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Antique

Sylvie Favorite

Stone

French Antique Stone Mortar

France, 20th Century

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$295

Jaw dropped. Available in small and medium, these antique French mortars are exactly as pictured and crafted from stone with love. Originally used to grind spices and herbs, Sylvie loves to use these mortars as a stand-alone statement piece on any table or as a stylish catch-all for your provisions or jewelry.

  • Dimensions Small:

    4" H x 9" W x 9" D

  • Dimensions Med:

    5" H x 9" W x 9" D

  • Materials:

    Stone

  • Weight Range:

    7-9 lbs

We discovered these French antique stone mortars at a bustling brocante in Avignon, their solid form standing out among an array of cherished kitchen relics. Crafted from smooth, pale stone, this mortar was once an essential tool in French kitchens, where it ground herbs, spices, and garlic to flavor family meals.

In the heart of a sun-soaked French village, the early morning air hums with anticipation. The brocante is just beginning to stir, its stalls lined with an eclectic mix of treasures gathered from generations past. Sylvie finds herself weaving through narrow rows, where the earthy aroma of aged wood and the faint hint of lavender linger in the air.

As she strolls, she exchanges nods and smiles with the seasoned vendors who watch over their wares like guardians of history. Every table holds something captivating—hand-painted ceramics, tarnished silverware, stacks of well-loved books, and intricately carved furniture that speaks of another era. The charm lies in the imperfections: a slight crack in a glazed vase, the patina on a brass mirror, the weathered edges of a faded tapestry.

With each discovery, Sylvie curates a collection that embodies the soul of the art of antiquing. By afternoon, her arms are filled with treasures, each piece a window into another life, another time. A thought sparks as she gazes at her finds: What if I brought this feeling home? And so, the Sylvie Brocante was born—a collection designed to transport you to that sunlit village, where every item carries a piece of France’s soulful past, inviting you to experience it in your own space.

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