Hand turned pine vase.
$860.00
Custom Order1 in stock
Ask the ArtisanCelebrate the honest elegance of natural softwood with this exquisite hand-turned hollow form vessel. Crafted from solid pine, this piece captures the golden radiance and distinct personality of the timber.
The vessel features a low-profile, lenticular shape reminiscent of a river stone worn smooth by time. Its surface is polished to a lustrous satin sheen, highlighting pine’s signature honeyed hues and bold grain definition. The design embraces the wood’s organic history: sweeping growth rings wrap around the form, punctuated by a striking, dark knot, a hallmark of the material that adds depth and a unique focal point.
More than just a vase, this is a sculptural object that balances rustic material with high-end craftsmanship. The small central aperture suggests utility while maintaining the integrity of the enclosed form.
Robert Smith resides with his family in Cody, Wy. Robert is a self-taught turner, and has been turning wood for 15 years. A work accident left him disabled but as that door closed, turning became the opening door. He particularly likes working on two particular types of wood. The first type of wood he looks for is rather unstable, like manzanita or different root balls. In these raw pieces he sees a shape or form inside the voids and around inclusions. In his opinion, these pieces harbor the most beautiful and delicate shapes. The finished piece is inside, he just has to get it out! The other type of wood is solid and stable where he can make any shape or form he wishes. The pieces he creates from that wood, are the ones that he pushes the boundaries on in unlimited shapes and go as thin as possible.
