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.

Lathe Turned Bowls

English Baroque Furniture

Lathe Turned Teak Bowl by Shigemichi Aomine for National Crafts Council

$2,400

H 3.5 in Dm 9 in

Lathe Turned Teak Bowl by Shigemichi Aomine for National Crafts Council

By Aomine Shigemichi 1

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A thin walled lathe turned active grained wood bowl having flaring conical form.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Lathe Turned Teak Bowl by Shigemichi Aomine for National Crafts Council

$2,400

H 3.5 in

Lathe Turned Teak Bowl by Shigemichi Aomine for National Crafts Council

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A thin walled lathe turned active grained wood bowl having flaring conical form.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Pair of Paavo Asikainen Turned Laminate Wood Bowl

$750 / set

H 2.25 in Dm 7.5 in

Pair of Paavo Asikainen Turned Laminate Wood Bowl

By Paavo Asikainen

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of Finnish bowls. Lathe turned stacked laminate wood.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Laminate, Wood

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Lignum Vitae English Treen Footed Bowl (Tazza)

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H 5.38 in Dm 7.25 in

Lignum Vitae English Treen Footed Bowl (Tazza)

Located in Free Union, VA

fittings and domestic accessories for centuries. Lathe turned bowls and tazzas like this one have also been

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Decorative Bowls

Materials

Hardwood

Klotzwrk Solid Oak Lathe Turned Bowl Set

Unavailable

H 2.5 in Dm 9.5 in

Klotzwrk Solid Oak Lathe Turned Bowl Set

By KLOTZWRK

Located in New York, NY

Klotzwrk solid oak lathe turned bowl set. Big bowl D-9.5" H-2.5" Small bowl D-6.25

Category

2010s American American Craftsman Decorative Bowls

Materials

Oak

Klotzwrk Solid Walnut Lathe Turned Bowl

Unavailable

H 2.75 in Dm 6.75 in

Klotzwrk Solid Walnut Lathe Turned Bowl

By KLOTZWRK

Located in New York, NY

Klotzwrk solid Claro walnut lathe turned bowl.

Category

2010s American American Craftsman Serving Bowls

Materials

Walnut

Klotzwrk Solid Walnut Lathe Turned Bowl

Unavailable

H 2.75 in Dm 6.75 in

Klotzwrk Solid Walnut Lathe Turned Bowl

By KLOTZWRK

Located in New York, NY

Klotzwrk solid claro walnut lathe turned bowl.

Category

2010s American American Craftsman Serving Bowls

Materials

Walnut

selection of bowls by Bob Stocksdale

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selection of bowls by Bob Stocksdale

By Bob Stocksdale

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A selection of lathe-turned bowls by Bob Stocksdale. All signed by the artist and priced

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ash

James Prestini Hand Turned Wood Modernist Fruit Bowl in Mahogany

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H 3.5 in Dm 15 in

James Prestini Hand Turned Wood Modernist Fruit Bowl in Mahogany

By James Prestini

Located in Dallas, TX

Minimalist aesthetic but over the course of his career he become most well-known for his lathe turned bowls

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Mahogany

Olive Wood Bowl with Herb Cutter

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H 2.13 in Dm 6.75 in

Olive Wood Bowl with Herb Cutter

Located in Houston, TX

to a crescent shaped steel blade with a wraparound riveted metal strip. The lathe turned bowls have

Category

20th Century French Serving Bowls

Materials

Steel

Hand-Carved Palm Tree Swirl Urns

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H 33 in Dm 17 in

Hand-Carved Palm Tree Swirl Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

for a tribal decor. The making takes place by wet, high moisture wood being turned on a lathe. Cut

Category

20th Century South Asian Organic Modern Urns

Materials

Palmwood

Olive Wood Bowl with Herb Cutter

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H 2.13 in Dm 6.75 in

Olive Wood Bowl with Herb Cutter

Located in Houston, TX

to a crescent shaped steel blade with a wraparound riveted metal strip. The lathe turned bowls have

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Iron

KLOTZWRK Solid Walnut Lathe Turned Bowl

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H 2.38 in Dm 11.5 in

KLOTZWRK Solid Walnut Lathe Turned Bowl

By KLOTZWRK

Located in New York, NY

KLOTZWRK solid claro walnut lathe turned bowl.

Category

2010s American American Craftsman Decorative Bowls

Materials

Walnut

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1950s Danish Teak Freeform Carved Nut Bowl Table Centerpiece Vintage Modern

$795

H 2 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in

1950s Danish Teak Freeform Carved Nut Bowl Table Centerpiece Vintage Modern

By Finn Juhl

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Obscure Danish Design Company, AL-BO. Highly finished, thin walled Teak wedge-shaped bowl.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Monumental Michael L. Jones Turned Wood Bowl

$7,500

H 10 in Dm 25 in

Monumental Michael L. Jones Turned Wood Bowl

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Artist/Designer: Michael L. Jones (American) Marking(s); notes: inscribed “Mr. and Mrs. Gene Best”, signed, 0977 Country of origin; materials: USA; Spalted Maple in eggshell finish D...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Maple

Bob Stocksdale Signed Large Turned Wood Bowl, "Teak from Thailand"

$3,500

H 4 in Dm 11 in

Bob Stocksdale Signed Large Turned Wood Bowl, "Teak from Thailand"

By Bob Stocksdale

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Large vintage signed Bob Stocksdale turned wood bowl "Teak from Thailand." This fabulous turned wood bowl was made by world renowned artist, Bob Stocksdale. Stocksdale is recognized ...

Category

20th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Bob Stocksdale Turned Wood Art Bowl

$2,200

H 2.25 in Dm 10.75 in

Bob Stocksdale Turned Wood Art Bowl

By Bob Stocksdale

Located in San Diego, CA

Expertly turned wood art bowl by Bob Stocksdale made of wenge wood from Africa. 10.75" diameter. Purposefully left in as found condition with a bit of fading to the interior and a co...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Wood Bowl by Bob Stocksdale

$3,600

H 6 in Dm 12.5 in

Wood Bowl by Bob Stocksdale

By Bob Stocksdale

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A turned bowl in stained mahogany with a flaring conical form. Signed by the artist.

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Serving Bowls

Materials

Mahogany

Ernst Henriksen Teak Bowl, circa 1950s

$1,250

H 7.75 in W 9.75 in D 9.25 in

Ernst Henriksen Teak Bowl, circa 1950s

By Ernst Henriksen

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A beautiful teak bowl, by Ernst Henriksen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Great patina and warm tone.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Teak

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Lathe Turned Bowls For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of lathe turned bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique lathe turned bowls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and willow. We have 14 antique and vintage lathe turned bowls in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Lathe turned bowls have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Lathe turned bowls bearing mid-century modern or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made lathe turned bowls over the years, but those made by Bob Stocksdale, Digsmed and Edward Moulthrop are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Lathe Turned Bowls?

Lathe turned bowls can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $493, while the lowest priced sells for $170 and the highest can go for as much as $5,800.

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