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What is the best wood for turning bowls?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Paul W. Eshelman Turned Wood Bowls
By Paul W. Eshelman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this set of three studio-made turned wood bowls by Paul W. Eshelman. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Two Hand-Turned Wood Bowls, One Redwood: Signed, One Segmented
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Hand-Turned Wood Bowls, One Redwood: Signed, One Segmented
Redwood: signed Jerry Kermak 7.5
Category
20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ash, Birch, Maple, Walnut
Trio of Turned Wood Studio Bowls
By William Frost
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1960s / 1970s. An attractive instant collection of three studio wood bowls. Each features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Zebra Wood, Pine
$900 / set
M. Cohen Cherry Wood "Live Edge"Turned Bowls
Located in Sharon, CT
Two brutalist hand turned bowls. Each signed on bottom by hand 'MCohen Cherry Burl'
10"diameter x 3
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Dutch, Elm Hand Turned Bowls; Original Paint
Located in Southampton, GB
Hand turned, 19th Century Dutch Elm Bowls. These were predominantly used for cheese and bread
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Elm
Handmade Akacia Wood Bowls, Set of 4
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A very stylish mid-century modern four acacia wood bowls. Designed and handmade in Mozambique
Category
Mid-20th Century Mozambican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Hardwood
$110 / set