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Low Trough

French Limestone Low-line Trough
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Limestone Low-line Trough from the 18th century adds historic charm to any space. Use
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Antique 18th Century Stone Sinks

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Limestone

French Low-Line Limestone Trough
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite French low-line limestone trough is a 17th century masterpiece. Handcrafted from
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Antique Early 17th Century Planters and Jardinieres

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Limestone

French Low-Line Limestone Trough
French Low-Line Limestone Trough
H 9 in W 62.5 in D 33 in
Willy Guhl Pair of Troughs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
, uncompromising form and structure with an emphasis on functionality. This charming set of low planters are as
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Composition

Willy Guhl Pair of Troughs
Willy Guhl Pair of Troughs
H 8.5 in W 47 in D 8 in
15th Century Burgundian Low-Relief Depicting Scenes of the Nativity
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
that have accompanied Mary and Joseph from Bethlehem are depicted behind a trough. On the thatch roof
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Rectangular Concrete Willy Guhl Attributed Planters w/ Diamond Pattern
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of low rectangular trough planters attributed to Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Raw and
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Antique Limestone Basin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This low rectangular trough or basin makes a beautiful planter for succulents or lavender! A good
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Stone Sinks

Materials

Limestone

Antique Limestone Basin
Antique Limestone Basin
H 10 in W 18 in D 32 in
Transparent Acrylic Coffee Table with Multi-Purpose Sub-Surface Terrarium
By Vedat Ulgen, Thislexik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design project. We personally like to use the piece's trough to grow moss, herbs, or low-hanging flowers
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Acrylic

Atlas Coffee Table by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
with a map, showcasing irregular edges and an imperfect surface. It is a three legged low table with
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2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Jules Wabbes Rare Single Bed in Elm with Metal Details
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
footboard are attached to the low edge frame, which makes it easy to get in and out the bed. However, the
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

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Wabi Sabi Rustic Drinking Trough, France, 1950s
Wabi Sabi Rustic Drinking Trough, France, 1950s
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Located in Udenhout, NL
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H 9.06 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Low Trough For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic low trough available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, limestone and wood, every low trough was constructed with great care. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage low trough you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer low trough, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right low trough, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made low trough has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Willy Guhl, Jules Wabbes and Thislexik are consistently popular.

How Much is a Low Trough?

A low trough can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,153, while the lowest priced sells for $1,150 and the highest can go for as much as $132,728.