Molten Recycled Glass Bowl on Wood Base

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.