Christopher Metcalfe's Bol Fruit bowl is as intricately clever as the designer himself

The open branch design allows for more air to circulate around the fruit, keeping if fresh for as long as possible. When not in use, the bowl can be collapsed again for easy storage.

The Bol fruit bowl can come in either (FSC certified) hoop pine or polycarbonate plastic. The polycarbonate versions come in a variety of different colours and translucency options. It is also recyclable.

Laser cutting process ensures the fine details are able to repeated consistently and that each individual panel can be closely nested into the next, minimising wastage.
All panels are held together using cold construction techniques. Comes assembled and ships in a sturdy recyclable cardboard box.

Cold construction is a termed used to describe a method of joining two or more parts together in a non permanent way, meaning that the individual components can be removed or repaired if damaged rather than the whole product being thrown out. It also means that the materials can be easily disassembled for recycling, reuse, or disposal at the end of its life.


•All panels are held together using cold construction techniques.
•Comes assembled and ships in a sturdy recyclable cardboard box.

BPA or Bispehnol A is a key part in the chemical make up of Polycarbonate plastic. The use of BPA has received a great deal of public attention recently as there have been concerns about BPA leaching out of Polycarbonate and other polymers under certain conditions. The leaching occurs when a polycarbonate container is exposed to conditions where it is repeatedly heated and cleaned, such as the intended use of a baby bottle.

The response to BPA leaching varies greatly on who is relaying the message, with the plastics industry noting that the amount of BPA that leaches out is 400 times lower than the safe level of BPA. However, many companies such as Nalgene and Camelbak have released BPA free versions of their products in response to consumer demand.

According to Christopher's website, the manufacturers of the Bol fruit bowl have personally assured him that the grade of Polycarbonate used is perfectly safe for the intended purpose of storing and displaying fruit and it is the same grade as what is used in medical devices. Under intended use, the Bol will not be exposed to the conditions necessary for the BPA to leach out. Polycarbonate is still the best polymer to use at this stage due to its price, availability, clarity, strength, and recyclability.

Given the fruit bowl's efficient construction method and durable materials, I would give the Bol fruit bowl at 4 out of 5 star rating.

Please note, most of the info on the Bol Fruit bowl was taken directly from Chris Metcalfe's website ( www.christophermetcalfe.com ).