Mappa Burr Hollow Form with Natural Grain Detailing | Art Vessels

A Celebration of Tactile Mappa Burr and Traditional Twice-Turned Craftsmanship

Hand-turned in our Yorkshire workshop, this striking wooden decorative vessel showcases the pale, chaotic beauty of natural mappa burr. The smooth, sweeping curves contrast wonderfully with the intricate clusters of the burr grain, creating a luxury wooden centrepiece that draws the eye and demands to be touched. Whether you are seeking organic home décor to elevate a room or looking for a meaningful hand turned heirloom gift for a loved one, this piece of sculptured burr wood adds a warm, natural elegance to any space.

This particular art vessel has a unique provenance, having been carefully 'twice-turned' to ensure its lasting beauty. It began its journey as a raw, 'green' (wet) piece of sustainably sourced mappa burr. It was rough-turned into a basic shape and then left to slowly air-dry and acclimatise for several months. Once the wood had fully settled and released its natural tensions, it was remounted on the lathe and meticulously hollowed out to its final, refined shape. This traditional process honours the material, creating a highly stable piece of artisan woodturning UK that will last for generations.

If you appreciate the intricate patterns and traditional craftsmanship of this natural burl, discover more of our wooden sculpture UK pieces in our main gallery.

Craft & Materials

• Material: Sustainably sourced Mappa Burr, celebrated by makers for its unique clustered figuring and pale, creamy tones.

• Finish: Sanded to a tactile, silky finish and sealed with a premium wax polish to protect the timber while enhancing the natural depth of the grain.

• Process: Traditionally twice-turned from a green burr over a period of months to ensure maximum stability, preventing warping and guaranteeing a flawless final shape.

Dimensions & Care

• Diameter: 170mm

• Height: 90mm

• Care: Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Apply a light coat of high-quality beeswax polish once a year to maintain its lustre and feed the wood. Keep away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight. Please note: This is a decorative art vessel and is not designed to hold water.

Wood is a natural material. Unique features such as grain patterns, knots, burrs, and minor imperfections are part of the charm of handmade wooden items and are not considered defects. We have photographed this item to show it as accurately as possible.