Antique Hand-Carved Bread Board
Antique Hand-Carved Bread Board
France
~1900
French Farmhouse
Antique
An antique oak bread board found in Chambord, likely from circa late 19th to early 20th century. This rustic, utilitarian piece is hand-carved, showcasing a prominent natural knot and a deep, tight grain structure. The board is defined by its classic rectangular workspace that tapers into a sturdy, hand-shaped bottleneck handle. In traditional French country kitchens, robust boards of this specific hardwood construction were essential, daily-use tools designed specifically to withstand heavy slicing of dense country sourdough loaves (pain de campagne), serving as both a durable work surface and a central fixture of rural culinary life.
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ABOUT THIS PIECE
ABOUT THIS PIECE
Size (cm):
* Handle: 14.9 x 3.9 x 2.3 cm
* Cutting Area: 35.0 x 20.0 x 2.3 cm
Size (in):
* Handle: 5.9 x 1.5 x 0.9 in
* Cutting Area: 13.8 x 7.9 x 0.9 in
Weight (g): 1,175.0 g
Weight (oz): 41.4 oz
Material(s): Wood
IN YOUR HOME
IN YOUR HOME
At Maison Amaranth, we love this board propped against a kitchen backsplash or displayed on an open shelf, where its rich, time-worn grain adds an instant layer of rustic texture. It is striking serving as a base for a curation of small stoneware jars, or hung on the wall by its twine loop as a piece of functional folk art.
A NOTE ON CHARACTER
A NOTE ON CHARACTER
Each piece shows the gentle marks of time, adding to its character. Photos reflect the condition; variations may occur. All sales are final. Every curve and imperfection tells a story — a testament to the Maison Amaranth ethos of bringing objects with soul into your home.