{"product_id":"18101-quilted-maple-ma","title":"Quilted Maple Bowl — 13″ Master Grade Painted Dunes Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eItem 18101 — Artist: Ben Balzer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eThis Master‑Grade Quilted Maple bowl is a breathtaking study in natural pattern and light. The grain forms sweeping dune‑like waves that shift and transform as you move around the piece — a rare visual effect that gives the bowl its “painted sand dunes” appearance. The shallow form amplifies the quilted figure, allowing the wood’s natural geometry to take center stage. This is one of the most dramatic and sculptural Quilted Maple bowls in the collection. *\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bowl is extremely rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Piece Is Exceptional\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: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaster‑Grade Quilted Maple\u003c\/b\u003e — rare, dune‑like grain movement with exceptional depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDynamic visual behavior\u003c\/b\u003e — pattern changes with angle and lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShallow sculptural form\u003c\/b\u003e — designed to showcase the quilted figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollector‑level presence\u003c\/b\u003e — a standout display piece for luxury interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOne‑of‑a‑kind\u003c\/b\u003e — no other bowl will share this exact quilted pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctional heirloom\u003c\/b\u003e — display, serve, or gift with confidence\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: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 13.3″ (33.9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.3″ (5.9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDepth:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.4″ (3.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.0 lbs (924 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eItem:\u003c\/b\u003e 18101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 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: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompletion Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrice:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e$999.00\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 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\u003cb\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eThis bowl’s dune‑like grain and shallow form make it ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003edramatic entry table display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ecenterpiece presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ecurated shelving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eluxury interior styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eheirloom gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eIts quilted figure rewards natural light, revealing shifting patterns and depth that feel almost topographical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustomer Impressions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eCollectors 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talking Wood Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44190635753670,"sku":"18101","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/0741\/0630\/files\/18101C.jpg?v=1729485568","url":"https:\/\/talkingwoodstudio.com\/products\/18101-quilted-maple-ma","provider":"Talking Wood Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}