Clear recycled glass settles into the curves of natural Gamal wood, creating a glass bowl on driftwood that feels both sculptural and useful. It is a decorative vessel for a coffee table, shelf or sideboard, made for holding light, shape and quiet attention as much as anything placed inside it.
The meeting of glass and root
The glass has a softened, pooled shape, as if it has paused mid-flow over the wood beneath.
Natural variation in the Gamal root gives the stand an organic line, with no two pieces sitting exactly alike.
Small bubbles or fine surface marks may appear in the glass, part of the handmade character rather than a flaw.
The clear bowl catches daylight beautifully, letting the grain and form of the wood remain part of the piece.
It works as a quiet centrepiece, especially in spaces with natural textures, linen, stone, plants or warm timber.
Recycled glass shaped over Balinese Gamal wood
This piece is crafted by hand in Bali using recycled glass and Balinese Gamal wood. The glass is hand-blown, then placed while still hot over a section of Gamal root, where it relaxes into the wood’s natural form and hardens into its final shape.
Because the fit is made around the individual root, each bowl has its own line and presence. The beauty is in that slight irregularity: clear glass held by weathered-looking wood, refined enough for display but still close to the natural material it came from.
How to style it at home
Use it as a decorative bowl for dry, lightweight styling: shells, polished stones, dried botanicals, beads or a small seasonal arrangement. It also stands well alone, where the contrast between smooth glass and textured wood can do the work without adding more.
Place it where light can pass through the glass. A console table, low shelf or quiet corner of a dining table will let the shape read clearly.
Care for glass and wood
Wipe the glass gently with a soft cloth and keep the wooden base dry. Avoid soaking the piece or leavin…
region of manufacture: Indonesia