19Th C French Elm Chopping Block On Original Gnarled Legs
Stock No
BR 084
2024
- £595.00
- €688 Euro
- $789 US Dollar
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Item Description
This wonderfully authentic 19th‑century French chopping block is carved from a solid elm tree trunk and raised on its original gnarled legs - a true piece of vernacular rural furniture. Made for daily use in a working kitchen, it carries the marks, wear and tactile history of generations.
Elm was prized for its density and resistance to splitting, making it the preferred timber for chopping blocks. Over time, the surface has developed a rich, time‑worn patina, with deep grain, natural fissures and the honest scars of its working life. These blocks now make exceptional decorative pieces, bringing warmth, texture and a sense of lived history to both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Yalding, Kent
Item Dimensions
H: 55cm W: 43cm D: 41cm
Period
Late 1800,s
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Yalding, Kent
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7881 502632
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