Why are dough bowls called dough bowls?

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?

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?

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?

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.

Primitive Dough Bowl

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Antique hand-carved primitive dough bowl / serving bowl

$468

H 2.56 in W 15.95 in D 18.51 in

Antique hand-carved primitive dough bowl / serving bowl

Located in Kvidinge, SE

This stunning, hand-carved wooden basin is a masterclass in primitive utility. Carved from a single

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Antique 18th Century Folk Art Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Early 19Thc Wooden Carved Dough Bowl

$875

H 3.5 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in

Early 19Thc Wooden Carved Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Hand carved dough bowl from New England in great condition.The patina is amazing condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Primitive Antique Dough Bowl

$625

H 3.5 in W 23 in D 13.5 in

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

Antique Primitive Pennsylvania Paint Decorated Dough Bowl 18”

$895

H 4.25 in W 18 in D 10.625 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

19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl

$360

H 7.09 in W 36.42 in D 14.18 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

Primitive Antique Oak Farmhouse Dough Bowl Bin Trough Trencher Treenware 53"

$525Sale Price|30% Off

H 8 in W 53 in D 18 in

Primitive Antique Oak Farmhouse Dough Bowl Bin Trough Trencher Treenware 53"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique oak rustic treen dough bowl / trencher. Rectangular in form with pointed sides and a

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Early 20th Century Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Oak

Antique Primitive Turned Maple Wood Farmhouse Dough Mixing Bowl Treen 15"

$192Sale Price|30% Off

H 4 in W 14 in D 15 in

Antique Primitive Turned Maple Wood Farmhouse Dough Mixing Bowl Treen 15"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique folk art country farmhouse dough mixing or centerpiece fruit bowl. Made of turned maple

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Maple

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

$460

H 4.22 in W 21.46 in D 21.07 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 Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, large hand-carved dough bowl, primitive

$638

H 7.41 in W 26.58 in D 27.17 in

antique Japanese wabi sabi Konebachi, large hand-carved dough bowl, primitive

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 Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl Primitive Rustic Trough with Early Stitch

$368

H 6 in W 6.5 in D 12.5 in

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl Primitive Rustic Trough with Early Stitch

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exceptional antique hand-carved wooden dough bowl is a striking embodiment of early rural

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Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

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

$970

H 7.25 in W 37.75 in D 13.75 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 19th C. Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl with Stitch Repairs

$345

H 6 in W 5.5 in D 12 in

Antique 19th C. Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Dough Bowl with Stitch Repairs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exceptional antique primitive wooden dough bowl is a true relic of early American

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Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Hungarian Dough Bowl – Hand-Carved Bowl, Early 1900s

$600

H 6.7 in W 35.44 in D 15.36 in

Large Antique Hungarian Dough Bowl – Hand-Carved Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in BRIGHTON, AU

This large antique Hungarian dough bowl, is a striking example of early 20th-century rural

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Antique Early 18th Century Hungarian Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Monumental Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

$1,516Sale Price|20% Off

H 11 in W 34 in D 19 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

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

$875

H 6.5 in W 30.25 in D 15.75 in

19th Century French Elm Dough Bowl with Hand-Carved Handle

Located in Dallas, TX

primitive appeal. Today this antique dough bowl works beautifully as a decorative centerpiece on a farmhouse

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Decorative Bowls

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Elm

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Vintage Tuscan Primitive Wood Dough Bowl

Unavailable

H 7 in Dm 23 in

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

Elongated Oval Wood Dough Bowl

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H 6.75 in W 29.25 in D 18.25 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

Materials

Wood

Early 19thc New England Dough Bowl

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H 3 in W 26 in D 15 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

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

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H 30 in W 52 in D 19 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

EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED DOUGH BOWL

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H 4 in W 19 in D 12 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

Large Hand-Carved Dough Bowl with Handles

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H 14 in W 34 in D 26 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

