Dozens of teak petals, each cut and stacked by hand, layer up a little evergreen that sits on a turned trunk and a slab base cut straight from the log. It has the weight and the tool marks of something made rather than manufactured, which is what keeps it out on the mantel long after the tinsel comes down. Browse more Kalalou furniture and decor.
Details
- 10"D base × 24"H
- Solid teak, hand-carved and stacked in overlapping layers
- Turned trunk on a freeform slab base
- Natural, unfinished wood — grain, knots and shape vary piece to piece
- Handcrafted by artisans in Indonesia
- Also available in a larger 32" size
- By Kalalou
- Weight sits low in the slab base — it stands on its own without a stand or anchor
- Every petal is cut and set by hand, so no two trees line up the same way
- Indoor use
- Ships and stores flat-based; no assembly
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Dimensions: 10" D x 24" H
Styling
Set it with the larger tree at staggered heights and you have a whole grove on a console; alone it holds down one end of a mantel next to a stack of books. The raw teak reads as warm against dark paint and disappears pleasantly into a room of oak and linen, so it can stay out through the winter rather than going back in the box on the 26th. More in seasonal decor and decor.
Because it is unpainted, it will not fight whatever else is out. Raw teak sits comfortably against dark green, warm white and black paint, and it is one of the few holiday pieces that still looks intentional next to a plain oak sideboard in February. Give it a little light from the side rather than straight on — the shadow between the petal layers is what makes the carving read from across the room. Keep the base clear of runners and cloths so the cut edge of the slab stays visible.
Care
- Wipe clean with a lint-free, dry cloth
- Keep out of direct sun and away from heat vents to limit checking
- Lift by the trunk, not by the carved branches
- Wax or oil is not required and will darken the raw teak
- Expect small checks and colour shift over time; that is normal for unfinished solid wood
