About this product
Spencer Peterman reclaims fallen trees in the forests of western Massachusetts and turns them into one-of-a-kind serving pieces, like this Live Edge Bowl. Each project starts with harvesting spalted maple, a unique hardwood that gets its swirling, variegated patterns from fungi that eats dying trees. Craftspeople then meticulously carve the maple into desired shapes before drying them in outdoor kilns; the wood loses over 90 percent of its moisture, so this process takes up to four weeks. Once dry, the bowl is buffed, fixed of any imperfections and stained with an all-natural, food-safe treatment before it’s shipped off to you. Each upcycled piece is unique due to the rim’s live edges (the original contours of the tree trunk) and hand-carved nature. Available in 13– and 15–inch sizes.
The spalted maple Live Edge Bowl adds elegance to hosting or weeknight dinners. We use it to serve all sorts of salads, like our Snap Pea Salad with Feta, Lemon and Mint and Apple and Fennel Salad with Candied Pecans.
Net Weight:
13-inch Bowl: 3.5 pounds
15-inch Bowl: 4 pounds
Materials: Maple Wood
Dimensions: 13– or 15–inch diameter
Place of Origin: USA
Care: Hand-wash only. Hardwoods can last a lifetime with a little care: Spot clean with warm, soapy water and dry completely. Apply mineral oil once a month to maintain its natural beauty. Do not submerge in water.
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