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What is a chopping block?
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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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Early 29th Century French Butcher's Chopping Block
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully seductive early 20th century French butcher's maple chopping block with a steamy
Category
20th Century French Rustic Butcher Blocks
Materials
Maple
Fantastic Quality Unusual Antique Elm Chopping Block
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fantastic quality unusual antique elm chopping block having a fantastic quality elm top raised on
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Butcher Blocks
Materials
Elm
Late 19th Century French Primitive Billot - Chopping Block
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional late 19th century Billot - Chopping Block from the Provence region of France
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Butcher Blocks
Materials
Oak
Charming French Chopping Block
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chopping blocks also known as ‘Butcher’s Blocks’ have been commonly used in butcher shops and meat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Large French Butcher's Chopping Block from the 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large French butcher's chopping block or double billot de boucher from the late 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Butcher Blocks
Materials
Metal
Large Butcher's Chopping Block Table on Stand from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English butcher's chopping block or table, featuring a rectangular sloping block or
Category
20th Century English Butcher Blocks
Materials
Metal, Iron
