# Contemporary Earthenware Objects The Folium Collection Comprises Nature-Inspired Tableware By Amelia Roblin | Published 2016-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folium References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/12015269/Folium) Made of materials that have come from the earth, the Folium line pieces also reference nature in their very shapes. The collection consists of a series dishes that range from curved bowls to upturned plates and flatter platters, all seemingly inspired by the shapes of leaves and raindrops. Accompanying the vessels are a pare of [pebble-like salt and pepper shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelly-wearstler), as well as [fin-like cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrousel-flatware) that looks like foliage from trees and plants. The fork especially is reminiscent of a ginkgo. There are no straight lines in the Folium collection; everything is curved and its fluid forms are only reinforced by the whitewashed finish of each item. The set appears to be more sculptural than practical, serving as an elegant centerpiece on a minimalist dining table. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Tableware:** Opportunity to disrupt the tableware industry by offering eco-friendly and nature-inspired designs. - **Organic-inspired Shapes:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating organic-shaped products that mimic elements found in nature. - **Minimalist Dining Decor:** Opportunity to disrupt the home decor industry by offering minimalist and sculptural designs for dining tables. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tableware:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating sustainable and nature-inspired tableware collections. - **Art and Sculpture:** Opportunity to disrupt the art and sculpture industry with minimalist and organic-inspired designs. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation potential in offering minimalist and sculptural designs for home dining decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Fern-Inspired Pottery Dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiddlehead.md) - [Mud-Made Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-volumes-collection-02-terracotta.md) - [Organic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-collection-1.md) - [Timeless Ceramic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gathered-collection.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [Modern Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trasa-home.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md)