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What were dough box tables used for?
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A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Late 18th-early 19th French Provincial walnut dough table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Late 18th-early 19th French Provincial walnut dough table. 27” h. x 40.5” w. x 27” d.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Petrin Dough Table
Located in Norton, MA
A rare find is a handcrafted French Oak Kneading Dough Table from the early 19th century. This is a French bread dough trough which is a typical sight in the kitchens of large homes.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Petrin Dough Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Traditionally used for the preparation and fermentation of bread dough, flour was stored inside the deep interior trough, the dough worked on the top surface, then returned inside to...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Georgian Country 18th Century Elm Dough Bin Baker's Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian country 18th century elm dough bin, baker's table, circa 1780.
The table of typical form and having a lift up lid enclosing twin storage area, original used t...
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Farm Tables
Materials
Elm
Early American Primitive Southern Pine Dough Box / Trough Console Table, C. 1820
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an excellent very early Southern pine dough box on stand with its original lid. The lid and angle of the box were used for kneading the dough.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Console Tables
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century French Provincial Dough Bin Coffee Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A rare early 19th century French Provincial dough bin table from Provence, beautifully combining historic authenticity with modern versatility.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Wrought Iron


