Renaud Defrancesco Reimagines the Fruit Bowl as a Functional Display

Inspired by marble runs, Renaud Defrancesco's CIRCUIT fruit tray prevents produce from touching, improving air circulation and reducing spoilage.

Mar 26, 2025 - 17:13

Renaud Defrancesco Reimagines the Fruit Bowl as a Functional Display

Most everyday objects go largely unnoticed – switch plates, coat hooks, salt shakers. Functional and familiar, they’ve often remained unchanged for decades, serving their purpose without much thought. But every so often, a design comes along that challenges convention. CIRCUIT, a fruit bowl designed by Swiss designer Renaud Defrancesco, does just that, reimagining both materiality and function. Inspired by marble runs, it transforms a simple storage vessel into a dynamic display of freshness.

Available in two shapes (O and S) and crafted from cork, oak, and maple wood, CIRCUIT rethinks the traditional fruit bowl, where produce is often piled together, accelerating ripening. Instead, it allows each piece of fruit to rest individually, improving air circulation and prolonging freshness. More than just a neatly organized and visually striking display, this thoughtful design helps reduce food waste by preventing over-ripening and spoilage. This inventive approach is central to Defrancesco’s work – he thrives on reimagining everyday objects, as seen in TWIST, a playful take on the classic pencil sharpener, and his boot design with a built-in pocket for shears, seamlessly blending function with unexpected detail.

Handcrafted in protected workshops in Switzerland, CIRCUIT also reflects Defrancesco’s commitment to supporting local craftsmanship and ethical production, merging utility with artistry that elevates the everyday. Whether cradling fruit on a kitchen counter or holding essentials like keys and sunglasses on an entryway table, CIRCUIT brings elegance to even the most ordinary moments.

To learn more about CIRCUIT and bring it into your own home, visit renauddefrancesco.ch.