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Antique

Wood

Kitchen Must Have

Medium French Doughbowl

France, 20th Century

$245

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, dining room table or on top of your TV console.

  • Dimensions:

    6" H x 37" W x 14" D

  • Materials:

    Wood

  • Weight Range:

    16 lbs

  • Collector's Notice:

    As antique and vintage pieces, items may show signs of age and wear. Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

This dough bowl was a delightful find at a brocante in Barjac, brought in by German sellers who specialize in treasures. Carved from solid wood and weathered by time, it once served as a daily tool in a farmhouse kitchen, where hands mixed and kneaded dough for the family’s bread.

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.