Wide and shallow bowl is great on coffee tables, to collect magazines, or to hold a variety of items. I was going to put some wire-wrapped string lights in it, and put on an entry table for a soft light at night. Something that looks like this: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/277956608224462260/ I have string lights with a wire mesh ball for sale if you would like to try this look!
 
1'7" across, 5" deep