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Hand-turned Matai Burr wooden sphere by Walk In The Park
Artisan-made wooden sphere sculpture by Woo-Lam Choi
Matai burr sphere with organic texture and smooth finish
Walk in the Park

Sphere Object - Matai Burr

$220 NZD
(Last One)

The Sphere Object in Matai burr is a quietly striking piece by Auckland maker Woo-Lam (Sam) Choi of Walk In The Park. Hand-turned to a refined, minimal form, the sphere draws focus to the rich grain, knots, and textures naturally present in this rare New Zealand timber. Its imperfections — the marks of the tree’s life and the maker’s hand — offer a distinctive character that sits beautifully as a standalone sculpture or among collected objects in the home.

Softly tactile and timeless in its simplicity, the sphere brings a calm, organic presence to any surface.

Dimensions: Ø 11cm

Material: Matai burr

  • Care: Keep out of strong sunlight to prevent drying or discolouration. Refresh occasionally with pure linseed, walnut, or tung oil, or beeswax.
  • Woo-Lam(Sam) Choi is an artist, designer and maker of the Walk In The Park, who has a background in wood-working and furniture design from Hong-ik university in Korea. Sam began learning wood-turning in 2016 and is continuing his practice-led exploration into functional and sculptural wood-turned objects, hand making each of his works in his Auckland studio.

ABOUT the MAKER

Walk in the Park

Walk In The Park is the studio practice of artist and designer Woo-Lam (Sam) Choi, based in Auckland, New Zealand. Trained in woodworking and furniture design at Hong-ik University in Korea, Sam began exploring wood-turning in 2016. His work today sits at the intersection of form and function — each object carefully hand-turned from timber in his studio, where simplicity and craftsmanship take centre stage. Walk In The Park celebrates honest design where beauty and utility are intertwined. Sam's sculptural vessels, bowls and objects reflect a quiet reverence for material, process and proportion. These timeless pieces are designed to enrich daily rituals, offering a tactile connection to nature and a thoughtful pause in modern life. Tessuti is proud to present a selection of Walk In The Park's work — considered pieces that honour traditional craftsmanship through a contemporary lens.
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