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Handcrafted Bowls and Pens Made from the Trees of Harvard University
The trees of Harvard beautify and frame the University. They also contain centuries of history within their rings.
This bowl was handcrafted from an American Beech tree that grew in front of Pierce Hall on Oxford Street. It was one of two original trees planted when the building opened in 1901. Despite extensive efforts to preserve it, the beech eventually succumbed to a trio of diseases.
Before the tree’s removal, arborists took cuttings and grafted them onto other beech trees in Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum, ensuring its history would live on. Once the grafted trees reach maturity, they will be replanted at the School of Engineering.
The beautiful black lines running through the wood are the first signs of decay, a natural and important stage in the recycling process, and are especially pronounced in beech trees. This spalting makes beech among the most beautiful woods for bowl turning from Harvard.
This bowl measures 9” wide by 5 3/4” tall.
Also included:
A card explaining the history of this tree on campus
Decorative packaging
Standard engraving featuring the Harvard Veritas logo, or optional custom engraving on the underside of the bowl
This bowl was handcrafted from a Green Ash tree (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) that shaded Johnston Gate from within Harvard Yard. Johnston Gate has long served as the main entrance to the Yard and leads directly to the John Harvard Statue. In 1889, Samuel Johnston donated funds to create an artistic steel gate, replacing the wooden fence that once stood in its place. Following his donation, classmates and other graduating classes were inspired by Johnston’s example and funded many of the gates that now stand and beautify the campus. This bowl measures 8 3/4” wide by 4” tall.
Also included:
A card explaining the history of this tree on campus
Decorative packaging
Standard engraving featuring the Harvard Veritas logo, or optional custom engraving on the underside of the bowl
These small nested bowls were handcrafted from trimmings of the Red Elm trees that stand outside Morgan Hall on the Harvard Business School campus. Morgan Hall, erected in 1927, has been flanked by Red Elms for nearly a century.
This nested bowl set is #1 of 3 that will be crafted from these trees. The largest bowl measures 5 1/2" in diameter and 2 1/2" in height.
Also included:
A card explaining the history of this tree on campus
Decorative packaging
Standard engraving featuring the Harvard Business School logo, or optional custom engraving on the underside of the bowls
This hollow-form was handcrafted from a Sugar Maple tree that grew at 175 North Harvard Street. The tree was removed to make way for new construction in the area. North Harvard Street is undergoing a significant transformation and will be the future site of a large engineering building, a new home for the American Repertory Theatre, and additional housing. This is bowl #3 of the 50 that will be crafted from this tree. The hollow-form measures 8 1/4" in diameter and 4" in height.
Also included:
A card explaining the history of this tree on campus
Decorative packaging
Standard engraving featuring the Harvard Veritas logo, or optional custom engraving on the underside of the bowl
This bowl was handcrafted from a Pin Oak tree that grew on the Harvard Business School Campus. This tree was an estimated 70 years old prior to its removal from campus. It was removed in preparation for the creation of Klarman Hall which was completed in 2018. This bowl is #22 of the 27 bowls that will be created from this tree. The bowl measures 7 1/8" by 4" tall. This bowl also showcases spectacular insect holes giving it lots of character.
Also included:
A card explaining the history of this tree on campus
Decorative packaging
Standard engraving featuring the Harvard Business School logo, or optional custom engraving on the underside of the bowl
This bowl was handcrafted from a Swamp White Oak tree that still stands in Harvard Yard. A large branch of the tree was fell in 2023 during a strong summer storm. The branch that fell revealed a substantial amount of insect damage. Aside from this branch, the tree still stands and is estimated to be about 80 years old. This is bowl #29 of the 60 bowls that will be crafted from this tree. This bowl measures 7 1/2" by 3 1/4 " tall.
Also included:
A card explaining the history of this tree on campus
Decorative packaging
Standard engraving featuring the Harvard Veritas logo, or optional custom engraving on the underside of the bowl
This bowl was handcrafted from a Pin Oak tree that grew on the Harvard Business School Campus. This tree was an estimated 70 years old prior to its removal from campus. It was removed in preparation for the creation of Klarman Hall which was completed in 2018. This bowl is #23 of the 27 bowls that will be created from this tree. The bowl measures 9 1/4" by 3 1/4" tall. This bowl also showcases interesting cracks that have been secured and filled with contrasting epoxy.
