Puriri Wooden Bowl No668
$740.00
In stock
This medium-sized wooden bowl is handcrafted from New Zealand puriri — a dense, beautifully coloured native timber known for its strength and fine grain. The wood’s natural variations create depth and interest, with subtle shifts in tone that make each piece unique.
The bowl stands gracefully on three hand-carved feet, each formed from the same single piece of timber rather than added separately. This technique requires patience and precision. It’s a design that gently lifts the piece from the table, enhancing its presence and shadow.
With its simple, functional shape, this bowl works perfectly as a wooden fruit bowl or display bowl. Finished with a food-safe oil and wax blend, it highlights the rich natural colour and enduring quality of puriri — a piece made to be used, admired, and enjoyed for years to come.
Functional Rating?
The Functional Rating runs from 1 to 5 and is my way of giving you an idea of how practical a bowl or platter is for everyday use.
Each piece sits somewhere on this scale depending on factors such as the type of wood, the smoothness and easy clean finish of the interior surface, or whether it features artistic elements like natural voids or inclusions.
1 – Display Piece Only
Solely suitable as an art or display piece. May be delicate or has features that make it unsuitable for kitchen use.
2 – Lightly Functional
Can hold large dry items such as fruit or bread, but may have large voids or other inclusions.
3 – Moderately Functional
Good for fruit or leafy salads. May include some natural voids but remains robust overall.
4 – Highly Functional
Ideal for daily salads or general serving. Water-tight but may be finely turned or have a natural edge.
5 – Fully Functional
Suitable for nearly everything, including hot foods. These are the workhorses — strong, durable, and ready for everyday use.