Why are dough bowls called dough bowls?

Dough bowls are called dough bowls because of how they were first used. In Colonial America, women mixed ingredients for bread dough in wooden bowls and then used the vessels as a surface for kneading. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage dough bowls.

What is a wood dough bowl?

A wood dough bowl is a wooden vessel that is used to mix dough for baking. Shop a collection of antique and vintage wooden dough bowls from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What is the purpose of a dough bowl?

A dough bowl is simply a bowl used to mix dough for breads and pastries. It is occasionally referred to as a trencher. They are typically made from wood and were popular in Eastern Europe in the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic antique dough bowls.

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.

Dough Bowl

Dough Trough

French Wood Bowl

Hand Carved Wooden Bowl

19th Century Wooden Bowl

Primitive Antique Dough Bowl

$625

H 3.5 in W 23 in D 13.5 in

Primitive Antique Dough Bowl

Located in Bradenton, FL

A primitive style rectangular antique dough bowl or trencher bowl. Since colonial times these wooden bowls were found in every home to mix bread dough.

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Antique 19th Century Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

19Thc Dough Bowl With Handles

$695

H 3 in W 17 in D 9 in

19Thc Dough Bowl With Handles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Hand carved dough bowl with handles and found in New England.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl

$895

H 9 in W 30 in D 20 in

19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc hand Carved dough bowl. Amazing patina wonderful natural honest wear from age and use.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Adirondack Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Early 19Thc Wooden Carved Dough Bowl

$875

H 3.5 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in

Early 19Thc Wooden Carved Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Hand carved dough bowl from New England in great condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

19thc Hand Carved Large Dough Bowl

$1,295

H 7 in W 28 in D 21 in

19thc Hand Carved Large Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19thc hand carved dough bowl with carved handles and the interior is painted black.Most unusual form and shape.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

19Thc Oval Hand Carved Dough Bowl

$695

H 4.5 in W 16.5 in D 9.5 in

19Thc Oval Hand Carved Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Hand carved oval dough bowl from New England.It is in very good condition with a nice aged patina.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Red Painted Dough Bowl

$950

H 4 in W 18 in D 10 in

19Thc Original Red Painted Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original Red painted dough bowl or trencher is in fine condition.This early trencher bowl was found in New England.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Large Swedish Turned Walnut Dough Bowl

$1,900

H 5.25 in Dm 15.8 in

Large Swedish Turned Walnut Dough Bowl

Located in Chireno, TX

Large Swedish turned walnut dough bowl. Semi-bleached and scrubbed light brown color.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Walnut

Handmade Hungarian Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

$397Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.06 in W 31.11 in D 20.48 in

Handmade Hungarian Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, 1900s In good rustic condition. As with all vintage items there will be signs of wear and tear from use over the years.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Primitive Pennsylvania Paint Decorated Dough Bowl 18”

$895

H 4.25 in W 18 in D 10.625 in

Antique Primitive Pennsylvania Paint Decorated Dough Bowl 18”

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Primitive Pennsylvania Paint Decorated Dough Bowl 18”. Original Green paint decoration present.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Hungary, Early 20th Century

$500

H 6 in W 22.5 in D 13.5 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Hungary, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Hungary, Early 20th Century. Beautiful, natural age lends this bowl real warmth and character.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Original White Painted Dough Bowl

$995

H 9 in W 34 in D 20 in

19th Century Hand Carved Original White Painted Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large farm dough bowl was found in the mid west.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pine

19th Century Early Hand Carved Dough Bowl

$895

H 7 in W 37 in D 16 in

19th Century Early Hand Carved Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine early hand carved dough bowl was found in the mid west and is in worn and aged condition.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Dough Bowl with Assorted Stone fruit

$2,750

H 3.5 in W 19.5 in D 10.25 in

Hand Carved Dough Bowl with Assorted Stone fruit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19thc wood dough bowl with a collection of 24 pcs. of stone fruit or alabaster fruit.This collection includes the fruit & bowl as a collection.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900

