# Stiff Skeletal Dishes The Torax Fruit Bowl is More Than a Bare-Boned Culinary Accessory By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torax-fruit-bowl References: [designspotter](http://www.designspotter.com/product/2012/09/torax-fruitbowl.html) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/torax-fruitbowl/4862545) The designer of the Torax Fruit Bowl might have been striving for a touch of minimalism with this piece, but it certainly isn't as plain as that. Of course, it is a simplification of the [skeleton that inspired it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair) but it has been infused with a hint of playfulness as well. Bright white MDF waste was used to manufacture this [rigidly geometric object](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table) that mimics the human ribcage. It was CNC cut as such to embody a perfect symmetry that you would not find in a genuine anatomical example. Danilo Calvache's piece would be perfectly suited to most contemporary spaces, for placement on a countertop, a kitchen table, a sideboard or a coffee table. It performs quite well as a [holder of apples, pears and bananas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds) and, all the while, the Torax Fruit Bowl reveals its eccentric self. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Kitchenware:** Design simple technological kitchen devices to provide basic functions in the kitchen. - **Human Anatomy-inspired Decor:** Innovate on the human anatomy to create home decor with new shapes that reflect the human body. - **Geometric Home Accents:** Create geometric-shaped home accessories that embody perfect symmetry in their designs. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware Manufacturing:** Manufacture simple kitchen tools using technology to simplify the cooking and cleaning process. - **Home Decor Retail:** Create a new line of home decor products inspired by human anatomy to cater to contemporary and modern homes. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Explore the use of geometric shapes to create furniture and home accents with perfect symmetry for a variety of living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skeletally Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaise-espinhal.md) - [Mushroom-Based Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-fruit-bowl.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md) - [Anthropomorphic Design Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sideboard-dining-table.md) - [Sculptor-Inspired Sleek Bowl Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shou-sugi-ban-collection.md)