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.

Antique Wooden Grinder

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18th Century Wooden Boxes

American Primitive Black Folk Art

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19th Century English Folk Art

19th Century Wooden Grinder Vessel Treen

$285

19th Century Wooden Grinder Vessel Treen

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A 19th century English wooden grinder with metal and copper fitings. The upper part opening on a hing and reenforced with copper.

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood

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Old industrial wooden grinder

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H 6.3 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in

Old industrial wooden grinder

Located in Haaltert, BE

Old wooden grinder, originally there was a heavy stone ball circulating in the wooden bowl.

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1850s French Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood

Wooden Coffee Grinder, Italy, circa 1700

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H 14.97 in W 12.6 in D 18.51 in

Wooden Coffee Grinder, Italy, circa 1700

Located in New York, NY

Big walnut coffee grinder, features an amazing patina and all the original metal parts.

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18th Century Italian Antique Wooden Grinder

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Walnut

WOODEN COFFEE GRINDER WITH METAL TOP

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H 9 in W 6 in

WOODEN COFFEE GRINDER WITH METAL TOP

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH C. WOODEN COFFEE GRINDER WITH METAL TOP. SIGNED PEUGEOT FRERES VALENTIGNEY (DOUBS)

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19th Century American Antique Wooden Grinder

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Metal

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Coffee Grinder

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H 13.3 in W 9 in D 7.8 in

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Coffee Grinder

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French Wooden & Metal Coffee Grinder is an evocative piece of culinary history, beautifully blending functionality with antique charm.

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19th Century French Antique Wooden Grinder

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Metal

Set of Large 4 Wooden Rice Grinders From India

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H 22 in Dm 10 in

Set of Large 4 Wooden Rice Grinders From India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of 4 wooden rice grinders from Rajasthan, south East India.

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19th Century Indian Tribal Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood

19TH C. WOODEN COFFEE GRINDER W/IRON, WOOD AND BRASS HANDLE

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H 7 in W 5.5 in

19TH C. WOODEN COFFEE GRINDER W/IRON, WOOD AND BRASS HANDLE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH C. WOODEN COFFEE GRINDER WITH IRON, WOOD AND BRASS HANDLE.

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19th Century American Antique Wooden Grinder

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Iron, Brass

Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey

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H 12 in W 12 in D 7 in

Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey

Located in Savannah, GA

Arranged on a faux bois paper covered wooden platform, a young organ grinder and his monkey entertain a little girl.

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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Wooden Grinder

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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Rustic French Late 19th Century Coffee Grinder with Shaped Top and Treen Handle

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H 9 in W 7 in D 6 in

Rustic French Late 19th Century Coffee Grinder with Shaped Top and Treen Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rustic French wooden coffee grinder from the late 19th century, with shaped top, treen handle and petite drawer.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Wooden Grinder

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Steel

Pair of Wooden Sugar Grinders

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H 36 in Dm 16 in

Pair of Wooden Sugar Grinders

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 20th century wooden African sugar grinders that can be utilized as a pedestal table in a rough-hewn finish.

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Early 20th Century African Industrial Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood

Primitive, 19th Century, Hand-Hewn Wooden Corn Grinder

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H 34 in Dm 26 in

Primitive, 19th Century, Hand-Hewn Wooden Corn Grinder

Located in Madison, WI

Primitive wooden corn grinder with wooden pestle, late 1800s.

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19th Century Mexican Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood

Primitive, Hand-Hewn Wooden Corn Grinder Mortero from Mexico, late 1800s

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H 24 in Dm 25.5 in

Primitive, Hand-Hewn Wooden Corn Grinder Mortero from Mexico, late 1800s

Located in Madison, WI

Primitive wooden corn grinder with wooden pestle, late 1800s.

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19th Century Mexican Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood

Antique Tekhi Wooden Pot from Nepal, Hand-Carved Hardwood, 1900s

$695

H 13 in Dm 6 in

Antique Tekhi Wooden Pot from Nepal, Hand-Carved Hardwood, 1900s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Wooden Pot or Tekhi, from Nepal, 13" Tall, circa 1900s Early 20th century wood pot from Nepal, this particular style of wooden container, pot has a rounded fitted lid, detai...

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Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Antique Wooden Grinder

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Hardwood

Hand Carved Teak Vessel with Lid, Late 19th Century

$430

H 6 in Dm 2.75 in

Hand Carved Teak Vessel with Lid, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A small teak container or vessel, hand-carved off a single piece of teak wood. Indonesia, late 19th Century. Intricately decorated lid with carved concentric circles. 6 inches tall...

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1890s Indonesian Other Antique Wooden Grinder

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Teak

American Monumental Pine Hand-Carved Mortise and Pestle, Circa 1800

$6,000

H 35.5 in Dm 18 in

American Monumental Pine Hand-Carved Mortise and Pestle, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

Period American pine mortise and pestle hand-carved from single log. All original, Early 19th century. Pestle is 28" long and 3.75" diameter.

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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Wooden Grinder

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Pine

Large English 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle, England

$3,800

H 8.13 in Dm 7.5 in

Large English 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle, England

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Large 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae English Mortar and Pestle. Lignum Vitae is one of the worlds heaviest, densest wood. This original Mortar & Pestle features a circular form wit...

