PHILIPPI : Mesh

Bowl Low

Fruit gets rather a good stage here

Add a few apples, lemons or artichokes and the black wire mesh starts performing its little visual trick: the flat PHILIPPI MESH bowl has real presence, yet looks remarkably light. Flip's open, finely woven design allows light and its surroundings to remain visible, turning whatever you place inside into part of the composition. The black designer bowl is made from powder-coated steel and measures 29 cm in diameter and 10 cm in height. Its broad, low shape sits comfortably on a dining table, kitchen island or sideboard without ever appearing bulky. Used as a fruit bowl, MESH creates a striking backdrop for natural colours, while it works equally well as a decorative bowl for carefully chosen objects or seasonal arrangements. And when it is empty? There is really no need to put it away. The graphic mesh has enough character of its own. Weighing around 0.51 kg, it is pleasantly light too, making it easy to move whenever a different corner of the room calls for a little structure.

A little breathing space suits good design

The appeal of the PHILIPPI bowl comes from the relationship between material and empty space. Rather than placing a solid surface on the table, MESH sketches its shape in fine black lines. This makes its 29 cm diameter feel visually restrained and allows the bowl to settle naturally into contemporary, minimal or more eclectic interiors. As a fruit bowl, the open construction is particularly effective: fruit does not disappear inside a vessel but remains visible, becoming an effortless splash of colour. Oranges and lemons glow against the black steel, green apples add freshness and even the everyday fruit supply suddenly looks rather thoughtfully arranged. Its low profile also makes MESH a natural choice for dining tables and other surfaces where you want an object with presence without interrupting sightlines. Practical, certainly, but never merely practical.

Black wire and one very good idea

PHILIPPI has built an international reputation around clear forms and functional home accessories. The owner-managed design company based near Hamburg develops objects for interiors, lifestyle, office and gifting, working with materials including steel, stainless steel, ceramics, wood and leather. MESH feels entirely at home in this world. Flip's design takes a robust material and gives it an unexpectedly weightless appearance through the fine mesh construction. That contrast is precisely what gives the bowl its character. There is no need for ornament or loud colour; the structure itself does the talking. It is an approach that sits naturally with the LIVOSY philosophy too. We are drawn to objects that work in everyday life while retaining a distinct point of view – pieces that can stay with you rather than feeling tied to a single season.

Lemons today, simply MESH tomorrow

Place the black MESH bowl on pale timber and its graphic lines create a crisp contrast; against darker surfaces it becomes quieter and almost sculptural. Clear glass, natural ceramics, linen and understated table accessories all work beautifully alongside it, as do stronger colours when you fancy a little more energy. Within the PHILIPPI collection, MESH can be combined with other bowls, vases and bar accessories; at LIVOSY you will also find PHILIPPI collections including Clara, Lotus, Manhattan, Margarethe and Trio. MESH can happily become part of a larger arrangement, but it certainly does not need company. Its open form is expressive enough on its own. A black PHILIPPI fruit bowl for anyone who prefers to decorate with shape and material rather than clutter – and who quite likes the idea of three lemons suddenly looking as though they have a plan.