Aformosia Bowl — 17″ — Golden Grain Edition

Item 11440 — Artist: Ben Balzer Overview This Aformosia bowl carries the warmth of West Africa in every line of its grain — a slow, even figure that moves across the surface with the quiet confidence of aged gold. The wood's natural luster gives the piece a living quality, catching and holding light in a way that rewards every glance. At 17 inches across, it commands presence without demanding attention. This is a piece that settles into a room and makes it better. Why This Piece Is Exceptional Golden grain figure — warm, even tone with a natural luster that deepens under light West African Aformosia — a rare hardwood prized for its rich color and fine, stable grain Generous scale — 17 inches across with a broad, shallow form that anchors any surface Hand-turned and finished — shaped to reveal the full depth of the wood's character One-of-a-kind — no two Aformosia bowls will share this exact grain and figure Heirloom quality — sculpted to be admired and passed on for generations Dimensions & Details Diameter: 16.7″ (42.3 cm) Height: 2.4″ (6.0 cm) Depth: 1.5″ (3.7 cm) Weight: 4.0 lbs (1832 g) Item: 11440 Artist: Ben Balzer Completion Date: 2026 Price: $499.00 Availability: Only 1 available Collector Notes The golden warmth and quiet grain of this bowl make it ideal for: living room or dining room display as a statement centerpiece curated shelving or sideboard styling in warm-toned interiors gallery or studio settings where understated material beauty is prized a considered gift for collectors drawn to classic African hardwoods traditional, transitional, or mid-century modern interiors The grain reads richest under warm, directional lighting — the golden tones deepen and the surface takes on an almost burnished 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.