea.md) - [Spill-Proof Kibble Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kibble-katcher.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md)