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Mid-17th Century British Folk Art Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood

Early 18th Century Wooden Folk Art Ink Sander

$390

H 3.94 in Dm 4.34 in

Early 18th Century Wooden Folk Art Ink Sander

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very lovely wooden ink sander with small carvings all around it.

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Early 18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood

Antique Wooden Mallet Wood Carver or Auctioneer Tool, Vienna, Austria, 1900s

$360

H 5.38 in W 10.75 in D 2.75 in

Antique Wooden Mallet Wood Carver or Auctioneer Tool, Vienna, Austria, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique Wooden Mallet, Early 1900s or Earlier – Vienna, Austria A beautifully aged wooden mallet, discovered at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. This piece displays the classic fo...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood

Antique Barrel-Shaped Cigar Cutter in Wood and Gilt Brass, circa 1900

$491

H 10.63 in Dm 3.94 in

Antique Barrel-Shaped Cigar Cutter in Wood and Gilt Brass, circa 1900

Located in Madrid, ES

Charming and unusual antique cigar cutter dating from circa 1900, designed in the whimsical form of a miniature barrel and combining a finely crafted wooden body with gilt brass fitt...

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Early 1900s Antique Wooden Grinder

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Fruitwood

19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Nutcracker from Europe

$350

H 4.73 in Dm 1.58 in

19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Nutcracker from Europe

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century Dimension: Height: 12 cm Diameter: 4 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

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19th Century European Antique Wooden Grinder

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Hardwood

Handcrafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Victorian Style, Italy, 1950

$950

H 9.5 in Dm 4 in

Handcrafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Victorian Style, Italy, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Wooden footed mortar and pestle. Handcrafted in Italy, nice patina. Total height with pestle: 14" Mortar is 9"5 x 4" . Pestle is 9"75 x 1"75.

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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood

Early 19Thc Hand Carved Wood Canister

$1,295

H 4.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Early 19Thc Hand Carved Wood Canister

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19thc hand carved wood canister inlaid bottom & top.

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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Mortar from Argentina, Early 20th Century, 5.5 in

$500

H 9.25 in Dm 5.5 in

Hand-Carved Wooden Mortar from Argentina, Early 20th Century, 5.5 in

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early 20th century wooden mortar from Argentina Found in the frontier region of the country used for grinding grain. makes a beautiful kitchen object or vase for floral.

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Early 20th Century South American Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood

Wooden Mortar and Pestle with Nail Studs

$425

H 3.25 in Dm 4 in

Wooden Mortar and Pestle with Nail Studs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wooden mortar and pestal with nail studs - an attractive piece, used as a prop in the television show MAD MEN. A lovely decorative piece or use it to crush herbs to medicines.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood

French Late 19th Century Treenware Bottle With Conic Lid Serving as a Cup

$195

H 9.5 in Dm 3.375 in

French Late 19th Century Treenware Bottle With Conic Lid Serving as a Cup

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large French treenware bottle from the late 19th century, with conic lid serving as a cup and tapering body. Born in France during the later years of the 19th century, this handsom...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood

19th Century Hand-Carved Hardwood Nutcracker, European Folk Art

$250

H 4.73 in Dm 1.58 in

19th Century Hand-Carved Hardwood Nutcracker, European Folk Art

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century Dimension: Height: 12 cm Diameter: 4 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

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19th Century European Antique Wooden Grinder

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Hardwood

19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Nutcracker from Europe

$350

H 5.91 in Dm 1.97 in

19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Nutcracker from Europe

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century Dimension: Height: 15 cm Diameter: 5 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

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19th Century European Antique Wooden Grinder

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Hardwood

Treen Wine Bottle Corker, Sycamore Wood, Georgian Style, 19th Century

$314

H 7.5 in Dm 2.5 in

Treen Wine Bottle Corker, Sycamore Wood, Georgian Style, 19th Century

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Treen Wine Bottle Corker or Cork Compressor This wonderful piece has been turned from Sycamore, it has a leather hinge which opens to access the1corking channel this has a metal l...

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19th Century Georgian Antique Wooden Grinder

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Sycamore

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Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh high stool with canework PJ-011001

$6,282

H 29.53 in Dm 14.57 in

Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh high stool with canework PJ-011001

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Pierre Jeanneret Model: PJ-01101 High stool Chandigarh India Circa 1965-66 Verry pure and original mid twentieth century Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ-01101 High Round Stool ‘Tabouret e...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Antique Wooden Grinder

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Teak

Korean White Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vase, Joseon Dynasty, 18th Century

$3,800

H 10 in Dm 6 in

Korean White Glazed Porcelain Bottle Vase, Joseon Dynasty, 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A quiet and elegant Korean white glazed bottle vase, Joseon Dynasty, late 18th century, Korea. The graceful vase beautifully proportioned, resting on a short recessed foot, with a...

