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One very large bowl can carry an entire surface — here are 9 statement pieces.
My top pick: An oversized bowl is a piece of sculpture that happens to be functional. On a big table, one large bowl beats five small objects.
1. Large Wooden Bowl
A wide carved wooden bowl for a dining table. Shop large wooden bowl decorative on Amazon →
2. Oversized Ceramic Bowl
A big glazed bowl as a sculptural centre. Shop oversized ceramic bowl on Amazon →
3. Wide Shallow Platter Bowl
A very wide, very low bowl for a coffee table. Shop wide shallow bowl large on Amazon →
4. Metal Statement Bowl
A large brass or hammered metal bowl. Shop large metal decorative bowl on Amazon →
5. Stone Statement Bowl
An oversized marble or travertine piece. Shop large stone bowl decorative on Amazon →
6. Woven Floor Bowl
A very large woven bowl used on the floor. Shop large woven floor basket bowl on Amazon →
7. Glass Statement Bowl
A large art-glass bowl that catches light. Shop large glass decorative bowl on Amazon →
8. Dough Bowl Extra Long
An extra-long dough bowl for a big table. Shop extra long dough bowl on Amazon →
9. Filling a Large Bowl
How to fill scale without it looking sparse. Shop large bowl filler decor on Amazon →
The bottom line
A large wooden bowl is the easiest statement piece to live with. The trap is under-filling — a big bowl with three small objects in it looks accidental.