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One-Of-A-Kind

Table Scape Essential

Antique

Large French Doughbowl

France, 20th Century

$275

Originally used to, well duh, make dough. The beloved French dough bowl is sure to make jaws drop while you break bread at a Thanksgiving dinner or a simple breakfast. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, this centerpiece is best when filled with seasonal fruits or to display dried goods on your kitchen island, dinign room table or on top of your TV console. inviting that timeless countryside warmth into your home.

  • Dimensions:

    8" H x 42" W x 19" D

  • Materials:

    Wood

  • Weight Range:

    15 lbs

  • Notes from Sylvie:

    Like many antique wood pieces, this Doughbowl has evidence of previous wood worm holes.

Sylvie came across this impressive French doughbowl at a brocante in Barjac, where a pair of German sellers shared its long journey. Carved from a single piece of wood, it was once used in a bustling farmhouse kitchen, where daily bread was kneaded and prepared with care.

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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