Hand-Turned Spalted Beech Raised Platter

Hand-Turned Spalted Beech Raised PlatterEach creation from Bird & Branch is handmade from a single piece of wood by husband and wife team Adam and Mercedes in their London based workshop. Only at ABASK, the material of choice for its newest collection of platters, trays and bowls is spalted beech wood. The pattern has been formed as the logs are broken down by fungusthen, once dried, the process stops, and the wood becomes workable. Once ready, its hand shaped and turned to last a lifetime,

The exposed grain and soft edges of this large plate evidence the maker’s hand-tooling – and reveal superb craftsmanship

this bowl comes from a pivotal moment in Murano glass history

If you hadn’t already guessed by its name

breeze-kissed leaves

Its rounded body is finished with a softly hammered texture that catches light in gentle

Handcrafted in Italy from saddle leather of the finest quality

To season your dishes to perfection

The community is found within a natural reserve where the state and locals collaboratively administer sustainable forest management

the motif on the finials is dipped in different colours

western-style handle made from Indonesian Spalted Tamarind – a type of wood that undergoes a natural process of decay and discolouration (caused by fungi breaking down the fibres) to result in intricate lines and a unique grain pattern

The ash wood that Décor Walther uses to handcraft this soap dispenser is thermally modified to withstand the humidity of a bathroom or spa area

microwave and dishwasher safe