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

Wood Bowl With Handles

Wood Trenchers

Hand Carved Wood Bowl

Unusual Outdoor Furniture

19th Century Canadian Country Antique Dough Bowl Canada

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Dough Bowl

$1,195

H 7.25 in W 33 in D 19 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

Fantastic Monumental Double Handled Round 19th Century Dough Bowl

$1,250

H 8 in W 27 in D 18 in

Recent Sales

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

Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

H 7 in W 30 in D 16 in

Decorative Objects Under $1,000

Antique and Vintage Decorative Objects

Adirondack Decorative Objects

19th Century Decorative Objects

Wood Decorative Objects

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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.