Sold 25 November 2025 · Merchant House Antiques

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Description

Very decorative late 19th Century oak rustic chopping block.

Of French origin, circa 1880, this piece has been washed to give it a contemporary feel.

H: 75 cm (29 1/2")

W: 50 cm (19 11/16")

D: 50 cm (19 11/16")

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Chopping Block to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1086211

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha053/60880/4022

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Description

Very decorative late 19th Century oak rustic chopping block.

Of French origin, circa 1880, this piece has been washed to give it a contemporary feel.

H: 75 cm (29 1/2")

W: 50 cm (19 11/16")

D: 50 cm (19 11/16")

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Chopping Block to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1086211

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha053/60880/4022

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Merchant House Antiques

Telephone 07768 960144

Location

Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/merchant

Verified Since Apr 2008

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectTables
Period19th century
StyleRustic Farmhouse
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsEnd-grain top, Tripod leg arrangement, Support stretchers, Hewn finish

FAQs

Traditional chopping blocks and butcher blocks date back centuries, originally utilised in commercial butcher shops and farmhouse kitchens for heavy-duty food preparation before the advent of modern laminate and synthetic work surfaces.

Authentic period blocks are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, elm, or sycamore, featuring thick end-grain surfaces designed to withstand heavy cleaver impacts and prevent knife blunting.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy surface wear, deep chop marks, natural oxidisation, hand-adzed framing, and traditional joinery methods that reflect genuine utilitarian use rather than modern artificial distressing.

These functional objects integrate well into modern spaces as freestanding kitchen islands, side tables, or display plinths, adding textural warmth and historic character to minimalist or contemporary schemes.

Preservation involves maintaining dry indoor humidity, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and periodically treating the aged wood with food-safe natural oils or beeswax to nourish the dry fibres without erasing historical patina.