{"product_id":"11423-sapele","title":"Sapele 14\" — Golden Grain Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem 11423 — Artist: Ben Balzer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sapele bowl reads like dark ink drawn through burnished copper — sweeping black grain lines crossing a rich reddish-brown field, with a golden sheen that shifts as the light moves or your eye travels across the surface. Fine grain fills the broad interior, while nested curves on the outside give the rounded profile its own intricate pattern. The contrast is both bold and intimate: striking across a room, quietly detailed up close. This is a piece whose beauty unfolds through movement and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Piece Is Exceptional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweeping black grain\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark, flowing lines that bring definition and movement to the warm wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShifting golden sheen\u003c\/strong\u003e — a luminous surface that changes character with the light and viewing angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich reddish-brown tones\u003c\/strong\u003e — a warm backdrop that deepens the contrast of the grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpressive exterior figure\u003c\/strong\u003e — nested grain curves that make the side view as engaging as the interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous sculptural form\u003c\/strong\u003e — a broad opening and rounded sides that reveal the wood from multiple perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual character\u003c\/strong\u003e — a distinctive composition of grain, color, and light in a fine-art bowl by Ben Balzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 13.8″ (35.1 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.7″ (9.4 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDepth:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.9″ (7.3 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5 lbs (1580 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eItem:\u003c\/b\u003e 11423\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Ben Balzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompletion Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrice:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e$549.00\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/b\u003e Only \u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e available \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark grain, coppery warmth, and golden sheen make this bowl ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egallery or studio display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eliving room or entry table centerpieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecurated shelf or sideboard styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea distinctive, considered gift for a collector of wood art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtemporary or transitional interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural or directional lighting brings out the shifting sheen, while an uncluttered setting allows the grain to hold attention. Leave the rounded sides visible as well as the interior: each offers a different expression of the same wood. Intended as sculptural fine art for display, not as serving ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Impressions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors who appreciate wood with both drama and subtlety, this Sapele bowl offers a compelling balance — bold dark lines at first glance, fine detail on closer inspection, and a golden glow that keeps the experience changing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talking Wood Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48214251110598,"sku":"48214251110598","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/0741\/0630\/files\/11423C.jpg?v=1790981978","url":"https:\/\/talkingwoodstudio.com\/fr\/products\/11423-sapele","provider":"Talking Wood Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}