Molten Glass Bowl on Wood Base

Clear hand-blown glass meets a rugged Gamal wood base, forming a sculptural glass bowl that feels both coastal and organic. The pale blue tint catches the light, while the wood keeps its raw knots, curves and darkened grain. It is art-as-vessel, made for a sideboard, console or calm corner that wants one thoughtful focal point.

Fluid glass, weathered grain

• The glass has a soft, watery look, with a gently uneven rim and a textured lower edge where it has settled over the wood.
• The base is full of natural movement: knots, hollows, pale cut surfaces and darker grain running through the form.
• Its contrast is the appeal. Cool transparent glass sits against warm, irregular timber.
• The bowl works best as a decorative vessel for dry objects, or left empty so the glass can hold the light.
• Small bubbles, light scratches and slight variations are part of its handmade character.

Hand-blown glass on Gamal wood

The piece is made from glass and Gamal wood, also known as Gliricidia Sepium. In Bali, the glass is hand-blown, then placed while still warm over a Gamal wood root. As it cools, it follows the contours beneath it, so the bowl and base belong together rather than looking simply placed on top.

How to style it at home

Set it where side light can pass through the glass, such as a windowside shelf, a hallway table or a low living-room cabinet. Keep the contents simple: a few polished stones, dry botanicals, wrapped keepsakes, or nothing at all.

Because the wood form varies, each piece has its own stance and rhythm. Let it sit with a little space around it, so the silhouette can be seen from more than one angle.

Care for glass and wood

Wipe the glass with a soft cloth and keep the wood base away from prolonged damp. If you use it with decorative contents, choose dry items and lift them out gently rather than dragging them across the glass.

A Bali craft piece in context

Molten glass on wood is closely associated with Bali’s contemporary craft scene, where natural forms are often left visible rather than polished into symmetry. This piece keeps that spirit intact: the artisan shapes the glass, but the wood decides the final contour. The result sits between vessel and sculpture, with the quiet irregularity people look for in organic-modern interiors, coastal rooms and slow, uncluttered spaces.

Size and details

Made from Gamal wood (Gliricidia Sepium) and glass. The piece weighs 2500 g and is made in Indonesia. Each one varies slightly in shape and design because the glass is formed over an individual wood base.

A thoughtful home gift

It suits someone who likes natural textures, handmade craft and objects with a strong sense of place. A good choice for a housewarming, a new studio, or anyone building a calmer shelf or table display.

Common questions

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

Will each piece look the same?
No. The glass is formed over natural Gamal wood, so the bowl shape, wood grain and base profile vary from piece to piece.