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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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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
Turned Wood Bowl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand turned bowl. Signed and Marked 'Rosewood from Brazil Bob Stocksdale'.
Category
20th Century American Decorative Bowls
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Circa 1974 Signed Handcrafted Turned Wood Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this elegant turned wood bowl signed by the artist and dated 1974. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Heiko Weiner Turned Wood Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
South West inspired turned wood bowl by artist Heiko Weiner (German).
He uses various exotic and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Natural Edge Turned Burl Wood Bowl
By Edward Moulthrop
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely turned burl wood bowl. Turning and sculpting done in a way to highlite the natural
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Bowls
Materials
Maple, Burl
Beautiful Hand Turned Exotic Wood Bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Out of an estate collection of hand turned bowls including some by Edward Moulthrop comes this
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Decorative Bowls
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Wood