What were antique wooden bowls used for?

Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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Wooden Bread Bowl For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wooden bread bowl available at 1stDibs. Each wooden bread bowl for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and beads. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage wooden bread bowl you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wooden bread bowl — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right wooden bread bowl, those designed in Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wooden bread bowl over the years, but those crafted by Aleksandar Ugresic and SoShiro are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wooden Bread Bowl?

Prices for a wooden bread bowl start at $650 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $960.

Questions About Wooden Bread Bowl

What were antique wooden bowls used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.