Molten Glass Bowl on Whitewash Wood, Large

A hand-blown recycled glass bowl rests over whitewashed Gamal wood, catching the light like water paused mid-flow. Made in Bali, it brings a sculptural, organic presence to a table, shelf or quiet corner, with clear glass shaped around the natural lines of the wood beneath it.

The look of glass meeting pale wood

• The clear bowl has a softened, molten edge, giving it the feeling of glass settling naturally into place.
• The whitewashed wood keeps the piece light and coastal, with grain and root form still visible through the finish.
• Small bubbles or fine marks may appear in the glass, part of the handmade character rather than a flaw.
• It works as an artful vessel for dry decorative pieces, from shells and stones to dried botanicals.
• The contrast is the quiet pleasure: smooth glass above, weathered organic texture below.

Hand-blown recycled glass and Gamal wood

Each piece is crafted by hand in Bali from recycled glass and Balinese Gamal wood. The glass is blown while hot, then relaxed over a piece of Gamal root so it hardens to the shape beneath it. Because the wood is natural and the glass is formed to fit, every bowl has its own outline, balance and small variations.

How to style it at home

Place it where the glass can catch natural light: on a console, dining table, sideboard or open shelf. Keep the styling simple so the form stays visible. A few dry natural objects are enough, or leave it empty as a sculptural glass bowl on wood.

Care for glass and wood

Wipe the glass gently with a soft cloth and keep the wooden base dry. Avoid soaking, dishwashers, standing water or wet planting, as the wood is a natural material. Lift it from the base rather than pulling at the glass.

The Balinese craft behind the form

Molten glass on wood is a Balinese craft that turns two reclaimed-feeling materials into one expressive object. The maker works with the root shape rather than forcing it into symmetry, allowing the hot glass to settle over ridges and hollows. That is why these pieces feel closer to small functional sculptures than standard bowls. The appeal is in the meeting of opposites: transparent and solid, smooth and grained, refined and weathered.

Weight and details

This large bowl weighs 2000 g. It is made from recycled glass and Gamal wood, with a whitewashed wooden base. As each piece is shaped by hand around natural wood, the exact form will vary.

A calm statement gift

It makes a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys natural materials, coastal interiors or objects with an artisan story. Choose it for a new home, a considered birthday present, or a table centrepiece that feels quietly distinctive.

Common questions

Will each bowl look exactly the same?
No. The glass is shaped over natural Gamal root, so each piece has its own outline, wood grain and small handmade variations.

Is it for decorative use?
Yes, it is best used as a decorative vessel for dry objects or left empty as a sculptural piece.