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

Flame Maple Wood Bowls

Flame Maple Bowl — 9″ Master Grade Yosemite Crest Edition

$349.00

Item 11370 — Artist: Ben Balzer

Overview

This Master‑Grade Flame Maple bowl is a dramatic study in upward movement and sculptural grain. The small foot creates a steep, sweeping rise along the exterior wall, allowing the flame pattern to climb like sunlit granite faces. The interior continues that ascent in reverse — a deep, magical descent that pulls the eye across shimmering flame figure and warm tonal transitions. This is a bowl with presence, motion, and a natural grandeur reminiscent of mountain peaks.

Why This Piece Is Exceptional

Master‑Grade Flame Maple — bold, dramatic flame figure with exceptional movement
Sweeping exterior rise — small foot creates a powerful upward grain flow
Deep interior descent — steep walls highlight chatoyance and tonal shifts
Warm golden palette — glows beautifully under natural and ambient lighting
Sculptural proportions — designed to showcase the flame pattern from every angle
One‑of‑a‑kind — no other bowl will share this exact flame geometry
Functional heirloom — sculpted to be enjoyed for generations

Dimensions & Details

Diameter: 8.7″ (22.2 cm)
Height: 5.1″ (13.0 cm)
Depth: 3.6″ (9.3 cm)
Weight: 2.1 lbs (920 g)
Item: 11370
Artist: Ben Balzer
Completion Date: 2021
Price: $349.00
Availability: Only 1 available

Collector Notes

This bowl’s dramatic flame rise and deep interior make it ideal for:

entry table display
curated shelving
warm‑toned interior accents
centerpiece presentation
heirloom gifting

Its flame figure is especially striking when placed where light can travel across the surface.

Customer Impressions

Collectors consistently praise Talking Wood Studio bowls for their craftsmanship, grain beauty, and versatility. Reviews highlight their use as centerpieces, serving bowls, decorative accents, and heirloom gifts.

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 — 9″ Master Grade Yosemite Crest Edition

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