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French Provincial Elm Kitchen Chopping Block C.1890
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French Provincial Elm Kitchen Chopping Block C.1890

19th century
Description

Late 19th.c. French provincial kitchen chopping block c.1890. Made from a massive 11" thick, 22" diameter section of elm riven with a wedge shaped split in one side. Raised on the original octagonal section chamfered legs, splayed for stability. Presented as found, dry and unwaxed with some holes in the top and pen marks around the feet.

Height: 28.5" (72.5 cm)

Diameter: 22" (56 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this French Elm Chopping Block to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212214
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38086
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Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

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Late 19th.c. French provincial kitchen chopping block c.1890.
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Made from a massive 11" thick, 22" diameter section of elm riven with a wedge shaped split in one side.
Collinge Antiques

Raised on the original octagonal section chamfered legs, splayed for stability. Presented as found, dry and unwaxed with some holes in the top and pen marks around the feet.

Height: 28.5" (72.5 cm)

Diameter: 22" (56 cm)

Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this French Elm Chopping Block to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212214
Dealers Internal Ref
38086
Collinge Antiques
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Archive I A rustic French provincial elm chopping block featuring a thick cylindrical wood top with three splayed timber legs.

French Provincial Elm Kitchen Chopping Block c.1890

Archive II A rustic French provincial elm chopping block featuring a thick cylindrical wood top with three splayed timber legs. View II
Archive III A rustic French provincial elm chopping block featuring a thick cylindrical wood top with three splayed timber legs. View III
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North Wales
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A rustic French provincial elm chopping block featuring a thick cylindrical wood top with three splayed timber legs.
French Provincial Elm Kitchen Chopping Block c.1890
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A rustic French provincial elm chopping block featuring a thick cylindrical wood top with three splayed timber legs.
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A French provincial chopping block is a traditional utilitarian kitchen fixture used for food preparation, historically hand-carved from dense hardwoods like elm or oak. These pieces were crafted for heavy rural kitchen use, featuring sturdy construction and thick end-grain surfaces.

Traditional butcher blocks were constructed from dense, closed-grain hardwoods such as elm, oak, beech, or maple. Elm was particularly favoured in rural France due to its interlocking grain structure, which provided exceptional durability against splitting under heavy use.

Authentic 19th-century chopping blocks typically show uneven wear, deep knife marks, and natural dishing on the preparation surface from decades of use. They feature hand-cut joinery, splayed turned or hand-carved tripod legs, and an authentic aged timber patina that cannot be replicated by modern distressing.

In modern interior design, a rustic butcher block functions as a unique kitchen prep station, an architectural plant stand, or a characterful occasional side table in a living room or hallway. Its sculptural form and organic texture provide warmth and visual contrast within contemporary or modern farmhouse spaces.

To preserve antique timber chopping blocks, clear away dry debris regularly and clean the surface with a slightly damp cloth using mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals or excess water. Treat raw wood surfaces periodically with food-safe mineral oil or natural beeswax to nourish the grain and prevent cracking.
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