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.

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French Art Deco Brass and Crystal Chandelier 4 Lights

$2,950

French Art Deco Brass and Crystal Chandelier 4 Lights

Located in Winter Park, FL

Solid patinated brass frame with large turned wood center column. Glass bobeches are each different.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

King Jose style folding table - 18th century

$3,429

King Jose style folding table - 18th century

Located in Porto, PT

Portuguese, 18th century; carved walnut wood. Turned column with three curved legs. Dimensions: 75x71x71 cm

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Tables

Materials

Wood

Oratory Queen Maria style - 19th Century (149 cm)

$17,833

Oratory Queen Maria style - 19th Century (149 cm)

Located in Porto, PT

Portuguese; 19th century carved chestnut wood; turned columns; glass front and sides; painted wooden interior. with Calvary and Saint Francis of Roca.

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Magazine rack - 19th century

$1,028

Magazine rack - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Portuguese; 19th century, painted wood; turned columns and legs. Small. Dimensions: 116x50x30 cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Beautiful round side table, England, 20th century

$1,348

Beautiful round side table, England, 20th century

Located in Berlin, DE

Mahogany with brass casters. Solid turned solid wood columns topped with brass casters.

Category

20th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Geometric Wooden Chandelier, England circa 1960

$5,800

Geometric Wooden Chandelier, England circa 1960

Located in Culver City, CA

England, 1960 Carved wood chandelier with turned central column, circular decorative frame, and four vellum lamp shades, suspended by original wooden chain. 23.5”dia x 34”h (64.5”h w...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Globe Bar Cart, Concealed Bar, Circa 1950

$3,850

Italian Mid-Century Globe Bar Cart, Concealed Bar, Circa 1950

Located in Austin, TX

The globe is held within an ebonized wood meridian support and raised on finely turned ebonized wood columns, creating a dramatic contrast with the richly colored cartographic surfac...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Walnut Guéridon Table with Marquetry Design

$2,057

19th Century Italian Walnut Guéridon Table with Marquetry Design

Located in Bruxelles, BE

The top is supported by a turned central column combining different wood tones and terminating in a tripod base with three cabriole legs.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Gueridon

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Walnut

1820s Italian Genoese six arm gilt chandelier with glass lustres, drops & beads

$6,700

1820s Italian Genoese six arm gilt chandelier with glass lustres, drops & beads

Located in London, GB

An impressive and different early c19th six branch Italian chandelier from Genoa region. It has a gilded turned wood central column support that is segmented with stylised anthemion...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Restauration Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Georgian Style Round Mahogany Piecrust Pedestal Table Sculpture Stand

$750

Vintage Georgian Style Round Mahogany Piecrust Pedestal Table Sculpture Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

The tabletop is supported by a single, centrally positioned turned wood pedestal column showcasing a graceful baluster silhouette.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Tripod Polished Mahogany Candlestick

$550

Vintage Boho Tripod Polished Mahogany Candlestick

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The turned wood details on the central column and the sturdy tripod base showcase quality craftsmanship, making it a timeless decorative accent for any discerning home.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Candlesticks

Materials

Mahogany

Rustic Italian Alpine Chair

$863

Rustic Italian Alpine Chair

Located in Vo', Veneto

Turned columns on the backrest. Restoration information Our laboratory guarantees conservative restoration for each piece of furniture while respecting its integrity.

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Rustic Stools

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bibliotheque or Bookcase

$4,200

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bibliotheque or Bookcase

Located in Winter Park, FL

Turned fluted wood columns flank the doors. Original glass panes.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Walnut

A large oval serving table, artistic Chiavari craftsmanship, Italy, 1940s

$5,372

A large oval serving table, artistic Chiavari craftsmanship, Italy, 1940s

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

The aesthetic of this table is defined by the perfect harmony of proportions between the components: the top surface, the smaller lower tier, and the two connecting elements that sup...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Serving Tables

Materials

Cherry

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Turned Wood Columns For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of turned wood columns for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct turned wood columns — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Turned wood columns have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Turned wood columns made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Turned wood columns have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Morelato are consistently popular.

How Much are Turned Wood Columns?

Turned wood columns can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,193, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $19,000.

Questions About Turned Wood Columns

What is the best wood for turning bowls?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.