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What is a chopping block?

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What is a chopping block?
A chopping block is a block of wood typically used to chop food or wood. Chopping blocks are typically made from strong woods such as maple, teak, birch, or walnut. Shop chopping blocks, sometimes referred to as butcher blocks, on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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French Chopping Block, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1920 maple chopping block from France. The chopping block is round in shape, which is
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Vintage 1920s French Butcher Blocks

Materials

Maple

Chopping Block
Located in London, England
Rustic chopping block on chamfered legs. H 66cm x W 36cm x D 36cm France circa 1900 Please
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Early 20th Century Tables

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Elm

Chopping Block
Located in London, England
Small chopping block on 3 legs. France circa 1900 H 71cm x W 56cm x D 53cm Please contact us
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Early 20th Century Tables

Materials

Oak

Chopping Block
Located in London, England
Tree trunk chopping block on legs. H 77cm x W 43cm x D 40cm France circa 1900 Please contact us
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Antique Early 1900s Tables

Materials

Sycamore

French 19th Century Billot - Chopping Block
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific mid-19th century Billot - Chopping Block from the Provence region of France in painted
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Butcher Blocks

Materials

Oak, Pine

French 19th Century Beech Chopping Block
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This solid-plank French chopping block features beautiful simplicity and scale to use or display
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Butcher Blocks

Materials

Beech

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