Large Late 18th Century Scandinavian Antique Treen Scoop / Bowl – Folk Carved Utility
A generously proportioned late 18th-century Scandinavian treen scoop or bowl, carved from a single block of wood with a broad, shallow basin and integral handle. The surface retains its original dry patina, with tool marks and wear consistent with long domestic use. Its form suggests use in dairy, grain, or kitchen settings, and its scale and sculptural simplicity lend it a strong visual presence.
Date: Circa 1780–1800
Origin: Scandinavia. Late 18th century
Material: Carved wood (likely birch or alder)
Features: Integral handle, dry surface, folk-carved form
Condition: Structurally sound; age-related wear; untouched surface
Dimensions: Diameter of bowl 20.25 cm (8") x Height 10 cm (4") x Length including carry handle 33 cm (13")
A tactile and evocative piece of northern European domestic treen, ideal for collectors of folk carving, antique kitchenware, and sculptural woodware. Its authenticity and scale make it a compelling display item or centrepiece.
A generously proportioned late 18th-century Scandinavian treen scoop or bowl, carved from a single block of wood with a broad, shallow basin and integral handle. The surface retains its original dry patina, with tool marks and wear consistent with long domestic use. Its form suggests use in dairy, grain, or kitchen settings, and its scale and sculptural simplicity lend it a strong visual presence.
Date: Circa 1780–1800
Origin: Scandinavia. Late 18th century
Material: Carved wood (likely birch or alder)
Features: Integral handle, dry surface, folk-carved form
Condition: Structurally sound; age-related wear; untouched surface
Dimensions: Diameter of bowl 20.25 cm (8") x Height 10 cm (4") x Length including carry handle 33 cm (13")
A tactile and evocative piece of northern European domestic treen, ideal for collectors of folk carving, antique kitchenware, and sculptural woodware. Its authenticity and scale make it a compelling display item or centrepiece.
Original: $357.21
-70%$357.21
$107.16Description
A generously proportioned late 18th-century Scandinavian treen scoop or bowl, carved from a single block of wood with a broad, shallow basin and integral handle. The surface retains its original dry patina, with tool marks and wear consistent with long domestic use. Its form suggests use in dairy, grain, or kitchen settings, and its scale and sculptural simplicity lend it a strong visual presence.
Date: Circa 1780–1800
Origin: Scandinavia. Late 18th century
Material: Carved wood (likely birch or alder)
Features: Integral handle, dry surface, folk-carved form
Condition: Structurally sound; age-related wear; untouched surface
Dimensions: Diameter of bowl 20.25 cm (8") x Height 10 cm (4") x Length including carry handle 33 cm (13")
A tactile and evocative piece of northern European domestic treen, ideal for collectors of folk carving, antique kitchenware, and sculptural woodware. Its authenticity and scale make it a compelling display item or centrepiece.