Early 19thc Large Dough Bowl From New England

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H 6 in W 19 in D 11 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 New England Hand Carved Dough Bowl

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H 5 in W 25 in D 9 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

Large Early 19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl w/ Handles

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H 8.5 in W 27 in D 18 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

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

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H 5 in W 21 in D 13 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

Large 19thc Original Red Painted Signed New England Dough Bowl

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H 6 in W 28 in D 14.5 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

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

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H 8 in Dm 18 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

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

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H 5 in W 20 in D 12 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

Large Primitive Hand Carved Wood Dough Bowl

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H 6.5 in W 26 in D 14.5 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

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Primitive Hewn Pine Farmhouse Trencher Dough Bowl

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H 5.75 in W 15.25 in D 36.75 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

Massive Large Round African Primitive Hand Hewn Wood Dough Bowl

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H 4.5 in Dm 20 in

Massive Large Round African Primitive Hand Hewn Wood Dough Bowl

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, 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

Antique Primitive Oak Farmhouse Dough Bowl Trough Trencher Treen 25"

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H 4.5 in W 24.5 in D 13 in

Antique Primitive Oak Farmhouse Dough Bowl Trough Trencher Treen 25"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique hand hewn wooden dough bowl - rounded rectangular form with two flat handles at the ends

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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Decorative Bowls

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Oak

Antique French Wood Dough Bowl, circa 1900s

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H 7 in W 40 in D 21 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

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

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H 4 in W 3 in D 3 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

Antique Primitive Americana Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl, circa 1840

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H 9.5 in W 35 in D 14.5 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 Hand-Curved Dough Bowl

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H 7.49 in W 41.74 in D 15.75 in

Antique Hand-Curved Dough Bowl

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique hand-curved dough bowl.

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Early 20th Century Primitives

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Wood

Early Hand-Carved Monumental Dough Bowl

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H 30 in W 16 in D 5.5 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

American 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

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H 5 in W 15 in D 10 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

Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

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H 7 in W 30 in D 16 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

19thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl from New England

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H 4 in W 14 in D 10 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

Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand

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H 29 in W 47 in D 17.5 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

19th Century Hand Carved Dough Bowl with Seven Wood Spoons

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H 7 in W 38 in D 15 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

Antique Dough Bowl

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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

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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 Centerpieces

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Wood

Antique Primitive Turned Maple Wood Farmhouse Dough Mixing Bowl 18"

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H 5.25 in W 16.5 in D 17.75 in

Antique Primitive Turned Maple Wood Farmhouse Dough Mixing Bowl 18"

Located in Dayton, OH

Large antique folk art country farmhouse dough mixing or centerpiece fruit bowl. Made of turned

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Maple

Antique Dough Bowl

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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

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Wood

Antique Dough Bowl

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H 5.5 in W 41 in D 13 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

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Wood

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

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H 4.26 in W 20.28 in D 18.9 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

19th Century American Dough Bowl

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H 7 in W 31 in D 20.5 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

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl

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H 4.75 in W 34 in D 2.25 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

18th Century Large French Carved Wood Dough Bowl or Trough

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H 10 in W 62 in D 26 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

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl Bread Trencher With Divided Sections

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H 8.5 in W 60 in D 2.75 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 primitive dough bowl, French

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H 5 in W 11 in D 20.5 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

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Wood

Large Antique Wood Dough Bowl

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H 6.25 in W 46.5 in D 17 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

Primitive American Dough Bowl with Original Red Wash

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H 5 in W 30 in D 11.5 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

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19Thc Original Blue Painted Dough Bowl From New England

$1,836Sale Price|20% Off

H 4 in W 18 in D 10 in

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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Wood

19Thc Original Red Painted Dough Bowl

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 4 in W 18 in D 10 in

19Thc Original Red Painted Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original Red painted dough bowl or trencher is in fine condition.This early trencher bowl was found in New England.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls

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Wood

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Primitive Dough Bowl For Sale on 1stDibs

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.