Italian Limestone Chateau Trough

A grand reclaimed limestone cognac cider press from 18th-century France, bursting with old-world charm. Its large form features a carved channel along the rim, where water once flowe...

A limestone trough from France dating to the 1840s, hand-carved and shaped by generations of use. The long, narrow basin gives it a clean, architectural feel, while the softened edge...

This small antique trough, hand-carved in France from limestone in the early 18th century, is both reclaimed and rich in history. Its porous stone surface shows remarkable texture an...

An 18th century French limestone trough, hand-carved from a single block of stone and shaped by centuries of use. Its thick, substantial walls and deep rectangular basin give it a gr...

This imposing antique trough is a magnificent example of 19th-century French pastoral functional art. Hand-carved from a single, massive block of solid limestone, this monumental pie...

Before the advent of washing machines, monolithic pieces of limestone such as this one were used as wash basins. Known as a lavoir, this double-sloped trough would have been used in a French settlement (this one is from Dijon) as early as 1800. Dirty wares were scrubbed with soap on the slanted platform, with the suds flowing into the large basin. Typically, there is only one scrubbing platform, but ours has two, possibly indicating that it was a communal lavoir. Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, the trough is full of character, which is augmented by a mottling of white, black, light gray, and umber, which includes some areas with lichen buildup. The lavoir has a drain hole on one of the sides, which allows the trough to be used as a large rustic planter...

This massive 19th-century French antique trough is hand-carved from a single block of warm, honey-toned natural limestone. Characterized by its gracefully flared sides and deep inter...

A magnificent and authentic antique trough, hand-carved from a single, dense block of French limestone in the 19th century. This piece is a remarkable example of rustic artisanship, ...