{"product_id":"signed-burr-elm-sculptural-vessel-dr-tim-lawson-tdl-2000","title":"Signed Burr Elm Sculptural Vessel by Dr Tim Lawson (TDL), British Studio Woodturning, 2000","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"102\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"98usch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"102\" data-start=\"2\"\u003eSigned Burr Elm Sculptural Vessel by Dr Tim Lawson (TDL), British Studio Woodturning, Dated 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"300\" data-start=\"104\" data-section-id=\"93wijn\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eA remarkable signed Burr Elm sculptural vessel by British studio woodturner Dr Tim Lawson (TDL), dated 2000 (00'), where nature and craftsmanship combine to create a truly individual work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"302\"\u003eTurned from an exceptional section of Burr Elm, this sculptural wooden vessel displays dramatic natural burr figuring, open grain and organic voids that make it equally suited for display as an artistic bowl, decorative vase or standalone sculptural object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"564\" data-start=\"561\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"566\" data-section-id=\"1j5qwet\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"569\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1192\" data-start=\"587\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"669\" data-start=\"587\" data-section-id=\"1fbbim1\"\u003eSigned \u003cstrong data-end=\"603\" data-start=\"596\"\u003eTDL\u003c\/strong\u003e and dated \u003cstrong data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"614\"\u003e'00\u003c\/strong\u003e for British studio woodturner \u003cstrong data-end=\"669\" data-start=\"652\"\u003eDr Tim Lawson\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"670\" data-section-id=\"17t69ow\"\u003eContemporary British studio woodturning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"751\" data-start=\"712\" data-section-id=\"qi0nvs\"\u003eHand turned from exceptional Burr Elm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"816\" data-start=\"752\" data-section-id=\"13ebg80\"\u003eOrganic sculptural vessel with dramatic natural burr formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"817\" data-section-id=\"12n8wqn\"\u003eNatural open grain, voids and burr inclusions retained as part of the design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"946\" data-start=\"896\" data-section-id=\"hqcjfc\"\u003eBeautiful feathered Burr Elm figuring throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1017\" data-start=\"947\" data-section-id=\"cuf1qs\"\u003eSuitable as a decorative bowl, sculptural vessel or dry display vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1018\" data-section-id=\"sjk8p2\"\u003eOne-off artistic woodturning with no two examples ever identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1085\" data-section-id=\"1r5xfxb\"\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1101\"\u003e26cm diameter x 16cm high\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1192\" data-start=\"1131\" data-section-id=\"3t7zk\"\u003eAn outstanding example of contemporary British studio craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1194\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1199\" data-section-id=\"1phovsz\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1629\" data-start=\"1219\"\u003eThis signed \u003cstrong data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003eBurr Elm Sculptural Vessel by Dr Tim Lawson\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated 2000 ('00), is an exceptional example of contemporary British studio woodturning, where the natural character of the timber is celebrated rather than concealed. Rather than producing a purely functional wooden bowl or vase, Lawson has created a sculptural vessel that allows the unique history of the tree to remain visible within the finished form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2072\" data-start=\"1631\"\u003eTurned from an outstanding section of Burr Elm, the timber displays an extraordinary combination of swirling grain, burr eyes, feathered figuring and naturally formed open cavities. These dramatic features were created during the tree's lifetime through the unpredictable development of the burr, producing patterns and textures that can never be replicated. Every surface tells part of the tree's story, making this an entirely unique work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2530\" data-start=\"2074\"\u003eOne of the vessel's most captivating qualities is its natural translucency. The open grain and tiny organic pores, formed through decades of natural growth and fungal activity within the burr, allow light to gently filter through the timber. When illuminated by natural daylight or subtle directional lighting, the vessel reveals an almost glowing quality that transforms it from a beautifully turned wooden object into a remarkable study of nature itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2929\" data-start=\"2532\"\u003eDr Tim Lawson is recognised for producing individually turned Burr wood vessels that combine technical skill with a deep respect for the material. His work has been associated with respected heritage venues including \u003cstrong data-end=\"2770\" data-start=\"2749\"\u003eRHS Garden Wisley\u003c\/strong\u003e in Surrey and the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2824\" data-start=\"2789\"\u003eNational Trust's Polesden Lacey\u003c\/strong\u003e, where collectors have been able to appreciate his distinctive approach to British studio craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3301\" data-start=\"2931\"\u003eThe gently compressed form gives the vessel a calm, balanced presence while allowing the dramatic Burr Elm figure to become the focal point. Although perfectly capable of serving as a decorative wooden bowl or dry display vase, it is perhaps best appreciated as a sculptural object in its own right, where changing light continually reveals new detail within the timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3596\" data-start=\"3303\"\u003eNo two Burr Elm vessels can ever be identical. The combination of natural growth, burr formation, fungal activity and the individual decisions made during the turning process ensure that this signed example by Dr Tim Lawson remains a genuinely one-of-a-kind work of British studio woodturning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3596\" data-start=\"3303\"\u003eExplore more individually crafted objects and one-of-a-kind works within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-decor\" title=\"Discover more individually crafted objects and one-of-a-kind works within our Studio Craft \u0026amp;amp; Decorative Objects Collection, where natural materials and exceptional craftsmanship define every piece.\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7177\" data-end=\"7225\"\u003eStudio Craft \u0026amp; Decorative Objects Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, where natural materials and exceptional craftsmanship define every piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"540\"\u003eDiscover the Story Behind the Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"581\"\u003eInterested in what makes Burr Elm so remarkable and why British studio woodturning has become so highly regarded by collectors? Our accompanying journal article explores the material, craftsmanship and enduring appeal of these unique sculptural forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"885\" data-start=\"834\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Interested in what makes Burr Elm so remarkable and why British studio woodturning has become so highly regarded by collectors? Our accompanying journal article explores the material, craftsmanship and enduring appeal of these unique sculptural forms.