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Vintage C.1950 Butcher’s Block on Stand
Prior and Willis
for sale €1,633     $1,773
£1,396

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Vintage C.1950 Butcher’s Block on Stand

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Vintage c.1950 Butcher’s Block on Stand – Quality Kitchen Side / Work Table

A vintage c.1950 butcher’s block on stand, full of age, character, and patina. This rare decorative find features an attractive worn cutting surface and is structurally sound, making it practical for everyday kitchen or workspace use, while also serving as a decorative statement piece.

Features & Craftsmanship

Beech and maple construction

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Age: c.1950

Dimensions

Width: 62 cm

Depth: 62 cm

Height: 96 cm

Condition Report

In good antique condition, showing expected signs of age, including historic knocks, marks, cracks, imperfections, repairs, or alterations consistent with functional period furniture. No woodworm holes. The block rests on top of a painted stand and is not fixed.

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8805

Guarantee: 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Shipping: Competitive, reliable UK and international door-to-door delivery available

A rare opportunity to acquire this vintage butcher’s block on stand, combining period character with practical functionality.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Vintage Butchers Block Stand to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1170671
Dealers Internal Reference
8805
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Vintage c.1950 Butcher’s Block on Stand – Quality Kitchen Side / Work Table

A vintage c.1950 butcher’s block on stand, full of age, character, and patina. This rare decorative find features an attractive worn cutting surface and is structurally sound, making it practical for everyday kitchen or workspace use, while also serving as a decorative statement piece.

fig 1. A mid-twentieth-century wooden butchers block with a dished end-grain top, metal corner brackets, and a pale blue painted wooden stand with a lower shelf.
fig 1. Vintage C.1950 Butcher’s Block on Stand

Features & Craftsmanship

Beech and maple construction

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Age: c.1950

Dimensions

Width: 62 cm

Depth: 62 cm

Height: 96 cm

Condition Report

“
In good antique condition, showing expected signs of age, including historic knocks, marks, cracks, imperfections, repairs, or alterations consistent with functional period furniture.
Prior and Willis

No woodworm holes. The block rests on top of a painted stand and is not fixed.

fig 2. A mid-twentieth-century wooden butchers block with a dished end-grain top, metal corner brackets, and a pale blue painted wooden stand with a lower shelf.
fig 2. Vintage C.1950 Butcher’s Block on Stand

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8805

Guarantee: 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Shipping: Competitive, reliable UK and international door-to-door delivery available

A rare opportunity to acquire this vintage butcher’s block on stand, combining period character with practical functionality.

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Vintage Butchers Block Stand to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170671
Dealers Internal Ref
8805
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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Archive I A mid-twentieth-century wooden butchers block with a dished end-grain top, metal corner brackets, and a pale blue painted wooden stand with a lower shelf.

Vintage C.1950 Butcher’s Block on Stand

Archive II A mid-twentieth-century wooden butchers block with a dished end-grain top, metal corner brackets, and a pale blue painted wooden stand with a lower shelf. View II
Archive III A mid-twentieth-century wooden butchers block with a dished end-grain top, metal corner brackets, and a pale blue painted wooden stand with a lower shelf. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A mid-twentieth-century wooden butchers block with a dished end-grain top, metal corner brackets, and a pale blue painted wooden stand with a lower shelf.
Archive V A mid-twentieth-century wooden butchers block with a dished end-grain top, metal corner brackets, and a pale blue painted wooden stand with a lower shelf. View V
Archive VI A mid-twentieth-century wooden butchers block with a dished end-grain top, metal corner brackets, and a pale blue painted wooden stand with a lower shelf. View VI
Archive VII A mid-twentieth-century wooden butchers block with a dished end-grain top, metal corner brackets, and a pale blue painted wooden stand with a lower shelf. View VII
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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
Location
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A mid-twentieth-century wooden butchers block with a dished end-grain top, metal corner brackets, and a pale blue painted wooden stand with a lower shelf.
Vintage c.1950 Butcher’s Block on Stand
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A mid-twentieth-century wooden butchers block with a dished end-grain top, metal corner brackets, and a pale blue painted wooden stand with a lower shelf.
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FAQs

Commercial butchers blocks were originally constructed in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries for use in meat shops and commercial kitchens. Designed to withstand constant heavy impact from cleavers, these freestanding workstations were built using thick sections of hardwood arranged in an end-grain pattern to absorb blows without splitting.

Traditional butchers blocks are crafted from dense, hard timbers such as beech, maple, or oak. The blocks feature end-grain construction bound together with internal steel tension rods and reinforced with heavy iron corner straps or brackets, resting on sturdy timber bases.

Authentic vintage blocks typically display a natural concave or dished upper surface resulting from years of central chopping and scraping. They feature heavy metal corner bracing, exposed bolt heads, substantial weight, and genuine patina or wear marks across the timber.

A butchers block works effectively as a compact, freestanding kitchen island or central food preparation hub. Its warm timber texture creates a natural focal point when contrasted against modern cabinetry, and lower slatted shelves provide functional storage for cookware or baskets.

Clean the surface by scraping away debris and wiping down with a damp cloth and mild antibacterial solution, avoiding saturation. To maintain the wood, periodically apply food-safe mineral oil or beeswax polish to hydrate the end-grain and prevent drying or cracking.
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