$444

H 5.52 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in

Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900. This authentic bowl is crafted from solid fruitwood and has a warm, weathered appearance.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900

$408

H 4.73 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in

Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900. This authentic bowl is crafted from solid fruitwood and has a warm, weathered appearance.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900

$408

H 4.73 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in

Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900. This authentic bowl is crafted from solid fruitwood and has a warm, weathered appearance.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

19Thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl From New England

$895

H 5 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in

19Thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine hand carved 19thc dough bowl was found in New England and is fine condition.Nice and sturdy with no cracks or damages.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Dough Bowl

$895

H 6.5 in W 19.13 in D 12.5 in

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Dough Bowl

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French hand carved walnut dough bowl. This handsome French naive hand carved rustic bowl is from the Provence region of France.

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Dough Bowl

$595

H 6 in W 16 in D 10 in

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Dough Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Don't miss the chance to own this unique, hand-carved wooden dough bowl – add this beautifully imperfect piece to your collection today and embrace its timeless appeal!

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Late 20th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

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.

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Antique 19th Century Canadian Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Bark Covered Dough Bowl

$595

H 4 in W 19.25 in D 12.25 in

Vintage Boho Bark Covered Dough Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace the raw beauty of nature with this stunning vintage dough bowl, distinguished by its authentic bark-covered exterior.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Grand Scale Spanish 18th Century Dough Bowl, Trough

$1,750

H 8 in W 73.38 in D 23 in

Grand Scale Spanish 18th Century Dough Bowl, Trough

Located in Round Top, TX

A fantastic very large scale 18th century Spanish dough bowl - or trough, carved from a single tree trunk.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Chinese Full Moon Dough Bowl, c. 1900

$380

H 3.25 in W 23 in D 15.75 in

Chinese Full Moon Dough Bowl, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic antique dough bowl was hand-carved from a solid block of wood to an asymmetrical shape with wabi-sabi appeal.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Blue Painted Dough Bowl From New England

$2,295

H 4 in W 18 in D 10 in

19Thc Original Blue Painted Dough Bowl From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing hand carved folky original blue painted dough bowl is in fine condition and super rare color to find.The blue paint is undisturbed and super patina.It was found in New E...

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Antique 1870s American Adirondack Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Vintage Handmade Hungarian Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

$257Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.09 in W 29.93 in D 17.72 in

Vintage Handmade Hungarian Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, 1930s In good rustic condition. As with all vintage items there will be signs of wear and tear from use over the years. 2 repairs have b...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Extra Large Eastern European Hand Carved Dark Wood Dough Bowl

$895

H 6 in W 44 in D 16 in

Extra Large Eastern European Hand Carved Dark Wood Dough Bowl

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1930s extra large hand carved Eastern European wooden dough bowl. Dark wood with handles - this is 44” wide.

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Early 20th Century Romanian Decorative Bowls

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.

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Antique Early 19th Century Canadian Country More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Massive 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Dough Bowl

$1,800

H 8 in W 47 in D 19 in

Massive 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Dough Bowl

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large hand-carved Antique Dough Bowl or Trencher in original condition. Notable for its large size and fine traditional form, the Bowl has an admirable timeworn quality and very fi...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Handmade Oak Dovetailed Farmhouse Dough Bowl Bin Trough Trencher 37"

$420Sale Price|30% Off

H 5.5 in W 36.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Handmade Oak Dovetailed Farmhouse Dough Bowl Bin Trough Trencher 37"

Located in Dayton, OH

Large antique rustic wooden dough bowl / trencher. Rectangular in form with slanted sides and hand holds at each corner.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Oak

Primitive Antique Oak Farmhouse Dough Bowl Bin Trough Trencher Treenware 53"

$498Sale Price|33% Off

H 8 in W 53 in D 18 in

Primitive Antique Oak Farmhouse Dough Bowl Bin Trough Trencher Treenware 53"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique oak rustic treen dough bowl / trencher. Rectangular in form with pointed sides and a rounded bottom.

