Large Vintage Wooden Bowl with Metal Rims, 1960s

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A large, striking bowl made using traditional cooperage techniques from wooden staves, reinforced with two wide metal hoops. Its simple, … Read more A large, striking bowl made using traditional cooperage techniques from wooden staves, reinforced with two wide metal hoops. Its simple, unadorned form and the natural, warm tones of the wood give it a distinctly rustic character.

The bowl has a diameter of approximately 44 cm and a relatively shallow, wide shape. Vessels of this type were used as large household and utility bowls, including for washing, soaking, or preparing and storing various items. However, the exact original purpose of this particular piece cannot be definitively determined.

The item most likely originates from Europe, from the period around 1960–1975. Its construction draws on a much older cooperage tradition; however, the method of crafting the metal hoops and the nature of the woodworking indicate the 20th century rather than the 19th century.

Style: rustic, farmhouse, folk / traditional craftsmanship
Period: second half of the 20th century
Date: ca. 1960–1975
Material: staves, metal
Diameter: approx. 44 cm

Condition: good, with visible signs of use and aging. The wood features natural discoloration, minor scratches, and traces of past use, which emphasize the item’s authentic, vintage character. The metal hoops are well-preserved with a visible patina.

An original, decorative, and practical vintage piece that can serve as an interesting addition to a rustic, farmhouse-style, or eclectic interior. See less