Molten Glass On Wood Vase

Molten glass settles into natural Gamal wood like water finding a shoreline. This handmade glass bowl is a sculptural vase for air plants, stones, cut flowers or a quiet decorative corner, bringing clear glass and organic grain into the same calm object.

Where glass meets weathered wood

• The clear glass keeps the look light, catching daylight without hiding the shape of the wood beneath.
• The wooden base has an earthy, root-like presence, so the piece feels found rather than overly polished.
• Small bubbles, faint marks and natural variation are part of the handmade character.
• It works as art first, then as a vessel, with enough presence for a shelf, console table or plant display.
• The contrast is the pleasure: smooth glass, irregular timber, and a silhouette that changes as you walk past it.

Hand-blown glass over Gamal wood

The vase is made from glass and Gamal wood, also known as Gliricidia sepium. While the glass is still hot, it is relaxed over the natural wood form, then left to harden around its contours. The result is a close, organic fit shaped by the timber.

It is made in Indonesia using traditional Balinese hand-tool methods. Because the wood and glass are worked by hand, each piece has its own small differences in line, surface and fit.

Ways to style it

Use it for air plants, polished stones, a few cut flowers, or simply leave it empty so the glass can catch the light. It also suits a slow, natural table setting as a sculptural vessel for display.

If using water for flowers, keep the water inside the glass and wipe the wood dry after filling. Place it somewhere stable, away from busy edges where the glass could be knocked.

Keeping the finish at its best

Clean the glass gently with a soft cloth. Avoid soaking the wood, as natural timber dislikes prolonged damp. Let the piece dry fully before placing it back on a shelf or surface.

Size and details

The glass bowl is listed as 27 cm high and 5 cm in diameter. On the stand, the piece measures 30 cm high and weighs 1620 g.

Materials: Gamal wood (Gliricidia sepium) and glass. Origin: Indonesia. Part of the Molten Glass on Wood range.

A gift with a natural stillness

This is a thoughtful gift for someone who loves house plants, organic-modern interiors, coastal textures or handmade decorative objects. It feels considered without being formal, and works well for a new home, a studio space or a calm bedside corner.

Common questions

Will each vase look exactly the same?
No. The glass is shaped over natural wood, so variations in grain, line, small bubbles and light surface marks are expected.

Can I use it with water?
Yes, for cut flowers in the glass section. Keep spills away from the wood and dry the base promptly if it gets wet.

Is it mainly decorative or practical?
Both. It is a decorative art-glass piece, but it can also hold air plants, stones or cut flowers.