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Late 18th Century Korean Antique Wooden Grinder

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Porcelain

Mahogany Berger stool by Charlotte Perriand

$13,365

H 11.03 in Dm 12.8 in

Mahogany Berger stool by Charlotte Perriand

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Paris, FR

Berger mahogany stool by Charlotte Perriand, produced between 1950 and 1960

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1950s French Modern Antique Wooden Grinder

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Mahogany

Charlotte Perriand High Berger Stool in Mahogany, From Home of Claude Parent

$23,000

H 17.75 in Dm 12.75 in

Charlotte Perriand High Berger Stool in Mahogany, From Home of Claude Parent

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charlotte Perriand high Berger stool in Mahogany. Steph Simon Edition. From the home of Claude Parent (the last images are of the stool as originally situated and used within his h...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Wooden Grinder

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Mahogany

Charlotte Perriand Low Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern

$12,200

H 11.42 in Dm 12.6 in

Charlotte Perriand Low Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Zürich, CH

Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Antique Wooden Grinder

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Elm

Charlotte Perriand, Vintage Berger Stool, circa 1950s, Mahogany

$17,535

H 10.83 in Dm 12.6 in

Charlotte Perriand, Vintage Berger Stool, circa 1950s, Mahogany

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Vintage berger stool - circa 1950s - solid single slab mahogany top - provenance private residence Paris, France The Berger stool, a timeless piece of furniture, was designed in 1...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood, Mahogany

Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool France 50s

$12,280

H 10.63 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool France 50s

By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon

Located in Berlin, BE

Vintage “Berger” Stool by Charlotte Perriand – Solid Mahogany The “Berger” stool by Charlotte Perriand originates from the 1950s and is an authentic piece by the renowned designer. ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Wooden Grinder

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Wood, Mahogany

Decorative and ornate art deco bowl with bird handles Steklarna Hrastnik

$331

H 5.91 in Dm 7.49 in

Decorative and ornate art deco bowl with bird handles Steklarna Hrastnik

Located in Verviers, BE

Fine decorative and ornate art deco bowl with bird handles (presumably doves), Reissue (originally 1930's) in slag glass, dating from the 1970's, by the Glass Factory 'Steklarna Hras...

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1930s Slovak Art Deco Antique Wooden Grinder

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Art Glass

"Berger" Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France, 1965

$16,800

H 15.75 in Dm 13 in

"Berger" Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, France, 1965

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Antwerp, BE

The "Berger" Stool, designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1965, is a timeless icon of mid-century modern design. Crafted from solid oak, its sturdy tripod base supports a subtly concave ...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Wood

Antique Crystal Pitcher

$375

H 9 in W 7 in D 5.5 in

Antique Crystal Pitcher

Located in Houston, TX

Antique crystal pitcher, 19th century. 5.5" D X 7" W X 9"H

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19th Century French Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Crystal

Engraved Crystal Cider Pitcher, jug, pot, carafe - France XIXth XXth

$201Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.47 in Dm 6.5 in

Engraved Crystal Cider Pitcher, jug, pot, carafe - France XIXth XXth

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Engraved crystal cider pitcher, mouth blown and carved on wheel. Can be used as a water or wine pitcher French Work. Late 19th-early 20th century. Crystal is a type of lead-rich gla...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Crystal

Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

$512

H 9.45 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in

Antique George III Quality Copper Kettle

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality copper kettle having an oval shaped copper kettle with a shaped handle and spout Dimensions: Height 24 cm Width 26 cm Depth 16 cm Dated 1800

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19th Century English George III Antique Wooden Grinder

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Copper

Brass Teapot, Regency England 1820s

$799

H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in

Brass Teapot, Regency England 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

A striking teapot in brass with handle in wood. 1820s Regency England, during first the regency of the Prince of Wales as a result of his father's mental illness and the later reign...

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1820s English Regency Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Brass

Bronze age stone cup

$971

H 4.73 in Dm 3.55 in

Bronze age stone cup

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Ancient Near East, Holyland, Late Bronze Age, Deir Samit, Judea, ca. 1500 to 1250 BCE. A lovely limestone cosmetic dish presenting a hemispherical body with a flattened top and a dep...

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15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Sandstone

Wooden polygon architectural model early 20th century

$1,370

H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Wooden polygon architectural model early 20th century

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A fine example of a so called Polydre or Polygon. These multifaceted forms go back are to basic forms which form our world. They have been described by mathematicians, scolars and ar...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wooden Grinder

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco Silver Coffee and Tea Set by WMF, Germany, 1920s

$902 / set

H 9.85 in Dm 7.88 in

Vintage Art Deco Silver Coffee and Tea Set by WMF, Germany, 1920s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Roma, IT

Silver coffee and tea set is an original group of decorative objects realized in the between the 1920s and the 1920s. Original silver metal. Made in Germany by WMF. Farir ...

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Wooden Grinder

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Silver

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Antique Wooden Grinder For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique wooden grinder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique wooden grinder — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique wooden grinder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. An antique wooden grinder made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with industrial — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique wooden grinder that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adriaen van Ostade produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Wooden Grinder?

Prices for an antique wooden grinder start at $153 and top out at $4,400 with the average selling for $1,000.

Questions About Antique Wooden Grinder

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.