Molten Glass Bowl on Driftwood Base, 18cm

Molten glass meets Gamal wood in a sculptural decorative bowl that feels shaped by heat, grain and chance. The clear glass sinks into the contours of the wooden base, catching light while the root-like form beneath keeps the piece earthy and grounded. It is made for a console, sideboard or quiet corner where one object can hold the room without needing much around it.

Glass, grain and quiet movement

• The glass has a softened, pooled edge, as if it has just settled into place.
• The natural wooden base brings irregular lines, warm tone and organic texture.
• Small bubbles or light surface marks may appear in the glass, part of its handmade character.
• It works beautifully as an art-as-vessel piece, left empty or styled with dry decorative objects.
• The contrast is the charm: smooth clarity above, weathered-looking wood below.

Hand-shaped in Bali

This piece is crafted by hand in Bali from recycled glass and Balinese Gamal wood. The glass is hand-blown, then shaped while hot over a piece of Gamal root so it hardens to the form of the wood beneath it.

Because the base is a natural material, each bowl sits slightly differently. The fit, grain and silhouette vary from piece to piece, giving the object its calm, one-of-a-kind presence.

Styling it at home

Place it where the glass can catch natural light: on a shelf, mantel, coffee table or dining sideboard. It suits dried botanicals, polished stones, shells or simply being left bare as a sculptural accent.

For anything damp, oily or loose, use a liner or inner vessel. The wood is natural, and no waterproof finish is specified.

Care for glass and Gamal wood

Wipe the glass gently with a soft, dry or lightly damp cloth, then dry it straight away. Dust the wood with a dry cloth and keep it away from prolonged moisture, as natural timber can mark or change if left wet.

A small piece of Balinese craft

Molten glass on wood is a Balinese craft form built around the meeting of two reclaimed-feeling surfaces: liquid glass and raw, organic timber. Rather than forcing the wood to fit the bowl, the process lets the glass relax into the natural shape below. That is why these pieces feel less like standard homeware and more like found sculpture. The variations are not flaws to hide, but signs of material, heat and hand working together.

Size and details

Measures 18 cm and weighs approximately 1500 g. Made from glass and Gamal wood in Indonesia.

A grounded gift for the home

A thoughtful choice for someone who loves natural interiors, coastal textures or sculptural home décor. It feels considered without being formal, the kind of piece that settles into a home slowly and stays noticed.

Common questions

Can I use it for food?
Food-safe use is not specified, so it is best kept as a decorative bowl.

Can I put water or fresh flowers in it?
Use an inner vessel or protective liner for water, soil or fresh stems, as the natural wood base should not be left damp.