What is the best wood for turning bowls?

For bowl turning, you can use any of the best types of wood. But if you desire a more natural look, Maple, Cherry, and Black Walnut are good choices. They are all of the highest grades, with a lovely grain. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage wooden turning bowls.

How long does it take to turn a wood bowl?

How long it takes to turn a wood bowl varies. Depending on the size and complexity of the bowl, a woodworker may need 15 minutes to several hours to get the job done. In addition to turning the wood, a craftsman must prepare and dry the wood and sand and finish the piece. The entire crafting process is lengthy, often taking one or more years. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wood bowls.

What is a wood dough bowl?

A wood dough bowl is a wooden vessel that is used to mix dough for baking. Shop a collection of antique and vintage wooden dough bowls from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What wood are bowling balls made of?

Historically, bowling balls were made out of lignum vitae, which is known as the hardest, densest wood. Today, bowling balls are made with more plastic and polyester materials. You can find a collection of vintage and modern bowling balls on 1stDibs.

Turned Wood Bowls

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Log Basket

Teak Mid Century Bowl

19th Century Swedish Art

Turn Of Century American Furniture

Antique Wood Basket

Swedish Folk Art Wood

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Turned Wood Bowls For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of turned wood bowls available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct turned wood bowls — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are 206 antique and vintage turned wood bowls for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 35 modern editions to choose from as well. Turned wood bowls have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Arts and Crafts turned wood bowls are consistently popular styles. Some turned wood bowls are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller turned wood bowls, measuring 3.94 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made turned wood bowls over the years, but those made by Bob Stocksdale, Rude Osolnik and Eckart Mohlenbeck are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Turned Wood Bowls?

Prices for turned wood bowls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, turned wood bowls begin at $65 and can go as high as $57,392, while the average can fetch as much as $687.

Finding the Right Decorative Bowls for You

Vintage, new and antique decorative bowls have been an important part of the home for centuries, although their uses have changed over the years. While functional examples of bowls date back thousands of years, ornamental design on bowls as well as baskets likewise has a rich heritage, from the carved bowls of the Maya to the plaited river-cane baskets of Indigenous people in the Southeast United States.

Decorative objects continue to bring character and art into a space. An outdoor gathering can become a sophisticated garden party with the addition of a few natural-fiber baskets to hold blankets or fruit on a table, as demonstrated in the interior design work by firms such as Alexander Design.

Elsewhere, Richard Haining’s reclaimed wood vases and bowls can express eco-consciousness. Sculptural handmade cast concrete bowls like those made by the Oakland, California–based UMÉ Studio introduce compelling textures to your dining room table.

Minimalist ceramic decorative bowls of varying colors can evoke a feeling of human connectedness through their association with handmade craftsmanship, such as in the rooms envisioned by South African interior designer Kelly Hoppen. And you can elevate any space with ceramic bowls that match the color scheme.

Browse the 1stDibs collection of decorative bowls and explore the endless options available.

Questions About Turned Wood Bowls

What is the best wood for turning bowls?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
For bowl turning, you can use any of the best types of wood. But if you desire a more natural look, Maple, Cherry, and Black Walnut are good choices. They are all of the highest grades, with a lovely grain. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage wooden turning bowls.
How long does it take to turn a wood bowl?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
How long it takes to turn a wood bowl varies. Depending on the size and complexity of the bowl, a woodworker may need 15 minutes to several hours to get the job done. In addition to turning the wood, a craftsman must prepare and dry the wood and sand and finish the piece. The entire crafting process is lengthy, often taking one or more years. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wood bowls.
What is a wood dough bowl?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A wood dough bowl is a wooden vessel that is used to mix dough for baking. Shop a collection of antique and vintage wooden dough bowls from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What wood are bowling balls made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Historically, bowling balls were made out of lignum vitae, which is known as the hardest, densest wood. Today, bowling balls are made with more plastic and polyester materials. You can find a collection of vintage and modern bowling balls on 1stDibs.