Danese Milano Fruit Bowl No. 10 fruit bowl

Danese Milano Fruit Bowl No. 10 is a solid beech wood fruit bowl designed by Ron Gilad for Danese Milano, developed between 2010 and 2017. The piece originates from a radical design gesture: transforming the image of the cross into a functional object, moving beyond purely utilitarian purpose to become a conceptual and visual statement. Crafted from solid beech wood, with dimensions of 840 x 268 x 30 mm, the structure balances irony and formal rigour with quiet precision.

Versatile in its dual nature, Fruit Bowl No. 10 adapts to different settings and contexts: placed horizontally, it becomes a fruit bowl where the arms of the cross define and support the composition of objects; hung vertically, it transforms into a sculptural wall element, enhancing the graphic outline and symbolic strength of its form. It brings a bold aesthetic presence to the living room and the kitchen alike. Minimal yet expressive, it reflects Gilad's design approach: essential forms, intellectual provocation, and a subtle dialogue between function and meaning.