19th Century French Wooden Farm Trough w/ Metal Banding - 53¼"

This robust 19th-century French wooden trough carries the honest, timeworn beauty of rural farm life. Featuring a hand-hewn rectangular form, it displays deep weathering, visible tool marks, and rich tonal variations. A section of original metal banding, once used to reinforce its structure, has been preserved, adding interest and contrast to its richly textured, rustic surface. Originally crafted for agricultural use, such troughs were essential on French farmsteads, serving to hold grain, feed, or water.

Today, its sculptural simplicity and organic wear make it a striking decorative piece. The surviving metal element adds a rare, authentic detail, underscoring its working origins and adding visual contrast to the aged wood. Ideal as a planter on a garden terrace, a centerpiece along a farmhouse table, or a charming herb holder in a kitchen, this piece brings a grounded, tactile quality to any space. Whether used indoors or out, it offers a beautifully worn link to the rhythms of country life, quietly poetic and full of soul.