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French Mortar and Pestle
Located in New York, NY
A substantial French stone mortar and pestle set, circa late-20th century, France. Mortar is a
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Stone, Marble

Vintage French Mortar and Pestle
French Mortar and Pestle
H 3 in Dm 6.07 in
Bronze Mortar and Pestle Set
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze mortar and pestle features a deep mortar and heavily weighted pestle. The mortar has a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Mortar and Pestle Set
Bronze Mortar and Pestle Set
H 4.25 in Dm 4.5 in
Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Bronze mortar and pestle, Italy, 1950s Found in a country house. Good conditions. The mortar has a
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1950s Italian Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Italy, 1950s
Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Italy, 1950s
No Reserve
H 3.15 in Dm 3.94 in
Mortar and Pestle with Funnel
By Tomoe Yokoi
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed and editioned in pencil by the artist Edition: 150 (41/150) Mezzotint on BFK Rives paper Sheet: 19 5/8 x 25 3/4"; Image: 11 7/8 x 12 3/4" Tomoe Yokoi (Born 1943) Tomoe...
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1970s Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Mezzotint

Big Size Apothecary Mortar and Pestle
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. Mortar weighs over
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pestle and Mortar

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Porcelain

English Porcelain Mortar and Pestle #7
Located in Garnerville, NY
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Signed on the underside with the size #7, Acid Proof, Made in England
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1950s English Rustic Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Paste, Porcelain

Handcrafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wooden footed mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from one piece of dense fruitwood
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Antique Stone Mortar and Pestle Bowl Set
Located in Brea, CA
Antique stone Mortar and pestle bowl set Size:6.5” D x 5.25” H.
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20th Century Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Stone

Antique Stone Mortar and Pestle Bowl Set
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Stone Mortar and Pestle Bowl Set Size 5.5”d x 5”h
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20th Century Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Stone

Vintage Apothecary Bronze Mortar and Wood Pestle
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice vintage apothecary bronze mortar and wood pestle, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Bronze

1950s French Olive Wood Mortar and Pestle
By Alexandre Noll
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
1950s French Olive Wood Mortar and Pestle – Exquisite Brutalist Design Bowl size: 19cm x 18 cm
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1950s French Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Olive

1950s French Olive Wood Mortar and Pestle
1950s French Olive Wood Mortar and Pestle
H 5.52 in W 7.09 in D 7.49 in
Antique Stone Mortar and Pestle Bowl Set
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Stone Mortar and Pestle bowl set Size: 5 1/2”D x 4”H.
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20th Century Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Stone

Antique Stone Mortar and Pestle Bowl Set
Located in Brea, CA
Antique stone mortar and pestle bowl set. Size: 5 1/2”D x 4”H.
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20th Century Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Stone

Antique Stone Mortar And Pestle Bowl Set
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Stone Mortar and pestle bowl set Size: 9 1/2”D x 6 1/2”H.
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20th Century Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Stone

Antique Stone Mortar and Pestle Bowl Set
Located in Brea, CA
Antique stone mortar bowl and pestle, great decorative item, or can be used. Accessories not
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20th Century Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Stone

Vintage Stone Mortar Bowl and Pestle Set
Located in Brea, CA
Antique stone mortar bowl and pestle set, great decorative item, or can be used. Accessories not
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20th Century Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Stone

Vintage Stone Mortar Bowl and Pestle Set
Located in Brea, CA
Antique stone mortar bowl and pestle set, great decorative item, or can be used. Accessories not
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20th Century Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Stone

Vintage Stone Mortar Bowl and Pestle Set
Located in Brea, CA
Antique stone mortar bowl and pestle set, great decorative item, or can be used. Accessories not
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20th Century Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Stone

Vintage Stone Mortar and Pestle Bowl Set
Located in Brea, CA
Antique stone mortar and pestle bowl set, great decorative item, or can be used. Accessories not
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20th Century Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Stone

Antique Stone Mortar and Pestle Bowl Set
Located in Brea, CA
Antique stone mortar and pestle bowl set, great decorative item, or can be used. Accessories not
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20th Century Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Cast Stone

Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
By Coors Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. By Coors USA.
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20th Century American American Classical Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Wood, Porcelain

Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Iron

Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Iron

Speckled Gray Granite Mortar and Pestle Set
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Speckled Granite mortar and pestle with fine Elemental form, good weight and very good condition
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Granite

Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Stone mortar and pestle Nigeria 20th century Measures: Mortar: 21 x 15.5 x 2 in. / 53 x 39
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20th Century Nigerian Other Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Stone

Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
H 21 in W 15.5 in D 2 in
Mortar and Pestle in Solid Grey Granite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid mortar and pestle made in solid grey granite.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Granite

Collection of 17 Pharmacy Mortar and Pestles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy Italian brass, bronze and cast iron mortars; some with and some without the pestle -- a
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1930s Italian Vintage Pestle and Mortar

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Brass, Bronze, Iron

Murano Glass Mortar and Pestle with Gold Flecks
By Murano 5
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Murano glass mortar and pestle with gold flecks.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Art Glass

Jacques Lauterbach. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacques Lauterbach, French artist. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Modernist design. Late 20th
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Bronze

Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, African Mortars of this quality are becoming rare. Together the Mortar and Pestle Measure 12” diameter
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20th Century African Tribal Vintage Pestle and Mortar

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Hardwood

Giant Mortar and Pestle Set Black Marble Polished Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Italian deep black polished marble giant mortar bowl and pestle. Mortar and pestle set has been
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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Marble

Hand Crafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well crafted wooden Folk Art Mortar and Pestle. The piece is used for crushing everything from
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20th Century Folk Art Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brass Pestle & Mortar, Czechoslovakia Circa 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage pestle & mortar with charming age patina. Produced and used in Czechoslovakia in
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Brass

Jacques Lauterbach. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Modernist design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacques Lauterbach, French artist. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Modernist design. Late 20th
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Bronze

Jacques Lauterbach, French artist. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacques Lauterbach, French artist. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Modernist design. Late 20th
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Mortar with Pestle, 20th Century, Antral Pharmaceutical
Located in Lisbon, PT
Open-ended cylindrical bronze mortar with two handles, a decoration in bands on the outside with
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20th Century Portuguese Baroque Revival Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Bronze

French Crackle Ceramic Dove Mortar & Pestle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French crackle ceramic dove mortar & pestle France, circa 1940s This petite mortar & pestle set
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1940s French Vintage Pestle and Mortar

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Ceramic

20th Century nest of marble mortars & pestle, India
Located in London, GB
marble mortars are still in good working condition with their original pestle. A decorative and
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20th Century Indian Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Marble

Wooden Mortar and Pestle with Nail Studs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden mortar and pestal with nail studs - an attractive piece, used as a prop in the television
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hand Turned Wood Mortar and Pestle 1950
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern mortar and pestle hand turned from one piece of dense wood. It is in
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Wood

Jacques Lauterbach. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Late 20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacques Lauterbach, French artist. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Modernist design. Approx
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Bronze

Two Mortars with Pestles, Brass, Genoese "Pesto" Production, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Two mortars with pestles, brass, Genoese "pesto" production, Italy, 1950s. Decommissioned from the
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1950s Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Brass

Small Vintage Mortar & Pestle, English, Palmyra, Decorative Treen, Apothecary
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage mortar and pestle. An English, Black Palmyra decorative treen or apothecary
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Wood

Traditional Spanish Set of Two Vintage Metal Mortar and Pestle, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two vintage metal mortar and pestile. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1950
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Metal

Small Mortar With Pestle In Blown Glass - Murano - Barovier & Toso - Period: 20t
By Barovier&Toso
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Charming little mortar and pestle, worked with tongs and gold flakes, Barovier & Toso, Murano Italy
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20th Century Italian Other Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Blown Glass

Post Impressionist French still life oil painting of lemon and garlic by Dulac
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A bold and beautifully depicted still life oil painting of a lemon and garlic with pestle and
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Set of 3 Vintage Brass Pestle & Mortars, Czechoslovakia, Circa 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of three vintage pestles & mortars in a solid brass finish. All three produced in
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1940s Czech Bohemian Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Brass

Brass Mortar
Located in Chorzów, PL
Brass mortar and pestle Measures: height 10cm, diameter 10cm.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Brass

Brass Mortar
Brass Mortar
H 3.94 in Dm 3.94 in
Brass Mortar
Located in Chorzów, PL
Brass mortar and pestle Measures: height 9.5 cm, diameter 9.5 cm.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Brass

