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Primitive Antique Dough Bowl
Located in Bradenton, FL
A primitive style rectangular antique dough bowl or trencher bowl. Since colonial times these
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Primitive Antique Dough Bowl
Primitive Antique Dough Bowl

Primitive Antique Dough Bowl

H 3.5 in W 23 in D 13.5 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
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Wood, Paint

Antique Primitive Pennsylvania Paint Decorated Dough Bowl 18”
Antique Primitive Pennsylvania Paint Decorated Dough Bowl 18”

Antique Primitive Pennsylvania Paint Decorated Dough Bowl 18”

H 4.25 in W 18 in D 10.625 in
19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A large primitive hand carved wooden dough bowl with recessed grips. Carved in one piece from a
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Antique 19th Century European Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Poplar

19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl
19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl

19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl

H 7.09 in W 36.42 in D 14.18 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
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Wood

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

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

H 7.25 in W 37.75 in D 13.75 in
19th Century American Dough Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful large 19th century American carved wood dough bowl with a wonderful shape, and an old
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Wood

19th Century American Dough Bowl
19th Century American Dough Bowl

19th Century American Dough Bowl

H 7 in W 31 in D 20.5 in
Monumental Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand-carved and original grungy undisturbed surface large dough bowl is in good condition with
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Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive More Folk Art

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Wood

Monumental Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl
Monumental Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

Monumental Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

H 11 in W 34 in D 19 in

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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
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20th Century Italian Rustic Primitives

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tuscan Primitive Wood Dough Bowl
Vintage Tuscan Primitive Wood Dough Bowl

Vintage Tuscan Primitive Wood Dough Bowl

H 7 in Dm 23 in
Elongated Oval Wood Dough Bowl
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique elongated oval wood bowl is hand-carved and is made of a light-weight wood. The hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Rustic Primitives

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Wood

Elongated Oval Wood Dough Bowl
Elongated Oval Wood Dough Bowl

Elongated Oval Wood Dough Bowl

H 6.75 in W 29.25 in D 18.25 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
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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

Materials

Pine

Early 19thc New England Dough Bowl
Early 19thc New England Dough Bowl

Early 19thc New England Dough Bowl

H 3 in W 26 in D 15 in
Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Located in Baltimore, MD
Used for kneading dough for multi-family baking or perhaps for washing the baby, this huge
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Primitives

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Oak, Pine

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

H 30 in W 52 in D 19 in
EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED DOUGH BOWL
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL 19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED DOUGH BOWL FROM PENNSYLVANIA IN GREAT CONDITION AND
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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED DOUGH BOWL
EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED DOUGH BOWL

EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED DOUGH BOWL

H 4 in W 19 in D 12 in
Large Hand-Carved Dough Bowl with Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century hand-carved dough bowl or trencher with early old small old repairs. The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Adirondack Primitives

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Wood

Large Hand-Carved Dough Bowl with Handles
Large Hand-Carved Dough Bowl with Handles

Large Hand-Carved Dough Bowl with Handles

H 14 in W 34 in D 26 in
Early 19thc Large Dough Bowl From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic form and condition dough bowl from New England.This wonderful worn and super patina bowl
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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

Materials

Pine

Early 19thc Large Dough Bowl From New England
Early 19thc Large Dough Bowl From New England

Early 19thc Large Dough Bowl From New England

H 6 in W 19 in D 11 in
Early 19thc New England Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing 19thc hand made & carved dough bowl or trencher from New England with the original hole
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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

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Pine

Early 19thc New England Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Early 19thc New England Hand Carved Dough Bowl

Early 19thc New England Hand Carved Dough Bowl

H 5 in W 25 in D 9 in
Large Early 19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl w/ Handles
By New England Glass Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing early hand carved dough bowl with handles and fantastic patina. This bowl is in wonderful
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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

Large Early 19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl w/ Handles
Large Early 19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl w/ Handles

Large Early 19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl w/ Handles

H 8.5 in W 27 in D 18 in
Fantastic 19thc Double Handled Hand Carved N .E. Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Double handled New England hand carved dough bowl.This wonderful original old surface wood
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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

Fantastic 19thc Double Handled Hand Carved N .E. Dough Bowl
Fantastic 19thc Double Handled Hand Carved N .E. Dough Bowl

Fantastic 19thc Double Handled Hand Carved N .E. Dough Bowl

H 5 in W 21 in D 13 in
Large 19thc Original Red Painted Signed New England Dough Bowl
By New England Glass Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic undisturbed surface large red 19thc dough bowl or trencher signed NSS - Ekeberg and was
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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

Large 19thc Original Red Painted Signed New England Dough Bowl
Large 19thc Original Red Painted Signed New England Dough Bowl

Large 19thc Original Red Painted Signed New England Dough Bowl

H 6 in W 28 in D 14.5 in
18th Century Original Painted Dough Bowl with Masher from N.E.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center shape.Wonderful early primitive butter or dough bowl from New England.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Primitives

18th Century Original Painted Dough Bowl with Masher from N.E.
18th Century Original Painted Dough Bowl with Masher from N.E.

