# Oscillating Lumber Bowls The Chuckle Trays Have Been Carved Playfully to Make Their Contents Rock By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuckle-trays References: [blog.leibal](http://blog.leibal.com/products/office/chuckle/) & [karimoku-newstandard.jp](http://www.karimoku-newstandard.jp/) An unstable bowl is no less practical as a dish, so long as it can contain the items that have been placed inside. The Chuckle Trays are a pair of [wooden plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series) that have high ridges to account for their tendency to rock. Made by Karimoko New Standard from lovely maple lumber, the servers come with a cheerful yellow finish and a clear one that reveals the natural beauty of the material. They have been whittled with consistent curves along their tops and bottoms, enabling them to be [stacked when they're not in use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-sake-set). Smooth concave indentations make the Chuckle Trays ideal for both [decorative objects and edibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware). The swaying motions invite easier access to people reaching into the bowls from either side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unstable Dishware:** Opportunity for innovative designs that embrace the unpredictability of unstable bowls. - **Playful Carved Bowls:** The combination of playful design and practical functionality offers potential for disruptive innovation in dishware. - **Stackable Lumber Bowls:** The ability to stack bowls when not in use presents opportunities for space-saving solutions in dishware. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Goods:** Innovative dishware designs like the Chuckle Trays contribute to ongoing disruption in the home goods industry. - **Artisanal Crafts:** The unique carved designs of the Chuckle Trays tap into the growing demand for artisanal craftsmanship in the industry. - **Interior Design:** Unstable dishware with decorative appeal provides an avenue for disruptive innovation in the field of interior design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Wavy Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-table-design.md) - [Display-Centric Dynamic Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit.md) - [Multifunctional Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-serving-board-trio.md) - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Functional Decorative Rocking Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rool-stool.md) - [Intricate Wooden Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board.md) - [Refined Ritual Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gejst.md) - [Dynamic Movement Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wobbl-rocking-chair.md) - [Off-Kilter Desktop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-pen-holder.md)