Marble Mortar Pestle
19th Century Grey-Brown Italian Oversized Marble Mortar & Pestle, Antique Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 19th Century, a set of an oversized mortar made of hand crafted white marble with a wooden
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Antiquities
Materials
Marble
$4,800
H 45.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Italian Carrara Marble Mortar and Beechwood Pestle, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian Carrara marble mortar and beechwood pestle, 1960s
Found in a country house in inland Sicily
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Handmade Small Black Marquina Marble Mortar and Pestle
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Small black Marquina marble mortar and pestle.
Size of the mortar: diameter 12 cm x height 9
Category
2010s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Marble
1850s Antique Marble Mortar with Turned Wooden Pestle
Located in Marbella, ES
Traditional mortar and pestle carved from a single piece of white marble with natural veining and
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Giant Mortar and Pestle Set Black Marble Polished Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Italian deep black polished marble giant mortar bowl and pestle.
Mortar and pestle set has been
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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Vintage Marble Mortar and Pestle, Mid Century Design Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This vintage marble mortar and pestle, crafted from white stone with a structured design, is a
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Asian Art, Objects and Furn...
Materials
Marble
Handmade Satin White Carrara Marble Mortar with Pestle in Wood
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Satin white Carrara marble mortar with pestle in wood.
The product can not be washed in
Category
2010s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Marble
Antique French Country Primitive Carved Marble Mortar and Pestle on Wood Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique French Country Primitive Carved Marble Mortar and Pestle on Solid Wood Primitive Base with 3 Large
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble
$6,500
H 32 in W 19 in D 19 in
Richard Hirsch White Marble Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture, 2006 - 2010
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch’s white marble mortar and glass pestle was made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$35,000 / set
H 36 in Dm 18 in
Richard Hirsch Black Marble Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture, 2006 - 2010
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch’s Black Marble Mortar and Glass Pestle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculp...
Materials
Marble
$35,000 / set
H 26 in Dm 18 in
Rosso Etrusco Flure Mortar and Pestle by Tino Seubert
Located in Geneve, CH
Rosso Etrusco Flure Mortar and Pestle by Tino Seubert
Dimensions: W 10 x D 12.6 x H 32 cm
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Black Marble Mortar Graved Gp 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th-century black marble mortar with its pestle.
The beautiful marble has a superb patina
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Handmade Small White Carrara Marble Mortar and Pestle
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Small white Carrara marble mortar and pestle.
Size of the mortar: diameter 12 cm x height 9
Category
2010s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Marble
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Antique English Marble Mortar & Pestle
Located in South Coast, CA
Large antique English Marble Mortar with wood pestle
Category
Antique 19th Century British Jars
Materials
Marble
Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Birmingham, AL
Marble mortar and pestle.
Category
Early 20th Century English Country More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Marble
20th Century nest of marble mortars & pestle, India
Located in London, GB
marble mortars are still in good working condition with their original pestle. A decorative and
Category
20th Century Indian Jars
Materials
Marble
Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic modern-in-spirit faceted marble mortar with a marble pestle, large enough to crush even the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tableware
Materials
Marble
Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic marble mortar with a marble pestle, big enough to crush even the largest of spices, but
Category
20th Century American Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic marble mortar with a marble pestle, big enough to crush even the largest of spices, but
Category
20th Century American Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
Forest Green Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
collection of four marble objects is a testament to functionality and timeless quality.
The marble mortar
Category
2010s European Centerpieces
Materials
Marble
Mortar with Pestle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Use us crush herbs or as a decorative accessory.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Circa 1800 French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
This very old carved marble mortar and wooden pestle dates to circa 1800 and originally came from
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
During antiquity, mortars and pestles were used to grind up herbs for cooking or by pharmacists to
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Marble
French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully worn and patinated marble mortar with a pouring funnel on one corner, length of pestle
Category
Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Marble
French White Marble Mortar and Pestle, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
French White Marble Mortar and Pestle, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This small marble mortar and wooden pestle is from France and dates to the 19th century. It is made
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Bayeux
This small marble mortar and pestle with ceramic is from France and dates to the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th Century Country House Marble Pestle & Mortar Kitchen Decoration
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 19th century marble pestle and mortar. c.1880
Time worn patina to the marble
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Large 19th Century Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France
Located in Dallas, TX
During antiquity, mortars and pestles were used to grind up herbs for cooking or by pharmacists to
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Marble
Large Gray Marble Mortar and Pestle from France, 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
Small 18th Century French White Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the
Category
Antique 18th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
19th Century Spanish Hand Carved Inscribed Marble Mortar w/ Wooden Pestle
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 19th century Spanish hand carved inscribed marble stone mortar with wooden pestle.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble
H 6.11 in W 12.21 in D 10.44 in
Large Late 19th Century French Black Marble Mortar and Beechwood Pestle
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large black marble mortar from the nineteenth century is made from a single block of marble
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Deep Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
construct a mortar and pestle is almost always a hard substance, such as marble or stone, which could stand
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
18th Century Spanish White Marble Mortar and Pestle with Moss Patina
Located in Round Top, TX
These were used in cooking for pressing herbs and spices as well in the art world for crushing pigment to paint. This is a nice medium side one at 13 W x 11.25 D x 6 T.