Also included:
A card explaining the history of this tree on campus
Decorative packaging
Standard engraving featuring the Harvard Business School logo, or optional custom engraving on the underside of the bowl
This bowl was handcrafted from a Pin Oak tree that grew on the Harvard Business School Campus. This tree was an estimated 70 years old prior to its removal from campus. It was removed in preparation for the creation of Klarman Hall which was completed in 2018. This bowl is #23 of the 27 bowls that will be created from this tree. The bowl measures 9 1/4" by 3 1/4" tall. This bowl also showcases interesting cracks that have been secured and filled with contrasting epoxy.
Also included:
A card explaining the history of this tree on campus
Decorative packaging
Standard engraving featuring the Harvard Business School logo, or optional custom engraving on the underside of the bowl
This bowl was handcrafted from an American Elm tree that still stands outside Hollis Hall in Harvard Yard. In the summer of 2024, a large branch fell onto a student walking path during a storm, revealing significant insect damage. Despite the loss of this branch, the massive tree remains standing and is estimated to be at least 120 years old, making it one of the oldest landmarks at Harvard.
This is bowl #2 of the 60 bowls that will be crafted from this tree. It measures 8" in diameter and stands 4 3/4" tall.
Also included:
A card explaining the history of this tree on campus
Decorative packaging
Standard engraving featuring the Harvard Veritas logo, or optional custom engraving on the underside of the bowl
Handcrafted Pens from Harvard Campus Trees
Luxury pens made from the fallen trees of Harvard University. These pens make fantastic one-of-a-kind gifts. Custom engraving is also available on all pens.
This pen was handcrafted from a Sugar Maple tree that stands in Harvard Yard. It was crafted from trimmings taken during the winter of 2022. The rest of the tree remains healthy in the Yard, showcasing its beautiful grain and color. This rollerball pen features a high-quality gel pen insert and is our most popular pen option.
It comes in a designer box with a card explaining the history of the tree on campus.
Both a standard Harvard logo and custom engraving options are available.
These pens were handcrafted from a Honey Locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) that grew in front of the Baker Library on the right side of the Riverfront lawn. After the top branches of the tree showed initial signs of dying, the tree was removed and immediately replaced with another mature tree in March of 2014.
Rollerball pens feature a gel ink insert and are the most popular selling pen.
Comes in a designer box with a card explaining the history of the tree on campus.
Both a standard Harvard Business logo and custom engraving options are available.
This pen was handcrafted from a Red Elm tree (Ulmus rubra) that grew beside Lowell House for over 80 years, since the House's opening in the early 1930s. Lowell House is best known for its tall blue bell tower, stands between Harvard Yard and the Charles River. For 75 years, an original set of pre-revolutionary Russian bells hung in the tower, ringing every Sunday afternoon. In 2017, renovation began on Lowell House, and most of the trees surrounding the House, including this massive Red Elm, were removed. Parts of the tree were repurposed to create decorative paneling within the building.
It comes in a designer box with a card explaining the history of the tree on campus.
Both a standard Harvard logo and custom engraving options are available.
This pen was handcrafted from a Swamp White Oak tree that stands in Harvard Yard. A large branch fell in a summer storm revealing a large amount of insect damage. The rest of the tree still stands healthy in the Yard. This Swamp White Oak tree has been an important part of campus for at least 80 years. European pens are ballpoint pens.
Pen includes a designer box and card explaining the history of the tree on campus.
Standard Harvard logo or custom engraving options are both available.
This pen was handcrafted from a Swamp White Oak tree that stands in Harvard Yard. A large branch fell during a summer storm, revealing extensive insect damage. However, the rest of the tree remains healthy in the Yard, where it has been a part of the campus for at least 80 years.
Fountain pens feature a German-made, two-tone nib with an iridium point for smooth writing, along with a premium fountain ink refill cartridge.
Comes in a designer box with a card explaining the history of the tree on campus.
Both a standard Harvard logo and custom engraving options are available.
This pen was handcrafted from a Swamp White Oak tree that stands in Harvard Yard. A large branch fell during a summer storm, revealing extensive insect damage. However, the rest of the tree remains healthy in the Yard, where it has been a part of the campus for at least 80 years. Rollerballs feature a high quality gel pen insert. They are also the most popular pen option.
Comes in a designer box with a card explaining the history of the tree on campus.
Both a standard Harvard logo and custom engraving options are available.