Hanging Glass Vase on Wood

A molten glass vase on wood for people who like their home objects to feel closer to sculpture than decoration. Clear recycled glass curves into the natural hollows of Gamal root, held against honey-toned wood with raw edges, knots and open space. It looks considered even when left empty, with light passing through the glass and catching on every uneven line.

The form in the room

• The glass sits at an angle within the wooden frame, so the piece feels alive rather than symmetrical.
• A central opening in the root lets the eye travel through it, giving the vase a lightness despite its substantial presence.
• The clear glass has a faint green edge in the light, a quiet reminder of its recycled origin.
• Natural knots, darker grain marks and rugged edges make the wood feel like found art.
• It works as a vessel for a minimal stem arrangement, but has enough shape to stand as sculpture on its own.

Hand-blown glass shaped over Gamal root

The glass is hand-blown, then placed while still hot over a piece of Gamal root. As it cools, it settles into the contours of the wood, creating a fit that belongs to that one piece only.

The wood is Gamal, also known as Gliricidia sepium, and the glass is recycled. Each piece is made in Indonesia using hand tools in the traditional Balinese way, so small bubbles, light scratches and slight irregularities in the glass are part of its character.

Living with the piece

Place it where side light can reach the glass: on a console, shelf, sideboard or quiet corner table. It suits sparse arrangements best, such as one sculptural stem, a few dried grasses, or simply empty space.

Wipe the glass gently with a soft cloth and dust the wood with a dry brush or cloth. Avoid soaking the wood, and test with water carefully before leaving fresh stems in place for long periods.

Root, glass and negative space

This kind of vessel sits close to the spirit of wabi-sabi, where irregularity, asymmetry and visible making are valued rather than hidden. It also pairs naturally with the restraint of Japanese ikebana, where a single stem, an empty curve and the line of the container can matter as much as a full arrangement. Here, the conversation is between opposites: transparent glass and opaque wood, smooth surface and rough grain, refined blowing and natural root form. The result is not a matched décor piece, but a small installation for a mindful home.

Size and details

Made from Gamal wood (Gliricidia sepium) and recycled glass. The piece weighs 2860 g. As the wood and glass are shaped together individually, natural variation is expected from one piece to the next.

A gift for a collector of natural forms

This is a thoughtful gift for someone who loves sculptural home objects, slow interiors, handmade glass or natural statement pieces. It suits a housewarming, studio space or calm corner where one object is allowed to hold attention.

Common questions

Can I use it with fresh flowers?
It is a vase, but because the glass is hand-shaped around natural wood, use water with care. Test it first and avoid leaving moisture against the wood for extended periods.

Will every piece look the same?
No. The glass is formed over natural Gamal root, so the wood shape, grain, glass fit and small handmade marks vary from piece to piece.

Are bubbles or fine marks in the glass a fault?
Small bubbles, light scratches and uneven details can appear in the glass. They are part of the handmade process and the recycled-glass character.