Black Walnut

Make a statement without saying a word.This 17-inch by 7-inch layered walnut bowl isn’t just something you set on a table—it’s the piece people notice first. Built from carefully selected American walnut and shaped by hand, it blends clean, intentional form with the natural character only real wood ..

Imbue your space with a sense of elemental drama and timeless craftsmanship. This extraordinary low-profile bowl is turned from solid ash and treated using Shou Sugi Ban (Yakisugi)—the traditional Japanese method of deep-scorching timber with fire to preserve, protect, and dramatically alt..

Where Natural Artistry Meets Everyday UtilityElevate your home with a piece that tells a story. This stunning bowl is handcrafted from select Ambrosia Maple, a wood prized for its dramatic, painterly contrast and unique biological history. Whether displayed as a centerpiece or used for daily se..

Where the Forest Meets the Fine Dining TableExperience the raw, unbridled beauty of the woods with this spectacular Live-Edge Maple Bowl. This isn't just a serving vessel; it is a preserved fragment of nature. Featuring a rugged bark inclusionand a naturally undulating rim, this bowl bridg..

Architectural Elegance in Deep, Rich GrainSophisticated and bold, this handcrafted Black Walnut platter is a masterclass in minimalist design. Featuring a distinct angled rim, this piece bridges the gap between modern sculpture and functional kitchenware. It is designed for those who appreciate..

Make your table the center of attention. This extraordinary salad bowl combines the organic, wild beauty of Ambrosia Maplewith a sophisticated layered construction. By meticulously stacking layers of maple, we’ve created a bowl that is not only structurally superior but also a stunning vis..

Meet "The Wizard".  Named after UFC veteran and inventor of the 50/50 position, Ryan Hall.  This absolutely unique and one-of-a-kind black walnut phone amifier stand is true functional art.  This item ships in 1-2 days after receiving order...

Meet "Darth Rigatoni" - The latest addition to my Signature Series.  Named after BJJ phenom Mikey Musumeci, this one of a kind piece of functional art features amazing grain patterns to make this a truly unique piece.We engraved a custom Darth Rigatoni logo on the back.  If you don't not w..

I turned this Pretty Good (but not great) Live Edge Black Walnut Bowl in November 2024.  The wood is from some nice folks in Mokena IL.  The bowl measures 8.75" diameter x 3.75" tall.  The bowl blank had been drying for the last year and had a few cracks that i filled with light color..

I turned this Pretty Good Live Edge Black Walnut Bowl in November 2024.  The wood is from some nice folks in Mokena IL.  The bowl measures 10" diameter x 4" tall.  The bowl blank had been drying for the last year and had a few cracks that i filled with black CA glue.  The bowl wa..

This stunning black walnut bowl was handcrafted from a piece of salvaged wood from my childhood home in Carlinville, IL.  It contains beautiful chatoyancy both inside and out as well as a natural bark inclusion in a unique feature in the front opening of the bowl.It measures 10.75" diameter x 4..

Meet "The Killa Gorilla" - named after UFC middleweight, Jared Cannonier.  As all of my Signature Series wood turnings, this one is named after an MMA fighter, specifically after Jared Cannonier because like him - this vase started out as a heavyweight and slimmed down to it's final form as a m..

You can pre order a soccer ball here.  These take approximately 2 weeks to make.  If you want them make of different wood than oak and walnut, please let me know when placing order.  This may add additional cost and time.  Approximate diameter is 8 inches...

"Mitsuharu" is the flagship of the Beard's Signature Series of one-of-a-kind pieces of hand made art.  This stunning segmented black walnut salad bowl has two maple accents to give it some added flair.  "Mitsuharu" in Japanese means "Light" or "Radiance".  We thought this was fitting ..

This has been the most challenging turning to date for me.  Measuring in at 10" tall , 7" diameter, this natural edge black walnut hollow form stretched my skills and tested my nerves.  This hollow form was turned from a crotch piece of beautiful salvaged black walnut I got from some ..

I turned this one of a kind black walnut platter on 1/6/2024 in Saint Anne.  This is the largest item I've turned to date and was a real challenge as the wood has lots of character (cracks, insect tunnels and a little rot).This is perfect for holding fruit on an island or table and is a real co..

Meet "The General" - Live Edge Black Walnut Bowl.  Named after UFC legend Nick Diaz, this bowl is quite large and a true one-of-a-kind piece of art...

I turned this one of a kind Live Edge Black Walnut Pedestal Bowl on 1/9/2024 in Saint Anne, IL.  Measuring in at 5.25" tall and 7.5" in diameter, this beautiful live edge bowl was made from salvaged wood - acquired from some nice folks in Mokena, IL.  The unique shape of this bowl really s..

This bowl was turned last week while still green which has caused the bowl to warp a bit.  It may continue to warp a little more over time as the bowl equalizes moisture content to its environment...

I turned this stunning highly figured black walnut vase out of a piece of wood from my childhood home in Carlinville, IL.  It was turned while still somewhat green and has fairly thick walls so it is at moderate risk of developing cracks as it finishes drying.The finishing process took several ..