Pamono Oak Kneader on Removable Base, 1800s Hot

19th-century kneading trough on a removable base with a lid, made entirely of solid oak. Rustic pegged base with slanted feet. Large kneading trough, with a protective interior finish made of wax and vegetable oils, suitable for food contact. The top tray is made of four 25 mm thick planks.

A beautiful decorative piece, suitable for use as a storage chest or planter. This kneading trough is located in an old stone house in the heart of a small village in southern France.
Since the 12th century, women have had a wooden chest in which they kneaded bread dough. They simply kneaded with their fists, then beat the dough in portions against the kneading trough.
Bread was (and still is) an essential food on the table during a meal… especially in France! At the time, bread was an easy way to fill a stomach with few ingredients, which fed large families without means.