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What is the purpose of a dough bowl?

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What is the purpose of a dough bowl?
A dough bowl is simply a bowl used to mix dough for breads and pastries. It is occasionally referred to as a trencher. They are typically made from wood and were popular in Eastern Europe in the first half of the 20th century. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic antique dough bowls.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Sycamore Dough Trough
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C European sycamore dough trough, 1890. Dimensions: 40.5 inches (103 cms) wide 19 inches
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Antique 19th Century European Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Sycamore

19th Century French Dough Trough
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Dough Trough or Bread Bowl. Hand-Carved Chestnut with a Primitive Handle
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Decorative Bowls

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Wood, Chestnut

19th Century Pennsylvania Pine Dough Trough / Flower Bed Planter on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Pennsylvania Pine Dough Trough / Flower Bed, Planter on Stand. These Dough Trough are
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Wooden Dough Bowl Trough, 1900s
Located in Houston, TX
Antique wooden dough trough in unrestored, untreated original condition. A beautiful home
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20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

Antique French Petrin Dough Table
Located in Norton, MA
French bread dough trough which is a typical sight in the kitchens of large homes. The dough would be
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Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Wood

French Panetière Bread Safe, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
panetières were designed to hang on the wall above a petrin, or dough trough, elevating the bread to keep it
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

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Brass

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