Molten Glass on Wood Recycled Beer Bottle

At the centre of a table, it feels more like a small sculpture than a bowl. Soft green glass settles into the contours of a natural Gamal wood base, catching light against the grain. Use it as a glass bowl on wood for shells, stones, jewellery, wrapped treats, or simply as a quiet focal point.

The look of pooled glass and natural timber

• The glass has an organic, softened shape, as if it has found its own resting place on the wood.
• Green tones give it a coastal, bottle-glass character, bright in sunlight and calmer in the evening.
• The wooden base brings warmth and irregular grain, so the piece feels grounded rather than polished flat.
• Small bubbles or light surface marks may appear in the glass, part of its handmade character.
• It works beautifully where you want one thoughtful object instead of a crowded arrangement.

Recycled bottles shaped by hand

The glass is made from used beer bottles, melted and shaped while soft, then set onto a Gamal wood base. It is handmade in Indonesia, so each piece has its own meeting point between glass and wood. Slight variation in shape and finish is part of what makes it feel alive.

How to style it at home

Place it on a console, bedside table, bathroom shelf or dining table where the glass can catch natural light. It suits dry display best: a few favourite stones, a small collection of shells, keys by the door, or jewellery at the end of the day.

Care for glass and wood

Wipe the glass gently with a soft cloth and dry it after cleaning. Keep the wooden base away from prolonged damp, and avoid soaking the piece. If you want to display anything moist, use a small liner so the wood stays protected.

A slower way to decorate

This kind of object sits between vessel and sculpture. It takes a familiar material and gives it a second life, allowing the glass to hold traces of its previous form while becoming something more contemplative. The appeal is in the contrast: cool transparency against warm wood, smooth surface against natural grain, function against art. In an organic-modern or coastal home, it brings texture without shouting for attention.

Size and details

Approximate dimensions: 15 cm long, 13 cm wide and 13 cm high. The top diameter is approximately 7.5 cm, with a capacity of 300 ml. Weight is approximately 730 g. Sizes and designs may vary slightly because each piece is handmade.

A gift with a handmade presence

Choose it for someone who likes natural materials, sculptural home accents and objects with a quieter story. It makes a thoughtful housewarming gift, a desk piece, or a calm decorative bowl for a bedside table.

Common questions

Can I serve food directly in it?
Food suitability is not specified, so it is best kept for decorative display, dry objects or wrapped treats rather than direct food serving.

Can I use it with a candle?
It is not supplied as a candle holder. Avoid open flames and high heat near the glass and wood.