14”
Flame Maple (MA) Bowl - Top/Side View

Maple Collection

Flame Maple Bowl — 14″ Master Grade Rising Flame Edition — One of One

$825.00

This Master Grade Flame Maple bowl showcases dramatic rising flame figure — long, upward‑moving ribbons of chatoyance that glow as the bowl is turned. Individually shaped by artisan Ben Balzer, this one‑of‑a‑kind piece offers a powerful combination of scale, clarity, and motion.

Flame Maple — Vertical, Luminous, and Alive Flame Maple is prized for its ribboned figure, but rising flame is a premium variant where the grain appears to lift upward from foot to rim. This bowl displays continuous rising flame across its wide surface, creating a sense of motion and depth that shifts beautifully under changing light.

Figure & Grain Highlights • Upward‑moving flame — long ribbons with strong clarity and contrast • Bright chatoyance — transitions from gold to warm amber under changing light • Wide, shallow sculptural form — amplifies vertical flame movement • Clean interior field — uninterrupted rising flame • Large 13.5″ diameter — strong visual presence • Balanced 2.2 lbs — substantial yet refined

Artisan Craftsmanship Every Talking Wood Studio bowl is shaped one at a time by artisan Ben Balzer. This piece was refined through progressive hand sanding, cured oils, and the full Beall Buffing System, resulting in a glass‑smooth surface that amplifies the flame figure. No mass production. No duplicates. No second editions.

Why This Piece Is Exceptional • Master Grade Flame Maple — bold rising flame with strong chatoyance • Dynamic visual behavior — flame glows and shifts with angle and lighting • Wide, shallow sculptural form — designed to showcase vertical flame movement • Collector‑level clarity — continuous rising flame at this scale is uncommon • One of a kind — no other bowl will share this exact flame pattern • Functional heirloom — display, serve, or gift with confidence

Dimensions & Details • Diameter: 13.5″ (34.3 cm) • Height: 2.3″ (5.9 cm) • Depth: 1.2″ (3.1 cm) • Weight: 2.2 lbs (1014 g) • Item: 22303 • Artist: Ben Balzer • Completion Date: 2024 • Wood: Flame Maple • Finish: Museum grade oil + Beall Buffing System • Origin: Handcrafted in Georgia, USA • Price: $825

Care Instructions Wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid soaking. Re‑oil occasionally to maintain luster. With simple care, this bowl will last for generations.

Collector Notes This is a one‑of‑a‑kind Master Grade Flame Maple bowl. Rising flame at this clarity and scale is rare. Once sold, it becomes part of a private collection and will never be recreated.

Beautiful craftsmanship

The bowl is beautiful. I ended up purchasing several other unique bowls for work colleagues and they just loved them. The compliments were overwhelming. A true work of art.

It’s absolutely beautiful! Expert craftsmanship, my wife loved it, we share salads from it several times a week!

Black Walnut Bowl

Looks great on our entry table. Beautiful piece of work.

Stunning centerpiece!

This bowl is exquisite and is a perfect centerpiece on the table as you enter my front door. The craftsmanship is remarkable and highlights the beauty of the grain. Love it!

Bought it as a Christmas gift for my wife. She adores it and is placed where everyone can see it. It has done everything from a decorative piece to candy bowl. Looks great and it's functional. Couldn't be happier with it.

Flame Maple Bowl — 14″ Master Grade Rising Flame Edition — One of One

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