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 Ladle

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Large Hand-Carved Wooden Ladle, Early 20th Century

$200

H 15.75 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in

Large Hand-Carved Wooden Ladle, Early 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

This oversized hand-carved wooden ladle features a long, elegant handle and a deep, rounded bowl.

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Wooden Ladle

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Wood

Hook-Handled Wooden Ladle with Sculptural Form, 20th Century

$200

H 9.65 in W 3.35 in D 3.55 in

Hook-Handled Wooden Ladle with Sculptural Form, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

An exceptional hand-carved wooden ladle with a distinctive curved hook handle, possibly designed to hang from a belt or a kitchen beam.

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Wooden Ladle

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Antique Wooden Ladle

$290

H 3.5 in W 3.5 in D 10 in

Antique Hand Antique Wooden Ladle

Located in New York, NY

Stunning patina on the beautiful hand carved antique ladle. This ladle was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and i...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Wooden Ladle

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Indian Wooden Hanging Ladle with Rustic Patina and Scrolling Motifs

$675

H 5 in W 33.25 in D 5 in

Antique Indian Wooden Hanging Ladle with Rustic Patina and Scrolling Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indian wooden hanging ladle from the 19th century, with rustic patina.

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19th Century Indian Antique Wooden Ladle

Materials

Wood

Large Wood and Coconut Shell Antique Ladle

$228

H 33 in W 6 in D 6 in

Large Wood and Coconut Shell Antique Ladle

Located in New York, NY

A unique wooden ladle with a half coconut shell attached, originally used for serving soup.

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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Wooden Ladle

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Shell, Coconut

Immortal He Xiangu Painting on Canvas, China, 19th Century Asian Art

$1,099

H 27.56 in W 20.87 in D 0.4 in

Immortal He Xiangu Painting on Canvas, China, 19th Century Asian Art

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

She is represented holding in her hand a lotus symbolizing spiritual fulfillment, and sometimes also a sheng, a peach of immortality, a wooden ladle or a flyer, accessory of religiou...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wooden Ladle

Materials

Canvas

Large 2 Handle Pot with Green Glaze

$925

H 15 in Dm 5.5 in

Large 2 Handle Pot with Green Glaze

Located in Ventura, CA

The pot would have been sealed with a linen cloth or wooden lid and its contents ladled out, a testament to its utilitarian origins.

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Early 18th Century Italian Rustic Antique Wooden Ladle

Materials

Ceramic

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Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Hand Carved Wooden Ladle

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H 7 in W 2.5 in D 9.5 in

Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Hand Carved Wooden Ladle

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Stunning intricate carving on this hand carved museum quality wooden ladle from Sumatra, circa 1900. Set on a minimalist black metal stand.

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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Wooden Ladle

Materials

Metal

McKenney & Hall"Wooden Ladle" A Winnebago Brave Lithograph Portrait by McKenney & Hall

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H 15 in W 12 in D 1 in

"Wooden Ladle" A Winnebago Brave Lithograph Portrait by McKenney & Hall

By McKenney & Hall

Located in Hallowell, ME

"Wooden Ladle" A Winnebago Brave Lithograph Portrait by McKenney & Hall “A-mis-quam.

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1830s Academic Antique Wooden Ladle

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Art Nouveau Brass Kettle on Stand With Burner, Scotland 1910 1954

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H 12 in W 7 in D 9 in

Antique Art Nouveau Brass Kettle on Stand With Burner, Scotland 1910 1954

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Art Nouveau brass kettle on stand with burner, Scotland 1910 1954 Scotland 1910 Solid brass Very good condition Wooden ladle on top Lovely chisel Art Nouveau Deco...

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1910s Scottish Art Nouveau Antique Wooden Ladle

Materials

Brass

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Antique Wooden Ladle For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique wooden ladle you’re looking for. Each antique wooden ladle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and reclaimed wood. Your living room may not be complete without an antique wooden ladle — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Andrianna Shamaris, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Reed and Barton each produced at least one beautiful antique wooden ladle that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Wooden Ladle?

Prices for an antique wooden ladle start at $228 and top out at $29,500 with the average selling for $712.

Questions About Antique Wooden Ladle

What were antique wooden bowls used for?
1 Answer
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.