Recycled Beer Bottle Glass Bowl on Wood

Green recycled glass gathers like a soft pool over natural wood, catching the light before it ever needs to hold a thing. This recycled glass bowl on wood is part sculptural vessel, part slow-living centrepiece, made for a shelf, console or table that wants one grounded, tactile object.

Green glass, warm grain and an organic silhouette

• The glass has a gentle beer-bottle green tone, with a rounded bowl shape that feels fluid rather than formal.
• At the base, the molten glass follows the contours of the wood, creating soft dips and folds where the two materials meet.
• The wood brings natural grain, knots and pale cut surfaces, giving the piece an earthy contrast against the glossy glass.
• Small bubbles, light scratches and slight irregularities may appear in the glass, part of its handmade character.
• It works beautifully as a decorative bowl for small keepsakes, dried botanicals or simply as a light-catching object.

Recycled beer bottles shaped by hand

The bowl is handmade in Indonesia from recycled beer bottles, melted down and shaped into an organic glass form. It is set onto a Gamal wood base, so the finished piece holds the warmth of natural timber alongside the clarity and colour of repurposed glass.

Each one is unique. The glass shape, wood grain and overall design can vary slightly, which is part of the appeal rather than a flaw.

How to style it at home

Place it where side light can pass through the green glass: a windowsill, sideboard, bedside table or quiet corner of a living room. It suits coastal, rustic and organic-modern interiors, especially spaces that favour natural textures over polished uniformity.

Use it as an art-as-vessel piece rather than an everyday serving bowl. For anything damp or wet, remove the contents after use and dry the glass and wood carefully.

Care for the glass and wood

Wipe the glass with a soft cloth and clean the wood gently with a dry or barely damp cloth. Do not soak the piece, and avoid leaving moisture sitting against the wooden base.

Salvaged materials, made visible

Molten glass on wood has its charm in the meeting of opposites: a hard material softened by heat, then settled into the uneven shape of natural timber. Here, used beer bottles are given a second life as a green glass vessel, while the wood base keeps the piece grounded and tactile. The result feels less like a standard bowl and more like a small study in reuse, craft and the beauty of irregular form.

Size and details

• Approximate dimensions: 13 cm wide and 18 cm high.
• Diameter at the widest point: 10.5 cm.
• Top diameter: 7 cm.
• Capacity: 650 ml.
• Weight: 1000 g.
• Materials: recycled bottles, glass and Gamal wood.
• Handmade in Indonesia.

A thoughtful gift for a beautiful home

This is a strong choice for someone who loves natural materials, sculptural home décor or objects with a visible reuse story. It feels considered for a housewarming, birthday or new workspace, especially for someone drawn to coastal textures and warm wood.

Common questions

Are all pieces exactly the same?
No. Each piece is handmade, so the glass shape, wood grain and small surface details can vary slightly.

Can I use it as a serving bowl?
It is best treated as a decorative vessel. The glass bowl can hold contents, but the wood base should not be soaked or left wet.

Why might there be bubbles or light marks in the glass?
Small bubbles, light scratches and irregularities can occur because the piece is shaped by hand from recycled glass.