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What is the best wood for turning bowls?

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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.
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

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

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