{"product_id":"black-walnut-11-copy","title":"Black Walnut 12”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eItem 11122 — Artist: Ben Balzer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Black Walnut bowl commands attention the moment it enters a room. The grain was deliberately centered so it radiates outward like slow-moving waves across the inner surface — a meditative pattern that rewards a second look. Where heart meets sapwood, a rare greenish tint emerges at the transition, adding a layer of chromatic complexity you won't find in any other piece. Wide, grounded, and quietly dramatic, this bowl belongs in a place of prominence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Piece Is Exceptional\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWave-centered grain\u003c\/b\u003e — intentionally oriented to radiate across the interior like concentric rings on still water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart-to-sapwood transition\u003c\/b\u003e — a natural boundary where warm chocolate gives way to creamy blonde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRare greenish tint\u003c\/b\u003e — a mineral accent at the transition point that makes this bowl one of a kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommanding scale\u003c\/b\u003e — at over 12 inches wide, it fills a space with quiet authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRich walnut palette\u003c\/b\u003e — deep espresso and amber tones that deepen under warm light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSculptural presence\u003c\/b\u003e — low, wide proportions give it a grounded, meditative quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOne-of-a-kind\u003c\/b\u003e — no other bowl will share this exact grain movement, tint, or sapwood arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctional heirloom\u003c\/b\u003e — turned to be used, admired, and passed down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.4″ (31.6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.9″ (7.3 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDepth:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.8″ (4.6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.2 lbs (1,014 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eItem:\u003c\/b\u003e 11122\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Ben Balzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompletion Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wave grain and sapwood contrast make this bowl ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea living room or office centerpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea statement piece on a console or credenza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecurated shelving alongside natural objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elarge-scale decorative display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea meaningful heirloom gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts grain movement is especially striking under soft, directional lighting — the waves seem to shift as you move around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustomer Impressions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors consistently praise Talking Wood Studio bowls for their craftsmanship, grain beauty, and versatility. Reviews highlight their use as centerpieces, decorative accents, and heirloom gifts that grow more meaningful over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talking Wood Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46862898692294,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/0741\/0630\/files\/11122C.jpg?v=1786051434","url":"https:\/\/talkingwoodstudio.com\/products\/black-walnut-11-copy","provider":"Talking Wood Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}