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Neolithic Grinding Stone from Denmark, circa 3900 – 1700 BCE
Neolithic Grinding Stone from Denmark, circa 3900 – 1700 BCE

Neolithic Grinding Stone from Denmark, circa 3900 – 1700 BCE

Located in Kastrup, DK

Grinding stone used for sharpening and polishing flint tools during the Stone Age. The surface is

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Danish Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Metlapil - Volcanic stone carved sculpture
Metlapil - Volcanic stone carved sculpture

Metlapil - Volcanic stone carved sculpture

By La muerte tiene permiso

Located in London, GB

the metates or grinding stones—tools found across almost every culture since the dawn of humanity

Category

2010s Mexican Pre-Columbian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Rueda - Volcanic stone carved sculpture
Rueda - Volcanic stone carved sculpture

Rueda - Volcanic stone carved sculpture

By La muerte tiene permiso

Located in London, GB

metates or grinding stones—tools found across almost every culture since the dawn of humanity—these pieces

Category

2010s Mexican Pre-Columbian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Windmill Wood Architectural Model
Windmill Wood Architectural Model

Windmill Wood Architectural Model

$892Sale Price|50% Off

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Architectural Models

Materials

Softwood

Circa 1860 Granite Mill Stone or Trough Sink from Normandy, France
Circa 1860 Granite Mill Stone or Trough Sink from Normandy, France

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

Category

Antique 1860s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone, Granite

Large Antique Vintage Granite 30" Millstones or Grindstones 12" Thick
Large Antique Vintage Granite 30" Millstones or Grindstones 12" Thick

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Granite

Puddingstone Mill from Roman France
Puddingstone Mill from Roman France

Puddingstone Mill from Roman France

Located in London, GB

Carved from a mosaic-like rock, this striking sculpture is the lower grinding stone from a Gallo

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Classical Roman Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

A Neolitic Grinding Mill
A Neolitic Grinding Mill

A Neolitic Grinding Mill

Located in Schellebelle, BE

An exceptional Neolithic Stone grinding mill from Morocco, amazingly intact, very powerfull and

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Garniture

Materials

Sandstone

1920s Professional Vintage Barista Coffee Grinder Mill On Original Cabinet.
1920s Professional Vintage Barista Coffee Grinder Mill On Original Cabinet.

1920s Professional Vintage Barista Coffee Grinder Mill On Original Cabinet.

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

. The cast iron grinders each have a different steel grinding stone. one for coarse grinding and the

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron, Copper

Castilian millstone in granite and iron sculpture foot
Castilian millstone in granite and iron sculpture foot

Castilian millstone in granite and iron sculpture foot

By Soft Baroque

Located in Valladolid, ES

lower stone is called the hearth, and the upper stone was the flywheel. They were essential for grinding

Category

Antique 1790s Spanish Baroque Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Iron

Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800
Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800

Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

for grinding ink, the stone is ideal today as an elegant way to elevate an object, or left alone as a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

1940s Distressed Molcajete Rustic Mexican Stone Bowl
1940s Distressed Molcajete Rustic Mexican Stone Bowl

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century
Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

19th century or earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oil pressing tool and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century
Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unique antique garden accent This delightful round hand-carved stone in the form of an old "cash

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Aristocratic Large Glass Fruit Bowl in Silver by Vetrerie di Empoli
Aristocratic Large Glass Fruit Bowl in Silver by Vetrerie di Empoli

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Aristocratic Large Glass Fruit Bowl in Gold by Vetrerie di Empoli
Aristocratic Large Glass Fruit Bowl in Gold by Vetrerie di Empoli

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Arisocratic Glass Fruit Bowl by Vetrerie di Empoli

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Aristocratic Glass Fruit Bowl on Bronze Stand by Vetrerie di Empoli

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Arisocratic Glass Oval Fruit Bowl on Bronze Stand by Vetrerie di Empoli
Arisocratic Glass Oval Fruit Bowl on Bronze Stand by Vetrerie di Empoli

