Primitive Centerpieces

Volcanic mortar and pestle from Mexico, circa 1970´s

Handmade primitive bowl manufactured by unknown designer circa 1960. Made of wood in the Catalan Pyrenees. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and us...

Antique pine tool caddy, centerpiece or all-purpose wooden tote, c. 19th century. Wonderful handcrafted, large pine caddy with a seasoned, time-worn patin...

This hand-made organically shaped large black Wooden Bowl is a statement piece and fits right into the modern organic interior trend that we love see...

A large handled serving tray composed of copper, brass, nickel and bronze beautifully combined in a unique design. This piece has aging that translates into making this piece look re...

A wonderful large 19th century American carved wood dough bowl with a wonderful shape, and an old iron repair. At some point in its lifetime, someone added a hanger on the back so it...

Early 20th Century Crusty Clay Pot on a Stand from Parma Italy.

Vintage polynesian 4 tier teak centerpiece/serving set/lazy Susan Offered is a vintage polynesian 4 tier teak centerpiece/serving set/lazy Susan. This piece is super cool, made of...

Volcanic mortar with pestle from Guanajuato, Mexico. Tripod base. Showing considerable wear.

A fantastic 19th century Turkish burl wood bowl with a wonderful patina. Originally part of a scale where two of these bowls would have been used to weigh vegetables, spices, or othe...

Most dough bowls we see today have a rounded out center, but originally the dough “bowl” was shaped more like a trough or trench.The term trencher comes from the Old French tranchier, which means to cut. In the Middle Ages a “trencher” was a hunk of old bread –stale and hard. It was typically cut into a rough square which food was placed on in lieu of a plate! At the end of the meal the trencher was frequently given as alms to the poor. The family dough bowl was a critical part of the family food preparation. It was a highly used and highly treasured kitchen tool. As well it was common place for a future husband to carve a wooden dough bowl for his bride as a wedding present. The girls in a family also had a strong desire to have a dough bowl for her hope chest, assuring her future husband that she could adequately bake and Cook. A mother’s dough bowl was usually one of the items in an estate that was most sought after and typically left to the oldest daughter. Amazing for an orchid arrangement...

Most dough bowls we see today have a rounded out center, but originally the dough “bowl” was shaped more like a trough or trench. The term trencher comes from the Old French tranchier, which means to cut. In the Middle Ages a “trencher” was a hunk of old bread, stale and hard. It was typically cut into a rough square which food was placed on in lieu of a plate! At the end of the meal the trencher was frequently given as alms to the poor. The family dough bowl was a critical part of the family food preparation. It was a highly used and highly treasured kitchen tool. As well it was common place for a future husband to carve a wooden dough bowl for his bride as a wedding present. The girls in a family also had a strong desire to have a dough bowl for her hope chest, assuring her future husband that she could adequately bake and cook. A mother’s dough bowl was usually one of the items in an estate that was most sought after and typically left to the oldest daughter. Amazing for an orchid arrangement...