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Feast of the (Many) Fishes: 17 Times Fish Made an Appearance Beyond the Plate

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Feast of the (Many) Fishes: 17 Times Fish Made an Appearance Beyond the Plate

by Published: November 28, 2023

It’s the curious case of fish as decor: Lately, we’ve noticed the life aquatic making an appearance all over, from tiles and rugs to soaps and serving plates. Don’t believe us? Have a look:

a droll addition to the table: the stainless steel fish lemon squeezer is \$30  17
Above: A droll addition to the table: the stainless steel Fish Lemon Squeezer is $30 from Gohar World.
the into the sea zip pouch by french artist nathalie lété is designed 18
Above: The Into the Sea Zip Pouch by French artist Nathalie Lété is designed in Paris and fabricated in cotton; $35 from John Derian.
malaika&#8\2\17;s tilapia cocktail napkins are &#8\2\20;adorned with a  19
Above: Malaika’s Tilapia Cocktail Napkins are “adorned with a hand-embroidered fish by the talented women of Threads of Hope—the tuition-free embroidery training center that Malaika set up in Cairo—meaning that they make a positive social impact in the lives of marginalized local and refugee women in the Egyptian capital.” A set of six cocktail napkins is $83 from Goodee.
fish for the tree: the nostalgic fish ornament is \$\16 from john derian. 20
Above: Fish for the tree: The Nostalgic Fish Ornament is $16 from John Derian.
the beauly salmon delft tile is £3\2 by petra palumbo. 21
Above: The Beauly Salmon Delft Tile is £32 by Petra Palumbo.
sardines play a recurring role in rebekah miles&#8\2\17; ceramics; her sard 22
Above: Sardines play a recurring role in Rebekah Miles’ ceramics; her Sardine No. 2 Platter is sadly sold out, but we hope for a restock soon.
the stainless steel small pocket knife with fish handle is €\15 from la  23
Above: The stainless steel Small Pocket Knife with Fish Handle is €15 from La Maison De Commerce. (“A symbol of abundance and life, the fish is one of the oldest religious signs,” according to the retailer. “Like a lucky charm, this small folding pocket knife with a fish handle will follow you everywhere.”)
two trends collide: butter takes the shape of tiny koi fish at dae, new york&am 24
Above: Two trends collide: Butter takes the shape of tiny koi fish at Dae, New York’s Coolest Cafe. (For more fish-shaped butter inspiration, follow @martinamartian.)
&#8\2\20;a dish that&#8\2\17;s a fish! because why not have a dish for  26
Above: “A dish that’s a fish! Because why not have a dish for a fish.” A Fish Dish by Japan-based Marumitsu is $26 from Rennes.
ceramic cups from la maison de commerce are handmade in the cyclades and painte 27
Above: Ceramic Cups from La Maison de Commerce are handmade in the Cyclades and painted with the islands’ motifs—fish included. They’re €30.83 each.
handmade porcelain sardines from march sf, made by a local ceramicist in northe 28
Above: Handmade Porcelain Sardines from March SF, made by a local ceramicist in Northern California, are $50 each. (For more, see the post that marked the beginning of our fish obsession: Enchanting Ceramic Sardines from Portugal: 5 to Buy.)
a ceramic koi fish wall vase is 695 dkk (or \$\10\1.96) from danish shop ohayo, 29
Above: A ceramic Koi Fish Wall Vase is 695 DKK (or $101.96) from Danish shop Ohayo, as seen in Ohayooo! A Small Japanese Design Shop in Central Copenhagen.
fish for the guest bath? the welcome soap in pomegranate by japanese heritage b 30
Above: Fish for the guest bath? The Welcome Soap in Pomegranate by Japanese heritage brand Tamanohada is “made using a sculpted wooden mold…and shaped as a sea-bream, a fish traditionally considered as a good omen in Japan.” It’s $44 from Goodee.
perhaps you need a fish hip flask? this one is \$3\2 from soleil. 31
Above: Perhaps you need a Fish Hip Flask? This one is $32 from Soleil.
amuse la bouche&#8\2\17;s poisson embroidered tea towel is made from \100 p 32
Above: Amuse la Bouche’s Poisson Embroidered Tea Towel is made from 100 percent linen and eco-friendly pigment dyes; it’s $38.
villa bologna&#8\2\17;s glug glug jug takes its shape from &#8\2\20;the 33
Above: Villa Bologna’s Glug Glug Jug takes its shape from “the leaping fish caught on Maltese fishermen’s boats”. The jugs are available in a variety of colors; $125 from Maison Flaneur.
abstract fish collage wallpaper from designers rouse phillips. 34
Above: Abstract Fish Collage Wallpaper from designers Rouse Phillips.
italian designer paola navone&#8\2\17;s affinity for fish is evident in her 35
Above: Italian designer Paola Navone’s affinity for fish is evident in her glassware collections for Serax—and in this Fish Rug, $3,143.61 from Mohd.

And for more trends we’re noting, see:

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The fish home design trend is a current trend in interior design that involves incorporating elements inspired by fish and the underwater world into home decor and furnishings.

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Decorative Objects

Fish Dish

$26.00 USD from Rennes
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Glassware, Cups, & Mugs

Ceramic Glass

€30.83 EUR from La Maison De Commerce

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