Bàla no.33

Turned from salvaged plum wood, with rich chestnut tones and deep, earthy markings that reveal subtle shifts in the grain. A dramatic natural opening exposes the raw, weathered interior, while fine fissures travel across the smooth, rounded surface. The contrast between polished and rugged textures gives this piece a particularly sculptural character, preserving the story of the wood's former life.

These sculptural wooden spheres are sourced in Friuli Venezia Giulia, in the far north-east of Italy, close to the Slovenian border. Each one is hand-turned from storm-fallen wood, gathered from the surrounding forests. The maker, who prefers to remain anonymous, works slowly and intuitively, allowing the natural character of each piece of salvaged wood to guide the final form.

Each Bàle comes with an Anèi ring in solid, unlacquered brass, which serves as its base.

Foliage shown for styling purposes only and not included with the piece.