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Massive 18th Century Limestone Grinding Stone on Custom Steel Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental in scale and presence, this 18th-century French carved limestone grinding stone has been
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Antique 18th Century French Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
or draw in ink, he had to make his own by grinding the ink stick in water on the grinding stone
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
H 10.75 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
make his own ink by grinding the ink stick in water on the grinding stone (suzuri). This method has
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Windmill Wood Architectural Model
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-449 hand crafted wood architectural model of a windmill. Detail of grinding stone on lower level
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Vintage 1940s Architectural Models

Materials

Softwood

Windmill Wood Architectural Model
Windmill Wood Architectural Model
H 28 in W 12 in D 12 in
Ancient Gallo Roman Millstone
Located in London, GB
Carved puddingstone Diameter: 43 cm The lower grinding stone from a late Iron Age, early Gallo-Roman
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Ancient Gallo Roman Millstone
Ancient Gallo Roman Millstone
H 16.93 in Dm 16.93 in
Circa 1860 Granite Mill Stone or Trough Sink from Normandy, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Mill stones have been used for a several thousand years to grind grains, hence their other name
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Antique 1860s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone, Granite

Large Antique Vintage Granite 30" Millstones or Grindstones 12" Thick
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique vintage Millstones or Mill stone used in gristmills, for grinding wheat or other grains
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Granite

A Neolitic Grinding Mill
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional Neolithic Stone grinding mill from Morocco, amazingly intact, very powerfull and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Garniture

Materials

Sandstone

A Neolitic Grinding Mill
A Neolitic Grinding Mill
H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
1940s Distressed Molcajete Rustic Mexican Stone Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rustic Vintage Kitchen Molcajete Mexican Stone Bowl Chef's grinding dish Preowned original
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
" with its square hole and dates to the 19th century. This was likely a mill stone for grinding devices
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Swedish Trestle Table 1800 Century
Located in Farsta, SE
hard, and people would smash it with a stone and grind it on the table. The table has stood the test
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Antique 1770s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

Swedish Trestle Table 1800 Century
Swedish Trestle Table 1800 Century
H 30.71 in W 67.72 in D 30.71 in
Aristocratic Large Glass Fruit Bowl in Silver by Vetrerie di Empoli
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in New York, NY
glass, engraved by skilled craftsmen with the stone grinding technique and subsequently embellished with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Aristocratic Large Glass Fruit Bowl in Gold by Vetrerie di Empoli
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in New York, NY
glass, engraved by skilled craftsmen with the stone grinding technique and subsequently embellished with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Arisocratic Glass Fruit Bowl by Vetrerie di Empoli
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in New York, NY
glass, engraved by skilled craftsmen with the stone grinding technique and subsequently embellished with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Arisocratic Glass Oval Fruit Bowl on Bronze Stand by Vetrerie di Empoli
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in New York, NY
glass, engraved by skilled craftsmen with the stone grinding technique and subsequently embellished with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Aristocratic Glass Fruit Bowl on Bronze Stand by Vetrerie di Empoli
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in New York, NY
glass, engraved by skilled craftsmen with the stone grinding technique and subsequently embellished with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
material and serves as a small container to drop water to the ink stone to grind the ink for writing. Many
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
for grinding on an ink stone with a small amount of water Such ink is the basis of the famous Sumi-e
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Desk Sets

Materials

Composition

Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
the water onto the ink stone to grind the ink stick for writing. These miniature objects were made in
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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Russian Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Malachite Three-Light Candelabra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
four millimeters, carefully selecting them for their pattern. After grinding and polishing the stone
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Antique 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Malachite

Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
ink stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting could be performed. In Joseon dynasty
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting could be performed. In Joseon dynasty, Confucianism
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting
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Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form
Located in Atlanta, GA
component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink
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Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink
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Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Felix Muhrhofer Contemporary Terrazzo Table with Corroded Steel Construction
By Felix Muhrhofer
Located in Wolfurt, AT
, soldering, woodturning, casting and grinding stones to experimentally develop new methods of form and shape
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2010s Austrian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Large, Beautifully Mounted Early Grinding Stone
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautiful, elemental granite grinding stone with pleasing patina. Custom mounting was artisan
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Stone Grinding Wheel Garden Art
Located in Culver City, CA
A cast iron custom pedestal levitates this massively heavy stone grinding wheel from France, circa
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Antique Early 1900s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cast Stone

Stone Grinding Wheel Garden Art
Stone Grinding Wheel Garden Art
H 32 in W 21 in D 25 in
Handblown Glass Vase
Located in Andorra la Vella, FR
. Some of his pieces are cut with a grinding stone or given a satin finish by sanding them, the shine of
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2010s French Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Handblown Glass Vase
Handblown Glass Vase
H 5.91 in Dm 9.06 in
Glass Sculpture
Located in Andorra la Vella, FR
aesthetics of his works. Some of his pieces are cut with a grinding stone or given a satin finish by sanding
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21st Century and Contemporary French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Glass Sculpture
Glass Sculpture
H 7.09 in Dm 6.3 in
Glass Vase
Located in Andorra la Vella, FR
. Some of his pieces are cut with a grinding stone or given a satin finish by sanding them, the shine of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Glass

Materials

Glass

Glass Vase
Glass Vase
H 5.12 in Dm 6.7 in
Rare 18th Century Mexican Metate y Mano
Located in San Francisco, CA
This large and impressive 18th / 19th century Mexican 'metate y mano' (grinding slab and grinding
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Antique Late 18th Century Mexican More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Stone

Iron Armillary Sphere
Located in Culver City, CA
Armillary sphere on stone base, made mostly of 19th century pieces. The base is from a grinding and
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Brass, Copper

