A charming French dough bin dating to circa 1840, crafted in a warm combination of cherrywood, poplar and elm. Traditionally used for kneading and proofing bread dough, the deep, dovetailed trough sits atop a three-drawer stand with turned legs and a shaped, undulating gallery back.
The lid slides to reveal the original trough interior, still bearing the honest wear, tool marks, and surface patina accumulated over nearly two centuries of domestic use. The timber shows a lovely contrast between the golden tones of the cherrywood top, elm bin and the poplar base — a combination typical of rural French cabinetmaking, where secondary timbers were used economically alongside a more prized show wood.
A wonderful piece of kitchen or farmhouse history, equally at home as a rustic console, sideboard, or standalone statement piece with great storage.
A charming French dough bin dating to circa 1840, crafted in a warm combination of cherrywood, poplar and elm. Traditionally used for kneading and proofing bread dough, the deep, dovetailed trough sits atop a three-drawer stand with turned legs and a shaped, undulating gallery back.
The lid slides to reveal the original trough interior, still bearing the honest wear, tool marks, and surface patina accumulated over nearly two centuries of domestic use. The timber shows a lovely contrast between the golden tones of the cherrywood top, elm bin and the poplar base — a combination typical of rural French cabinetmaking, where secondary timbers were used economically alongside a more prized show wood.
A wonderful piece of kitchen or farmhouse history, equally at home as a rustic console, sideboard, or standalone statement piece with great storage.
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