A curated selection of rare, sculptural woodworks created for collectors, designers, and gallery installations. Each piece is one‑of‑a‑kind and crafted from exceptional materials. Pricing available upon request.
Sculptural platter from rare Manzanita base wood
A dramatic platter created from an exceptionally large slice of Manzanita base. Natural recesses are filled with a resin blend of green and gold, enhancing the wood’s glowing coloration. Finished with high‑gloss shellac. Dimensions: 15” × 11.25”, 4” tall. Item #0322‑26.
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A luminous manzanita form, polished to brilliance and elevated on black aluminum posts in a sturdy mahogany base. Side A and B shown above.
This commanding work is fashioned from a massive 2-inch-thick slab of manzanita 17" wide and 21" tall. Robert's artistic sense and expert shaping and finishing work created an irregular, creature‑suggestive silhouette that reveals new interpretations from every angle. Green and orange resin fills illuminate the natural voids, creating a glowing interplay of color within the richly polished, glass‑smooth surface. Mounted on strong twin aluminum rods and anchored to a heavy mahogany base stained deep ebony, the piece stands securely and proudly, inviting viewers to walk around it and experience its fascinating presence.
Height 29.5”. Weight approximately 20 lbs.
Item #0425‑26.
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A free‑form vessel carved from a spalted plum root ball.
The piece retains the inherent geometry of the root, with the carving shaped around its natural lines and voids to reveal the wood’s striking spalting and organic structure. Shellac finished and sealed. Diameter 11” × Height 4.5”. Item #1024‑01B.
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A sculptural serving piece crafted from rare materials.
Hand‑crafted from solid teak and finished with sculptural pink ivory wood handles, this presentation board blends refined craftsmanship with rare materials. The rich teak grain is arranged for visual harmony, while the hand‑carved handles introduce the warm coral tones of pink ivory — one of the world’s rarest hardwoods. Brass‑cushioned feet provide lift and stability, and the surface is fully sealed for safe food contact. Designed as functional art, this piece elevates serving and display in contemporary interiors.
Dimensions 12” × 19.25”.
Item #0108‑26.
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A refined serving piece with sculpted recessed detail.
This sculptural teak serving board features a carved recessed inset designed for crackers, nuts, garnishes, or small presentation items. The flat section offers a clean surface for slicing or arranging foods, while the hand‑carved pink ivory handles add a rare and luxurious accent. Brass‑cushioned feet provide lift and stability. Fully sealed for safe food contact, this piece pairs beautifully with the larger teak presentation board, forming a coordinated set of functional art.
Dimensions 6” × 18”.
Item #0109‑26.
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A coordinated pair of sculptural serving pieces in rare hardwoods.
This Signature duo features two companion pieces crafted from richly grained solid teak and accented with hand‑carved pink ivory wood — one of the rarest hardwoods in the world. The larger presentation board showcases sculptural pink ivory handles and brass‑cushioned feet, while the smaller serving board includes a carved recessed inset for crackers, nuts, or garnishes. Fully sealed for safe food contact, the pair functions as refined serving art, designed to elevate contemporary dining and display.
Dimensions (Large): 12” × 19.25”.
Dimensions (Small): 6” × 18”.
Item #0108‑26 and Item #0109‑26.
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A collectible tool crafted from rare and historic hardwoods.
Hand‑crafted from lignum vitae — one of the densest and most storied woods in the world — this custom mallet is designed as both a functional tool and a display‑worthy collectible. The head is shaped from genuine lignum vitae, prized for centuries for its extraordinary hardness and natural oils, while the handle is carved from richly colored Patagonia rosewood. A leather hanging loop completes the piece.
Highly sought after by woodworkers, collectors, and even members of the judiciary, custom mallets of this caliber are rarely available and often requested as heirloom keepsakes.
Dimensions 5” × 11.75”.
Item #0320‑26.
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Artist Statement
“I work with rare and highly figured woods that carry their own stories — cracks, voids,
color shifts, and organic movement. My process is a collaboration with the material,
preserving its natural history through resin stabilization and shaping it into sculptural
forms that balance refinement with raw beauty. Each piece is finished by hand to a smooth
surface, inviting touch and emphasizing the depth within the grain. My work is functional
art, created to bring warmth, texture, and a sense of natural elegance into contemporary
spaces.”
Biography
Robert Edwards is a woodturner and sculptural wood artist working with rare and highly
figured woods. His pieces combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design, often
incorporating resin stabilization and glass‑smooth finishes that highlight the natural
movement of the wood. Crafted in his Florida studio and showcased seasonally in Seattle,
his work is collected by designers and homeowners seeking one‑of‑a‑kind statement pieces
for luxury interiors.
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