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

$875

H 7 in W 45.5 in D 16.25 in

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

Located in Dallas, TX

This authentic antique French dough bowl was hand-carved in France circa 1880 from a single solid block of elm, a wood traditionally prized for bread-making due to its durability and...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Elm

Appalachian Dough Bowl

$520

H 3.5 in W 13 in D 9 in

Appalachian Dough Bowl

Located in Asheville, NC

Chestnut bread bowl from the Appalachian Mountains. One could not ask for a better patina on this kind of piece.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Serving Bowls

19th Century French Hand-Carved Elm Dough Bowl with Handles

$875

H 7.25 in W 27.25 in D 16.25 in

19th Century French Hand-Carved Elm Dough Bowl with Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

This authentic antique French dough bowl was hand-carved from a single block of hardwood circa 1880 and reflects the practical craftsmanship of traditional provincial kitchens.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Elm

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

$875

H 9.5 in W 33 in D 21.5 in

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

Located in Dallas, TX

This authentic antique French dough bowl, hand-carved from a single solid block of elm circa 1880, exemplifies the functional craftsmanship of traditional French kitchens.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Elm

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl Primitive Rustic Trough with Early Stitch

$368

H 6 in W 6.5 in D 12.5 in

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl Primitive Rustic Trough with Early Stitch

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exceptional antique hand-carved wooden dough bowl is a striking embodiment of early rural craftsmanship, offering both historical significance and timeless rustic appeal.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th C. Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl with Stitch Repairs

$345

H 6 in W 5.5 in D 12 in

Antique 19th C. Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl with Stitch Repairs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exceptional antique primitive wooden dough bowl is a true relic of early American craftsmanship, dating likely to the late 1800s or early 1900s.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Hungarian Dough Bowl – Hand-Carved Bowl, Early 1900s

$600

H 6.7 in W 35.44 in D 15.36 in

Large Antique Hungarian Dough Bowl – Hand-Carved Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in BRIGHTON, AU

This large antique Hungarian dough bowl, is a striking example of early 20th-century rural craftsmanship.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Hungarian Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, hand-carved dough bowl, primitive, mingei

$460

H 4.22 in W 21.46 in D 21.07 in

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, hand-carved dough bowl, primitive, mingei

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s - 1900s.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, large hand-carved dough bowl, primitive

$638

H 7.41 in W 26.58 in D 27.17 in

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, large hand-carved dough bowl, primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi. - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s - 1900s.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Wooden Dough Bowl Trough, 1900s

$375

H 5.5 in W 30.25 in D 13.75 in

Wooden Dough Bowl Trough, 1900s

Located in Houston, TX

Antique wooden dough trough in unrestored, untreated original condition. A beautiful home decoration that can be used in many different ways. Dimensions: 13 3/4"d x 30 1/4"w x 5 1/2"h

Category

20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Hand-Carved Patinated Elm Dough Bowl or Fruit Basket

$675

H 4 in Dm 19 in

19th Century French Hand-Carved Patinated Elm Dough Bowl or Fruit Basket

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1880, this large round dough bowl is hand-turned from solid elm, a hardwood prized for its strength and richly patterned grain.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Elm

Antique Primitive Swedish Large Hand-Carved Trough Style Wooden Dough Bowl, 1850

$970

H 7.25 in W 37.75 in D 13.75 in

Antique Primitive Swedish Large Hand-Carved Trough Style Wooden Dough Bowl, 1850

Located in Doylestown, PA

Antique primitive large Swedish trough style dough bowl, c. 1850. Hand carved from a single piece of wood, this robust, elongated bowl is designed for kneading and proofing dough.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

19th Antique Japanese Wabi sabi Urushi Konebachi Huge hand-carved dough bowl

$800

H 6.7 in W 25.99 in D 25.87 in

19th Antique Japanese Wabi sabi Urushi Konebachi Huge hand-carved dough bowl

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi. - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s - 1900s.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Large Nordic Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl, Finland, 19th Century

$2,991Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.88 in Dm 22.45 in

Large Nordic Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl, Finland, 19th Century

Located in Karis, Nyland

A rare and expressive example of Northern European folk craftsmanship, this oversized wooden dough bowl was hand-carved in 19th century Finland from a single block of solid hardwood,...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Finnish Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Birch

Late 19th Century French Pancheon or Dough Bowl with Light Mustard Yellow Glaze

$699

H 7 in Dm 18 in

Late 19th Century French Pancheon or Dough Bowl with Light Mustard Yellow Glaze

Located in Birmingham, AL

A late 19th century French pancheon or dough bowl having an unglazed reddish terracotta exterior with a light mustard yellow glaze and caramel splatters to the interior, circa 1890s.

