Black Walnut 12" — Cresting Grain Edition

Black Walnut 12" — Cresting Grain Edition

$349.00

Item 11125 — Artist: Ben Balzer

Overview

This Black Walnut bowl reads like a landscape traced in wood — two rounded fields of grain linked by a flowing passage through the interior, their warm brown tones edged with darker, curving lines. The figure comes from the meeting of two branches, giving the surface its distinctive interplay of patterns. Along the sculpted sidewall, layers of grain rise in broad arcs to form a crest beneath the rim. Its low, open silhouette lets that movement take center stage. This is a piece that invites your eye to follow the grain, then circle back and discover it anew.

Why This Piece Is Exceptional

Expressive crotch figure — grain formed where two branches developed, creating the distinctive composition across the interior
Paired rounded grain patterns — two flowing fields linked through the center, giving the top view a natural rhythm
Cresting side grain — layered curves sweep upward across the exterior in broad, rising arcs
Sculpted sidewall — shaped to reveal the layered grain and make the side view a discovery of its own
Low, open silhouette — a broad rim and gently rising sides display the figure without competing with it
One-of-a-kind — this particular meeting of grain and form belongs to a single Black Walnut artwork by Ben Balzer

Dimensions & Details

Diameter: 11.9″ (30.1 cm)
Height: 2.9″ (7.3 cm)
Depth: 1.8″ (4.5 cm)
Weight: 1.7 lbs (776 g)
Item: 11125
Artist: Ben Balzer
Completion Date: 2026

Collector Notes

The flowing interior figure and cresting side grain make this bowl ideal for:

gallery or studio display
living room or entry table centerpieces
curated shelf or sideboard styling
a distinctive, considered gift for a collector of wood art
contemporary or transitional interiors

Give the piece a setting where both the interior and the sculpted side remain visible. From above, the paired grain patterns create a flowing composition; from the side, the layered arcs give the wood a different sense of movement. A simple backdrop allows both perspectives to hold attention. Intended as sculptural fine art for display, not as serving ware.

Customer Impressions

For collectors drawn to the stories held in natural wood, this bowl offers an intimate view of branching growth — rounded patterns within, cresting layers outside, and a composition that rewards looking from more than one angle.

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.

Black Walnut 12" — Cresting Grain Edition

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