Black Walnut Bowl — 13″ Radiant Grain Edition

Item 11481 — Artist: Ben Balzer Overview This Black Walnut bowl is a dark, dramatic expression of one of North America's most revered hardwoods — deeply toned, commanding in presence, and crafted to anchor any curated interior. A layered grain explodes from the center and walks up the sidewall on both the inside and outside of the bowl, creating a sculptural energy that shifts as the light moves across its surface. The dense, smooth finish amplifies the wood's natural depth, making this piece as visually striking from across the room as it is up close. Why This Piece Is Exceptional Explosive layered grain — a radial figure that bursts from the center and climbs the full sidewall inside and out Rich heartwood color — deep chocolate tones with subtle purple-brown undertones unique to mature black walnut Commanding scale and depth — a natural focal point for dining tables, entry halls, or curated shelving Dark, sophisticated palette — complements both contemporary and traditional interiors One-of-a-kind — no other black walnut bowl will share this exact grain and form Sculptural heirloom — crafted to be admired for generations Dimensions & Details Diameter: 13.3″ (33.7 cm) Height: 3.7″ (9.3 cm) Depth: 2.6″ (6.7 cm) Weight: 1.7 lbs (786 g) Item: 11481 Artist: Ben Balzer Completion Date: 2026 Price: $749.00 Availability: Only 1 available Collector Notes This bowl's dramatic grain and commanding form make it ideal for: dining table centerpieces entry table focal points gallery or showroom display dark-toned or moody interior accents heirloom gifting Its deeply figured surface is especially striking under warm ambient or directional lighting. Customer Impressions Collectors consistently admire Talking Wood Studio bowls for their craftsmanship, grain beauty, and versatility — from decorative display to treasured sculptural pieces.