Recycled Molten Glass Bowl On Wood Base

Molten glass meets carved root in a recycled glass bowl on a Gamal wood base, made as much for its sculptural presence as for what it holds. The clear glass has a soft green edge in the light, its wavy rim settling into the darker hollows of the wood beneath. It feels organic, tactile and quietly dramatic, a small centrepiece for a room that favours natural texture over polish.

The glass, the grain and the light

• The rim rises and dips in an uneven wave, giving the bowl a fluid, just-formed look.
• Clear recycled glass catches the light, with a green tint visible along the thicker edges.
• The Gamal wood base brings warm brown grain, cracks and natural contours into the piece.
• The glass sits into the shape of the root, so the two materials feel fitted rather than separate.
• It works as art-as-vessel, holding the eye even when left empty on a table or shelf.

Recycled glass shaped over Gamal root

The glass is hand-blown, then placed while still hot over a piece of Gamal root so it cools around the wood’s natural form. The base is made from Gamal wood, also known as Gliricidia sepium, and shaped with hand tools in the traditional Balinese way.

Because both materials are worked around natural shapes, each piece has its own line and fit. Small bubbles or light scratches in the glass can appear as part of the handmade character, rather than as a flaw in the design.

Ways to style it at home

Place it where side light can pass through the glass: a console table, low shelf, coffee table or quiet corner with linen, stone and timber nearby. It suits dry decorative arrangements, polished stones, shells, wrapped sweets, keepsakes or simply the play of empty glass against wood.

Care for glass and natural wood

Wipe the glass with a soft cloth and keep the wood base away from prolonged damp. If you use it with anything moist, line the bowl first and remove the contents after use. Avoid soaking the wood, as natural timber responds best to gentle, dry care.

From Balinese craft to modern organic interiors

This style of molten glass on wood comes from a practical and beautiful idea: using the living shape of root wood as the mould. In Balinese craft, natural irregularity is part of the object’s appeal, not something to smooth away. The result sits easily with coastal, Scandinavian and organic-modern interiors, where one textured piece can do more than a crowded surface of smaller ornaments. Recycled glass adds clarity and light, while the Gamal wood gives the bowl its grounded, earthy weight.

Size and details

This piece weighs 1590 g. It is made from recycled glass and Gamal wood in Indonesia. Each bowl and base pairing varies because the glass is formed around natural root wood.

A gift with natural presence

A thoughtful gift for someone setting up a new home, refreshing a living room, or drawn to handmade objects with visible material character. It feels personal without being overly decorative, and substantial enough to mark a special occasion.

Common questions

Can it be used for food?
A food-safe finish is not specified, so it is best treated as a decorative bowl. For unwrapped food or anything damp, use a suitable liner.

Will every piece look the same?
No. The glass is shaped over natural Gamal root, so the curves, grain, fit and small handmade marks will differ from piece to piece.