Category

Antique 1890s French Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Tesuque Pueblo Dough Bowl c.1875–1900 Native American Pottery

$4,500Sale Price|40% Off

H 7 in Dm 14.25 in

Antique Tesuque Pueblo Dough Bowl c.1875–1900 Native American Pottery

Located in Denver, CO

This exceptional antique dough bowl from the Tesuque Pueblo, dating to circa 1875–1900, is a rare and highly collectible example of 19th-century Native American pottery from the Amer...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Hand-Hewn Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl

$185

H 5 in W 26.5 in D 12.5 in

Hand-Hewn Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl

Located in Baltimore, MD

Our European antique wooden dough bowls or trogs were hand-hewn from whole split logs. They feature remarkable handiwork and a beautiful patina, especially when viewed from the under...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Hand-Hewn Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl

$185

H 7 in W 30 in D 17 in

Hand-Hewn Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl

Located in Baltimore, MD

Our European antique wooden dough bowls or trogs are hand-hewn from whole split logs. They feature remarkable handiwork and a beautiful patina, especially when viewed from the unders...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique hand-carved primitive dough bowl / serving bowl

$455

H 2.56 in W 15.95 in D 18.51 in

Antique hand-carved primitive dough bowl / serving bowl

Located in Kvidinge, SE

This stunning, hand-carved wooden basin is a masterclass in primitive utility. Carved from a single solid block of hardwood, it features a unique "tab" handle and a shallow, generous...

Category

Antique 18th Century Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

$595

H 27 in W 45 in D 24 in

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

Located in Baltimore, MD

Our European vintage and antique wooden dough bowls or trogs are hand-hewn from whole split logs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

19Thc Large Hand Carved Trencher / Dough Bowl From N. E.

$1,495

H 10 in W 42 in D 28 in

19Thc Large Hand Carved Trencher / Dough Bowl From N. E.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large 19thc hand carved trencher was found in New England and is very solid and heavy. The condition is very good and sturdy with no cracks or damages.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Antique European Earthenware Dough Bowl with Aged Ochre and Gold Patina

$360

H 3 in Dm 9 in

Antique European Earthenware Dough Bowl with Aged Ochre and Gold Patina

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This striking handcrafted earthenware bowl is a sculptural studio pottery piece defined by its rich surface texture and expressive, abstract glaze treatment. Formed with a low, wide ...

Category

20th Century Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Antique Rustic American Oval Dough Wood Carved Bowl with Handles

$276Sale Price|30% Off

H 9 in W 20 in D 16 in

Antique Rustic American Oval Dough Wood Carved Bowl with Handles

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique American rustic oval wood dough bowl handcarved with handles. Has a fissure in center, probably for water draining

Category

Vintage 1920s American Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

19Thc Original Painted Dough Bowls in Blue & Red

$3,895 / set

H 4.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 in

19Thc Original Painted Dough Bowls in Blue & Red

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These bowls are in very good condition. Blue Dough Bowl - approximate measurements - 18w x 10.5d x 4.5h Red Dough Bowl - approximate measurements - 18w x 10.5d x 4.5h Almost iden...

