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19th Century Hand-Carved Italian Chestnut Bowl

$440
£333.26
€382.74
CA$616.58
A$670.35
CHF 355.42
MX$8,035.81
NOK 4,517.22
SEK 4,138.38
DKK 2,860.47

About the Item

A beautifully timeworn 19th-century carved wooden bowl, sculpted from a single piece of solid chestnut in Tuscany, Italy, around 1870. This rustic yet refined vessel exhibits a deeply tactile, hand-hewn surface bearing the honest tool marks of traditional craftsmanship. Its sculptural profile features broad, paddle-style handles at each end—angular and symmetrical—lending a primitive elegance to its utilitarian form. The interior shows a rich patina developed over generations of use, with visible shrinkage cracks and surface undulations that only enhance its authenticity and character. The exterior, equally compelling, reveals the dramatic grain patterns and scalloped texture of hand chiseling, catching light in a way that evokes movement and depth. Originally intended for domestic use, perhaps for kneading dough or serving, this Tuscan bowl now makes a striking decorative accent or centerpiece. Its sculptural quality and warm, aged finish blend seamlessly into a variety of interiors, from rustic farmhouse to minimalist modern. A rare and evocative object that captures the soul of 19th-century rural Italy.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Chestnut,Wood,Carved,Hand-Carved,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor age-related cracks are present.
  • Seller Location:
    Middleburg, VA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 70741stDibs: LU872645168282

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