Provence Platters — Large Platter
Meet your next heirloom piece. Provence Platters reclaims retired wine barrels from vineyards in the countryside of Napa or Bordeaux and turns each one into stunningly beautiful serving pieces, like this large platter. Like great wine, every piece from Provence Platter takes time and skill to perfect. Each platter takes four or five years to make, from drying out retired wine barrels all the way to using woodworking techniques, like elegant Swiss biscuit joinery, which strengthens the assembled pieces and prevents warping or cracking, seamlessly, without any extra hardware. The surface of this large serving platter is completely food-safe, thanks to three coatings of beeswax on the oak wood. And each platter is buffed to a soft luster and finished with iron handles, forged by hand in Brooklyn the old-fashioned way: by heating and hand-bending each piece. This platter is perfect for entertaining—we like it for elegantly pulling together cheese and charcuterie.
Every platter is handcrafted and entirely unique (many will bear their original cooperage marks, which share the origins and construction of each barrel). These are some of the most stunning, elegant reclaimed pieces we’ve seen yet—each one is truly a collectible statement piece. Note: The underside of each Provence Platter piece may contain wine stains from its first life.
Provence Platters Lazy Susan — Medium
Meet your next heirloom piece. Provence Platters reclaims retired wine barrels from vineyards in the countryside of Napa or Bordeaux and turns each one into stunningly beautiful serving pieces, like this Lazy Susan. Like great wine, every piece from Provence Platter takes time and skill to perfect. Each platter takes four or five years to make, from drying out retired wine barrels all the way to using woodworking techniques, like elegant Swiss biscuit joinery, which strengthens the assembled pieces and prevents warping or cracking, seamlessly, without any extra hardware. This item brings added ease and functionality to entertaining (or even everyday dining) with its rotating Lazy Susan base—it’s optimal for use at a seated table. Its surface is completely food-safe, thanks to three coatings of beeswax on the oak wood. And each one is buffed to a soft luster and finished with iron handles, forged by hand in Brooklyn the old-fashioned way: by heating and hand-bending each piece. And the spinning mechanism is made from high-quality aluminum.
Every Lazy Susan is handcrafted and entirely unique (many will bear their original cooperage marks, which share the origins and construction of each barrel). These are some of the most stunning, elegant reclaimed pieces we’ve seen yet—each one is truly a collectible statement piece. Note: The underside of each Provence Platter piece may contain wine stains from its first life.
Provence Platters — Vintage Platter
Meet your next heirloom piece. Provence Platters reclaims retired wine barrels sourced from vineyards in the countryside of Napa or Bordeaux, turning each one into stunningly beautiful serving pieces. These particular vintage platters are Provence Platter’s most unique offerings, made from hard-to-find, one-off vintage barrels (up to 20 years old). Their patinas may range from a light honey color or weathered to a darker shade, and many of the tops may contain rare, unique markings. The surface of this large serving platter is completely food-safe, thanks to three coatings of beeswax on the oak wood. And each platter is buffed to a soft luster and finished with iron handles, forged by hand in Brooklyn the old-fashioned way: by heating and hand-bending each piece. This platter is perfect for entertaining—we like it for elegantly pulling together cheese and charcuterie. These are some of the most stunning, elegant reclaimed pieces we’ve seen yet—each one is truly a collectible statement piece.
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Provence Platters French Oak Ice Bucket
Meet your next heirloom piece. Provence Platters reclaims retired wine barrels from vineyards in the countryside of Napa or Bordeaux and turns each one into stunningly beautiful serving pieces and barware, like this ice bucket. Like great wine, every piece from Provence Platter takes time and skill to perfect. Each piece takes four or five years to make, from drying out retired wine barrels all the way to using woodworking techniques, like tongue-and-groove joinery, to seamlessly assemble the ice bucket. It’s perfect for chilling wine or champagne; a stainless steel liner protects the French oak staves from exposure to moisture. And it’s finished with iron handles, forged by hand in Brooklyn the old-fashioned way: by heating and hand-bending each piece.
Every ice bucket is handcrafted and entirely unique (many will bear their original cooperage marks, which share the origins and construction of each barrel). These are some of the most stunning, elegant reclaimed pieces we’ve seen yet—each one is truly a collectible statement piece. Note: The ice bucket may have a unique wine-stained hue, from the barrels’ first lives.
Provence Platters Barrel Bowl
Meet your next heirloom piece. Provence Platters reclaims retired wine barrels from vineyards in the countryside of Napa or Bordeaux and turns each one into stunningly beautiful serving pieces, like this eye-catching bowl. Like great wine, every piece from Provence Platter takes time and skill to perfect. Each platter takes four or five years to make, from drying out retired wine barrels all the way to using woodworking techniques, like elegant Swiss biscuit joinery, which strengthens the assembled pieces and prevents warping or cracking, seamlessly, without any extra hardware. The surface of this rectangular bowl is completely food-safe, thanks to three coatings of beeswax on the oak wood. And each bowl is buffed to a soft luster and finished with iron feet, forged by hand in Brooklyn the old-fashioned way: by heating and hand-bending each piece. Use this sculptural bowl to store fruit or simply leave it on display in your kitchen or dining room.
Every bowl is handcrafted and entirely unique (many will bear their original cooperage marks, which share the origins and construction of each barrel). These are some of the most stunning, elegant reclaimed pieces we’ve seen yet—each one is truly a collectible statement piece. Note: The underside of each Provence Platter piece may contain wine stains from its first life.