Hand-turned from a single piece of English beech, this piece shows the beautiful organic colours and patterns that make this timber the favourite of many a woodturner.

The Fairlight shape is our original design, born from rethinking the conventional rules of woodturning. Traditional bowls keep an even wall thickness throughout, which limits their form and wastes much of the timber. We kept the clean, straight exterior but introduced a sweeping interior curve — combining the architectural presence of a straight-sided vessel with the organic depth of a classic bowl.

To produce this unique material fallen Beech trees are left on their sides for between 3-5 years and during this time the patterns are formed by fungi as they break the log down. Different woodlands contain different species each with their own pattern and colour fingerprints. We are lucky enough to know someone with a woodland that produces very rare, world class examples of this natural artwork.

Once the wood is milled and dried the fungi dies off and beautiful results are locked in place waiting to be revealed by our chisels. Between the time in the woodland and then air drying it can be 6-8 years after the tree came down before we get our hands on this material and our challenge is to make sure that we do it justice and turn something truly beautiful from it.

Designed as a standalone sculptural object, this bowl is also suitable for dry use.

Details

• Patterned Beech, hand-turned from a single solid piece

• Finished with a hardwearing blend of natural plant oils and waxes

• Food safe

• Approx. 23cm diameter and 5cm tall and 3cm deep

• Unique organic grain pattern, colour and natural markings.

• Care Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Re-oil periodically to maintain the finish. Avoid prolonged contact with water and don't put in the dishwasher.

Shipping & returns

We ship worldwide and aim to dispatch within 3-5 working days from receipt of order. Please note that international orders may be subject to customs duties or import taxes; and are the responsibility of the customer.