Pomelle Sapele Bowl — 11″ Master Grade Quilted Edition

Item 11471 — Artist: Ben Balzer Overview Turned from an exceptional log, this Master Grade Pomelle Sapele bowl carries a rare provenance that is felt the moment you see it. The quilted figure wraps the interior and base in dense, undulating movement, while the sidewalls burn with a deep chatoyant warmth that seems to come from within the wood itself. It has the quiet authority of a piece that has waited a long time to be found. *This bowl is extremely rare* Why This Piece Is Exceptional Rare single-log provenance — sourced from an extraordinary tree that yielded exceptional figure throughout Dense quilted interior — deep, rolling three-dimensional figure that draws the eye inward Smoldering chatoyant sidewalls — a rich, amber-toned shimmer with exceptional depth and warmth Substantial centerpiece form — grounded and commanding at any scale One-of-a-kind — no other bowl will share this exact figure, weight, or character Functional heirloom — built to be admired, used, and passed down across generations Dimensions & Details Diameter: 10.6″ (27.0 cm) Height: 3.6″ (9.2 cm) Depth: 2.7″ (6.8 cm) Weight: 2.7 lbs (1174 g) Item: 11471 Artist: Ben Balzer Completion Date: 2026 Price: $899.00 Availability: Only 1 available Collector Notes This bowl’s rare provenance and smoldering quilted figure make it ideal for: dramatic centerpiece display dining tables, consoles, and entry halls gallery and design studio settings significant heirloom gifting or collection milestones spaces where presence and figure command attention Its depth of figure and warm chatoyance reward slow looking — especially under soft, directional light. Customer Impressions Collectors consistently praise Talking Wood Studio bowls for their craftsmanship, grain beauty, and versatility — from decorative display to everyday functional use.