French Olive Wood Fish Serving Plate Film or peanut butter on bread

or peanut butter on bread

each bearing the gentle polish of a century’s use

reading the water

this early 20th century stoneware is fish patterned and a kaleidoscope of shimmering colors

this white vessel look lovely filled with fruit on the kitchen counter and when piled high with family style pastas or salads for a crowd

French Olive Wood Fish Serving Plate Film or peanut butter on breadHand carved in the French countryside, these olive wood bowls begin with century old trees that have passed their fruiting seasons. Warm honeyed grain and rippling knots remain, preserving the singular character of each trunk in a form meant for the table. No two bowls match. Each one carries its own markings, curves, and mineral streaks, shaped by the life of the tree and the artisans hand. Larger bowls are especially prized, since only the widest