# Barbed Fruit Bowls FrecciaMela by ApiuPiu Design is a Wall-Mounted Arrow for Holding Apples By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frecciamela-by-apiupiu-design References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/exotic-dish-unusual-wall-hanging-stone-metal-fruit-bowl/) & [apiupiudesign](http://www.apiupiudesign.com/frecciamela.html) The norm may be to store your bananas and pears in a [fruit bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-fruit-bowls) of some description, but FrecciaMela by ApiuPiu Design serves up an unusual symbol for succulent food storage. The quirky [wall-mounted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbrella-1) quarrel takes the form of a distorted dart. It incorporates the pointed tip and angled vanes, but the typically straight shaft has been warped with the shapes of four semicircular indentations. The entire piece is installed at a small distance from the surface of the wall to create little nooks for the placement of fruit. The bowed notches in the contraption have been made large enough to accommodate most spherical foods, and when in use, FrecciaMela by ApiuPiu Design takes on the delightfully unexpected role of [culinary art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilan). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Quirky Fruit Storage:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and unconventional fruit storage solutions. - **Wall-mounted Fruit Holders:** Potential for innovative designs of wall-mounted fruit holders that add aesthetic value to the kitchen. - **Functional Culinary Art:** A chance for artists to combine functional design with artistic elements in culinary tools. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Design and Home Decor:** Designers and manufacturers can tap into the market for unique and artistic home decor items. - **Kitchenware and Appliances:** Opportunity for kitchenware manufacturers to introduce innovative and visually appealing fruit storage solutions. - **Artistic Culinary Tools:** Artists and craftsmen can explore creating functional culinary tools with aesthetic appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mushroom-Based Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-fruit-bowl.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinspired-furniture-collection.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Mushroom Leather Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-fruit-bowl-by-heron-preston.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-lamp.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds.md) - [Wall Art Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-case.md) - [Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang.md) - [Playful Monkey-Inspired Coat Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-coat-stand.md)