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Large Antique Gray Marble Mortar with Pestle from France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
Small Early 18th Century White Marble Mortar with Pestle from France
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
Set of 2 Carrara Marble Mortars and Their Pestles, French Work, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 2 Carrara mortars and their pestles are made of carved marble. This is a French work
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Antique 1780s French Romantic Urns
Materials
Marble
H 4.93 in W 10.04 in D 10.04 in
French 18th-19th Century Apothecary Mortar in Black Marble with its Metal Pestle
Located in London, GB
Exceptional and rare, early 19th-century large black marble apothecary mortar with ears and spout
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rustic Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Granite, Marble
H 12.01 in Dm 20.08 in
Small White Marble Mortar and Pestle
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Small white Carrara marble mortar and pestle.
Size of the mortar: diameter 12 cm x height 9
Category
2010s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Marble
Antique Italian Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian marble mortar and pestle, the mortar measures 6-inches in diameter x 4-inches high
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Musical Instruments
Materials
Marble
White Marble Mortar with Pestle in Wood
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
White Carrara marble mortar with pestle in wood.
The product can not be washed in dishwasher but
Category
2010s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Marble
Onyx Marble Mortar and Pestle, Small
Located in New York, NY
An onyx marble mortar and pestle, circa mid to late-20th century. A great kitchen or bar accessory
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Barware
Materials
Onyx
White Marble Mortar with Pestle in Wood
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
White Carrara marble mortar with pestle in wood.
Each piece is in a way unique (every marble block
Category
2010s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Marble
Marble Mortar with its Pestle, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This mortar is made of white marble and has its wooden pestle. This is a French work, from 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century French Greco Roman Urns
Materials
Marble
White Marble Mortar with Pestle, French, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This mortar is made of white marble with a wooden pestle. This is a French work made in 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century French Empire Urns
Materials
Marble
French Mortar and Pestle
Located in New York, NY
A substantial French stone mortar and pestle set, circa late-20th century, France. Mortar is a
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Barware
Materials
Stone, Marble
Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Although the first mortars and pestles date back to Stone Age cooking, during more recent centuries
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Marble
Mortar and Pestle in Dark Green and Black Marble
Located in New York, NY
A dark green with traces of black marble mortar and pestle, circa mid to late-20th century. A great
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Barware
Materials
Marble
Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This small marble mortar and wooden pestle is from France and dates to the 19th century. It is made
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
18th Century Spanish Early Marble Mortar and Wooden Pestle
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a wonderful color of marble from the Tarragona region of Spain. The pestle has a great aged
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Handmade Satin White Carrara Marble Mortar with Pestle in Wood
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Satin white Carrara marble mortar with pestle in wood.
The product can not be washed in
Category
2010s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Marble
Handmade Satin White Carrara Marble Mortar with Pestle in Wood
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Satin white Carrara marble mortar with pestle in wood.
The product can not be washed in dishwasher
Category
2010s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Marble
Large French Mortar and Pestle
Located in Houston, TX
This is a generous size marble composition mortar and pestle from France. The pestle has a wood
Category
Early 20th Century French Serving Bowls
Materials
Composition
19th Century French White Marble Round Mortar with Wooden Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
Grind spices in your kitchen with this beautifully carved, antique white marble mortar from France
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
19th Century, French Carved Marble Apothecary Mortar with Walnut Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
This fabulous, antique marble mortar from France, circa 1850, makes an interesting statement piece
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Antique Granite Marble Wood Mortar & Pestle Bowl Apothecary Thomas Maddock Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique granite marble & wood mortar & pestle bowlApothecary attributed to Thomas Maddock & Sons
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Primitive Decorative Bowls
Materials
Granite, Marble
19th Century French Black Marble Mortar with Wood and Porcelain Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
Grind spices in your kitchen with this beautifully carved, antique black marble mortar from France
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Carved Grey Marble Mortar with Original Wooden Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
Grind spices in your kitchen with this beautifully carved, antique gray marble mortar. Crafted in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Very Large 19th Century French Carrara Marble Mortar and Alder Wood Pestle
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large marble mortar from the nineteenth century is made from a single block of Carrara marble
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Carrara Marble
Petit French Stone Mortar with Wood Pestle
Located in Rümmingen, BW
A petit antique French mortar with a smooth surface and great patina, the perfect accent piece in
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots and Ja...
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Marble
Extra Large Apothecary Porcelain Mortar and Partially Wooden Pestle
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Extra large porcelain mortar with pestle made of porcelain and wood.
A wonderful accent piece in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Marble
Antique Marble Mortar & Pestle
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Mortar & Pestle
Category
Antique 19th Century French Jars
Materials
Marble
Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Wichita, KS
Large marble mortar and pestle with wooden handle.