18th Century Original Painted Dough Bowl with Masher from N.E.

H 8 in Dm 18 in
19th Century Original Red Painted Trencher or Dough Bowl From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful original red painted wood trencher or dough bowl is in great as found condition with
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20th Century American Primitives

19th Century Original Red Painted Trencher or Dough Bowl From New England
19th Century Original Red Painted Trencher or Dough Bowl From New England

19th Century Original Red Painted Trencher or Dough Bowl From New England

H 5 in W 20 in D 12 in
Large Primitive Hand Carved Wood Dough Bowl
Located in West Hartford, CT
Handcrafted large wooden dough bowl hand carved from one piece of wood. Has a beautiful patina only
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Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Large Primitive Hand Carved Wood Dough Bowl
Large Primitive Hand Carved Wood Dough Bowl

Large Primitive Hand Carved Wood Dough Bowl

H 6.5 in W 26 in D 14.5 in
Antique 19th Century Primitive Hewn Pine Farmhouse Trencher Dough Bowl
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive hand hewn pine dough bowl or trencher.  
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Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Bowls

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Pine

Antique 19th Century Primitive Hewn Pine Farmhouse Trencher Dough Bowl
Antique 19th Century Primitive Hewn Pine Farmhouse Trencher Dough Bowl

Antique 19th Century Primitive Hewn Pine Farmhouse Trencher Dough Bowl

H 5.75 in W 15.25 in D 36.75 in
Massive Large Round African Primitive Hand Hewn Wood Dough Bowl
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Massive vintage primitive bowl hand hewn large round wood dough bowl. This hand carved wood bowl
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Late 20th Century Algerian Tribal Decorative Bowls

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Hardwood

Massive Large Round African Primitive Hand Hewn Wood Dough Bowl
Massive Large Round African Primitive Hand Hewn Wood Dough Bowl

Massive Large Round African Primitive Hand Hewn Wood Dough Bowl

H 4.5 in Dm 20 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
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Antique Early 1900s French Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Antique French Wood Dough Bowl, circa 1900s
Antique French Wood Dough Bowl, circa 1900s

Antique French Wood Dough Bowl, circa 1900s

H 7 in W 40 in D 21 in
Collection of 23 Hand Painted Stone Apples and Pears in Primitive Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
primitive wooden dough bowl that measures 24" width at the handles and 17" wide at the edge without handles.  
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Bowls

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Alabaster

Collection of 23 Hand Painted Stone Apples and Pears in Primitive Dough Bowl
Collection of 23 Hand Painted Stone Apples and Pears in Primitive Dough Bowl

Collection of 23 Hand Painted Stone Apples and Pears in Primitive Dough Bowl

H 4 in W 3 in D 3 in
Antique Primitive Americana Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Primitive Americana dough bin offers hand carved wood bowl with double handles, circa
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Primitives

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Wood

Antique Primitive Americana Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl, circa 1840
Antique Primitive Americana Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl, circa 1840

Antique Primitive Americana Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl, circa 1840

H 9.5 in W 35 in D 14.5 in
Antique Hand-Curved Dough Bowl
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Antique hand-curved dough bowl.
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Early 20th Century Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Curved Dough Bowl
Antique Hand-Curved Dough Bowl

Antique Hand-Curved Dough Bowl

H 7.49 in W 41.74 in D 15.75 in
Early Hand-Carved Monumental Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monumental hand-carved very early 19th century dough bowl has a wonderful worn patina and nice
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Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Primitives

Materials

Pine

Early Hand-Carved Monumental Dough Bowl
Early Hand-Carved Monumental Dough Bowl

Early Hand-Carved Monumental Dough Bowl

H 30 in W 16 in D 5.5 in
American 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand-carved dough bowl was found in New England and has a natural worn patina. The undisturbed
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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Primitives

