{"product_id":"black-walnut-13","title":"Black Walnut Bowl — 12″ Pure Heartwood Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eItem 11123 — 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 is turned entirely from heartwood — pure, uninterrupted chocolate grain from edge to edge. The inner surface carries a dramatic sweep of figure that moves across the bowl in broad, confident strokes, drawing the eye from rim to center without pause. There is nothing extraneous here: no contrast, no distraction — just the full depth and richness of Black Walnut at its most expressive. Low and wide, with a presence that feels both ancient and refined, this is a bowl that earns its place in any room.\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\u003ePure heartwood throughout\u003c\/b\u003e — deep, unbroken chocolate grain across every surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSweeping dramatic figure\u003c\/b\u003e — bold grain movement that flows across the bowl in broad, confident arcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTonal depth and richness\u003c\/b\u003e — layers of espresso, amber, and warm brown that shift under changing light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow, wide proportions\u003c\/b\u003e — a grounded, meditative form that anchors any surface it rests on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSculptural restraint\u003c\/b\u003e — no excess, no ornament — just the wood, the form, and the figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommanding scale\u003c\/b\u003e — nearly 12 inches wide, it fills a space with quiet authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOne-of-a-kind\u003c\/b\u003e — no other bowl will share this exact grain sweep or tonal depth\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 11.8″ (30.0 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.7″ (6.9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDepth:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.5″ (3.9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.7 lbs (786 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eItem:\u003c\/b\u003e 11123\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\u003eThis bowl’s sweeping pure heartwood figure makes it ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea living room or dining table centerpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea statement piece on a console, credenza, or entry table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecurated shelving alongside books, ceramics, or natural objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eminimalist interiors where the wood does all the talking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea meaningful heirloom gift for someone who appreciates understated beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts grain movement is especially striking under soft, directional lighting — the figure shifts and deepens 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":46871431479494,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/0741\/0630\/files\/11123C_746f1245-60c3-4cd2-8d36-0ad6729cf2e3.jpg?v=1786131217","url":"https:\/\/talkingwoodstudio.com\/products\/black-walnut-13","provider":"Talking Wood Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}