Aformosia Bowl — 17″ — Straight Grain Edition

Item 11441 — Artist: Ben Balzer Overview This Aformosia bowl is defined by its grain — straight, consistent, and unhurried, moving across the surface with a calm authority that recalls the finest teak. At 17 inches across its scale lets the wood speak fully. The warm golden tone and fine texture give it a presence that is both grounded and refined. A bowl that does not demand attention, but always receives it. Why This Piece Is Exceptional Straight, consistent grain — a teak-like figure with exceptional regularity and visual calm Generous scale — at 17″ across, one of the largest Aformosia bowls in the studio’s collection West African Aformosia — a rare, stable hardwood prized for its warm tone and fine surface character Hand-turned and finished — shaped to honor the full length and rhythm of the grain One-of-a-kind — no two Aformosia bowls will share this exact figure and proportion Heirloom quality — sculpted to be admired and passed on for generations Dimensions & Details Diameter: 16.6″ (42.2 cm) Height: 2.4″ (6.0 cm) Depth: 1.3″ (3.3 cm) Weight: 4.0 lbs (1812 g) Item: 11441 Artist: Ben Balzer Completion Date: 2026 Price: $499.00 Availability: Only 1 available Collector Notes The straight grain and commanding scale of this bowl make it ideal for: dining table or entry hall display where scale and warmth are needed curated shelving or credenza styling in warm-toned or natural interiors gallery or studio settings where material integrity and quietude are prized a considered gift for collectors who appreciate understated, classical craft traditional, Japandi, or mid-century modern interiors The straight grain reads with particular clarity under raking or directional light — the lines sharpen and the surface takes on a silken quality. Customer Impressions Collectors consistently choose Talking Wood Studio bowls for their craftsmanship, grain beauty, and sculptural presence — pieces that hold attention long after they arrive.