Molten Recycled Glass Bowl on Wood Base

Clear recycled glass settles over a Gamal wood base like water finding the shape of stone. This handcrafted glass bowl on wood is a sculptural vessel for air plants, stones or cut flowers, made to bring natural texture and quiet presence into a room.

Glass, grain and organic form

• The contrast is the first thing you notice: smooth, clear glass resting against the uneven character of natural wood.
• Its molten shape gives the bowl a soft, pooled edge, so it feels closer to a found object than a standard vase.
• Small bubbles or light surface marks may appear in the glass, part of the handmade character rather than a fault.
• It suits simple styling: a few stems, an air plant, polished stones, or left empty where the light can pass through it.
• The wood brings warmth beneath the glass, giving shelves, consoles and sideboards a calm organic-modern feel.

Recycled glass shaped over Gamal wood

The bowl is made from recycled glass and Gamal wood, also known as Gliricidia sepium. The glass is hand-blown, then placed over the wood while still hot, allowing it to relax into the natural form beneath it. Once cooled, the glass holds that shape, so each piece carries the meeting point between artisan craft and irregular timber.

How to style it at home

Use it as a decorative centrepiece on a dining table, a sideboard or a low shelf where the glass can catch daylight. It works especially well with air plants, mineral pieces, a small floral arrangement, or as a clear vessel set into a natural base.

Placement and care

Place it on a level, stable surface where the wood base sits securely. Wipe the glass with a soft cloth and avoid soaking the wood; if you use water for cut flowers, dry any spills promptly. As the wood is a natural material, keep it away from prolonged damp.

Made in Indonesia

This piece belongs to a wider Indonesian craft tradition of pairing hot glass with natural wood forms. The appeal lies in the pause between control and chance: the maker guides the glass, but the root decides the final line. It is a slow-living object in the truest sense, made from repurposed material and shaped to show variation rather than hide it.

Weight and details

Made from recycled glass and Gamal wood. The piece weighs 2600 g. Because it is handcrafted from natural wood and molten glass, each bowl varies slightly in shape, fit and surface character.

A gift with presence

This is a thoughtful gift for someone who loves natural interiors, house plants, sculptural glass or objects with visible craft. It feels substantial, considered and quietly distinctive, without needing much styling around it.

Common questions

Can I use it for food?
It is best treated as a decorative vessel, as no food-safe certification is specified.

Will every piece look the same?
No. The glass is shaped over natural wood, so variations in form, fit, grain, bubbles and light marks are part of the character.

Can it hold fresh flowers?
Yes, it can be used for cut flowers. Keep water inside the glass bowl and dry the wood promptly if it gets wet.