Category

Antique 1840s American Adirondack Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

19Thc Hand Carved Native American Carved Trencher

$1,575

H 6 in W 27 in D 18 in

19Thc Hand Carved Native American Carved Trencher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 19thc hand carved dough bowl is most likely Native American Indian.The carving is amazing and has a knot in the wood missing.Condition is very good and sturdy with no cracks.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Early 19Thc Hand Carved & Painted

$895

H 5.5 in W 24.5 in D 12.5 in

Early 19Thc Hand Carved & Painted

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early hand made and carved dough bowl or trencher. This bowl has wonderful old tin repairs and wonderful old grungy surface.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Country More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

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Vintage Dough Bowl

Unavailable

H 7 in Dm 17 in

Vintage Dough Bowl

Located in Alexandria, VA

Gorgeous and large dough bowl perfect on a huge dining table or island filled with your favorite something.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1920's Dough Bowl

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 48.75 in D 14.5 in

1920's Dough Bowl

Located in Alexandria, VA

Great old dough bowl from Holland. It's just the right size for any room!

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Serving Bowls

Materials

Pine

Vintage Tuscan Primitive Wood Dough Bowl

Unavailable

H 7 in Dm 23 in

Vintage Tuscan Primitive Wood Dough Bowl

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Tuscan Primitive wood dough bowl, carved from one solid piece of root-wood, a large rounded square form with tapered sides, a flat bottom and one protruding side handle, an u...

Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Primitives

Materials

Wood

Rare Large Antique Native American Zia Pueblo Terracotta Dough Bowl

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H 6.5 in Dm 19.5 in

Rare Large Antique Native American Zia Pueblo Terracotta Dough Bowl

Located in Concord, MA

Rare antique Zia Pueblo terracotta dough bowl, New Mexico, early 20th century. This is a spectacular massive example in excellent condition.

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Rare Large Size Dough Bowl

Unavailable

H 8.5 in W 17 in D 17 in

Rare Large Size Dough Bowl

Located in Litchfield, CT

Zia, ca. 1880. Fine condition, customary wear to paint.

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Native American Native American...

Massive Old French Provincial Slipware Dough Bowl "B" Hand Painted

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Massive Old French Provincial Slipware Dough Bowl "B" Hand Painted

Located in South Coast, CA

HUGE old French, handthrown and handpainted slipware doughbowl featuring a B in the center, an entire arm's length across, and a fabulous piece of French provincial culinary ware. S...

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20th Century French Serving Bowls

Large Primitive Bowl

Unavailable

H 8 in W 35 in D 26 in

Large Primitive Bowl

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French dough bowl, amazing character and charming imperfections.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Bowls

The Dina Loki Bowl

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H 5 in W 10 in D 26 in

The Dina Loki Bowl

Located in Toronto, CA

Crafted from our loki marble, the Loki Dough Bowl Long exudes a one-of-a-kind beauty. With its unique design, this long dough bowl is the perfect centrepiece for any table setting.

Category

2010s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Assorted Wood Kitchen Implements

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Assorted Wood Kitchen Implements

Located in Plainville, KS

1: English Bread Paddle: 76"x 12"x 1.5"=$250 2: Wood Mortar & Pestle: 8.5"x 5"x 4" w/11" pestle=$250 3: English Dough Bowl: 40"x 18"x 7"=$550 4: Wood Noodle Dryer: 9.5"x 27.5"x ...

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20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique Dough Bowl

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H 6.75 in W 39.25 in D 15.63 in

Antique Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Most dough bowls we see today have a rounded out center, but originally the dough “bowl” was shaped more like a trough or trench.

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Dough Bowl

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H 24.75 in W 32 in L 24.75 in

Dough Bowl

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful caramel colored wooden dough bowl. These bowls were used to need the dough that makes that fabulous French bread.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Antique Dough Bowl

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H 6.5 in W 29 in D 14.5 in

Antique Dough Bowl

Located in Baltimore, MD

An attractive antique dough bowl or trog, hand-carved from a split log.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Dough Bowl

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H 6 in W 36 in D 14 in

Antique Dough Bowl

Located in Baltimore, MD

An attractive antique dough bowl or trog, hand-carved from a split log.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Dough Bowl

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H 7 in W 26 in D 18 in

Antique Dough Bowl

Located in Baltimore, MD

An attractive antique dough bowl or trog, hand-carved from a split log.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Dough Bowl