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Wood

American 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl
American 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

American 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

H 5 in W 15 in D 10 in
Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hairline crack in base. Great filled with stone or real fruit. This is a large trencher or dough bowl.
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Antique Early 19th Century Canadian Adirondack Primitives

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Wood

Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl
Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

H 7 in W 30 in D 16 in
19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved dough bowl has amazing Undisturbed patina and aged burn marks on the interior
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Primitives

Materials

Pine

19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl from New England
19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl from New England

19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl from New England

H 4 in W 14 in D 10 in
Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Located in Baltimore, MD
Used for kneading dough for multi-family baking or perhaps for washing the baby, this large
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Primitives

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Fruitwood, Oak

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

H 29 in W 47 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Hand Carved Dough Bowl with Seven Wood Spoons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century primitive large wooden trencher shows particularly unique form and an outstanding
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Antique 19th Century Primitives

19th Century Hand Carved Dough Bowl with Seven Wood Spoons
19th Century Hand Carved Dough Bowl with Seven Wood Spoons

19th Century Hand Carved Dough Bowl with Seven Wood Spoons

H 7 in W 38 in D 15 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
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Centerpieces

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Wood

Antique Dough Bowl
Antique Dough Bowl

Antique Dough Bowl

H 7.5 in W 28.25 in D 19.25 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
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Centerpieces

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Wood

Antique Dough Bowl
Antique Dough Bowl

Antique Dough Bowl

H 11 in W 30.5 in D 22 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
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Antique Dough Bowl
Antique Dough Bowl

Antique Dough Bowl

H 5 in W 36.25 in D 14.25 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
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Antique Dough Bowl
Antique Dough Bowl

Antique Dough Bowl

H 5.5 in W 41 in D 13 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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

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Wood

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

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

H 4.26 in W 20.28 in D 18.9 in
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Primitive hand carved wooden dough bowl with tab handles. Dimensions: 4 3/4" H x 34" L x 12 1/4" W
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl

H 4.75 in W 34 in D 2.25 in
18th Century Large French Carved Wood Dough Bowl or Trough
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large French carved wood dough bowl or wood trough with four handles. Features a beautiful antique
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Antique 18th Century French Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Wood

18th Century Large French Carved Wood Dough Bowl or Trough
18th Century Large French Carved Wood Dough Bowl or Trough

18th Century Large French Carved Wood Dough Bowl or Trough

H 10 in W 62 in D 26 in
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl Bread Trencher With Divided Sections
Located in Elkhart, IN
of wood) bread trencher or divided dough bowl. This would be ideal for an installation on a large
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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl Bread Trencher With Divided Sections
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl Bread Trencher With Divided Sections

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl Bread Trencher With Divided Sections

H 8.5 in W 60 in D 2.75 in
Antique primitive dough bowl, French
Located in Victoria, CA
to your counters, shelves and tables. Also looks good empty as is. Hand carved primitive details
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Antique Early 19th Century French Primitive Centerpieces

Materials

Wood

Antique primitive dough bowl, French
Antique primitive dough bowl, French

Antique primitive dough bowl, French

H 5 in W 11 in D 20.5 in
Large Antique Wood Dough Bowl
Located in Cambridge, MA
A large antique dough bowl or trencher carved from one piece of wood. Most likely American
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Primitives

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Wood

Large Antique Wood Dough Bowl
Large Antique Wood Dough Bowl

Large Antique Wood Dough Bowl

H 6.25 in W 46.5 in D 17 in
Primitive American Dough Bowl with Original Red Wash
Located in New York, NY
A large, Primitive antique American dough bowl with thick walls and original faded exterior red
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Primitive American Dough Bowl with Original Red Wash
Primitive American Dough Bowl with Original Red Wash

Primitive American Dough Bowl with Original Red Wash

H 5 in W 30 in D 11.5 in

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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

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19Thc Original Blue Painted Dough Bowl From New England
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19Thc Original Blue Painted Dough Bowl From New England

H 4 in W 18 in D 10 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.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls

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Wood

19Thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl From New England
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H 5 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the primitive dough bowl you’re looking for. A primitive dough bowl — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect primitive dough bowl — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A primitive dough bowl is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made primitive dough bowl over the years, but those crafted by New England Glass Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Primitive Dough Bowl?

Prices for a primitive dough bowl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $260 and can go as high as $2,080, while the average can fetch as much as $673.
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  • Why are dough bowls called dough bowls?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    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?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.