Brass Mortar
Brass Mortar
H 3.75 in Dm 3.75 in
Brass Mortar
Located in Chorzów, PL
Brass mortar and pestle Measures: height 9.5 cm, diameter 9.5 cm.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Brass

Brass Mortar
Brass Mortar
H 3.75 in Dm 3.75 in
Brass Mortar
Located in Chorzów, PL
Brass mortar and pestle Measures: height 9.5 cm, diameter 9.5 cm.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Brass

Brass Mortar
Brass Mortar
H 3.75 in Dm 3.75 in
Copper Mortar
Located in Chorzów, PL
Copper mortar and pestle Measures: height 10.5 cm diameter 10,5cm very good condition.  
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1940s Swedish Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Copper

Copper Mortar
Copper Mortar
H 4.14 in Dm 4.14 in
Brass Mortar
Located in Chorzów, PL
Brass mortar and pestle height 6 cm, diameter 6.5 cm very good condition.  
Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Brass

Brass Mortar
Brass Mortar
H 2.37 in Dm 2.56 in
Brass Mortar
Located in Chorzów, PL
Brass mortar and pestle Measures: height 8.5 cm, diameter 8.5 cm Very good condition.  
Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Brass

Brass Mortar
Brass Mortar
H 3.35 in Dm 3.35 in
1950s Handmade Wooden Mortar
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Handmade Wooden Mortar The pestle measures 29 cm
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Wood

1950s Handmade Wooden Mortar
1950s Handmade Wooden Mortar
H 3.94 in Dm 7.88 in
Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in iron with a raised floral design, this vintage mortar was originally used in a traditional
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Iron

Chinese Cast Iron Longevity Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in iron with a raised design, this vintage mortar was originally used in a traditional
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Iron

Japanese antique table / 1900〜 side table & coffee table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
pestle. Things are placed inside the mortar). The table was made by fitting a black top plate into the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Wood

Brass and Steel Abstract Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bronze and steel sculpture features a brass pestle that sits atop a steel mortar. Though not
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Brass, Steel

Brass and Steel Abstract Sculpture
Brass and Steel Abstract Sculpture
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Cera's "Name Your Poison" 22k Gilt Barware Rocks Cocktail Glasses Neiman Marcus
By Neiman Marcus, Cera
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage set of Cera's "Name Your Poison" pestle & mortar form double rocks glasses, with apothecary
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pestle and Mortar

Materials

Glass

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Vintage Pestle And Mortar For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage pestle and mortar available at 1stDibs. A vintage pestle and mortar — often made from stone, metal and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage pestle and mortar — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage pestle and mortar is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made vintage pestle and mortar has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cera, Neiman Marcus and Carlo Scarpa are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Pestle And Mortar?

The average selling price for a vintage pestle and mortar at 1stDibs is $280, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $80,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Vintage Pestle and Mortar
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best mortar and pestle may vary depending upon your individual needs. This ancient kitchen accessory is not only a collector’s item but also a sturdy choice for your grinding needs. Shop a wide range of mortars and pestles on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of a mortar and pestle is to grind and mash items. In kitchens, people use them to prepare fresh herbs. Pharmacists and scientists may utilize them to break crystals and other substances into powders. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage mortar and pestle sets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. Mortar and pestles, which have been used since the Stone Age, are still used today by cooks, herbalists and pharmacists. The mortar is a bowl made of wood, ceramic, stone, or metal, and the pestle is a club-shaped instrument used to scrape, press and grind ingredients into the desired consistency. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern mortar and pestles from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best material for a mortar and pestle is a solid stone, such as granite or marble. The enormous weight of these stone mortars and pestles will break down the materials, and they will be able to withstand years of pounding and grinding before needing to be replaced. Shop a range of antique and vintage mortars and pestles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether wooden mortar and pestles are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people like the feel of wood or appreciate how a wooden set looks displayed in their kitchen. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mortar and pestle sets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best kind of mortar and pestle is really a matter of preference. The most suitable option for general use would be one made from a solid stone material such as granite or marble. Shop a range of marble mortars and pestles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Which stone is the best for a mortar and pestle is largely a matter of personal opinion. Both granite and marble can produce durable sets. Some manufacturers also produce them out of stainless steel. You'll find a collection of antique mortar and pestles on 1stDibs.