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period
Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian
Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Desk Sets

Materials

Composition

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form

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

Category

Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large, Beautifully Mounted Early Grinding Stone
Large, Beautifully Mounted Early Grinding Stone

Large, Beautifully Mounted Early Grinding Stone

Located in Sheffield, MA

Beautiful, elemental granite grinding stone with pleasing patina. Custom mounting was artisan

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Stone Grinding Wheel Garden Art
Stone Grinding Wheel Garden Art

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cast Stone

Handblown Glass Vase
Handblown Glass Vase

Handblown Glass Vase

Unavailable|$1,100

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

Category

2010s French Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Glass Sculpture
Glass Sculpture

Glass Sculpture

Unavailable|$1,250

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Glass Vase
Glass Vase

Glass Vase

Unavailable|$1,250

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Glass

Materials

Glass

Rare 18th Century Mexican Metate y Mano
Rare 18th Century Mexican Metate y Mano

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Mexican More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Stone

Iron Armillary Sphere
Iron Armillary Sphere

Iron Armillary Sphere

Unavailable|$27,500

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Brass, Copper

Grinding Stone from Mexico
Grinding Stone from Mexico

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

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Mexican Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

A Large Swedish Grinding Stone

A Large Swedish Grinding Stone

Located in New York, NY

A Large Grinding Stone on a black metal stand (new).

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Small Grinding Stones on Stands
Small Grinding Stones on Stands

Small Grinding Stones on Stands

Located in New York, NY

A selection of small grinding stones on stands. Sizes vary slightly. Sold separately. Largest

Category

20th Century Indonesian Sculptures

Grinding Stone Wheel on Stand, Medium
Grinding Stone Wheel on Stand, Medium

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

Category

20th Century Indian Decorative Objects

Two piece 19th Century Grinding Stone/Matate
Two piece 19th Century Grinding Stone/Matate

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Grinding Stone Wheels on Stands, Small
Grinding Stone Wheels on Stands, Small

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

Category

20th Century Indian Decorative Objects

Central American Grain Grinding Stone Mortar
Central American Grain Grinding Stone Mortar

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Central American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Massive 18th Century Limestone Grinding Stone on Custom Steel Mount
Massive 18th Century Limestone Grinding Stone on Custom Steel Mount

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

Category

Antique 18th Century French Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

18th Century Swedish Stone Table
18th Century Swedish Stone Table

18th Century Swedish Stone Table

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

18th Century grinding stone for pigments on a later 19th century stand. Circa 1860.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Tables

Materials

Stone

Large Scale Antique Stone Matate, Grinder
Large Scale Antique Stone Matate, Grinder

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

Category

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Millstone Table
Millstone Table

Millstone Table

Sold|$3,500

Millstone Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A grinding stone from a mill with a custom made base.

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Millstone Mounted Sculpture
Late 19th Century Millstone Mounted Sculpture

Late 19th Century Millstone Mounted Sculpture

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This late 19th century mill or grinding stone mounted sculpture features a beautiful aged patina

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Steel

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Carved Stone Grinder
19th Century Carved Stone Grinder

19th Century Carved Stone Grinder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c.beautiful stone matate - grinder stone, used in grinding corn

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Stone Sinks

Materials

Stone

Two Millstones on Iron Bases
Two Millstones on Iron Bases

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Mounted Objects

Antique Stone Grinding Wheel
Antique Stone Grinding Wheel

Antique Stone Grinding Wheel

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Very old stone grinding wheel that still has its iron handle. A great garden piece.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Iron

Primitive Hardwood Round Table From Central Yucatan, Mexico, Mid 20th Century
Primitive Hardwood Round Table From Central Yucatan, Mexico, Mid 20th Century

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Country Lowboys

Materials

Hardwood

Grinding Wheel Table
Grinding Wheel Table

Grinding Wheel Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stone grinding wheel top supported by iron legs.

Category

20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Stone, Metal

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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.