Category
Vintage 1920s Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Green Marble Pestle and Mortar
Located in London, GB
Of fabulous weight and scale
20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Marble
French Apothecary Marble Mortar with Brass Pestle, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A splendid purple marble apothecary mortar with brass pestle, 1800s. The large, solid marble is a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Apothecary Ceramic Mortar with Pestle, Late 1800s
Located in Austin, TX
A large, glazed ceramic pharmacist's mortar and pestle for apothecary use, circa late 1800s. White
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Marble Mortar
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful antique Marble Mortar with a wooden pestle from the South of France.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Serving Bowls
Materials
Marble
Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Birmingham, AL
Marble mortar and pestle.
Category
Early 20th Century English Country More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Marble
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- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
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1950s Spanish Metal Dog Toy with Ball
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish metal dog toy with ball.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Chinoiserie Pagoda
By Renzo Mongiardino
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie pagoda. Very decorative Italian painted plaster and wood three-tiered pagoda alla Mongiardino emanating from marine inspired grotto base with four masks issuing water in...
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Shell, Wood
Ten-Seat Dining Table in Italian Pietre Dure Inlay Mosaic
Located in Marbella, ES
Handmade ten-seat dining table in Italian pietra dura inlay mosaic, composed of semi precious stones such as blue lapis, turquoise and green malachite.
It is reproduction of a 16t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Tables
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble
Vintage Native American Navajo Area Rug in Ivory, Gray, Brown, Black
Located in Barrington, IL
An exceptional example of Native American craftsmanship, this vintage Navajo rug dates to the late 20th century and features a sophisticated palette of ivory, gray, brown, and black....
Category
Late 20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
An uneven 6 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1900. The large antler...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
Gustavian 19th Century Grey Painted 3 Drawer Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers. This 3 drawer dresser has a charming break front style with the original brass hardware.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Willy Guhl Loop Chairs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Willy Guhl "Loop" chairs with great patina.
Sold as a pair of 2 chairs - 2 sets available
Original Eternit production - Switzerland, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Chairs
Materials
Cement
Early XL Oak Console Draper Table From France, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Early XL Oak Console Draper Table From France, Circa 1950. Large model with a solid oak top and bottom. Iron detail. Great wear and use.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Console Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings.
The exterior ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century French Copper Pan
Located in Round Top, TX
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Category
Antique 18th Century French Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
Willy Guhl Bookcase
By Willy Guhl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Concrete modular bookcase by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Bookcases
Materials
Concrete
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Rustic German Oak & Horn Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic German (19th Century) oak cabinet with horn trim & carved medallions with flip seat bench base and upper section with 2 large stained glass doors and 2 smaller doors.
Category
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Horn, Stained Glass
Handcrafted French Copper and Brass Pot with Custom Made Stand
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A gorgeous lined French copper pan with large solid brass handles sits in a custom crafted and painted stand. Ideal as a small bar or server.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Tables
Materials
Copper
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Marble Mortar Pestle For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic marble mortar pestle available at 1stDibs. A marble mortar pestle — often made from marble, stone and wood — can elevate any home. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage marble mortar pestle you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer marble mortar pestle, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A marble mortar pestle, designed in the mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made marble mortar pestle has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fiammetta V. and Richard A. Hirsch are consistently popular.
How Much is a Marble Mortar Pestle?
Prices for a marble mortar pestle can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $179 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,180.
Questions About Marble Mortar Pestle
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of a mortar and pestle is to grind and mash items. In kitchens, people use them to prepare fresh herbs. Pharmacists and scientists may utilize them to break crystals and other substances into powders. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage mortar and pestle sets.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best mortar and pestle may vary depending upon your individual needs. This ancient kitchen accessory is not only a collector’s item but also a sturdy choice for your grinding needs. Shop a wide range of mortars and pestles on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best kind of mortar and pestle is really a matter of preference. The most suitable option for general use would be one made from a solid stone material such as granite or marble. Shop a range of marble mortars and pestles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Which stone is the best for a mortar and pestle is largely a matter of personal opinion. Both granite and marble can produce durable sets. Some manufacturers also produce them out of stainless steel. You'll find a collection of antique mortar and pestles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether wooden mortar and pestles are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people like the feel of wood or appreciate how a wooden set looks displayed in their kitchen. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mortar and pestle sets.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. Mortar and pestles, which have been used since the Stone Age, are still used today by cooks, herbalists and pharmacists. The mortar is a bowl made of wood, ceramic, stone, or metal, and the pestle is a club-shaped instrument used to scrape, press and grind ingredients into the desired consistency. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern mortar and pestles from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best material for a mortar and pestle is a solid stone, such as granite or marble. The enormous weight of these stone mortars and pestles will break down the materials, and they will be able to withstand years of pounding and grinding before needing to be replaced. Shop a range of antique and vintage mortars and pestles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A marble mortar, with the aid of a pestle, is used for grinding spices, nuts and herbs. The smooth non-porous surface of the mortar means less of your ingredients are lost to cracks and crevices. You’ll find a variety of marble mortar and pestles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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