# Salvaged Timber Saucers The Bowly Powly Vintage Wooden Bowls Reinvigorates Trashed Dishes By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-04-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-wooden-bowls References: [materialicious](http://www.materialicious.com/2013/04/bowly-powly-series-by-omforme.html) & [omformedesign](http://www.omformedesign.com/?s=bowly) According to artisan studio Omforme, there are hundreds of vintage wooden bowls that get discarded each year, throwing away the potential for high quality and stylish dishes. The Bowly Powly series resuscitates these discarded dishes with a [high polished sheen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curling-bowl) and a pop of new and exciting color to add contrast with a more modern look. Because they are all made from [salvaged materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures), each of the bowls in the series is one-of-a-kind and has a different utility. Some of them are great for use as salad bowls and fruit bowls, while others are good for snacks and treats. All of the Bowly Powly vintage wooden bowls are gorgeous and decorative, with rich two-toned colors that will look great even when holding various trinkets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Home Decor:** Opportunity for businesses to repurpose discarded materials and elevate them into unique and stylish home products. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Businesses can capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable and environmentally conscious products by creating beautiful pieces from salvaged materials. - **Handcrafted Artisan Goods:** The trend towards artisanal craftsmanship allows businesses to create one-of-a-kind products that showcase creativity and individuality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Furnishing:** The home furnishing industry can explore opportunities to incorporate salvaged materials into their designs, appealing to eco-conscious consumers. - **Art and Decor:** Art and decor businesses can tap into the upcycled trend by creating unique pieces that add character and sustainability to a space. - **Gift and Specialty:** Gift and specialty shops can offer handcrafted, upcycled products as unique and environmentally friendly gift options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Sustainable Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-side-table.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Chopstick-Crafted Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renew-by-trinity.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Display-Centric Dynamic Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md)