What were antique dough bowls used for?

Dough bowls, also known as trenchers, were a staple in colonial America for mixing bread and providing a place for the dough to rise before baking. Shop a collection of antique dough bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Antique Dough Bowl Canada

Folk Art Canada

Trencher Bowl

Hand Painted Wood Bowl

19th Century Canadian

Antique Stone Fruit

19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Dough Bowl

$1,195

H 7.25 in W 33 in D 19 in

19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This monumental double handled dough bowl has old repairs and wonderful nice patina. There are

19th Century Canadian Country Antique Dough Bowl Canada

Materials

Wood

Fantastic Monumental Double Handled Round 19th Century Dough Bowl

$1,250

H 8 in W 27 in D 18 in

Fantastic Monumental Double Handled Round 19th Century Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wonderful worn dough bowl or trencher is in wonderful condition with a beautiful mellow patina

Early 19th Century Canadian Country Antique Dough Bowl Canada

Materials

Pine

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Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

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H 7 in W 30 in D 16 in

Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

hairline crack in base. Great filled with stone or real fruit. This is a large trencher or dough bowl.

Early 19th Century Canadian Adirondack Antique Dough Bowl Canada

Materials

Wood

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Antique and Vintage Folk Art

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19th Century Folk Art

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What were antique dough bowls used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Dough bowls, also known as trenchers, were a staple in colonial America for mixing bread and providing a place for the dough to rise before baking. Shop a collection of antique dough bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.