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H 5 in W 34 in D 13.5 in

Antique Dough Bowl

Located in Baltimore, MD

An attractive antique dough bowl or trog, hand-carved from a split log and wax polished to a beautiful sheen Great as a centerpiece or as a catch-all by the door to toss in scarves ...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Dough Bowl

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H 6 in W 34 in D 15 in

Antique Dough Bowl

Located in Baltimore, MD

An attractive antique fruitwood dough bowl or trog, beautifully hand-carved from a split log.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Dough Bowl

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H 5.5 in W 39 in D 15 in

Antique Dough Bowl

Located in Baltimore, MD

An attractive antique dough bowl or trog, beautifully hand-carved from a split log.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Dough Bowl

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H 6 in W 42.5 in D 17 in

Antique Dough Bowl

Located in Baltimore, MD

A large attractive antique dough bowl or trog, hand-carved from a split log.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Small African Wooden Dough Bowl

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H 2 in W 12 in D 9.75 in

Small African Wooden Dough Bowl

Located in Long Island City, NY

A small African wooden dough bowl with a flat opening on one side.

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20th Century Ivorian Tribal Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Antique Fruitwood Dough Bowl

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H 4.5 in W 26.5 in D 13 in

Antique Fruitwood Dough Bowl

Located in Baltimore, MD

An antique wooden dough bowl or trog, hand-carved from a split log.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century English Dough Bowl

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H 4.75 in W 14.75 in L 4.75 in

19th Century English Dough Bowl

Located in High Point, NC

19th century dough bowl from England made from sycamore. Normal wear and shrinkage from age and use.

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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sycamore

19th Century American Dough Bowl

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H 4 in W 11.5 in D 21 in

19th Century American Dough Bowl

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous 19th century American hand carved wood dough bowl with pointed ends, and a wonderful patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

French Carved Dough Bowl

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H 6.75 in W 42.13 in D 15.75 in

French Carved Dough Bowl

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This is a French dough bowl, a wooden vessel used to mix bread dough.

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Antique 19th Century French Other Centerpieces

Materials

Wood

Handcarved Antique French Dough Bowl

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H 7.5 in W 53 in D 17 in

Handcarved Antique French Dough Bowl

Located in Malibu, CA

Handmade wood dough harvest bowl. This rustic French dough bowl has so many applications.

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Trencher Round Wooden Dough Bowl

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H 3 in Dm 6 in

Trencher Round Wooden Dough Bowl

Located in Long Island City, NY

This trencher round wooden dough bowl was traditional used to prepare dough in the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Maple

Trencher Rectangular Wooden Dough Bowl

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H 18 in W 10.75 in D 4 in

Trencher Rectangular Wooden Dough Bowl

Located in Long Island City, NY

This trencher rectangular wooden dough bowl was traditionally used to prepare dough in the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Maple

Early 19thc New England Dough Bowl

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H 3 in W 26 in D 15 in

Early 19thc New England Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare early 19thc New England dough bowl with handles and amazing worn patina.This long narrow dough bowl has wonderful old surface and holds a lot of fruit,stone fruit or even a velv...

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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Dough Bowl

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H 3.75 in W 20.88 in D 10.5 in

19th Century French Dough Bowl

Located in High Point, NC

19th century fruitwood dough bowl from France. The bowl has been hand carved out of a solid piece of fruitwood and would be an excellent addition to any table or kitchen island.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 3.94 in W 16.15 in D 12.6 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, 1900s. Made of fruitwood.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 3.94 in W 15.36 in D 12.21 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, 1900s. Made of fruitwood.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Wood Dough Bowl

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H 4.75 in W 18 in D 14 in

19th Century Wood Dough Bowl

Located in Houston, TX

Presented as found, this is a wonderful French handmade and carved dough bowl. This bowl has a wonderful old tin repair and beautiful patina from years of use.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Tin

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 5.12 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1910s. Made of fruitwood.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early, 1900s

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H 5.91 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1920s. Made of fruitwood.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 4.73 in W 17.33 in D 12.6 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1920s. Made of fruitwood.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 3.94 in W 20.87 in D 10.63 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1920's. Made of fruitwood.

Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 5.91 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1920's. Made of fruitwood.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 4.73 in W 22.84 in D 12.21 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1920's. Made of fruitwood.

Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 5.52 in W 21.26 in D 15.75 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, 1900s. Made of fruitwood. In good condition.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early, 1900s

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H 5.91 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1920s. Made of fruitwood. In good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 7.09 in W 25.99 in D 17.33 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1920's. Made of fruitwood. In good condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 5.91 in W 24.81 in D 16.54 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1920's. Made of fruitwood. In good condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 4.73 in W 20.87 in D 13.78 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1920's. Made of fruitwood. In good condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 5.52 in W 29.93 in D 16.54 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1920's. Made of fruitwood. In good condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Extra Large Antique Dough Bowl

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H 8.5 in W 47 in D 17 in

Extra Large Antique Dough Bowl

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning extra large wooden dough bowl. Great lines and better scale. What truly sets this bowl apart is it's size, measuring just under four feet wide!

Category

Early 20th Century Serving Bowls

Materials

Wood

Large Early 20th Century Dough Bowl

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H 5.5 in W 19.25 in D 18.25 in

Large Early 20th Century Dough Bowl

Located in Chicago, IL

An unusually large early 20th century American turned maple dough bowl with a fantastic patina and wonderful grooves from carving.

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Antique Early 1900s American Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Maple

19th Century Hand Carved Dough Bowl

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H 7 in W 27 in D 15 in

19th Century Hand Carved Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine hand carved dough bowl with double handles and in fine as found condition.There are no cracks or damages.

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 5.91 in W 26.38 in D 16.54 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1920's. Made of fruitwood. Two repairs have done in the past.

Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century American Turned Dough Bowl

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H 5.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

19th Century American Turned Dough Bowl

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous 19th century American turned maple dough bowl with the most incredible patina and thousands of cut marks showing decades of use.

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Antique 19th Century American Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Maple

Trencher Large Oval Wooden Dough Bowl

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H 21.5 in W 11 in D 3 in

Trencher Large Oval Wooden Dough Bowl

Located in Long Island City, NY

This trencher large oval wooden dough bowl was traditionally used to prepare dough in the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Maple

18th century English dough bowl

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H 7.49 in W 38.59 in D 15.36 in

18th century English dough bowl

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very characterful 18th century dough bowl that I believe is English and made from sycamore.

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Antique 18th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sycamore

Big Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 7.09 in W 26.78 in D 18.51 in

Big Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, 1900s. Made of fruitwood. In good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Big Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

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H 9.06 in W 30.32 in D 21.66 in

Big Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, 1900s. Made of fruitwood. In good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Hand Carved Dough Bowl

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H 36 in W 17.5 in D 6 in

19th Century Hand Carved Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine hand carved dough bowl has a fantastic patina and is in fine condition.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Large 19th Century English Elm Dough Bowl

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H 5.25 in Dm 16 in L 5.25 in

Large 19th Century English Elm Dough Bowl

Located in Middleburg, VA

Large 19th century English turned dough bowl. Made of elm. England, circa 1870.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Serving Bowls

Materials

Elm

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, 1900’s

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H 6.3 in W 24.81 in D 15.75 in

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, 1900’s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, early 1900s. The bowl is made of fruitwood.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Wood Dough Bowl, circa 1900s

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H 7 in W 40 in D 21 in

Antique French Wood Dough Bowl, circa 1900s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique French wood dough bowl. Great accent piece for a kitchen island or dining table filled with alabaster or fresh fruit.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Decorative Wooden Dough Bowl

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H 7.09 in W 53.55 in D 18.51 in

Large 19th Century Decorative Wooden Dough Bowl

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A Large, rustic 19th Century decorative wooden dough bowl hand carved from one piece of wood. Traditionally used in bread preparation.

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

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