Sapele 14" — Golden Grain Edition

$549.00

Item 11423 — Artist: Ben Balzer

Overview

This 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.

Why This Piece Is Exceptional

Sweeping black grain — dark, flowing lines that bring definition and movement to the warm wood
Shifting golden sheen — a luminous surface that changes character with the light and viewing angle
Rich reddish-brown tones — a warm backdrop that deepens the contrast of the grain
Expressive exterior figure — nested grain curves that make the side view as engaging as the interior
Generous sculptural form — a broad opening and rounded sides that reveal the wood from multiple perspectives
Individual character — a distinctive composition of grain, color, and light in a fine-art bowl by Ben Balzer

Dimensions & Details

Diameter: 13.8″ (35.1 cm)
Height: 3.7″ (9.4 cm)
Depth: 2.9″ (7.3 cm)
Weight: 3.5 lbs (1580 g)
Item: 11423
Artist: Ben Balzer
Completion Date: 2026
Price: $549.00
Availability: Only 1 available

Collector Notes

The dark grain, coppery warmth, and golden sheen 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

Natural 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.

Customer Impressions

For 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.

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.

Sapele 14" — Golden Grain Edition

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