Michael Aram Orchid Low Oval Bowl

The Orchid Low Oval Bowl occupies the exact territory between a functional serving piece and a sculptural object — hand-textured stainless steel, natural brass, and white enamel orchid blooms in a low, wide form that sits as naturally on a dining table as it does on a coffee table or console. The low profile and oval silhouette give it a presence that a taller bowl doesn't have: it doesn't compete with what's around it, it anchors. Use it for fruit, nuts, olives, or small confections at the table; leave it empty as the decorative object it already is.

The Orchid Collection pursues the orchid's quality of "subtle luxury" — in Michael Aram's words, each enamel bloom "glistens with quiet vibrance," the white enamel over golden brass creating a balance of materials that reads as refined without effort. The hand-textured stainless steel body carries the surface variation of the individual casting process; the natural brass stems and orchid forms are finished by hand. Each piece is made individually in his New Delhi workshop. No two are exactly alike.

Specifications

• Materials: Hand-textured stainless steel, natural brass, white enamel
• Care: Hand wash with gentle detergent, dry immediately with soft cloth. Do not soak, use abrasive cleaners, or place in dishwasher or microwave. Avoid contact with acidic foods such as undiluted lemon juice or vinegar.
• Made by hand. No two pieces are exactly alike.

Part of the Michael Aram Orchid Collection. See the full Orchid Collection or browse all Michael Aram.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Orchid Low Oval Bowl best used for?
Fruit, nuts, olives, confections, or decorative objects at the table. Its low profile and oval form also make it an excellent permanent decorative object on a coffee table, console, or sideboard — it earns its place empty.

Is it food safe?
Yes, for most foods. Avoid extended contact with acidic ingredients such as undiluted lemon juice, salt, or vinegar, which can dull the metal surface over time.

Is it dishwasher safe?
No. Hand wash with gentle detergent and dry immediately. Do not soak.

How does it differ from the Anemone Glass Platter?
The Orchid Bowl is an all-metal piece in stainless, brass, and enamel — lower profile, oval, with an interior metal surface. The Anemone Glass Platter has a glass serving surface within a metal frame and sits taller. Different visual language and use case despite similar serving function.