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French Walnut Dough Prooving Box (Coffer)
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French Walnut Dough Prooving Box (Coffer)

19th century
Description

A French walnut petrin, or dough proving table circa mid 1800s, from Burgundy.

Nicely made with a moulded edge to the top, and chunky dovetail construction on the corners.

Now lowered to make a great coffee table, sofa table or general storage piece.

Width 121cm (47.75")

Depth 53cm (20.75")

Height 54cm (21.25")

*Price includes VAT.

If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a delivery quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on 07834728628. If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

Date of Manufacture

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Walnut Dough Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1074139
Description
A French walnut petrin, or dough proving table circa mid 1800s, from Burgundy.

Nicely made with a moulded edge to the top, and chunky dovetail construction on the corners.

Now lowered to make a great coffee table, sofa table or general storage piece.

fig 1. A French provincial warm brown walnut dough box featuring tapered sides, a flat top lid, and a low timber base.
fig 1. French Walnut Dough Prooving Box (Coffer)

Width 121cm (47.75")

Depth 53cm (20.75")

Height 54cm (21.25")

Price includes VAT.

“
If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a delivery quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on 07834728628.
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.

If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

fig 2. A French provincial warm brown walnut dough box featuring tapered sides, a flat top lid, and a low timber base.
fig 2. French Walnut Dough Prooving Box (Coffer)

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

We keep a large stock of antique furniture and decorative items at all times. If you are looking for something specific we have lots of stock not listed online so it is always worth asking.

We have a large warehouse and showrooms open to the trade by appointment. Please get in touch if you would like to come and visit us.

Date of Manufacture

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Walnut Dough Box to the 19th Century.

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1074139
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024
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Archive I A French provincial warm brown walnut dough box featuring tapered sides, a flat top lid, and a low timber base.

French Walnut Dough Prooving Box (Coffer)

Archive II A French provincial warm brown walnut dough box featuring tapered sides, a flat top lid, and a low timber base. View II
Archive III A French provincial warm brown walnut dough box featuring tapered sides, a flat top lid, and a low timber base. View III
Archive IV A French provincial warm brown walnut dough box featuring tapered sides, a flat top lid, and a low timber base. View IV
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Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07834 728628
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Near Heathfield
East Sussex
United Kingdom

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A French provincial warm brown walnut dough box featuring tapered sides, a flat top lid, and a low timber base.
French Walnut Dough Prooving Box (Coffer)
Ref: SA1074139
A French provincial warm brown walnut dough box featuring tapered sides, a flat top lid, and a low timber base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCoffers & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTapered trough body, Flat rectangular lid, Square legs, Moulded base rim
  • SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 121 cm (48 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This nineteenth-century French provincial coffer originates from Burgundy and takes the form of a walnut dough proving table. The piece exhibits a warm brown timber colour with visible wood grain, a flat rectangular lid with a moulded edge, and a distinctive tapered trough body resting on a low timber base with square legs. The construction incorporates chunky corner joints and a simple moulded base rim. The item measures 54 cm high, 121 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. In a modern home, this storage piece functions effectively as a coffee table or a sofa table in a living room, combining traditional rustic farmhouse design with practical utility. The low profile and flat surface provide a stable platform for everyday display or surface use while offering concealed internal space.

FAQs

A dough box, known as a petrin in France, is a traditional wooden chest historically used in bakeries and homes for kneading and proving bread dough.

These pieces were typically crafted from durable solid hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or fruitwood, constructed with pegged joinery to withstand daily utility.

Authentic examples display hand-planed wood surfaces, tapered trough sides, historic joinery techniques, and natural wear patterns consistent with practical historic usage.

These utilitarian forms are frequently repurposed as statement coffee tables, unique end-of-bed storage trunks, or characterful hallway chests.

Keep the wood clean by dusting with a lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to preserve the timber and maintain its patinated finish.
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