Noir d’Or A10V60

Noir d’Or is a captivating bowl from the Vanguard collection, hand-turned from an elm log – one of our absolute favourites from that exceptional batch. At 41 cm in diameter, its signature Noir d’Or finish delivers dramatic contrast: the exterior in intense black that sculpts its bold form into a commanding interior statement, while the interior’s noble golden-amber hue and rough matte texture spotlight an absolutely stunning knot shape, drawing the eye into the wood’s intricate, living history. This piece emerged as an exhibition highlight, sparking curiosity among visitors at “100 Objects (2025)” and “Station To Station (2025)”, where its presence invited questions and quiet admiration. It thrives as pure sculptural art or as a vessel that elevates jewellery, literature, or ritual objects into something profound.

At Scar & Wonder, work begins with abandoned and reclaimed wood. Each piece is an act of discovery: unpredictability shaping the silhouette, with singular marks – graceful cracks, voids, twists and textures – becoming its character rather than its flaws. Every Scar & Wonder object is one of a kind, finished with natural ancient methods and marked with its own hand-stamped signature. Every piece from the Vanguard collection comes with a unique Book of Origin, documenting its journey from the source of the wood, through the making process, to the final details of its finishing. This book marks the beginning of a new life: a place for you to set your intention as its steward and to inscribe the next chapters of its story. Together, we shape value on multiple levels – sentimental, emotional and financial – choosing depth over disposability, and standing for a world in which longevity and meaning outweigh surface glitter and passing trends.