\" href=\"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/signed-burr-elm-sculptural-vessel-dr-tim-lawson-british-studio-woodturning\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"885\" data-start=\"843\"\u003eWhen Nature Becomes the Designer →\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3601\" data-start=\"3598\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3630\" data-start=\"3603\" data-section-id=\"11krql\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3630\" data-start=\"3606\"\u003eDimensions (Approx.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3649\" data-start=\"3632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3643\" data-start=\"3632\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3670\" data-start=\"3651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3664\" data-start=\"3651\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3675\" data-start=\"3672\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3693\" data-start=\"3677\" data-section-id=\"1d2nxx9\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3693\" data-start=\"3680\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3856\" data-start=\"3695\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3711\" data-start=\"3695\" data-section-id=\"1i5ego6\"\u003eSolid Burr Elm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3725\" data-start=\"3712\" data-section-id=\"1a9001j\"\u003eHand turned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3759\" data-start=\"3726\" data-section-id=\"14bwde5\"\u003eFine sanded and polished finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3783\" data-start=\"3760\" data-section-id=\"1wvrup\"\u003eNatural burr figuring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3822\" data-start=\"3784\" data-section-id=\"fiar59\"\u003eNatural organic voids and open grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3839\" data-start=\"3823\" data-section-id=\"162651i\"\u003eSigned \u003cstrong data-end=\"3839\" data-start=\"3832\"\u003eTDL\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3856\" data-start=\"3840\" data-section-id=\"hhrlp6\"\u003eDated \u003cstrong data-end=\"3856\" data-start=\"3848\"\u003e2000\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3861\" data-start=\"3858\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3879\" data-start=\"3863\" data-section-id=\"7zrzpy\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3879\" data-start=\"3866\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4200\" data-start=\"3881\"\u003ePresented in excellent vintage condition with only light signs of age and handling consistent with a carefully preserved studio-made object. The natural voids, open grain and organic inclusions are inherent characteristics of the Burr Elm and form an intentional part of the artist's design rather than flaws or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4205\" data-start=\"4202\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4229\" data-start=\"4207\" data-section-id=\"167is63\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4229\" data-start=\"4210\"\u003eOrigin \/ Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4239\" data-start=\"4231\"\u003eBritain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4265\" data-start=\"4241\"\u003eSigned by Dr Tim Lawson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4278\" data-start=\"4267\"\u003eDated 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4320\" data-start=\"4280\"\u003eContemporary British Studio Woodturning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4325\" data-start=\"4322\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4353\" data-start=\"4327\" data-section-id=\"1w5e8iw\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4353\" data-start=\"4330\"\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4748\" data-start=\"4355\"\u003eIdeal as a sculptural centrepiece on a sideboard, console table, library cabinet or open shelving. Equally effective displayed independently as studio wood art or used as a decorative bowl or dry display vase. Positioning the vessel where natural daylight or discreet gallery lighting can illuminate the open grain beautifully reveals the remarkable depth and translucency within the Burr Elm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4753\" data-start=\"4750\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4765\" data-start=\"4755\" data-section-id=\"elc90z\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4765\" data-start=\"4758\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4797\" data-start=\"4767\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4797\" data-start=\"4767\"\u003eIs this a functional bowl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4943\" data-start=\"4799\"\u003eWhile the vessel could be used decoratively as a bowl or dry vase, it was conceived primarily as a piece of collectible British studio wood art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4970\" data-start=\"4945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4970\" data-start=\"4945\"\u003eWho is Dr Tim Lawson?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5164\" data-start=\"4972\"\u003eDr Tim Lawson is a respected British studio woodturner known for producing individually turned Burr wood vessels that celebrate the natural character and individuality of each piece of timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5206\" data-start=\"5166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5206\" data-start=\"5166\"\u003eWhy is every Burr Elm vessel unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5412\" data-start=\"5208\"\u003eBurr formation occurs naturally within the tree over many decades, creating grain patterns, inclusions and organic features that cannot be repeated. Every turned vessel is therefore completely individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"5417\" data-start=\"5414\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"576\" data-section-id=\"147hd3d\"\u003eWhy This Object Stands Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"598\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"652\" data-start=\"598\" data-section-id=\"anm1uz\"\u003eSigned by \u003cstrong data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"610\"\u003eDr Tim Lawson (TDL)\u003c\/strong\u003e and dated \u003cstrong data-end=\"652\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e2000\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"719\" data-start=\"653\" data-section-id=\"17c72rz\"\u003eTurned from a single exceptional section of \u003cstrong data-end=\"719\" data-start=\"699\"\u003eBritish Burr Elm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"720\" data-section-id=\"6iurxs\"\u003eNatural burr formation, organic voids and open grain make this an entirely unique work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"890\" data-start=\"809\" data-section-id=\"1sw0ym1\"\u003eLight passing through the natural pores creates a remarkable translucent effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"891\" data-section-id=\"1bbn2tp\"\u003eFunctions equally as a sculptural vessel, decorative bowl or dry display vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1065\" data-start=\"971\" data-section-id=\"1xsunqw\"\u003eCombines contemporary British studio craftsmanship with the unpredictable artistry of nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1066\" data-section-id=\"1lwerr7\"\u003eNo two Burr Elm vessels can ever share the same grain, burr formation or natural inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1160\" data-section-id=\"h5ylhq\"\u003eA highly collectible example of British studio woodturning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Campbell Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57248446284151,"sku":"1002113","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0476\/1459\/1133\/files\/DSCF6347.jpg?v=1782923403","url":"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/products\/signed-burr-elm-sculptural-vessel-dr-tim-lawson-tdl-2000","provider":"Campbell Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}