Carved in the playful outline of an apple, this mid-century teak bowl brings together sculptural simplicity and everyday charm. Measuring 5.75 inches across and 2 inches high, it is hand-carved with gentle curves that highlight the natural grain and warmth of the wood.
We discovered this bowl at a Sunday flea market in Berlin, alongside other mid-century treasures such as Marimekko curtains. Its apple form evokes both school lunches and grandmother’s kitchen: apples as shorthand for what is wholesome, nourishing, and enduring. At once practical and symbolic, it offers a touch of mid-century modern wit while remaining timelessly functional.
Perfect for holding fruit, nuts, or simply admired on its own, the bowl speaks to an era when even modest household objects were designed with care.
Origin: Berlin, Germany, Mid-Century
Material: Teak wood
Dimensions: 5.75 in x 5.75 in x 2 in (14.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 5 cm)
Weight: 5 oz (140 grams)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, light wear consistent with age
Carved in the playful outline of an apple, this mid-century teak bowl brings together sculptural simplicity and everyday charm. Measuring 5.75 inches across and 2 inches high, it is hand-carved with gentle curves that highlight the natural grain and warmth of the wood.
We discovered this bowl at a Sunday flea market in Berlin, alongside other mid-century treasures such as Marimekko curtains. Its apple form evokes both school lunches and grandmother’s kitchen: apples as shorthand for what is wholesome, nourishing, and enduring. At once practical and symbolic, it offers a touch of mid-century modern wit while remaining timelessly functional.
Perfect for holding fruit, nuts, or simply admired on its own, the bowl speaks to an era when even modest household objects were designed with care.
Origin: Berlin, Germany, Mid-Century
Material: Teak wood
Dimensions: 5.75 in x 5.75 in x 2 in (14.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 5 cm)
Weight: 5 oz (140 grams)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, light wear consistent with age
