Early 20th Century French Carved Butcher Block with Back and Meat Cleaver Knife

This antique "Billot de Boucher", or butcher block was crafted in southwest France, circa 1890. The large piece stands on four spindled-shaped legs ending with bun feet, and decorated with diamond shaped medallions in each corner. The block features a center drawer dressed with the original metal handle, over a carved scalloped apron on all three sides. The long table top made of mixed woods including maple and beech wood, features a carving station surface shaped from generations of use, embellished with decorative metal brackets at each corner, and decorative medallions across the front; the top is further dressed with two knife slot holders and two meat cleavers. The carved back from a later addition is decorated with curved volutes on both sides and embellished with a bronze bull head...

This very comfortable antique ladder back child chair was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1940. Built of walnut wood and attributed to Charles Dudouyt, the chair sits on round turn...

Place a Bible on this antique stand for easy reading! Created in France, circa 1920, and built of mahogany, the Classic book holder sits on round feet over a rectangular base. The st...

These very comfortable antique ladder back chairs were crafted in Normandy, France circa 1920. Built in walnut and beechwood and attributed to Charles Dudouyt, each chair sits on round turned legs and features two ladders in the back embellished with bun shape finials at the top. The wide and deep seat is dressed with the original hand woven rush. The country seating is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorn a rich walnut patina. The versatile and sturdy low "chauffeuses" chairs are meant to be placed close to the fire place to stay warm, but could also be used for children...

ABOUT An antique solid Maple butcher's block with a 9 inch thick top, eight metal caps, turned legs on casters and a food safe, worn surface. Metal caps are each embossed "BBJ" Very...

Large French Art Deco butcher's block from the 1920s. Made of solid beech wood. The base section stands on 6 slightly stepped square legs with a high frame and 2 large drawers. The...

A superb early 20th century French double billot de boucher or butcher block, circa 1920s, handcrafted of mixed woods in Paris. Wonderfully constructed with thick, hand carved pieces of wood, the large chopping surface is in great original condition, having a beautiful patina and authentic wear from a century of repetitive cutting and tenderizing of meat in a French boucherie. The large rectangular top comprises two large knife...

Butcher block table from Art Deco period France. This piece is made of solid wood construction with a butcher block top and functional drawers. There are squared off legs supporting ...