Iron Armillary Sphere
Iron Armillary Sphere
H 79 in W 73 in D 73 in
Grinding Stone from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive, hand-carved grinding stone found along the border of Puebla and Oaxaca, Mexico. Date
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Antique Mid-17th Century Mexican Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Grinding Stone from Mexico
Grinding Stone from Mexico
H 2 in W 20 in D 2 in
A Large Swedish Grinding Stone
Located in New York, NY
A Large Grinding Stone on a black metal stand (new).
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

A Large Swedish Grinding Stone
H 31.5 in Dm 26.8 in
Small Grinding Stones on Stands
Located in New York, NY
A selection of small grinding stones on stands. Sizes vary slightly. Sold separately. Largest
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures

Grinding Stone Wheel on Stand, Medium
Located in New York, NY
Grinding stone wheel on metal stand. Pink/gray stone with decorative carvings. Simple but
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20th Century Indian Decorative Objects

Two piece 19th Century Grinding Stone/Matate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 19th c. "piedra de moler" - grinding stone with beautiful patina. Was used to grind corn
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Grinding Stone Wheels on Stands, Small
Located in New York, NY
Grinding Stone Wheels on stands. Pink/Gray stone with decorative carvings. Sizes vary. These are
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20th Century Indian Decorative Objects

Central American Grain Grinding Stone Mortar
Located in Atlanta, GA
A central American stone mortar, grain grinder. This ground stone tool was used to process grain
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Antique 19th Century Central American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

18th Century Swedish Stone Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century grinding stone for pigments on a later 19th century stand. Circa 1860.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Tables

Materials

Stone

18th Century Swedish Stone Table
18th Century Swedish Stone Table
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 13.78 in
Large Scale Antique Stone Matate, Grinder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century Guatemalan stone matate, or piedra de moler - grinding stone. Carved from one
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Millstone Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A grinding stone from a mill with a custom made base.
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Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Millstone Table
Millstone Table
H 18 in Dm 25 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
calligraphers usually knew right away, though. nk stick, grinding stone and bamboo brushes A yatate
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Carved Stone Grinder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c.beautiful stone matate - grinder stone, used in grinding corn
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Stone Sinks

Materials

Stone

19th Century Carved Stone Grinder
19th Century Carved Stone Grinder
H 9 in W 39 in D 27 in
Two Millstones on Iron Bases
Located in East Hampton, NY
Two slightly different grinding stones on iron bases. Left: 16.5" W x 4.75" D x 20.5
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Antique 19th Century Mounted Objects

Two Millstones on Iron Bases
Two Millstones on Iron Bases
H 20.5 in W 16.5 in D 4.75 in
Antique Stone Grinding Wheel
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Very old stone grinding wheel that still has its iron handle. A great garden piece.
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Antique 19th Century British Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Iron

Primitive Hardwood Round Table From Central Yucatan, Mexico, Mid 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
heavy machetes and perfected by way of sharp grinding stones. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and bears its
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Country Lowboys

Materials

Hardwood

Grinding Wheel Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stone grinding wheel top supported by iron legs.
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20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

Grinding Wheel Table
Grinding Wheel Table
H 30 in Dm 35.5 in
Antique stone grinding wheel with pedestal 19th century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very unique antique stone grinding wheel with pedestal from the 19th century. Ready to be used.
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Antique 1850s Belgian Architectural Elements

Materials

Sandstone, Iron

Custom Single Table Lamp from a 19th Century Grinding Millstone
Located in Atlanta, GA
more towards the neck, and grinding ridges vertical. The lamp has a beautifully-weathered surface
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Antique 19th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Felix Muhrhofer Contemporary Terrazzo Table Duke Maria
By Felix Muhrhofer
Located in Wolfurt, AT
grinding stones to experimentally develop new methods of form and shape finding with this knowledge. In
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2010s Austrian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Felix Muhrhofer Contemporary Terrazzo Table with Corroded Steel Construction
By Felix Muhrhofer
Located in Wolfurt, AT
, soldering, woodturning, casting and grinding stones to experimentally develop new methods of form and shape
Category

2010s Austrian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Felix Muhrhofer Contemporary Terrazzo Table with Corroded Steel Construction
By Felix Muhrhofer
Located in Wolfurt, AT
, soldering, woodturning, casting and grinding stones to experimentally develop new methods of form and shape
Category

2010s Austrian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Felix Muhrhofer Contemporary Terrazzo Table with Corroded Steel Construction
By Felix Muhrhofer
Located in Wolfurt, AT
, woodturning, casting and grinding stones to experimentally develop new methods of form and shape finding with
Category

2010s Austrian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Felix Muhrhofer Contemporary Terrazzo Table with Corroded Steel Construction
By Felix Muhrhofer
Located in Wolfurt, AT
, woodturning, casting and grinding stones to experimentally develop new methods of form and shape finding with
Category

2010s Austrian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Round Stone Disk on Metal Stand
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique stone grinding disk from Timor. Set on a minimalist metal stand for display. Circa 20th
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20th Century Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

Huge Antique Hand carved Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oil pressing tool and device
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Antique Pair Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stones, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
square hole date to the 19th century. These were likely mill stones for grinding devices or grains
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Adolf Loos Wine Bottle, after 1931
By Adolf Loos
Located in Sofia, BG
into the carafe Floor and stopper decorated with stone grinding.
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass

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Grinding Stone For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the grinding stone you’re looking for. Frequently made of stone, metal and iron, every grinding stone was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer grinding stone, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each grinding stone bearing Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Grinding Stone?

A grinding stone can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,000, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $4,775.