Molten Glass Bowl on Wood Base

Molten glass settles into the natural rise and hollow of Gamal wood, making a glass bowl on wood base that feels more like a small sculpture than a container. It catches light, shows the grain beneath it, and brings an organic, quietly grounded centrepiece to a shelf, table or plant corner.

Where glass meets root

The softened glass follows the shape of the wood, so the join feels fluid rather than engineered.

Gamal wood gives the base an earthy presence, with natural variation at the heart of its character.

Recycled glass adds a smooth, reflective contrast to the rougher, more grounded feel of the timber.

It suits air plants, small stones, floating candles or a simple cut-flower arrangement.

Small bubbles or light scratches may appear in the glass, part of the handmade finish rather than a fault.

Recycled glass shaped over Balinese Gamal wood

Each piece is crafted by hand in Bali using recycled glass and Gamal wood, also known as Gliricidia sepium. The glass is hand-blown, then placed while still hot over a piece of Gamal root, where it relaxes into the contours of the wood and hardens into its fitted shape.

This is why each bowl sits a little differently. The base is not a neutral stand, but part of the form: natural, irregular, and closely tied to the glass above it.

How to style it at home

Use it where you want one object to hold a room gently: on a console, coffee table, sideboard or quiet windowsill. It works especially well with house plants and natural textures, where the glass brings lightness and the wood keeps the arrangement grounded.

For dry styling, fill the bowl with stones, shells or an air plant. For water-based arrangements, keep the wood as dry as you can and wipe away any spills after use.

Care for glass and wood

Clean the glass with a soft cloth and avoid abrasive pads, as handmade glass can mark. Wipe the wood with a dry cloth and do not leave it sitting in water or prolonged damp.

A Balinese making tradition, kept conte…

region of manufacture: Indonesia