What were antique wooden bowls used for?

Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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19th Century English Folk Art

Old industrial wooden grinder

$796

H 6.3 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in

Old industrial wooden grinder

Located in Haaltert, BE

Old wooden grinder, originally there was a heavy stone ball circulating in the wooden bowl.

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1850s French Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Grinder Vessel Treen

$292

H 7.88 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

19th Century Wooden Grinder Vessel Treen

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A 19th century English wooden grinder with metal and copper fitings. The upper part opening on a hing and reenforced with copper.

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Wood

Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey

$2,250

H 12 in W 12 in D 7 in

Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey

Located in Savannah, GA

Arranged on a faux bois paper covered wooden platform, a young organ grinder and his monkey entertain a little girl.

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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

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Wooden Coffee Grinder, Italy, circa 1700

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H 14.97 in W 12.6 in D 18.51 in

Wooden Coffee Grinder, Italy, circa 1700

Located in New York, NY

Big walnut coffee grinder, features an amazing patina and all the original metal parts.

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18th Century Italian Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Walnut

WOODEN COFFEE GRINDER WITH METAL TOP

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H 9 in W 6 in

WOODEN COFFEE GRINDER WITH METAL TOP

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH C. WOODEN COFFEE GRINDER WITH METAL TOP. SIGNED PEUGEOT FRERES VALENTIGNEY (DOUBS)

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19th Century American Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Coffee Grinder

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H 13.3 in W 9 in D 7.8 in

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Coffee Grinder

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French Wooden & Metal Coffee Grinder is an evocative piece of culinary history, beautifully blending functionality with antique charm.

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19th Century French Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Metal

Set of Large 4 Wooden Rice Grinders From India

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H 22 in Dm 10 in

Set of Large 4 Wooden Rice Grinders From India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of 4 wooden rice grinders from Rajasthan, south East India.

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19th Century Indian Tribal Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Wood

19TH C. WOODEN COFFEE GRINDER W/IRON, WOOD AND BRASS HANDLE

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H 7 in W 5.5 in

19TH C. WOODEN COFFEE GRINDER W/IRON, WOOD AND BRASS HANDLE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH C. WOODEN COFFEE GRINDER WITH IRON, WOOD AND BRASS HANDLE.

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19th Century American Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique American 'Golden Rule' Cast Iron Wall Mounted Advertising Coffee Grinder

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H 17.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in

Antique American 'Golden Rule' Cast Iron Wall Mounted Advertising Coffee Grinder

By Arcade Manufacturing Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique cast iron and wooden wall mounted coffee grinder was made by the Arcade Manufacturing Company of Columbus Ohio and advertises 'Golden Rule' blended coffee.

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Metal

Rustic French Late 19th Century Coffee Grinder with Shaped Top and Treen Handle

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H 9 in W 7 in D 6 in

Rustic French Late 19th Century Coffee Grinder with Shaped Top and Treen Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rustic French wooden coffee grinder from the late 19th century, with shaped top, treen handle and petite drawer.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Steel

Pair of Wooden Sugar Grinders

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H 36 in Dm 16 in

Pair of Wooden Sugar Grinders

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 20th century wooden African sugar grinders that can be utilized as a pedestal table in a rough-hewn finish.

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Early 20th Century African Industrial Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Wood

Primitive, 19th Century, Hand-Hewn Wooden Corn Grinder

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H 34 in Dm 26 in

Primitive, 19th Century, Hand-Hewn Wooden Corn Grinder

Located in Madison, WI

Primitive wooden corn grinder with wooden pestle, late 1800s.

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19th Century Mexican Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Wood

Primitive, Hand-Hewn Wooden Corn Grinder Mortero from Mexico, late 1800s

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H 24 in Dm 25.5 in

Primitive, Hand-Hewn Wooden Corn Grinder Mortero from Mexico, late 1800s

Located in Madison, WI

Primitive wooden corn grinder with wooden pestle, late 1800s.

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19th Century Mexican Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Wood

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Musical Automaton Picture Clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860

$13,422

H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 3.94 in

Musical Automaton Picture Clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860

Located in Madrid, ES

Musical automaton picture clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860 Paris, hand-colored lithographed scene depicting a Mediterranean harbor scene with abbey, fountain, viaduct and watchtower ...

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Paint

ANTIQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSiCAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES

$1,822

H 15.95 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

ANTIQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSiCAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC & MOVES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage French musical and moving Automaton Jester clown A very good looking and well made piece, the ...

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20th Century French Other Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Fabric

19th Century French musical automaton clock

$22,328

H 21.26 in W 20.48 in D 7.09 in

19th Century French musical automaton clock

Located in London, GB

This fine, antique mantel clock is constructed in ebonised wood by the renowned Parisian maker of automata, Xavier Tharin (French, active mid 19th Century). The clock face is set ont...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

$22,176

H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Located in Leuven , BE

This 19th-century French automaton from the late 1800s showcases a delightful ensemble of features: three vibrant animated birds, a cascading waterfall, a tree surrounded by rocky ou...

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19th Century French Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Metal

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc

$5,178

H 24 in W 26 in D 7 in

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc

Located in London, GB

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock A picturesque and highly decorative example of a rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe music...

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1880s European Early Victorian Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860

$3,800

H 20.75 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique French Nautical Automaton, likely from Marseilles, circa 1860, a glass domed diorama with windmills and cottages on hillside, overlooking harbor with ship rocking on waves to...

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1860s French Folk Art Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Clay, Glass, Paper

Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater

$10,501

H 144 in W 88 in D 77 in

Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater

Located in Madrid, ES

This important and rare automaton theater dates from the late 19th century and features both its original mechanical system and later electrical modifications. Materials: Constructe...

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1890s Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Fruitwood

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Antique Wooden Grinder For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique wooden grinder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique wooden grinder — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique wooden grinder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. An antique wooden grinder made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with industrial — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique wooden grinder that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adriaen van Ostade produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Wooden Grinder?

Prices for an antique wooden grinder start at $153 and top out at $4,400 with the average selling for $1,000.

Questions About Antique Wooden Grinder

What were antique wooden bowls used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.