The nature of wood, shaped by hand

One-of-a-kind artistic wooden bowls and sculptural vessels, hand-turned by Peter Jacobson in Pennsylvania.

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Rare Earth Bowls is the studio of Pennsylvania woodturner Peter Jacobson. Located near Fort Washington, PA, he individually hand-turns one-of-a-kind wooden bowls, platters, vases, and sculptural hollow forms, primarily from locally sourced Southeastern Pennsylvania hardwoods and selected specialty timbers.

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Distinctive forms. Remarkable grain. Each piece made individually, never repeated.

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An heirloom gift with a story.

For a wedding, a welcoming home, a heartfelt thank-you, or a truly special occasion, choose a piece as individual as the person receiving it.

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Meet the Artist

“I owe it to the trees to craft forms that reveal and enhance nature’s organic beauty.”

I’m Peter Jacobson. In my studio near Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, I turn distinctive woods into functional and sculptural objects, letting the grain and character of each piece guide the form.

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Feedback from Collectors

“Absolutely stunning totally exceeded my expectations. Very, very happy with it.”

“These beautiful exotic wood vases arrived on time, were very well packaged, and exceed my expectations. I would visit this site again for quality craftsmanship.”

"I can't say enough good things about my Curly Redwood vase purchase from Peter. For starters, it looks absolutely spectacular! The craftsmanship is is outstanding too. Peter is super responsive and answers any questions you might have extremely quickly. And, free shipping as well. I've already purchased another item from him. You can't go wrong!"

"Exquisite wooden bowl with outstanding craftsmanship. I was given one on one help with ordering and personalizing the bowl. It was delivered safely and in a timely manner. I would highly recommend this vendor to everyone!!! Thank you!!"

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“I owe it to the trees to craft forms that reveal and enhance nature’s organic beauty.”

I’m Peter Jacobson. In my studio near Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, I turn distinctive woods into functional and sculptural objects, letting the grain and character of each piece guide the form.

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