Bowls natural stone and glass

There is something quietly commanding about this bowl. Designed by Nicolas Schuybroek for when objects work, it carries the same unhurried conviction that defines his architecture — an object that doesn't announce itself, yet refuses to go unnoticed.

Available in two exceptional materials — black marble and German Muschelkalk stone — each version tells its own story through texture and tone. The black marble is dense and polished, absorbing light with a cool authority. The Muschelkalk, a fossiliferous limestone native to southern Germany, brings a warmer, more geological character: rough where it needs to be, smooth where it matters. Both are finished with a reversible bronzed lid, designed to be used on either side — a small but deliberate detail that speaks to Schuybroek's belief that functionality and form are inseparable.

This is not a decorative object pretending to serve a purpose. It is a functional piece that earns its place on a surface — a kitchen counter, a sideboard, an entrance table — and improves with time. The stone ages with its environment. The bronze deepens. The bowl becomes more itself.

Design & Dimensions

• Designer: Nicolas Schuybroek
• Brand: when objects work
• Materials: Black marble or German Muschelkalk stone, bronzed lid
• Width: 15.35 in (39 cm)
• Depth: 15.35 in (39 cm)
• Height: 4.35 in (11 cm)
• Lid: Reversible, dual-sided use
• Finish: Natural stone, bronzed metal