Elm Vases and Vessels

This sculptural wooden vessel is a 19th-century kitchen mortar used for grinding the outer husks off of rice and other grains. Beautifully aged with a crackled texture and deep groov...

A sculptural hand-turned wooden elm vase from Scandinavia, crafted in the 1960s. The piece features an organic, twisting form with smooth curves and visible grain patterns that highl...

Rare and decorative French mid century wooden pitcher by unknown designer in the style of Alexandre Noll. Carved out of elm wood and in good original condition. Dimensions: H: 15 cm...

This raised lacquered vessel dates to the late 19th century and was originally used as an elevated wash basin or a child's bathtub. The round basin is raised on a footed base with fi...

This is a wooden vessel used by the Turkana tribe in Kenya, Africa. It was made around the 20th century. The material is a hard and slightly heavy wood like elm. Originally, it was a container for squeezing goat's milk. The tip of the container is slightly tapered so that the milk does not spill out due to shaking. Also, the inside of the container has a slightly unique smell because it is the container that put the milk in. It looks like a piece of art with beautiful curves carved out of a square piece of wood. Also, it may have been left near the fire for a long time, and soot and other substances have adhered to it, turning it black and glossy. Please be assured that this soot will not stick to your hands. Usually, it is mostly the color of the wood as it is or a slightly brown color. It is very rare to have such a dark color. You can decorate it with flowers like in the picture, and I think it's very attractive to keep it as an object. It also has holes so you can easily attach it to the wall with strings or nails. Since the base is round and does not stand on its own, it comes with a ring-shaped base wrapped with cloth. Also, if water is added directly, the wood may expand or dry out, causing it to crack. Therefore, put water in another container and put the flowers in it. This is a very rare item given to me by a Japanese collector...

A very characterful late 19th century hand carved large wooden Chinese Elm mortar or grain bowl. Oversized and wonderful, decorative piece that would look incredible juxtaposed on a ...

A very characterful late 19th century hand carved large wooden Chinese Elm mortar or bowl used for pounding grain. Oversized and wonderful, decorative piece that would look incredibl...

This vase was made by Atelier Sauvage, from an assembly inspired by the manufacture of boat masts. It was then modeled freehand to come back in its own way t...

Antique stone mortar and pestle bowl set. Size: 6 1/2”D x 5”H.

This lacquered vessel dates to the late 19th century and was originally used as a wash basin or a baby's bathtub. The oval vessel is comprised of two parts - a removable shallow basin on top and a deeper tub underneath. The wash tub is crafted like a barrel, with slatted elmwood sides banded with wire cord, a method used for all kinds of provincial everyday vessels. Lacquered inside and out, this sculptural vessel brings bright color to modern interiors as an unusual planter...

A wonderful 19th century grain bin made from a hollowed out tree trunk. Grain bins were used to store grains and were tall to keep pesky rodents out. Today it makes a wonderful vesse...

This nicely proportioned tree trunk container is made of elm wood and dates from the 19th century. Used for years as a rice collecting barrel and in beautiful condition due to the n...