Molten Glass Bowl on Wood Base

Molten glass settles into the natural rise and hollow of Gamal wood, making a glass bowl on wood base that feels more like a small sculpture than a container. It catches light, shows the grain beneath it, and brings an organic, quietly grounded centrepiece to a shelf, table or plant corner.

Where glass meets root

• The softened glass follows the shape of the wood, so the join feels fluid rather than engineered.
• Gamal wood gives the base an earthy presence, with natural variation at the heart of its character.
• Recycled glass adds a smooth, reflective contrast to the rougher, more grounded feel of the timber.
• It suits air plants, small stones, floating candles or a simple cut-flower arrangement.
• Small bubbles or light scratches may appear in the glass, part of the handmade finish rather than a fault.

Recycled glass shaped over Balinese Gamal wood

Each piece is crafted by hand in Bali using recycled glass and Gamal wood, also known as Gliricidia sepium. The glass is hand-blown, then placed while still hot over a piece of Gamal root, where it relaxes into the contours of the wood and hardens into its fitted shape.

This is why each bowl sits a little differently. The base is not a neutral stand, but part of the form: natural, irregular, and closely tied to the glass above it.

How to style it at home

Use it where you want one object to hold a room gently: on a console, coffee table, sideboard or quiet windowsill. It works especially well with house plants and natural textures, where the glass brings lightness and the wood keeps the arrangement grounded.

For dry styling, fill the bowl with stones, shells or an air plant. For water-based arrangements, keep the wood as dry as you can and wipe away any spills after use.

Care for glass and wood

Clean the glass with a soft cloth and avoid abrasive pads, as handmade glass can mark. Wipe the wood with a dry cloth and do not leave it sitting in water or prolonged damp.

A Balinese making tradition, kept contemporary

This style of molten glass on wood brings together two materials with very different moods: clear, shaped glass and rooted natural timber. In Bali, craft traditions often sit close to everyday materials, turning wood, stone and fibre into useful objects with a strong sense of place. Here, that approach becomes a modern home piece, suited to slow interiors where one well-chosen vessel can do more than a cluster of decoration.

Size and details

The glass bowl measures 9 cm high and 7 cm in diameter. On the wood stand, the full piece measures 14 cm high and weighs 600 g.

Made from recycled glass and Gamal wood in Indonesia. As each one is shaped by hand over natural wood, variations in form and finish are to be expected.

A gift with natural presence

A thoughtful choice for someone who loves house plants, organic interiors or sculptural home objects. It feels personal without being overly decorative, with enough character to stand on its own.

Common questions

Can it be used with water?
The glass bowl can hold a simple water arrangement, but the wood base should be kept as dry as possible. Wipe away spills promptly and avoid leaving the wood damp.

Will every piece look the same?
No. The glass is shaped over natural Gamal wood, so each piece has its own fit, line and surface character.

Is it suitable for food?
Use it as a decorative vessel rather than a food bowl, as food-safe use is not specified.