Oak has a strength you can feel in your hands, with grain that usually runs straight and clear. Once ebonized, that pale wood darkens into a deep, velvety black. The process leaves the texture visible under the finish — not flat, but alive. In the round form it’s simple, balanced, and quietly dramatic.
These bowls hold their own on the table. The smaller ones are easy for fruit, snacks, or a side dish. The larger bowls turn into workhorses — family salad, warm bread, or vegetables pulled from the oven. Against the dark surface, bright food stands out: greens, citrus, roasted roots. The contrast is part of the appeal.
Each piece is hand-turned in Gill, Massachusetts, from salvaged oak. Logs that might have been discarded are reclaimed, finished with a food-safe oil, and carried forward in the New England woodworking tradition. Built to be used daily, but with the presence to stay in the room when empty.
Sizing Guide (Black Ebonized Round Wooden Bowls)
A modern finish, an old hardwood, and a form that ties both together.
– Sustainably Sourced and Upcycled
– Finish, color, spalting and size may vary
– 100% food safe
– Handcrafted in Massachusetts
Apply mineral oil once a month to maintain the natural beauty of the wood, except to products with our Driftwood, White Pearl, and Sea Glass finishes. These bowls are made with an acrylic food safe finish and should not be oiled.
Our mineral oil has a beeswax base that adds beauty and protection from everyday wear and tear. Beeswax conditioners help prevent wood from drying out as well as from absorbing too much moisture.
Prolonged exposure to water can cause damage; please do not submerge in water or place in the dishwasher.
Common mistakes include letting old fruit and vegetables mold at the bottom of a bowl (this may stain) and putting a bowl/board in the oven.
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