Freehand editions
Branch Bowl
handblown glass, UK / hand shaped wood, germanyBranch Bowls – Nature Meets Craftsmanship
The Branch Bowls collection by Utopia & Utility is a harmonious fusion of sculpted glass and natural wood, embodying the seamless integration of organic elements with artisanal craftsmanship.utopiaandutility.eu+2utopiaandutility.eu+2shop.utopiaandutility.eu+2
Craftsmanship and Materials
Each Branch Bowl features a freehand-blown glass vessel, meticulously crafted in the UK without the use of molds, allowing the inner surface of the glass bubble to become the bowl’s outer rim. This technique results in soft, rounded edges that define their distinctive, organic form. The wooden lids are sourced from tree trunks, carefully selected to proportionally fit each glass piece. These lids are dried for a year to preserve the bark's integrity, then hand-shaped in Germany using saws and sanders, and finished with oil to enhance their natural beauty.
Designed and prototyped in 2014.
Permanent collection
H. 20-30cm, dia. 13-22cm (the collection comprises of two sizes)
Dimensions are approximate, due to the handmade nature of the materials.
The materials come to our warehouse in Germany where they are fitted and assembled.
Freehand blown glass - each piece is unique and can not be replicated
Sourcing
Each lid is chosen from a tree trunk in suitable proportion to the glass.
Drying
The pieces are dried for a year to maintain the bark on the timber.
Shaping
Each glass gets a fitted lid. Hand shaped in our own workshop using saws and sanders and finished with oil.