# Skeletal Bowl Stands This Spooky Serving Bowl Stand is Inspired by The Walking Dead By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-08-12 | Updated 2013-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serving-bowl-stand References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/425143642286459217/Walking-Dead-Serve-Bowl-Stand) & [potterybarn](http://www.potterybarn.ca) This cleverly created serving bowl stand is held up by a pair of skeletons that were inspired by the hit television show The Walking Dead. The eerie skeletons are [cast out of aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-bookstand) and provide a distinct look to the usually normal household item. While the use of this serving bowl stand is definitely a simple one, the look and design of it is anything but standard. The distinctive piece will become a conversation starter when guests see it for the first time. At 20.25" wide by 9" deep, it's large enough that it can be used to hold both food or refreshments. With the massive popularity of The Walking Dead television series, this household piece will surely be a hit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spooky Home Decor:** Opportunity for innovative home decor products that incorporate Halloween or horror themes. - **Conversation-starting Design:** Opportunity to create household items that serve a functional purpose while also making a bold visual statement. - **Pop Culture Inspired Products:** Opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of TV shows, movies, or celebrities by creating merchandise that appeals to fans. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore unique and unconventional designs to cater to consumers looking for standout pieces. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** The entertainment industry can produce licensed merchandise that allows fans to incorporate their favorite TV shows or movies into their everyday lives. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can incorporate spooky and novelty items like these bowl stands to create visually appealing decor for Halloween parties or themed events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Heightened Pet Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/como.md) - [Retro-Inspired Wave Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-wave-bowl.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md) - [Stackable Rotating Snack Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapas-snack-sphere.md) - [Anthropomorphized Pet Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-bowl-table.md) - [Mix-and-Match Dog Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woof-dog-bowl.md) - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper.md) - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper-tea.md) - [Freshness-Preserving Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternos-serving-bowl.md)