# Geoform Decorative Dishes Poly Bowls by Colab Bring Dimension to the Center of Your Dining Table By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poly-bowls-by-colab References: [stilsucht.de](http://www.stilsucht.de/06/2012/poly/) & [colabseries](http://colabseries.com/poly-concept/) These Poly Bowls by [Colab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexi-bands) demonstrate how a bowl can be so much more than a bowl. While they may not hold liquids or be microwave and dishwasher-safe, they embody aesthetic qualities that are quite exquisite. Martin Zampach developed these hexagonal decorative servers as concepts in three different materials. He used anodized aluminum, rusted steel and a [composite of wood and cork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table) to produce remarkably different pieces with rich unique textures. Cut and assembled into an array of sizes, the [fruit bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-serving-dish) are each made up of three surface components, folded in two places and then bolted together with hardware. Gaps remain between each module and the visual effect of the inward-slanting faces of the Poly Bowls challenges the flatness of the table beneath or the wall on which they're mounted. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Decorative Servers:** The concept of decorative servers presents an opportunity to enhance the aesthetic appeal of dining experiences. - **Rich Textures:** Exploring rich unique textures in design can create visually striking and tactile experiences. - **Modular Design:** Utilizing modular design principles allows for customizable and versatile product creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Furnishings:** The home furnishings industry can leverage decorative servers to offer unique and visually captivating products for dining and entertaining. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating rich textures in interior design can add layers of visual interest and create immersive spaces for customers. - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can explore modular design to create dynamic and interactive installations that engage viewers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Display-Centric Dynamic Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md) - [Acrylic Multicolor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-side-tables.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Colorful Contemporary Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runda-tables.md) - [Structural Blown Glass Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lokum-collection.md) - [Artful Ethereal Iridescent Resin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest.md) - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md)