Bread trough / carved walnut – animated scene decoration – early 20th century

Dough trough / carved walnut – animated scene decoration – early 20th century. Superb dough trough made of solid wood, richly carved with a remarkable figurative decoration representing folkloric scenes and characters in traditional dance. This relief sculpture work adds a lot of charm and character to the piece of furniture. The upper front features a drop-down door that opens to reveal a practical storage space with small compartments. The piece rests on four turned legs and offers a wide lower shelf for additional storage or displaying decorative objects. The carved decoration depicts several characters dancing around a landscape and architecture, in a very lively style evoking popular or regional scenes. Characteristics. Type: Dough trough. Material: solid wood. Decoration: figurative sculptures (dance scene / folklore) Drop-down door. Interior storage compartments. Lower storage shelf. Turned legs. Dimensions. Height: 100 cm. Length: 111 cm. Depth: 51 cm. Condition. Good overall condition. Presence of slight signs of use and marks of time, normal for an antique piece of furniture. Solid and functional structure. Ideal for. Rustic decorative furniture or country house. Chalet / mountain / traditional style interior. Storage for documents or decorative objects. ✔ Very beautiful decorative piece with detailed handcrafted sculpture.